Your guide to the heart of Litchfield County:
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109 Cheese Market
7 Old Barn Rd., Kent
860-592-0366
Your small town destination for a delightful community experience centered around amazing coffee, homemade chocolate, and delicious local ice cream, 45 on Main in Kent offers a warm and inviting space invested in getting the community together over a cup of coffee. 45 on Main offers exceptional coffee, espressos, handmade chocolates, truffles, baked goods, and so much more!
45 N Main St
Kent, CT 06757
860-927-1445
A great place for a quick bite. They can be seen serving great casual pizza, wraps, appetizers, salads and more!
Cozzy’s Pizzeria
6 Kent Green Boulevard
860-927-1551
Since 1973, “The Fife” has been a family-owned Mecca for fine food and wine, along with some of the best live music in Litchfield County. Locally sourced ingredients, a Wine Spectator recognized wine list, and a 1942 Steinway… What else is there to say?
Fife ‘n Drum
53 Main St.
860-927-3509
If you are strolling along Kent’s picturesque main drag, stop at J.P. Gifford Market & Catering, a popular gathering place, to indulge in a hot cup of coffee and an outstanding sandwich. Whenever possible, the proprietors buy locally grown products. Their takeaway dishes are wonderful and the desserts, muffins and breads are baked on the premises each day. Full service catering.
J.P. Gifford Market
12 North Main St.
860-592-0200
Connecticut’s first working farm brewery offers a tour of their 50 acre diversified farm plus a popular tasting room to try their numerous popular beers.
Kent Falls Brewing
33 Camps Rd, Kent
860-398-9645
The Kent Farmers’ Market is open every Saturday from 9am – noon, between May 22 – October 30.
Kent Farmers Market
3 Railroad St. (Near Kent Welcome Center)
860-592-0061
Born in 1970 from a couple’s passion to share authentic recipes from their family in Greece to local area residents. Serving much more than pizza, they have outdoor dining, and a full bar.
Kent Pizza Garden
17 Railroad St.
860-927-3733
Owner Ira Smith has about 30 years’ experience in the wine industry and has created a friendly and relaxing environment where customers can find an unsurpassed selection of wines from all corners of the planet. KW&S has long been known for its selection of spirits and ales. A thorough wine and liquor selection. Weekend tasting events. Happy to give advice.
Kent Wine & Spirit
24 N Main St.
860-927-3033
Take a break while shopping in Kent and grab a seat on the cozy, window-box-lined front porch. Southwestern American and South Asian offerings dot the menu, with a Saigon sandwich (think Bahn Mi) of pork belly, grilled shrimp, or tofu, and a Southwest Salad with grilled shrimp and fried tortilla strips. Even the Roasted Beet Salad with oranges and citrus vinaigrette takes a Latino turn with toasted pepitas.
Friendly owner Anna Gowan and Chef Charles Dietrich, use locally sourced meat and vegetables to keep it simple with great ingredients, and the menu tells you exactly where, say, that burger comes from (Hurlburt Farms). Closed Sundays and Mondays.
Kingsley Tavern
14 N Main St.
860-592-0261
Offers a wide array of authentic Asian Fusion Food, such as Curry Chicken, Hunan Beef, Szechuan Pork, Kung Po Shrimp and much more at this family run Chinese restaurant.
Shanghai Asian Fusion
1 Landmark Lane
860-927-4809
Stop by to enjoy a nice breakfast, brunch, or lunch. They offer traditional breakfast items, Mexican delicacies, American cuisine, and an extensive lunch menu.
The Villager
28 N Main St.
860-927-1555
Wilson’s, founded by High Watch Recovery Center, serves two key purposes: supporting the Kent community and offering meaningful work to those in recovery. Since 1939, High Watch has been part of Kent’s vibrant landscape, and Wilson’s is proud to be a part of downtown’s growing charm.
Beyond being a local favorite, Wilson’s is integral to the recovery journey. Many of our guests and alumni work here, gaining valuable job experience while continuing their path to sobriety in a supportive, community-driven environment. Every purchase at Wilson’s helps support their recovery and success.
