Chubby Dog Coffee Co. & Roasters

Chubby Dog Coffee Co. & Roasters is a coffee roaster and café owned and operated by Adam Rondeau, an animal lover and coffee enthusiast. The company's mission is to roast amazing, great-tasting coffee for everyone, from casual drinkers to coffee aficionados, while maintaining an approachable, non-pretentious atmosphere that contrasts with typical "fancy" coffee house attitudes. The company's heartwarming origin story centers around Bella, a rescued Pitbull mix that Adam adopted from the NECCOG Animal Shelter in Dayville when she was five years old. As Bella aged and became a bit more "chubby," she became the inspiration for both the company name and adorable logo. Bella's transformation from an abused rescue to a beloved companion living "like a princess" reflects the company's values of compassion and community care. Chubby Dog Coffee operates two locations in Connecticut - their primary location at 164 Main Street in Putnam and a second location at 144 Main Street in Danielson. The Putnam location features a unique 90's/2000's nostalgia game room and lounge with old school video game consoles, board games, and comfortable seating for work, play, and study. Both locations offer extended hours with the Putnam location open daily from 7:00am to 5:00pm (except Thursdays until 9:00pm), and the Danielson location offering varying hours throughout the week. The company goes beyond just serving coffee by creating a vibrant community hub. They host weekly events including Nerd Night every Thursday in Putnam (free for all ages), Karaoke every Saturday in Danielson, regular Dungeons & Dragons campaigns at both locations, and Magic the Gathering draft tournaments on Fridays in Danielson. These events foster a welcoming environment for geeks, gamers, and community members of all interests. Chubby Dog Coffee also demonstrates strong community commitment through their wholesale and fundraising programs. They provide freshly roasted coffee to restaurants, cafés, and businesses while offering unique fundraising opportunities for schools, local causes, and charities. Their ultimate goal, beyond providing exceptional coffee, is to support local animal welfare communities, reflecting their founder's passion for animal rescue and care. The company maintains an active social media presence @chubbydogcoffee and prides itself on creating "the greatest coffee in the galaxy" while building up local communities through collaborative charitable endeavors.