Trying every espresso roaster in Connecticut brings us to GIV Coffee in Canton. On top of roasting their own espresso and coffee, they also bake their own goods. So why not try a waffle? Liege Waffle These waffles have lots…

Espresso; Redding Roasters
Trying to find the best espresso roaster in Connecticut brings us to Redding Roasters in Bethel. Espresso This place is very cool. When I walked in they asked if we were here for something specific. Telling them no, we got…

Espresso; Social Cafe and Coffee Roastery
Trying every espresso roaster in Connecticut brings us to Social Cafe and Coffee Roastery in Groton. Espresso The espresso here is super dark and concentrated. Almost too much. It’s lacking a dominant flavor you typically get in espresso, outside of…

Espresso; Sacred Grounds Coffee Roasters
Trying to find the best espresso roaster in Connecticut brings us to Sacred Grounds Coffee Roasters in Sherman. I don’t care where in the state you live, this place is a haul to get to. Espresso Full bodied. The smell…

Espresso; Drumroll Coffee Roasters
Trying every espresso roaster in Connecticut brings us to Drumroll Coffee Roasters in Wethersfield. Espresso Not a cafe but still an espresso roaster in downtown Wethersfield. Bringing this home and brewing a cup… This tastes just like char. Burned bread,…

Espresso; Moodus Mud Coffee Roasters
Trying every espresso roaster in Connecticut brings us to Moodus Mud Coffee Roasters in Moodus, also available at Higher Grounds at 32 main in East Haddam. EspressoThis is basically a dense coffee. Coffee that has a little bit of bread…

Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee
Trying every espresso roaster in Connecticut brings us to Zumbach’s Gourmet Coffee in New Canaan. The first thing you notice when you walk in here is how amazing it smells. Even through a mask (still pandemic), the smell of coffee…

Espresso; Birdhouse Coffee
Trying every espresso roaster in Connecticut brings us to Birdhouse Coffee Co. in South Windsor. Espresso This espresso is so incredibly sour. Like a warhead. It’s so sour, it dries out your mouth and puckers your lips. Maybe some people…

Espresso; Saccuzzo Coffee Co.
Trying every espresso roaster in Connecticut to find the best espresso brings us to Saccuzzo Coffee Co. in Newington. Quite possibly the best espresso in Connecticut. This roastery does not have a cafe attached, so you need to buy the…

Espresso; Chubby Dog Coffee Co.
Trying every espresso roaster in Connecticut brings us to Chubby Dog Coffee Co. in Putnam. Okay. I’ve tried this place a couple of times now, because I was shocked at the first experience. Shocked, because the espresso tastes like…nothing. Literally…