This place is truly a 5-star spot. The vibes are so good. The drinks are exactly as you hope…read morethey'll be. And their food? Wow. It's not everyday that I come across a spot like this that truly knows how to do everything right. Highly recommend.

Stopped by Ashlawn Coffee and picked up one of their frozen coffee drinks. It was refreshing, and…read moreexactly what I was looking for. The shop was very busy when we visited, which is always a good sign, but the staff kept things moving and the atmosphere was lively. Overall, a great stop for coffee, and I'd happily come back to try more of their menu.

Essex Coffee is my favorite place to get coffee and pastries in this area! They also have beautiful…read moreartwork for sale by local artists. Definitely go here if your in the area! The staff is so friendly and they get to know you very quick! The cherry on top is they have punch cards!

100% yes! Literally my favorite coffee shop. I love both their iced and hot coffee. Staff is the…read moreBEST! It is a cozy, warm spot for coffee and a great sit to read a good book. Oh and they have yummy baked goods! I try to resist, but fail often. The macaroons are made in house and are the clear favorite. They also have rotating art on the walls, I think they change it every 30 days.

Staff was SO nice! Came here and worked in the morning, free WiFi is always a plus!! The coffee was…read moregood and unexpected. Homemade flavors are always the best.

Superior coffee really tasty. The bagel with cream cheese…read morewas perfect. They do a nice job here. Not a full breakfast just bagels. Highly recommend this place.

Deep River Roasters is getting added to my list of favorite coffee spots. This was my first time…read moregoing and I wanted to try one of their coffee blends. I asked what blend from their list they recommended for a iced black coffee. To my surprise, the staff gave me a small sample of the two he thought were best and his personal favorite. I landed on the John Winthrop UFO Hunter, a dark roast coffee that was simply out of this world. Smooth and rich, toasty flavor. We also got a Hot Chai Latte with Pumpkin Pie flavoring that was also delicious. They had pastries and other baked goodies, but Deep River Roasters is all about the coffee. They have packages of their coffee stocked up in the shop for you to take home. Some of the names were inspired from local history and tales. The cafe is small, but there is an outdoor patio with tables and chairs overlooking the other Witch Hazel Buildings and the Essex Steam Train. If you happen to be in the area, I highly recommend giving Deep River Roasters a shot.

THIS LOCATION IS NO LONGER DEEP RIVER COFFEE ROASTERS. It's called "trackside cafe" now. Coffee was…read morefine, just very confusing this hasn't been updated

Was traveling for work and stopped at this adorable little shop with a great purpose. The…read moreemployees were warm and welcoming. There is plenty of room to work, enjoy time with family and friends, or eat. The ambiance is beautiful with lots of plants, activities, and great lighting. The cappuccino and bagel I ordered were both delicious!

Welcoming coffee shop that's a great place to start or end a visit in the Deep River area. In…read moreaddition to coffees and tea, there's a variety of bakery items, ice cream, smoothies and sandwiches. The Nest also provides employment opportunities and creates social gatherings for people with disabilities. There's a real community feel in this place.

Just came here for Mother's Day brunch and so glad we came. Their selection of breakfast foods is a…read morenice change from all the other offerings in the area. I went with the Croque Cajun which was absolutely delicious. The sauce on the toast had so much flavor and it went perfectly with the shrimp. We also had to try their desserts. We got 3 macarons and wow they were incredible. Really light and crispy on the outside and soft and chewy inside. Would come back just to get some more of those!

The most fantastic place we ate visiting Old Saybrook CT. Everything we ordered at Brunch and every…read morelil dessert we took to-go was made to perfection. The atmosphere is great and simply raining French Patisserie vibes- felt like we were visiting Paris. Service was amazing and the chef came out to check and say hi. It is so refreshing to find such a gem and we look forward to visiting again!

Nice ambiance and experience. Good customer service and good coffee. My daughter had a nice…read moreblueberry muffin.

YUMMY food and nice atmosphere in this music-themed café. I…read morewas lucky enough to stop in on their 3rd day after reopening - thanks to community donations, said the co-owner, their business was able to sustain the pandemic. I'm so glad it did! It's in an historic building and also offers free ukulele workshops by one of the co-founders of the café (which I didn't get to see, lol). His handcrafted banjolike instruments - made out of tin boxes, wood, and bent quarters - are also offered for fun and for sale. I think I saw an Altoids guitar for $50. The soup of the day (tomato basil) was really good, but the fresh-baked BREAD is what really got me! And I'm not usually a bread person. Keep in mind they close at 3. Very glad to have stopped by to support this unique local place.

I just wanted to leave an amazing review for a young lady named Lily who took my order today. She…read morewas very humorous charismatic and outgoing. Best service I've had in a long time.

Adorable country mart with delicious egg sandwiches and mocha coffees. Tons of Deep River potato…read morechips and snacks abound. Real kind people working at every register. Even sell smoothies. I went every day I stayed nearby. 5 stars!!!

The store is a treasure trove of cheeses, food items and gifts for your foodie friends and family…read more I have been meaning to stop in for some time now and today was the day. I found the imported and homeland cheese selection to be quite extensive. All of my favorites plus plus plus. Carson served me as I chose a few different cheese, bread and meat items with tastes along the way. I also met Christine who is the shop owner and had a great exchange with her. The store was well stocked with specialty foods, gift items and lots of holiday paper napkins. I went in for cheese knives and found a nice selection to choose from. There were still lots of table/kitchen/dining items even though it was right after we rang in the new year. I definitely be back for more!

I just love this specialty store! The extensive choice of quality coffees is just amazing. I have…read moretried several different varieties of caffeinated and decaffeinated coffees, some organic and some not organic and found them all quite smooth, even bodied and delicious. I have also tried their breads, homemade cookies and chocolates and have been extremely happy with the quality, freshness and taste. The whole store is stocked full with edible and gift goodies. This place is a real find and worth the trip. I try to make a stop about once a month when I am visiting the area.

Looking for a great sandwich? Come to Andy's Deli and David will make a perfect sandwich according…read moreto your wishes. He uses Boars Head meats and fresh ingredients. Homemade chicken salad and egg salad. Rolls are fresh from NYC and Pepperidge Farm bread.They have a daily soup option too. Prices are very reasonable. If you want good egg sandwiches pick up in case or call before 11:00.... They have grilled egg burrito or a specialty Spanish egg sandwich along with egg, sausage or bacon & cheese on rolls or croissants Good coffee selection and fresh pastries daily. You even sit and eat. Awesome selection of drinks, soda and store items including essential household products. Ice cream, cookies, energy bars and huge selection of snacks. Owner Andy and his wife are wonderful friendly and hard working small business owners. All employees are polite and nice. They make you feel very welcome. It's a wonderful deli and store in Old Lyme, Ct

Got a few salads from here, and quite honestly terrible; more mayonnaise than potatoes or macaroni,…read moredefinitely won't return, looks dirty inside honestly, surprised Lyme residents patronize this place.... Extremely overpriced for subpar salads.... Just a convenience store with horrible food.....