I recently attended an event at Bloom Bake Shop, and it was such a lovely experience. They have a cozy little area upstairs that's perfect for small gatherings, complete with a comfy couch and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Afterwards I stay downstairs and experienced the coffee shop. I ordered a gluten-free breakfast sandwich, which was really good. The bread was a bit firm, but I actually appreciated that since most gluten-free bread tends to fall apart. This one held up nicely. My honey latte was absolutely delicious, smooth, perfectly sweet, and beautifully made. There's also a cute outdoor seating area, great for relaxing with coffee on a nice day. Parking is on the street around the corner, since the street the shop is on is closed to cars and open to pedestrians only, which adds to the charm of the area. You order at the counter, get a number, and they bring your food right to your table. When you're finished, you clear your own dishes to the bin, which keeps the place tidy. I also noticed the staff going around regularly wiping tables and keeping everything clean and welcoming. Overall, Bloom Bake Shop has a great vibe, tasty food, and friendly service. Definitely worth checking out! read more

"Rise up this morning, smiled with the rising sun Three little birds pitch by my doorstep Singing sweet songs of melodies pure and true Saying, "This is my message to you" (Bob Marley) As my friend Ana B. pointed out, the Bloom Bake Shop is a Triple Threat with three different personalities. Is it a flower shop? Is it a coffee shop? Is it a bakery? Of course, it's all three. We popped in a little before their 1:00 Sunday closing today, and the only bakery items remaining were four lemon blueberry scones. We scooped up two of them at $3.75 each. Now a scone isn't always a scone. Some have the density and weight of a doorstop or a hockey puck. Not these, they were as good as any scone we've ever sampled. They were soft, fresh, and bursting with lemon and blueberry fruit and taste. They were exceptionally great. The interior was very pretty with flower displays, booths, tables, and plenty of goodies for sale like bags of granola, pastries, and sandwiches. The exterior dining patio was packed with customers finishing off their lunches or late breakfasts while sipping their coffees, espressos, cappuccinos, and lattes. Thank you, Bloom Bake Shop, for a very enjoyable visit. read more

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Looking for fresh and homemaded bagel or breakfast sandwich or pastries with coffee, when in downtown hartford, this is it. You will thank me later. As soon as you walk in, you feel like your in a Hallmark movie. Had a late birthday breakfast with my step son, and it was my first time here, but not my last. Everything I had was scrumptious. A must stop if you in downtown. read more

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I went to Bloom Bake Shop today while exploring Pratt Street in Hartford. It is a very cozy treasure in the middle of a sea of high rise buildings ,with old time charm. I purchased a couple of Cheddar Cheese bagels and brought them home. Without a doubt, they are the best bagels I have ever had. They are soft and tasty on the inside with a light, slightly crispy crust on the outside. I only wish there was a Bloom Bakery closer to the Farmington Valley. I will be back for bagels though. Awesome! read more

Food delish, fresh and made quickly Service with a smile and kind word Atmosphere is bright and friendly read more

Bloom Bake Shop - Breakfast bagel amazing - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

We were in Hartford for a wedding and decided to get coffee and pastries here because of the proximity to our hotel (Doubletree). What a lovely little cafe on Pratt street!!!! Amazing coffee and the food is so good. The house made bagel was perfect, not too soft, but not falling apart! And the lavender latte I loved this place. The only thing that made me sad was it was closed on Monday when I wanted to go back! lol. The staff was very friendly and I love that they also sell floral arrangements read more

Wow what a cute shop! We're officially obsessed! Visited late on a Saturday morning and they weren't busy. We ordered a couple breakfast sandwiches to go. Very tasty and a great price on their fresh sourdough. They have coffee and pastries as well. read more

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What an absolutely lovely spot!! As you walk through the entrance, you know you're in for a treat! "Blooms" are everywhere you look, which give a delightful feel to this cafe. Cute items for sale also. Quite a few small tables are available for seating, plus a cozy pair of chairs tucked below the window. My lavender vanilla latte was delicious, as well as my snickerdoodle cookie. Service was good also. All in all, an enjoyable experience! Note: No parking on Pratt St. read more

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Came and got the banana bread this time! Very light and moist. A little on the sweet side but not overwhelmingly. I liked the touch of the roasted banana slice on top. Coffee is always great! Got a black Americano and didn't need anything in it. read more

Bloom Bake Shop - Banana bread - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

