Lions Den Coffee Shop
57 W Main St, Hamden, CT
Crema's Take
“Lions Den in Hamden has earned its stellar reputation with genuinely excellent espresso drinks that go beyond the basics—think carefully crafted flavors like Caramel Biscotti Lattes and made-to-order chai with just the right sweetness balance. They've clearly mastered both the coffee craft and the details that matter, from offering quality milk alternatives to pairing their drinks with fresh pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and homemade desserts that make it feel like a real destination rather than just a quick caffeine stop. It's the kind of place people actually gift cards to, which tells you everything about how seriously they take their work.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
THE BEST COFFEE, PERIOD!! Absolute must try -- they have many options/offerings. The mocha latte is my favorite. I always put a gift card in our holiday gift swap and everyone wants it because lions den is truly the best. One of our favorite places to spend an afternoon. Online ordering is also clutch for the days we are on the go. I also love that they're family owned and always giving back to the community.
We stopped by at Lions Den to grab an iced latte purely because the reviews were great and they offer coconut milk choice as dairy alternative. I ordered Caramel Biscotti Latte and it was delicious- perfect texture and balanced taste. There is plenty of tables to sit inside. Can’t wait to be back to try more lattes and I’m sure it would be a great evening to sip an iced latte while seating outdoors on their patio in warm weather.
Stopped in after picking up pellets @Dean’s. Got a chai and a scone. Both Delicious my chai was perfect made with oat milk and the put a little less chai concentrate so it was not too sweet scone 🫐 just the way I like it.( without all that sugar on top) definitely like homemade 🏠
Love this little gem! Great coffee & breakfast sandwiches. Large variety of pastries, muffins & bagels. Large variety of freshly made desserts. Lunch/sandwich menu looks great, too, but haven't tried it (yet). Comfortable atmosphere. Very quaint & cozy. Nice ambiance; 2 fireplaces. Plenty seating indoors & outdoors. Prices are great. Would spent the same amount of money, if not more, for burnt coffee & a microwaved ultra-processed breakfast sandwich at Dunkin. Lion's Den has always served up fresh ingredients & I've never been disappointed.
Stopped on our way home for 2 iced matcha lattes with almond milk and lavender. Total was $20.38 which is the most expensive matcha we have EVER had. Save yourself the time and money and just go to Starbucks for a venti (this one was 20oz.). This was almost $2 bucks more than my venti iced matcha latte with almond milk, sugar free vanilla and nondairy cold form. Never again.
Crema Reviews
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