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ilse coffee

4.8 ★★★★★ 67 Google reviews · Coffee roastery · Coffee shop

Roasts in-house Single OriginEspressoPour OverSmall Batch roasts in-housegreat espressopour-over barfresh pastriesfriendly baristas

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35 Railroad St
Canaan, CT 06018

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Hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday Closed
Friday 9 AM–2 PM
Saturday 9 AM–2 PM
Sunday 9 AM–2 PM

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What's in the cup

What ilse coffee is pouring and bagging — straight from customers' own reviews, not our guesswork.

🌍 Single Origin

“On Saturday they had a single origin coffee on espresso and it was phenomenal with the cappuccino.”

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Espresso 5 mentions

“They said they change their espresso often depending on what they feel taste best which I love.”

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🫖 Pour Over 3 mentions

“Having heard great things about ilse on the Reddit pourover sub, I decided to stop by on the way home from Mass.”

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🔥 Small Batch

“But nestled among the giants, you'll find this small-batch coffee roaster that consistently punches well above its weight.”

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What regulars say again and again

The things that keep coming up across 67 Google reviews — with a reviewer's own words as proof.

🔥 roasts in-house

“Highlights: They roast their own excellent coffee.”

great espresso 3 mentions

“Never expect anything less than excellent coffee here. Espresso is always wonderful, milk drinks on point.”

🫖 pour-over bar 3 mentions

“Having heard great things about ilse on the Reddit pourover sub, I decided to stop by on the way home from Mass.”

🥐 fresh pastries 4 mentions

“The pastries are delicious.”

😊 friendly baristas 5 mentions

“Ilse is top notch, knowledgeable and friendly Baristas, carefully constructed drinks, and a wonderful vibe.”

What customers say

I came to the shop for the first time on Saturday after trying their bags of coffee. First off, this cafe has the best vibe and I could hang out there all day. They did everything right with this cafe space. Secondly, their staff are incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about coffee.

★★★★★ — Chrissy, 2024-04

Having heard great things about ilse on the Reddit pourover sub, I decided to stop by on the way home from Mass. The space was warm and the two gentlemen working the counter were very friendly. They answered all of my questions about the coffees that were available.

★★★★★ — Epimedium21, 2026-01

Ilse is top notch, knowledgeable and friendly Baristas, carefully constructed drinks, and a wonderful vibe. We try to stop in here every time we are in the area and usually pickup their beans at Atticus in New Haven. You can tell that they really care about the beans and the experience. Do yourself a favor and go!

★★★★★ — A, 2024-05

I have ordered beans twice from Ilse and I will definitely be ordering more in the future. Their choice of growers and crops is impeccable and their roasting style allows the amazing beans they find to shine.

★★★★★ — J, 2024-01

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