I went here for a lunch meeting and was pleasantly surprised. It's what I imagine Panera might have been before it became Panera. Service is friendly. Everything behind and in front of the counter is neatly arranged. There is seating on the second floor besides the limited tables opposite the counter downstairs. Business is booming at lunch, and with good reason. The roast chicken cobb salad was delicious--all the ingredients were fresh and flavorful and their Green Goddess dressing was phenomenal! Their iced London Fog was also very good. Wasn't as crazy about the bagel I took home, but I'm biased because if it's not a kettle-cooked, New York bagel, it just isn't the same for me. But this is West Hartford, not Westchester or Fairfield County, and there's a different expectation there, so I'll let it slide. ;) read more

Bagel was great. Service was excellent However, while we were eating, a worker started sweeping the floor and actually came just next to our table to continue sweeping with a very old and useless broom. We asked HER to stop and she did. Don't think we'll go there again read more

Second chance and I still don't care for their sandwiches. Not going back for me. Nice service though. read more

First time coming to Hartford baking company in west Hartford. I had heard great things so I was excited to finally try it out. I was meeting a friend for coffee so I got to try one of the speciality drink of the season. I choose the iced coconut macaroon latte , and it was delicious! They have some seating downstairs and seating upstairs as well which is nice ! And they have the best freshest bread which I also recommend ! read more

Hartford Baking - iced coconut macaroon latte - Cafes Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

I really enjoyed my first visit to Hartford Baking Co. I had been very anxious to try their new brunch menu, which I believe is exclusive to this location. Service was friendly and set the tone well from the beginning when I ordered. I liked that there is a spacious second floor with plenty of seating in addition to the limited row of tables opposite the counter. I ordered an iced banana bread latte to drink, which I found a bit plain. I didn't think the flavors came through very well and, while definitely not bad, it was a bit of a letdown. I would say "fine". The smoked salmon scramble with goat cheese was very good. It was full of salmon and the eggs were gently cooked which I appreciated. The toast that came with it was excellent, but definitely not the type said to come with the dish. I believe it was supposed to be 7 grain, and it was likely sourdough. So there were a few small things, primarily I think I should have just chosen a different latte, so that's on me. I would definitely go back. I was impressed with the variety of offerings on the new brunch menu, so I would explore one of those and either stop there or just try another drink. But it was ultimately a good experience. And again, very pleasant staff and environment! read more

Hartford Baking - Iced Banana Bread Latte - Cafes Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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As a bakery, you have to at least sell FRESH baked goods, right? I don't have to like them all but they should be fresh. Not hard, stale and dry. Both the bagels I ordered and the croissants were clearly not from that day and we were there in the morning. This isn't the first time we've been disappointed, for the same exact reason. Everything would be great otherwise. read more

An inviting coffee shop/bakery with additional seating upstairs. We ordered a 12 oz. hot coffee, 12 oz. Mocha, 12 oz. Hot chocolate, and an ALT-B sandwich (avocado, romaine lettuce, tomato, bacon on sourdough toast). Everything delicious. Bacon extra crispy on the sandwich just the way it should be. Helpful, friendly staff. read more

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Stumbled upon this cute bake shop in west Hartford. Enjoyed an iced coffee and some sweet treats. Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Restaurant was clean. Prices were fair read more

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I love my go-to lunch: iced coffee, chicken Cesar wrap and the raspberry bars. I am so bummed Mike no longer works there. He was always so friendly and knew every customer's name. He was definitely an asset :-/ read more

UPDATE: If I could give this place 10 stars I would. I went back today to have a breakfast sandwich. The food was amazing. Tom, who I had met the day before, not only remembered me but was so hospitable. He sent me and my parents off with some pastries which were divine!! Please go eat here! The vibe is great, staff so hospitable and the food is excellent! The service here is out of this world! We went in just to look at the beautiful pastries and we got to talking with the staff behind the counter and next thing you know, we left with a free sourdough loaf! Can't wait to try the sourdough that was freshly cut for us. Either way a must try for the hospitality alone!! read more

We come here at least once a week. It's officially my favorite coffee and pastry/bread spot in town. They also serve Stumptown coffee which is my favorite ever & I buy a bag whenever I'm out. Favorite spot by far! read more

Always love a fresh pastry and some piping hot coffee from Hartford Baking Company. Such a fun, chill place. I love to bring my delicacies upstairs and grab a bar seat overlooking downtown WeHa. The perfect way to while a way a cold winter's morning. Don't pass on the chocolate almond croissant--it's otherworldly! read more

Hartford Baking - Chocolate almond croissant and hot coffee. - Cafes Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

