A POP-UP CAFE SERVING
THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY
Minnow is a considered specialty coffee and tea experience popping up in the Lower Connecticut River Valley. We serve vibrant and unique single-origin coffees, fine matcha and Japanese teas, seasonal drink specials that highlight local ingredients, and fresh baked goods—that’s the gist, anyways.
WHERE TO FIND US
We’re currently open every weekend at The Hive in Chester as part of our Summer Residency.
The Hive is a local co-working space where you can quietly get some work done during the week; from Friday - Sunday, you can join us inside for a coffee or matcha, and you can also purchase fresh flower bouquets and arrangements from The Flower Lady. There’s ample seating inside and out and wifi available for coffee drinkers.
You can always find our current hours and any scheduling updates or special events on Instagram.
currently open to the public at:
The Hive
1 Maple Street, Chester, CT
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
8a - 2p
8a - 2p
8a - 2p
Our Menu
Our core menu is anchored by dynamic single-origin coffees, classic espresso drinks, and fine Japanese teas - perennial staples you can enjoy year-round. In addition, we like to offer a small selection of specials that reflect the seasons and utilize local ingredients. Our seasonal offerings rotate periodically as ingredients are available—you can find our most recent menu updates on Instagram.
Our Partners
Minnow is proud to serve and sell coffee from ilse Coffee Roasters, based in North Canaan, CT. They source beautiful and unique coffees from coffee-producing countries around the world, with a focus on clean, terroir-forward washed coffees. We serve matcha and other teas from Kettl in Brooklyn, NY, who bring in fresh teas weekly from their farm partners in Japan. Fresh ingredients come from farms and vendors around Connecticut, oat milk comes from Minor Figures, and our baked goods come our friends and neighbors at Eight Mile Meadow.
INTERESTED IN BOOKING MINNOW?
We book a limited number of special events as our schedule allows. Email us with info about your event (date and time, location, estimated number of attendees) and we’ll be in touch.
