Buddies (150 Grand St.), a cozy coffee shop in Williamsburg, saw a burst of popularity over the past few days after a post from owner Rachel Nieves went viral on social media.Â
Nieves posted an honest and teary video on TikTokabout the struggles of owning a small business including rent increases and the possibility of another coffee shop opening next door to Buddies, in a neighboring condo building. Nieves talked about the fact that…
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