I have had bread from the West Hartford store only 3 times over the years, the latest was this Tuesday... a friend brought over a country sourdough to have with our lunch. Once again the bread had no taste/bland, the crumb was dry/stiff, slicing it & biting it was tough... worst was the bread was being sold as made that day, this past Tuesday. The bread arrived at my house about 11:30am but the crust was not in the least bit crispy as a fresh sourdough bread would have had the day it was made & part of the reason of getting a sourdough. This bread was at least 1to 2 days old. The reason I can make these comments is I have been making breads (sourdough, poolish & yeasted) for several decades now. If I had the time I would have returned it... read more

This location of The Hartford Baking Company is always busy. They make delicious breads, sandwiches, pastries, cookies and brownies. Yum! At work one time my coworker ordered us their sandwiches to be delivered, they arrived hot, with cheese and turkey and all the other goods. It was the highlight of my day! On my most recent trip to The Hartford Baking Company, I got something a bit different. I got their matcha latte! It was ready after a short wait, and I took it upstairs. You can also sit downstairs, but the seating is limited and it's typically taken. The space upstairs is spacious, and has plenty of light. The large windows give you a good view of the happenings below on Farmington Avenue. My matcha latte, needed a bit of sugar, to mellow out the bitterness. After that it was delicious with all of its green glory. It was thoroughly blended, as there wasn't any loose matcha at the bottom of my cup. I've had their capuccino before, it was a let down, the cup arrived with all foam and basically very, very little coffee. They use Giv coffee beans, for their coffee, so you know it's quality. Stop by The Hartford Baking Company for a tasty lunch, breakfast or a coffee. read more

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Cute little place. The salads are the only thing worth it here. They're big and filling. I say skip the sandwiches and coffee. Latte - tasted like a cup of milk with no espresso. Americano - simple, but hard to mess up an Americano. Chicken salad sandwich - jokingly small. Chicken Cobb salad - only worthwhile thing we got. Philly roast pork sandwich - so small. read more

I really wanted to like this place. It was located in a busy shopping center, so finding parking was a challenge and I wound up having to pay for parking which is fine. But you can imagine my disappointment when I got the feel from some of the employees that honestly looked like they didn't want to be there. I asked one girl for reccs between two breakfast sandwiches that I was eyeing and got told in a very short/rude response "i don't like eggs". She never even tried to follow it up with a separate recc or comment about other things on the menu that she does like. The other employee simply laughed and said "wow, you were so blunt" in response to that employee's response to my question. This was actually my first shop that I visited after getting into Connecticut and it left a poor taste as to how patrons are treated. I wasn't too fond of my breakfast sandwich (HBC EGGwhich) as it felt like it needed something to freshen up the meal like sliced tomatoes or lettuce or something. Probably could have just been a bad choice but you know I probably would have had more insight if the employee would have interacted more positively. Drip coffee was good, banana/chocolate muffin was okay. High threshold for coming back. Plenty of other options to try. read more

Hartford Baking - Cafes Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Nice place in West Hartford Center to catch up with family and friends or to get work done as there is plenty of seating upstairs and not too loud. I ordered the E-BAT breakfast sandwich and an iced latte with syrup. The sandwich was really good, the flavor and textures worked well together. I did not enjoy the latte however, it tasted bitter to me and I could not even finish it. read more

Hartford Baking - E-BAT (so good!) - Cafes Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Hartford Baking Company Recommended: Yes. Would definitely go again. Overall: A cute casual spot for a quick coffee, breakfast sandwich, and of course baked goods. Snapshot: Food: 4/5 Drink: 5/5 Vibe: 4/5 Service: 5/5 ‍‍ Family-Friendly: NA Highlights: * Perfect For: Grab & go wake me up * Don't Miss: Scones * Bonus Tip: Pick up a fresh loaf of bread for home All The Details: Hartford Baking Company is the go-to place for a quick coffee catch-up or a convenient breakfast on the move. The breakfast sandwiches are delicious, albeit slightly greasy for my taste, and the coffee is among the best in the area. Their scones truly stand out, even with the tough competition for baked goods and morning treats in the area. This visit was without my little one, so it's tough to judge the family-friendly aspect. However, I did notice they had high chairs, and there were plenty of moms with babies and strollers around. The vibe is friendly, but it's worth noting that it does get pretty packed, with people often waiting for their food right next to the tables. Despite the bustle, I'm looking forward to my next visit. read more

Hartford Baking - Coffee and breakfast Egg Sandwich with Cheddar and avocado - Cafes Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Came through to study a few times. Great selection of coffees and a good variety of foods. Coffee was always tasty and from high quality roasteries. I've tried a few of their brunch options and was never disappointed. My favorite was the E-BAT breakfast sandwich. I've also tried a few pastries which were also all delicious! Really can't go wrong here. There was ample seating and a second floor that overlooked the street, so it was a nice place to come to study. read more

