Best espresso martini flight in Ct!!! Staff was warm…read moreAnd welcoming. Definitely be returning.

"When you try your best, but you don't succeed When you get…read morewhat you want, but not what you need I will try to fix you" (Coldplay) Coffee Fix is a small family-owned coffee shop specializing in coffees with espresso shots, and some very cool flavors like Dubai Chocolate and lattes accented with Tiramisu, Biscoff, coconut etc. Their beans are imported from Brazil, Colombia, and Guatemala. They have plenty of sweet and savory treats to go along with your coffee cup - cannoli's, macarons, baklava, cake pops, savories, tortas, croissants, bombolinis, muffins, breakfast sandwiches, scones, etc. I stopped in to do some prep for a morning Board of Directors meeting and ordered a large drip coffee and a cheese and spinach pastry with a criss-cross latticework top. Breakfast was around $10. The coffee was excellent, and far too much for me to drink at one sitting. It was served in a huge ceramic mug, so I asked them to pour it into a "to go" cup when I left. The pastry was delicious, a great balance of spinach, cheese, flaky pastry, and crunchy top. I loved it. I grabbed a small table in the back and went through my notes while sipping my coffee and people watching. I got a kick out of the young lady to my left who was simultaneously working on her laptop and two phones while having her breakfast. She sure beat me in the multi-tasking department. Service was excellent, the friendly gent and lady who helped me were wonderful and super friendly. I sure enjoyed this private non-chain coffee stop.

After a few recommendations from friends about this place I decided to try it myself and check if…read morewhat they say its true. Our First impression as soon as we walk in was how spacious and cozy it looked. Walking to the counter to see how many treats they had was priceless, trying to choose one was hard, we wanted to get everything: ) I tried a delicious chicken parmesan croissant my honey ordered a Parma Croissant that looked and tasted delicious. I also got a Peach Margo Green tea refresher that tasted nothing like Peach Margo. But everything else was really good. The kids serving were very friendly and helpful with us visiting for the first time,that was a plus.

I finally stopped in a couple of weeks ago after passing by countless times and always seeing it…read morebusy. The staff was friendly during my visit, and I didn't run into any issues service-wise. I'll be honest...I'm not the biggest fan of pre-made sandwiches that have been sitting for a bit, and unfortunately the sandwich I tried didn't really wow me. I was expecting a little more flavor, especially from the turkey. I didn't try a pizza slice, though I was told it's good. The pastries, however, were a highlight. The Dubai tart was flavorful but on the drier side for my taste (definitely needed some milk). The pumpkin croissant was very light and airy--absolutely loved that one. Drink-wise, the tiramisu latte with oat milk was tasty and a solid 7.5/10. The strawberry lemonade with boba was just okay for me--nothing fancy, but I'd be open to trying a different drink next time. Overall, the ambiance was really cute. A nice mix of people working on laptops and groups catching up, which made the space feel cozy and inviting. Definitely a lovely spot and worth checking out at least once.

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 came across Sweet B cafe through Instagram. I run a food blog (Foodittudemood) and I had other…read morefoodie friends that I'm connected too rave about this spot. Once I saw how beautifully decorated for Christmas this cafe was and all the December specials I knew I couldn't resist . The Christmas trees hanging from the ceiling was so aesthetically pleasing as if you're in your own hallmark scene.i grew up in CT and all my family is still here but I visit often and am in town for the holidays . I tried their Santa cookie latte (I don't drink coffee so I asked if they could make it with chai instead and they said absolutely) love that! I tried their Swissmiss croissant and their famous Christmas tree crepe and let me tell you both dishes will melt in your mouth so effortlessly. The croissant is warm, buttery flaky and I believe seasoned in an everything bagel seasoning. Loaded with a generous amount of ham and Swiss cheese and will leave you wanting more . If you have a sweet tooth you'll love the Christmas crepe . It's filled with a raspberry jam a topped with an icing that is so delicious you'll just want to lick it right off !! I loved the presentation as well!! I went peak brunch /lunch time hours so I was afraid I wouldn't find a spot luckily I did after waiting a few minutes but I would highly recommend planning time to go accordingly. I already can't wait to step foot in here again . Highly recommend planning!!

As part of the Hartford Coffee crawl, I came to check this spot out!…read more I have been here before but wanted to try a seasonal favorite. I got a lucky charm cold brew iced coffee with Irish cream whip and cocoa powder The brew was a very strong steeped coffee, which I love

"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!

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.

