I'll be straight up off the bat...I used to be a regular here many years ago (when I lived locally). Therefore, it was sort of a homecoming for me. As usual, the experience was great. As a small business owner myself, I love seeing businesses like this grow and thrive. I remember when it was just the owner and one staff...there were now three working their butts off! The service and food reflected this. It's awesome to see how The Bean has grown - especially since Covid caused many similar places to go under. Check it out! Trust me. read more

The Bean 226 - Yes, you can! ~Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

Super cute and friendly coffee shop. Staff was very helpful and super nice. I ordered an iced matcha with sf vanilla and almond milk. Soooooo gooood. Although I did not get a sandwich, while I was there about five people did and they looked hearty and delicious. Everyone seemed to enjoy them. Bonus: In the alley there's an ice cream shop that's connected to them and the shakes I saw go by looked amazing too. I'll be back to try the food and the ice cream very soon! Bonus #2 doggos are welcome too. read more

Great food. Great service. It's a Windsor institution. They support the town and local artists. It's open! read more

Top notch service! They have a nice list of syrups to add to your coffee. I asked if they had any sugar free options and to my surprise they had more than just vanilla and caramel. They have a toasted marshmallow and I was intrigued! The nice barista mentioned having it with Caramel it's very good. I asked if I can have it made less sweet. She said absolutely. SOLD! The prices are very reasonable. The bars it's was right. I loved it! She even checked in later with me if I enjoyed it. I would definitely come here for another cup not only because their coffee is good but they value their customers. read more

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Highly recommended. Great variety of options for food and hot/cold beverages with reasonable prices!

Was in town for a work conference and needed a pick me up. Adorable interior and very friendly staff. I got an iced Emerald Isle latte which is pistachio and white chocolate. Yum! I also got the tomato and hummus sandwich on sourdough. That was very simple but yummy and a perfect afternoon snack. They also had a basket of mini paper cranes to take when you picked up your food. Very charming! Overall, I'd stop in again. read more

The Bean 226 - Emerald Isle Latte and tomato hummus sandwich. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

Great customer service, fast service the owner Mel is really friendly and bubbly, great environment food was really great. I recommend The Warrior sandwich and cotton candy lemonade read more

The Bean 226 - Cotton Candy lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

The Bean 226 is a tiny but super busy coffee shop. I was here on Saturday, there was hardly a spot to sit. They have a huge selection of beautiful mugs right by the front counter, not the best spot, since they could easily get knocked over. They have some locally made items for sale. There was art, jewelry, tee shirts, and more. It seems to be a very community oriented coffee shop. They have a whole variety of baked goods, as well as sandwiches they can make. I got the Banana Split Latte. It was ready quickly. I found a spot by the window on a bar stool. This latte was very tasty and frothy, but I couldn't taste any banana in it. It was still a bit sweet from the chocolate in it. They had a ton of available seats outside, it is still too cold to utilize those for now. I had a pleasant experience at The Bean 226, and will be returning soon. read more

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I used to come here all the time when I worked in Windsor, I stopped by last week on a rare day off and it's still great! Mel (the owner) has really taken this business under her wing and made it a Windsor staple. I love all the flavor options for coffee, which is consistently fresh, as well as non-coffee options as well. I had a chai latte with oat milk and it was (in my opinion) a well deserved treat! They also have lots of goodies in their food cabinet and do business with the vegan patty shop nearby, I was happy to finally dry something and it was very delicious! They also sell a lot of merchandise from local artists, and I think that's great, they're very supportive and collaborative in the community. I would definitely recommend this place if you're in the area! read more

A nice little coffee shop where my friend and I could catch up and have a free table to work on a project together. The fact they have a car charger definitely factored into this, but I would still go even without one. The menu is limited, but that's perfectly fine. I settled for the best earl grey iced tea I've ever had, and to avoid overpaying for eggs, I got the hummus and tomato bagel -- a wonderful, though messy, combination that I will gladly get again. read more

They offer specialty lattes and bagels and breakfast sandwiches , among other things. Everything is delicious! We went during a morning rush and had to wait. It was worth it. read more

The Bean 226 - Breakfast sandwich and latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

The staff are so friendly and it feels like a quintessential coffee shop. You just feel like you belong! The decor has a definite charm and the coffee and donuts were great! read more

The coffee is great. I like the scones and the almond croissant. They also sell some cute things there.

