Awesome spot to grab some coffee. We wound up here because it seemed to be the only place open…read moreafter 6pm. We loved the vibes, coffee and treats.

The only downside about this place is that it's cash only, so make sure you have cash before you…read morego. As far as their coffee, I was absolutely blown away and am so sad I live two states over. It's in adorable spot downtown and walkable from the college. They stay open late on Sundays which is rare and was a major perk in my book! The service was nice. They were super friendly and helpful. I cannot wait to go back and try more of their iced beverages---they have so many good options!

Service was great and the iced coffee was delicious I did not get any food but I could imagine that…read moreit would be on point

What a great café! We both tried the specialty coffees--the blueberry pancake latte and the Samoa…read morelatte--and they were both delicious. Even though it was busy, our order came out quickly after we placed it. Overall, a really enjoyable experience!

We came in for a visit after moving away a few years ago…read more The business changed ownership The coffee is locally sourced Spacious enough for large parties

Stopped by this cool coffee shop in Downtown Middletown. I was really impressed about their coffee…read moreselections. I got a brew iced coffee and a raspberry chocolate iced coffee. Bother were fantastic! The raspberry coffee drinks had a nice unique flavor. The staff were super friendly, and the place has a cozy, welcoming vibe. Lots of pastries options too. I got a chocolate chip cookie and it was so good. Service was fast and pleasant. Definitely a great spot to relax and enjoy a coffee and a pastry.

Back Again Board Game Cafe is an AMAZING board game cafe, and one of my favorite spots in…read moreMiddletown. I tend to swing by Thursday nights for trivia, but I've also been plenty of times during normal board game hours. This place offers plenty of fun events, in addition to a huge variety of board games. Not only that, but they offer a plentiful selection of coffees and teas, as well as frequently-changing specials that never disappoint! This recent visit, I attended trivia and I purchased a tea flight. 4 full cups of tea for a very reasonable price!! They can do any 4 flavors and ask about your preferences, so I told them I wanted to try unique/quirky teas. They did not disappoint!!! I was given 4 teas, 3 of which I purchased full supplies of immediately afterwards. Their lychee lime tea was one of my favorites--fruity with a strong and distinct lychee flavor, which was great. Chocolate chili tea was so unique, it reminded me of Mexican hot chocolate. Mountain Squall was a delicious chamomile with some minty refreshing notes, and finally, Volcanic Inferno was insanely unique and interesting! It's a strongly smoky, delicious tea that reminds me of a smoked whisky. These teas were not only delicious, but EXACTLY what I had in mind when I asked for unique teas! The cafe is so good that I'd come here for that alone--it's a bonus that there's also so many lovely games to play! There were plenty of bags of tea to purchase (I wound up snagging bags of Mountain Squall and Volcanic Inferno for home), as well as some other cute board game merchandise and snacks. The game variety is amazing. While I'm typically there for trivia, there's SO many fun game options. They also run activities pretty much every night--Thursday Trivia, Sunday Blood on the Clocktower, Sunday Dread, Friday Beginner DND, etc. There's always something to do! I love coming here and I am ecstatic to have a board game cafe so close to home for me. I certainly recommend that if you're considering coming by here, you should swing by and try it!

Family-friendly, affordable, and super fun!!…read more I've visited Back Again Board Game cafe many times over the last year and I've always had an amazing experience. The price is unbeatable, $10 for entry to play over 1000 games, and the beverages are yummy! My favorite thing to order is one of their monthly flavored lattes and a cinnamon roll or piece of coffee cake. Plus, there are daily events/games, so there's always something new for me to try. Lastly, the service is unbeatable: everyone is kind, personable, and treats you like a valued guest. I 100% recommend trying out this very fun and unique cafe!

Every good food. Atmosphere was friendly and quiet enough to have a nice conversation. The service…read morewas good too. You place your order at the counter and pay for it, then they bring it to your table. I've gone before and sure to go again whenever I am in the area.

Weird system of ordering via qr code. There is no service and we had to clean up our own table…read moreafter eating. Food also came out quite late especially with young kids and they missed a couple of the things we ordered. The chicken in my crepe was overcooked and dry. It was really tasteless. The only positive was that the nutella crepe was actually quite good!

Great atmosphere, great ice cream and milk shakes and awesome service! Highly recommend if you're…read morein the Cromwell area.

Stopped in for the bagel and large coffee special thanks to the boys soccer club!…read more We got a free bagel (everything) with a large coffee purchase. We got caramel iced coffee and it was really good. Just enough caramel and not too sweet. We didn't get ice cream, but there were a variety of flavors and toppings.

