About Us

Laysville Hardware – A Family Tradition Since 1958

Laysville Hardware is more than just a hardware store—it’s a part of Old Lyme's history and a cornerstone of the community. Our story began in 1958, when Kenneth and Margaret Coffee purchased the Laysville Corner Grocery from Earle G. Morgan, a property that had been a staple in town since 1938. Originally, it was a gas station, variety store, gift shop, lunch counter, and soda fountain, with a six-room apartment above. Before that, a 200-year-old home stood on the site, later disassembled and rebuilt in New York.

Over the years, our family business evolved to meet the needs of our community. In 2003, brothers John and Hugh Coffee gave the family-owned and operated Laysville Center a complete facelift. The store was taken down to its foundation and rebuilt into the Laysville Hardware and Coffee's Country Market & Catering you see today—modern, yet still rooted in the same values of quality, service, and community.

Today, we’re proud to be a Benjamin Moore dealer and ACE Hardware affiliate. We carry top brands like; Milwaukee, Craftsman, and DeWalt tools, along with Weber grills, EGO Power tools, plumbing and electrical supplies, cleaning products, and even pet food. We also offer equipment rentals, key duplication, glass cutting, screen repair, and gas and diesel services.

As a family-owned Ace Hardware, we’re committed to providing top brands with personal service. This spring, we will be adding the convenience of online ordering!

Stop by or call us—we are here to help!​

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Sincerely,
John Coffee and the Laysville Hardware Team

"Corner Grocery" purchased by Kenneth and Margaret Coffee in 1958

Original post card mailed out to the community in February 1958 asking neighbors to "stop in and see us"

Laysville Center before the 2003 renovation

John and Hugh Coffee