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    Grounded Coffee Co

    4.5 (84 reviews)
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    Good for working
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    A Caramel Latte
    Liam O.

    I gotta say. This is one of the best coffee places I have been to. So much better than Starbucks. The service never disappoints, and the atmosphere is so chill. Coffee is delicious and I can't get enough of this place.

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    Roc R.

    Grounded in a cute small coffee shop in downtown Willimantic! Staff is always friendly and warm. The hot caramel latte is worth a try! It's for sure my go-to drink at the shop! Bagel options are unique and delicious. You'll find some indoor seating and plenty of outdoor seating options on the back patio area.

    John R.

    Hidden in a 1800s house in downtown Windham (Willimantic), Common Grounds is a serious coffee shop. They don't offer a little bit of everything to everyone. They are serious coffee drinkers offering just a handful of carefully curated light food. I met a client there the other day and ordered breakfast and an espresso. The espresso was provided with a side of seltzer. This is the classic preparation and it made a great espresso even better.The poached egg on a fresh bagel with tasty greens and a spicy spread was an excellent complement. The shop in a historic building is decorated in a modern fashion which contrasts the hewn floors. In the back, a sizeable yard includes several picnic benches to enjoy your coffee and breakfast. The frog watches over the shop and its patrons.

    Cortado and the everything bagel with salmon
    Alexandra E.

    Delightful coffee spot with strong coffee and great food. The salmon bagel was one of the best I've ever had.

    Anusha V.

    I was in Connecticut for a wedding and found this place when I was craving a morning coffee. They open early in the morning and have the oat milk as an option for an add cost. So that's a plus for anyone who is lactose sensitive or vegan. We also tried their bagel sandwiches which was great. I really liked their Prosciutto bagel sandwich.

    Chris M.

    Finally tried this local coffee place. It's such a cute building and I am so glad I went. The girls inside were so kind and helpful. They recommended a honey latte and their drip coffee. I got a small of each and they were so good. I highly recommend coming to this place. So glad it's close to my house and can g wait to go back! I miss having Starbucks nearby but this is even better.

    bagel sandwich
    Lauren R.

    I just moved to Willimantic and have already been here twice. I love this place. The first time I tried their (fairly large) croissants, which were so buttery and flaky. Definitely worth the cheat meal. They toasted it so it was nice and warm, which made the butter taste stand out even more. The next time, I had an everything bagel with prosciutto, cream cheese, greens, and pickled onions, which I thought was a really delicious combo. I wish the bagel was a little larger/denser, but it was still good nonetheless. The shop has a cute atmosphere and I love the outdoor sitting area. Definitely is a nice place for a Saturday coffee date.

    oat milk latte. stainless steel straw. sesame bagel sandwhich. good friends & good vibes.
    Meg S.

    I was craving an oat milk latte and this hipster place is the only place that could deliver ;) I stopped in for my first time over the winter and had a hot oat milk latte after never having seen oat milk on a coffee menu before. Try it. It's like a drink that is also giving you a hug. Since that visit I have only seen oat milk at 2 other places-- one in Philly and one in NYC. Willimantic is hip. I went back recently to do some work (hello free wifi!) and have that hug drink again, but this time iced. Served with a stainless steel straw, too, so you can feel like the environment AND your drink are hugging you! Also opted for the delicious sesame seed bagel sandwich, highly recommend. I'll be back-- especially when I need that oat milk latte.

    Iced matcha
    Zee S.

    On my pursuit of a cute coffee shop, I found this one not too far from campus. It's a cute, trendy, modern, yet rustic looking coffee shop. I mean there was a cowboy there.... can't get more rustic can you? I think because of how small it was, it's more of a quick stop rather than sit in place - for me at least. The iced coffee was overall pretty good, I was hoping for more matcha flavor in my drink but I definitely enjoyed it. I'd probably get the mocha iced coffee next time because my sister loved hers. The guy working there was nice and helpful with any questions about our orders. They use cute metal straws so for all my environmental peeps, that should be enough to make you stop by haha. It's definitely a place you should try if you haven't. The prices are typical coffee shop prices, pretty fair. Gave it 5 stars but it's more of a 4.5, will revisit.

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    4 years ago

    Nice chill place to have your cup of coffee. A small spot home away from home . I love my hot def honey latte!

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    First time trying grounded coffee was great atmosphere is wonderful. Love staff was very helpful. Can't wait to go again.

