I am a huge fan of New England Coffee. I have actually gotten to know the owner Jason a bit, and…read morehe's a great human. He's incredibly passionate about what he does, and it comes across in every aspect of New England Coffee. From the atmosphere and comfortable space, to the extremely friendly customer service from either himself, Gavin or any of the others (whose names I have yet to memorize), to the delicious drinks. They recently relocated their primary cafe to Factory Square in Southington, and I have been twice since the reopening. They are back as good, if not better, than ever. For me, the way to go is any of their house made syrups. They change seasonally and utilize fresh and mostly local ingredients. For example, their vanilla plum syrup is here as long as it is plum season and they can source local plums that meet their standards. That is what I had in my most recent latte, with their brown sugar cold foam on top. The flavor was mild, but definitely present and very tasty. The cold foams are always a highlight. Terrific consistency. A bit frothy while still have plenty of body, and the flavors always come through. I also really loved their take on a pumpkin spice latte. Super deep and developed pumpkin flavor. Just enough warm spices that aren't the slightest bit bitter. The same brown sugar cold foam. That was exceptional. Any berry syrups are always delicious. Both the peanut butter and toasted marshmallow cold foams over the summer were super yummy and standouts as well. I order a cold brew almost as often as a latte. I've only ever ordered an iced drink. I do normally order larger drinks, so my only wish is that they offered larger sizes than 16 oz, but that's just me personally, and not even a critique. Stellar business, and one you just want to root for. Easy to love. Amazing team. A must try.

"Nothing you could say could tear me away from my guy…read moreNothing you could do, 'cause I'm stuck like glue to my guy" (Mary Wells) We took a morning coffee break, and had a wonderful time chatting, relaxing, sipping our drinks, and enjoying the friendly, mellow, and very chill atmosphere at the Café by New England Coffee Guy. They have plenty of seating, some upholstered furniture and we saw a few Friday morning telecommuters working on their laptops and sipping their coffees. Our order was a Chai Latte and a Cold Brew - each was $5. The pours were very large, and I swear that my cold brew was the very best I've ever had. I love coffee, drinking it hot or cold, and what I had here is in my all-time Top Five Percent. It was that good. I had a sip of my wife's Chai Latte and thought it was excellent as well. What really impressed me were the flavors of both drinks- not overpowering, but strong enough to appreciate them. The Coffee Guy has it all - specialty coffees, matcha, chai, espresso drinks, and pastries and sweet treats to pair with your coffee cup. We couldn't resist grabbing a few on our way out, and we took home a box with a Spinach croissant, iced blueberry scone, and a cruffin (croissant/muffin hybrid). We loved our visit to the Coffee Guy, and I was so impressed by the total experience, I just subscribed to their newsletter. So the next time we're looking for a midday break or afternoon pick-me-up..... I know a guy!

Coffee is 5 Stars. Sandwiches and pastries 3 & 1/2 stars. Same with seating, ambiance. But I don't…read morecome for them, I come for the coffee. And it is the BEST coffee in the Hartford area (and I've tried quite a few.) If you LOVE coffee, like me, you must try J. Rene.

J René is a fantastic little coffee shop with delicious house made syrups and a cozy atmosphere…read more The coffee is so smooth. I had the vanilla latte with their house made syrup and oat milk and it was frothy and delicious. It was perfectly sweet, no extra sugar needed! I was sad when I finished the cup and even debated grabbing a second for the road! The inside is clean and modern and the service was very friendly. Anxious parkers beware though, the parking lot is not for the faint of heart! I'd suggest trying to snag some free street parking instead of squeezing into their little lot. That being said this is a coffee shop I'll be returning to (on foot lol)!

This is certainly subjective but in terms of coffee offering I don't think there's a better spot in…read morethe Capital region. Coffee was excellent with quick and informative service. The space is sizable with a good number of seating options. A little basic but entirely fine. There may be better spots to relax for longer periods of time but in terms of coffee I can't think of any better.

I'll start by saying the coffee was decent and they serve interesting flavored lattes. The problem…read moreis more with the staff and the atmosphere of the cafe. The staff weren't particularly friendly, and despite the cafe trying to be inclusive, they had political symbols displayed for groups that don't have a great track record of humane treatment of gay people or people of certain ethnic/religious background. I will most certainly never return to this establishment, and I'd suggest others steer clear of it as well.

