Green Kettle Coffee decorates their interior for Valentine’s Day.
By Rachel Fan ’27
Green Kettle Coffee is a cozy coffee shop located in downtown Wallingford. Entering its second year of operation, the cafe is introducing a new mobile espresso cart, a latte art printer, and a Valentine’s Day menu special.
The mobile espresso cart, which will make its debut this March, is equipped with an espresso machine, grinder, and other essential tools that will enable Green Kettle to sell coffee outside and at various spots throughout town. “We’re excited to embark on this journey to bring our love of coffee even closer to the community in all-new and exciting ways,” owner Ms. Kristen Gilbride said.
Another one of the cafe’s new attractions is a latte art printer, already impressing customers with latte art to top off their favorite foamy beverages. “Our new latte art printer adds a personal touch to every cup, whether it’s a portrait of your pet or a special message,” Ms. Gilbride explained.
Green Kettle Coffee also creates seasonal menus to match the time of year. This Valentine’s Day, Green Kettle offered six special drinks, such as the “Ride or Chai” and the “Cupid’s Bow Latte.” The “My Honey Bun Cold Brew” is one of four new concoctions, complete with a cinnamon bun cold foam and topped with a personalized printed picture.
“We really wanted to create a menu that celebrated love but was also great for us in getting the word out on our passion towards innovating coffee,” Ms. Gilbride said.
Moreover, Green Kettle Coffee offered a coffee and chocolate special in conjunction with Donovan’s Family Confections. “Working with Ms. Katie Donovan allowed us to tailor-make the perfect flavors to marry with each drink from our Valentine’s Day menu,” Ms. Gilbride said.
Due to the snowstorm on February 13, Green Kettle’s eagerly awaited Queens and Cake event, where customers can decorate cakes with their galentine, was moved to the following Tuesday, February 20. “While we’ve had to push Queens and Cake to next week, our excitement hasn’t waned,” Gilbride shared. “We’re all looking forward to showcasing local talent and bringing people together over great coffee and cake.”
The charm of Green Kettle Coffee lies in its vibrant atmosphere and unique offerings. Rebecca Huang ’27, a regular Green Kettle customer, said, “The green color scheme and flower decor, with some relaxing background music, bring a nice cool vibe into the shop.”
Green Kettle Coffee’s new mobile espresso cart, latte art printer, and Valentine’s Day menu highlight their passion for innovation and collaboration. With a diverse menu, charming atmosphere, and new offerings, this cafe is a must-visit in downtown Wallingford, and there is much more on the way.
“We are waiting for a lot of things, but we are buzzing about what will be coming,” Ms. Gilbride said.
