Great drinks, great staff. In Tommy's plaza for those not familiar with the area. Tables to sit…read moreat. Great spot.

Really happy that I have a great coffee shop that actually roasts their own beans on my way to…read morework! The people in here are extremely friendly and the service is quick and efficient. I like that I can actually taste the different flavors of the beans when I get black coffee here but today I spoiled myself with a latte. They have a ton of options on their menu for true coffee, lovers, and a bunch of different coffee flavors that they roast in house that I believe you can grind and take home. All of their pastries are delicious and they even have gluten-free options. The inside is really cool if you need to come in and get some work done. I love the community seating options and the seating along the windows is a nice touch. I've been to some of the other locations that Common Grounds has and I like the consistency throughout each one I've been to.

Easy 5 stars . My iced latte was delicious and you can really taste the excellent coffee quality,…read moregreat service too, i will definitely be back again to try other drinks and pastries.

This place nails the essentials: drinks, delicious bagels, friendly staff, and a relaxed vibe that…read moremakes you want to hang out for a while. The bagels are soft and chewy as a real CT/NY bagel should be. The cream cheese? Fluffy, smooth, and always spread perfectly. Never sloppy, too much, or too little. Drinks can be a little pricey, but I'm happy to support a small local business. And 95% of the time, they're spot on. They offer fun seasonal drinks that change now and then. I do wish they offered more in the way of breakfast sandwiches, but they always have a decent amount of pastries. Lots of seating both inside and out, and plenty of space for solo work or studying. A great spot if you're looking to post up with your laptop.

The cutest spot for a coffee!! They were so warm and welcoming; plus the coffee drinks were…read moredelicious. On the sweeter side but still good!! Its in a plaza and has parking as well. Can't wait to go back and try more!

I am all for women owned businesses and during my last time in Hamden I stopped by after seeing…read morethere coffee drinks on instagram. The spot and their coffee are instagramable (decorations on point for the holidays) for sure but I will say that their flavors are spot on if you are looking for a speciality coffee drink. I believe the owner was there when I visited and she was the sweetest.

Love this place!! Cozy feel, with fabulous, reasonably priced food and coffee. Only a handful of…read moretables inside but terrific outdoor seating area, although we were there in a cold winter downpour! We all got breakfast burritos and loved them!! Good coffee and the staff was friendly. We will definitely be back next time we are in town. One of my new favorite spots now!

We stopped at this place after hiking at sleeping giant. The food there is so delicious. I have a…read morespecial called G.O.A.T. Which has 2 eggs, cheese, maple sausage, bacon, hashbrown, and house-made chipotle aioli on a hard roll. My friend also got a sandwich from the special menu, but unfortunately, I can't remember the name of it offhand. The staff was super friendly.

We stopped into Bread & Chocolate shortly after noon on a Sunday knowing they were closing in under…read morean hour. Most of their baked goods were sold out, which totally made sense because it was nearly closing time and the items that remained looked delicious. So we were sure that whatever had been sold before was more of the same. I ordered a hot latte and the kiddo ordered a raspberry tea. We also decided to order toasted sandwiches (grilled vegetables for me and grilled cheese for her) to enjoy in the shop. Enjoy we did! The latte was served with a foam smiley face. The espresso was strong and delicious and tempered nicely by the milk. Her tea was piping hot and fruity. The sandwiches were toasted but not blazing hot, for which we were thankful because we were very hungry. They also weren't greasy - an issue I have with other toasted sandwiches. As a side note - why do sandwich shops slather sandwiches in oil or butter when a simple iron sandwich press and a hot grill will suffice? Anyway, our sandwiches were great! They were filling but didn't leave us feeling lethargic (please refer back to the not greasy comment.) We were so happy to have a good meal and a seat after a long tour around the Quinnipiac campus. Bussing one's table is expected and the staff kept the tables spic and span in between patrons. Speaking of the staff, the young man who took our order and was servicing the dining area was kind and patient as we ordered. We made sure to leave fifteen minutes before closing because we didn't want to be THOSE people, namely the couple in the corner who'd setup their computer shop and looked to have no intention of leaving without a fight. We will definitely return to Bread & Chocolate if we find ourselves in the area again.

This place was extremely disappointing…read more I've had their bread at local restaurants and always thought it was excellent, which is what motivated me to visit in person. Over the past few months, I tried stopping by three separate times, twice they were already closed, and once they had completely sold out of bread. I finally made it there on a Sunday morning, and they had only one loaf left, and not a type I wanted. We decided to order two egg and cheese sandwiches (one with turkey bacon). Both were terrible. The rolls were soft, soggy, wet, and flavorless. Each sandwich had a single egg placed off-center, so half the roll barely had any egg at all. The turkey bacon was so bad we removed it and threw it out. Normally, I would have just moved on and not returned. But what really pushed me to write this review (which I never write) was the carrot cake we purchased. We took it home, refrigerated it, and tried it later that evening. It was, without question, the worst piece of carrot cake I've ever had. The frosting was hard, dry, stale, and completely lacking flavor, no sweetness at all. The cake itself was equally bad: dry, crumbly, and utterly tasteless. There was no hint of carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, or any spice, just bland, dry crumbs. The cake was completely lacking sugar. After two bites, we threw it in the garbage. I don't say this lightly. I've been cooking and baking for decades, hold a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management, and spent over 20 years in the industry. I've traveled extensively and eaten outstanding food around the world. For me, someone who genuinely loves desserts, to throw cake away (which is rare) says everything. I understand it was a Sunday and that fresh baking may not be happening that day, but it's simply not acceptable to sell baked goods from prior days that are clearly stale. Even more concerning than the staleness however, was the complete lack of flavor in the product. The sandwiches were disappointing, but that cake was on another level. I won't be returning for sandwiches or desserts, but perhaps the bread.