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

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.

SOOO good! They have the viral fruit pastries also just some reslly good cake slices and desserts…read moreand Dubai and all that viral shit! The vibes are nicer than I thought inside u could def have a chill girls time or date there. They are also open late ;)

Went to check out the newly opened Triple Chocolate. There…read moreare so many options of drinks and desserts. I had not eaten dinner yet so I chose Nutella covered mini pancakes! There was nutella over every pit of those mini pancakes. The staff was friendly and the decor was really cute. If your a fan of Dubai chocolate this is your place‼ That is one of the next items I plan on trying next. Im a fan and hope to go back soon!

Came for the good reviews on lattes. Perfect spot for a coffee date if you're looking for privacy…read moreto talk, mind you it's summer and schools out, not sure how it is during semesters. I walked in, no traffic though, it was also a weekday mid afternoon. My flavored hazelnut iced latte was standard. Rating: 3 1/2 but for the scenery and beautiful campus, I gave it a 4 overall

I go to Cinestudio often, and I never knew this place existed. My friends went to the cinema on…read moreSunday evening to find the movie we expected to see was not playing. Thus, knowing it was Sunday evening our options for opened places was limited. A quick Yelp search and I found that this coffee shop was not only opened, but opened until midnight. Perfect. The coffee offered there, and the preparation is very European. They offer gluten-free, organic, free-trade food. There is free wifi and loads of comfy seating for studying or just chilling out. A great little gem near the studio.

One of my favorite places for a coffee in Hartford. Not only is the coffee amazing but they are…read morevery community oriented promoting all kinds of happenings in the area. Just over all a great vibe.

Semilla Cafe is a mixed bag, with a serious dealbreaker for me…read more The big problem for me was the display of a black and white keffiyeh. Political symbols from violent extremist groups that suppress gay rights and perpetrate attacks against certain ethnic groups aren't a thing I need with my morning coffee. I will not be returning, and I'd suggest others avoid this coffee shop as well.

Beautiful in here! Coffee, matcha, dot cake(for my…read moredaughter) all DELICIOUS and so pretty of a presentation The employees were kind and patient with all my questions! Would highly recommend, I could picture myself studying here if I were a student again

I had to come try this spot after I saw the viral, double duo cup for coffee!…read more I ended up getting the cookie monster latte and coconut Island, however, $15 for a coffee is a little outrageous! I was told it was a large coffee split into two. Never again will I purchase one of these duo cups. The coffee itself is very good, but the pricing should be altered a little bit. We also got mini macarrones, which I thought would be better than a tasted! They were stale!! They taste it absolutely horrible and there was no flavor. No differentiation between the chocolate, coffee, or the lemon. It all tasted by straight sugar and cardboard. Yuck Unfortunately, I probably won't be back due to the pricing and the experience I had with the food

Was visiting Hartford on business and stopped into Vitus' for a latte and a breakfast sandwich…read more The environment was a lot of fun, looks like this used to be an old bank building. The service was extremely attentive and friendly. I ordered an oat milk latte and a bacon breakfast sandwich. Both were quite delicious and hit the spot. I was in and out in around five minutes, even after preparing a breakfast sandwich and a latte. Would definitely go back.

Go for their coffee. I also got a scone when I went and it was bad. Dry, dense and cold. Went on a…read moreWednesday at 7:30 and it wasn't too busy. Got the americano and it was perfect. Well balanced and flavorful. Didn't need any milk/cream. Service was friendly and fast. It's pretty spacious with some tables for small groups or some options for more bar type seating.

Recently open coffee bar in parkville market Hartford. As you enter the food hall, they are right…read morein the center. You cannot miss them. Their menu has a wide variety of options to choose from whether it be a hot or cold brew, Frappachino or just some tea. They also work along side another restaurant inside the food hall called Manny's treats. I order a cup of Frappachino and it was delicious. Their Frappachino is made with ice cream so you don't even taste the coffee. After the first sip you are left with the taste a rich and creamy drink that will leave your taste buds crying for more. I will return and try something else on the menu and let you all know how it taste