What a cute place! Cozy and inviting! We were lucky enough to come at a time when Chan was there…read more What a lovely & talented woman! We ended up with a box of goodies that were all amazing! There were red velvet/ cream cheese little cakes, chocolate with graham and marshmallow, cheese danish, jalapeño cookies, fruit tarts, and one that had cheese and meatballs. Amazing. They also serve coffee, lattes, espresso...go give Chan some love.

#40 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more This is an Asian-owned, female-owned bakery and coffee shop with delicious Asian-inspired pastries and fun drinks! We came on a Sunday around 10:30am and they were almost out of some of their pastries. Definitely go there earlier. But that just shows how fresh everything is! Firstly, all of the pastries looked delicious! It was so hard to just pick one so we needed up picking 3. Cheesy hotdog bread, kbbq short rib bread, and a cranberry cream cheese pastry. They were all SOOO GOOD! The bread is so soft and the flavors were delicious. They have lots of fun seasonal drinks, caffeinated and non-caffeinated. They also have boba! I got an ube banana latte and my friend got their seasonal Coquito latte which was recommended. Both were delicious (and very strong). The service was immaculate. I didn't catch the cashier's name but she was younger with brown hair. The sweetest person ever! Definitely made the experience more enjoyable. The owner, Chan also gifted us a piece of delicious oreo cake for fun! It was so yummy and not too sweet. I cannot recommend this place enough!

Still makes the BEST bread and stuffed bread in Connecticut. The owner and staff are outstanding…read more Their spinach breads are truly the best in Connecticut. I call in the day before and put my take out order in. Next morning at the time we discussed and everything is packed and ready to go. All just out of the oven and as usual excellent. Runs the bakery like he has run it for decades. Outstanding baked goods , excellent pizza, sandwiches and coffees. 5 Stars - A+

Cute small cafe/bakery with good food! My first time here and I enjoyed a bacon egg and cheese on a…read morecroissant with a coffee. I also ordered some Italian cookies and a pumpkin muffin! I will be back again! Enjoyed everything especially the pumpkin muffin :)

One of my favorite local spots for coffee, tea and breakfast/brunch/lunch! We love this place. You…read morecan bring your dog! (They have dog treats.) Absolutely everything I have ever had has been so good, my friends all agree. We love Bruno's! They switch up their specials - monthly, I believe. Follow them on Instagram! They have multiple locations as well. Specials: Nova's Nutella Latte - with oat milk* Nutella latte topped with cocoa powder Things on the menu that I've had and loved: The Doodle: Sausage, Bacon, Hash Brown, Egg, Cheddar Cheese & Hot Honey on a Bagel The French Riviera Egg, Goat Cheese, Avocado, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Kalamata Olives on an Il Filone Baguette Di Parma Panini Prosciutto di Parma, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Glaze & Apple on an Il Filone Baguette Breky Burrito (Breakfast burrito) 3 Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Cherry Peppers, Hash Brown, Sriracha Aioli & Cheddar Cheese on a Spinach Wrap Bruno's Bite (avocado toast, one of the 6 avotoast options on the menu) Egg, Avocado, Hot Honey, Feta & Chili Flakes The Ville Turkey, Avocado, Bacon, Tomato, Arugula & Sriracha Aioli on Sourdough They have a huge selection of fresh pastries that always look and smell stunning!! Let's talk service! They are always warm and welcoming. Attentive, friendly, patient, accurate and professional! We love that! My daughter nearly learned how to walk here. (She took laps up and down and outside holding my friends' hands... learned how to take her steps without assistance the very next day. If that isn't testimonial enough, Bruno's will always hold a special place in my heart. Also my friends get upset if they find out I went to Bruno's without them ("YOU WENT TO BRUNO's WITHOUT ME?!") Which of course I would not ever do. I always recommend people check out this spot and they always come back grateful and excited to return.

I've heard so much about Bruno's Cafe. I tried going here a few months ago, but they were closed…read morefor renovations. Although a scenic drive to Bruno's, it is completely out of the way for me, but I wanted to try them. This cafe is small, and very busy. They have some seating options, but all the seats were taken. They did have some tables and chairs outside, and it was a pleasant day to sit outside. Their milk is sourced from Arethusa Farms, one of the best, if not THE BEST local dairy resources. Their menu is large with coffee, tea, refreshers, including pastries, breakfast and lunch options. On this trip we got coffees. I got Nova's Nutella Latte, the others got a mocha and Kiwi, Mint & Lemongrass refresher. These were all very pricey, I was a bit taken aback. Each drink was between $9.00 and $10.00. Maybe it's because of the locally sourced milk, I can't think of another reason. My Nutella Latte was very chocholatey and very tasty, but my cup was also filled with ice all the way to the top. The refresher was very sweet, but a unique combo of flavors and pretty refreshing. The mocha was solid. Overall, maybe I got the wrong things at Bruno's, but I can't say I was super impressed, especially at such a high cost.

Firstly, I would like to formally apologize to Tony and his staff. I have been working in the…read moreCromwell general area for 5 years and have only visited this absolute gem YESTERDAY. How could I possibly have been going to Starbucks over this delight?! I'm so sorry, friends. I should have my queer card revoked and sent to straight jail. This place is incredible. It's decorated like every queer neurospicy teen's dream, which is 100% my aesthetic. Firstly, the drinks: They have a variety of delightfully named beverages, both with and without espresso. I picked my Creme Bru-Lattee and paid for it before I even noticed the MLP:FIM themed bevs, but tell Twilight Sparkle I'll be back for her. The iced confection was a dream. My girlfriend ordered the thai iced tea and she also enjoyed it, but admitted that mine was better. THE BAKED GOODS!!! Having to only pick one to eat was challenging and, frankly, homophobic. How can I possibly pick one jewel in an entire treasure chest? Sure, I could have brought some home to do but that is besides the point, mama is on a budget. I had the gluten free chocolate peanut butter torte which did not seem GF at all and was heavenly. I admit I was audibly moaning while enjoying it. I made a scene. I am looking forward to going back to amend for my sins of coffee breaks wasted at the starbucks down the street. In closing. Yaaaas queen!

