{"id":1349,"date":"2025-11-29T13:43:22","date_gmt":"2025-11-29T18:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/multi.nycnewsnetwork.com\/clintonhill\/beloved-connecticut-muffin-in-clinton-hill-to-close-after-22-years\/"},"modified":"2025-11-29T13:43:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T18:43:22","slug":"beloved-connecticut-muffin-in-clinton-hill-to-close-after-22-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nycnewsnetwork.com\/clintonhill\/beloved-connecticut-muffin-in-clinton-hill-to-close-after-22-years\/","title":{"rendered":"Beloved Connecticut Muffin in Clinton Hill to Close After 22 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"

According to an exclusive report on NYC Newswire<\/a>, after more than two decades serving the Clinton Hill community, Connecticut Muffin will serve its final cup of coffee on Saturday, November 29, 2025<\/strong>. The caf\u00e9\u2014located at the busy corner of Myrtle Avenue and Clinton Avenue\u2014has been a neighborhood fixture since opening in 2003. But a significant rent hike has made staying open impossible.<\/p>\n

Rent Spike Forces Shutdown<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Employees told NYC Newswire that the landlord plans to increase the rent by an additional $4,000 per month<\/strong>, pushing the already expensive lease beyond what the business can manage. The caf\u00e9\u2019s departure removes one of the area\u2019s most reliable gathering spots, known for its steady service and comforting atmosphere.<\/p>\n

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Connecticut Muffin on Myrtle Ave Clinton Hill Brooklyn Final Day Counter by NYC Newswire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

A Daily Stop for Thousands<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For years, Connecticut Muffin has provided the essentials of Clinton Hill\u2019s morning routine\u2014coffee, cappuccinos, lattes, fresh muffins, and warm croissants. Students from Pratt, local families, and longtime residents relied on the caf\u00e9 as a welcoming space to start their day or settle in with a pastry and a book. Its consistency and familiarity made it a cherished part of the neighborhood fabric.<\/p>\n

Staff Relocating to Other Brooklyn Shops<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Although the Clinton Hill location is closing, customers will still be able to find many of the same employees at other Connecticut Muffin outposts:<\/p>\n