I haven't lived in Connecticut for over 10 years at this point, but one thing I very much miss is…read moreNeil's Donuts. I used to frequent the Wallingford location many years ago, so when I found out they opened a location in Middletown, I just had to go. My wife and I stopped here yesterday morning (a Wednesday) and got in and out super quickly. I kept it simple and ordered a glaze donut as well as a chocolate sprinkles donut and boy oh boy, I think Neil's has one of the best chocolate sprinkles donuts I've ever had. The top of the donut was completely covered and the dough on both donuts were so soft and delicious. Overall, Neil's Donuts is a dang gem and one of the best things Connecticut has to offer and such a great place. It looks like a cozy little donut shop, the staff have always been super friendly whenever I was here, and the food here it top notch and dang good. If you want a donut, this is the place you are gonna need to come check out.

Usually love this place.... However, I went this morning in…read morea rush on the way to work. I put in an Uber Eats order and stated multiple times "no cheese" as I'm allergic. When given my item, the receipt even said no cheese and somebody signed off on it How about when I went to eat my sandwich there was cheese and I hadn't throw it out (i always check first just incase) because some of it had melted to the bagel This is not right as this could have been harmful for my health. I'm putting this night as complaint but a warning people since this restaurant does not often check the safety of their customers

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!

Always great coffee! Just tell them what you like and they make great suggestions. And it's always…read morefresh and absolutely delicious! The sweets are great too, nice variety in type and cost. Highly recommend!

Very hipster coffee shop…read more Came here on a whim, trying to find breakfast spots and had some time to waste before one opened up. So opted for a coffee while I waited. Going inside, it's a bit on the dark side with a man working on a laptop with a large dog in a dog bed next to him. The cashier behind the counter was a bit groggy with the morning, short in temper but helpful. I opted for a simple black coffee of their Brazilian light roast. Coffee was bright and bold. Strong and not watery, but no strong fruity notes I usually associate with a light roast. Very good, and would make a great base in a latte. They do offer lattes but the menu for those required me to look over the man and dog combo which was a bit awkward. It's good coffee but the morning was not favorable for my visit.

Amazing food! I had the Sicily House Salad, and it was absolutely delicious! The combination of…read morefresh fennel and the white balsamic vinaigrette was incredible--so flavorful and refreshing. I also had the cheese pizza, which was simple, delicious, and perfectly satisfying. Everything was so fresh and flavorful.

Wow !!!! Where to start. The food was great. The service was great. Happy hour portions were large…read more The wine bar had a tasteful ambience. I cannot wait to be back and try their pasta. I visited a week ago for a girls night event for happy and was truly blown away! The patron margarita flight is a great deal. The chocolate cake slice could feed an entire family. My sliders were great and friends food mostly great. (Creme brulee slightly burnt). Anyone looking for a great time, check out Sicily!

I love a moody vibe and Conspiracy is just the right amount of dark and laid back. The entrance is…read morea bit tricky if you're driving by and expecting a big sign but once you're in the door and up the stairs, you're set. I got the pixie eyes which almost reminded me of an aperol spritz just a bit sweeter. The drink came with a banana bread shot which I thought would be strange but it works so well. We sat in the back and things weren't too busy. The staff is cool! Can't wait to come back.

Went here for a date night with my boyfriend around 6pm. Loved the vibe in the place and would have…read moreloved it more if we went later and it was darker. The drinks were awesome! I don't drink and the mocktail list was great and the non alcoholic prosecco was so good! My boyfriend had the campfire mocktail and he absolutely loved it! The food on the other hand was definitely a let down. Definitely seemed like frozen chicken in the general tsao waffle and it was very spicy and drenched in sauce. We also got the loaded potato waffle which was ok, nothing special! Our waitress was great although she seemed to hover a bit. Overall we had a great time and will definitely be back!

Great place for a breakfast sandwich my fav is the Tuscany on a garlic bagel with their fresh…read moreginger lemonade Sit inside or on a nice day outside is beautiful and they bring your order to you it's a nice place with friendly staff and great kitchen staff

Ordered a cheddar bagel with plain cream cheese and toasted . It was fresh and tasty. They had 15…read moredifferent types of bagels to choose from. It was $4.83 for that item. They also make breakfast sandwiches and burgers too. The atmosphere is casual- self service.

Authentic South Indian vegetarian food, super plain but clean ambience, mediocre service…read more Tried the gobi manchurian, the Andhra masala dosa, the kothu parotta, and the poori-sabzi. On hearing that I had ordered the kothu parotta, the chef came out and asked me if I was from South India and said that he was Tamil from Chennai. It's refreshing to have South Indian food in the US prepared by chefs from South India, and that could explain why the food seemed authentic at Udupi. I enjoyed all the dishes, and while they're nowhere close to the South Indian food one can get in Bangalore (where I'm from) the food is significantly better than one can get in a South Indian restaurant in North Indian cities such as Delhi. The food was perfectly spiced (for me, which means that it may be spicier than usual for most other people) and flavourful. My dining partner tried the mango lassi and enjoyed it. The food was very reasonably priced. The service was neither particularly good nor bad. The woman at the counter was not very friendly but quite efficient. The restaurant appears to thrive on takeout/delivery orders, and was relatively empty. We went on a weekday, so it is possible that it gets more crowded during the weekend. The ambiance is totally charmless and food is served on paper plates. The food did take a lot of time to come out, and I'm assuming that this is because they had one chef at the time who presumably was struggling with delivery orders (UberEats and GrubHub drivers kept coming by to pick up food). I don't live in Connecticut; otherwise, I would come far more often. Overall, I recommend this place if you are in the area, but cannot speak to the quality of the North Indian food served at the restaurant.

I came here on a Sunday around noon with a friend who recommended it to me because it is a…read morecompletely vegetarian restaurant. We were the only customers at the time so it was nice and quiet. I noticed it appeared clean and well organized and I enjoyed the beautiful wall hangings. The menu is found on the menu board above the counter where you order. They serve typical South Indian food. I ordered a dosa and my friend ordered an utthapam. Both meals were delicious! This is located next to an Indian grocery store and within a short drive of the temple. I will be back for sure!

Ordered the lemonade refresher today. They got the order correct- light ice. It tasted good. I…read morepicked it up at drive thru. The male at the window was welcoming. I hope they reduce their prices or run more specials.

There is a lady there named Sarah that is alway pleasant while taking the order in drive thru…read more Makes the morning routine a very pleasant one. She needs a raise and promotion!!!