Submitted by schlasara t3_114lo6k in Connecticut
Would like some recommendations for coffee shops in CT that have good coffee and have a chill vibe where you can go and read a book or just hang out solo
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pd9 t1_j8wr7li wrote
This guy has been preparing for this question for ages
HughWonPDL2018 t1_j8xtnr4 wrote
It’s a list, but if the Norwalk recommendation is representative of the rest of the list, I’m not taking the list too seriously. That’s not a cafe at all and it’s definitely not the best option for coffee in the area.
ChodyMcChoderson t1_j8y7118 wrote
I actually recently started working in Norwalk, can you give your recommendations for the area!? That’d be awesome
[deleted] t1_j8ypaxc wrote
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HughWonPDL2018 t1_j8yybm0 wrote
For beans—Strigo. They’re super friendly, located in the same business complex as the 314 beer garden, and do free local delivery themselves to a few local zip codes. Easily my go-to roastery, fresh as can be. Other nearby options include Quartertone (he works out of Nod Hill Brewery’s building in ridgefield) and Shearwater (a few locations in Fairfield county).
For cafes—Cafe Dolce has been my favorite for years now, and Pausa and Allora are newer options. Haven’t been to Allora yet, but they use Strigo beans, which is a good sign. Pausa is Italian in everything they do, food and coffee.
JackieDraper907 t1_j8zau56 wrote
Dude was waiting for this like the knight guarding the Holy Grail
danhm t1_j8ymqou wrote
Here's some better formatting. Chody (lol), next time put a blank line before and after the town names and then Reddit will make the hyphens into a list.
Avon
- the coffee trade
- Dom’s Coffee
Bantam
- arethusa a mano
Bethel
- Redding roasters
- Molten Java
Bristol
- the roasted bean
- Cafe Real
Brookfield
- candlewood coffee
Bridgeport
- source coffeehouse
Branford
- Willoughby’s roasters
Cheshire
- the bean
- Cheshire Coffee
Canton
- Giv coffee
Darien
- neat coffee
East Hampton
- Eco
Fairfield
- candlewood market
Farmington
- rebel dog
Glastonbury
- daybreak
- Raon Jena
Hamden
- Bread and Chocolate
- Common Grounds
Hartford
- blue state coffee
- Story and Soil
- Semilla
Madison
- willoughby’s
Manchester
- silk city coffee
Middletown
- perkatory roasters
- Klekolo world coffee
- Perk on main
Mystic
- Lamplighter
Naugatuck
- loaded goat
New Hartford
- those guys coffee
New London
- blackhall coffee
New Preston
- zero profit
New haven
- the coffee pedaler
- Koffee?
- Blue state coffee
- Willoughby’s
- Pistachio Cafe
- Fuzzy
Newtown
- village perk
Norwalk
- deadly grounds
Norwich
- Craftsman Cliff roasters
New Canaan
- zumbach
Old Saybrook
- ashlawn farm coffee
Portland
- tandem
Plainville
- rebel dog
Putnam
- Ben’s beans
Ridgefield
- tusk and cup
Stafford Springs
- Stafford coffee
Stamford
- Lorca
- BonJo
- Turning Point Roasters
Sherman
- sacred grounds
Shelton
- Three bridges
- Common grounds
South Windsor
- birdhouse
Southington
- Perkatory
- Southington Coffee Shop
- Lions Den
Southport
- Driftwood
Trumbull
- shearwater
- Pour Mikey’s
Vernon
- Kevin’s coffee roasters
West Hartford
- J. Rene coffee roasters
- WeHa Brewing & Roasting
Westport
- isle coffee
Willimantic
- grounded
Personally I would also include the Perkatory in West Harford and the various Hartford Baking Company locations (at least West Hartford and Glastonbury, maybe elsewhere?)
Luis__FIGO t1_j8yo52c wrote
>deadly grounds
isn't a coffee shop
Virtual_Reserve7121 t1_j8zqgse wrote
Craftsman Cliff Roasters in Norwich no longer serves coffee. You can buy beans and chocolate there, but you can't get a cup of coffee there. Right down the street and around the corner, about a 3-minute walk is Cream Coffee. They even serve Craftsman Cliff Roasters Coffee. Directions from Craftsman to Cream are at https://goo.gl/maps/vayJ9ertwPRgcsgg6
schlasara OP t1_j8wu8zo wrote
Wow! What a great extensive list! Thank you!
Stop_Already t1_j8x2hfm wrote
Blue State closed all their locations and Candlewood is in Fairfield, not Bridgeport (but they have really excellent coffee!). Shearwater is in Fairfield and Westport - Their roastery/warehouse is in Trumbull.