I recently discovered The Bean 226 after a Yelp search for Windsor area coffee shops. With a 4.5 Star rating and over 100 reviews, it seemed like a good bet. It's located next to Taste of India in Windsor Center. There are all kinds of coffee drinkers, and we look for different things. I'm primarily a black iced coffee and/or cold brew drinker, and I drink home pour overs almost daily. The most important thing for me is the selection of a respected roaster, and the quality and type of beans used for iced coffee since I'm drinking it black. I prefer something bright and acidic. But I also like coffees that are smooth, balanced and/or rich, etc. I ordered a black iced coffee. I can usually figure out the roaster for the beans because coffee shops often display the bags and/or sell bags of coffee from that roaster. I couldn't find any clues at Bean 226. So I asked. The person who helped me didn't know. The black iced coffee was below average for CT coffee shops that I've visited. It was slightly unpleasant going down and in the aftertaste. It had either a slightly over-brewed or a past prime taste. Given their Yelp rating, I assume that Bean 226 must be good at other things like coffee beverages and/or food items. The atmosphere of the shop was cute. Service was fine, other than the lack of knowledge about their coffee. Bean 226 didn't connect for me. 2 Stars read more

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Met someone here which was 1/2 way for both of us this morning. I could tell minus looking at the reviews that this is a popular spot. Not so busy at 8:30/9:00 on a Monday but there were a large group of older gentleman sitting outside enjoying their time. They are clearly regulars as there was a very tamed dog that kept going in and out of the back of the car parked on the busy road. Plus I am pretty sure I counted three or four people that honked at them. Anyways. Large area to sit outside, don't know how often staff come out to clean the tables off. I had a medium hot chocolate and a warmed up coffee cake, she had some kind of coffee and a breakfast sandwich. I enjoyed mine, hot chocolate probably not the best choice in may. The owner on her day off walked past us with her kid and wife and asked how everything was. We assumed before she introduced herself as the owner that they were from out of town. She then went on and told us the story of how she started out here and I could tell that she is very passionate about her work and wants the best out her food and staff I'm giving four stars today. I know we'll be back and I will have to have a better combination of food to really change to a five which it is in many ways as well as take some pictures. read more

Have been searching for a good coffee shop in Connecticut and so far this is the best I've found. All around great spot.

Nice little coffee shop. Baked goods are gigantic and fairly tasty, coffee is bitter, needs to be in a latte to be drinkable. Randomly found this little breakfast spot not too far away from us. We decided to take a detour and get some drinks while out and about. The place is very much what I would consider a modern coffee shop: darker, lots of clutter pieces but not dirty. decent list of drinks and bakery items to munch on. The problem I have with this type of coffee shop. They don't brew coffee to order. You get drip which is brewed sometime between when you order it or when they opened, or you get something out of the espresso machine. I don't mind waiting for a good coffee to be brewed up, but I don't like having to result to americanos every time I want to have a warm cup of bean water. I decided to go with an americano, gilfriend opted for a fancy iced tea with tropical flavors. The bakery items were gigantic! bear claws were appropriately proportioned to an actual bear and the apple fritters were the size of a small bushel! So I got an apple fritter and the girlfriend got a biscotti. The americano, the coffee they used was too dark. It was closer to burnt, and the seep on the coffee brought out a lot of the bitter notes. had to add lots of sugar, milk, and more than a smattering of salt to combat the bitterness. It almost feels like the coffee is made very strong to compensate for the latte side of things. The bakery items were tasty. The apple fritter opted to not do chunks of apple through the dough and instead did an apple compote in a pocket in the pastry. It was a pleasant surprise when I got to it, since the rest of the pastry didn't really have an apple flavor. Overall, not bad but not really great coffee either. It's a good stop for the area, but unless you want a latte I don't think the coffee is good enough to stand on its own. read more

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Fabulous. Lovely people and good coffee & pastries. Sometimes Will Perez is there or Amy Schumacher.

