Check Out the 10 Best Coffee Shops in Connecticut

For those sick of their morning Starbucks run or tired of hitting exasperating long lines at Dunkin Donuts, a new list may have a few alternatives for you to try out.

Best of Connecticut recently released a list of the best places to grab a cup ‘a joe in the state, highlighting a number of places that are worth going out of your way to check out. Entitled “The 10 Coolest Coffee Shops in Connecticut,” the list highlights places both tucked away in quiet little towns and others that may be right in the heart of a city.

Muddy Waters Cafe in New London, located on Bank Street, topped the list at spot number 1. Best of Connecticut highlights the shop’s freshly-made egg sandwiches and coffee so delectable it’s best enjoyed black.

The deck overlooking the Thames River also gets a shoutout as an enhancement to a nice day for a sip of coffee outside.

Essex Coffee and Tea Company in Essex and the Atticus Bookstore & Cafe in New Haven round out the top three at spots number 2 and 3 respectively. Atticus is mentioned to be a favorite spot for Yale students due to its close proximity to the university.

Stonington is the only place on the list to receive two mentions, with both Yellow House Coffee and Tea in Stonington and Vault Coffee in Mystic landing spots 4 and 5 respectively on the list.

Other towns whose coffee shops made the list include Trumbull, Old Saybrook, Stamford, Darien and Hartford.

Read the full list at Best of Connecticut.

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