What a Lil gem in Bristol! Super welcoming, local folks…read moreworking hard. The coffee is really good to boot. I like to bring my computer & be productive!

Local hidden gem in the the West End of Bristol CT. There is 1 hour free parking in front of café…read more Do not be fooled by the construction and the area....inside the cafe, it's absolutely beautiful and meticulously clean... very good vibes in here.... they have a straightforward coffee menu, I noticed many ppl getting churros, so there are small treats you can order from the kitchen. We were told about the patio out back, which, OMG, it sits on the River, completely private with such a nice sized space. I chose dark roast beans and coffee to drink and also brought home a classic mug. It remained busy because it's such a great coffee bean!!! And there was a mix of guests who stayed and sat on their computer, visited with friends, and enjoyed this delightful spot. A MUST TRY FOR COFFEE LOVERS! you will love it! Thanks Cafe Real for being a part of the Bristol Community

I had a disappointing experience here that future customers should be aware of. When I spoke with…read morea staff member, she consistently avoided eye contact, which came across as dismissive and unprofessional. This set an uncomfortable tone for the entire interaction. To make matters worse, the food I received wasn't the same as what I had ordered previously, and there seemed to be confusion about who handled the original order. I feel like the subsequent orders I placed were not as good as the first order when the "particular staff" who took the order was not aware who was placing the order. I feel there is a racial undertone here but can't say it outright to the staff because of plausible deniability. The lack of attention to detail and the inattentive service made me feel overlooked as a customer. Customers deserve clear communication, basic respect, and accuracy with their orders. Unfortunately, my experience fell short in all these areas. I hope the management takes steps to improve because these issues directly affect trust and satisfaction. Needless to say, I won't be coming back. There are a lot of cafes in the area. Too bad though because this is the closest establishment to our place.

Relax cozy vibe. Coffee flights and good staff. Got a bacon egg and cheese crescent sandwich and…read moreit was delicious!

we've been finding new coffee shops on Sundays to go visit. This is a really cool location. It is…read morejust outside of the Bristol Bazar so we decided to grab some coffee, beverages and stroll through the bazaar. I had a peanut butter and marshmallow cold brew, which was absolutely freaking amazing My husband had a cappuccino and is usually pretty particular about them and said that it was perfect nice and light We've been hearing a lot about the espresso martinis and cannot wait to come back and try them. We were unfortunately too hung over even for the hair of the dog lol Everybody was super friendly so service was absolutely amazing.

Very cool spot and they have the Bristol Bazar right next-door! So if you wanted to do some…read moreshopping with your coffee, you could! I work in healthcare therefore I arrived at the exact minute it opened, which probably didn't enthuse the employee. However, the pistachio cold brew, which was a summer special was one of the best pistachio cold bruise I have ever tried. I would love if they would have it year-round. However I know the season is now. #Fall. Very cool vibe and I would love to try their adult beverages after work next time!

Finally in CT, a legitimate coffee and roasting shop. Excellent coffee/espresso, baked goods…read more Excellent service Outstanding atmosphere and layout, great music, scooby doo on the screen Somebody knows what they're doing here. My family and I will return soon, make a drive, Southington unlike Danbury is special (we will see if the big "C" in consistency will hold up; that's been a CT prob, but this place I doubt it will disappoint)

Great location! My second time there. But this time I actually stayed and had a muffin with a…read morelatte. Did not like the latte of choice. The barista did tell me it would be but I couldn't get myself to finish it! Overly sweet but I was happy with my GF muffin. Location is big, clean and ofcourse it's always nicely decorated and fun!

This cute little place did not disappoint. Here for a quick trip and passing through found this…read morehidden gem and absolutely wish we had one in my part of the world. Picked up a half dozen bagels for a presentation and ordered the smoked salmon and capers on a garlic bagel! Can we say "party in my mouth." Whoa!! The flavor in every bite was exquisite!

Always friendly and food always good. Very few places can cook my eggs spot on and this is one of…read morethem. Not fancy but definitely unique, especially for coffee lovers, which I am not but my wife is. Seating is a bit limited.

This was one of the coolest places to hangout and talk with friends. There is a parking look steps…read moreaway. When you walk in, it's really a nice break from reality with all of the whimsical, antique, speakeasy feel. You can sip on tea and coffee and walk around the shop. Nice size biscotti went well with their tea. I had the blueberry muffin also. My friend and I had two cups of tea that were great! Staff is super nice and we could have spent more than 2 hrs in there just relaxing and catching up. I look forward to going back there. It's a nice intimate space to sit alone or a couple of friends.

