This place has gone downhill. Used to be cute and quaint... now it's filthy. There's a plastic container on the counter holding baked goods that's visibly dirty, and the AC unit is caked with dust. I noticed all of this while I waited for my food and wanted to cancel my order. How clean can the kitchen be? Sorry, the place needs an overhaul. read more

In Old Saybrook on Main Street I stopped by Cafe Toscana for some coffee with my two friends. This is a tiny little coffee shop that also makes some breakfast options. It looks cute from the outside, but looks like it could use a little refreshment both inside and outside. The outside screen door is hanging by a thread. The man working inside appeared to be the owner. And he was the only one I saw working. There was a woman in front of me, who was waiting for her order. Then it was my turn, I walked up to the counter to place my order, and he immediately said "do you know what you want? I'll take him instead." Referring to a customer sitting down. I just walked over, I wasn't hanging out. I'd say that's a bit uninviting and off putting. I quickly ordered a French Vanilla ice coffee, a hot coffee and an ice tea. There is an area where you can add what you need to your coffee. At the counter there is a sign that says to step away after you make your order. We got our coffees and sat outside. These were actually 20 ounce coffees for $10.00 altogether, so it was a real bargain. My coffee was perfect, flavorful, fresh and delicious! He truly makes excellent coffee here. I didn't like how off putting he was. Starbucks is just a few doors away. I'd much rather support a small business like this one then a chain like Starbucks. Coffee is excellent, I can't speak for the breakfast, there's plenty of room for improvement for the establishment and the vibe inside. read more

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Cute. Adorable little Cafe situated by itself on tree lined Old Saybrook Main Street. It could use a little facelift inside. Maybe some cuter cafe furniture & some memorabilia? The gentleman there could not be more friendly, courteous, accommodating & efficient. I had a latte which was prepared perfectly as ordered. So was my Bagel sandwich which was delicious. Cooked right to order. I will be back to try other items! read more

Cafe Toscana - YUM! ET Ham, Egg & Cheese Bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Wow, the owner was incredibly rude...like unbelievably. Maybe he was just having a very bad day. Won't be returning. Food very mediocre. Place is pretty shabby inside. Not a fan of Starbucks but ur way better off walking to the Starbucks next door. read more

Housed in an quaint small building on the main street in town, Caffe Toscana offers the perfect quick, fresh breakfast we love. Choose from eggs, omelettes, muffins and scrambles. We had omelettes with cheddar cheese and fresh veggies, yum! Great coffee. The place is tiny. There are only a couple of tables indoors along with the open cooking area. The indoor seating area is functional but lacks charm. The outdoor space is perfect for groups of four or fewer. If you have a large group, order take out. Prices are low, food is fresh. If you don't want a long wait for a good breakfast, this is the place! A great find for outdoor eating during Covid and open on Easter! Wow! Thanks! read more

Cafe Toscana - Outdoors - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Small, local hole in the wall type of place. Great breakfast wraps and lattes. A little expensive but really, what isn't anymore. :)

Always amazing! The sandwiches are freshly made while you wait and so delicious! The owner Arturo is sweetest! Very cute little place. read more

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Art is the hardest working person on this shoreline. Always open, even Christmas morning!!! Great egg sandwiches and omelets. His cappuccino is the very best in town! Thanks Art! read more

Beautiful new patio at Cafe Toscano If you haven't stopped in, check it out. Perfect timing for the season read more

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Wasn't exactly what I expected. I thought they were going to have better quality coffee. The place is called Toscana but when I walk in this playing Spanish dance music, whatever.. The breakfast burrito was good. read more

Cafe Toscana - Breakfast Burrito - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

This is a super tiny and cute place. I ran in for a quick coffee. I ordered an iced mochaccino. It was priced perfect and so refreshing. There was plenty of parking right up front and another guest was ordering a sandwich to go. The coffee selection was limited to about 6 beverages that you could have hot or iced. read more

This place was completely adorable - the bagel sandwiches are perfect if you want a quick breakfast in the morning. The employees are warm and welcoming to the customers. Didn't know what to expect at first but it definitely exceeded my expectations. Highly recommended! read more

I ordered an omelet for $7. When I came back to pick it up the owner seemed annoyed that I asked for wheat toast instead of white toast. He then charged me $15 saying egg whites result in double the eggs so double the cost. Then he tried to hand me $5 because he realized he was being petty and just made up the up charge read more

Super cute, friendly and reasonably priced breakfast and lunch spot. Food is cooked to order and the homemade muffins paired nicely with Italian cappuccino. Back patio is peaceful and dog- friendly. read more

Walk right past corporate Starbucks and walk into this tiny coffee shop on Main Street in Old Saybrook. Arturo will great you and serve up the best coffee and nyc bagel. read more

This place has delicious fresh sandwiches, very small inside but the quality is within. I had the chicken mozzarella melt and it was good, but missing something, with just chicken, mozzarella, and pesto this sandwich needed something more to add a bit more character. The fajita wrap special was incredible and out of this world yummy! Probably one of the best sandwiches I had. Sandwiches come with chips as a side, I wish they would have healthier options like pretzels or a substitute fruit. read more

NOPE. Never again ( Not that I'm in this area often ), but my experience wasn't exactly pleasant considering I just went in for a coffee. Their condiment bar looked like it was raided by a swarm people -- which I doubt considering how small the place was. It should have been cleaned better. They looked at me funny when I asked if they had "Non-dairy creamer", and they really weren't very pleasant behind the counter. read more

Cafe Toscana - It looks cute - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

From the cool name and the cutesy looking building, I was thinking "OK, this looks like a place where I can get a good lunch." But the truth is I got quite a lousy lunch. My tuna sandwich was very bland and the portion was quite small. They even skimped on the potato chips. Afterwards I was still hungry. I would not return based on my first visit. read more

I love this place! Great food and coffee, and the man who owns it is always very nice.