I met my mom at The Bean 226 to grab something warm to drink before heading down for a walk at the Windsor Center River Trail. I'm so happy we stopped in because I had a Hazelnutty Mocha latte that was so delicious I drank it in about 10 minutes. We also shared a cinnamon raisin bagel, which was average, nothing special. Their cafe is adorable, I loved the mural, the artwork they had displayed, and the great natural light from the front win The cashier could have been a little bit more patient and helpful with recommendations. But otherwise, we really enjoyed our visit and will be back the next time we're in the area. read more

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Solid cup of coffee. I really enjoyed the vibes. I had an Americano. It was really good. They also have a bunch of pastries that looked good, but I didn't have any. read more

We've stopped here several times over the last year and have a good experience each time. The staff is always very nice. I've had coffees and lattes here that have been very good. If you are in Windsor I would definitely recommend if you are in need of some caffeine or a little snack. read more

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Stopped here after seeing such amazing reviews and quickly tasted why! Delicious drink, one of the best muffins I've ever had before, and I bought a cute coffee mug that they had for sale. Limited seating, but thankfully I was just grabbing to go real quick. Friendly staff and service! read more

what a cute little gem on the main street. great specialty coffee options served with a smile (seriously, such friendly employees)! AND this was lowkey the most affordable coffee spot i've been to in a long time, with basically every option less than $5. there's some municipal parking spots across the street, and picnic tables outside. would definitely recommend! read more

Now that I'm off keto on vacation, I might as well enjoy it. This morning's breakfast was a toasted bagel with cream cheese. The Bean does a good job of toasting and it was a good bagel. With it, they put together a cortado for me. Cortado, if you aren't aware, if espresso with steamed (but not foamed) milk. I find them to be tastier and richer than latte or cappuccino, but that's just me. It was great that they offer them. Comfy place, nice for breakfast and morning coffee. Once the mask nonsense is over, this would be a good spot for catching up with friends or getting some laptop work done. [Review 15161 overall, 663 of 2021, number 17 in Connecticut.] read more

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Super friendly staff and customers.. Felt like we all knew each other.. Food was great and coffee was even better.. Reasonable price and rather spend my money at local shop than the big chains around.. When i'm back in Connecticut will be stopping here again.. Also got a cool mu read more

The Bean 226 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

The coffee was just mid.. not disgusting but i can't tell that i enjoyed the coffee. I took a americano with half & half on the top and a cappuccino. And the place smelled bad. But i have to say the workers there was so nice! I believe the smell was a one time thing and if you don't care about mid coffee and nice service i definitely recommend ! read more

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I just had one of the best bagels I've ever had. I don't know how it was different but I was absolutely delicious! Staff is friendly and service is quick. Love this place read more

I love how local this place is! Their dirty chai is amazing!! The morning crew are sweet!!

