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Dog Lane Café
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Dog Lane Café

About Dog Lane Café

Dog Lane Café is a welcoming, relaxed café and restaurant in Storrs, Connecticut, offering a comfortable place to enjoy everything from a morning coffee to a full meal throughout the day.

Located at 1 Dog Ln, CT 06269, this counter-serve favorite brings together the best of coffee, sandwiches, and American and European café fare in a setting that feels casual, cozy, and just a little trendy.

Whether you are stopping in for breakfast, meeting a friend for lunch, settling in for dinner, or simply looking for a dependable spot to enjoy a quality cup of coffee, Dog Lane Café creates an experience that feels both easygoing and thoughtfully prepared.

Its appeal is reflected in its strong customer reputation, with a 4.40 out of 5 rating based on 941 reviews.

What makes Dog Lane Café especially inviting is the way it balances convenience, quality, and variety. Guests can choose outdoor seating, dine in comfortably, grab takeaway, or use on-site services, making it a flexible choice for different schedules and occasions.

The menu offers a wide range of options, including healthy choices, quick bites, small plates, vegan and vegetarian dishes, as well as beer and alcohol for those looking to unwind.

Known for fast service, great coffee, great dessert, a strong tea selection, and local specialties, the café is well suited for everything from a solo meal to a casual gathering.

It is also a great place to work on a laptop, making it a practical and pleasant destination for students, professionals, and anyone who appreciates a calm, productive atmosphere.

Dog Lane Café also stands out for its attention to comfort and accessibility, helping make every visit smooth and welcoming. The space includes wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restroom facilities, ensuring more guests can enjoy the café with ease.

Additional conveniences like reservations, credit and debit card payments, and NFC mobile payments make planning and paying simple. With a bar on site, restroom access, and a reputation for serving breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, catering, and dessert, Dog Lane Café offers the kind of reliable, high-quality experience that keeps people coming back.

For anyone looking for a friendly café that combines great food, great drinks, and a comfortable atmosphere, it is a standout choice in the Storrs area.

★★★★☆ 4.40 rating (941 reviews)
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Dog Lane Café interior
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

John S

John S

4 years ago

Home fries were HOT, had steam coming off them!! "Best Evah Egg Sandwich" was GREAT!! Took avocado off, added sausage, the sausage was spicy, tomato was cold n crisp, egg yolk was tart, whole wheat toast was crunchy. Just an explosion of great flavors!! We had the "Best Evah" three ways, and each was great! Chorizo burrito was hot, and very flavorful, def recommend!!

Sterling Bobbitt

Sterling Bobbitt

4 months ago

Come! Sit! Stay! A great place to meet with friends, catch up on the news, hatch schemes, and start the day. The salmon bagel sandwich is delicious!

B. Coffey

B. Coffey

5 months ago

We love / keep going back for their chili bowl! A little high priced, but what isn't these days!? Very nice / cozy atmosphere and fast attentive service. It can get pretty busy at times (for seating) and parking can be difficult at times also.

Jed Thompson

Jed Thompson

2 years ago

Excellent. Simple but competent american food. Burgers sammys wraps salads etc. Wine and beer. Plus the college coffee shop vibe. Burger and the chicken sammy was excellent. Oh i miss being a college student.

Mona Moon

Mona Moon

2 years ago

This is my favorite spot locally to treat myself to a nutritious and uplifting meal. I highly recommend the chili and soup/sandwich duo as the loaded chili is amazing and such a pick me up. Staff are sweet, windows allow lots of light in, and high ceilings create a lovely study / eating ambience. Such a gem 💎.

Greyson Thorne

Greyson Thorne

5 years ago

A little over-priced, but still worth the money. Very vegetarian and vegan-friendly as well as catering to gluten-free options. Hosmer Soda is sold here and that's a plus from me. Overall, good selection and quality customer service. The black bean stew was hearty, mild, and comforting.

Yachai Reilly

Yachai Reilly

3 years ago

We brought our son here for breakfast as he just started at UConn. It is a nice large establishment, so much to choose from on the menu & service is quick. Everything we had was delicious. Would definitely go back again.

Cecily Yeager

Cecily Yeager

2 years ago

Stopped in here on a Sunday mid morning. It wasn’t too crowded. Had their bottomless coffees, very reasonably priced by the way, and a meal. Parking can be a little hairy, but that’s because this is downtown UConn.

Sue C

Sue C

2 years ago

Loved everything about this place! The decor is awesome and atmosphere is so lively. The servers were very friendly. Their menu options seem to be endless which made me a bit confused; I wanted to try a bit of everything, but I controlled myself to two things. I had the hummus with tomato, avocado on GF toast - delicious. It was the first time I ever had hummus with avocado & tomato and it’s my new favorite. My husband had bacon, egg & cheese on a bun with home fries- his home fries were spicy, which were not spicy fans but he did like his BEC. When I’m back to pick up my son from school, I’ll have to stop by again and try something else. They also had desserts showing inside the glass casing that looked divine. They had a chocolate flourless cake that was calling my name 🤤- I’ll see you next time I’m on campus! DF/GF/vegan/vegetarians: they have it all

Kenyon Bajus

Kenyon Bajus

year ago

Stopped here for a quick lunch bite between college visits. I think it was the owner or manager who took time to welcome us and let us know about the specials and what was worth ordering. Everything was made to order, very fresh and tasty. The Veg Chili and Clam Chowder were a hit. Wish we had more time to enjoy our meal.

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar on site
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
  • University students

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Somewhat difficult to find a space

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

1 Dog Ln, Storrs

Reservations

+1 860-429-4900

Hours

Open Now · Saturday 8 AM-9 PM
Sunday 8 AM-8 PM
Monday 8 AM-8 PM
Tuesday 8 AM-8 PM
Wednesday 8 AM-8 PM
Thursday 8 AM-8 PM
Friday 8 AM-9 PM
Saturday 8 AM-9 PM
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