Pavement Coffeehouse: The Regional Architect of Boston’s Unionized Craft Coffee and Bagel Heritage Founded in 2009 by Larry Margulies and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Pavement Coffeehouse (pavementcoffeehouse.com) is the premier specialty coffee and artisanal bagel anchor. Entering 2026, the brand stands as a "Fortress Asset" in the independent cafe sector, distinguished as the first coffee shop chain in Massachusetts to successfully unionize (represented by UNITE HERE). Originally evolved from a single Allston bagel shop, Pavement has scaled into an eight-node powerhouse that bridges the gap between high-end third-wave coffee (roasting in-house since 2018) and traditional kettle-boiled bagel production. The 2026 guest experience—defined by its "Neighborhood Hub" aesthetic—integrates ethically sourced single-origin brews with a high-velocity breakfast vertical. For landlords and developers, Pavement represents a Tier-1 "Community Anchor" that drives high-frequency morning and mid-day foot traffic, synonymous with urban energy, labor progressive values, and local craft excellence.