Coffee; A Warm, Delicious Alternative to Hating Everybody Everyday Forever

My headline comes courtesy of blogger, Kim Bongiorno from Letmestartbysaying.com. For many of us coffee drinkers, one of life's simple pleasures is that first cup of coffee in the morning. Leaving out the franchised coffee shops like Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, and McDonalds, let's take a look at some of the Danbury area's privately owned coffee shops.

1. RUMORS EUROPEAN COFFEEHOUSE: Located at 22 Mill Plain Road, Rumors scores almost 5 stars on Yelp.com. From an iced latte to a fresh cappuccino to a regular good old cup of coffee, Rumor's also offers freshly baked goods and a light breakfast menu.

"IF SOMEONE TRIES TO TELL YOU NOT TO HAVE THAT 3RD CUP OF COFFEE, YOU SLAP THEM. YOU DON'T NEED THAT KIND OF NEGATIVITY IN YOUR LIFE." (Credit - Savannah Pemberton)

2. THE GOODIE SHOPPE: Located at 1 Brush Hill Road in the New Fairfield Shopping Center, Marc Jayson,  the owner and  master baker, has transformed his shop into a warm and inviting coffeehouse offering homemade baked goods along with home baked bread. My personal favorites, the "chocolate chip cake," "black & white cookies, and any of his hand crafted breads.

3. MOLTEN JAVA: Located in the Dolan Plaza at 213 Greenwood Ave. in Bethel, Molten Java is celebrating their 12th Anniversary! Besides their wide range of coffee drinks, they're open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7 days a week. On Wednesday evenings through December, enjoy the "Jazz Jam" at 8pm.

"ON THE FIRST DAY, GOD MADE COFFEE...AND THE REST WAS EASY"(Credit - Willow Goodwitch)

4. TUSK AND CUP FINE COFFEE: Located at 51 Ethan Allen Highway in Ridgefield, Tusk and Cup offers handcrafted beverages, locally baked pastries, artisan sandwiches, and gluten free options along with live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

"SIT DOWN SHUT UP DRINK SOME COFFEE, YOU ARE GOING TO BE FINE!"(Credit - Zazzle.com)

5. BANK STREET COFFEEHOUSE: Located at 56 Bank Street in New Milford, the Bank Street Coffeehouse offers breakfast, lunch, and light dinners along with several types of coffee and specialty drinks for kids and grownups. It's a comfortable place for a get together with a friend, a business meeting. or finishing up homework with a cup of your favorite beverage.

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