"Nothing you could say could tear me away from my guy…read moreNothing you could do, 'cause I'm stuck like glue to my guy" (Mary Wells) We took a morning coffee break, and had a wonderful time chatting, relaxing, sipping our drinks, and enjoying the friendly, mellow, and very chill atmosphere at the Café by New England Coffee Guy. They have plenty of seating, some upholstered furniture and we saw a few Friday morning telecommuters working on their laptops and sipping their coffees. Our order was a Chai Latte and a Cold Brew - each was $5. The pours were very large, and I swear that my cold brew was the very best I've ever had. I love coffee, drinking it hot or cold, and what I had here is in my all-time Top Five Percent. It was that good. I had a sip of my wife's Chai Latte and thought it was excellent as well. What really impressed me were the flavors of both drinks- not overpowering, but strong enough to appreciate them. The Coffee Guy has it all - specialty coffees, matcha, chai, espresso drinks, and pastries and sweet treats to pair with your coffee cup. We couldn't resist grabbing a few on our way out, and we took home a box with a Spinach croissant, iced blueberry scone, and a cruffin (croissant/muffin hybrid). We loved our visit to the Coffee Guy, and I was so impressed by the total experience, I just subscribed to their newsletter. So the next time we're looking for a midday break or afternoon pick-me-up..... I know a guy!

I didn't even know this place was here until it was on the coffee crawl!…read more I opted in for the Mocha iced latte with cherry cold foam. It was probably one of the best coffees I have had. Not too sweet but not bitter either. We talked to the owner for a little bit and he was very nice and personable. We will be back in the summer with our dog to sit out on the patio.

I'm grateful to live close enough to J René that I can walk or bike here without issue. This is a…read moretown with many great coffee options, and J René is arguably the best, depending on what you're into. It's more expensive than a Dunkin or Starbucks... of course. I can't believe some of the reviews. The coffee is roasted in house, the syrups are from scratch. If they could fit a cow in their (way too small) parking lot they'd probably have fresh milk and cream, too! Went in yesterday for a work meeting and the service was even better than usual. The vibe and atmosphere here is great for meetings, business or casual. My associate and I split a Siphon Pot to start. If you have the time, this is the very best way to enjoy your coffee. It really pulls the flavor out of the beans, on par with a pour over or aeropress, but it's also perfect for sharing. Afterwards, we both got Cortados, which were excellent, and I brought ice coffee back to the office for the man we left behind to run things. He sighed happily after sipping it, commenting that he could tell it was from J René. Why not 5 stars? The food is ok but I'm not a big fan of the pastries I've tried here. They're "fine". Normally my wife will get one and I'll try a bite or two. She's really into croissants and won't get them from here, saying they're a waste of money. The prices can feel a little steep here, especially compared to other good, local spots. Lastly, the parking lot is so tiny and during busy times of day the road can get crowded as well.

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 .

This cafe was very cute, has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and the staff was very nice and…read moreprompt. Great service overall. I got a Lox Toast and iced hazelnut latte, both of which I would order again. Will come back again!

I heard great things about story and soil coffee in Hartford. So I was very excited to try it !…read moreThey had Dj going on Saturday morning right outside the shop which was fun , they had some outdoor seating and seating inside which was very nice ! And very importantly they are dog friendly! And it was so fun to see some of the dogs in the shop So I was already excited to be here , along with many other people , so I had very high expectations and all the vibes were good ! They offer lots of fresh coffee options , and they had some seasonal specialty drinks And in the season of October and pumpkin spice I decided to try the pumpkin spice latte iced ! They staff was great esp for being super busy they did a fabulous job ... Now the only bad thing was my drink .. unfortunately I did not like it ( and I have tried my fair share of pumpkin spice lattes and this was by the far the worst I've had ) The spice/ flavouring to coffee ratio was very off ! it tasted like I just had a spoonful of pumpkin spice seasoning mixed with some water and a splash of coffee . So I feel sad that the drink I got was terrible so maybe in the future I will try the regular coffee options instead of the speciality drinks which for me is unfortunate since I am a speciality drink lover and I love to try different flavours

I love the vibe in this café, and I can't believe it's taken me so long to finally visit a…read morePerkatory location. The staff was so nice and friendly, and we even laughed for a bit which was refreshing. I'm a sucker for seasonal or specialty drinks so the chocolate covered cherry latte immediately caught my eye. I got a large iced with regular milk. I can appreciate all of their different milk variations! The pistachio milk was suggested for me to try, but as a big hater of dates, I had to skip it. The latte was rich and a good quality coffee, so the drink went down very smooth. The maraschino cherries on top were a nice touch too. I love the punk rock feel, and will definitely be visiting more frequently.

