Lamplighter Trading Company — Restaurant in Groton

Walked in and immediately questioned whether I was here for caffeine or to buy a Victorian lamp. The vibe? Immaculate. The menu? Minimalist masterpiece — like if IKEA designed espresso options. I ordered an iced coffee and watched the barista (a chill cowboy who may or may not moonlight as a philosopher) pour it from a giant glass jug that looked like it belonged in a medieval apothecary.

Need ice? That’s a quest. It’s in the back, and the barista has to earn his steps. On your way out, you’ll find the straws casually lounging on a vintage sewing machine, because why not. I half expected a raccoon in a monocle to offer me a biscotti.

The barista was sipping a cold one himself, which somehow made everything feel more authentic. Like, “Yes, I trust this man with my caffeine needs and my soul.”

10/10 would return. Might bring a...

Cute shop, but deeply unfriendly service. I tried to give them a few chances over the years but continued to have the same experience (where I felt like an inconvenience for stopping in). There are plenty of other places in town to grab a coffee who would appreciate your business.

Edit in response to business reply - yes, definitely the correct business. I guess I should’ve said “a few chances over the past year”. Either way, as an example, one time I stopped in, I had to squeeze by the employee (owner? he’s always been there handful of times I came in) smoking outside with a friend just in front of the doorway, who then seem irked he had to come in and wait on me. I firmly stand by my...

This is honestly my one stop shop in the morning! I love how cozy it is, and the bagels are honestly sooooooo addicting!!!!! I get the same one every time, the spinach and garlic bagel with their chive cream cheese. They are perfectly doughy but then crispy on the outside with the chive cream cheese that is both flavorful and super creamy. My mouth waters just thinking about them! The coffee is also super flavorful as well, you can definitely taste the difference that it is locally roasted coffee beans!!!! Check out some of their sandwiches they make for lunch, I bring my 3 year old son here and we usually do picnics with their sandwiches as we watch the bridge go up and see the...