Decided to grab coffee with a friend to talk and catch up so we decided to check out J. René for…read morecoffee . Located in park road , it's a small coffee shop . The coffee it self was good. I ordered the iced latte. However I felt like for a coffee shop the coffee options were limited and didn't offer any specialty drinks/menu . And i didn't see any options for adding flavours like vanilla or hazelnut either which was disappointing for someone who ho loves to add flavour to coffee ( not sure if I just had to ask for it .. but didn't see it on the menu as an option) They did however offer a variety of different types of coffee and brewing options which was different . They also offered pastries and a limited food menu as well which I felt was little pricey . And the seating is also very limited , and uncomfortable . Not ideal for sitting and chatting for extend periods . Ideally I would come here for a grab and go coffee if you want something nice and simple .

Great coffee, atmosphere and service! Excellent breakfast sandwiches - I've had most of them and…read morenever been disappointed!

I didn't even know this place was here until it was on the coffee crawl!…read more I opted in for the Mocha iced latte with cherry cold foam. It was probably one of the best coffees I have had. Not too sweet but not bitter either. We talked to the owner for a little bit and he was very nice and personable. We will be back in the summer with our dog to sit out on the patio.

Came here to grab a drink before heading out to a jazz exercise across the street. I got the NE…read morecider company blueberry cider. It was delicious! My wife got the princess peach sour ale. She liked it. Prices were fair and staff was friendly. Parking can be hard to find.

Love their coffee!! I am a huge fan of their "blonde roast" that they call Hi Hat. Probably the…read morebest blonde that I have ever tasted. So I finally got to see their storefront, and the place smells wonderful! They have an assortment of caramels and toffees, as well as a wall of bagged coffee beans, and another wall of cute coffee mugs. A very nice assortment! Today, I purchased their Hi Hat and a bag of their Blackbird Pond. It's a Bean from Nicaragua San Juan del Rio Coco, with notes of dark chocolate, almond, and cream. I'm getting a new espresso machine soon, and I can't wait to make this on it! Siobhan is very friendly and we chatted up a bit. Now I know where they are, I'll be coming by more often!

I've wanted to visit Drum Roll Coffee Roasters for a while, but I'm usually only in Old…read moreWethersfield ("OW") before or after they open. Drum Roll is predominantly a coffee roaster, but they sell some merch as well. They may serve beverages on site, but that doesn't seem to be a focus of the website or store and I was in and out when I visited. I did not see any seating. I bought two things at the small, thin store in OW, and I also recently had cold brew made with Drum Roll coffee at Bake Market in Rocky Hill. The following things stood out. First, the person who helped me, who I assume was the owner, was conversant in coffee terms that matter to me. Sometimes I talk to a store employee about single origins or roast levels, and they don't know what to say. The person who helped me knows coffee and they had a good selection. Second, my Ethiopian Single Origin Beans I used for a home pour over, turned iced coffee, were obviously fresh roasted. You could taste the roast. A coffee can actually be too fresh roasted, and based upon experience, I think some of the listed tasting notes will be more prominent in a few more days. I usually wait 7 to 10 days after the roast date before using coffee. For this reason, putting the roast date on the bag might be a good move. Third, the coffee bag is a high end bag. I buy a lot of craft coffee over the internet. Some places try to have useful bags, and some places try to save money on bags. Drum Roll has a ziplock style seal that makes keeping coffee fresh easier. Their bag is on par with other top places. Fourth, Drum Roll serves canned cold coffee. I'm not sure if they rotate their offerings. I bought one snap chilled Papua New Guinea Cold Brew can. It was very smooth and above average for a canned coffee product. Fifth, I don't remember the exact price, but I remember thinking the price was reasonable. I would definitely buy more bags if I happened to be in OW when I needed coffee beans and Drum Roll is open. Sixth, Bake Market's cold brew made with Drum Roll coffee was rich and smooth. It had a darker flavor and roast profile than I normally I drink, but it was well executed for that style. Based upon all of this, I recommend Drum Roll for people who make coffee at home. While I have my own grinder at home and buy whole beans, they even asked if I wanted the beans ground. 4.5 Stars

I am a very big fan of Alvarium Roasting Company. Their coffee has a lovely depth of flavorful on…read moreits own, but I enjoy ordering their monthly specialty drinks. Recent standouts were April's "What's up Doc" carrot cake latte, & May's "Blossom-Sauce" cold brew, which had a house black currant syrup and an elderflower cold foam. It's a relatively small space in the primary area, but they typically offer extra seating in another area, I think the brewery area. So that's nice. And it's a very relaxed, friendly, pleasant environment. I highly recommend going if you have not. While I have not attended any, I know they host events such as Cars + Coffee!

Coffee was good but the lemon curd cold foam wasn't super lemon forward. Still a cute spot with…read morenice staff tho.

I absolutely loved my visit to Saccuzzo Coffee Roasters! I was helped by Marco and his wife Amanda…read moreand seeing the team in action was truly wonderful. It made me appreciate the behind the scenes work within our coffee industry. I loved the education I was provided about their coffee and the large variety that they offer. I have tried their blends and single origin roasts at many coffee shops here in CT. I like that they sell not only at their roastery but at many of these coffee shops as well as online. As someone who brews a lot of coffee at home, I have loved incorporating their roasts in my morning routine. You truly won't be disappointed with their coffee! PSA: This is their roasting facility and not a coffee shop storefront. They have their products available for purchase here, online or at many CT coffee shops. You can taste their coffee by grabbing a couple at those locations :)

Amazing coffee! JBM is some of the best around. Not only is the coffee very delicious but the way…read moreit is roasted is perfect as well. Not too dark but also not too light, the perfect medium. Of course there are other origins and roast levels, but the Jamaica Blue Mountain takes the cake.