Hartford Baking - Enjoying an Americano on the second floor in the additional dining area - Cafes Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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This complaint is about 5'10 approx. 275 lbs no hair Jim who has been working at the Glastonbury location since September. I am writing it here for accountability. He purposely only hires females so he can have absolute power as a chauvinist. I told him that I just threw up in a public bathroom after having the tomato soup there and he was very dismissive towards me. I asked for a refund and he did not know how to find the transaction supposedly. He also sent the gift card to the wrong email on purpose. I had to beg the lady who remembered me coming in for a lemonade to help me feel better after throwing up four times the entire bowl of soup that I had there. Some fact finding would have gone a long way. It was incredibly gaslighting and rude to be told that I was the only one who ever complained which does not verify the dates on the food. The soup was insanely hot when I got it which is one of the ways food service people hide the quality of the offerings. The complaint is about ATTITUDE. It is about being dismissive of the suffering of others. It is about incompetence. Ironically I saw him with a regional? manager interviewing a guy who had closed his restaurant on some main st. somewhere. Hiring people to continue dysfunctional dynamics instead of CARING about well being of people and quality of food is a MAJOR issue. I hope JIM experiences what I went through today that he was so rude about. Food service is not the right job for him. read more

My first time visiting this business and I am at the farmington location. The pumpkin curry soup is incredible.I love homemade soups and make them myself. So flavorful and delicious with just enough spice. read more

I only got to try a decaf cappuccino this time and I love that they have this option.The service was excellent in West Hartford location and our cashier was super nice and patient.We never felt rushed even though we were there close to closing time.The ambiance was calm and casual.My only suggestion is maybe changing the cup size a little bit. read more

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It was my first time ever going to this HBC location (I know, right?) and Omgosh am I impressed. I specifically went today because today was the launch of this location's cocktail program, and I wanted to try their boozy brunch drinks! Remake all your future weekend plans, because HBC is where you need to go for boozy brunch. Today I tried a cold fashioned coffee and a cranberry spritzer (both aaaamaaazzinnggg) and they also offer a Bloody Mary & mimosa as options. What's even more awesome is you can get them dine in (with food) or to go, like I did. But wait. There's more. I also basically got one of each of alllll the pastries and a thing of bagels and am currently in total carb heaven. So get over to HBC for a cocktail and a brekkie bagel because you deserve it. And because they're awesome and have delish food. I'm going to have to come back soon to try some of their sandwiches for sure! read more

I really wanted to try their HBC eggwich and all the pastries on the yelp photos so I finally made it here today! It's a small space downstairs and looks like there is an upstairs which I did not explore. All their baked goods are on display at the counter. It all looked so good that it was hard to choose. I did finally decide on a crostada. There was no line for ordering, and a pretty short wait for the sandwich afterwards. The brioche bun was heavenly. The rest of the sandwich was a good concept but did not wow me. The potatoes in the sandwich tasted like it had been sitting for too long. The fresh fruit crostada was amazing! I definitely will be back for more pastries and breads! read more

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This is a nice, convenient, bakery shop, that also serves coffee right on the main downtown West Hartford strip. And seemingly gets pretty busy in the morning, like most bakeries are. One particular tip at this location is that on the right side of the end of the store, they usually have a small shelf with leftover bread from the previous day at discounted prices. Depending on what they have, This can be a fantastic deal as most one day old bread is still perfectly fine, especially if you go home and heat it up in the oven or air fryer. I have been able to try many fantastic breads here using this method such as sourdough miche. Otherwise, I would say, this bread is nothing to die for, but definitely a solid bakery, if you were in the area and are craving some specialty bread. read more

Location is the only thing thats good about this bakery. Ordered cold brew for $4.50 and it was water w brown coloring- tasteless. (Just walk one block up and pickup ur coffee from starbucks) The scones were stale and dry. Nobody bothers cleaning and wiping the tables, theres crumbs everywhere and grease marks all over the table. Their bread looks old. Never going back and thats for sure read more

I was waiting traffic and smelling something delicious with my windows open. It was in the morning so it could have only been one of two places...It was serendipity when I was able to find a parking spot right in front. I hesitantly walked in as I have a nut allergy and places like this are hit or miss. The staff was welcoming and so friendly! They gave me a few suggestions, after I ordered she walked over and told the kitchen to change their gloves. I was impressed that it was a 10 minute or so wait which means they were actually taking the time to make it. I ordered a breakfast burrito wrap with no beans/avocado. The eggs were freshly made, the cheese was stringy and the salsa was well distributed. It added the right texture and flavor to the wrap and wasn't mild but wasn't hot. I need to go back just for that. If you are in the area I highly recommend stopping and sampling some of their delicious looking treats! read more

