
Our Bonaventure Story
RocketCup’s roots trace back to an entrepreneurship class at St. Bonaventure University, where founder Tom Cullen, SBU Class of 2000, and his students developed the vision for a coffee company with a mission to revitalize communities worldwide.
What began as a class project soon became reality, thanks to the collaboration of Cullen, Steve McClain, ’21 (MBA), and Mackenzie Bush, ’23. This team of Bonnies combined their talents and passion to create RocketCup Coffee—a brand dedicated to making an impact, one cup at a time.
RocketCup opened its first café in Cattaraugus, NY, quickly followed by a second location in Olean. They built their headquarters complete with a Coffee Roastery and a Speakeasy, turning a classroom concept into a thriving business with deep community roots.
Now, RocketCup is proud to bring this full-circle journey back to St. Bonaventure. Every cup you enjoy not only fuels your day but also strengthens the Bonnies community and supports the mission that started it all.
Go Bonnies!