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Turning Point Coffee & Wine Bar

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Turning Point Coffee & Wine Bar; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Limited public info
TagsTurning Point Coffee & Wine BarConnecticut coffee roastersIndependentRoasts in-house
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Turning Point Coffee & Wine Bar was established in 2018 by Chris and Nicole Hallowell in the Bull’s Head section of Stamford, Connecticut. The business began as a home-roasting hobby using a popcorn popper before evolving into a commercial roastery and cafe operation. The company is documented for its focus on small-batch roasting and a philosophy that treats coffee production with the same attention to terroir as fine wine. It operates as a community-focused space that provides in-house roasted coffee, food, and a curated selection of organic and biodynamic wines.

Ownership
The business is independent and family-owned, founded by Chris and Nicole Hallowell after they transitioned from the wine industry.
Founded
2018
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
Serving as a community-focused coffee and wine bar in Stamford that emphasizes fresh, in-house roasted coffee and a curated selection of organic and biodynamic wines.
Farm-level sourcing
The brand emphasizes sourcing high-quality beans to highlight terroir and unique characteristics, but does not publicly list specific farm or producer names on their website. They offer a variety of single-origin coffees and blends.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Turning Point Coffee & Wine Bar, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2024-01-03 · Stamford Advocate
Canard Café Bar to replace Modern Love Coffee at Stamford Urby

Modern Love Coffee Roasters, formerly known as Turning Point Coffee Roasters, closed its location at the Stamford Urby apartment complex in December 2023. The closure was described as an amicable separation, with the building management seeking a different partner for the space.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-19. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand's website mentions sourcing single-origin coffees, it does not provide a list of specific countries or farm names, and there is a separate, unrelated non-profit entity in Indiana that shares the name 'Turning Point Coffee Company'.

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