Y.u.m.... First time here and the ice cream was delicious…read more Definitely had a home made feel. The staff was very friendly and let us taste test a few times because there were so many flavor options. Nice little set up to eat inside too. Definitely a place to check out.

What happened? We…read morecame to Milkcraft a few years ago. It was vibrant and lively inside, with lots of people trying an assortment of cool and unique flavors. The Vietnamese coffee ice cream was great. We came again today after a nice local lunch, looking for a small sweet treat to end the day. The inside was dirty. The ice cream freezer had years of ice and grime built up on the inside. It was half empty and the flavors remaining were fairly mundane. We tried the most interesting looking one - a milk and cereal creation. It tasted like warm vanilla ice cream with hints of crushed up salty, stale cracker. There are lot of other places in town that offer fun desserts, so we'll go other places next time.

Chip City is a cookie bakery chain founded in 2017 in NY. The cookies are large and gooey; they…read morealso offer options such as thinner cookies and crookies (croissant cookies). There are approximately 45 locations in multiple states. They have 100s of rotating flavors. This one is located in Blue Back Square in West Hartford. I've walked by it many times and finally was able to stop in. The store was cute with a couple of tables. The customer service was good. There were a variety of cookies to choose from; we ordered a variety. I loved the chocolate chips and marshmallow cookie. My family loved the cookies. It was huge and gooey! Definitely worth the hype! If you're craving a good cookie, I recommend a visit.

We came in undecided on what to get and excited by all the options! The young man working at the…read moretime was so friendly and offered to make an ice cream sandwich even though we didn't see it on the menu - the options were endless! It was busy for a Sunday and they did have cute little tables inside to eat. We ended up getting a sundae with the cookie on the side (the anniversary birthday cupcake cookie) and then another cookie on the side (the ChocoLot Thinwich). Both cookies were fabulous, but the thinwich was our favorite. The cookies are amazing, the owner is so friendly, and staff was great.

I had a great experience at Cafe Sofia! The atmosphere was welcoming, the staff was friendly, and…read morethe food was delicious. Everything was wonderful, and I would definitely recommend stopping by!

Not too impressed…read more Coffee, tea bags, ice cream, smoothies, crepes and waffles and other baked goods. Quantity is high, quality not so much. About 4-5 small tables for seating, along with a few bar chairs.

Add 'Get a scoop at Kilwin's" to your Summer Bucket List!…read more Food: Absolutely decadent! I got a scoop of Two Berry Pie ("Vanilla-flavored ice cream, strawberry, blueberry & sugared pie crust") in a cup and the little got Lemon Sorbetto! Both were rich, creamy, and bursting with flavor. Kilwin's offers a sample so you can actually taste before you decide, which is a major win. It was a tough decision, but I will be back for the Cake Batter. The cones are made fresh in-house and smell divine. Beyond ice cream, there's a whole lineup of treats dipped in chocolate: pretzels, Oreos, marshmallows, you name it. Sweet tooth? Handled. Diet? Not. Service: Everyone was super friendly and patient, even with a line. You can tell they actually enjoy working there, which makes the whole experience feel even sweeter. Atmosphere: It's more of a grab-and-go setup, like just a candy store that sells ice cream not an ice cream shop, so there's no indoor seating but right outside there are plenty of benches in downtown West Hartford. The area is busy, walkable, and perfect for a side of people-watching. The quality is top-tier, the flavors are spot-on, and everything feels like a treat because it is. Worth every penny. 10/10 recommend for locals and visitors too.

Decide to drop by kilwins for dessert for the first time while I was in West Hartford center . Came…read morein thinking we would get fudge . But then we discovered they have ice cream as well! I tried the marshmallow s'more ice cream which was amazing ! Igor a small scoop with hot dude , caramel and Oreo crumbs and it was AMAZING !! Im obsessed ! My husband got the pecan ice cream which was also amazing .. I don't think you can go wrong with any of their ice cream options! After getting our ice cream we walked around the center and enjoyed the weather and the ice cream! Perfect day ! Can't wait to be back and try some more flavour ! P.s the ice cream was soo good I forgot to take a picture before I ate it !

I'm giving three stars due to the chunks of bacon fat I had to pull off my maple bacon donut . The…read moreservice was friendly and the coffee prices weren't too bad. Wish there were more natural options for coffee flavors rather than all the artificial stuff in the bottles Black Hawk chocolate donut was very dense and on the dry side. Chocolate overload

Decided to pop in while visiting and got a half dozen to bring home. Glad I did as they were…read moredelicious. Lots of unique flavors to choose from. Definitely hitting tho a up next time. Maple bacon was amazing.

