I love this place---all of its locations are wonderful. Great food, great drinks, and personable…read morestaff. No matter whip shop I go to, I feel well taken care of and always leave happy. They are super cute as well :)

We would've walked right by the place if my son didn't see in the window. Very easy to walk by, but…read moreyou don't wanna miss it! This place was scrumptious!! I had a Dulcato, which is similar to the Rhode Island favorite Coffee Milk, and a heated chocolate croissant!! Absolutely delicious!

Borealis has been a regular stop for me for years now, and I'm overdue writing a review. The…read moreBristol location is the newest and is tucked into a converted mill building on Wood Street. Tt has everything you'd want from a great coffee shop: comfortable seating, plenty of room to spread out and work, a rentable conference room, and something you would not expect from a coffee shop, the Aurora Bar, stocked with a nice selection of local spirits and other favorites. My partner and I stopped in for a quick nibble for lunch on Sunday and this was perfect. My partner went with the Caprese sandwich, which is served on a pressed ciabatta with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, spinach, pesto mayo, and balsamic. It was simple and tasty, and I was lucky enough to get a couple bites! I went with the Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap, which was also simple, but packed with flavor. It had all the obvious ingredients with the addition of pickles, which added such a nice briny little punch and really hit the spot. Something worth noting: both of our items were ordered from the laminated menu at the register, not in the beautiful leather-bound Aurora Bar menu, which appears to be an evening menu with cocktails and other tasty food items. For drinks, I went with an espresso tonic; the slight bitterness of the quinine plays really nicely against the bold espresso, and it's one of those combinations that's refreshing in a way that's hard to explain until you try it. One small note for the team: the Riverside location has always had a real warmth and cohesion to the staff that I haven't quite felt at Bristol. It's not a dealbreaker by any stretch, but a little more energy behind the counter would go a long way. Still a five-star spot, as the coffee and the space more than make up for it.

I came here to see a friend of mine play live jazz music with his band and it was such a cute and…read moreawesome experience! The vibes were great, there was plenty of room for our party (we had 7 of us), and it didn't feel crowded at all despite the number of people that were in the coffee shop. I think that the only downside that I would say for our experience is that the drinks at the bar took FAR too long, although they were good! We came here in the evening, but I would definitely love to pop in at some point during the day because I do think that this would be a wonderful little study spot!

I had a friend just move to Bristol and told her she MUST go to the Beehive. If she doesn't - I'm…read moredriving down and we are going because this place is a DO NOT MISS! I love their butternut cornbread hash is one of my all time favs. The atmosphere is great too. Friendly, inviting and craft everything.

Every time I come it tops the last! Very friendly staff and food/ coffee is amazing! I recommend…read morethe cocomac latte and the breakfast burrito! The side of hash browns are great and they just recently added a Caesar salad that is great as well.

Amazing every time! Service is always great. Love the latte's and the endless breakfast options!read more

This was the first time we have been to this restaurant as we were in Swansea. It was absolutely…read morethe best choice! The food was so fresh and delivered quickly and hot! Definitely recommend this restaurant for breakfast. Both my husband and I had the vegetable omelette. It was the best omelette we've ever had! The home fries are grilled red bliss potatoes, and the fruit dish was amazing. Lastly, the service was phenomenal and everyone was so pleasant.

Think I've got a new favorite place. Very cozy inside, friendly staff, and decent prices. Delicious…read moregluten free chocolate chip banana bread and home fries. There are a few different gluten free options, which is nice. Will definitely be back!

This was the perfect lunch spot for three of us. The service was great, food was too. Nice…read moreambience. If you're thinking about going, just go you won't be disappointed.

Dropped in for a coffee, but they were already out of the panini I wanted at 10am. The line was…read morelong, and the staff came off as unfriendly and unwelcoming. Tip options began at 20%, even though the woman at the register made me feel like I was an inconvenience. Not quite what I was hoping for.

The most friendly owners! Always present and helpful. Went in today for lunch. Everything is…read moreprepared and fresh. I got the cranberry pecan chicken wrap and it was so delicious. My boyfriend loves the chicken cutlets and orzo salad, and of course the PB balls for dessert. Love it! The salmon is also top notch.

