Steel City Coffeehouse in Phoenixville, The Rebirth of Steel City
About Steel City Coffeehouse:
Steel City Coffeehouse opened in 1997 and is Phoenixville's oldest coffeehouse and only listening room & live music venue. Since its inception, Steel City has gone through many changes (and owners), but in 2016, it experienced a rebirth and has maintained its status as the artistic hub within the community under the ownership of Laura Vernola and Ed Simpson. In early 2019, Steel City Coffeehouse became Steel City Coffeehouse and Brewery. Head Brewer, Jeremy Burke (formerly of Tuned Up Brewing) has been focused on creating our signature Steel Mill Stout, as well as two other seasonal brews. Steel City sources locally and supports fellow small businesses. Check out the full menu offerings HERE, or call to inquire about our daily specials, soups, and ice cream flavors.
Steel City Coffeehouse is available for private parties! Any occasion - fundraisers, rehearsals, small gatherings, anniversaries, business meetings, breakfast seminars, private concerts and more.
Steel City Coffeehouse is available for private parties! Any occasion - fundraisers, rehearsals, small gatherings, anniversaries, business meetings, breakfast seminars, private concerts and more.
Owners: Ed & Laura Simpson
LAURA & ED SIMPSON
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The dynamic duo of Laura Vernola and Ed Simpson have purchased Steel City Coffeehouse and Music Venue, located at 203 Bridge St. in Phoenixville, PA. The couple plans to continue the Steel City tradition of great coffee, delicious food and incredible live entertainment. This is the first establishment that the couple have opened together after successfully operating a boutique marketing firm together for the past three years. “When we recently heard that Steel City was closing its doors, we, along with many others in the community, were very upset. Instead of watching a beloved fixture of the town disappear, we decided to do something about it.” Says Laura.
Laura Vernola boasts an impressive resume, having worked throughout her career with the likes of Iron Chef Jose Garces and Real Estate Mogul Bart Blatstein, to name a few. Laura was also the owner of the Vegas-themed Deuce Restaurant & Bar, an award-winning, wildly popular establishment in Northern Liberties from 2004 to 2008. Ed Simpson is an amateur musician and has over 30 years of hospitality experience, most recently a seven year stint at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort in Bernalillo, New Mexico. |
Audio Engineer:
KENNETH C. HOMER
SOUND GUY
Ken Homer - 43 years in the music biz. House sound at Turks Head Tavern, The Original Cabaret, Joe's (The Sportsman's Lounge), Kennett Flash and for the past few years at Steel City Coffeehouse in Phoenixville. Ken toured with George Thorogood, Get Right Band, Parent-Johnson Band, Tom Larsen and David Bromberg. Plus 16 years at Longwood Gardens.
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