September means back to school and back to great food and drink options in Worcester! What else does it mean? Late nights cramming for exams and much-needed fuel to keep you going. Luckily, Acoustic Java has you covered.

Located at 932A Main St., Worcester, Acoustic Java is a small-batch coffee roaster and café focused on offering locally grown organic food and specialty coffees and teas. The variety at Acoustic Java is plentiful, with coffees and teas coming from all over the world, including Brazil, Ethiopia, Peru, Colombia and Egypt.

David Fullerton, owner, manager and coffee roaster, has been operating and roasting coffee at Acoustic Java for the past 10 years, since the summer of 2007. His background has paved the way for where he is today with Acoustic Java.

“I was an English teacher, barista and coffee roaster. I have been in the hospitality industry for 20-plua years, working in specialty coffee for 10-plus years,” Fullerton said.

Fullerton describes Acoustic Java’s atmosphere as “vibrant and welcoming.”

“Every day, we roast and serve some of the best high-scoring and sustainable coffees in the world from 20-plus different countries,” he said. “We also source and package our own line of organic teas known as Julia’s Organics (named after my now 6-year-old daughter). Additionally, we serve delicious and healthy local and organic sandwiches and wraps.”

In June of 2017, Fullerton and his Acoustic Java team expanded their presence in the coffee business and opened the new Brussels Street Roastery & Tasting Room at 6 Brussels St., Worcester. Here, you can enjoy a variety of caffeinated beverages, in addition to lighter fare, including artisan toast and smoothies.

Want Acoustic Java but don’t want to leave the house? Shop Acoustic’s coffees and teas online! It can be shipped directly to you. In addition to coffee, you can also purchase some fun gear and accessories, including gift cards, Acoustic Java T-shirts and French presses!

You can also join Acoustic Java’s coffee club! By becoming a member, you can enjoy some of the best coffees in the world and subscribe to receive various types of coffee when you want them.

Beyond delicious coffee, Acoustic Java also offers special events. “We have live music on Fridays (from noon-3 p.m.), public readings by local authors and art exhibitions with art for sale on the walls,” Fullerton said. “You can buy a pound of coffee, get a free cup; we have seasonal drinks and seasonal coffee roasters, such as the Summer Samba and Winter Solstice Blends.”

Do you share the same passion for coffee as the Acoustic Java team? You can join them! “We’re hiring for the coming year,” Fullerton said. Apply online on the Acoustic Java website by going to “About Us” and clicking “Join Our Team.”

Acoustic Java is open from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. The Brussels Street Roastery & Tasting Room is open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Sunday. For more information on Acoustic Java, find it on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, visit acousticjava.com or call 508-756-9446 (café and coffee shop) or 774-420-2476 (roastery and tasting room). Also, learn more about the Acoustic Java team and its passion for coffee by watching this video: vimeo.com/225506465/456014bd6a.

Rachel Shuster