Hours of Business
Mon: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Tue: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Wed: Closed
Thu-Fri: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
Sat-Sun: 7:00 am – 4:00 pm
8 N. Main Street, Kent, CT 06757
(959) 300-0080
Thrift & Consignment Store. Find designer clothing and bags, vintage furs, and lots of great basics.
Boomerang Consignment
21 Kent Green Boulevard, Kent
860-318-5535
Offers a curated collection of 20th & 21st century vintage furniture, art, and decor. As an interior design studio, they create eco-conscious spaces that blend sustainable living with timeless elegance—thoughtfully pairing vintage and antique pieces to reflect your values and personal style.
11:00am-4:00pm
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Or by appointment.
Craig Anthony Longhurst
27 N Main Street
Kent CT 06757
(917) 280-8878
Specializing in artisan-made ceramics, glass and jewelry, there’s also a nice selection of clothing.
Heron American Craft Gallery
16 N Main St.
860-927-4804
This independent indie bookstore has been a Kent literary landmark since the 1970’s. House of Books offers best sellers, fiction, non-fiction, classics, local area interest books, independently published titles, works by local authors and a children’s section. Additionally, this bookshop also plays host to a number of author book talks and signings and a monthly book club.
House of Books
10 N Main St, Kent
860-927-4104
Enjoy the shops, galleries, restaurants, and other businesses in the more than dozen buildings. It is the ideal place in any season to spend time browsing shops, galleries, and restaurants.
Kent Barns
6 N Main St.
860-866-8066
Woodford’s General Store provides locally grown and locally made products along with a selection of home design items. The shop collaborates with local farms and regional makers to source their best offerings and they provide a weekly delivery option and pull up-pick up service. Their goal is to celebrate the farmers and the makers, curate the best selection in the area, and be convenient with delivery.
Woodford’s General Store
3 Old Barn Rd., Kent
917-224-4801
The Fife ‘n Drum Inn offers visitors the comfort and convenience of overnight accommodations in the heart of town. Located directly across from the Kent Green and the Morrison Gallery, all 10 of our rooms are within easy walking distance of all the local shops, galleries and Kent School.
59 North Main Street
Kent, CT 06757
(860) 927-3509
https://fifendrum.com/inn
The three cottages are each unique in size and layout, but they share an eclectic, casual, cozy ambiance. These family friendly and pet friendly residences are perfect for getting away while still feeling connected to everything happening in town.
The Little House
This open studio space is one large room with a king-size bed at one end, and a sleeper sofa and fireplace at the other. Newly constructed in 2022, this charming space has the same footprint, as well as the original fireplace, chimney, floorboards, and beams of the antique house that stood here previously. We tried to save the original house, but it was too far gone.
The Train Car
Climb aboard this 1800s baggage car that’s been fully updated and beautifully transformed into an open studio space. The bright and modern interior includes colorful, plaid fabrics, rustic train memorabilia, and lots of natural wood.
The Bunk House
This early 1900s barn-like structure was originally a bunkhouse for railroad employees. Now fully renovated but still steeped in historic charm, it features original wide plank wood floors, wood walls, and a rustic yet comfortable interior. The cozy sleeping loft has dormers and overlooks the living room.
The Kent Collection
9 Railroad St
Kent, CT
860.592.0042
info@kentcollection.com
Built in 1890 and fully renovated in 2022, The Victorian is an inviting, spacious, elegant, character-filled backdrop for your family reunion, long weekend with friends, holiday party, or other special occasion. It is located steps from the downtown Village of Kent, Connecticut and its wonderful restaurants, shopping and galleries. Rooms can be booked individually, or you can rent the entire house, which has been specifically designed for entertaining.
The Kent Collection
81 North Main Street
Kent, CT
860-592-0042
Inn Keeper is Keli Benitez keli@kentcollection.com or info@kentcollection.com
@kentcollection.ct
Anderson Acres is a 200 acre estate located in Kent, Connecticut. We grow flowers and create unique floral design for our families and community in Litchfield County. You can purchase flowers through local retailers, subscription services, and our farm stand which is open seasonally.
