08/25/2026
Why vote for Omar Coffee as the Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut? Because we’re more than a cup of coffee. We’re the story of an American dream.
In the early 1900s, John Costas left home and came to the United States through Ellis Island in search of freedom and opportunity. He started as a dishwasher at the Plaza Hotel, worked as a baker, and eventually built his own business. In 1937, that dream became Omar Coffee. What started with one man, one coffee blend, and a whole lot of determination has grown into a four-generation Connecticut family business that still roasts coffee fresh every day.
Today, Omar Coffee isn't just making coffee. We're supporting local diners and businesses, creating jobs, serving communities, and carrying forward the values of hard work, quality, and opportunity that started it all.
That's what makes Omar special.
It's a story about immigration, perseverance, family, entrepreneurship, and the American Dream. And it's a story that began right here in Connecticut.
Vote Omar Coffee's BREAKFAST BLEND as the Coolest Thing Made in Connecticut!
You can vote once each day through August 26 at 11:59 PM.
https://www.omarcoffee.com/vote