I love the vibe in this café, and I can't believe it's taken me so long to finally visit a…read morePerkatory location. The staff was so nice and friendly, and we even laughed for a bit which was refreshing. I'm a sucker for seasonal or specialty drinks so the chocolate covered cherry latte immediately caught my eye. I got a large iced with regular milk. I can appreciate all of their different milk variations! The pistachio milk was suggested for me to try, but as a big hater of dates, I had to skip it. The latte was rich and a good quality coffee, so the drink went down very smooth. The maraschino cherries on top were a nice touch too. I love the punk rock feel, and will definitely be visiting more frequently.

I love Perkatory period, but this location is great. It's smaller than some of the others, and the…read morebaked goods selection is less consistent, but those aren't even really negatives, just observations. Very friendly and the coffee is great. They make an excellent iced americano, so I'm happy (my fav). It's a welcoming and inclusive space. I always feel comfortable. I wouldn't say it's the best location if you're looking to work or need an abundance of seating, but if you're like me and just looking for a pleasant service as you order a great cup of coffee to go, it's pretty perfect.

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

I'm grateful to live close enough to J René that I can walk or bike here without issue. This is a…read moretown with many great coffee options, and J René is arguably the best, depending on what you're into. It's more expensive than a Dunkin or Starbucks... of course. I can't believe some of the reviews. The coffee is roasted in house, the syrups are from scratch. If they could fit a cow in their (way too small) parking lot they'd probably have fresh milk and cream, too! Went in yesterday for a work meeting and the service was even better than usual. The vibe and atmosphere here is great for meetings, business or casual. My associate and I split a Siphon Pot to start. If you have the time, this is the very best way to enjoy your coffee. It really pulls the flavor out of the beans, on par with a pour over or aeropress, but it's also perfect for sharing. Afterwards, we both got Cortados, which were excellent, and I brought ice coffee back to the office for the man we left behind to run things. He sighed happily after sipping it, commenting that he could tell it was from J René. Why not 5 stars? The food is ok but I'm not a big fan of the pastries I've tried here. They're "fine". Normally my wife will get one and I'll try a bite or two. She's really into croissants and won't get them from here, saying they're a waste of money. The prices can feel a little steep here, especially compared to other good, local spots. Lastly, the parking lot is so tiny and during busy times of day the road can get crowded as well.

I love coming here for trivia night on Thursdays! The staff is always super friendly and the beer…read moreis good! They also have NA cocktails. I've also gotten the food here and it's great. I recently got a chicken quesadilla which was huge. I shared it and still had some to take home as leftovers. I also got the hummus. The pita chips it came with seemed freshly fried and were super crisp!

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.

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

Parking: huge lot, but hard to notice if you're not paying attention…read more Decor: inside is a little deceptive from the other photos. It is a very small coffee shop with extra seating in a bigger room that is from the brewery, not a cozy area to do work in though. Staff: friendly Coffee/tea: nice selection, snacks are brought in from an outside vendor Overall: if you're looking for a quick pit stop this place is perfect...if your looking for that cozy cafe' vibe I'd shop around

My first visit here was on a rainy Tuesday morning. I was the only customer at the time so my order…read moredidn't take long for 4 drinks. I had an iced coconut latte with a lime curd cold foam, and got my sister an iced bourbon vanilla oat milk latte, my niece an iced vanilla matcha latte with cold foam, and my mom a regular hot coffee. My sister liked her latte, my niece didn't comment on hers but drank it so I'm assuming she liked it. My latte was good, though it lacked the lime flavor in the cold foam. I also got the smoked maple corn muffin which was a little dry but the smoky maple flavor was good. I would like to come back for the brewery!

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.

Came for the good reviews on lattes. Perfect spot for a coffee date if you're looking for privacy…read moreto talk, mind you it's summer and schools out, not sure how it is during semesters. I walked in, no traffic though, it was also a weekday mid afternoon. My flavored hazelnut iced latte was standard. Rating: 3 1/2 but for the scenery and beautiful campus, I gave it a 4 overall

I go to Cinestudio often, and I never knew this place existed. My friends went to the cinema on…read moreSunday evening to find the movie we expected to see was not playing. Thus, knowing it was Sunday evening our options for opened places was limited. A quick Yelp search and I found that this coffee shop was not only opened, but opened until midnight. Perfect. The coffee offered there, and the preparation is very European. They offer gluten-free, organic, free-trade food. There is free wifi and loads of comfy seating for studying or just chilling out. A great little gem near the studio.