Went in for a Cappuccino, but could not resist one of their locally baked breakfast pastries. I…read morewould not go anywhere else for a cappuccino! They have a super coffee machine imported from Italia and they obviously know how to use it too! I would not go anyplace else if it's an espresso or cappuccino you desire. Service was great (counter service). Seating was ample and comfortable.

The service is attentive here. The espresso is made well!…read more They have lots of gluten free options for snacks or breakfast items, like the overnight oats or energy bites. I had the carrot cake inspired overnight oats and I liked that they weren't sweet, but did notice a complete lack of raisins which were listed on the ingredient list and would have elevated the flavor. I would definitely go back and try more items!

Le Jardin Cafe is a Parisian-inspired garden café that opened in Wallingford, Connecticut in…read moreFebruary 2023. It was founded by Fabiola "Fabi" Giguere along with her husband Brad and sons Francisco and Jean Pierre. Fabi and Brad both have over 30 years in the business industry: Fabi worked in the commercial cleaning industry and Brad has 20 years of experience as a trained chef. The couple saw a need for French-inspired café in downtown Wallingford, so they acquired a location on North Main Street that had previously been a branch of Wells Fargo Bank. For the new business venture, the family chose the name "Le Jardin" which is French for "The Garden". Their intention is to provide the public a place meant for lingering: where coffee is savored, meals are unhurried and conversation comes naturally. The menu features egg dishes, omelettes, crepes (both sweet and savory), French toast, waffles, French-inspired dishes, tartines, salads & bowls, and a variety of different coffees, mocktails and specialty dishes. Le Jardin shares a space with ACHIQ Designs: Fabi's sister boutique which sells jewelry, clothing, and gifts. My family and I visited Le Jardin Cafe for brunch. We had heard that they had some new autumn-inspired specials and were interested in stopping by. The interior was cozy, charming, and filled with lush greenery, cascading florals, and climbing vines. After looking over the menu, I ordered the "Apple Pie Tarte Crepes" (filled with chopped warm apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, whipped cream & caramel), my wife ordered the "Bistro Breakfast Bliss" (breakfast potatoes, tomatoes, avocado, greens, tzatziki, one sunny egg), our older son ordered the "Oreo Berries 'n Cream Crepes" (filled with strawberries, Oreos, whipped cream & chocolate syrup), and our younger son ordered a "Chocolate Croissant". Everything was delicious! My crepes were full of warm, gooey apples and autumn spices and my wife loved all of the fresh, flavorful ingredients in her breakfast bowl. Our sons loved their dishes too. To wash everything down, my wife had the "Warm Caramel Apple Cider" (warm apple cider w/ caramel & vanilla extract, ground cinnamon) and I had the "Pumpkin Spice Latte" (double shot of espresso, milk, pumpkin spice, brown sugar, whipped cream & cinnamon). The latter was served iced in a real sugar pumpkin! It was as delicious as it was aesthetically pleasing: the perfect iced coffee for autumn! We had such a wonderful experience at Le Jardin and hope to return in the future!

I came here for lunch and had a fabulous omelette it was called the Parisian. My friend had the…read moreavocado toast with tomato and micro greens. I love the decor as well staff was friendly our girl I think was new . . Definitely recommend it for a place to do work or meet friends for lunch or breakfast. I wish they had a few more sandwich options. But it was very good . Indoor and outdoor seating Enjoy

Service and food is excellent ! Beautiful place!…read moreCoffee is great and different flavors

I normally try to give places the benefit of the doubt, but our experience at The Bees Knees Bistro…read morein Wallingford was honestly very disappointing and upsetting. My family and I arrived while it was raining outside with our young daughters in strollers, expecting to sit down for a meal and get out of the weather. Instead, we were told we could not come in with the strollers and essentially felt unwelcome the moment we walked through the door. As parents of babies who are still too young to sit safely in high chairs on their own, the strollers are not optional for us , they are necessary. We were not being disruptive, rude, or inconsiderate. We were simply trying to have a meal as a family. Rather than attempting to accommodate us or show any understanding, we were left feeling like having children made us an inconvenience. What made the situation even worse was the fact that it was pouring outside. Any level of kindness or flexibility would have gone a long way. Instead, we felt embarrassed, frustrated, and honestly shocked by the lack of compassion and customer service. Families with young children already face enough challenges going out in public, and experiences like this make it even harder. We ended up leaving and taking our business somewhere else that was far more welcoming and understanding toward families. It is disappointing because we were genuinely looking forward to trying this restaurant, but first impressions matter. A restaurant does not need to be "kid-centered" to still treat parents and babies with basic respect and decency. I completely understand that restaurants may have space limitations or policies, but there is a respectful and compassionate way to handle situations like this. Instead, the experience came across as cold and dismissive. There are many restaurants in the area that are happy to accommodate families, and moving forward those are the businesses I will continue to support. Unfortunately, after this experience, I will not be returning and would not recommend this restaurant to families with infants or children who still require strollers or extra accommodations. I wont be going back and giving them .you business, nor will I be recommending this place to anyone. Totally rude and discrimination towards those with babies. I did not feel cherished like their website says every guest is. Its sad because this will and im sure does effect their business. I will never give them my business after yesterday. No attempts at accommodating us or evening offering to let us sit outside, lazy staff, but yet there were 3 teenage girls taking names for the wait list. What a joke.

