I was in the area and looked up coffee shops. This one popped up; I love the theme, moody, emo,…read morerock and roll. I got my husband a cold brew and myself a snickers drink. Both were good and I'd definitely go back for more caffeine if I'm in the area. The service was good too.

Still really new, but good coffee…read more Been on the hunt for new coffee shops. This one popped up on yelp so I decided to muse my trek and try them. Outside is decorated well, and with it close to the lake and the park its got lots of alternative seating options around. Inside is a little sparse on seating and decoration. It's very much a brand new location just getting itself set up. It's got a little of the macabre themes but it's light and open. So it's basic but has a little character. The got a house blend with a snickers latte. No coffee cups just to-go. Took my pics and began the trek home. The coffee was very hot when I got it. They brew their drip coffee in large brewing stands so it's a very hot brewing method. Lose a lot of the subtle flavor notes that way, but as it cooled down I was able to get the bright and mid notes. It's a strong roasted flavor mid with a little of the bright fruity notes on top. With better temp control, would probably get more of the fruit notes. Good coffee, just limited by the technique. The snickers latte was surprisingly pleasant. It had a decent amount of sugar but the roasted peanut flavor combined with the roasted coffee flavor notes really played well against each other. It really helped cut through the caramel sweetness and led to a nice sweet dessert like sip. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, the lead brewer was happy to talk about their beans and process. They were busy though, so couldn't get all the details. But they know their beans and their roast. Price is actually kinda low for the quality. Not upset about that, but I suspect that they may raise prices as time goes on to match other coffee shops. They do make their own bakery items but the selection is limited. The cookie I had was a solid oatmeal raisin but wasn't unique or different. Just a well executed oatmeal raisin. As a coffee shop, it's still figuring itself out. Once it gets its character and refines its brew then it stands to be a strong coffee shop for the area. For now, it's great but basic.

"In a little café Just the other side of the border…read moreShe was a-sitting there a-givin' me Looks that made my mouth water" (Jay and the Americans) Outstanding - the Café Barista is outstanding. They pretty much do it all with a breakfast and lunch menu, gorgeous baked goods, plenty of coffee beverages, gelato, a big spacious dining area, Acai bowls and smoothies, nice outdoor seating plaza, friendly and very pleasant staff, and plenty of parking in a cute shopping center behind North Main Street. We fell in love with the Suffield Café Barista (there's also one in East Windsor) during yesterday's visit. It was difficult to limit the number of things we walked out with to a reasonable amount, but we did get a big soft pretzel, a croissant, a gingerbread muffin, and two Danish horns - chocolate-pistachio and an almond. We had the pretzel and the chocolate pistachio Danish yesterday, and both were stellar. We can't wait to finish off our haul and visit this sweet place again.

This place is super cute. I love the outdoor seating. The food looks amazing. I haven't eaten it…read moreyet but the presentation is beautiful.

Fire bagel!! A friend of mine recommended this spot for a Saturday morning and although it was…read morebusy, they moved the line so quick. Initially I was going to try their FB special but I saw the chicken and pesto option and immediately needed it. The chicken was so juicy and flavorful and paired well with the cheese bagel I got it on. I grabbed the chocolate cheesecake muffin to go and they warmed it up with a bit of butter. Amazing. I wish this spot wasn't too out the way for me but I'm definitely planning my way back.

I love me a good bagel and I came to Benson's Bagels before a pottery class. It was a Sunday…read moreafternoon and it was pretty busy but the staff managed it well. They had a bunch of different bagels behind the counter. I got my go to order a bacon egg and cheese on a plain bagel. I also got a half dozen bagels. If you are dining in they bring your meal to you. Inside they have some table and chair to sit down and eat. People come in and out quickly so the tables could get a bit crumbly. But nothing a napkin can wipe off. The sandwich was good. A standard bacon egg and cheese. The bagel was soft and thick. I would definitely come back if I'm in the area.

Wow! What a business this place has. I don't know how they do it... so many baked goods that look…read morelike they were baked this morning in Paris. Fast service, excellent drink menu. Surprises galore.

This is really one of those spots that stays consistent no matter how busy it gets and it is always…read moreworth the wait. Their Chicken Parmesan Croissant sandwich , with the black truffle chips, combo is just elite. And you HAVE TO finish it off with the Salted Hazelnut Malted Chocolate Chip cookie. HAVE TO! DORO is my go-to spot when I wanna link with friends and just catch up. Bonus: At this location, you get to watch planes take off from BDL. If you are not into that, there is a bowling alley/arcade right next door. A win is a win.