Crossroads Coffee in North Haven is one of those rare gems that reminds you what community-driven…read morebusiness really looks like. The owner is absolutely incredible -- talented, dedicated, and genuinely one of the most hardworking people in this industry. She opened her café during COVID at a young age and built it from the ground up through pure passion, grit, and love for her community. That alone deserves recognition. The selection is always thoughtful and creative, and the specials are phenomenal. She makes all her syrups by hand and sources gluten-free items in-house, which takes so much time and intention but shows how deeply she cares about quality and inclusivity. You can taste the effort in every single drink. Crossroads is a place built on heart, and the coffee community is extremely proud of her. She does not get enough credit for everything she's accomplished and everything she continues to pour into her space. If you want to support a café run by a genuine human being who truly loves what she does, this is the place. Highly recommended -- not just for the coffee, but for the person behind it.

Recently obsessed with this local coffee joint. Been spending the week in North Haven checking out…read moresome spots. Super cozy place, eco friendly with some of the best coffee/matcha. Friendly service at the counter, few tables inside to lounge at. My wife and I frequent the Last Drop in Monroe and this is ultra comparable. Very good pricing and kudos to them for using and making homemade syrups! I am a matcha guy so I get an iced matcha latte with vanilla cream cold brew. My wife has had the special Cherry Cold Brew which sells out quick and some lattes with cinnamon brown sugar, fantastic. I vow to get there early enough one of these days to try their blueberry muffins, always sells out quick. They have a host of other pastries as well, you are missing out if you don't try this place.

Primarily a coffee shop but they also have sandwiches, gelato and salads in addition to tea,…read moreespresso, wine and the occasional pastry. My daughter and I have had both the iced and hot chocolate with whipped cream. SO DELICIOUS! Cantean is a very cute community coffee shop with weekly events including children's drawing activities and board games, art shows open mics and more. Definitely worth the trip next time you're passing through Spring Glen and see the open flag flying.

This place doesn't know what it wants to be. It's kind of a coffee shop but they don't sell drip…read morecoffee?!?! It's outrageous to me that you would not have black coffee as a coffee shop. They also don't sell bags of beans. The latte and Americano we got were so weak tasting. They are kind of a bar but the atmosphere is really not anything remotely like a bar. It's hard to imagine popping in here for a glass of wine. Kind of a tea house but not leaning into this. Pick something and do it well. Right now they're trying to be all the things and doing them all badly. The hours are also so infuriating, why would you not be open early or on Sundays? I live down the street but most times when I get an inkling to go here it's closed. Sometimes the vibes are super weird too. Today was pleasant but other times I have been in it was dead silent, so uncomfortable. I want this place to improve so that I can enjoy going here but it's not working as it is now.

I have passed by this shop many times and finally had the chance to stop in…read more It's located in the first floor of a home so there is street parking available. Estate house coffee offers a variety of drip coffee and cold brew. The owner was kind and took his time to get the perfect cold brew to milk ratio for me. Would definitely stop by again to try their hot coffees

Amazing customer service and an excellent cup of coffee. No acidity, full of flavor, and just solid…read morecoffee. Also, the blueberry, chocolate chip cookie was perfect. Fresh blueberries, balanced, not too sweet. Delish. Will be back for more!

#28 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more Not the most vibey place to study and do work, but they do have a lot of seating, lots of food options, and delicious drinks! I came in on Tuesday afternoon and there were quite a few people. The barista was so so nice and advocated for me when a lady tried to cut me in line. Very kind of him! They offer student discounts for drinks which is also lovely. I got the moonrise latte (combo of dark chocolate and white chocolate mocha) and it was delicious! Very strong, not too sweet, and a great balance. If I was in the area again, I would drop by for a drink to go.

We were in the area and stopped in for coffee. I am thrilled we did! The Saturday morning staff was…read morefriendly, helpful, and offered suggestions and options. In a day of DD and Starbucks where the employees are bothered if you have a question this was a welcome surprise. I noticed nods to American pride and respect which I greatly appreciated and respect. The quality of the coffee and workmanship of our lattes was top notch (and resulted in me ordering a berry smoothie and iced Wiccan tea-bliss!!). All in all I'm happy and will be back next time in the area. Awesome

The best fresh roasted coffee in the area. Small batch roasting makes all the difference!…read more It's a cozy place to enjoy good coffee. Great people and good customer service.

A cute little cozy cafe. I didn't get the barista's name, but she was very delightful. We ordered a…read morecappuccino, and 2 of their midnight mochas. And boy, if you love dark chocolate, this is the latte for you! We also got a blueberry muffin which is sourced from a local baker. It was delicious! On our way out, I grabbed a bag each other Black Kat Espresso, and their Island Nectar Dominican dark roast. Can't wait to try them!