I liked Bridgewater Chocolate ("BC") before they were in West Hartford Center. I had heard about…read moreBC from a Best Chocolate list. The list suggested that BC had great traditional chocolates, while another CT chocolatier had a modern European style. Both great, but different. I remember going to a store in Bridgewater, CT many years ago, but I don't think it was actually a Bridgewater Chocolate store. That store sold BC's high end classic chocolates like turtles, toffees, patties and caramels though. I bought a bunch and thought they were outstanding. I already thought that West Hartford Center was kind of a cool place, but when the West Hartford Bridgewater Chocolate store first opened, I knew it for sure. With its beautiful chocolates displayed like expensive jewelry, the West Hartford store feels like a high end chocolate boutique that would be at home in Beverly Hills. Sometimes, I feel under-dressed when I go. I'm afraid they're going to kick me out Julia Roberts in Pretty Woman-style, but the BC staff never makes me feel that way. They welcome me and offer me a free taste of chocolate. It always works. I buy a few extra. If you like things done in a classic way, but at the highest possible level, BC is your place. The chocolates have perfect shapes and colors. If you don't like the look of a circle with uniform color, they've got stripes. Don't like long, flat and smooth pieces, they'll rough it up with some chopped nuts. You only want to buy chocolate in the shape of a top hat? That's kind of weird, but they've got you anyway. The toffee breaks in your teeth the exact way you had hoped it would. The nuts and caramel in the turtles crunch and stretch simultaneously. The caramels ooze when you bite into them. The milk chocolate tastes smooth and sweet, and the dark chocolate tastes deeply bittersweet and complex. You can buy curated boxes of chocolates in very cool boxes if you're buying gifts. You can also order by the piece and select the exact ones you want. BC has things like bars and containers of chocolate covered pretzels. Love the pretzels. Even BC's bags are classy. Food-wise, Bridgewater Chocolates is one of the most respected names outside of CT. It's 5 Stars for me every time.

Amazing chocolate at this place. Definitely taste smooth and melts in your mouth! Loved the salted…read morecaramel milk and dark chocolate.

I went here for a lunch meeting and was pleasantly surprised. It's what I imagine Panera might have…read morebeen before it became Panera. Service is friendly. Everything behind and in front of the counter is neatly arranged. There is seating on the second floor besides the limited tables opposite the counter downstairs. Business is booming at lunch, and with good reason. The roast chicken cobb salad was delicious--all the ingredients were fresh and flavorful and their Green Goddess dressing was phenomenal! Their iced London Fog was also very good. Wasn't as crazy about the bagel I took home, but I'm biased because if it's not a kettle-cooked, New York bagel, it just isn't the same for me. But this is West Hartford, not Westchester or Fairfield County, and there's a different expectation there, so I'll let it slide. ;)

Bagel was great. Service was excellent…read more However, while we were eating, a worker started sweeping the floor and actually came just next to our table to continue sweeping with a very old and useless broom. We asked HER to stop and she did. Don't think we'll go there again

I used to come here in high school so I'm happily surprised this spot is still around. Inside is…read morehow I remember it, a few seats and overall clean. I recall it being one of the only bubble tea spots in the area with decent drinks and I'm glad it's lasted so long. I got one of their newer matcha drinks and the taste was nice - what really pushed the review to five stars was one of the workers genuinely asking for my opinion and being transparent about how they were actively sourcing good matcha and experimenting with drink mixes. Super innovative and friendly! Overall, nice staff and nice drinks. Here's hoping it sticks around for another decade!

I love tea break! Virtually every time I go to West Hartford I have to swing by this place. I used…read moreto be a pearl tea addict when I lived in the Bay Area. Thank God this place exists for people like me. One time I went outside and spilled my tea by mistake, and when I came back in to get napkins, they gave me two new teas free of charge. They are awesome human beings. I also love that they have really weird flavors like lemon citrus with sour plum and taro and all the good stuff

"Well, I did not think the girl could be so cruel And I'm…read morenever going back to my old school" (Steely Dan) Old School and classic- that's the vibe Emrey's does so well. They are a "vintage-chic soda bar" with definite nostalgic vibes from the 1950's, or even earlier. Want an old-fashioned ice cream soda, milkshake, soda floats, ice cream sundae, banana split, or maybe a boozy ice cream or coffee drink? Well, belly up to their long soda counter, hop on a bar stool, and let your inner Fonzie go wild. You'll love their pastel pink, black and white color scheme, and you'll sure love their charm and hospitality. You won't see a zillion ice cream flavors on the menu, just the most basic varieties beyond vanilla, chocolate and strawberry. We ordered two Malt Frappes ($11 each), one Classic Vanilla and one Pistachio. They both came with whipped cream and a cherry, and my Pistachio was garnished with pistachio pieces in the frappe and atop the whipped cream. They were excellent, cold, thick, refreshing, frozen comfort food at its best and oh so nostalgic. Reminded me of the shakes we used to get t Howard Johnson's a lifetime ago. And the portions were pretty big, our server Gwen poured whatever wouldn't fit into our glasses into a plastic cup for us. Definitely worth a stop on your next visit to downtown Hartford.

Emrey's had been on my radar for a while. The shop is soo cute perfect for photo ops with the cute…read morepink decor and old school vibes ! Not to mention they have a speakeasy in the back behind the Photobooth ( yes a photobooth !!) I l got the s'mores hot chocolate and it was delicious ( I'm still think about it) Can't wait to go back and try something else !

Cha Papi has yummy drinks + mochi donuts! I highly recommend the Jasmine matcha cold foam, it's my…read morefavorite. I love seeing the weekly donut menu and getting my favorites or trying new ones. Super cute inside! Staff is friendly.

A party in my mouth. Before an event that I was going to…read moreattend I stopped by to try something different and it was really good. I was as not expecting such a great experience with a cookie. I dont eat sugar but this cookie had just the right amount of sweetness. Crumbled in my mouth and I couldn't stop. I also got other stuff for my home and my kids asked me to get more next time. Easy to say, until next time