"Top of the list King of the hill…read moreA number one" (Frank Sinatra) We've been to a ton of Italian bakeries over the years. But I don't think we've ever fallen as head-over-heels in love with one as we did when we set foot into the Russo Pastry Shop. It's one of the most visually stunning bakeries I've ever seen! Walking into the store reminded me of the moment in the Wizard of Oz movie when the images transform from black and white into color. That's because vibrant, bright, gorgeous colors are everywhere inside Russo's. An embarrassment of riches are everywhere in the form of cannolis, cookies, pastries, and cake slices, And if you want some savory treats to accompany your sweet treats, well... no worries because Russo has pizzas, calzones, grinders, frozen pastas, parmigianas, and soups. We picked up a gorgeous slice of White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, and it was so fantastic it's hard to put into words. We went into their freezer case and picked up two entrees -eggplant parmigiana and chicken parmigiana. They were priced as a $16.99 BOGO deal. We had both last week, and the portions in the containers were easily splitable for the two of us. The chicken parm seemed to have more inside the container than the eggplant did, and we both thought it was better than the eggplant. In essence we ended up with four dinner portions for just $16.99. Do the math-that's a tremendous value. After you do the math, do yourself a favor and take a ride over to Russo's for a fantastic experience.

Excellent cannolis. I bought three - tiramisu, ricotta w pistachios in a chocolate shell, and…read morealmond. All were fresh and delicious, and 5-star worthy. I all bought two slices of pizza - one was spinach ricotta, and other meatball parm. Both were very generously loaded w toppings. Both were very good, but definitely below New Haven-style. I guess I'm a pizza snob. They were just a bit doughy for my taste. So, 5 stars for the pastry, 3.5 for the slices, overall rounded to 4.25. 4 Yelp stars

Wonderful new deli in town. Their prepared salads are great, and so are their breakfast sandwiches!…read moreI do wish they had an English muffin option tho. I also don't think they have white bread as an option but the rye wasn't bad because the sandwich was phenomenal. Their Reuben was also great! Highly recommend!

I had a burrito and it was simply amazing my mother pointed out the fact that I had even moaned…read moreafter tasting it simply a small place with a big future ahead hopefully they choose things wisely

I've been to Alex's many times. Very good bagels and worth driving for. Today I went in near…read moreclosing time and ordered two bakers dozen bagels. Should be easy...26 bagels right? Well for some reason I only got 23 bagels. What happened Alex's?? Why am I shorted? I definitely paid full price. Put up a sign telling the high school kids what a bakers dozen is. Like I mentioned good bagels but shorting customers is a great way to lose customers.

hometown FAVORITE! The best cream cheese and bagels in the game. hand made and DELICIOUS. mostly a…read morestop and go place but a few tables and a cute ambiance if you want to sit. get cream cheese to go - it's TO DIE FORRR :)

What an amazing experience. I had a late night out and before you know it .. it's just before 6 and…read morethere's no other places open till then except for The Gathering Ground. Mon to Sat they open at 5am. I was only 10 minutes away from 6 but I figured they look like a place I'd want to eat at anyway and fate brought me to this awesome establishment. Upon entering it's not too bright and not too dark especially for this hour. The place looks immaculately clean. It's your typical diner feel just a little more modernish with the color scheme inside. Two breakfast bars and the rest booths and tables. Round stools at the bar for seating. The waitress greeted me and I just sat at the breakfast bar. I got a a coffee to start, nice med - dark roast. Not burnt and tasted freshly made, good quality Java to wake you up. Better than Dunkin could offer lol. For my breakfast I decided on the Crazy Good Hash and a side of sausage (they offer links or patties, I love my patties so that's what I chose). First bite was just amazing. I wasn't sure what to expect .. I low key was just thinking it would be the stuff from a can like other diners use but no.. you will not get that here. It was legit fresh corned beef... griddled with hashed potatoes .. it was light and flavorful, crispy crust and soft interior. Not drowning in sodium like the can stuff. The corned beef really just melted in your mouth, so juicy and tender just like a properly cooked corned beef should taste. It was just amazing and I was completely blown away. Paired together with high quality eggs and perfectly toasted with butter toast, there was not one bite left. I couldn't stop eating it. I was almost sad with my last bite .. but I was about to explode anyway since it was a very generous portion. I'm just a glutton when it comes to good savory foods. The sausage patties were great too .. nice crispy and juicy, good flavor profile, not herby like some .. I don't like those but these were great. Please come give this place a try and go for the Crazy Good Hash and Eggs. You won't regret it.

Absolutely delicious hash- probably the best I've had. What was Really nice was that the owner/chef…read moredidn't have enough left to give me a full order, but he graciously gave me what he had left. The restaurant was spotless; the service was excellent; very quick delivery of our breakfasts! We will definitely go back!!