A Bristol institution! The line is usually long on a weekend morning, and for good reason - their…read morebagels are so satisfying, fresh, and honestly just exactly what I want in a bagel. They have tons of options to concoct a breakfast or lunch sandwich on a bagel of your choice. Their coffee is delicious, too! I love their white cheddar cheese and will often order a sandwich with that and egg on an everything or the rare, coveted, absolutely divine Asiago bagels they offer. Truly Heavenly! I've never brought someone here for a cozy breakfast meal and had them not enjoy it. Located on the main drag with lots of street parking, it's easy to have a slow, small town morning mozying to the nearby gift shops and restaurants after your stop here. I really shouldn't rave so much because it's already so packed...but there are my 2 cents!

Great location, nice bagels, friendly staff, simple in-store system!…read more We went to Bristol Bagel Works to have a bagel lunch after visiting Blithewold, which is about three minutes away. This shop has a great location, right in the center of downtown. The bagels were very yummy. I had a salmon, cream cheese, tomato, and capers sandwich. My spouse had a pepper turkey, cheese, and some other things sandwich. The kids had poppy seed bagels, toasted with butter. Everyone was happy! Some of us had brought water bottles with us, and others had drinks from the chiller case. You order at the register, give your name, and then they call it out from the counter to the right when it's ready. Very easy! Warm and welcoming staff! I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in the area. My one qualm with the bagels is that they use corn meal on their peels/board/sheets. Corn meal acts as ball bearings to slide dough more easily, but corn meal also burns easily! So, although my sesame bagel had the a great chew, it had a ring of burn on the bottom. I'd love for Bristol Bagel Works to try switching to semolina flour -- still great for the sliding, but it won't burn until a higher temperature!

This is one of my favorite spots! I've been coming here for years with no plans of stopping. There…read moreare delicious crepes, beautiful scenery, and great coffee. What more could you ask for? It's a small space, especially now that it has to compete for room with Chomp next door; so it's pretty lively. You enter the cafe through the porch, which is screened in in winter for year-round dining. Once inside, you place your order and sit either on the porch or at some tables near the parking lot. The lot is made of seashells and is on the water so the ambiance is actually very nice. They'll call you when your drinks are ready so you can add cream or sugar yourself, but they usually bring food out to you. First of all, their chai is amazing. So good. They have different flavors; I'm a big fan of the vanilla chai. My dad LOVES their cappuccinos. I've had bit sweet and savory crepes here, and they're all great. They have some you can order on the menu but there is a big make-your-own menu with a whole slew of options. Usually I get the Brie, fruit, and honey crepe, it's so light, sweet; and summery!

We love it here !!! The best Chai and Crepes around !!!! With an amazing view and outdoor seating.read more

This place is SO good. My fave drink is always the Extreme Toffee Coffee with a shot of espresso -…read moreit's a blended sweet treat and super delish. Gorgeous views in the summer too when the weather is nice and you can take a walk around the water! Highly recommend taking a trip here!

Overall, unique atmosphere with not great coffee. I went here with high expectations and wanted to…read moretry their Iced Maple Latte. My parents got the Salted Carmel Latte hot. Both of our drinks ended in disappointment. I couldn't taste the maple come through and the drink wasn't sweet which is fine but since it was a maple latte I expected at least a subtle hint. I couldn't taste the maple notes come through or anything other than the espresso and milk. Normally I wouldn't mind but I honestly didn't care for the espresso much either. My drink was pretty milky and not very coffee tasting. Pretty solid prices for their coffee however and that was probably the one plus of going. Parking and the way the line works is another issue and it's confusing but you just have to go with the flow.

I absolutely love the options here. Baked goods are to die for - try the donuts…read more I love the options of caffeination - so many good refreshers, coffees, teas, etc. I really like the bagels too - yummy. Because it's made to order, and it can get busy if you're in a rush I would order ahead! If you're not, there's a cute seating area. I can't stop coming back to try new things!

What a delightful little coffee shop! As an East Bay coffee addict I'm truly not sure how this…read moreplace has stayed off my radar for so long. It was the perfect little outing and pick me up on a gloomy Sunday-full-of-scaries. The spring specials all sounded amazing. Because I got there close to closing, no food or espresso was available (totally fair), but I was still able to order the "Ellie" (basically my name so meant to beeee!) Fruity Pebbles Matcha. It was not only extremely photogenic but also tasty - fruity cold foam, not too bitey of a matcha taste, and eco-friendly with the sipping lid instead of a straw. I also got the raspberry shortbread bar to try out the sweeys, but somehow have restrained myself and not tried it yet. Will report back. It's so bright, airy, and girly in here - I can't wait to come back to try more things and maybe hang out a bit or bring a book. There's decent street parking being on Main Street, but I imagine it gets quite hard to find on a weekend - we'll find out next time! Thanks for bringing such a pleasant, pretty space to the neighborhood.