Coffee in Stamford, CT

[whitemist]

Where is any decent coffee in Stamford, CT?

[dinerfan]

I am dumbfounded that there isn't any place to sit and sip in the city without feeling rushed or prodded for table space.

I guess it's the rent dilemma, and the pace of the city.

It seems that there is so little public space to interact in, at least compared to Denver, where I've been living for the past 25 years.

I agree that Arcadia is a good place, and the bookstore next door is very nice and very un -Barnsian. I do enjoy supporting them when I can, and think it's woth the added inconvenience and occasional added freight to support locals over Starbucks and Barnes & Noble.

[lisette]

If you want to go just a bit further, there is a really cute locally owned coffee place in Old Greenwich called Arcadia. It's on Arcadia road (next to Just Books). Good coffee, sandwiches, muffins, sweets, etc.

[cteats]

Assume you are looking for a cup, not beans. If so, Margot's on High Ridge makes a very good drip coffee, good espresso drinks and a great hot chocolate as well.

[whitemist]

Thank you, I have been lost since the Coffee Beanery Closed, I have tried Sundance and mostly their coffee is good, but sometimes not consistant. I have not tried Margot's, but have heard of it and will try it pronto.

[Zobot]

Yes, I agree on the consistency. It is a problem for Sundance Cafe in a lot of areas of their business.

[Stamford Talk]

I'll second Margot's and add a "Capriccio has decent cappuccino in a great location."

Are we too embarassed that we like Starbucks' lattes?

[Zobot]

I do drink Starbucks, but I have to say if I'm buying a chain coffee at the Town Center Mall, Cosi is where it's at...

[EmileJ]

Never liked Starbucks - the coffee tree got me first, then the coffee beanery, and a little place that was only there awhile near the corner of Washington blvd. & Tresser. Thats where I learned that Lazza drip was great for home. However none of this compares to the stuff Columbia won't export. I was given some with the label not for export clearly visible from a Columbianm Friend of mine and oh the coffee...cannot get that anywhere else.

[EmileJ]

Margot's - very nice just when there the other day and Capriccio is still a great nice weather spot for coffee and desert

[Zobot]

Though I've soured on the consistency of their lunch offerings, I think the Sundance Cafe in the Landmark Center (entrance is on Broad St near Atlantic St) makes excellent coffee.