Anderson Acres Farm
1 Anderson Acres Road
Kent, CT
860-799-6453
Instagram: @andersonacresfarm
Part of the legendary Appalachian Trail, the River Walk trail is flat, well maintained and easy to follow. It is about 4 to 5 miles along the river. Enter the trail from either side, Cornwall or Kent. Enjoy the many types of birds, insects, mammals, water fowl, and plant life.
Brian Cossari is a licensed landscape architect with nearly 30 years of industry experience and now leads the team at Kent Greenhouse and Gardens.
Kent Greenhouse
30 South Main Street, Kent
860-927-4436
Bulls Bridge is one of the few functional covered bridges remaining in Connecticut. Built in 1842, the bridge was one of the few ways to cross the Housatonic River from New York State, and was intended to bring more traffic into the area. In addition to the scenic wooden bridge, the area features waterfalls, rapids, overviews, a small gorge, and hiking trails which link up to the nearby Appalachian Trail.
About 3 miles SW of Kent on Bull’s Bridge Rd.
203-788-7665
Offers a curated collection of 20th & 21st century vintage furniture, art, and decor. As an interior design studio, they create eco-conscious spaces that blend sustainable living with timeless elegance—thoughtfully pairing vintage and antique pieces to reflect your values and personal style.
11:00am-4:00pm
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Or by appointment.
Craig Anthony Longhurst
27 N Main Street
Kent CT 06757
(917) 280-8878
An art gallery in Kent offering a curated collection of contemporary art. Craven Contemporary specializes in photographs but also shows paintings, prints, drawings, and media works.
4 Fulling Lane in Kent Barns
646 355 8142
cravencontemporary@gmail.com
Instagram: @cravencontemporary
Eric Sloane (1905-1985) was a prolific artist, author and illustrator of over 30 books, and an avid collector of Americana. His extensive collection of hand tools is displayed in a building gifted to the State in 1969 by Stanley Works, the Connecticut-based tool manufacturing company, to mark their 125th anniversary. The collection tells a fascinating story about bygone times and the great American heritage of craftsmanship.
Eric Sloane Museum
31 Kent Cornwall Rd.
860-927-3849
James Barron is a private art dealer specializing in modern and contemporary American and European art, dividing his time between Rome, Italy and Kent, CT.
James Barron Art
PO Box 2
Kent, CT 06757
917 270 8044
info@jamesbarronart.com
917-270-8044
Contemporary fine art gallery in a beautiful post-and-beam building in Kent Barns.
Kenise Barnes Fine Art
7 Fulling Lane, in Kent Barns
Instagram: @kenisebarnesfineart
Kent Art Association provides emerging and established artists a venue to display artwork to a wide audience, recognizes artists for their achievements, and presents art related programs for the education of artists and the public since 1923.
Kent Art Association
21 S Main St.
860-927-3989
Located 5 miles north of Kent on Route 7, this park has a trail loop that goes over the falls and into the forest, and is a designated trout park. But the main attraction is the stunning waterfall dropping 250 feet in under a quarter mile. There’s swimming in the basin at the bottom of the falls. Beautiful all year round. Bring the kids and have a picnic. Can be crowded on weekends in the summer.
The Kent CT Farmers Market is open Fridays from 3-6 PM. Stop in the market and support our local farmers, chefs and craftspeople! We hope you enjoy it!
Kent Farmers Market
3 Railroad St
(Across from Kent Welcome Center), Kent, CT
860-592-0061
Instagram: @kent_ct_farmers_market
The Kent Iron Furnace, located on the grounds of the Sloane-Stanley Museum, began production of pig iron in 1826 and continued for almost 70 years. The remains of the granite blast furnace with its Gothic arches can be seen just below the museum. A diorama explaining the local iron industry is in the museum lobby.
Kent Iron Furnace
31 Kent Cornwall Rd.
860-233-5421
Kildonan’s Camp Dunnabeck, in operation since 1955, balances one-to-one Orton-Gillingham language remediation with outstanding recreational activities for six whole weeks of school readiness and FUN! Now located on the campus of the Marvelwood School in Kent, CT. Camp Dunnabeck is open to boys and girls ages 8 to 16 with dyslexia or language-based learning differences.
