As the address might indicate, Shearwater Coffee Roasters lies in a small industrial complex that…read morehouses small and medium-sized businesses. This location is where the Shearwater beans are actually roasted (in 20lb batches, which counts as "really small" in the coffee industry). When I came by, I received a friendly and enthusiastic greeting from the personnel on site, who expressed no annoyance at being diverted from their normal wholesale activities. Shearwater has good beans, and those beans are roasted with care. I came in for some ground coffee that I could use while visiting Central Connecticut and walked away with a full pound of roasted coffee in the bean, 12oz of ground coffee, and a cold brew coffee to drink on my way back. The cold brew was delicious, and I liked the ground coffee (Honduras, I think) as well. The unground coffee made its way down to Philadelphia, where it's giving great pleasure to its recipients. Although Shearwater has espresso machines and some pour-over equipment on site, only the cold brew was available to retail customers like me. That was fair enough, but still somehow disappointing. If you're around Trumbull and are looking for some excellent coffee to take home, head directly to Shearwater without passing Go. Check their hours before you do, though; note for example that they close at 2PM on Fridays.

There aren't many coffee shops in this area, so I was intrigued to see such a highly-rated spot on…read moreYelp. As it turns out, this location isn't as much a cafe as a coffee tasting room. That being said, they always have at least one coffee brewing. On this early weekday afternoon, I got a 12 ounce of the Running Rapids (usually their cold brew) for $3.19. As other Yelpers have mentioned, there's no milk or sugar, leading to a pure and complex coffee experience. After letting it cool a bit, it was very deep and flavorful. It was nice to see a bit of the operation since the space is open. There are a few shelves with coffee accessories and a few stools for perching.

This hole in the wall coffee shop in Trumbull is so cute. Tucked away apart of the noble gas…read morestation. Although a part of noble it's adorable has its own seating area and gives real New England coffee shop vibes even in the space it's in. I got an iced latte and Caesar chicken wrap. The latte camp quick and was very good. They have multiple options for flavors and specials for coffee like gingerbread latte or peppermint and eggnog! I'm stuck in my ways and got no flavor but I know people out there who do love flavors would come here in a heart beat knowing this. The wrap was really fresh and didn't take that long to wait for it to come out. I enjoyed my latte and wrap in there seating area and felt very relaxed. The baristas were cheerful and polite.

All your favorite foodie trends inside a gas station, who knew? A spot perfect for a quick…read moredrive-thru or a cozy sit-down. Their menu is huge, featuring acai bowls, fresh sandwiches and wraps, and fun bagels like this cheddar jalapeño. The drinks are next-level. I'm obsessed with their Hailey Bieber smoothie dupe, Dubai chocolate coffee, and the seasonal fall flavors. Friendly staff, convenient location, and so many delicious options make this spot well worth the stop.

My husband & I came in on a bitter cold afternoon. I still opted for a large butterscotch latte. My…read morehusband went with his usual and more aligned with the weather a large hot coffee. Next to the register there were some really delicious looking desserts. I went with the apple pie cake. Our order was rung up at the register then brought to our table. We took w seat in the cute cafe. I really enjoyed my butterscotch latte. It was smooth, creamy but not overly s sweet. My husband's black coffee was piping hot which gave us some time for a card game. Finally the apple pie cake. It tasted healthy but with good I want to go back and try a sandwich. It looks like they offer some unique and delicious options.

Adorable coffee shop! The sandwiches are amazing! Adult grilled cheese. I enjoyed a sandwich with…read moreburrata, prosciutto, and pesto on sourdough. Everything was fresh and served on cute china plates. The staff were friendly and the service was timely.

This place is more than great coffee...it's a vibe and a half…read more The service is quick and somewhat friendly. The interior is cozy and welcoming. The food - Last drop sammie - 4.5 out of 5 BEC (sesame bagel) - 4 out of 5 Coffee - Shaken iced latte on the fall menu with pumpkin cloud foam, brown sugar and I think caramel is ! The pumpkin spice latte fell short for me. This is a spot I will be going back to. Get more buckets please.