I have been a big fan of Bloom since they've opened! It's the cutest place to stop for a coffee or pastry and a great place to have a morning meeting. Their coffee is always delicious (I love the iced lattes) and their baked goods are to die for. My favorites are the scones, the Nutella brioche, and the muffins but you can't go wrong with anything they bake there. So good. Everyone who works at bloom is always so kind and fast- I never wait more than 5 minutes for a coffee or food. I've also had their salads and other refrigerated items which are also delicious. I want to try a bagel (made in house) next! You're guaranteed to run into one of the owners, Alex or Monica, almost every time you visit. It's obvious this cozy little bakery/cafe is their pride and joy. It's filled with fresh floral arrangements, live plants, locally made gifts and dried floral arrangements too. I always look forward to a stop at bloom for coffee and a sweet treat. read more

I really wanted to like this place! It's very cute, but I found the cashier pretty unfriendly and the Rosemary bread that they put the egg and cheese sandwich on was absolutely tasteless. Almost like it had no salt in it at all. The coffee too, also just tasteless. It's too bad because this is such a great spot. I did give them a suggestion to change their napkins because they were rougher than school paper towels. read more

Very nice coffee shop. It was the perfect stop if you're exploring the area. They have various flowers and bouquets on display. The coffee was pretty good. We ended up getting an espresso and a latte. We got oat milk, so the latte art wasn't that pretty. However, the service was great. We got our coffee quickly and had a good time in there! read more

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What an awesome find! I searched breakfast places in downtown Hartford and knew instantly that we had to go! The menu was mouthwatering and the bakery dud not disappoint! I had a superb greek yogurt parfait topped with fresh berries, pumpkin seeds, oatmeal, pecans and slivered almonds, with a touch of cinnamon and honey. Super delish! My friends tried the Nutella brioche and banana bread. Everything was so good that we got a box of goodies to go to give as a hostess gift. It was well received!! Definitely worth a trip!! read more

Amazing in very sort of way! The atmosphere, people and food... I want to go back for more!

Ordered the cookie platter for the holidays. The cookies were not good. Chocolate chip cookies were dry, flat, hard and tasteless. The shortbread were tasteless as well. The brownies were good, which is the reason for 2 stars. Threw most of them out as nobody wanted them. Paid $65 all in, so not worth the price. Much better options out there. read more

Took myself on a little date after finishing work early today! What a treat! Bloom Bake Shop is a perfect place to go whether you need to get work done, getting coffee with friends, or to read a book. There's even outdoor seating. I ordered a white chocolate raspberry latte and a breakfast on a bagel! I sat outside and read on my kindle. It was such a perfect time! Can't wait to come back soon! read more

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Coffee was good, seating was comfortable, and pastries were tasty! Seems like a great place to hang out and the floral arrangements were lovely! read more

Coffee and pastries are delicious. The service is always great with very friendly staff. Such a cute place to stop for a coffee or cookie. 10/10 would recommend! read more

The store is so adorable. Flowers? Gorgeous. I really love their chicken salad sandwhich and the price isn't bad compared to surrounding places. You can tell a lot of love goes into this shop everyday :) The only thing I wasn't crazy about was the carrot cupcake. I felt that the frosting tasted butter heavy, but that may just be my personal preference since I prefer Swiss or German over American buttercream. Overall love the place and couldn't recommend a more adorable gem. read more

Bloom Bake Shop is such a beautiful addition to Pratt Street. This street has such a European feel to it, I just wish there was more of it. Bloom Bake Shop, is a flower shop, a bakery and a coffee shop. When you walk inside you'll see the wide assortment of flowers and plants. They also have greeting cards and candles, all locally made. The space is so beautiful, not just because of the flowers, but because it is spacious and vibrant inside. Each table has a little assortment of fresh flowers on it. What a sweet touch! Here, they brew Giv coffee, Connecticut's award winning coffee. I got a latte, my friend got their iced coffee. Our coffees were both pretty generous "smalls". As expected since it is Giv, they were both rich, creamy and delicious! I didn't try any of their baked goods this time, but there was a banana bread calling my name. Bloom Bake Shop is a lovely place to meet a friend or a date! read more

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The sourdough bread reminds me of focaccia due to the herbs used. I like the egg sandwiches here.

Bright, airy, new coffee shop on Pratt St. that serves up basic coffee concoctions and delicious baked goods, and also doubles as a flower shop. First thing's first, their pastries are fantastic. I have tried both their blueberry scone and another pastry that I don't know the name of, and I loved them both. Since the place has a great location, a nice detour, and delicious baked goods it has the potential to be great, but it's not quite there yet. First of all, there is limited seating. This seating is also fairly uncomfortable and is around tables that have 1/2 as a booth, but the booths are at 90* so they bothered my back I have also come here twice now, and, although my latte was delicious the first time, the second time it was not nearly as good Also, their to-go lids for their coffee are the cheap foldable ones read more

