We were in the area and needed our coffee fix. Opened up Yelp and did a search. This one came up…read more It's in a plaza with plenty of parking. They also serve pastries and paninis. The customer service was good. The interior of the place was clean and cozy. I got myself an iced maple latte. The latte was fresh and tasty. If I'm in the area, I'll definitely stop in again.

Great little coffee house at the end of town. I love how they're open late (til 5.) I'm an avid…read morecoffee drinker and a, I've never had burnt or sour espresso from them and b, they make everything perfectly EXCEPT the latte. For some reason they have one size and it's huge. We don't need that much milk in a latte! Make it smaller! Charge me the same! That's my only gripe aside from the whole dog thing. They love your pets and have treats for them. I'm just not an animal person but maybe you are and so that's why I'm writing this. Bring your dog here! Sometimes the place is dead quiet with everyone on their laptops but other times it's lively and loud with chatter. Younger crowd usually (it's a college town after all.) I just moved out of town but I'd come here over Silk City anyway. (Their espresso is MUCH better here)

I always say, coffee shop reviews are generally only meaningful to people who share your coffee…read morehabits. I drink black iced coffee. I prefer it to be made from Single Origin beans, from places like Africa that have bright flavor profiles. And I prefer a medium light roast that highlights the quality of the bean. Most places make their iced coffee from blends and medium dark or dark roast levels. Grounded Coffee Co is the rare CT coffee shop that made my iced coffee with an Ethiopian Single Origin roasted by Ilse. Ilse, a North Canaan, CT, was not on my radar. They are now. This was one of the best iced coffees I've had from a shop all year. And it matched my preferences. Grounded is small, but the shop was cute, had some inside seating, and seemed to have an outside seating area, although I did not go out back to see it. Service was friendly and helpful. Very impressed with this visit experience. Five Stars.

THEY HAVE ALMOND MILK! They have finally given us another milk option aside from whole and oat. I…read morehad to give up oat milk a few years ago and was super bummed when I couldn't get coffee from here anymore. But the wait is over. Some old staff and some new staff, sometimes the espresso is better than other times but you gotta learn somewhere so- I get it. Place is small and usually quiet and even with the ac blowing it gets a bit warm in here in the summer. Place is always cozy come winter.

I feel like everything was just meh. The service was meh. The food was fine. It is next to a PetCo…read moreand that feels wrong. I feel like it was lacking uniqueness. Maybe like a homemade sauce with a unique ingredient. Or homemade bread could've been cool. Local cheese??? Something to bring the feel off "I could've made this at home"

I was driving by and this place caught my attention. Let's just say I'm a sucker for good-quality…read moreice cream. Walking in, I quickly noticed this was more than just a creamery. They serve breakfast options, sandwiches, wraps, salads, coffee, and ice cream. I love going to a creamery where I can order something different that I've never had before. My eyes lit up when I noticed they had lemon meringue ice cream, and I was not disappointed. My small cone came with a generous scoop of ice cream and was very reasonably priced. It was nice and creamy, and packed with flavor. Absolutely delicious. The shop has both indoor and outdoor seating.

I can't fault the products (except for the corn which was terrible) or the service. Everyone there…read moreis very nice even if a lot of them still wear face diapers. What prompts me to write a bad review is their "Black Lives Matter" banner where you can't fail to miss it AFTER you have given them your money. That organization is disgraced for a lot of reasons including embellishment, fraud but its their central message that is rotten to the core. The BLM -- and those who support the BLM -- say that some lives are more important than others. That isn't true. They also imply that the lives of police officers are worth nothing at all. ALL LIVES MATTER! These banners with the fists in the air are implying that violence against police officers is OK. They are saying that any officers (even minority officers) who shoot in self defense against a minority suspect is racist. I guess even the Black Cops are supporters of this white supremacy movement that we hear so much talked about but see zero evidence of.

A little bit of everything for someone low/no toxin conscious. Refillable station for teas, spices,…read morenuts, seeds, detergents, etc that are well tended from what I can tell, and they aren't next to windows constantly baked by the sun like I've seen as some Whole Foods. Frozen local meats in the back left corner that were intriguing. There are deals to be had if you're willing to take a minutes to peruse the booklets on display at the entrance. Kind employees, slighty aloof but charming, although I haven't required much service besides checkout. The 3 or 4 times I've been, there have been homeless or disenfranchised men outside but they've generally been harmless besides asking for cash. Just expect it.

Hidden gem. Love the breakfast quality and prices. Super…read moreconvenient when getting maintenance done on my car!

What a nice surprise. Good, simple food at great prices. We ate lunch as hit there after 11 but I…read morewould love to come back & try breakfast. Worth seeking out!