I've heard so much about Tony's Flour Shop, I am so happy I recently got to check them out my self…read more I am almost never in Cromwell, but on this occasion I was meeting a friend and Tony's was the perfect midpoint for us. This place is so adorable on the inside, it is small and pretty intimate, but the decor is precious! There are so many toadstools (the oversized red mushrooms with polka dots) and rainbows everywhere. Tony's specialty's are all his mom's recipes. There was a delightful selection of an assortment of sweets. Of course you can get your coffees and teas too. Each month they change their drink specials. I got a slice of their Salted Caramel Pecan Blondie and a May Specialty Latte called Fay Valentine. The Blondie was rich with caramel on the outside but decadently sweet, yet crunchy. This is an indulgence for sure! The Fay Valentine is a Banana and Peanut Butter Latte, absolutely delicious! I kept slurping long after it was gone! Please go check out the restroom at Tony's, even if nature isn't calling you to go. I have never before encountered a more magical restroom. If I tell you there's Alice herself hanging upside down from the ceiling, maybe that's enough reason to go. I had a wonderful time with my friend at Tony's Flour Shop, the staff is super helpful and friendly. I cannot wait to return.

Bagel was great. Service was excellent…read more However, while we were eating, a worker started sweeping the floor and actually came just next to our table to continue sweeping with a very old and useless broom. We asked HER to stop and she did. Don't think we'll go there again

First time coming to Hartford baking company in west Hartford. I had heard great things so I was…read moreexcited to finally try it out. I was meeting a friend for coffee so I got to try one of the speciality drink of the season. I choose the iced coconut macaroon latte , and it was delicious! They have some seating downstairs and seating upstairs as well which is nice ! And they have the best freshest bread which I also recommend !

I've heard so much about Seed, for a while now. I haven't had the chance to go because they close…read moreearly on the weekends. I finally got to go this week. Seed is open in Glastonbury and in Berlin. I went to the one in Berlin. The interior is super cute! They have comfy seating, with a little bookshelf. They also have bar seating. The art is colorful and inviting. It looks like they will begin serving ice cream soon. The girl at the counter was very patient as I studied the menu. I decided on the Banana French Toast Latte. This was very tasty, you could taste the banana and honey and for sure the cinnamon. After my coffee, I decided I should stay for lunch. I got the Garden Nova bagel. I got the cheddar bagel, it was soft and airy, topped with melted cheddar. It was generously filled with salmon, cream cheese, pickled onions, cucumbers, slow roasted tomatoes, and arugula. It was hearty and delicious! I had this at 12:00 o'clock, I didn't eat anything else for the rest of the day. It was that filling! Seed has endless breakfast and lunch options, not to mention coffee and other drinks. I will be back to try more.

A perfect spot for lunch that is not a big chain or national franchise. The sandwiches are large,…read morecreative, and delicious. It's a local spot with a (rare these days) message board to catch up on local events and functions.

Stopped by here to grab a ready made cake for my mother in laws birthday!! The selection was…read morediverse and couldn't help but grab a few other sweet and savory snacks. Especially fond of anything with milk bread as it's so fluffy. The cake we got was the basic/ classic one with strawberries. It was delicious! Not overly sweet, the whipped cream was light and fresh and of course the strawberries looked perfect. A pleasant surprise is how they box it up- looks luxurious and comes with a little disposable spatula accompanied with a couple matches and thin candles!!! Unexpected but perfect since of course we were not prepared with candles that my toddler insisted to blow out. Will return to try some of those amazing looking drinks and to try more baked goods!

Cute little, serve yourself bakery with different pastries, baked goods, breads and cakes…read more I ended up getting a blueberry cheese danish , an apple danish, and a croissant. I also got the tiramisu ice latte. The coffee was more on the sweeter side and felt like it lacked that punch of espresso Everything was pretty tasty, and even though we got there pretty late in the day we had a decent selection to choose from.

I just want to start out by saying that the food is good. The waffles are delicious and there…read morearen't too many places around that make them in that style. However, this place is sneaky about prices. Firstly, They do not list prices on the menu, and after seeing my receipt, I understand why. If you want to add mixed berries to your waffle, they charge you $1.75 per type of berry. I ordered a black tea with a splash of milk, and they charged me the price of a tea latte. They also refuse to give tap water, and make you pay for bottled water- a practice that rubs me the wrong way. It cost nearly $50 for two people to eat breakfast here. Overall, the place isn't terrible, but is not transparent with prices.

We finally got to check out Zinneken's and it did not disappoint! The café is super clean, cute,…read moreand cozy with such a great vibe. The staff are sweet, friendly, and so helpful, especially for first-timers. The waffles are incredible. There are so many options to choose from, so good luck deciding! I had the Berries Insanity fruit-topped waffle and the fruit was honestly the freshest I've ever had. My husband opted for the Gourmand waffle (a Bananas Foster vibe). He opted for a Liège waffle (chewy) and I went with the Brussels waffle (crispier) and both were amazing. Drinks are just as good, from coffee and espresso to tea, matcha, or juice. We also shared a Zinneken's breakfast meal and it was perfectly made. Everything was incrediblly delicious and made for such a great brunch. We can't wait to go back!