Fossette Focacceria opened in Shaw in 2024 as a counter-service cafe centered on daily-baked focaccia, golden and rich with olive oil. That bread anchors a menu of Italian sandwiches layered with cured meats, cheeses, and seasonal touches, plus Italian baked goods and coffee made with Coava Coffee Roasters.
The restaurant comes from chef Mike Friedman and All Purpose Hospitality, the group also behind Red Hen, All-Purpose, Aventino Cucina, Boundary Stone, and AP Pizza Shop.
Regulars describe the sandwiches as authentic and the ingredients as fresh and high quality, and the Shaw location has settled in as a neighborhood spot known for quick, efficient counter service — though some note the portions run small.
The restaurant comes from chef Mike Friedman and All Purpose Hospitality, the group also behind Red Hen, All-Purpose, Aventino Cucina, Boundary Stone, and AP Pizza Shop.
Regulars describe the sandwiches as authentic and the ingredients as fresh and high quality, and the Shaw location has settled in as a neighborhood spot known for quick, efficient counter service — though some note the portions run small.