I'll be straight up off the bat...I used to be a regular here many years ago (when I lived…read morelocally). Therefore, it was sort of a homecoming for me. As usual, the experience was great. As a small business owner myself, I love seeing businesses like this grow and thrive. I remember when it was just the owner and one staff...there were now three working their butts off! The service and food reflected this. It's awesome to see how The Bean has grown - especially since Covid caused many similar places to go under. Check it out! Trust me.

Great food. Great service. It's a Windsor institution. They support the town and local artists…read more It's open!

Good but basic coffee and matcha…read more Came here on the hunt for coffee spots. Generally don't like going into Hartford, but figured it was early enough to avoid the major crowds and traffic. When I first got here, the barista was not ready to take orders yet, so I sat down while they prepped for the day. After about 15 minutes they were ready, so I ordered a basic latte and sat back down. The coffee bar has no food and only coffee and matcha drinks, relying on other businesses to fill that gap when they don't offer food at the primary location. The hours on Saturday don't match up with the other local businesses, so it leads to the ability to get coffee but not food till at least an hours time from open. The latte was basic, coffee is of a decent quality and the milk was frothy. No real design work beyond a basic onion off-center. They had one special latte, a pb&j inspired iced latte. Opted against, since they were still prepping for those orders when I went to order. It's functional coffee for the area. Not bad but not special either. It's a place to get a cup of joe on Pratt street, and it's good coffee but nothing to call home about.

The BOP coffee is located adjunct to Refugee Tattoos on Pratt Street in Downtown Hartford. There is…read morea platform that makes it appear as a winding ramp immediately after entering the shop, sort of shaping the room to make you end up at The BOP counter which is exactly where I wanted to be. You most certainly need not take it though and take a step the other way into Refugee Tattoos side. I got myself a double espresso with a pump of vanilla. I think I could've done without since it wasn't sweet. I want to visit again and have it one more time! The barista was lovely and she didn't rush me at all as I made my choice. She also made great recommendations. It was nice and quiet in the studio though that's not to say they didn't have any other clients beyond the curtain. Everyone was friendly.

Baristas were friendly and patient. I could tell they took a lot of pride in their work. I had the…read morepistachio coconut dream and it was a 10/10!!!! And the atmosphere was amazing to boot! A must visit for anyone and every coffee lover.

Small place, but they do have some tables on another level, small area while waiting for your…read morecoffee. Got an orange blossom white mocha latte and it was delightful. Really interesting mix of flavors. I def plan on going back!

Decided to grab coffee with a friend to talk and catch up so we decided to check out J. René for…read morecoffee . Located in park road , it's a small coffee shop . The coffee it self was good. I ordered the iced latte. However I felt like for a coffee shop the coffee options were limited and didn't offer any specialty drinks/menu . And i didn't see any options for adding flavours like vanilla or hazelnut either which was disappointing for someone who ho loves to add flavour to coffee ( not sure if I just had to ask for it .. but didn't see it on the menu as an option) They did however offer a variety of different types of coffee and brewing options which was different . They also offered pastries and a limited food menu as well which I felt was little pricey . And the seating is also very limited , and uncomfortable . Not ideal for sitting and chatting for extend periods . Ideally I would come here for a grab and go coffee if you want something nice and simple .

J René holds a special place in my heart. Maybe it's because my own name is Jacklyn Renee or maybe…read moreit's because I have a lot of memories of taking my daughters here to enjoy a pastry. What keeps me coming back is the always-calm atmosphere and always-perfect coffee.

First time coming here and was surprised with the cute ambiance and esthetic…read more I got the Salted brown sugar latte, it was good. Topped with a bit of sea salt, it was the perfect blend. There is a little library, with a take one leave on option, a community donation of art supplies and crafts as well as their mission to the community. Came here as part of the Hartford coffee crawl, and looks are deceiving, because of the street parking situation. I would have easily missed this sport driving downtown if not for the pass.

I Stopped here to grab a drink while on a Hartford coffee crawl. I enjoyed a shot of espresso and…read morean everything bagel with cream cheese. My partner got a salted brown sugar iced latte . This cafe is definitely unique. It has an art studio in the back of the cafe. The Parking is kind of hard to find because it's on a main rd in Hartford. Staff were friendly but forgot about my bagel. I ended up waiting a long time for my bagel with cream cheese. I had reminded staff once but they still continued to stock items and take other orders before preparing mine. Staff did apologize and thank me for my patience after all was said and done.

I recently attended an event at Bloom Bake Shop, and it was such a lovely experience. They have a…read morecozy little area upstairs that's perfect for small gatherings, complete with a comfy couch and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Afterwards I stay downstairs and experienced the coffee shop. I ordered a gluten-free breakfast sandwich, which was really good. The bread was a bit firm, but I actually appreciated that since most gluten-free bread tends to fall apart. This one held up nicely. My honey latte was absolutely delicious, smooth, perfectly sweet, and beautifully made. There's also a cute outdoor seating area, great for relaxing with coffee on a nice day. Parking is on the street around the corner, since the street the shop is on is closed to cars and open to pedestrians only, which adds to the charm of the area. You order at the counter, get a number, and they bring your food right to your table. When you're finished, you clear your own dishes to the bin, which keeps the place tidy. I also noticed the staff going around regularly wiping tables and keeping everything clean and welcoming. Overall, Bloom Bake Shop has a great vibe, tasty food, and friendly service. Definitely worth checking out!