Pretty good pastries, very rustic artsy look and decoration and coffee that rivals...starbucks (whatever that means to you). The owner is very nice however I dont care for the sandwiches and I feel as though its a bit overpriced for what you get. read more

Little sandwich shop gem. I'm surprised to be the first Yelper (added the business). I sat down and ate my turkey sandwich as I listened to compliment after compliment from satisfied patrons to the nice man behind the counter. Too bad I don't live out here, because I'd be back. read more

Cafe Toscana - Turkey Sandwich with cranberry sauce - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Seriously people if it's past 7:00am DO NOT go to Starbucks! Go here. I am a Starbucks addict and have literally not been able to get out of Starbucks quicker than 15-20 min lately. I go in here, and get the most wonderfully prepared lattes. Half the price. The gentleman who owns the place is so sweet. Their menu looks good too! read more

Cafe Toscana - Awesome iced latte with lots of foam - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

The owner has amazing bagels from New York and he makes the best egg sandwiches on the shoreline, and coffee too. Love coming here!!!

Amazing breakfast sandwiches, and very friendly service. Support your local small business!!

We stopped in here on Christmas afternoon for a hot cocoa. It was make with milk, it was creamy and foamy. Did I mention it was the perfect temperature for drinking. The condiment station could have been cleaner, it was well stocked but dirty. We will stop in again and try the food. read more

made the trip from griswold to check out this cute cafe. obsessed to say the least. will be going back. great food and a very kind owner. hand made food and a great latte. you can tell there is love built into the walls. great prices, great food, great experience. read more

I wanted to support a local business so I decided to go to Cafe Toscana to get two basic iced teas because of the positive reviews on Yelp However, my experience was less than satisfactory. There's nothing on the website indicating you should call to order. When I arrived I saw a sign on the door saying to go orders only and I called in my order. No big deal- I actually prefer this. However, the person on the other end of the phone seemed very confused by my order of two iced teas sweetened with sugar. I waited outside for them to be made and when it was done he came out and said ok done. It was unclear if I should go in or if he was bringing them out to me. So I opened the door and asked and he told me to come in. I went inside Cafe Toscana and immediately noticed the only man working there did not have his face mask covering his nose (which makes it pointless). I didn't try my iced tea till I drove home and I have to say these are the worst tasting drinks I have ever had. EVER. There goes $7 down the drain bc I won't be drinking them. They taste nothing like iced tea. They taste like water with a bad after taste and smell like fake raspberry. I didn't know you could mess up a basic drink so badly... Perhaps under normal circumstances Cafe Toscana is good as the other reviews suggest. However, I would not recommend them during this time period. I should have went to Starbucks next door. read more

love to come here to grab breakfast. it's a wonderful hidden gem with a cute patio right on main street. they have a delicious variety of foods,, and the man who owns it is lovely. if you're looking for breakfast in saybrook,, give this great small business a try! read more

had a mochacinno. no food. coffee was ok, strong and hot. cute space. read more

Cafe Toscana - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

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Lovely local place. Delicious, flavorful fresh sandwiches on fresh ciabatta rolls. The best fresh lunch in the area. Nice indoor or outdoor, shady seating. We come almost every time we stay with my in-laws in Westbrook. read more

Outstanding place to drop in for a coffee. $1.81 after tax and worth every penny. Take a seat and relax at one of the outdoor tables

This is a great place to grab coffee and breakfast. I highly recommend it. The egg sandwiches are the best and everything is made right in front of you. Everyone that works there treats you very well. read more

Food was ok. Eggs were undercooked from what I ordered. The thing I really disliked was one of the middle-aged guys working there (didn't get a name) kept blaming a customer, after she left, for a mistake with our food. Hello customer service 101. He should have just apologized and moved on. I probably won't go back. read more

This place looks so cute from the outside but the inside is awful! The coffee was not very good, the bathroom was disgusting and they require a $5 minimum for cards which they have no signage for. Come on, you are a coffee shop....most of your drinks are under $5. read more

I find the breakfast sandwiches to be delicious and a good alternative to dunkin or McDonald's. the coffee is good, the prices are reasonable and it's a cute spot. read more

I can't understand the poor or so-so reviews of this place. My husband and I love this place. We drive 20 minutes each way to get their bagels on weekends. They are so good, apparently they get them fresh from NY every morning. We mostly go for breakfast, which has always been excellent. The owner is a nice, hardworking guy who clearly puts a lot of care into the food, and we like to support a local small business. We recently discovered their soups for lunch, which are all homemade--so far we've tried four varieties and loved them all. This is our only breakfast spot in Old Saybrook since Paperback Cafe is not so great any more after its owners changed. read more

Actually i thought differently, since the cafe is under new management i think it has gotten better! i love the turkey club and its so cozy and makes you feel a home. i totally recommend eating here. read more