Same Name, but New Owners for Cook Street Coffee

Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters, which has been managing and operating Cook Street Coffee in Barrington on behalf of the McClintock family and Cook Street Plaza, has officially acquired the business, according to a press release.

The Cook Street name will remain unchanged, though a few improvements will be made in the coming months, including a brew bar featuring hand-brewed coffees from Conscious Cup's assortment of fresh, artisan roasted specialty coffees, said Michael Shipley, partner with Conscious Cup Coffee Roasters.

"We’re excited to join the Barrington community and for the growth prospects we see in Cook Street Coffee. We’ll keep the Cook Street Coffee name active because we like that it’s a reflection of the community," he said.

Conscious Cup has been managing Cook Street Coffee for more than two years. Concurrent with the purchase, Conscious Cup signed a three-year lease to continue Cook Street Coffee operations at 100 E. Station St., according to a press release.

The acquisition became effective as of Dec. 1 from Cook Street Coffee LLC, represented by Steve, Holly and Kennon McClintock, owners of the retail and condominium complex at the intersection of Station and Cook Streets in downtown Barrington.

Details of the purchase remain private.