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.

Such a great place love the interior decor. The tiramisu latte is delicious great pastry selectionread more

Delicious food! Interesting varieties! The service is…read moreoutstanding! All the workers are very friendly and professional. The ambiance is relaxed, there's always cool relaxing music playing, and interior of the restaurant is beautiful to look at. The only negative is the air conditioning is too cold.

WOW! Is all I can say about this PHENOMENAL little BOUTIQUE GOURMET specialty store. It's like a…read morecross between a Gourmet Coffee, Tea, Bakery & cheese shop & a specialty Cooking & Gift shop. I was AMAZED at the VAST SELECTION of gourmet spices, oils, vinegars, sauces, chips, nuts, jams, chutneys, charcuterie, frozen appetizers, ice cream, coffee, teas, bakery items, candies & cheeses. THEN you have the selection of ADORABLE kitchen supplies: dishware, platters, all kinds of mugs & glasses. utensils, cutting boards, & serving trays, platters, aprons, linens & kitchen supplies. The VARIETY & SELECTION IS VAST & TRULY IMPRESSIVE. YOU DEFINITELY NEED TO COME HERE & CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!

The store is a treasure trove of cheeses, food items and gifts for your foodie friends and family…read more I have been meaning to stop in for some time now and today was the day. I found the imported and homeland cheese selection to be quite extensive. All of my favorites plus plus plus. Carson served me as I chose a few different cheese, bread and meat items with tastes along the way. I also met Christine who is the shop owner and had a great exchange with her. The store was well stocked with specialty foods, gift items and lots of holiday paper napkins. I went in for cheese knives and found a nice selection to choose from. There were still lots of table/kitchen/dining items even though it was right after we rang in the new year. I definitely be back for more!

Peek A Brew | Playcafe is an absolute gem for parents with little ones ages 2 to 5. It's part…read moreindoor play gym, part cozy coffee house, and all genius. For the Littles: The play area is bright, clean, and perfectly designed for toddlers and preschoolers to run wild (safely). Think padded climbing structures, sensory bins, soft slides, and imaginative play zones that rotate weekly -- my 3-year-old was deep in "construction site mode" while my 5-year-old served invisible ice cream from a pretend café. The staff gently supervise, which meant I wasn't on constant edge. For the Grown-Ups: While my kids happily socialized, I kicked back with a hot Teddy Gram Latte -- graham cracker, cinnamon, and nostalgia in a cup. Absolutely out of this world. I even had time for a couple rounds of Uno and Connect 4 with other parents at the communal board game table. It's the first time I've laughed mid-day in a café without needing to apologize for spilled apple juice. Ambience & Cleanliness: Modern, cozy, and spotless. Everything from the check-in system to the foam flooring feels thoughtfully designed. No sticky tables or chaotic energy here -- just calm, comfort, and the hum of happy children. Final Word: Peek A Brew | Playcafe might be the parenting holy grail: your kids play and socialize while you sip great coffee and finally finish a game of Uno. We'll be back weekly -- and I'm telling every parent I know.

Love this place! Great drinks and great atmosphere! The service was phenomenal will be backread more

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.

How is it appropriate or logical to split an order between cold drinks and hot drinks? I order a…read morecappuccino and a chilled pink drink and they bring the cappuccino right out and tell me the pink drink is going to be another 25 to 30 minutes? So the Cappuccino sits for half a hour? I get it - they are busy... but also rude and clueless when asked where the rest of your order is.

This is a small location with few seats to enjoy a coffee and snack. The staff were very friendly…read moreand patient as I decided on a sweet to snack on with my cappuccino. Not too much to say other than the coffee is good, the snacks are good and the staff are good.

What a lovely place!! My daughter and I originally planned to stop by to get a coffee and pastry to…read morego but had to dine in after seeing how wonderful it was inside. Our breakfast was delicious, and the staff was so very friendly and accommodating. We will definitely be going back again on one of our Saturday outings.

Food is amazing. Best bakery on shoreline; highly recommend the almond croissant. Server and owner…read morewere very friendly and welcoming.

When this spot first opened, I enjoyed very good coffee and a breakfast sandwich. Staff were very…read morefriendly and service-oriented. A good coffee spot is needed in this area. I wish they opened earlier to accommodate folks like me who want to pick up coffee and breakfast on the way to work. I hope to try this place again but the hours make it difficult.

I thought I'd treat myself to a simple hot decaf got it black to put milk in at home, I live 5…read moreminutes away. It was cold for $3.50, won't be back, I try to support local but that just ridiculous.

Cant make any two coffees the same, consistently bad window…read moreservice. One server doesn't know how to say thank you even when tipped. Afternoons are the worst staff , dont bother going drive thru ..Server doesnt care at all about customer.

I have visited this specific location many times since they opened and am not impressed. Here are…read moremy reasons: * Never provide napkins in my bag at drive thru unless I ask * Never give me my receipt unless I ask * Never have the Vanilla Crème donut at this location * There is no donut list at the drive thru menu board * They don't offer any donut and coffee combo meals I could go on and it seems it wouldn't matter. I state these same complaints on line when filling out the DD surveys and I never receive a response, just business as usual.

Love the cinnamon crullers. Wish they could make the same crullers only dipped with powder sugar…read more That would be a home run

Not familiar with the area and stumbled into this gem of a place. I guess the location changed…read morerecently as it was wrong on Apple Maps. Phenomenal donuts, coffee and service. You have to love small businesses that take pride in what they do and are good at it. Next time I'll grab a fritter.