Cambridge Market

Ownership

Cathy Yerges opened Cambridge Market Café in leased space at 217 W. Main St. Yerges is an independent owner operating the business, making it independently owned rather than part of a corporate chain or franchise.

Local Sourcing

Cambridge Market Cafe offers scratch-made soups, fresh sandwiches, baked goods and coffee drinks, and provides locally sourced food and gift items. Bakery comes from Fosdal Home Bakery in Stoughton and independent local bakers, with commitments from Cambridge vendors including a cupcake maker and Silver Teaspoon Bakery.

Community Involvement

Yerges has a goal to connect with local artists to display work in the café for sale on a consignment or rental space basis. The business prepared boxed lunches for the Lake Ripley Ride event with help from Paleo Mama Bakery. Strong community focus evident but depth of sponsorships/nonprofit ties not extensively documented.

Local Workforce

Reviews describe staff as friendly and polite, with positive customer testimonials about service. However, the business posted hiring for part-time positions with hourly wage (based on experience) plus shared tips and pay increases for certain responsibilities. Limited information on long-term tenure or comprehensive employment practices.

Revenue Retention

As an independent, locally-operated business with local sourcing and community engagement, revenue likely has significant local circulation. However, without financial data on profit margins, local supply chain percentages, or owner reinvestment patterns, the exact proportion of revenue staying local cannot be determined with confidence.

Local Presence

No website available to analyze.