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

I tried I second time but rating doesn't change. Love that they have good spacing in seating but not like the lattes :( read more

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

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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

Delicious coffee, very friendly, helpful and efficient staff , cute decor. What more can you ask?

What a great coffee shop! Located in Windsor Center, there is ample parking next door. Had a delish pumpkin spice soy latte, and my daughter had a caramel macchiato with extra caramel and a plain bagel with cream cheese. Everything tasted great but the real shining star of this place is their staff. Super friendly and as the barista said, they make their coffees with love. Well, the love shows! Will be back! read more

Early arrival - right after they opened. Just got a brewed cup of coffee. Decided against a yummy pastry due to the large fly trapped in the case. In fact there were a LOT of flies for a place that just opened. Could be the absolute garbage can full of to be recycled cups, plates, and cans? The drip coffee was nothing special. . . and the constant buzzing of flies was annoying (while I drank it) I mean flies at the end of the day/during the day can happen. But if you have flies infesting the place at 6:15AM you really need to look at how clean you are keeping things. read more

Have previously enjoyed this establishment but today we had two different seasonal drinks that were unpalatable and tossed and breakfast sandwiches that were only marginally better. I do remember it being good in the past, but after today I don't see any future returns read more

The red velvet cake donuts are worth the short trip from Hartford to Windsor. The staff team is friendly. The coffee, beverage and food options have something just for you. If you haven't stopped by The Bean 226, stoo by. I really don't think you'll be disappointed. read more

The Bean 226 - Red velvet donut goodness at the bottom of this bag - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

Great coffee. Great food. Great variety. Great service. It's my daughter's favorite coffee shop. read more

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Amazing food and coffee, will definitely come back. The staff was super nice too! :) I ordered the maple latte and coffee cake

Mel Madigan ventured out in November, 2017 to bring to Windsor, CT the coffee culture that's a step above the crowd. With everything from traditional espresso drinks to French and Italian sodas, to awesome pastries, incuding biscotti, and breakfast All Day, and lunch salads and sandwiches, Mel has nailed the coffee shop eats and drinks we all want. I even had a choice of dairy or 3 different non-dairy creamers- soy, almond and oat milk, for my Earl Grey tea choice. The coffee is unusually good, and the service, normally, is super fast. Except for a bit of noisy dishes clattering mid-afternoon, this is also a great little casual meeting spot. We enjoyed more than one meeting time here, and will return. read more

Love the outside seating and location with plenty of parking. They are the closest thing to a 3rd wave coffee shop in the area. My daughter really likes their lattes. I do wish they used higher quality barista oat milk. I will continue to support them, as they are better than Starbucks & Dunkin and locally owned. read more

Very friendly coffee shop. I just had a basic cappuccino, which prepared quickly and well made. My wife had a breakfast sandwich which had a nice honey drizzle and was much better than the standard. Lots of seating, very friendly. I would heartily recommend. read more

Very sorry to have learned they have closed. They will have a last hurrah tomorrow (Thursday) August 4th from 1:00 - 7:30 to say goodbye to their regulars. The below message was posted on their Facebook page on July 26th. To our valued customers, After close to 2 1/2 years in business, The Bean @226 has decided to close our doors. We can't fully express our gratitude for your business and support. Working with our customers and their dogs has been nothing but an absolute pleasure. This will be in effect immediately. We will be having a Going out of business sale in the next couple of weeks, to sell off our remaining product. We will be looking to do this on a Thursday during Farmers Market, as well as a Saturday. We will let the public know when this will be taking effect. This is a heartbreaking decision for us to make. Please know we cannot thank our regulars enough for their support. read more

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Wonderful small coffee shop with a variety of food and drinks. Was very diligent in sanitizing everything after I mentioned my almond allergy. Super nice staff and wonderful coffee! read more

The Bean 226 - Delicious donuts and wonderful caramel cafe au lait - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

Get there early if you want fresh fluffy donuts. After 1pm and the donuts were stale. Great coffee tho.

The food and coffee is great. The people there are super friendly and the vibe is cozy!

