I went with 2 friends for breakfast. Ordered the vegetables and egg on hard roll and it was fresh…read moreand delicious. I got the peach smoothie and delicious. The owner is a kind man and the staff were friendly. The bonus was seeing the 7 cats thru the glass playing on the other side of the house where they live.

beautiful place owner is super cool :) cats are super cute…read moreand the whole establishment is super welcoming and sweet ! 10/10 experience and we will be back

Love this cafe/coffehouse! The best part is that they're open year round. Whenever anyone comes for…read morea visit it's a no brainer to go here! Best cold brew on LI!

This place has somehow reinvented the meaning of "order ahead." I ordered online, waited over 30…read moreminutes for a large cold brew, and had to ask six times before anyone acted like my order existed. Impressive commitment to doing literally everything except making the coffee. Save yourself the time and go somewhere that understands the revolutionary concept of serving customers.

Consistently delicious, incredibly friendly, relaxed and attractive atmosphere. Went here for my…read morefourth time, bringing another new customer/ friend with me and she was very impressed with how delicious the food was. Come for a coffee, muffins, or scrumptious full breakfast( served all day) or lunch. They serve a variety of libations including specialty coffees, teas, beers, wine etc. They also have comfy couches and chairs , a great place for conversation with friends or possible meeting with a client or Real Estate agent along with tables, booths and outdoor seating. Location is downtown Wallingford with Ample parking too, especially behind the building. Looking forward to my next visit.

So disappointing. The café is very pretty, but the service and food quality were terrible. The…read morechicken tasted like frozen supermarket tenders, and there was so much maple syrup on my plate that it made everything soggy. The coffee was disgusting and not even hot--I had to send it back, and they still brought me a completely different drink than what I originally ordered. There were barely any customers, yet I waited over 15 minutes just for coffee and even longer for the food. The staff seemed uncoordinated and overwhelmed despite how slow it was. For $45, this experience was absolutely not worth it. Save your money and go elsewhere.

Stopped here for breakfast this morning and was very pleasantly surprised! Had a bacon, egg &…read morecheese on sourdough and it was cooked fresh and tasted delicious. Coffee was also great, especially for non-espresso drinks. The service was great as well; the workers were kind, professional, and even offered to top off my iced coffee before I left. Another huge plus was that the prices were extremely reasonable. Definitely recommend, and I will definitely return when I'm nearby.

Had the most delicious breakfast at Red Rose Cafe! Ordered the Dirty Bird omelette. This was…read moreDELICIOUS! It consists of mozerella, chicken, peppers and pesto. Lieterally so good - perfectly good. It comes with a side of toast or a bagel i opt'd for wheat bread and it comes with potatoes - which i don't eat - so they swapped in frest fruit. The banannas, blueberreis and strawberries were so fresh - even being on mid winter here! Fast and lovely service. The Cafe has a few seats inside - the day we were there a good steady stream of people coming in and out. In summer or warmer weather outdoor seating as well. A few parking spots side of restaurant but also easy street parking!

It's rare to find a coffee shop that I'd drive more than 10 minutes to go to, but Sweet Aroma…read moredefinitely makes that list because it is one of the best around! I discovered it a few months ago when I was looking for a coffee shop shortly after I left for a drive to Rhode Island. The shop itself is so cute and in a central location and the service is friendly and welcoming. I recently saw that they were doing pre-orders for some of their baked goods for the holidays and decided to treat my husband and myself to an order of 6 ready to bake cinnamon bun scones. The price was more than reasonable and pick up was easy as could be. I ordered an iced peppermint mocha while picking up the scones and it was exactly the festive jolt of caffeine I was looking for. The scones came frozen with the glaze on the side and detailed instructions on how to cook them. These scones were INCREDIBLE and very easily the best we've ever had. They had that slight scone-like crisp on the outside but they were softer on the inside, just like a cinnamon roll. They were the perfect holiday treat for us to enjoy in the days leading up to Christmas. Sweet Aroma has fantastic coffee but DO NOT sleep on their baked goods because they are out of the world delicious.

Ordered an espresso based ice drink. The espresso was in a pitcher and dumped into the milk. The…read morecup looked it was barely tinted milk, the flavour was bitter milk. Any and every Barista knows espresso is to be pulled each time, never to sit long, or it separates and becomes weak and bitter. Not only was i appalled at the way the beverages were made, it looks as though a deep clean is needed. I noticed while waiting for my refund, there was a large bug, sticky with syrup, dead, right in plain sight. Along with debris all over the floor, furniture, and under items on the countertops Whomever owns, manages, trains these young ladies, needs to retake their food safety classes and brush up on proper food service. Then learn the techniques to prepare a proper espresso beverage. Iced or not, you don't pour a plastic pitcher of espresso, (who knows how long ago those shots were pulled or if it was indeed espresso) into metal, and dump over milk.

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.

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.

I had SUCH a great experience here!! The service was phenomenal and they were all very greeting and…read morekind. The nice server who took my order named Cathy had such a nice demeanor and she expressed so much love for the shop. The lattee I got was also very good and yummy 10/10 would go back any other day!!!!!!!!

I was driving from Hartford County to Mystic and Yelp-searched for a highly rated coffee shop near…read moremy route. Brewed Awakening stood out as having a good rating and being close to my route. Brewed Awakening does not present as a craft coffee shop focused on bean origins and things like that. It's a small, old school coffee shop, with limited inside place to sit and stand. The space is not fancy. It's more functional. But I'll tell you something . . . almost every usable inch of that space was occupied by people who seemed like long time regulars. Maybe like 5 to 6 people, but people who were happy to be there. The coffee was reasonably priced. The food, included hot dogs, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, classic sandwiches. Also reasonably priced by modern standards. There seems to be a New York connection to the shop because they use Nathan's Hot Dogs and the donuts on the counter came from New York. The woman who I assume was an owner was the only person working. She was very nice and helpful. I suspect she's a reason why they have a loyal customer base. I thought about ordering a hot dog at 8 a.m., but I had food plans in Mystic. I just ordered a Black Iced Coffee. The ice cubes were that thin round tube style with holes on the top and bottom, that you used to see a lot in restaurant fountain soda. The iced coffee itself was about average. If I just wanted a high end black iced coffee, I probably wouldn't return. I would definitely return to check out their reasonably priced food in warmer months when you can sit outside. In any event, if you're looking for a place with a lot of character, Brewed Awakening would be a good choice. It's close to the Route 9 Exit that you take on your way to the Clinton Outlets. 3.5 Stars

Cute little cafe! The breakfast options were a bit limited, but the bacon egg and cheese sandwiches…read morewe ordered were great. Made fresh, generous portion, and very tasty. The staff there were very nice and worked hard to get our order to us quickly! There was maybe one table inside, but it was tight. There are several tables on the outside patio, so it's a great spot to sit on a nice day. There are a couple more full service breakfast spots in the area, but Brewed Awakening is a great option when you just want to grab a coffee or a quick bite!

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.

Amazing food and service! The luxe is amazing and the smash burgers are the best around.read more

Sandwich's were amazing, some of the best! The service, not so much! Fix the service and there's no…read morestopping this place. Best of luck, I will definitely return for a second chance.