Independent Coffee House Just Minutes from Campus Since 1994
Looking for coffee near Wesleyan University? For more than 30 years, Klekolo World Coffee has welcomed students, faculty, staff, families, alumni, and the Middletown community.
Just an 8-minute walk from campus, you’ll find organic and fair-trade coffee, house-made chai, local pastries, rotating local art, and free live music every Tuesday in a welcoming downtown coffeehouse.
Visiting Wesleyan?
Whether you’re touring campus, attending graduation, moving into a residence hall, visiting family, or returning as an alumnus, Klekolo World Coffee is a welcoming place to enjoy great coffee, grab breakfast, or relax between campus events.
Located in the heart of downtown Middletown, we’re just minutes from Wesleyan University.
A Coffee House for Every Visit
No matter what brings you to Wesleyan University, Klekolo is a welcoming stop before or after your day on campus.
- Prospective students and their families can stop in before or after a campus tour.
- Current students often visit between classes to study, meet friends, or simply take a break.
- Faculty and staff enjoy a nearby independent coffeehouse for coffee meetings, lunch breaks, or a quiet place to work.
- Parents Weekend is a wonderful time to introduce family to one of Middletown’s longtime local businesses.
- Graduation weekend brings celebrations, reunions, and visitors from around the world—and we’re just minutes from campus.
- Alumni returning to Wesleyan can reconnect over coffee while exploring downtown Middletown.
Why Wesleyan Students, Faculty & Visitors Choose Klekolo
- Organic & fair-trade coffee
- House-made chai
- Local pastries
- Espresso drinks
- A comfortable place to read or study
- Free live music every Tuesday evening
- Rotating exhibits by Connecticut artists
- Open daily, including holidays
Coffee Near Wesleyan University: Getting Here
- Google Map – directions
- Looking for coffee near Wesleyan University? Klekolo World Coffee is about an 8-minute walk from campus.
- Street parking and nearby public parking are available.
Study, Meet, or Relax Near Wesleyan University
Whether you’re preparing for class, meeting with friends, catching up with a professor, or simply looking for a quiet place to recharge, Klekolo offers a relaxed coffeehouse atmosphere where you’re welcome to stay awhile.
For more than 30 years, students have made Klekolo part of their Wesleyan experience.
Part of the Wesleyan & Middletown Community
For more than 30 years, Klekolo World Coffee has been part of the cultural life surrounding Wesleyan University.
From students and faculty to visiting families, local artists, musicians, and listeners of WESU 88.1 FM—one of the nation’s longest-running college radio stations—our coffeehouse has long been a place where conversations, creativity, and community come together.
Tuesday Nights at Klekolo
Every Tuesday from 7–9 PM, Klekolo Sessions brings local and regional musicians to the coffee house for free live performances.
Grab a coffee, find a seat, and enjoy an evening of folk, jazz, indie, blues, and singer-songwriter performances in an intimate coffeehouse setting.
See our upcoming events →
Coffee to Go or Beans to Take Home
Enjoying your coffee?
Take home the same organic and fair-trade coffees we serve every day. Our rotating selection of single origins, blends, espresso, flavored coffees, and decaf is available in the coffee house and online.
Visit Klekolo World Coffee
📍 181 Court Street
Middletown, CT 06457
☕ Open Daily
Monday–Thursday
6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday–Saturday
6:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Just an 8-minute walk from Wesleyan University.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Klekolo from Wesleyan University?
If you’re looking for coffee near Wesleyan University, Klekolo World Coffee is about an 8-minute walk from campus.
Do you have coffee to go?
Yes. We offer drip coffee, espresso drinks, house-made chai, and pastries to enjoy in the coffeehouse or take with you.
Can I study at Klekolo?
Yes. Many Wesleyan students, faculty, and visitors stop in to read, study, meet friends, or enjoy a quiet break.
Do you sell coffee beans?
Yes. The same organic and fair-trade coffees we serve in the coffeehouse are available to purchase in-store and online.