What a gorgeous space for a leisurely breakfast. We sat in the warm and sunny greenhouse space on…read morethis bright winter day. Long line at the counter moved quickly and efficiently. Name called out and freshly poured coffee picked up at the coffee bar, food announced by buzzer. My americano was smooth and full bodied thoughtfully served in ceramic. My biscuit sandwich was pretty life changing! The bisuit itself was flaky moist and oh so tender. Homemade sausage was seasoned beautifully. Elevating the sandwich was a baked egg, firm but custardy interior and the side of sriracha syrup. Less than a mile off of 91 on our way to Trillium Canton for our son's 30th birthday celebration! Worthy of a detour.

A 1000 stars for a cozy, grand, eye popping and tummy filling space. The kind of place that I would…read morereturn to over and over if we lived here. I did expect a little more out of my grilled cheese, I expected a fluffy sourdough and more oozing of the cheese, the soup was lukewarm, but delicious. Even so, we just loved stopping here, sitting in the greenhouse room and walking around, looking at all the seeds and the pastries.. If you're looking for a stop on the highway between point a and B, this is your place. There's no way you would be disappointed but a definite that you will be thrilled..

"I don't need no fields of whiskey Don't indulge in beer or…read morewine But baby, you turn me on And blow my ever-lovin' mind" (Chuck Berry) Adorable isn't a word I often use to describe food, but I have to tell ya, these fun-sized (just two inches in diameter) donuts from Indulge By Palazzo are adorable. And that adorableness comes in twenty flavor varieties - peanut butters, candies, fruits, cookies, and of course...chocolates. They cost between $1 and $1.20 each depending on the quantity you want. I bought a box of fifteen for $15. I had some time to kill before my appointment in Rocky Hill, so I also ordered a small coffee, lemon, and almond donut to enjoy on site. Now that's easier said than done because the store is small and only has a counter with two stools. Luckily, both were vacant so I settled in, drank their excellent freshly made coffee (small for $3.50) and savored my little donut treats. Indulge By Palazzo also specializes in coffees and protein shakes to help you wash down those donuts, and it looks like they are set up to sell ice cream in season. If you are a donut hound, and appreciate adorableness, indulge yourself with a visit to Palazzo and walk out with a box of their petite sweet treats.

Little donut (HOLE) in the wall spot. Saw advertised gourmet donuts, protein coffee and smoothies…read more Purchased 8 donuts for $8.50 reasonably priced for the size of the mini donuts. Staff working was polite and friendly. The shop itself did smell very much like frying oil due to the donuts. Donuts are small and perfectly bite sized perfect mini sweet treats.

This has been on my go to list as a coffee lover. There's seating outside and plenty of space…read moreinside. There's a plethora of coffee beans to purchase or make your way down for a fresh brew. Service was quick and friendly. I loved seeing their employee recommendations as it gives me new things to try. They had a display of baked goods but will have to snag those next time. I decided to try the salted caramel oat latte off the recommended list and it was delicious. A rich creamy coffee with beautiful latte art on top!

This is my favorite place. The staff is always absolutely wonderful, kind, and we'll go out of the…read moreway for a little crazy request. Not that I have those often... Today I was trying to change out my usual Cortado (I ordered it every time plane and ask them to surprise me with a flavor other than hazelnut. They made something with a little bit of vanilla and maple syrup. Absolutely perfect as I do not like overly sweet drinks. It was a nice change to my usual. Love the new paint changes they are making to the decor walls. I hate writing such a good review because that means it gets busier, but I want this amazing business to flourish. Would love to see another one of these coffee shops in Colchester or East Hampton. (I come here one to three times a week) My kids also absolutely love their hot chocolate and they know how to make it a very good temperature so the kids can drink it right away.

Plenty of parking in the parking lot. I visited on a Thursday twice!! I loved the area it's in…read more It's not far from a lot of the other plazas. The staff was friendly and it wasn't too busy both times I came in. I ordered a few of the cream puffs, a peach tart, and a golden milk latte. It was made to perfection and I can't say that about a lot of places. There is plenty of seating inside and space. I loved all the plants inside and the lay out. I will definitely be coming on more often!!

Such a delightful place to enjoy a coffee and pastry. Loved the plethora of plants throughout the…read moreshop and plenty of space!! This place is huge! Perfect from working from home or enjoying a quiet read with the books present. The strawberry latte was delicious, packed with flavor, real strawberry chunks and delightful to the very last sip. The pastries! The pastries!!! Went to order my coffee and the baker comes out from the back with freshly baked croissants - I'm so glad I couldn't resist. The croissant was large, filling and not overly sweet. Fantastic crust and airy. In addition to the croissant I got the lemon raspberry croissant, packed with lemon! Every bite I got the highest notes of lemon throughout. Absolutely a repeat for me!

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.