What went well is everything. Clean and sparsely (nicely) decorated. Menu items were clearly marked…read more(coffee choices, syrups, specials). Lovely little pastry display as well as grab and go fridge with cold drinks. Best of all was the pleasant barista, just how you want to be greeted... and she was knowledgeable. My coffee was beautifully made and was very good tasting. I chose from one of the specials each of which was a type of cereal in honor of it being "back to school" month. I had not realized they did have savory breakfast options (the one sign I apparently missed). They also have signage promoting local activities and businesses. A very small retail (soaps & drinking vessels). One 2 person table outside.

Friendly staff, and lots of creative items on the menus! The espresso and coffee to me has the…read moretaste of a light roast, and I usually prefer a medium roast. The sugar free brown sugar syrup reminds me of fall in a cup! I love that they support smaller businesses as well and that they add themed decor based on the season.

This is my first time here. My brother sent me a Facebook post of the Berzerker I thought it was…read moreright up my alley. Once I saw that picture, I got in my car and ordered it. It did not disappoint. The sandwich is topped with a toasted pretzel bun. The sandwich contained eggs, crispy bacon, melted cheddar, chipotle aioli and hash brown patty. I also got the side of hash browns and the suggested paired drink of the Cookie Monster. The Cookie Monster is a cookie butter, cold brew topped with cookie butter cold foam. All of these items were very delicious. I do have to note my stomach didn't exactly enjoy the combination but a couple steps of Gingerale and I was good to go. That place was fairly busy. It was Friday night around 6 PM that I went. Staff was super friendly and walked me through the process as I've never been there before, so it was very easy to understand the process.

We were in the area so we decided to stop by yellow kings and grab the new golden hour coffee…read moreflight. It was so good. Came with 5 different iced coffees. Which were all delicious! I enjoyed every single one. My favorite was the MARSHZILLA COLD BREW it was made with the following HASTUR'S COLD BREW SHAKEN WITH OUR HOUSE-MADE NUZILLA SAUCE, TOPPED WITH MARSHMALLOW COLD FOAM. We also grabbed a jalapeño cheddar bagel with cream cheese. Service was fast and prices were fair.

Crossroads Coffee feels like a true hardworking, one woman show. Every time I've stopped in, the…read moresame girl is behind the bar, and she is absolutely killing it. It's so nice to see someone who is clearly passionate about coffee and takes so much pride in what she does. She moves so quickly and efficiently, and I've never had a bad coffee nor pastry here. They have a great selection of house made syrups, along with a rotating list of monthly specialty drinks, so there's always something new to try!! The shop itself is tiny, but has such a cozy, welcoming vibe and is the perfect little spot to catch up with a friend. Definitely worth stopping in if you're in the area!

I finally had the absolute pleasure of visiting Crossroads recently. What an outstanding place…read more Super awesome, cool and friendly owner/staff. Inviting comfy space. So far, I have only tried the one latte, the jasmine peach latte, which had peach puree, house made jasmine syrup, house made white tea cold foam and dried peaches. It was probably the best latte I have ever had. While their specialty drinks are only available small & medium, their sizes are 16 oz, 20 oz, 24 oz, so the small is actually the equivalent of some shops' large. I have only heard good things about their baked goods/pastries and they both looked and sounded amazing. I can't wait to try one hopefully very soon! Overall it was as close to a perfect experience as you get. Must try for sure. Immediate top spot for me.

I Agree! I'm not a fan of their other bakery items but they make the best doughnuts! I have been…read moretold their breakfast sandwiches are stellar but I haven't tried them- yet. I usually stop in early on my way work and pick up a dozen to share, when I walk in with that box I suddenly become Very Popular!! What makes them great? Neil's doughnuts are substantial without being heavy or doughy. I have never gotten a doughnut or cruller that was overcooked or oily, they know what they're doing and have good QC. Their filled doughnuts don't have a little squirt of filling piped in the end, they split them and generously fill each one. Yes, they are extremely busy, parking can be a little exciting and the line is usually out the door but it's organized, the customers know the drill and behave and the counter staff is well trained and fast; patient too for the indecisive of us. I have only been to the Wallingford one but there is a second Neil's in Middletown, not at all too much of a good thing!.

Quite an emotional overreaction, Neil. For starters, you're welcome for the support I have shown…read moreyour business over the years. I'd highly recommend a PR person- you speak like you're reading out of a DJT manifesto. I wish for you and your business the same energy you put into the world, Neil. PS- forget the vegan donuts. Start adding antipsychotics into the ones you eat, dude.

Great spot! Ordered takeout and everyone loved their sandwiches. Wife appreciates the gluten-free…read morebread option. I opted for a fall salad which was a nice portion and delicious! Food was ready as promised and service was friendly. Cute spot. Good food. Would definitely eat here again.

