The first business is now open in New Town at St. Charles, a traditional neighborhood development by Whittaker Homes off Hwy. 370 and New Town Blvd.
The Coffee Cottage opened its doors to the public late December 2004. The retail establishment not only serves specialty coffee drinks, but it also sells baked goods and cold beverages.
“The Coffee Cottage is just one of many businesses that are essential in New Town at St. Charles,” says Greg Whittaker, president of Whittaker Homes. “The Coffee Cottage’s atmosphere is warm and inviting. Like many of the future businesses here, people are encouraged to stay and socialize with others. Of course, one of the main differences between this coffee shop and many others is that future homeowners and visitors of New Town at St. Charles alike can simply walk or ride their bike to this establishment.”
The Coffee Cottage is just one of many proposed businesses within New Town at St. Charles. An amphitheatre, YMCA, church and additional restaurants and live work units are already planned for the first neighborhood center.
Ultimately, New Town at St. Charles will be a thriving town with more than 4,000 residences in nine phases, with a carefully planned mix of homes in addition to a large town center and four neighborhood centers. New Town at St. Charles is a $1 billion project that will be built over the next 10 – 15 years.
To reach The Coffee Cottage in New Town at St .Charles, take Hwy. 370 to north on New Town Blvd., 1 ? miles to the entrance on the right. The Coffee Cottage is open from 9:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., Tuesday – Friday and 10 a.m. – 5:45 p.m., Saturday and Sunday. For more information, call 636-949-2706. For information on New Town at St. Charles, call 636-949-2700 or visit www.newtownatstcharles.com.