Huge line of course but that's what is expected at such a popular spot! I wish the price point was…read morea bit more justified, some of the coffees were lacking in flavor especially the vanilla iced latte my friend got. However the specialty lattes like cookie butter were worth the wait! Lots of seating, even during peak business! Chill music, definitely a great study spot!

I came here with my kids. First and foremost. I need to talk about the menu. The menu online does…read morenot say you have to pay extra if you want it on a croissant or Portuguese roll or whatever. It says that it's a choice. Whatever you order in store, you pay extra for having your sandwich on one of their choices. For example, my kids ordered a bacon, egg and cheese. An extra $2.50 for a croissant when it's part of their choices. I ordered a large caramel iced coffee, which was tolerable. Again choices on the online menu said caramel, vanilla, hazelnut available. What it should say is $1.00 extra for flavors. The service is very slow. My kids and I waited about 30 mins for 3 sandwiches. A tuna mac was also ordered. The total came to $63. Never again.

A pleasant, low-key spot for breakfast or lunch with a warm atmosphere and competent service. One…read morestandout feature is the beautiful chalkboard menu--it's not only charming but also surprisingly extensive. For a small bakery, the range of offerings is impressive: everything from French toast and quiche to wraps, bagels, and an array of coffee drinks. I ordered the gluten-free everything bagel with lox and cream cheese. The lox was fresh and flavorful, but the bagel itself was average--I assumed it would be toasted and wish I'd asked. I also missed the usual red onion slices that typically accompany lox and cream cheese. We took an Alexander sandwich to go, hoping that one's a winner. It was yummy, according to the recipient. My daughter ordered a wrap and said it was "a-ok, not remarkable." Her iced coffee was fine, not great. Overall, this bakery feels welcoming and capable. Nothing knocked our socks off, but it's a pleasant spot to sit with a latte and something to eat. I'll definitely stop by again when I'm in town.

I visited Posh Tea Room on Valentine's Day as it was a surprise from my fiance. It was the sweetest…read moregesture of him to take me to a tea room considering he does not even like tea. When we arrived we were told it would be just a few minutes as we were early. No problem! We had no agenda so that was completely fine. However, our reservation was at 1pm and we did not get seated until 1:30pm. It would not have been as bad if one of the staff simply came out to say sorry we will get you seated as soon as we can. There was literally no contact with anyone. We kept poking our heads around to make sure they knew we were there. The worst part was there were numerous open tables. I would've been fine had they sat us as given us some water vs. just waiting in the waiting room Once we were seated, our waitress was as pleasant as anyone could be. Very very kind. We ordered the winter tea service and started out with the tea sandwiches. They were very tasty as was the tea. Because we were so hungry we finished everything before the scones arrived. Once they arrived, they nice and warm which was a nice touch. However, the inside was still raw and doughy. I picked around it as best I could. The pianist was a nice addition. I just wish, especially with this being a surprise that it would have a better experience.

We had the best afternoon tea at Posh Tea Room in Monroe today! I had a rough week and needed to…read morerelax, and hit up Google for a spot within an hour or two. The photos and menu looked great - I had no idea they only opened a couple months ago, until our server mentioned it. You wouldn't guess it, based on the attention to detail and how smoothly everything runs. It's a lovely space. They take your coats, give you purse hooks, and have a piano player jazzing up the ambiance with mellow yet uplifting tunes. The table was set perfectly with china and all the accessories you need with tea. There is a fancy/classy, yet casual, vibe. We were excited to find out we could both pick our own teas and that we didn't have to agree on one tea service (for food). The scones and treats were the same on all, but the sandwich selection varied on the three different afternoon tea menus. I opted for the "classic", which came with coronation chicken salad, ham/cheddar/mango chutney, cucumber, smoked salmon, and egg salad sandwiches. My husband got the "teas around the world" which came with Brie/apple/honey, ham/gruyere/dijon, olive tapenade/sundried tomato, chickpea/tzatziki, and a spiced chicken sandwich. All were excellent!! And when we finished, they even offered us more if we wanted them. The teas were great! We were allowed to pick our own teas (didn't have to share) from a broad menu of teas. The owner buys direct in London to get some of the finest teas that are not available locally. I am caffeine free so opted for Marian Wright Edelman's Guardian's Grace, a fruity herbal tea that was relaxation in a teacup for me. My husband first tried the Elizabeth Cady Stanton's Strength Blend, and the also had Mary McLeod Bethune's Essence of Uplift. They were all different, but all very tasty, and perfectly brewed. It also wasn't lost on me that the teas were named after amazingly strong women throughout history, and that we were enjoying them at a woman owned business, on International Women's Day! The scones were delivered fresh out of the oven with your choice of clotted cream, jam, or lemon curd (YES to all, please!) or also butter. The pastries I believe are a rotating selection, but all were tasty bites. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, welcoming, and hospitable. It's a nice easy pace, with two hours reserved for your experience. It was a wonderful escape from reality! I really appreciate Laurie, Donjae, and Ingrid for creating the perfect experience for us today. 10/10 highly recommend. Call ahead for reservations!