ChodyMcChoderson t1_j8x2vxl wrote
Oh nice thank you! I’ll update the list
Whaddaulookinat t1_j8xb33v wrote
I think candlewood is in New Fairfield.
Stop_Already t1_j8ya2qh wrote
https://www.candlewoodmarket.com
Brookfield and Fairfield.
Whaddaulookinat t1_j8yllrc wrote
Oh cool I had no idea! Google failed me again today
chacifer t1_j8x2oka wrote
You are out there doing the work.
true1nformation t1_j8x7ch4 wrote
There is no “those guys coffee” in New London. If you’re in New London go to the Washington Street Coffee House. The Wash. it’s the best.
ChodyMcChoderson t1_j8xa5bc wrote
I think the list is being read wrong a little due to the formatting. Those guys coffee is in new Hartford. So the list should read “New Hartford - those guys coffee”. And I appreciate the suggestion, on the list it goes!
huffandduff t1_j8yl0x5 wrote
I agree about wash but muddy waters is pretty good too.
zizouz13 t1_j8xjpj1 wrote
Thanks you
theycallmepeeps t1_j8xwkvz wrote
Besides this being a really great comprehensive list, your user name is also fantastic
gabe01235 t1_j8y79ro wrote
Tony’s in Thomaston is a local favorite
Stop_Already t1_j8yvrsx wrote
Hit enter twice after each line. It will be easier to read.
chilldog47 t1_j96z8j4 wrote
Drumroll in Wethersfield. They do free tastings on Saturdays as well.
Oasis1698 t1_j8wx2v3 wrote
Some of the towns are off a little bit but a very good list
jaredsparks t1_j8ye8qo wrote
There is no tusk and cup in Stafford. I've never even heard of it before. So i question this entire list.
Delicious_Score_551 t1_j91t0jk wrote
>Giv coffee Darien
Surprised you listed Coffee Trade in Avon but you missed the actual location of Giv Coffee in Canton, CT .. right up the street from Coffee Trade.
I'm guessing you might not have been there. Check it out sometime.
Something else I like about Giv is their social responsibility.
ChodyMcChoderson t1_j92ahsb wrote
Reread the list, and it’s explained in the edit. It’s canton - giv coffee. Then lists Darien - neat coffee
meesch_mosh t1_j8wsn4a wrote
Love that Coffee Trade is first, that’s my go-to place.
ChodyMcChoderson t1_j8wtx0k wrote
The list is alphabetical by town
cms59 t1_j8wsvlw wrote
Perkatory!
CaptainSlow92 t1_j8wqcf1 wrote
Perkatory, Rebel Dog, The Bean @226
pd9 t1_j8wphnp wrote
Last drop on 25 in Monroe!
LaserShark42 t1_j8wtxrv wrote
Silk City in Manchester and Bird House in South Windsor (birdhouse is neighbors to Ct Valley Brewing so might not be as quiet but still good stuff)
lat3ralus65 t1_j8wy1ee wrote
Yeah I wouldn’t call Birdhouse “quiet” but their coffee is great and the food is good too
DancingHeel t1_j8wrgec wrote
Rebel Dog, Silk City, Story and Soil. Silk City is probably my favorite (Manchester) for both food/drink quality and atmosphere.
Onefortwo t1_j8wtzdt wrote
Found a place called Dunkin. Seems to be a very exclusive place so you might have to wait in line for awhile.
chacifer t1_j8x2f0h wrote
I think I've seen that place. Cars line up outside of it every morning, right? Seems hoppin'
Mutts_Merlot t1_j8wwfm1 wrote
The coffee shop inside RJ Julia in Middletown. Buy a book then get a nice coffee and read it in the coffee shop.
haddamhussein t1_j8wxxyf wrote
Story and Soil, also has a location on Capital Ave in Hartford. Good drinks and great food as well!
radish-slut t1_j8wurxh wrote
perkatory, and by quite a large margin. imo.
houle333 t1_j91kw32 wrote
Oh dear....
kaw027 t1_j8wvyf8 wrote
Raon Jena and Daybreak in Glastonbury. Silk City in Manchester. J Rene in West Hartford. Rebel Dog in Farmington and East Hartford
junkman203 t1_j8wqbr9 wrote
Rumors. 22 Mill Plain Rd, Danbury.
blaineanders0n t1_j8wv95s wrote
THE CLASSY LADY LATTE 🤤🤤
pd9 t1_j8wybuh wrote
Why does this place and it’s drinks make it sound like a strip club
in_the_woods t1_j8yhbp5 wrote
You have to try the Super Grind Macchiato.
junkman203 t1_j8zfgb3 wrote
I will. Their espresso was very good when I tried it.