We LOVED the mob theme!! From the entrance, to the wait staff outfits, to the menues, it was so…read moremuch fun! Staff was very friendly. It is a little on the pricey side but worth it. Plenty of parking as well. Environment was relatively quiet , not too crowded. All of our food came out with very good presentation and it all tasted great .

The service and ambiance truly stole the show here. The entrance is beautifully designed and tucked…read morebehind a sliding bookshelf, which makes it feel like a hidden gem. Inside, the tables are simply yet tastefully decorated with candles throughout, creating a cozy atmosphere. Even the bathrooms were thoughtfully decorated and adorable and no detail was overlooked. They offer a great variety of seating options, including bar seating, high top tables, standard height tables, and window seating, so you can really choose the vibe you are going for. During the winter, they even have lit igloos outside so you can stay warm while sitting by the river, which is such a unique touch. My waitress was also tending bar, yet she remained prompt and attentive the entire time. She gave me space to look over the menu without making me feel rushed, but never disappeared long enough for me to wonder where she was. Even as it got busy, she handled everything seamlessly. The service was excellent. However, I honestly wish I could say the food lived up to the atmosphere, because the ambiance definitely sets high expectations. I ordered the short rib risotto and would probably give it a 6 out of 10. The risotto itself was fine but could have used more flavor, maybe something earthy like mushrooms to bring it together. The short rib was cooked well, but it lacked the depth of flavor I was hoping for. Overall, the dish did not quite come together as a cohesive plate. It was not bad by any means, it just felt like it was missing something. I also ordered the Italian Gabagool Sub with salami, capicola, mortadella, provolone, lettuce, tomato, roasted garlic, olive oil, vinegar, salt and pepper. It had all the right components and sounded amazing on paper, but it ended up tasting fairly bland. Typically an Italian sub has bold dressings and seasoning that really make it pop, and this one just did not quite hit that mark. Honestly, the fries and pickle were probably the standout items food wise.

In a classic case of "THIS WAS SO DELICIOUS I FORGOT TO TAKE PICTURES!!!"... I bring you NoRA…read moreCupcakes!! Soooo good! The cake was moist & tender & light but nit too crumbly. Unbelievable!! If you're any where near Central CT stop in!

Great location downtown I always looked at driving by for a couple of years. I knew they had…read moregluten-free cupcakes and I wanted a sweet treat. I conveniently and seamlessly ordered online. They put up a menu for the day with a selected assortment. I ordered: Samoa caramel cracker cupcake - was like eating the GS cookie. Very rich with a surprise inside. My husband liked it. GF/VG strawberry and creme - dense and a little dry but good. I know it's tricky with vegan treats but this went well with tea GF/VG plain Jane - love the rainbow sprinkles and didn't feel it was anything plain but the same ia cute. Also went well with tea. The shop itself was very cute! Some couches and chairs to sit alone or a small group. Great for a meet and greet foe clients or a friend to just sit and talk. Next time I will come back to do that and order some tea or coffee. In the summer time I will try their ice cream! The staff was so nice and helpful to inform me to let the cupcakes sit out for 30 minutes then enjoy and they were so right! There is street metered parking.

Decided to stop by after seeing a bunch of TikTok and Instagram videos on this new halal desert…read morespot in Middletown and let me tell you it was a hit. The pastries were super good very soft and moist. There were several options to choose from but I settled for a combo of fruity pebbles and cinnamon roll and it was a 10/10. The service was fairly quick considering there was only one person working at the time that we arrived and surprisingly even though it was a weekend there weren't many people around. The shop itself is extremely small and there are two entrances in order to get in however the second entrance to get into the shop is a bit smaller than the first it shouldn't be a problem for most but if you have a large mobility chair it may be difficult to get in. Overall it was an amazing desert bar and I will definitely be stopping by again when I am in town!

My daughter insisted so much to try this new place jn Middletown that mother's day weekend we did…read more Its s very,very small establishment it got crowded pretty quickly. We order a few things to take home and my husband was very happy with his ice cream, everything looked fresh.it is a bit pricey but desserts were nice. The only thing I didn't like was to see the lady preparing and touching absolutely everything with the same gloves, from the money, boxes, fruits, toppings etc. We got it out of our system, we tried.

Ordering the poke bowl was so easy with the paper list thing - just check the boxes of items you…read morewant included. The poke bowl was perfect. Not too saucy, everything tasted fresh. Got the spicy tuna and spicy salmon. So good. The brown sugar boba bubble tea was delicious. Lots of seating for eating there or to wait while they make your food. Will definitely be back

Ambiance is cute with fun decor. They have 15 min street parking available right outside. Lots of…read moredifferent flavor selections for boba and smoothie. The costs are way overpriced and tasted watered down. The service was friendly but very slow.