476 Skiff Mountain Road, Kent, CT 06757
(845) 373-2002
https://www.kildonan.org/camp-dunnabeck
The 2,300-acre Macedonia Brook State Park originated with a 1,552-acre gift from the White Memorial Foundation of Litchfield in 1918. The park’s exciting terrain has resulted from the slow wearing down of its hard rock formation base. The Blue Trail crosses Cobble Mountain and several other peaks, offering outstanding views of the Catskills and Taconics. Numerous springs and streams add to the pleasure of hiking.
159 Macedonia Brook Rd.
Marble Valley Farm is a small, ecologically-managed farm emphasizing a broad range of vegetable varieties with outstanding flavor, nutrition, and visual and historical appeal. We market our vegetables on-site at our farm stand, along with pasture-raised beef, pork, chicken, lamb, eggs, apples, and pears raised by our farming neighbors.
Marble Valley Farm
170 Kent Road
Kent, CT
Instagram: @marblevalleyfarm
A gallery showcasing emerging artists, contemporary luminaries, and modern masters, featuring works by regional and legendary artists in an incredible space in Kent.
Morrison Gallery
60 N Main St.
860-318-5750
Mountain View Farm is a Certified Organic Vegetable and Fruit Farm in the hills of Kent, CT. We are family-run and have a farmstand open daily at our farm. We also attend the New Milford Farmers Market seasonally.
Mountain View Farm
73 Fuller Mountain Road
Kent, CT
860-927-1856
Nadal Rink is an ice skating rink in Kent where guests can come out and practice their skills on the ice, hone their hockey techniques, and have fun.
Kent School
Macedonia Rd.
This natural area, maintained by Pond Mountain Trust (PMT), is the enduring legacy of the late Myra H. Hopson. Established by Miss Hopson in 1966, the Trust administers nearly 800 acres in Kent, CT.
Pond Mountain Natural Area is open daily from sunrise to sunset. We hope that you will come often to enjoy its unspoiled beauty.
Pond Mountain Trust
120 Fuller Mountain Rd.
860-927-3827
Seven Hearths is the prized possession of the Kent Historical Society, an imposing pre-Revolutionary house located in the heart of the Flanders Historic District in Kent.
Seven Hearths
4 Studio Hill Rd.
860-927-4587
Tim Good, the owner of the gallery, represents a number of talented artists such as Tina Close, Denny Good, Yuka Imata, Leah McCloskey, Ed Muszala, Erin Nazzaro, Eleanor Rahim, Dorrie Rifkin, Katie Ré Scheidt, Peter Seltzer, and Martha Wakeman. The gallery space is in a charming 1850’s post and beam building.
The Good Gallery
23 S Main St.
860-927-5065
The Spirit Horse Farm is a small family Farm located in the Litchfield Hills. Our free range chickens provide fresh organic eggs daily. We offer a Fully Converted Historic and Authentic Post and Beam Barn for Group Lodging, and Long or Short Term Family Vacation Rentals in Kent, Ct. The gourmet kitchen is fully functional; our guests prepare their own meals and are welcome to collect fresh organic vegetables in season from the gardens.
The Spirit Horse Farm
52 Kent-Cornwall Road
Kent, CT
Instagram: @spirit_horse_farm
This Kent store provides grill hardware, home improvement, lawn and garden implements, and tools.
Ace Hardware of Kent
18 Kent Green Boulevard, Kent
860-927-4114
Palmer’s work is about the celebration of the natural world, with animal imagery in clay being her chosen expression.
Alison Palmer Studio
48 Stone Fences Lane, South Kent
860-927-4680
Offers a curated collection of 20th & 21st century vintage furniture, art, and decor. As an interior design studio, they create eco-conscious spaces that blend sustainable living with timeless elegance—thoughtfully pairing vintage and antique pieces to reflect your values and personal style.
11:00am-4:00pm
Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Or by appointment.
