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4.8 (31 reviews)
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Kevin D.

Ct greatest hits cafe with good seating Once again, expanding out my breakfast searches. Found this place randomly so headed down to give them a try. Walking in, immediately greeted by the owner. The place is very much a family owned and run location. The place is smaller but lots of comfy couches and modern decorations. The menu was a mix of breakfast hits. They know they are a smaller shop, do they highlight some of the best of the best in the state. Giv coffee, Goldberg bagels, Neil's donuts, and other local shops, announced with pride and on display. I appreciate places that recognize they might not be strong on certain items do they source from those who can. I got an affogato, sausages and cheese bagel, and a few Neil's donuts. The food came out quick, took some artsy pics then dug in. The affogato had lots of pistachios, coffee was strong and ice cream was nice and sweet. Could have done without the whipped cream, but the flavors were there. The sausage egg and cheese bagel, the bagel was very good, but didn't match well with the sandwich. A very good bagel has a chewy exterior and soft interior. This bagel has that, but it wasn't a good match for the soft egg slab and sausage patty. This bagel is a very good lunch sandwich or a schmere bagel, but not the best for a sandwich. The Neil's donuts were fresh and tasty, no complaints there. Pricing was higher than expected, but the quality was there to help justify it. I may skip the donuts next time I go and swap out the bagel for a biscuit, but it's a very good breakfast spot for the area

Lucky Charms Latte! (Photo by Deanna Troy Travels)
Deanna H.

This place is a perfect addition to Newington. Plenty of seating, just beware this venue can get crowded on the weekends. They even have fun themed beverages for different seasons, pictured is their "Lucky Charms" latte. This is a good meeting spot for friends and familes.

Sausage egg and cheese biscuit
Kara S.

Do you like baked goods? Do you like sandwiches, both breakfast and lunch? Do you like good coffee, comfortable seating and friendly staff? You've come to the right place. I am a breakfast sandwich person, big time. Always savory too. My wife and I had a delightful Friday off recently and made the trip on over to this wonderful spot for some biscuit sandwiches and treats to take home. The biscuit sandwiches were delicious. My only complaints would be that the egg is a little too thick and it could use a titch of pepper and/or tabasco in it. That said, the biscuit, meat (I got sausage) and cheese are a great combination. The biscuit is crumbly in the best way too. We also nabbed two cheddar, chive, garlic biscuits to go as well as two Neil's Boston Creme doughnuts, which were killer. I can't personally vouch for the coffee but we met a lovely guy there who is obsessed with great coffee and he said that Community Room coffee is awesome. Check them out. I think you'll love it.

More outdoor seating
Marie B.

LOVE this place! Perfect hang out. Good sit down place with friends or family. Also a great spot to work remotely. Great sit down comfort food and great coffee. The baristas are very nice. The serve with a smile and very friendly. Personable.

Comfy seating
Jason P.

The Community Room Cafe (CRC) just opened adjacent to the parking area behind Newington Center businesses like Rooster Company, Carvel, etc. It shares a building with a Century 21 and Allstate Insurance. It has some nice elements like colorful and comfy seating, but it also has the ceiling of what looks like an older small office building. Changing the ceiling at some point would help establish a more friendly vibe. CRC serves coffee, coffee beverages, breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. They have donuts from beloved Neil's and bagels from OG legit bagel provider Goldberg's. I'm familiar with both Neil's and Goldberg's and the food from there looked on point. CRC sells bags of Giv coffee, which is one of my favorite CT roasters. I assume this means that CRC's coffee is made with Giv, but I don't know that for sure. I do not have the impression that CRC is looking to compete with area coffee places that sell high end specialty coffee beverages. For instance, a customer asked if they could make a chai beverage, and the customer was told they could only give her a pre-made chai. So if you're looking for a specialty drink with a name such as "Lavender Haze Lattez", you may need to find that elsewhere at least for now. I ordered a black iced coffee. CRC is still developing muscle memory for its ordering system. It took the cashier about 2 minutes to process my black iced coffee order. I assume they will figure out that sort of thing and I'm not factoring it into my review. I like Giv, but this one didn't stand out fpr me. It seemed like the coffee to water ratio may have been a bit off towards the water side. It was pretty good though. CRC seems to emphasize a certain purpose and bolstering a sense of community. There is a neon sign that says "gathering" and an artsy sign that said "Drinking Coffee and Praising Jesus." I've seen references to the fact that you can reserve or rent the room for meetings. I'm interested to see how CRC evolves. For now, I would rate it as 4 Stars.

Neil's donut, cold brew with cold foam, yogurt bowl, egg sandwich
Katie F.

Ok to start- what genuinely nice people!!! So many great options and great coffee drinks. We got the yogurt bowl, banana cold brew, and yogurt bowl and everything was delicious. So many menu items I need to come back for! Also a very good selection of options for gluten free AND celiac safe (they know cross contamination procedure etc). Great seating options inside and out. Cozy couches and table games if you want to hang out for a while. Great way to start the day

Cranberry Lemonade
Ana B.

Even though Newington isn't "my" town, I'm here pretty often, as some of my closest friends live here. Their brand new Community Room Cafe aims to bring the community together while slowly creating more of a downtown feel. What a tastefully designed space! Given that the Christmas season is fast approaching, they have some cute holiday decor already out. They have a pretty large menu of some tasty breakfast and lunch options. I was intrigued by the Brussels Sprouts Salad. On this occasion I wasn't hungry, so that will be for my next time. They have Neil's Donuts and Giv Coffee as their partners. They also offer Avery's Soda. I got a mocha, a cappuccino, Avery's Fruit Punch soda and a very large Neil's Boston Creme donut. Would you believe it, but these four items were just $11.35!? Maybe they charged me in error, but whatever it is, I'll take it. My mocha tasted as it should. Rich, chocolatey, frothy and delicious. The Boston Creme donut was perfect for sharing. I'm not kidding, even the half was a generous portion! I also got a Cranberry Lemonade. It was sweet, cool and refreshing! The Community Room Cafe is a wonderful addition to the area. You could come here to socialize with friends or to get some work done.

Match Latte special and a chocolate glazed Neil's donut.

A hidden gem. I almost don't want to talk about it out of fear of becoming too popular. I thought this was like a community center for the town so it took me a minute to realize this was a legit coffee shop. Specials for the month are on a board. Got one, loved it. Can we talk about how they get fresh Neil's donuts daily??!!! I can get amazing coffee and don't have to drive to Neil's? Staff is super friendly. I will be returning often.

Trisha V.

Wonderful & inviting cafe! A prettily designed space featuring a great set up with tables and chairs. Best part is the comfy chairs. This is where I sat and enjoyed my delicious latte. They feature Neil's Donuts which are amazing. Prices are good too. You should check them out!

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The staff is super friendly! The food is quick and tasty. Probably my favorite coffee too. And the space is clean yet cozy.

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I never been a big coffee drinker the roast at the Community Room Cafe doesn't lead the normal side effects for me or my wife

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