I have been wanting to try this place for 2 years. I don't typically come up to this area- but…read moreoccasionally work brings me this way. So for the past 2- I was always coming up on the ONE weekday they were closed. I finally saw that it was open today and went out of my way to try it! It was absolutely worth the wait. I got a strawberry watermelon smoothie and you could tell it was all fresh fruit used and it was so delicious! Definitely top 5 best smoothies I've ever had!!! This reminded me of a smoothie I got in the Dominican Republic- so FRESH & so delicious. The place is small- but ADORABLE! It was IMMACULATE in terms of cleanliness. I didn't see a speck of dust anywhere and the toppings for ice cream- appeared out of a magazine- it looked that picture perfect. They have a little swing against a wall- with a neon sign that says the name of the establishment. It appeared functional- but I didn't want to break it- if it wasn't so I didn't try it. Lol. Service was great! Friendly and personable staff and my smoothie came right out. It took under 4 minutes for me to get this delicious smoothie!! If you're in the area and you enjoy smoothies - I highly recommend trying this spot! My smoothie is amazing!

This place is absolutely amazing!! I've been here a few times now and I always get the delight…read morewhich is a Ferrero Rocher in a milk shake type thing, it's amazing!! They are very fast with the drink and it always is ready in no more than 10 minutes! The atmosphere is beautiful with really beautiful decorations!!

Saturday morning was busy but luckily got a booth before the big crowd arrived at 8:45am. I enjoyed…read moremy Philly cheesesteak breakfast sandwich on a hard roll. Sandwich was delicious.. if you've never been here, it's just off of route six in Willimantic check it out and come here for decades!!!

I am seriously disappointed. I have given them high rating before but this was ridiculous. The…read moreplace still has "comfortable" aambience with a bit of a hipster feel. So good there. The waitress wasn't obviously rude but she was disinterested, seemed annoyed, and just radiated malcontent. It made the visit uncomfortable. Now to the BIGGEST problem. The food. The servings were unacceptably small for the price. If it was a Michelin rated restaurant expect high prices but not at a diner. I could get twice what we were served for the same price else where and it would be about the same quality if not slightly better. The fish was really good. The absolute worst part was my mother's meal. It looked like slop and was stone cold. The potatoes were so runny it was more potato soup than mashed potatoes. She had me try it and it was obviously out if the fridge and not properly prepared. After waving down the waitress she with attitude, like the busperson was more helpful, "can't have that". The plate was gone maybe 2 minutes. They put FRIED CHICKEN in the microwave. With the prices they charge this is absolutely UNACCEPTABLE. We decided to leave before we finished as we were now uncomfortable and wildly disappointed. We will be finding a different diner in the future.

The size of the donuts are disappointing. Doesn't taste bad but you can tell they weren't freshly…read moremade and we got them at 8:26a.m.

Honestly the best doughnuts I've had, which made sense after I learned they're all made-to-order…read moreinstead of sitting out! They're light and fluffy with just a little crisp on the outside, and absolutely 0 greasy taste/texture. Their blueberry glaze was especially outstanding, but there wasn't a single one in the six-pack that we didn't love. PLUS 2/3 of the flavors are always changing! And they have daily coffee flavors! The doughnut flavors are really unique too (think chocolate pretzel, maple bacon, etc.). Even better, everything they sell/use is sourced from CT. Slight points off for the atmosphere (it's very cute but could use some sound dampening), but let's be real - it's a place designed to pick up your doughnuts and go, not sit and linger, so I'm not dinging it down from the 5-star review it deserves. We're DEFINITELY coming back!

Love this place; the only complaint I have is that it's not close enough to me. However, the…read moreatmosphere is so inviting, and the staff are incredibly friendly. Every time I visit, I discover something new on the menu that captivates my taste buds. The cozy corners are perfect for a quiet afternoon, and I often find myself losing track of time while sipping on their signature coffee. It's become a little sanctuary for me, a place where I can unwind and recharge. If only they would open a branch closer to my neighborhood, I'd be there every day.

Swift cheerful service, and a tasty sandwich (classic) and a cuppa good Joe. Welcoming restaurant…read morewith a nice sense of humor. Reasonably priced considering the cost of eggs and bacon. I'll be back!

Your standard dive bar, including loud retro rock music and a strong smell of urine in the corner…read more Sat at a high top in front of the window; the chairs were a mismatched height (too tall). Friendly female bartender, decent drinks, and a very sticky bar. Whaddya expect in Willimantic.

Got to stop in to my old stomping grounds, haven't been back to ECSU since 2002…read more Place was great (just how I remembered it), but the food has changed dramatically....so good! Wing Wednesday $.75 per wing was a steal. The bartender Connor was a great dude, great conversation! Looking forward to going back!