Only In Lordship - Drowsy Whaler
Only in Lordship
Drowsy Whaler
Coffee by the shore. Biscuits with a suspiciously strong following.
Coffee Has Come Ashore
Sitting at the entrance to Short Beach, Drowsy Whaler brings espresso, cocktails, house-made baked goods, breakfast, lunch & snacks and a relaxed shoreline café experience to one of the most scenic corners of Lordship.
The Lordship Special
Seawall Smuggler
Drowsy Whaler × Only in LordshipHouse-made brown sugar butter rum syrup paired with espresso, warm spice and your choice of milk.
All the smuggling. None of the federal paperwork.
Voted Best Coffee Shop in Connecticut
Drowsy Whaler was named the 2026 Best of Connecticut readers' choice winner for Best Coffee Shop.
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Drowsy Whaler Coffee & Grog
1 Dorne Drive
Stratford, CT 06615
At the entrance to Short Beach
Monday: Closed
Tuesday–Friday: 7 AM–3 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 8 AM–4 PM