As the address might indicate, Shearwater Coffee Roasters lies in a small industrial complex that…read morehouses small and medium-sized businesses. This location is where the Shearwater beans are actually roasted (in 20lb batches, which counts as "really small" in the coffee industry). When I came by, I received a friendly and enthusiastic greeting from the personnel on site, who expressed no annoyance at being diverted from their normal wholesale activities. Shearwater has good beans, and those beans are roasted with care. I came in for some ground coffee that I could use while visiting Central Connecticut and walked away with a full pound of roasted coffee in the bean, 12oz of ground coffee, and a cold brew coffee to drink on my way back. The cold brew was delicious, and I liked the ground coffee (Honduras, I think) as well. The unground coffee made its way down to Philadelphia, where it's giving great pleasure to its recipients. Although Shearwater has espresso machines and some pour-over equipment on site, only the cold brew was available to retail customers like me. That was fair enough, but still somehow disappointing. If you're around Trumbull and are looking for some excellent coffee to take home, head directly to Shearwater without passing Go. Check their hours before you do, though; note for example that they close at 2PM on Fridays.

There aren't many coffee shops in this area, so I was intrigued to see such a highly-rated spot on…read moreYelp. As it turns out, this location isn't as much a cafe as a coffee tasting room. That being said, they always have at least one coffee brewing. On this early weekday afternoon, I got a 12 ounce of the Running Rapids (usually their cold brew) for $3.19. As other Yelpers have mentioned, there's no milk or sugar, leading to a pure and complex coffee experience. After letting it cool a bit, it was very deep and flavorful. It was nice to see a bit of the operation since the space is open. There are a few shelves with coffee accessories and a few stools for perching.

Friendly service. Good coffee. Relaxing, comfortable room to work and relax. And excellent scones…read more Plus natural light.

Really good coffee. There. An be a little bit of a wait on the weekends, but that proves the point…read moreof service and quality. I'm obsessed with their Carmel Brûlée Latte

Visited Neat, and I have to say the service was excellent, and the coffee was absolutely delicious…read moreand incredibly refreshing. We also tried the fluffy bread, which was just as enjoyable. One thing to be aware of is that the ground flooring is very uneven, so it's worth watching your step while walking around. Unfortunately, our date was cut short due to an incident in the surrounding area shortly after we grabbed our coffee and food. Even so, the quality of the drinks, food, and friendly service left a positive impression.

Neat serves the best coffee in the area. The small batch beans they select are part of this, and…read moreskilled baristas are the other part. They are very consistent, I have been a customer for about 10 years. I was surprised to see less than stellar rating, so decided to write my review. If what you are looking for is coffee and nice setting you cannot do better.

Incredible place. The owner is a true coffee-smith. I've…read morenever had a cappuccino that tastes so fresh. On top of that the service was so refreshing. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area.

First time here and I was not impressed at all. I asked the employees what was popular and I got a…read morevague response saying flavor lattes and it was left at that, so that doesn't really leave you with much to consider unfortunately. The coffees are fresh yes I will say that but I asked for a small caramel flavor and just received a black large coffee, the hazelnut coffee also did not taste like anything. The egg spinach wrap had no flavor, the egg was way too over cooked & overloaded with spinach the only thing giving it flavor was the hot sauce. The bagel was okay, I personally like them to be more toasted but it is what it is. Pastries are definitely giving Costco for sure. Highly doubt I would be coming back, and definitely wouldn't recommend.

I would love to give this place five stars, but the staff is awful to deal with…read more They do not understand you when you go in and you end up getting the wrong thing all the time I understand sometimes there's a language barrier, but it gets to the point where it becomes a project to try to order. if you ask them to warm something up for five seconds, it comes out, scorching, hot and destroyed. On more than one occasion, the lid wasn't on the coffee spilled. Wants the whole body get out and the coffee went all over the place. The desserts are good, but some of them are just from Costco. I literally saw the same pack of cakes that were in the case! On a positive note, the coffee is absolutely fresh and delicious and the ground the beans there.

So refreshing!! The açaí is amazing better than Playa Bowls, and cheaper. The music is great as…read morewell. The muffins are so soft and taste great!

Great açaí at Joe Joe Coffee & Açaí!! Pronounced: ah-sah-eee…read moreI enjoy açaí but all too often, it tastes like a bland, frozen bowl of 'bleh! Not the acai at Joe Joe Coffee & Acai. A friendly greeting, followed by a delicious matcha latte with perfect balance of creamy and spice; the berry yogurt muffin was SO good and not massive like traditional dry muffins. I had my açaí cup to go- it was refreshing and flavorful, with fresh berries, almond drizzle -- what a treat!

What a fantastic addition to the Sono station!! I was on a time crunch for a morning train but…read moreheard of a new cafe here and it came in clutch when I needed a quick bite and coffee. The coffee was SO good - so much that I will be coming back for one even when I don't need to hop on a train. My breakfast sandwich was okay, but I would have preferred a roll or ciabatta to the hamburger bun it came on. Lastly, the service was great - the woman at the counter was super sweet and asked me when my train was to make sure she had enough time to get my order. Highly recommend!

Amazing, incredibly friendly woman behind the counter. My latte was incredible just the right…read moreamount of heat and flavor. I will take the train more often just to get this coffee again!

A beautiful little cafe. First time visiting it and the coffee was really great. Service was…read moreexcellent and very friendly. I would definitely like to go back to the Darien location but was also able to check out the Gregory's Coffee at the Greenwich location one as well. We got or ordered fairly fast and all accurate. The sandwiches were amazing maybe alittle bigger though. I really liked the egg bites as they were both different. My ice coffee I had was delicious. The prices are alittle on the high side but we managed to get some rewards that we used of points. Which is always a bonus. Will definitely be back when I'm in the local area. Would be nice to advance further up past the NY area to a htfd location.

I've become a regular at the Gregorys Coffee in Darien Commons, and it has become one of my local…read morespots for a quick caffeine hit or to get some work done weather permitting. The Atmosphere The location here is stunning. It's a beautiful, open space with massive windows that let in a ton of natural light. Inside, there's a good mix of seating--from a cozy sofa to standard tables and chairs. When the weather is nice, the outdoor seating in the courtyard is the place to be; it's a perfect environment for chatting with friends or focusing on a laptop. The Drinks In my opinion, the quality of the beverages here is a step above Dunkin' or Starbucks. Yes, the price point is a bit higher, but you truly taste the difference. My go-to order is the iced Fall Oat Boy with honey--it's consistently delicious. I also appreciate that they have plenty of vegan options clearly marked on the menu. The Food & Parking The one area that consistently misses the mark for me is the hot sandwiches. I've tried several, including the Deluxe (turkey sausage and egg on a croissant) and the Vegan Deluxe. While the menu pictures look great, reality is something much different. The heating method they use is a letdown. Instead of a light, flaky, crispy croissant, the sandwiches consistently come out soggy and wet, which is a bummer. Pro-tip: Just a heads up that parking in this area can get pretty tight, so give yourself an extra minute to find a spot!