This place rocks. Delish food. Baked items like breads and rolls available for purchase as well. You HAVE to try the HBC Sandwich - potatoes and tomato relish. So so so good. Great spot to stop in west Hartford. Staff is great, space is clean. read more

I feel like I always have really high hopes for the Hartford Baking Co but have yet to be blown away. I've been a couple times and tried their California sandwich and buttermilk raisin scone and they're good quality but pretty standard. I wish their menu had more interesting flavors or offerings. I'd say they're a little on the pricier end as well. The California sandwich comes with avocado, sprouts, tomato, goat cheese, house-pickled vegetables and buttermilk dressing on grain bread. Their bread really is the star. So tasty and very hearty. The fillings were standard and didn't feel any different than if I had just made it at home. The scone, which they are supposed to be known for, are pretty good as well with a nice crumb but didn't stand out too much for me over other scones I've tried at other bakeries. I will say that the west Hartford location is a gorgeous place though. It's a two floor space where you can order downstairs and then eat on the second floor. They have big windows that let in a lot light. You could get some work done there but it does get pretty noisy, especially on the weekend. read more

Hartford Baking - Buttermilk raisin scone - Cafes Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

So tasty! Delicious bread and coffee. Lots of room for seating. Quick service. A fun spot to grab breakfast in the area.

I tried their scrambled eggs, black beans, avocado, cheese and spiced potatoes in a whole wheat wrap - this was flavorful and delicious. Loved how the eggs were cooked and toppings were great I just love how every item was customizable and you could substitute on the app! Definitely makes ordering food more convenient and I want to try their other breakfast options. read more

Hartford Baking - Breakfast Burrito - Cafes Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Cute bakery with a really solid breakfast and lunch menu. Coffee is stumptown which is great. Coffee came out quickly and food took 10 mins, which isn't bad for a busy Saturday morning. Lots of comfortable seating upstairs. read more

Hartford Baking - HBC Eggwich - Cafes Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

The flourless chocolate cake is magnificent!!! On a weekday morning I went upstairs and it was bustling w people. People were having group mtgs and another was having an interview and a few people w laptops. Nice place to hang! read more

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We went there again for their chocolate croissant but my review is not going to change. We even took a white bread, it's nothing different from grocery stores. I only like their olive oil cake, chocolate croissant is okay. Warm it please, who wants the coke chewy croissant read more

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I love Hartford Baking company, however, I feel as if the quality has gone down hill in the last few years. The coffee is still great and any of the sandwiches are fantastic- same with the baked goods. The last few times I ordered a sandwich it was made incorrectly or something was omitted, and when visiting one of the newer locations there were bugs/flies in the bakery case. The staff have always been very friendly and make great recommendations that I hadn't thought of read more

Cozy cafe with a solid selection of breakfast foods, baked goods, and drink options. They also have a very good amount of seating inside, as well as 2 small tables outside. Most of their seating is in the upstairs section, above where you order. I tried their chicken caesar wrap, an iced coffee, and a scone, and I was pleased with all of them 9 read more

Okay sandwiches, but the coffee is not good. Just go to Café Sofia or Le Mazet for local coffee instead. Staff are nice. Environment is not well maintained--the tables are dirty and wobbly. Not great overall, I think it used to be better when it opened. Bakery treats are alright but nothing special. read more

VERY busy in the morning on weekends. Their breakfast sandwiches are so-so, nothing to rave about but still decent. They have cute upstairs seating, if you come alone it's a good place to get some work done or just people watch from the window seats. Some food items can be pretty pricey, they have all your typical millenial menu items like avocado toast, smoothie bowls, "steel cut" oatmeal. Usually there are people there doing work on laptops, there are some couches upstairs and tables that are good for that. I've ordered the London Fog a few times and they consistently make this very, very well. It's light, creamy, and a little sweet. Just a very pleasant drink to sip, and if you get it in a mug it's a decent size even if you order the small (also you don't get more tea if it's a large, just more milk). read more

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Food was tasty. I did order a chicken salad sandwich, not a bread, lettuce and tomato sandwich with a "splash" of chicken sandwich. The other half was the same but by the time I had eaten half of the half and realized there was no chicken left I investigated and this is what I saw. Yes, that little pale area is actually the chicken. Look hard, it takes up about a third of the roll. read more

Hartford Baking - Cafes Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Nice place. I brought my book hoping to sip coffee and linger until my conference but honestly the music is way too loud in my humble opinion. Coffee and croissant were good. read more

Hartford Baking - Cafes Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut