The safest place in town. The food is great, great coffee and Mark, the owner and his staff are so…read morefriendly. Love all the cat art too!

I went with 2 friends for breakfast. Ordered the vegetables and egg on hard roll and it was fresh…read moreand delicious. I got the peach smoothie and delicious. The owner is a kind man and the staff were friendly. The bonus was seeing the 7 cats thru the glass playing on the other side of the house where they live.

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!

Awesome, eclectic, delicious cafe with friendly crew…read more Some bar seating and a few tables indoors, with live acoustic tunes on the Saturday morning we went. I really enjoyed their breakfast burrito-- generous on the organic greens and not too cheesy or beany. The shiitake latte was great too. Can't wait to come back in cooler weather for a hot latte. Their pastries are excellent... we had a medley of: lavender shortbread cookies, cinnamon rolls, coffee cake and a few other sweets. All were excellent, especially after toasting up at home.

Camper, hikers, travelers. Great spot to grab breakfast or lunch. They close at 3:00. From the…read moremoment you walk in they treat you like a regular. Eclectic menu for vegan or not. High energy food to get you on your way. They recommend calling in orders if they are large because everything is freshly made. Their Espresso cup says it all. They have local art work for sale. Won't break the budget.

Was traveling for work and stopped at this adorable little shop with a great purpose. The…read moreemployees were warm and welcoming. There is plenty of room to work, enjoy time with family and friends, or eat. The ambiance is beautiful with lots of plants, activities, and great lighting. The cappuccino and bagel I ordered were both delicious!

Welcoming coffee shop that's a great place to start or end a visit in the Deep River area. In…read moreaddition to coffees and tea, there's a variety of bakery items, ice cream, smoothies and sandwiches. The Nest also provides employment opportunities and creates social gatherings for people with disabilities. There's a real community feel in this place.

Ashlawn Farm Coffee is our favorite coffee shop ever! Twice a year we visit Old Saybrook and always…read moreget our morning coffee from here. They have fun seasonal flavors and an assortment of baked goods! Staff and baristas are fast and our orders are never wrong. It's a cute place conveniently nestled by the train station.

Very friendly and helpful employees. Iced coffee is good. The ice is these tiny little balls- not…read moreideal. Usually have the sausage egg cheese biscuit this is a win. Today got the "whole grain" croissant with ham and cheese. If you want to ruin a croissant make it whole grain. Like what?! Also the ham is cheap deli meat you get at Cisco . Will pass on this next time.

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!

What an amazing place! Off the beaten path, inside and outside seating, boats, and a view of the…read moreGillette Castle! The food is the star, though! Simple food, elevated. We all had delicious sandwiches, and can't get over the quality and imaginative menu. In particular, the pulled pork was an absolute delight. Wonderful fresh squeezed juices rounded out our meal, and an amazing array of sweet treats, all baked on the premises. Can't wait to go back to try the breakfast! Service was super friendly and quick, my favorite things!

I am actively reviewing it as I'm sitting here enjoying a delicious Monte Cristo with my wife!…read moreWe're devouring it because it's so delicious! Here's a tip, get your own, don't do splitzies like we did. I also had a dirt bomb to start with my Americano. The two definitely complimented one another so when in doubt, just go for it. The owner threw it in on the house because we kept mulling it over. This place is cute & quaint & located right at the marina. The customer service was top tier and the in house baked goods are to die for! They are cash only but there is an option to pay through venmo. This is definitely a locals spot. Great gem so stop in!

One of my favorite coffee places, baristas are super nice, has a super homey atmosphere, also one…read moreof the widest ranges of flavors that I've seen. Specialty drinks are creative as well!

Ordered an espresso based ice drink. The espresso was in a pitcher and dumped into the milk. The…read morecup looked it was barely tinted milk, the flavour was bitter milk. Any and every Barista knows espresso is to be pulled each time, never to sit long, or it separates and becomes weak and bitter. Not only was i appalled at the way the beverages were made, it looks as though a deep clean is needed. I noticed while waiting for my refund, there was a large bug, sticky with syrup, dead, right in plain sight. Along with debris all over the floor, furniture, and under items on the countertops Whomever owns, manages, trains these young ladies, needs to retake their food safety classes and brush up on proper food service. Then learn the techniques to prepare a proper espresso beverage. Iced or not, you don't pour a plastic pitcher of espresso, (who knows how long ago those shots were pulled or if it was indeed espresso) into metal, and dump over milk.

The best latte I have ever had!!!! This place is a small quaint shop that I'm pretty sure always…read morehas a few mins wait but it well worth it. Perfect combination of a thick, creamy, perfectly sweetened, perfect temperature cup of coffee and a serve your own whip cream bar to boot. Highly recommend if you are in the area.

Great coffee, lines are long, but it's worth the wait! Nice vide! Would definitely stop here again !read more

I ordered a Peanut Butter Dream cake from Sweet Harmony for my birthday, and the cake was was…read moreabsolutely delicious, and beautifully decorated! The cake was the hit of the party. When I originally went in to order the cake, I met with Sarah, and she very patiently and kindly advised me on what size cake I would need for the amount of guests I had, and what different options of cake there were. If you need are in need of a cake for a special occasion, look no further.

We came in for a visit after moving away a few years ago…read more The business changed ownership The coffee is locally sourced Spacious enough for large parties