Great healthy cafe that offers tons of good quality ingredients for lunch, snacks and breakfast…read more Staff is super friendly and helps with any menu questions Portions are large but prices are a bit high The smoothies are full of Fresh fruits and sit very heavy on the belly Açaí bowls are full of goodness and healthy oats Sandwich with handmade potato chips was the best They take credit card

How cool that there's a space/astrology themed cafe in CT! Loved the decor, and then menu had a…read morebunch of great choices. We enjoyed our smoothies and sandwiches a lot! Even the housemade chips were delicious. We appreciated that they get their bread fresh from NYC daily! Everything was high quality. We'll definitely be back when we're looking for a healthy bite! Everyone was friendly, and it's convenient that they have a drive thru as well.

Cannot say enough good things about BD Provisions in Newtown, this is a place that I will be…read morecertainly revisiting again soon! The owners and staff are so friendly and helpful. This bulk store has coffee roasting, fresh nut butters, local honey, vinegars, bulk baking (including GF) and so much more! We love their focus and mission on sustainability- You can shop using the mason jars and return them the next time to have them cleaned. Every Saturday if you go into the store, you'll catch their coffee roasting in action, which is always cool to see. They offer a wide variety of gift options and packaging, which I couldn't recommend more upcoming celebrations. They will help you create it or you can put it together yourself too. There is plenty of parking and they have later hours so you can swing by after work (located right off of the Main Street).

Good selection of products, but won't return due to the poor customer service. The woman working…read moregave us an attitude and then pointed out that they were closing in 5 minutes (which we were already aware of and quickly bagging up all of our items) - she was obviously in a rush to leave. When I worked in retail, rushing paying customers out of the store was a big no-no.

Straight to the point, no frills and most importantly - great coffee!! Pastries, donuts, breads and…read morebagels for all your snacking needs. Variety of ice and hot coffee flavors. Reasonably priced. Super friendly service. I look forward to returning.

Stopped in one morning after a class at rowhouse. Clean place and there was a long line. The coffee…read moreis already made and pumped out (or take. From the chiller for the ice coffee). I got the pistachio which was pretty good. Also tried the ketogenic plant-based eggs. Not sure the brand. But it was Meh. The worker offered to add either chives, "cheese" or "bacon" bits, which was nice. I went with the chives. Glad I did, because not sure if it would have had any flavor otherwise. In short, go for the coffee...maybe they will expand their menu in the future. Some protein muffins, oatmeal or grits would be great...

This is a well run Starbucks. They had a few bumps when they first opened with quality of drinks…read more But overall, this is a good one. On my last trip here when I went to pick up my drink after ordering via the app. It appears that somebody took my drink, thinking it was theirs. Once the staff and I realize what it happened. They apologize profusely and quickly made a replacement drink. This is also a very cozy location with ample seating.

This is the BEST!! Never had a problem…read more Always greeted with a smile or a greeting!!! Mobile order always done!! Baristas will even help you order!! The Best one around!!