Craig Anthony Longhurst
27 N Main Street
Kent CT 06757
(917) 280-8878
Employs an environmentally sensitive approach to provide homes with renewable and reusable resources, building fine custom homes.
Iron Horse Builders
27 Kent Rd.
203-733-5934
Provides friendly, reliable IT solutions, walk-in repairs, and quality computers and accessories to keep technology running smoothly.
Kent Computer Services
(860) 245-9681
17 Kent Green Blvd, Kent
Everything needed to elevate your garden or landscape design can be found here.
Kent Greenhouse
30 South Main St., Kent
860-787-5068
Assists clients with design decisions that work and reflect their individuality using background of training in both design and construction.
Kent Interiors
21 Muller Rd., Kent
860-927-0123
Northwest Connecticut’s full-service kitchen and bath design showroom.
Kent Kitchen Works
6 Kent Green
860-927-4855
Specializes in new construction, additions and remodeling projects—from interior to exterior, as well as custom cabinetry and project management, with a focus on providing clients quality construction.
21 Upper Hollow Road, Kent
860-927-3280
kinneywoodworkingllc.com
Offers clients up-to-date high quality, reliable audio and video systems for both indoor and outdoor living.
Litchfield Stereo Design
351 Kent Cornwall Rd, Kent
860-491-5659
Sawing High Climbers are tree service professionals. Their services include pruning, cabling and bracing, lightning protection installation, insect and disease diagnosis and treatment, fertilizing, and removals.
Sawing High Climbers
69 David Rd., South Kent
860-801-0100
St John’s Bridge is a custom cabinetry design and fabrication shop located in Kent. Established in 1996; between nrothwest Connecticut and the Hudson Valley. Please feel welcome to stop by our shop to talk about your project
St. John’s Bridge
27 Railroad St.
860-927-3315
Access Physical Therapy & Wellness is a therapist owned practice providing physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services. They have a unique culture where the patients and their rehabilitation are the primary concern. Its therapists are highly trained with many special certifications, treatment is scheduled two patients per hour, and individualized care is a cornerstone of Access’ core values.
Access Physical Therapy & Wellness
64 Maple St.
860-927-4559
Dr. Matthew Blondin has been serving the eye care needs of the Torrington and Kent communities since 1979. He is a 1975 graduate of the University of Notre Dame and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1978. He is both DPA and TPA certified, and currently offers a complete range of eye care services including blood pressure screening and glaucoma testing.
Blondin Shea Eyecare
5 Kent Green Blvd, Kent
860-592-0501
379 Prospect St. Suite B, Torrington
860-489-2781
Cuts, colors, and blow outs at this Kent staple.
David Gavin Salon
25 N Main St.
860-927-4671
A hair salon offering great service to clients of all ages. They have four professional stylists to assist you in your new look. They offer multi-dimensional color services, single-process color, foils, facial waxing, perms, sets, and up-dos as well as haircuts.
5 Landmark Lane
860-927-3342
Alina Hernandez is an 800 hour certified RYT teacher. Her long established studio in Kent offers yoga, roller, and gentle core classes. Students of all levels are welcomed. Private classes and massages can be scheduled.
Kent Yoga and Bodyworks
2 Green Pastures Lane
917-923-8886
Offers classic manicures and pedicures, dip powder, gel, and french gel.
Lore’s Nail Spa
17 Kent Green Boulevard
860-927-1020
Peggy Mercury is a multi category boutique and gallery featuring a curated selection of our favorite items in beauty, accessories, art and objects.
Business hours Thursday through Sunday from 11am- 6pm.
Peggy Mercury
9 Maple Street
Unit 2
Kent, CT 06757
(917) 940-5587
https://peggymercury.com
Shannon Strong runs this center, offering personal training, massage therapy, nutritional guidance, and much more.
Shannon Strong
64 Maple St.
860-248-0165
Trainer Wanessa Anderson offers personal and group fitness training and wellness services, including pilates, zumba, piloxing barre, yoga, and W Total Fitness method.
W. Rhythm Fitness
25 North Main St, Kent
203-788-7818
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