Tea shop during the day and an underground speakeasy by night…read more A group of friends and I came here for the first time and we were very impressed with a short wait time, and the very cool ambience and set up of the different areas to sit at Our server told us they specialized in mythological crafted cocktails, which came with an added ritual. I got Aset, the Egyptian goddess of healing, magic, funereal rites, and motherhood. ASET (EGYPTIAN) color-changing twist on a corpse reviver butterfly pea flower infused prairie gin, luxardo triple sec, elderflower liqueur, lemon, glitter MICTLANTECUTLI (AZTEC) blood orange margarita, rocks blood orange tequila, blood orange liqueur, lime, orange bitters, smoked salt We also Mediterranean: Hummus, Olives Herb, Chips Everything was very good and I would definitely come back during the day to check out their tea shop

Yelp is asking me to answer the question - What went well ?…read more Is this place a secret gem? I'm not sure but we are so happy we found this place. I feel the need to leave this review here now just in case I forget to leave a actual proper long review. This is our third time, a humble looking joint so we come here always just expecting it's going to be " meh". But we keep coming back, collecting calories around our waist because everything is so good here! Service - always awesome. Everyone here looks like they work cohesively, everyone is smiling working hard . Coffees always refilled. Food- fantastic, always fresh, on point. This time I got an omelette with tomatoes and this is the first time I had an omelet where the tomatoes don't get mushy. Their hash browns are also amazing! ... while we like the shredded we LOVE the fried- like mini French fries. While all of their proteins are awesome - their turkey bacon deserves a special shout out because it often misses the mark at most places.. but not here . And then there are the little things - clean bathrooms, condiments on the table are clean and not sticky or gross !! Anyway, come here.

Had breakfast here this morning. Had recently done a few of our normal spots recently so looked for…read morea different place. Place was very large and packed when we showed up at 9:30. We had a group of 6 so had a 20 minute wait, not sure if they take reservations. If we had a smaller group I think we would have been sat quicker. Sunday mornings they only serve breakfast. Lots of great choices on the menu. Everyone enjoyed what they'd gotten. Prices were somewhat inexpensive and they had some interesting options I'd like to have in the future. Absolutely will come back.

Discovered this place when we considered moving into the area. We ended up moving somewhere else,…read morebut I still wanted to come back at some point and I'm glad we did. Came in right after opening and it was only us and the two workers who took our order and made everything. Loved the cottagecore vibes. Couldn't believe how large a menu such a small place had. Plus that weekly specials board. Everything we had was excellent and we absolutely be coming back.

Very welcoming and eclectic coffee shop. Food was very good as well as the coffee!…read more We talked for hours and felt very welcomed. Great establishment

Loved how cozy and festive this spot was around the holidays, with cute decorations, jazzy music…read moreand comfy banquette seating. The cortado I ordered was perfectly crafted with good flavor, and the service was extremely friendly and personable. They offer a good selection of breakfast sandwiches and toasts, and the salmon avocado toast I ordered was pretty tasty, although the portion was slightly smaller than expected. Super easy parking outside the cafe. I'd pop in again on my next drive through the area.

We stopped by at Lions Den to grab an iced latte purely because the reviews were great and they…read moreoffer coconut milk choice as dairy alternative. I ordered Caramel Biscotti Latte and it was delicious- perfect texture and balanced taste. There is plenty of tables to sit inside. Can't wait to be back to try more lattes and I'm sure it would be a great evening to sip an iced latte while seating outdoors on their patio in warm weather. [Caramel Biscotti Latte (16oz, iced, coconut milk, regular espresso) $7.64]

Finally tried this place after years of seeing it in my town. Blew my tastebuds away! I haven't had…read moregood lamb in a while and this place reminded me what lamb should taste like. Falafel was also really good. I had both on top of my rice with white sauce and the combination was perfect. Salad was really fresh no bad veggies or weepy greens. Came with dressing. Pita was a little too black for me but nevertheless I didn't really mind because it was good. The hummus is different from the hummus in used to eating/making but I didn't mind it at all! The service was also really great, the lady working (who gave me my food) was very nice and made small talk with me. Not a sit down, place only take out, but inside looks really cool. I would definitely recommend this place 9/10!!!

Wanted to try something new and I keep seeing this restaurant on grubhub but I'm always scared to…read moretry new places not in person. Well let me tell you this place exceeded my expectations. After ordering I realized I didn't ask for the sauce on the side, I was beyond impressed by the presentation when it arrived as all the sauces were on the side as well as the chicken so that my salad didn't get soggy. Everything was neatly packed. The chicken was juicy and flavorful and seasoned but not too salty. The salad was beautiful fresh spring mix blend, and it came with a homemade lemony vinaigrette. I got a side of falafel and they were cooked to perfection, well seasoned. The humus was actually better than mine and I'm Middle Eastern. It came with warm pita bread that had a light char on it and really added a depth of flavor. My only regret is I didn't order one for leftovers tomorrow! Good portions for the price. if you're checking out reviews because you're skeptical like me give them a try you definitely won't be disappointed!