This was my first time going to Essex and it had such a cute downtown/historical area. I got a…read morelatte and a tea because I mean I couldn't just choose one. Service was great! 4 stars only because I am not a tea drinker so I preferred the coffee.

100% yes! Literally my favorite coffee shop. I love both their iced and hot coffee. Staff is the…read moreBEST! It is a cozy, warm spot for coffee and a great sit to read a good book. Oh and they have yummy baked goods! I try to resist, but fail often. The macaroons are made in house and are the clear favorite. They also have rotating art on the walls, I think they change it every 30 days.

Coffee is so good! And the owner is so friendly, great little shop to stop and get some coffee and…read morea pastry!

THIS LOCATION IS NO LONGER DEEP RIVER COFFEE ROASTERS. It's called "trackside cafe" now. Coffee was…read morefine, just very confusing this hasn't been updated

Stopped in here for the second time yesterday and it was just as great of an experience as the…read morefirst time I stopped in. It was cold and rainy, so I went with a hot carrot cake latte that tasted just like drinking liquid cake. It's so cute inside here, I'll def have to come work from here one day. The baristas are really cool and helpful, def a fan of this spot!

Updated menu (does not match right now what is on their website) - the cold brew was heavy on the…read moreice but still good. Wished they did mobile ordering!

I agree with the reviews that say the place is dirty and/or dingy. It needs a complete update…read more The coffee was good, but when we ordered a turkey sandwich, the person said he couldn't get turkey anywhere. Really? I wasn't aware of a turkey shortage, as I just bought some as the supermarket.

In Old Saybrook on Main Street I stopped by Cafe Toscana for some coffee with my two friends. This…read moreis 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.

I have not heard about this place so needed to go and try it out. On Monday it was empty and so it…read morewas really quick to order. I got their drip coffee and it was solid. The owner said how they roast the beans and it is all organic and I would agree fairly priced for great quality. I also got yo try the dubai chocolaye latte and that was amazing. The place is a nice spot and I would easily go back and try more things. The best roaster/coffee shops in the area and has a case to make it to one of the top places in the state.

This is such a cute coffee shop! We came here on our way out of town one Sunday morning. I ordered…read morea latte and my spouse ordered a drip coffee. Both were delicious. It's clear that they are passionate about good coffee. We also purchased a bag of beans as a gift for a friend, the Three Amigos blend, which is a blend of all Colombian beans. The employees working that morning were super friendly and patient with us as we asked a bunch of questions. The interior of the cafe is cozy, inviting, and bright. We will definitely recommend to our friends!

I was driving from Hartford County to Mystic and Yelp-searched for a highly rated coffee shop near…read moremy route. Brewed Awakening stood out as having a good rating and being close to my route. Brewed Awakening does not present as a craft coffee shop focused on bean origins and things like that. It's a small, old school coffee shop, with limited inside place to sit and stand. The space is not fancy. It's more functional. But I'll tell you something . . . almost every usable inch of that space was occupied by people who seemed like long time regulars. Maybe like 5 to 6 people, but people who were happy to be there. The coffee was reasonably priced. The food, included hot dogs, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, classic sandwiches. Also reasonably priced by modern standards. There seems to be a New York connection to the shop because they use Nathan's Hot Dogs and the donuts on the counter came from New York. The woman who I assume was an owner was the only person working. She was very nice and helpful. I suspect she's a reason why they have a loyal customer base. I thought about ordering a hot dog at 8 a.m., but I had food plans in Mystic. I just ordered a Black Iced Coffee. The ice cubes were that thin round tube style with holes on the top and bottom, that you used to see a lot in restaurant fountain soda. The iced coffee itself was about average. If I just wanted a high end black iced coffee, I probably wouldn't return. I would definitely return to check out their reasonably priced food in warmer months when you can sit outside. In any event, if you're looking for a place with a lot of character, Brewed Awakening would be a good choice. It's close to the Route 9 Exit that you take on your way to the Clinton Outlets. 3.5 Stars

Cute little cafe! The breakfast options were a bit limited, but the bacon egg and cheese sandwiches…read morewe ordered were great. Made fresh, generous portion, and very tasty. The staff there were very nice and worked hard to get our order to us quickly! There was maybe one table inside, but it was tight. There are several tables on the outside patio, so it's a great spot to sit on a nice day. There are a couple more full service breakfast spots in the area, but Brewed Awakening is a great option when you just want to grab a coffee or a quick bite!

Strong recommendation. Excellent coffee and incredibly…read morekind, friendly service. The best 'flat white' coffee I have ever had. Fantastic. I live in Guilford wish they were stationed here, rather than Madison!

I found the coffee particularly weak and bland. Run by a couple of guys looking to find their way…read more Go there for sustainable coffee beans, paper straws, no artificial sweeteners and $4.50 12oz coffees.

I ordered the Honeypot Latte, and it was delicious! It tastes like cereal milk in the best way…read more This is renamed to S&B Cafe and has the sweetest staff and from sitting inside for 10 mins, we could tell they are well loved in the community. Would highly recommend! We'll be back soon! Great prices!

The latte was terrible. The barista had to make it twice to get it right, and it still wasn't right…read more- the first cup was barely warm despite ordering extra hot. Overall, the shop is also very dirty and not well maintained, not appealing, especially for a place that serves food. Overall ambiance was disappointing, no music so everyone's conversations were extremely overpowering. Two customers there also returned their coffee. The young lady behind the counter should not have been there alone, with no management on site, she was clearly inexperienced and nervous. I will not return.