Krafted Brew Lab Moves to Front of Sportsmen’s Building

Krafted Brew Lab, known simply as KBL to the initiated, has just opened its larger new coffee shop in the front of the Sportsmen’s building on Route 202 in Bantam.

KBL launched in August 2020 in a smaller space toward the back of the building and will retain that location for coffee roasting and perhaps classes on the art of coffee roasting and other events.

The new space, with expansive windows looking out on the main road and an industrial chic vibe featuring furniture created by co-owner and artist Jason Wallengren, is open, airy and inviting.



In addition to its popular micro-roasted, small-batch craft beans and the menu of coffees and espresso drinks, KBL currently offers small bites like cookies, scones, and coffee cakes, with plans to add to the food options, possibly including light lunch choices (stay tuned). The coffee menu is here.

It’s open every day except Wednesday starting at 8:30 a.m. Sundays wrap at 2, Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 4 and other days at 3.

KBL was inspired by the time Wallengren and his wife, Kim Landry, spent living in Germany and enjoying the European coffee and café culture.

Find KBL at 725 Bantam Road in Bantam, the phone number is 860-361-9300, and see the website to learn more.