Irene Neglia, owner of Perk-Up Coffee Express

Greater Massapequa
Alan Krawitz
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Sep 10, 2026

Perk-Up Coffee Xpress grows to 4 Long Island locations, after starting with a single horse trailer

For Irene Neglia, great coffee is more than high-quality beans, careful roasting and consistent service — it’s about connection. Here’s how she built Perk-Up Coffee Xpress from a horse trailer into four Long Island locations.

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