I love Perkatory period, but this location is great. It's smaller than some of the others, and the…read morebaked goods selection is less consistent, but those aren't even really negatives, just observations. Very friendly and the coffee is great. They make an excellent iced americano, so I'm happy (my fav). It's a welcoming and inclusive space. I always feel comfortable. I wouldn't say it's the best location if you're looking to work or need an abundance of seating, but if you're like me and just looking for a pleasant service as you order a great cup of coffee to go, it's pretty perfect.

SOOO good! They have the viral fruit pastries also just some reslly good cake slices and desserts…read moreand Dubai and all that viral shit! The vibes are nicer than I thought inside u could def have a chill girls time or date there. They are also open late ;)

Went to check out the newly opened Triple Chocolate. There…read moreare so many options of drinks and desserts. I had not eaten dinner yet so I chose Nutella covered mini pancakes! There was nutella over every pit of those mini pancakes. The staff was friendly and the decor was really cute. If your a fan of Dubai chocolate this is your place‼ That is one of the next items I plan on trying next. Im a fan and hope to go back soon!

Came for the good reviews on lattes. Perfect spot for a coffee date if you're looking for privacy…read moreto talk, mind you it's summer and schools out, not sure how it is during semesters. I walked in, no traffic though, it was also a weekday mid afternoon. My flavored hazelnut iced latte was standard. Rating: 3 1/2 but for the scenery and beautiful campus, I gave it a 4 overall

I go to Cinestudio often, and I never knew this place existed. My friends went to the cinema on…read moreSunday evening to find the movie we expected to see was not playing. Thus, knowing it was Sunday evening our options for opened places was limited. A quick Yelp search and I found that this coffee shop was not only opened, but opened until midnight. Perfect. The coffee offered there, and the preparation is very European. They offer gluten-free, organic, free-trade food. There is free wifi and loads of comfy seating for studying or just chilling out. A great little gem near the studio.

One of my favorite places for a coffee in Hartford. Not only is the coffee amazing but they are…read morevery community oriented promoting all kinds of happenings in the area. Just over all a great vibe.

This trendy coffee shop in Hartford is creative, but the results were just so-so…read more Coconut Latte: Their signature dish. The nutmeg flavor is very strong, almost permeating the entire shop. The roasted coconut aroma is just right. It's recommended to tell the staff to ask for less sugar, otherwise it will be very sweet. Perhaps I just can't appreciate coffee with so much spice.

Beautiful in here! Coffee, matcha, dot cake(for my…read moredaughter) all DELICIOUS and so pretty of a presentation The employees were kind and patient with all my questions! Would highly recommend, I could picture myself studying here if I were a student again

I had to come try this spot after I saw the viral, double duo cup for coffee!…read more I ended up getting the cookie monster latte and coconut Island, however, $15 for a coffee is a little outrageous! I was told it was a large coffee split into two. Never again will I purchase one of these duo cups. The coffee itself is very good, but the pricing should be altered a little bit. We also got mini macarrones, which I thought would be better than a tasted! They were stale!! They taste it absolutely horrible and there was no flavor. No differentiation between the chocolate, coffee, or the lemon. It all tasted by straight sugar and cardboard. Yuck Unfortunately, I probably won't be back due to the pricing and the experience I had with the food

Was visiting Hartford on business and stopped into Vitus' for a latte and a breakfast sandwich…read more The environment was a lot of fun, looks like this used to be an old bank building. The service was extremely attentive and friendly. I ordered an oat milk latte and a bacon breakfast sandwich. Both were quite delicious and hit the spot. I was in and out in around five minutes, even after preparing a breakfast sandwich and a latte. Would definitely go back.

Came here again as part of the a Hartford coffee crawl. I got the Costa Rican coffee with a shot of…read morebrown sugar cinnamon. Coffee should definitely be enjoyed in store and not on the go to experience the drip and siphon pot ways of brewing I forgot to specify that I wanted cream/milk in it so it came out black and I could really taste the coffees full flavor. Parking can be a struggle