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    Great place for breakfast or light lunch. I love the bagel sandwiches with a latte. A local treasure.

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    6 years ago

    Delicious coffee from local roasters, and a nice spot to sit inside. Also offer bagels and other small food items.

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    Great atmosphere and friendly staff. The tea was delicious and some gluten free options.

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    9 years ago

    Very clean. Rustic, but clean. Charming, not offensive. Sensitive but rugged. Warm and welcoming. I wouThe coffee is really good.

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    7 years ago

    First time while stopping through. Had a cranberry pastry and latte. Everything was perfect! Nice coffee shop.

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    10 years ago

    Finally, a legit coffee place in the quiet corner. Check this place out and spread the word.

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    Lovely spot. Not a huge fan of the blindingly white interior, but I'm just splitting hairs. Staff are friendly and coffee is great.

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    Awesome people, great coffee, great atmosphere. Nick and Amanda are awesome! What great personalities!!!

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    A Cupcake For Later - Cake top

    A Cupcake For Later

    3.9(42 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    At the suggestion of my Yelp friend Anne C, I visited A Cupcake for Later while I was in…read moreWillimantic for the day. Appropriately, I was not buying cupcakes for contemporaneous consumption. They were indeed for . . . Later. I bought 5 different flavors to share with my family. I bought two lemon, because I definitely wanted to try the lemon. I also bought a Chocolate Peanut Butter, a Biscoff,, a Salted Caramel Butter Pecan, and a Strawberry. I tried the lemon and the Salted Caramel. The cake and icing in both were fresh, and had good flavor and texture. The flavors were accurate to description. There was a small reservoir of flavoring that extended from the bottom of the icing layer into the cake. That's always a nice touch in my book. My one note rating-wise, is that the cupcakes were not as ornate as the top tier CT cupcake places I've been to. Still tasty though. The shop was more functional than cute, but it was definitely professional and clean. Service was helpful and friendly. 4.25 Stars

    I knew I was in heaven the moment I walked into the door of this little 'cakery.' The air was full…read moreof the fragrance of all the goodies within. I ordered cupcakes for a birthday celebration for my husband who lives in a nursing facility. I picked them up the day before and they were perfectly packaged for travel. After keeping them refrigerated as required they were fluffy and delicious. The fillings and toppings so rich and fresh! They disappeared as if by magic! I sampled the lemon cream, Boston cream and the carrot cake. But the menu is quite large and price points vary by size and "fanciness." You're sure to find something delicious for an event or just to have with a cup of tea. They make cakes as well from small size to all size wedding cakes. The service was flawless from phone order to pickup and the staff was friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this wonderful spot for a treat for now ... or later!

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    Marlborough Country Bakery & Tavern

    Marlborough Country Bakery & Tavern

    4.3(37 reviews)
    13.9 mi

    So many item to choose from ! We went as a family and sat in the open dinning area. I had egg…read more, cheese sandwich , and a special coffee kids had donut ! New owner came out to greet us. Wonderful atmosphere.

    "I walked in, the baker said everything was sold I found out…read moreshe saved me some sweet jelly roll Yes, the baker shop boogie" (Willie Nix) Definitely a worthwhile visit! The store is pretty large with an oversized bakery display case showing off their classic bakery goods - think gorgeous cakes, pastries, and cookies. And to make your visit even more worthwhile is a restaurant with a sweet breakfast and lunch menu. We visited yesterday and had a very nice breakfast in their large dining room. There is plenty of seating and plenty of parking too. I had a Veggie Breakfast Burrito ($10.50) with sauteed onions, peppers, spinach, grilled portobello mushrooms, American cheese, and diced tomatoes on a spinach tortilla, It was excellent and the size of that burrito made it a decent value for the price. My wife had a $7.49 Ham, Egg & Cheese breakfast sandwich with an additional $1 bagel surcharge. It was a big bagel, and as you can see from our photo, there were three big ham slices included. Very good coffees were $3.59 each. On the way out, those gorgeous pastries in the showcase whispered sweet nothings in my ear, and helpless to resist, we ordered an Apple Pocket ($2.99) and a Chocolate Croissant ($3.25). How reasonable are those prices? We also saw that Marlborough has a refrigerated case with Grab and Go meals and stuffed breads. They are open from 6AM - 6PM on weekdays and 6AM - 3PM on weekends. We are now fans.

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