Needed real coffee - NOT Dunkin -- before hopping back on a flight out of Bradley Int'l, so I found this place on Yelp. About 15 minutes from the Hartford airport. Super cute shop on the main strip of a tiny downtown. My latte was good and relatively cheap ($4). My companion loved her strawberry Italian French soda. Hilarious signs in the bathroom. Locally made jewelry, pottery, art and candles for sale. Would come back if I were in the area. read more

The Bean 226 - Bathroom sign - all inclusive. Reads, whatever, just please wash your hands - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

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Ordered a caramel macchiato and an everything bagel with cream cheese. Staff were friendly. Coffee shop was busy and staff were attentive

Cute coffee shop that has a good variety of food and coffee options to choose from. The style inside is very unique and also has areas to sit outside to enjoy your time. read more

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Cute little coffee shop and some excellent drinks! I loved my flavored latte was made perfectly and balanced and service was quick.

great location and love all the local items for sale at reasonable prices. tons of cups, jewelry, t shirts, stickers, sage bundles, postcards, coffee sleeves and local artwork on the walls. the menu on the wall needs to be updated, pricing isn't accurate and the bagels available are written on a plexiglass glass shield from covid in-front of the cashier- making it hard to read. i recently decided to try this place because of all the reviews and sadly i'm not understanding all of the hype. my iced vanilla latte had no vanilla flavoring, was warm due to the lack of ice in the cup.. the donuts are extremely stale, and the breakfast sandwiches have "chopped" meat which is then microwaved with egg and non existent cheese. i have been back to try them two other times in hopes of a change, only this time I thought i'd ask for extra vanilla syrup for my latte and extra cheese on my breakfast sandwich and there is no difference- visually i can't even see the cheese let alone taste it, and who enjoys microwaved bacon? super disappointing. i do love that there is free wifi and plenty of seating outside to enjoy people watching and the change of seasons- it's a great location however i personally think the signs to sponsor the bean through a donation site (owner wants to buy the building) offering you credits for your generosity in coffee for the future is tacky... assuming the business stays open maybe i'll get my "money back. overall the location is great, easy parking but the coffee and food is just ok, i do want to try a seasonal drink but after 3 disappointing visits, i doubt i'll go back. read more

A small quaint place that is out in main Windsor that you'll enjoy the atmosphere. Got a foam espresso which is their take on a deconstructed latte, they separate it and creates layers in your cup. The coffee is actually made by a real barista not like Dunkin which I appreciate. Never got to try the food but it looked like it would be good too, will have to go back. read more

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I was looking for a new coffee shop to try, and this place popped up. I can't remember exactly what pastry I got, but I will tell you it was absolutely delicious and that alone would've brought me back. However, the coffee that I got was absolutely tasty I'm a woman that was serving me was so personable and friendly. It was a cute little spot, and I loved the energy I will 100% go back. read more

The cutest little coffee shop! The prices are amazing and the coffee is delicious. The owners are so sweet and make sure everyone is taken care of. read more

Delicious! This place was so cute and loved the outdoor seating option. Decorations for fall were a nice touch read more

The Bean 226 - Cinnamon roll iced latte with English muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

Cozy neighborhood coffee shop with a wide variety of coffee drinks + a basic menu of pastry and food options. I came with my parents and we tried an egg sandwich, a latte, a blueberry donut, and a scone. The blueberry donut was delicious, and was by far the highlight. The egg sandwich and latte were both solid as well. The scone was the worst, as it just tasted like flower. Both indoor and outdoor seating 7 read more

Went here on a Sunday with my daughter for our weekly coffee date and we like to try new places and I always get a latte on Wednesday from a coworker so I needed to bring her here!!! Great service!!! Mel the owner was behind the counter and she was great and on her game with supervising and taking care of the orders!!! We loved the lattes and my daughter loved the bagel and I told her they were boiled like New York style which is the best kind!!' read more

The Bean 226 - Wall art - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

Lovely location i a lovely setting. Outdoor seating and a lovely indoor space too. We were greeted by the barista when we walked in with a lovely smile. We saw pastries in the case and a locally made vegan Jamaican patty. We opted to split the local savory and It was roughly like eggs and veggies. Delicious. I also enjoyed a half and half double shot latte. Lovely coffee lovely service. I would make this my coffee shop if I lived here. Also of note. There are board games and books. There was a couch. Bathrooms are gender neutral. read more

The Bean 226 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

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