The List: BEST COFFEE SHOPS in Stamford

Recently Stamford has had an abundance of coffee shops opening. This leads us to another widely debated topic – where is the best coffee in Stamford? Well here it is, the list of our favorite spots! Give them all a try & let us know which is your favorite.

Honey Joes

Address: 15 Broad St., Unit 2B 
Stamford, CT 06901 

Phone: (203) 324-0803

Honey Joe’s brings Philly’s famous La Colombe coffee to downtown Stamford in a bright airy and family-friendly space near UCONN. A woman-owned business, it is perfect for relaxing, studying, working, or catching up with friends. An adjacent play area invites caregivers with young children while still offering delicious high-quality beverages. A private meeting room, The Den @ Honey Joe’s, creates a community event center where classes, workshops, meetings, parties, and events can bring people together.

Beanz
Address: 1032 Hope Street, Stamford, CT 06907
Phone: (203) 274-7035

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Springdale’s first gourmet coffee shop features coffee from Counter Culture Coffee and offers a wide variety of organic, loose leaf teas. This cute little shop, located on Hope Street across from Twin Rinks can be easily missed. This place receives their baked goods from Gingerbitz bakery in New Canaan and if that isn’t good enough, Beanz also has ice cream! Be sure to stop by with the kids, they’ll love the ice cream and you’ll love the coffee.

Cafe Oo La La
Address: 
177 Broad Street, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (203) 353-3300

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Cafe Oo La La offers classic and modern European breakfasts & lunches, for pickup or catering. With top notch food made from scratch, everything on the menu is delightful and features many products from local New England sources. With made to order salads and specialty drinks, there’s no wonder why this coffee shop made the list and is one of the most popular in Stamford!

Friends Cafe
Address: 929 Hope Street, Stamford, CT 06907 
Phone: (203) 517-9008

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If you’re looking for a place to grab quick, delicious food and some great coffee, Friends Cafe is the place for you. This spot opened in November 2018, making it the newest to open on our list. Featuring traditional breakfast options, create your own salads, tartas, and homemade empanadas (they’re amazing by the way) you will leave this coffee shop happy & full. Their mission is to provide the best tasting dishes and high quality coffee in a relaxing, family focused environment. This place is truly great, and definitely worth stopping for.

Humbled
Address: 575 Hope Street, Stamford, CT 06907
Phone: (475) 619-9915 

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Humbled Coffeehouse is one of the most popular coffee shops in Stamford. Opening back in October of 2017, their coffee is locally roasted in Stamford at BonJo Coffee Roasters. They have a large assortment of drinks and a wide variety of flavored coffee. As for food, Humbled has many baked goods options that are delivered fresh daily and bagels made locally at Liz Sue. From scones, to muffins, to crumb cakes, the options are endless. Humbled also offers a variety of seating from couches to catch up with friends or tables that are perfect for getting work done. The vibe of this place is cool & trendy, so if you haven’t already you need to give Humbled a try. P.S. Punch cards are available and your 11th coffee is free!

Lorca Coffee Bar
Address: 125 Bedford Street, Stamford, CT 06901
Phone: (203) 504-2847

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Churros and Coffee, what more could you ask for? Centrally located on Bedford Street, this coffee bar is a hit in the Stamford Downtown. Lorca recently opened a smaller location in Cos Cob, which has also been extremely popular. Owner and architect Leyla Jenkins, opened her shop in 2012 with the goal of delivering great taste and experience to the heart of Stamford. Featuring coffee from Counter Culture Coffee and plenty of specialty drinks, this place will have an option for anyone. Lorca delivers a quaint and colorful experience to all guests and is an awesome stop for breakfast or lunch. Seriously, don’t forget to try the homemade churros, you will not be disappointed.

Turning Point Coffee Roasters
Address: 55 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905
Phone: (203) 998-7999

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Another new coffee shop, Turning Point Coffee Roasters opened back in August 2018. Located in Bulls Head, this shop offers tasty coffee that is all roasted in-house. Not only does this place have exceptional coffee, but they also have exotic tea options and nitro cold brew on tap. The cozy and friendly atmosphere makes this place extremely welcoming, perfect for catching up with friends. With a generous amount of seating and a variety of food options, customers are able to grab their coffee, a light meal, and enjoy in a comforting atmosphere.