B6304T4 t1_j8wx4t9 wrote
Klekolo in Middletown is probably my favorite shop. Ive also heard Willoughbys is top notch. Ive never been but A friend of mine who passed away used to give me an assortment of Willoughbys coffee every Christmas and my gooodness was it always delicious. Doms is also very tasty.
Sweet-Stuff-3789 t1_j8xl97t wrote
Aw Middletown native here, love to see Klekolo shouted out!! They stay open until 10pm and are very 420 friendly lol
Dunkinjay1 t1_j8wxqd1 wrote
Perkatory in Middletown has a large comfortable seating area
pd9 t1_j8wromj wrote
Also, for something a bit different - Pausa Caffe in Norwalk is an incredibly authentic Italian cafe. It’s a bit tight currently but rumor has it they are expanding next door. The best espresso in the State IMO. And the pastries are so authentic they immediately bring me back to being a child getting a cornetto in the piazza bar while visiting my family in Italy.
HughWonPDL2018 t1_j8xu8xu wrote
Pausa is good! Definitely a cute little spot. That and Cafe Dolce would be my Norwalk coffee spots, although Allora looks nice too and apparently uses beans from Strigo to make it extra local.
JaKr8 t1_j8wqkji wrote
Cafe Sofia
Rebel Dog
Hartford Baking
DifferentManagement1 t1_j8ws60d wrote
Cafe Nero in Darien
austinin4 t1_j8xi543 wrote
Mmmmm great spot
vinnychains t1_j8wwzhz wrote
Loaded Goat is in Naugatuck not New Hartford.
painterlyjeans t1_j8x5uku wrote
Klekolo!
puntiuspilate2017 t1_j8y97es wrote
Lorca in Stamford and Source in Bridgeport are amazing!
dangstax2 t1_j8zmdrb wrote
The loaded goat coffee shop and Perkatory are in my top 3
Ok-Cat-8959 t1_j8x397f wrote
Plasko’s in Trumbull. They have home made ice cream, too!
Sonakstyle t1_j8x6vvt wrote
These are all in Avon?!?
shannerd727 t1_j8x72a5 wrote
The Bean in Windsor
britt_102689 t1_j8x9yiv wrote
Roasted Bean on Terryville Ave in Bristol is 🤤🤤🤤
atmospheredepartment t1_j8xc0dw wrote
A newer one is Alvarium Roasting Co in New Britain - very good coffee.
SnooMuffins6689 t1_j8xky9f wrote
And beer!
TerpPhysicist t1_j8xjuyq wrote
East Rock Coffee and Poppy’s in New Haven. They roast their own and have some really great food options.
WaterDog_ t1_j8xkhvq wrote
Tusk and Cup is in Ridgefield (Branchville) and another location in Wilton.
MysteriousMusic1372 t1_j8y4t7t wrote
Deja Brew, new haven
Kevman77 t1_j8yqh3g wrote
Berkins Blend in Glastonbury has some nice coffee.
flyingthrghhconcrete t1_j8z9qjs wrote
Macundo in Stonington is legit
timmylupus t1_j8zbhph wrote
Heirloom Market in Old Wethersfield. Some of the best espresso I've had in CT and I never see it on these lists. Must be a hidden gem!
Oceanwalker70 t1_j8zfar3 wrote
Birdhouse in South Windsor, Perkatory in Middletown , Heirloom Food @ Comstock Ferre Wethersfield, Rebel Dog any location
Oceanwalker70 t1_j8zfmxr wrote
Blue state closed
Green_House_57 t1_j8zmq19 wrote
I was going to say Perkatory and Klekolo but the long lister got em!
Virtual_Reserve7121 t1_j8zpvge wrote
Cream Coffee in Norwich
Testarossa2013 t1_j90rhrx wrote
Between Rounds - Manchester Cheshire Coffee - Cheshire
4Impossible_Guess4 t1_j917hh8 wrote
Willoughby's, Kelkolo for hot chocolate
obsoletevernacular9 t1_j9bg2wu wrote
lorca in Stamford, espresso Neat in Darien
jules13131382 t1_j8xx7qw wrote
Starbucks Simsbury or Avon ❤️❤️
ChodyMcChoderson t1_j8wqm6q wrote
Avon
Obviously not a comprehensive list, just some of the ones I’ve been to. And I apologize about formatting, am on my phone.
Edit: this list is being read wrong I think due to formatting issues. For example it should be read as “old saybrook - ashlawn farm coffee” and then any other “-“ following until there’s another town named.
Edit 2: I’m going to clean this up and make a separate post about with the info. I’ll include all recommendations people make, so keep sending them!