A POP-UP CAFE SERVING
THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY
Minnow is a considered specialty coffee and tea experience in a small footprint. Vibrant and unique coffees, Japanese teas, seasonal drinks, baked goods—that’s the gist.
Minnow is based in Chester, CT and works in tandem with local businesses around the Valley to host long-term residencies as well as pop-ups for special events. We’re currently open every weekend at The Hive in Chester as part of our Summer Residency, alongside The Flower Lady who offers fresh flower bouquets and arrangements for sale.
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WHERE TO FIND US
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?
The cart is available for collaborations, races, markets, festivals, and public events in and around the Connecticut River Valley. Email us with info about your event (date and time, location, estimated number of attendees) and we’ll be in touch.
