Local hidden gem in the the West End of Bristol CT. There is 1 hour free parking in front of café…read more Do not be fooled by the construction and the area....inside the cafe, it's absolutely beautiful and meticulously clean... very good vibes in here.... they have a straightforward coffee menu, I noticed many ppl getting churros, so there are small treats you can order from the kitchen. We were told about the patio out back, which, OMG, it sits on the River, completely private with such a nice sized space. I chose dark roast beans and coffee to drink and also brought home a classic mug. It remained busy because it's such a great coffee bean!!! And there was a mix of guests who stayed and sat on their computer, visited with friends, and enjoyed this delightful spot. A MUST TRY FOR COFFEE LOVERS! you will love it! Thanks Cafe Real for being a part of the Bristol Community

This is a great local coffee shop with delicious coffee from espressos to lattes and cappuccinos to…read moreaffogatos and tintos. Made with the beans from family farmers in Columbia. The ground coffee beans smell intoxicating. Our espresso, cappuccino, and affogato were made right in front of us which adds to the experience of Café Real. You can sit inside or step out on the back deck or lower level where you can hear and see part of the Pequabuck River. Our beverages were delicious and full of flavor. Marcos our barista and educator was wonderful and extremely friendly. He explained to us where the coffee beans come from, where they are roasted, and came out to the deck to check on us and to find out how our coffees were. They not only offer amazing coffees but also churros and a variety of waffles. We parked in a small parking lot across the street but there is also street parking as well. At Café Real you will find high quality coffee and people. You won't be disappointed.

Relax cozy vibe. Coffee flights and good staff. Got a bacon egg and cheese crescent sandwich and…read moreit was delicious!

Great menu terrible workers. Get my order wrong 3 out of 5 times and when I called to let them…read moreknow they couldn't have cared less. I will spend my money elsewhere

This time we got the spiked hot latte flight which came with 5 different flavors and different…read moreliquor. They serve breakfast, bar snacks and have happy hour during the week. Service was quick.

This Yellow King is located at the same venue as Bristol Bazaar. This is a very small bar which was…read morevery busy on Saturday afternoon. They have a huge menu of specialty coffees, hot chocolates and teas. Additionally, they also offer special cocktails. My friend arrived first she got Kevin's Not Here hot chocolate, this is a nod to Kevin from Home Alone. I arrived shortly after, I tried to order my coffee for a while. While they were busy, I felt like I was purposefully being ignored, no matter how many times I pointed to the menu and said "excuse me?". I was sitting right at the front where most of the commotion was. My friend had to raise her hand all the way up, like we had something to say in school. I guess that's the way to get their attention. I eventually got the Cannoli Cold Brew. Both of our drinks were very good. Kevin's Not Here is a white mocha base with eggnog and gingerbread syrup. This was very sweet, I could for sure taste the gingerbread. The Cannoli Cold Brew was another great choice, it tasted like what it sounds, it wasn't overly sweet. They offer a variety of fun flights at Yellow King, from coffee, to hot chocolate to cocktails.

Imagine walking your dog down a nearby path, craving a good coffee, and finding a spot where your…read morepup can come inside with you and even get a treat. That is exactly what Perkatory offers. I stopped in for a cortado, three shots of espresso with oat milk, no sugar, and it was perfectly balanced and delicious. The service was excellent from start to finish. They greeted me right away, spelled my name correctly, which is rare, and even called it out properly when my drink was ready. The café itself is inside a warm, inviting building with seating in the shop and throughout the hallways. With the walking path nearby and the dog friendly environment, it is the perfect spot to stop during a morning stroll, before a night out, or while exploring the area. Between the quality coffee, attentive service, and dog friendly atmosphere, Perkatory is a spot I will definitely be returning to.

This coffee shop is a total vibe. There are a lot of fun spots to sit. The coffee is good and I…read morelove that they had vegan and gluten free pastry options. Also love that they're oat milk is NuMilk, which is the elite oat milk for coffee!!

Hard to find a spot where you can get a fresh bagel with cream cheese, a drink, and a bag of chips…read morefor right around six bucks these days! Great prices and nice people behind the counter.

I was looking for a good breakfast spot before I visited Bristol Bazaar and Magpie's seemed like…read morethe best bet. M's is a small breakfast and lunch spot with seating for about 10 people, but takeout seemed to be the focus. The atmosphere was fine, but not a selling point. More functional than nice. The service, however, is a selling point. They were friendly and efficient and comfortably interacted with any regulars that come though. I was impressed by the hustle of the two person team. I ordered a Hazelnut Black Iced Coffee, which I believe was an Omar roast. Smooth and got the job done. I also ordered a bacon, egg and cheese on a sesame bacon bagel. It was tasty and very well executed. Lots of well cooked bacon. The egg was fried just right. The bagel was substantial and had good texture. The American cheese was well melted. Magpie's definitely seems like a good place to stop for a quick takeout breakfast or sandwich. I also saw the cook was working on a big pot of fresh soup, 4.5 Stars

This was one of the coolest places to hangout and talk with friends. There is a parking look steps…read moreaway. When you walk in, it's really a nice break from reality with all of the whimsical, antique, speakeasy feel. You can sip on tea and coffee and walk around the shop. Nice size biscotti went well with their tea. I had the blueberry muffin also. My friend and I had two cups of tea that were great! Staff is super nice and we could have spent more than 2 hrs in there just relaxing and catching up. I look forward to going back there. It's a nice intimate space to sit alone or a couple of friends.

