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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.

    caramel latte
    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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    Willimantic Brewing Company - Nachos

    Willimantic Brewing Company

    4.0(546 reviews)
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    Food: 8/10- great flavor, made fresh. The garlic mash was basic and did not have a creamy texture…read moreand lacked the garlic taste. The rest of the food was everything I expected. The wings and the mousse (beyond expectations)!! MUAH- chef's kiss! The mussels were good but need a bit of something. Service: I had my food for pick-up. I did not eat-in so I can't offer a true review. HOWEVER. The host/greeters were polite. They greeted me upon eye contact and kept warm smiles on their face the entire time. When my food bag was handed to me. I was met with a fare well greeting and a thank you. 10/10 for my service experience, although brief. Ambiance: Vibrant. When you walk in you hear pleasant chattering and the sound of honest conversation and genuine joy. Price: 8.5/10. Fair prices.

    Willibrew has been a staple for more than 25 years, and that history is honestly the only thing…read morekeeping this from being a much lower rating. There's a lot of nostalgia tied to this place, but the experience today feels like a shadow of what it used to be. The quality has dropped drastically. Service was, frankly, atrocious--slow, disengaged, and bordering on indifferent. The beer selection is still decent, but it doesn't matter much when every pour arrives tasting off. Whether it's bad kegs or hot glasses, the result is the same: lukewarm, skunky beer that's hard to enjoy. Food was another disappointment. Every item came out cold, and the flavors were on par with grade‑D fast food--bland, lifeless, and nowhere near the standard this place once had. Giving three stars feels generous, but it's a nod to the legacy Willibrew built over the decades. I truly hope they find their footing again, because right now, the nostalgia is doing all the heavy lifting. Ummmmm cheers I guess

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