If you’ve ever moved to a new city, you know how finding “your spot” takes time. The kind of place where you don’t have to say much, you just sit, breathe, and feel at ease.
For me in Stamford, that spot became Lorca Café — conveniently just a one-minute walk from Hyatus Living. Close enough to feel like home, but different enough to feel like a little getaway.
The first time I walked in, I remember the smell — warm coffee, a little cinnamon, and something sweet I couldn’t place yet. Later, I learned it was the churros, and yes, we’ll get to those.
Why Lorca Just Feels… Right
Lorca doesn’t try to impress you with grand décor or loud personality. It’s calm. Thoughtful.
There are brick walls, soft lighting, and the kind of music that makes time slow just the right amount. People are either working quietly or chatting softly over lattes. It feels like a place where you can breathe.
What I love most is that no one rushes you. Whether you’re:
- getting your morning coffee before work,
- settling into a corner with your laptop, or
- catching up with a friend you haven’t seen in a while
—you’re welcome to stay as long as you need. No pressure. No hurry.
It’s cozy in the way good cafés are — the kind you remember.
Let’s Talk About the Coffee (and Yes, the Churros)
Their coffee is thoughtful. Not burnt, not bitter — just balanced.
If you like something smooth, try the cortado.
If you want something warm and comforting, the chai latte just feels like a hug.
And the churros…
Crisp on the outside, soft inside, and served warm with thick chocolate sauce. Not to exaggerate, but they have this tiny magical ability to fix a bad morning.
They also have pastries — including vegan options that don’t taste “vegan,” they just taste good.
What Makes It Perfect for Hyatus Residents
Because Lorca is just steps from Hyatus, it becomes part of your daily rhythm without even trying.
Morning walk → coffee → sunlight through the big windows → day begins.
There’s something grounding about having a familiar place so close — especially when everything else in life moves fast.
It’s not just a café. It’s a comfort stop.
When to Go
- Early weekday mornings are calm and slow — lovely for journaling or quiet work.
- Weekend late mornings can get a bit lively — good for people-watching and conversations.
- Afternoons feel like a little pocket of pause between the day and evening.
Whenever you go, just let yourself settle in. No rush.
Final Thoughts
If you’re staying, living, or just passing through Hyatus, make time for Lorca.
Go once — order a coffee, maybe the churros — and I think you’ll see what I mean.
It’s a small place with a big sense of welcome.
The kind of spot that makes a new city feel like home.