"Rise up this morning, smiled with the rising sun Three…read morelittle birds pitch by my doorstep Singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true Saying, "This is my message to you" (Bob Marley) As my friend Ana B. pointed out, the Bloom Bake Shop is a Triple Threat with three different personalities. Is it a flower shop? Is it a coffee shop? Is it a bakery? Of course, it's all three. We popped in a little before their 1:00 Sunday closing today, and the only bakery items remaining were four lemon blueberry scones. We scooped up two of them at $3.75 each. Now a scone isn't always a scone. Some have the density and weight of a doorstop or a hockey puck. Not these, they were as good as any scone we've ever sampled. They were soft, fresh, and bursting with lemon and blueberry fruit and taste. They were exceptionally great. The interior was very pretty with flower displays, booths, tables, and plenty of goodies for sale like bags of granola, pastries, and sandwiches. The exterior dining patio was packed with customers finishing off their lunches or late breakfasts while sipping their coffees, espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes. Thank you, Bloom Bake Shop, for a very enjoyable visit.

This little coffee and snack bar recently opened in the Hartford Steam Boiler building. Coffee,…read moresandwiches, salad, and soup are among the offerings. It's a great place to stop for a quick lunch!

I love going to the spot for breakfast and lunch! it's very convenient and you never have to wait…read morelong! The owners are AMAZING!!! and super friendly. It's a very welcoming environment and the food tastes amazing!! Love the monthly coffee specials! Never a bad experience.

Perfectly fine quick breakfast spot…read more Came here on the fly, looking for new breakfast spots and found this one on my feed. The parking situation is a little weird, there's some spots in front or by the side, but they are not really marked well. But there's a lot of spaces for the actual dining space. The inside is simple but clean, lots of seats for the space and a reasonable display for their pastries and donuts. The menu is simple and the options are low. It's very much designed to be a quick breakfast spot. I opted for one of their donuts and a latte, with a French toast platter. Food came out quickly, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was okay. The donut was large, cakey but freshly made. The strawberry frosting was a little heavy on the extract which gave a chemically taste to the frosting, but it wasn't off putting just noticeable. The French toast was slightly undercooked, but I do enjoy custardity bites so it was good enough. The eggs were also underdone, but I just ignored those. The turkey bacon was crisp and the home fries were seasoned very well. Unlike other home fries I have had, these ones actually had flavor. As a breakfast spot, it does well enough for the local crowd. When done properly, the food put out at this location can be good if not great. I'm fairly confident if I made them aware of my issues, they would resolve them without fail. If you need a quick breakfast and happen to be in east hartford near the police station, his place works for that quick meal. It isn't fancy, but it's basic food done right.

I got their seasonal special: the salted caramel toffee cold brew and it was sooooo good! Next time…read moreI'll def be adding cold foam to it tho! They have a giant menu of drinks and food! I would love to come back and try some of their eats. Everything sounded amazing! This spot was easy to park at and it had lots of parking! I truly appreciated that after going to many spots in the area with less than ideal parking situations. This was an added plus for sure! The girl that helped me was very nice and helpful as well. Spot was large. Not overly fancy, but cute! I would def go again!

This space is very bright and beautiful. The building is newer and inviting. Parking is available…read morearound the back of the building. There are great breakfast brunch and lunch options! Coffee whole bean, fun branding with cute products that are great for gifts for coffee lovers. I had their chai latte and avocado toast with an egg. It came out quick and the servers/ baristas are all friendly.

Water acai energizer smoothies. I drink Robeks everyday in VA and this location cuts the…read moreingredients. The drink has water lines and they used too much ice.

It's been a long time since I've last gone to Robeks. My boyfriend used to get us the largest size…read morepossible of their smoothies we would share it on our drives, but it was more often than not far too heavy to get through the straw. I certainly haven't had one of their smoothies since then, nor have I stepped inside. Well last week I decided to see what's new on the menu. This Robeks' location is very tiny. It can only sit two patrons at a time. Their menu has a wide range of smoothies, juices, açaí bowls and avocado toast. I decided to go for the toast with peanut butter and banana. There were only two people working here, they weren't particularly friendly. They did make what I requested. The bread was a very generous slice of toasted Sourdough Bread. I certainly hope it came from The Hartford Baking Company, which is next door from this Robeks, but I don't think it did. There was an equally generous spreading of peanut butter, followed by sliced banana, honey and chia seeds. It arrived in a to go container. Which is wasteful, since I planned on sitting inside. This was pretty delicious! I love peanut butter with banana, it's sweet and nutty! This was $6.99. Their other options of toast also look pretty tasty! If you like juices, smoothies, and the similar, stop by Robeks and give them a try!