#28 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more Not the most vibey place to study and do work, but they do have a lot of seating, lots of food options, and delicious drinks! I came in on Tuesday afternoon and there were quite a few people. The barista was so so nice and advocated for me when a lady tried to cut me in line. Very kind of him! They offer student discounts for drinks which is also lovely. I got the moonrise latte (combo of dark chocolate and white chocolate mocha) and it was delicious! Very strong, not too sweet, and a great balance. If I was in the area again, I would drop by for a drink to go.

We were in the area and stopped in for coffee. I am thrilled we did! The Saturday morning staff was…read morefriendly, helpful, and offered suggestions and options. In a day of DD and Starbucks where the employees are bothered if you have a question this was a welcome surprise. I noticed nods to American pride and respect which I greatly appreciated and respect. The quality of the coffee and workmanship of our lattes was top notch (and resulted in me ordering a berry smoothie and iced Wiccan tea-bliss!!). All in all I'm happy and will be back next time in the area. Awesome

Great taste to both coffee and food…read more Although I didn't ask, seems to be run by a single hardworking family

#45 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more Another solid coffee shop with speciality lattes and traditional drinks. I originally saw this place on TikTok and wanted to try their biscoff latte. It was so good! Very creamy and cookie butter forward. It is a family run business/ small business which I love! Lots of seating inside. A good place to study, work, or chat with friends. It is inside a local plaza so there's plenty of parking as well.

so cute and the seasonal menus are so fun! my favorite Sunday spot to read or get some work done…read morewith a fun bev :)

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!

Easy 5 stars . My iced latte was delicious and you can really taste the excellent coffee quality,…read moregreat service too, i will definitely be back again to try other drinks and pastries.

This place nails the essentials: drinks, delicious bagels, friendly staff, and a relaxed vibe that…read moremakes you want to hang out for a while. The bagels are soft and chewy as a real CT/NY bagel should be. The cream cheese? Fluffy, smooth, and always spread perfectly. Never sloppy, too much, or too little. Drinks can be a little pricey, but I'm happy to support a small local business. And 95% of the time, they're spot on. They offer fun seasonal drinks that change now and then. I do wish they offered more in the way of breakfast sandwiches, but they always have a decent amount of pastries. Lots of seating both inside and out, and plenty of space for solo work or studying. A great spot if you're looking to post up with your laptop.

Yum, my first visit was pretty good. I decided to come back another day and try something else. The…read moremushroom omelette with potatoes is delicious, and it didn't take them that long to make. The chocolate banana bread is also scrumptious so I took a piece to go again today. This place is very convenient while I am on this trip so I may be back. They have outside seating, or the air-conditioning is lovely inside!

Maison B Cafe was open on Labor Day so I stopped in for breakfast. I ordered a cup of coffee and…read moreHam Benedict (toasted house made brioche, layered with ham, scrambled well organic eggs and hollandaise sauce). The eggs were not scrambled well and the portion was small but the food was good. I was able to give my friend the scrambled eggs that I could not eat. The cafe was clean with ample seating.

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.

Solid brekkie burrito and such a cute little spot that felt like I was eating in someone else's…read morehome The staff was super sweet and attentive. It was quiet too. Pancake was giant and great choco chip to pancake ratio Nice & fluffy but felt super heavy in my belly I dont know if I'd be craving coming back here but it was yummy

Customer service is top notch here. I've been here a few times and this is what keeps me coming…read moreback. It's exactly how it sounds - a neighborhood cafe. It's not fancy, no frills with the cutlery and paper plates, but has exactly what you need in terms of food and a great place to just chill and eat without a lot of hoopla. The first time I came here to check this place out was with a friend to catch up. We wanted a mix of sweet and salty and the waitress was able to help us pick out some breakfast and lunch options to accommodate. The next time we came with family from NYC. Mind you my cousins have 5 children ranging from ages 1.5 to 13. Their menu is extensive. They were able to get everyone's orders in a timely manner and were patient with all desires from the kids - the cinnamon roll pancakes were a hit This most recent experience was my husband's lunch meeting. He wanted fries with his sandwich. Since they don't make fries, the owner suggested he get his fries someplace else and eat them at THEIR restaurant. How kind - No one does that these days! Not only was that supporting another business (without fear of business loss), but that's how much they wanted to ensure his happiness. It seems small, but it's not. Lastly, he ordered the supreme veggie sandwich. He said it was tasty (it looked delicious). They didn't have honey mustard sauce so they offered to mix honey with their mustard. Simple gesture, but second order thinking! A lot of businesses take note because that is what is missing in customer service these days.

Their matcha is bomb. This place is like the Blank Street of Connecticut. I will be telling people…read morethat this is the best place to get matcha in Connecticut. As a matcha connoisseur I am highly impressed. The matcha I had was the guava coconut one.

This is the cutest little coffee shop in the area! I'm wondering why it took me so long to visit…read moreLatte Soul because this stop is a must. It's a cozy, whimsy coffee shop with fun photo ops, specialty tea and coffee. It's nearby Quinnipiac and likely serves a younger demographic. I have seen and followed this shop on Instagram since they had opened and was on my list. The service was great, the ladies helping me was so nice. I tried a seasonal special called Nadine's Guava Matcha Latte--a flavor I haven't seen anywhere else. It had guava pure and guava whip which all looked made in house. The matcha was a good flavor too. The drink was too sweet for me and would likely order less sweet next time. I would like to try one of their coffee drinks next time. If you are in the Hamden area, I definitely recommend giving Latte Soul a try.