THE BEST COFFEE SHOPS IN HARTFORD
HARTFORD RUNS ON CAFFEINE AND PASTRIES.
Coffee shops are a crucial part of cities and Hartford is no exception. We may not be New York or Seattle, but we take our cups o’ joe pretty seriously. While coffee chains are just fine, Hartford has a plethora of locally-owned coffee shops that’ll not only satisfy your craving for caffeine, but offer you a space to work, relax or congregate with your community.
If you’re looking for a new coffee shop to call your own, continue scrolling to discover some of the best coffee shops in Hartford.
Ranked the 88th best coffee shop in the world, Story and Soil is a Hartford institution and for good reason. The inclusive and independently owned-coffee shop has been serving Hartford since 2017, providing unique beverages made with love. While Story and Soil is small in size, its impact in the Hartford community is vast.
2. SEMILLA
Affectionately known as Hartford’s living room, Semilla lives up to its name as the coffee shop excudes warmth and hospitality. Decorated with cozy couches, Semilla offers drinks inspired by its community, infusing its menu with West Indian and Caribbean flavors. The cafe is also home to a FREEHART closet, providing art supplies for creatives in the area as well as event space for karaoke and gatherings.
3. Cafe Amore
A recent addition to Hartford’s coffee scene, Cafe Amore is a breath of fresh air with its light and open space as well as its trendy menu. Tucked in the corner of Main Street, the new cafe specializes in decadent pastries like cream-filled croissants and tiramisu, which they also offer in latte form. If you’re looking for a sweet treat, alongside a strong sip of coffee, Cafe Amore will quickly become your go-to.
4. the BOP
Located inside of Urban Lodge, the BOP offers a respite from the beer and cocktails. Originating on New Park Ave, “the Beans off Park now calls Pratt Street home. One of the few local coffee shops that offers the holy trinity — coffee, chai and matcha, the BOP is certainly a cut above the rest with its specialty drinks like its peanut butter and milk & cookies lattes.
5. Hasta Luego
Not your traditional coffee shop, Hasta Luego brings you coffee on wheels. The mint colored mobile Latine-owned coffee shop has quickly made itself a fixture in the Hartford community, popping up at festivals in Bushnell Park as well as yoga classes. The menu looks to its heritage as its muse, serving up guava refreshers alongside coquito lattes.
6. DoNo Cafe
One of Hartford’s prettiest cafes, DoNo Cafe is an oasis for those who love coffee with aesthetics. The ornately decorated coffee shop offers speciality lattes and pastries, alongside mocktails, smoothies and avocado toast with all the fixings.