The Coffee Trade
21 W Main St, West Hartford, CT
Crema's Take
“Stepping into The Coffee Trade feels like entering a cozy hobbit hole filled with warmth and wonder—a West Hartford institution since 1985 that roasts its own beans and stocks an impressive 80 varieties alongside curated antiques and unexpected treasures. The passionate staff crafts everything from espresso-focused drinks to carefully executed pour overs, all complemented by excellent pastries and a genuinely welcoming atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. It's the kind of place where you arrive planning a quick coffee run and end up lingering for hours, surrounded by the aroma of roasting beans and the charm of a space that clearly cares about both craft and community.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
The most comfy cozy spot. The feeling you get when you first see the Bilbo Baggins house in Fellowship of the Ring, that's stepping into Coffee Trade. I showed up planning to buy a bag of coffee quickly and go, and now I regret that. I'll have to come back ready to go at a slower pace and really take my time to enjoy the place.
This is a place for premium coffee and tea! Plus, there are a variety of items for sale that you won't find anywhere else: beautiful colored glass birds to hang in a window, kitchen towels, toys, glassware, etc. There are antiques in another room. So, you can run in and get the best coffee or tea, provided by the most friendly staff, or you can browse at the colorful items for sale. I drive a half hour to buy their fantastic Coffee Trade coffee. It is delightful and comes in many flavors. The roasting of the beans are done right in the store....wonderful aroma! During the holidays, they are open 7 days a week. Otherwise, they are open M-Sat. RTE 44, Avon.
A charming and unique spot with an impressive collection of antiques. It’s clear they have a loyal customer base — and it’s easy to see why. The coffee, lattes, and baked goods are all excellent. What’s more, they offer their own line of coffee beans and even have a coffee club, which I’m definitely interested in exploring further. A delightful find worth revisiting.
The experience starts before you even get inside with the smell of roasting beans. Inside is friendly, welcoming, passionate staff offering a huge variety of hot and iced drinks on adorably hand-illustrated cards hung above the order counter. An assortment of locally made sweets are there to tempt you into deliciousness. Enjoy their decadently smooth coffee amongst their wares - the longer your eyes linger amongst the antiques, the more gems you'll notice! Couldn't help but get some beans to go: chocolate covered espresso beans, a pound of one of their light roasts, and a couple single-pot-sized samplers of their flavored coffee beans! They've been around since 1989 for a reason, folks! They're the real deal!
This place is unique and chic. It opened in 1985; there are 80 varieties of coffee beans. Not only do they serve coffee, tea, and coffee beans, they also sell antiques. They roast their coffee beans right onsite since 1989. The employees were friendly and service was great. They had so many flavors to choose from. The latte list was super extensive. I got my honey latte and it was perfection. We sat at one of the tables in the back and enjoyed our drinks and pastries; I got a cranberry scone and my son had a cookie. The flavors were fresh and the prices were super affordable compared to other coffee spots. This is definitely going to be my new go to coffee shop in terms of value and quality!
Crema Reviews
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