Food was excellent Service was impeccable…read more Drinks were delicious Great night out supporting a wonderful mission

Great place in a quiet spot on the edge of frog hollow- a very up and coming spot!…read more Socially and environmentally conscious and great flavors!

We came here close to closing, so we didn't want to order and hang out. We did grab a banana…read morechocolate chip muffin, which was absolutely amazing! It is soup season, so we will definitely be back to try all the soups! They look amazing !! The store was clean, and is spacious. The cashier was friendly, and answered our questions.

In New York, we would call this a hole in the wall. Very tiny space off the street. Counterspace…read moreand four large, basic wooden tables. You can do takeout or dine-in, but even when dining in, you look at a menu, pay at the counter, and then it eventually comes to your table. I was lucky enough to come in when there was only one table and some takeout customers. As I left, several more people came in, so this place can become crowded. Aurora's is Guatemalan. They have a lot of brekkie stuff--huevos rancheros, omelettes with veggies, sausage, peppers, ham, sausage, etc. Breakfast sandwiches (BEC, beans, queso, ham, turkey, avocado, cheeses). Burritos (chorizo, loaded, veggies). Appetizers, like tacos, nachos, tostadas, and more. Sandwiches (burgers, steak sandwiches). Bowls and salads (house green, classic caesar, burrito bowl). Quesadillas and wraps (turkey avocado, buffalo chicken, churrascov, burrito, chicken bacon ranch). I had the Churrasco. It had a lot of fat, but it was more steak than fat, and the fat came off easily. The meat was tender and fall apart. I ordered the fries, but got rice, and that was okay. The black beans were great. The salad was a little palate cleanser. The thing I LOVED, ADORED, would help me ignore the fact the restaurant was so cold that I had to keep my coat on and shivered throughout my stay--the drinks. They have these great fruit drinks--grilled pineapple lemonade (my choice), homemade horchata, fresh melon juice, watermelon juice, etc. My choice, the grilled pineapple lemonade--I literally sucked that stuff down. It was fresh, refreshing, not too sweet, but just sweet enough. Let's go back to my elder millennial roots--"It's all that and a bag of chips." Would come here again, food, drinks, and service are great, but turn up the heat please!

Visited on Sunday and had a burger and an espresso martini, both were great. The espresso martini…read moremaybe had a little more ice than ideal, but honestly nothing that affected the experience. Special shoutout to Lorena (if I got the name right) for the great service. I was working on editing videos while there, and she was attentive while also giving me space when needed, which I really appreciated. Great food, great drinks, great service. I'll definitely be back.

We were initially quoted a 30-minute wait for a table, but ended up waiting a full hour. I…read moreunderstand that wait times can be difficult to predict, but being off by 30 minutes is a pretty significant difference, especially when you're dining with hungry children. Once seated, we received our drinks in a timely manner. My friend briefly stepped away to use the restroom, so she texted me her food order. The server came over just two minutes after she left, and I placed both of our orders. We actually have the timestamp to confirm when the order was taken. After waiting 40 minutes with no food, the kids were understandably crying because they were starving. At that point, we had to ask for a manager to find out what was going on. Rather than acknowledging the excessive wait or offering an explanation, the manager told me that we had only placed our order 20 minutes earlier, essentially suggesting that I was exaggerating the timeline. She then assured me the food would be out soon. When I asked what "soon" meant, she told me another 10-15 minutes. So even according to her timeline, we were expected to wait another 10-15 minutes for pancakes and eggs after already waiting 20 minutes? And in reality, we had already been waiting 40 minutes. Mistakes and delays happen. I understand that restaurants get busy, and I don't expect everything to run perfectly. What made this experience particularly frustrating was the lack of accountability and the manager's dismissive response when we simply asked for an explanation.

One of my favorite places for a coffee in Hartford. Not only is the coffee amazing but they are…read morevery community oriented promoting all kinds of happenings in the area. Just over all a great vibe.

Semilla Cafe is a mixed bag, with a serious dealbreaker for me…read more The big problem for me was the display of a black and white keffiyeh. Political symbols from violent extremist groups that suppress gay rights and perpetrate attacks against certain ethnic groups aren't a thing I need with my morning coffee. I will not be returning, and I'd suggest others avoid this coffee shop as well.

We picked up our daughter this morning from her college campus and then headed to breakfast at this…read morefamily owned diner. We found free street parking across the street. There was no wait at 9:30 Halloween morning, though it was at least half full of happy people. We were seated at a comfortable booth for 3. Staff were all warm and welcoming, and dressed up for Halloween! Our server, Ashara, dressed as an elf, was very attentive and friendly. Everything from the coffee to all of our meals were excellent! My husband ordered the Effie's Omelette (filled with corned beef hash) with home fries and toast, my daughter ordered the bagel with cream cheese and lox (came with olives and capers too), and I ordered the BLT on rye with seasonal fruit. Super yummy!! Great homey ambience, kind staff, delicious food! Highly recommend!

Had a client meeting nearby and decided to stop at Effie's Place for breakfast…read more First impression, cool neighborhood restaurant with plenty of parking. Nice atmosphere and a pretty extensive menu. I ordered the Greek omelette with chicken. Spinach, tomatoes, olives and feta. Really enjoyed the combination of flavors. Everything worked nicely together without one ingredient overpowering the others. Came with home fries and toast. Good portions and the food was spot on. Nice place for a casual breakfast. Would definitely come back and try something else on the menu.