Tea shop during the day and an underground speakeasy by night…read more A group of friends and I came here for the first time and we were very impressed with a short wait time, and the very cool ambience and set up of the different areas to sit at Our server told us they specialized in mythological crafted cocktails, which came with an added ritual. I got Aset, the Egyptian goddess of healing, magic, funereal rites, and motherhood. ASET (EGYPTIAN) color-changing twist on a corpse reviver butterfly pea flower infused prairie gin, luxardo triple sec, elderflower liqueur, lemon, glitter MICTLANTECUTLI (AZTEC) blood orange margarita, rocks blood orange tequila, blood orange liqueur, lime, orange bitters, smoked salt We also Mediterranean: Hummus, Olives Herb, Chips Everything was very good and I would definitely come back during the day to check out their tea shop

Yelp is asking me to answer the question - What went well ?…read more Is this place a secret gem? I'm not sure but we are so happy we found this place. I feel the need to leave this review here now just in case I forget to leave a actual proper long review. This is our third time, a humble looking joint so we come here always just expecting it's going to be " meh". But we keep coming back, collecting calories around our waist because everything is so good here! Service - always awesome. Everyone here looks like they work cohesively, everyone is smiling working hard . Coffees always refilled. Food- fantastic, always fresh, on point. This time I got an omelette with tomatoes and this is the first time I had an omelet where the tomatoes don't get mushy. Their hash browns are also amazing! ... while we like the shredded we LOVE the fried- like mini French fries. While all of their proteins are awesome - their turkey bacon deserves a special shout out because it often misses the mark at most places.. but not here . And then there are the little things - clean bathrooms, condiments on the table are clean and not sticky or gross !! Anyway, come here.

Visited Parkside Cafe with a friend and ordered the cannoli crepes and honey mustard chicken wrap…read more Both were AMAZING! The cannoli crepes were the highlight. The filling was rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet, wrapped in a flawlessly cooked crepe. The honey mustard chicken wrap was just as impressive.. fresh, flavorful, and well-made. Highly recommend!!

Ran in right before closing and was provided with amazing service along with the snickers cold brew…read morewhich did not disappoint.

Found this place by a random Google search! Absolutely outstanding! If you haven't been here yet…read moreyou are missing out! I got the pistachio cold brew with cold foam and her chicken soup and 12/10. The panini's looked amazing but unfortunately I wasn't hungery today but cant wait to go back and try them!

We stopped by at Lions Den to grab an iced latte purely because the reviews were great and they…read moreoffer coconut milk choice as dairy alternative. I ordered Caramel Biscotti Latte and it was delicious- perfect texture and balanced taste. There is plenty of tables to sit inside. Can't wait to be back to try more lattes and I'm sure it would be a great evening to sip an iced latte while seating outdoors on their patio in warm weather. [Caramel Biscotti Latte (16oz, iced, coconut milk, regular espresso) $7.64]

Loved how cozy and festive this spot was around the holidays, with cute decorations, jazzy music…read moreand comfy banquette seating. The cortado I ordered was perfectly crafted with good flavor, and the service was extremely friendly and personable. They offer a good selection of breakfast sandwiches and toasts, and the salmon avocado toast I ordered was pretty tasty, although the portion was slightly smaller than expected. Super easy parking outside the cafe. I'd pop in again on my next drive through the area.

Finally tried this place after years of seeing it in my town. Blew my tastebuds away! I haven't had…read moregood lamb in a while and this place reminded me what lamb should taste like. Falafel was also really good. I had both on top of my rice with white sauce and the combination was perfect. Salad was really fresh no bad veggies or weepy greens. Came with dressing. Pita was a little too black for me but nevertheless I didn't really mind because it was good. The hummus is different from the hummus in used to eating/making but I didn't mind it at all! The service was also really great, the lady working (who gave me my food) was very nice and made small talk with me. Not a sit down, place only take out, but inside looks really cool. I would definitely recommend this place 9/10!!!

Wanted to try something new and I keep seeing this restaurant on grubhub but I'm always scared to…read moretry new places not in person. Well let me tell you this place exceeded my expectations. After ordering I realized I didn't ask for the sauce on the side, I was beyond impressed by the presentation when it arrived as all the sauces were on the side as well as the chicken so that my salad didn't get soggy. Everything was neatly packed. The chicken was juicy and flavorful and seasoned but not too salty. The salad was beautiful fresh spring mix blend, and it came with a homemade lemony vinaigrette. I got a side of falafel and they were cooked to perfection, well seasoned. The humus was actually better than mine and I'm Middle Eastern. It came with warm pita bread that had a light char on it and really added a depth of flavor. My only regret is I didn't order one for leftovers tomorrow! Good portions for the price. if you're checking out reviews because you're skeptical like me give them a try you definitely won't be disappointed!