It has taken me way too long to write this review, but I only recently started reviewing some of…read morethe places I've loved over the years, and The Eatery absolutely deserves one. When I lived in Wallingford for about three years, The Eatery became one of my places. I would stop in for breakfast before work, or someone from my team would make the breakfast run. At least once a month, we had to have an Eatery morning. We ordered lunch from here too, so over time this little place became part of our routine. When I eventually left Wallingford, my team actually bought me my last breakfast sandwich from The Eatery before I left. It sounds like such a small thing, but it was honestly bittersweet because they knew how much I loved this place. And years later? It's still just as good. One of the biggest reasons The Eatery has always stood out to me is the customer service. Everyone I've encountered has been sweet, polite and welcoming, but I especially have to mention Sam. Over the years, she became one of those people who made you feel like more than just another customer. She genuinely got to know her regulars. There were times I'd place my order online and it felt like she already knew I was coming. I'd walk through the door and she'd have everything ready. She has always been incredibly kind, caring and attentive, not only with me, but with the customers around her as well. That kind of customer service is something you remember. My son has been eating their food since he was around one year old, and he STILL loves it. Now whenever we're back in Connecticut for his appointments, my mom will ask, "Can we please stop at The Eatery?". Sometimes we're able to make it and sometimes we're not, but this past Friday we finally did. I ordered my favorite kind of breakfast: a bacon, egg & cheese on a pretzel roll. SO GOOD. The pretzel roll with the warm egg, bacon and melted cheese is such a perfect combination. My mom ordered her bacon, egg & cheese on ciabatta, and my son had one as well. Although apparently his wasn't enough, because he ended up stealing mine. Apparently Mom's food always tastes better. I also tried what I believe was their watermelon mint refresher/tea, which was refreshing and perfect with breakfast, while my mom had a caramel coffee that she absolutely loved. And please don't think they're only a breakfast spot. Their lunch is just as good. I used to order their salads all the time during work, and they were always incredibly fresh. In fact, my coworkers were notorious for wanting some of my salad because they knew where it came from. Everything always tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared rather than like something that had been sitting around. Another thing I love is seeing how much this place has grown. I remember what it was like when I first discovered it, and coming back years later and seeing what they've created is wonderful. They've added so much personality while somehow keeping the same warm feeling and the same wonderful people. The atmosphere is adorable. It's bright, clean, modern and welcoming, with tons of beautiful greenery, hanging plants, warm wood tones, woven light fixtures and fun pops of color. The big "Hello Wallingford!" mural is such a cute touch. There are little details everywhere, but it doesn't feel overdone, it has that relaxed neighborhood café feeling where you can grab your food and go or just enjoy being there. I also love how they change things up for the seasons and different occasions. They always seem to have something fun going on, especially around fall and the holidays, and I believe they offer catering as well. Funny enough, before I discovered The Eatery, I had driven past it so many times without realizing what I was missing. Once I finally stopped in, it became somewhere I went for years. If you live in Wallingford, you need to try this place. And honestly, even if you're coming from North Haven, New Haven or elsewhere in the area, make the drive. It's worth it. I may not live in Connecticut anymore, but whenever we're back in the area, The Eatery is still one of those places my family wants to stop. The food is delicious, the ingredients taste fresh, the atmosphere is beautiful, and most importantly the people have remained just as kind and welcoming as I remember them. Some restaurants are simply places you eat. The Eatery became part of my memories of living in Wallingford, and that's probably the best compliment I can give them. Keep telling them they need a second location in another state! Everyone deserves to try how amazing they are

Unsure how I like this. App, preorder, at tablet?…read more Came here for the first time unexpectedly and unknowing this was a quick, order like chick fil a from the tablet, ordering system This was WAY too fast paced for me. Under pressure and no exceeding expectations I will say the coffee was out quick, but this is not your average coffee spot. No ordering inside. Drive thru only

Just found this drive thru coffee shop and it was definitely a speedy experience. You order through…read morethe drive-through only and staff even brings you up tablets to help you order as you wait in line. Very fast paced if you need a coffee and in a hurry, I got a cold brew caramel iced coffee with cold foam on top. I thought it was good. Service is fast and friendly prices are fair.

Perkatory happened to be along our path of travel and has been a coffee shop my wife and I have…read morewanted to check out. The vibes did not disappoint especially for October/Halloween time frame. Although I am done for that vibe all year long and clearly the popularity of Perkatory proves I am not alone. Even being later in the day this place was busy with lots of groups hanging out enjoying the space. Being a coffee roaster they had lots of different beans you could take home too which is always a plus. Besides the vibes, the drinks my wife and I got were fantastic as well! Staff were friendly and drinks took no time whatsoever. My wife went an Iced Lavender Latte (w/ Oat Milk) while I went with a seasonal special of the Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte. Both drinks were well made with a good balance of the addition of the flavors and the espresso. Would definitely return for the overall vibes and drinks. If we were local it would be a spot we would frequently visit! Check them out!

The coffee here is always good. I love the honey lavender late they usually have a gluten free…read moresnack of some sort it is not always the same thing. The service is decent. You order they call you name and you take it to sit or leave whichever you perferfer