This is certainly subjective but in terms of coffee offering I don't think there's a better spot in…read morethe Capital region. Coffee was excellent with quick and informative service. The space is sizable with a good number of seating options. A little basic but entirely fine. There may be better spots to relax for longer periods of time but in terms of coffee I can't think of any better.

I'll start by saying the coffee was decent and they serve interesting flavored lattes. The problem…read moreis more with the staff and the atmosphere of the cafe. The staff weren't particularly friendly, and despite the cafe trying to be inclusive, they had political symbols displayed for groups that don't have a great track record of humane treatment of gay people or people of certain ethnic/religious background. I will most certainly never return to this establishment, and I'd suggest others steer clear of it as well.

This American-Mexican diner was such a great find! We chose to sit in the outdoor seating area, and…read moreit was the perfect day to enjoy a meal outside. The atmosphere was relaxing, clean, and family-friendly. One thing that immediately stood out was the menu. It's about 10 pages long, with an incredible variety of options. Whether you're in the mood for breakfast, lunch, American classics, or Mexican favorites, there's truly something for everyone. The presentation is beautiful. The drinks are garnished with fresh flowers and slices of lemon or cucumber, making them feel extra special. Even the food is served with colorful touches like a slice of orange and a strawberry on a skewer, showing they really pay attention to the details. My kids enjoyed an orange juice and an apple juice. I ordered the mango dragonfruit lemonade, and it was refreshing, flavorful, and the perfect drink for a warm day. For my meal, I had the avocado toast topped with an egg and crispy bacon. It was fresh, filling, and absolutely delicious. The boys loved their meals too. One had the chocolate chip pancakes, which were fluffy and loaded with chocolate chips, while the other had a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich served with crispy home fries. They also offer a great selection of specialty waffles and pancakes, giving us plenty of reasons to come back and try something new. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the service was outstanding. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. Between the delicious food, beautiful presentation, generous portions, reasonable prices, and excellent service, this is definitely a place we'll be returning to. I highly recommend checking it out!

Family friendly place. Food is always delicious with bilingual staff. There is likely a wait but…read moreit's worth it. I love coming here!

Fresh food, easy service and decently priced. Matcha latte was mediocre at best , mostly milk.read more

Went in for a quick lunch on a Sunday and while it was busy, there were still tables open both…read moreinside and outside. I've been wanting to check them out for a while and am so glad to have finally done so! Inside is super cute and like I said, plenty of seating! Our food was fresh and prepared quickly. I had the doro chicken bowl and subbed quinoa for the rice. My boyfriend had the chicken parm on a croissant. Both were very good and great portion size for the price! The chicken was well seasoned and juicy, quinoa was perfectly cooked and the veggies so fresh! Not pictured is the chocolate chip cookie we split which was fantastic! Chewy and soft with great flavor! Can't wait to go back!

Went for happy hour drinks - unfortunately they cancelled happy hour for the Rodrigo concert…read more The food we got was great and everyone was happy with our appetizer of the whipped ricotta with squash and bread. We had to order the pear sangria 3x it was so good! Tasted like an apple pie, the photo doesn't do it justice. I wish we had sat at one of the cozy booths, the bar was very nice as well. The other menu items looked great, especially the steak and burgers, cant wait to be back.

Stopped in for a dinner around 5:00 on a Sunday and had a very okay experience. The interior of the…read morerestaurant was cute and comfortable. We started with cocktails which were delicious. They had a fantastic dietary guide for each dish, saying which ones were gluten free, could be gluten free with adjustments, as well as dairy free, vegan, vegetarian, ect. For our entrees, we got the Caesar salad w/ salmon, chicken sandwich, and the gluten free pappardelle with shrimp. The salad was excellent and the salmon was perfectly cooked. The chicken sandwich and pasta were a little lackluster, maybe missing a little seasoning. Unfortunately, the shrimp on the pasta was overcooked. Staff was friendly but slow, it took forever to get our bill. We also ordered truffle fries but didn't receive them with our entrees and they didn't come out until we finished our entire meals. Our waitress was apologetic, but it looked like she was running the whole dining room.

"I wanna rock with you (all night) Dance you into day…read more(sunlight) I wanna rock with you (all night) We're gonna rock the night away" (Michael Jackson) Train and bus passengers at Hartford's Union Station have very limited choices for food. They have three choices: 1) vending machines, 2) a Subway, and 3) Sunlight Coffee and Eatery. You'll find it on the right side of the terminal when you enter the building from Union Place. They seemed to have quite a lot of choices, ranging from chips and candy up through pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, soups, sandwiches, breakfasts selections, and other hot foods. Pricing seemed very reasonable, and I saw a steady stream of customers when I was waiting there for our Thanksgiving guests to arrive a few days ago. Sure looked like a solid choice over a vending machine bag of chips or a ho-hum Subway sub.

Amazing spot. 1)…read moreProbably the best spot to eat in Union Station. 2) I recommend getting their burger. It tasted fresh. 3) The South Indian girl who work there was amazing. She was kind and helpful.