I've been here twice now because I keep seeing how many people rave about this place being so friendly, I want to experience it too. The same young workers are always there and they could not be more short and cold. It looks like they just hang out and talk to the regulars but anyone new they barely give the time of day. When my bagel was done the guy literally slid it across the little table like a hockey puck and that was it no have a nice day nothing. I would get nicer service at Starbucks. read more

Amazing service, great coffee - I've moved out of state and this is a treat every time I come home to visit

I stopped by The Bean 226 this morning for a dose of coffee before my professional development classes today. I had already eaten breakfast at hoke, so just I ordered a large iced latte with skim milk and hazelnut & toasted marshmallow flavoring. It was delicious! Next time, I want to try different flavors and even some breakfast! read more

Great coffee, delicious breakfast sandwiches and friendly staff. The Bean is the perfect local coffee shop.

Been a while since I've been here and I'm glad that I stopped in today with my canine companion on my day off. Located in "downtown" Windsor you'll find the hustle and bustle of the town as cars drive by as you enjoy your coffee, tea or smoothie for me on this warm fall day. With ample seating inside or outside you can enjoy the silence away from the traffic inside or take in the air outside with tables in both spots. The dog friendly cafe lets you have your dogs outside and will let you quickly inside to grab a drink or snack. Mel the owner of the cafe is a huge dog person willing to let me bring my dog inside for a triple berry smoothie and even grabbed a blanket for him to lay down on while I write this review outside. The location is a quick drive from the interstate and a short walk to many other locations like CVS, Webster Bank, the library and the post office. The town green is a great view to see outside while both my dog and I watch the cars go passing by. read more

Excellent tea, friendly and helpful staff! They went out of their way to get me the tea I was looking for.

Wonderful spot, was in the area & was looking for a good local spot to get breakfast and the reviews and pictures pointed me here. The founder is behind the counter working along with her cohorts, tidying the place up, walking customers to their car or greeting them by name. Hospitality aside the coffee was amazing and the egg sandwich reminded me of what I would get when my mother prepared such things. Wonderful place highly recommend stoping in. read more

Very friendly service great ambiance good coffee and good selection of food and lots of seating inside as well as outside.

Saw the sign as we were driving by and I had to stop. I can't resist a coffee place that looked as unique on the outside as the Bean did. Inside, it was very nice. A great coffee house vibe. The woman who took my order was very friendly. They have a great coffee selection. I went with an iced toasted marshmallow (great flavor that lasted) and a cold brew made with honey and lavender. Thumbs up for trying a really unique flavor! Unfortunately, the lavender totally overwhelmed the honey and it was just a strange flowery taste. The coffee was smooth and it was very strong so no issues there but it was a very weird taste with the lavender. Prices were good, especially for the cold brew so I'd stop in again. read more

Luv The Bean! Great atmosphere, friendly service, and everything is made to order. I enjoy their coffee, lite sandwiches, and variety of pastries. read more

A sweet little corner of respite and welcome. The staff is as warm as a hot latte or a hug from your most beloved grandparent. The sign on their bathroom doors is the bomb diggity, especially given social media, evangelical and pandemic related insanity. May they be on the scene for many more cups of comfort shared! read more

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

I met some girlfriends here for a early morning cup of Java. It was my first time. The service was nice. The shop is quaint with an outside option to sit. I bought just a regular cup of coffee. I don't know what was in it. I've been craving it ever since. I must stop by again when I'm back in that area. read more

First time here. My experience was very positive! I'll definitely be back. It's a small cozy coffee shop with loads to choose from! There are lots of tempting pastries. I tried the blueberry muffin and it was delicious. It looks like they also have a nice selection of sandwiches. I'll have to come back and try one. When you come in go to the counter near pastries to order. I've watched several people, including myself, try to order at the wrong spot. I think if some signs ("order here" and "pickup here") we're hung over head it would fix this. I can't wait to come back and try some of the other items on the menu! read more

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

Great spot to grab a cup of coffee, maybe even a bagel or something nice and sit outside to gather your thoughts and contemplate the day. Service is always friendly. read more

Great local coffee shop. Locals frequent the shop. Great breakfast sandwiches, muffins and other backed goods.