I found this cafe by accident while looking for another restaurant. The cafe is super charming with the perfect amount of lighting. It's pretty quiet inside which makes it great for working. They have select baked goods and coffee available. I ordered a parfait, iced chai, and gingerbread and molasses cookie. Each item was well made. The cafe is a bit on the pricey side for the serving size you receive, but overall still a good location to check out. read more

Bloom Bake Shop - Yogurt Parfait, Gingerbread and molasses cookie, and Ice Chai latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

FYI, you'll have to bring your drink with you as you walk through the establishment or wait in line for the bathroom or the owners will accuse you of loitering. They were exceptionally rude and aggressive towards my wife. That's enough for us to never visit again, regardless of how good the product is... And it's mediocre at best. read more

My husband and I went inside and ordered a coffee. As we were walking out I decided to use the restroom so I told him I would use the restroom and meet him outside. While waiting for the restroom I saw a sign that said the restrooms were for paying customers only. I figured I would be okay since my husband and I JUST purchased a coffee. I was next in line for the restroom and an employee came up to me, got in my face, pointed at me and said "you need to buy something before you use the restroom". I was very taken aback because my husband and I had just purchased a coffee. I understand that you only want paying customers using the restroom but the way they went about asking was completely uncalled for. read more

I think Bloom Bake Shop is so cute, it has a calm, relaxing, and bright ambiance. I love that it's open on the weekends too because those are the only times I'm able to stop in for a coffee and fresh pastry for brunch. Every time I go, the pastry display has a completely new selection, all of which is delicious and filling. The staff is nice and if I have my dog with me on a walk, I'm able to bring him in for quick stop. Extra bonuses is that they have locally produced products like ginger honey, candles, and cards. I love small businesses and how they support one another. Definitely a place I would recommend to others looking for a quiet get away from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Hartford. read more

Safe space in the middle of Hartford, I'm a regular customer and love dining in. Monica and Alex are great people and treat everyone with fantastic kindness, even during busy times. Coffee and pastries are always fresh, environment is welcoming for families and people of all ages. They handle issues with compassion and understanding. Been there over 50 times since moving to Hartford over a year ago, and will keep coming back read more

I got the chai tea. Way too sweet. Also it is poured from a box. For $7 you'd think they would brew some fresh tea. Food is also exceptionally mediocre. read more

this place is a gem. I stumbled upon it going for a walk and am so g I did. I immediately get welcomed with a genuine smile and the sweet soothing voice of the lovely lady behind the counter. The scent of the flowers adds to the pleasing atmosphere. chai latte and ban bread never tasted so good. This place is a treasure read more

Yes the ambiance is cute, but the food, drink, and services are subpar. They do not make their sandwiches or drinks from scratch, and for the prices they charge, they should be. read more

I was looking for a local coffee shop to get my morning fix while in the area. This place is definitely a hidden gem, literally! The baristas were so nice and accommodating! I'd definitely go back when in the area again. For those visiting the area, I definitely recommend stopping by this place for a drink or two of their delicious coffee and tea. They have an array of delicious pastries too. As for a place to escape with a drink, to do some work or creative art,this place has the space for that and the lighting is fantastic. Bright and airy. read more

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OMG I love this place. Perfect size for a cafe. Flower shop when you first walk in. Great gift selection. Love my Americano. And now let's talk 'bakery.' Gorgeous. And tastes as good as they look. I cannot wait to go back. Oh, and the very best part? The two ladies who run the place (sisters?). So nice, so friendly, so helpful, great to talk to. #lovethisplace read more

We had a large order for desserts catered for an event and the variety was terrific. Everything was so fresh; I don't think I'll ever buy pre-made desserts in a store again! The service was very accommodating and responses were quick. I visited the Shop also on a few occasions and it's charming with this mix of blooms and baked goods. I have not seen stale left over food in their cases.... seems to be freshly made every time I go. How nice to see a small business downtown on Pratt succeed. Go visit right away! read more

The loveliest coffee shop / bakery / flower shop, and the two sisters who run it are so sweet! It's a hidden gem in Downtown Hartford. The banana bread is amazing and you can add edible flowers to any cakes. read more

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Service was impeccable. Gave great advice on where to go for the afternoon. Drinks fantastic!

Total gem in Hartford. Great food and drink with friendly staff. If you're in the area it is imperative that you visit.

While we *love* having this nice bakery in our downtown neighborhood (more businesses like this, please!), I always feel it could be much better. For starters, the opening hours are spotty and short: it's not open every day and closes relatively early. Also, it's quite pricey, even for an upscale bakery/café. Last, the quality of the pricey coffee is unpredictable--sometimes it's delicious and therefore worth the price, but other days, it's subpar and waaay overpriced. I want this place to succeed but it'll need to up its game if it's to do so. read more