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.

Great vibe inside. Coffee expertly made and memorable. Will be back for more of the orange…read moremacchiato.

I love matcha, I drink it at home regularly, so very many cafes end up burning the matcha by adding…read moretoo hot water. This place is different, for the first time in years I found a place that respects the matcha and doesn't burn it, simply wonderful!

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

Never had a single negative about Alvarium or their coffee! I had only been in person to the stall…read morethey used to have at Gastropark (or family just bring it to me) until the other day. My go to order anywhere is an iced americano, which they do very well, but I couldn't resist the "What's up Doc?" Carrot cake latte special. I got it iced so it would have the cream cheese cold foam and it was fabulous. Well balanced and not excessively sweet, with the coffee still the star. There is a lot of stiff competition for great coffee in the area, but Alvarium holds their own. I'm eager to go back and try other specials, if I can resist the urge to reorder the carrot cake one!

Good coffee here! Enjoyed a nice cup of coffee here for the first time and was not disappointed…read more It's connected to a bar and dog friendly so you can get your coffee and drink in both locations

I absolutely loved my visit to Saccuzzo Coffee Roasters! I was helped by Marco and his wife Amanda…read moreand seeing the team in action was truly wonderful. It made me appreciate the behind the scenes work within our coffee industry. I loved the education I was provided about their coffee and the large variety that they offer. I have tried their blends and single origin roasts at many coffee shops here in CT. I like that they sell not only at their roastery but at many of these coffee shops as well as online. As someone who brews a lot of coffee at home, I have loved incorporating their roasts in my morning routine. You truly won't be disappointed with their coffee! PSA: This is their roasting facility and not a coffee shop storefront. They have their products available for purchase here, online or at many CT coffee shops. You can taste their coffee by grabbing a couple at those locations :)

Chris and Emily are a great team at this roaster.i work near them and walk by every day smelling…read more fresh roasted coffee.

Great Young Couple and Yummy Coffee to Boot!!! Open on Thursdays and Sunday but worth the trip.read more

The location is great and convenient being in Gastropark however I was disappointed at their…read moredrinks. We got the iced pumpkin spice latte that just tasted like watered down coffee with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Barely any milk, too. The iced caramel latte also wasn't good at all and was very watery. No coffee/espresso flavor in either of the drinks. However, service was quick and the staff was friendly. But I won't be back unfortunately.

I really enjoy Gastro Park, it's such a fun, inviting space, for kids and adults alike. They've…read morerecently introduced Alvarium Roasting to Gastro Park. I was tempted to get the very tasty coffee cocktail Pawsh Spice, but decided to try something else off their summer menu. Beary, Well Shaken is an invigorating blend of berry iced tea, fresh lemon juice and sparking water. This sounds very basic, and it's caffeine free, but it's so energizing and truly refreshing, it felt like it's caffeinated. My mom loves their capuccino. It's creamy, rich and delightful. I'm so glad Alvarium Roasting is now at Gastro Park.

Love their coffee!! I am a huge fan of their "blonde roast" that they call Hi Hat. Probably the…read morebest blonde that I have ever tasted. So I finally got to see their storefront, and the place smells wonderful! They have an assortment of caramels and toffees, as well as a wall of bagged coffee beans, and another wall of cute coffee mugs. A very nice assortment! Today, I purchased their Hi Hat and a bag of their Blackbird Pond. It's a Bean from Nicaragua San Juan del Rio Coco, with notes of dark chocolate, almond, and cream. I'm getting a new espresso machine soon, and I can't wait to make this on it! Siobhan is very friendly and we chatted up a bit. Now I know where they are, I'll be coming by more often!

I've wanted to visit Drum Roll Coffee Roasters for a while, but I'm usually only in Old…read moreWethersfield ("OW") before or after they open. Drum Roll is predominantly a coffee roaster, but they sell some merch as well. They may serve beverages on site, but that doesn't seem to be a focus of the website or store and I was in and out when I visited. I did not see any seating. I bought two things at the small, thin store in OW, and I also recently had cold brew made with Drum Roll coffee at Bake Market in Rocky Hill. The following things stood out. First, the person who helped me, who I assume was the owner, was conversant in coffee terms that matter to me. Sometimes I talk to a store employee about single origins or roast levels, and they don't know what to say. The person who helped me knows coffee and they had a good selection. Second, my Ethiopian Single Origin Beans I used for a home pour over, turned iced coffee, were obviously fresh roasted. You could taste the roast. A coffee can actually be too fresh roasted, and based upon experience, I think some of the listed tasting notes will be more prominent in a few more days. I usually wait 7 to 10 days after the roast date before using coffee. For this reason, putting the roast date on the bag might be a good move. Third, the coffee bag is a high end bag. I buy a lot of craft coffee over the internet. Some places try to have useful bags, and some places try to save money on bags. Drum Roll has a ziplock style seal that makes keeping coffee fresh easier. Their bag is on par with other top places. Fourth, Drum Roll serves canned cold coffee. I'm not sure if they rotate their offerings. I bought one snap chilled Papua New Guinea Cold Brew can. It was very smooth and above average for a canned coffee product. Fifth, I don't remember the exact price, but I remember thinking the price was reasonable. I would definitely buy more bags if I happened to be in OW when I needed coffee beans and Drum Roll is open. Sixth, Bake Market's cold brew made with Drum Roll coffee was rich and smooth. It had a darker flavor and roast profile than I normally I drink, but it was well executed for that style. Based upon all of this, I recommend Drum Roll for people who make coffee at home. While I have my own grinder at home and buy whole beans, they even asked if I wanted the beans ground. 4.5 Stars

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.

Came here to grab a drink before heading out to a jazz exercise across the street. I got the NE…read morecider company blueberry cider. It was delicious! My wife got the princess peach sour ale. She liked it. Prices were fair and staff was friendly. Parking can be hard to find.