This place is the epitome of small town treasure. Mel and her staff are absolutely wonderful. They have lots of drink flavours and options. I usually get an iced chai with hazelnut, french vanilla and almond milk. If you want something special or risky, try a maple mint hot chocolate! Sounds crazy but it tastes like fall and winter wrapped together! The cucumber cream cheese sandwich is so light and delicate!! I got it spicy and once with bacon. It takes a lot resist one every time I come in here. Mel is running a top shop, she supports other local businesses by outsourcing and featuring their items on the menu. ( Jamaican Ackee Patty, Pastries etc) She also features art on the wall that you can buy! Stop in a support a local business , you won't regret it :) ( Lots of outdoor/indoor seating for a small shop, great quiet place to work, spend some alone time or catch up with a friend or have a business meeting. Plenty of parking in the large lot right next door.) read more

I returned today in hopes for some coffee (ordered a cafe au lait w/ oat milk), and a hot chocolate for my S/O. I can honestly say that the coffee was subpar (watery and smell/tasted of burnt coffee grinds), and the "hot chocolate" they served was 4 pumps of Monin Chocolate syrup + steamed milk. The prices were great but I'd love to pay 150~200% the price for the actual premium drinks I'd hope to receive at a cafe. I watched the barista on shift steam milk to be utterly appalled the longer I watched. (1) She dropped the temperature reader into the stainless steel pitcher, but it got engulfed by the milk so she picked it back up with her fingers very much in the milk, (2) dropped the reader onto the espresso machine's drip tray, only to later pick it back up and dip the same reader without much thought back into the milk being frothed. The worst part comes next, after she was done using the steaming wand (3) she grabs a sopping wet cloth that's sitting in a red plastic bin full opaque water with her index and thumb fingers on each hand and sloppily rubs it against the steam wand, and to my horror, plops this rag back where it was (in the red plastic bin with water.) (4) The two espresso "cups" (they use stainless jug-looking ones) she used to receive shots of espresso were 2 of 3 used ones that were sitting there, which she tinkered around to get the last drop of previous espresso out. No rinse, no wash, no replacement cups. Is it normal to do this at cafes??? (Can't be 100% sure but I don't think so, at least not at any of my coveted establishments?!) It's for you to judge, but I will not be coming back here for a watery cafe au lait that tastes of burnt coffee grinds, after observing the level of cleanliness they seem to be offering. A footnote to add to this awful experience that the cafe is not entirely responsible for, was that on my way out, two hands full, I was rudely and aggressively solicited to "buy candy" by two teenage boys. They continued to yell at me as I walked past them, "to not ignore me, lady, miss, buy my candy!" into the parking lot. read more

The employees were so sweet and helpful, and they put me in the best mood! Their coffee wasn't thaaaat good and the atmosphere wasn't anything special, but for a quick cup of coffee it was definitely worth it. If I'm in the area I'll stop by again but wouldn't drive that far to get it. read more

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

This is the best coffee shop in Windsor hands down! The employees are so hardworking and amazing. The business owner really knows how to connect well with customers. read more

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

The coffee is so good and strong, just the way I like it. It's a very small friendly cozy place where the locals come to hang out and meet friends. If I lived here I would definitely frequent this place. So for now I'll come every day until I live to go home. read more

The Bean 226 - I love the art work in this place - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

Yelp reviews are spot on! Delicious strong Iced latte, bagel with lox was good, and chocolate doughnut that I didn't need or intend to eat was locally made and great. Everyone knows everyone in the coffee shop. Nice small town feel read more

Absolutely love the bean, always a wonderful environment and great drinks and food. The staff are always happy to help.

I love this cute coffee shop!! They offer such a variety of food and drinks and everything is always so fresh! I often stop by on my break during work so I can grab a coffee and a quick bit to eat and I am always offered super polite, speedy service! I 100% recommend checking this place out!! -Sincerely Mandy read more