The only downside about this place is that it's cash only, so make sure you have cash before you…read morego. As far as their coffee, I was absolutely blown away and am so sad I live two states over. It's in adorable spot downtown and walkable from the college. They stay open late on Sundays which is rare and was a major perk in my book! The service was nice. They were super friendly and helpful. I cannot wait to go back and try more of their iced beverages---they have so many good options!

Awesome spot to grab some coffee. We wound up here because it seemed to be the only place open…read moreafter 6pm. We loved the vibes, coffee and treats.

Weird system of ordering via qr code. There is no service and we had to clean up our own table…read moreafter eating. Food also came out quite late especially with young kids and they missed a couple of the things we ordered. The chicken in my crepe was overcooked and dry. It was really tasteless. The only positive was that the nutella crepe was actually quite good!

I had the lox bagel with home fries and orange juice. Excellent fresh food and quick service…read moredelivered to table. A local staple in Middletown as the ambiance is contemporary with a hip feel.

Had the breakfast burrito and it was perfect! Fresh and filling before I had my wedding the very…read moresame day! It kept me focused all day and ready for later!

We came in for a visit after moving away a few years ago…read more The business changed ownership The coffee is locally sourced Spacious enough for large parties

Great independent book store on Main Street in Middletown near Wesleyan. They have a wide…read moreselection of Wesleyan merch and of course a great book selection. I've always had terrific service and they do a good job of curating kids' books. On more than one occasion, my son picked out a book to later discover that it was an author-signed copy. My favorite Hartford area coffee shop Story & Soil took over the cafe space. The pairing of S&S and RJ has great potential.

This is only on the bookstore, I have no experience with the cafe. This is a combination college…read morebookstore for Wesleyan and actual bookstore with books for all ages. If you want Wesleyan paraphernalia, this is a great place to grab a hoodie, shirt, or onesie. The general book selection is very good if that's what you're looking for. Parking in the front is limited, it's pull-in to the curb and a crapshoot if anything will be open. You may have to drive down a few blocks.

Back Again Board Game Cafe is an AMAZING board game cafe, and one of my favorite spots in…read moreMiddletown. I tend to swing by Thursday nights for trivia, but I've also been plenty of times during normal board game hours. This place offers plenty of fun events, in addition to a huge variety of board games. Not only that, but they offer a plentiful selection of coffees and teas, as well as frequently-changing specials that never disappoint! This recent visit, I attended trivia and I purchased a tea flight. 4 full cups of tea for a very reasonable price!! They can do any 4 flavors and ask about your preferences, so I told them I wanted to try unique/quirky teas. They did not disappoint!!! I was given 4 teas, 3 of which I purchased full supplies of immediately afterwards. Their lychee lime tea was one of my favorites--fruity with a strong and distinct lychee flavor, which was great. Chocolate chili tea was so unique, it reminded me of Mexican hot chocolate. Mountain Squall was a delicious chamomile with some minty refreshing notes, and finally, Volcanic Inferno was insanely unique and interesting! It's a strongly smoky, delicious tea that reminds me of a smoked whisky. These teas were not only delicious, but EXACTLY what I had in mind when I asked for unique teas! The cafe is so good that I'd come here for that alone--it's a bonus that there's also so many lovely games to play! There were plenty of bags of tea to purchase (I wound up snagging bags of Mountain Squall and Volcanic Inferno for home), as well as some other cute board game merchandise and snacks. The game variety is amazing. While I'm typically there for trivia, there's SO many fun game options. They also run activities pretty much every night--Thursday Trivia, Sunday Blood on the Clocktower, Sunday Dread, Friday Beginner DND, etc. There's always something to do! I love coming here and I am ecstatic to have a board game cafe so close to home for me. I certainly recommend that if you're considering coming by here, you should swing by and try it!

Family-friendly, affordable, and super fun!!…read more I've visited Back Again Board Game cafe many times over the last year and I've always had an amazing experience. The price is unbeatable, $10 for entry to play over 1000 games, and the beverages are yummy! My favorite thing to order is one of their monthly flavored lattes and a cinnamon roll or piece of coffee cake. Plus, there are daily events/games, so there's always something new for me to try. Lastly, the service is unbeatable: everyone is kind, personable, and treats you like a valued guest. I 100% recommend trying out this very fun and unique cafe!

I stumbled upon pedals at a farmer's market. I really enjoyed the juice, but had completely…read moreforgotten about them having store fronts until I dug out the bottle to figure out how to get more juice! I found the location in Durham to visit. I love the sweet green juice, and tried to the apple juice the other day. They're a bit pricey, but delicious. The smoothies were also great! Service is friendly, location is light and bright. Great place to sit and d enjoy and smoothie, bowl, or juice.

Little overpriced but everything was plant based. Mocha espresso drink was good. I may not be back…read morejust because I'm partial to dunks and they seemed slow and I just don't know if this place is my vibe but it had phenomenal ratings and I felt the need to check it out! Bike-themed and owner seems to own one more coffee shop location as well & I will say the coffee wasn't bitter at all. As a former barista, I'd reckon that they clean their machines often. Only point I take off is because it's not my vibe but it was very clean and they had juice cleanse options for interested parties.

Upon arrival, the Bees Knees Bistro is cozy inside. Our server was attentive and all the staff…read moreseemed pleasant and helpful. Onto the drinks and food which were so delicious and truly enjoyable. I got the Beachy Bee Iced Latte special, which is a honey vanilla latte with a coconut cold foam and toasted coconut on top (simply divine)! My fiancé got the cappuccino which was made just to his liking, and he's a coffee connoisseur. For food, I had the Bumble, which I highly recommend, with scrambled eggs, subbed with the gluten free sourdough bread (+$2 up-charge) and cheddar instead of American cheese. It's served all day and had so much flavor with that garlic butter, and the seasoned steak. Yum! If you are gluten free like me, you will appreciate that they have the gluten free sourdough bread or a gluten free wrap to substitute with. My partner had the Basic Bee with bacon and thought it was flavorful with light and fluffy scrambled eggs that complimented the bacon well. Overall, I would really recommend this place if you're looking for a breakfast or lunch in Wallingford!

I normally try to give places the benefit of the doubt, but our experience at The Bees Knees Bistro…read morein Wallingford was honestly very disappointing and upsetting. My family and I arrived while it was raining outside with our young daughters in strollers, expecting to sit down for a meal and get out of the weather. Instead, we were told we could not come in with the strollers and essentially felt unwelcome the moment we walked through the door. As parents of babies who are still too young to sit safely in high chairs on their own, the strollers are not optional for us , they are necessary. We were not being disruptive, rude, or inconsiderate. We were simply trying to have a meal as a family. Rather than attempting to accommodate us or show any understanding, we were left feeling like having children made us an inconvenience. What made the situation even worse was the fact that it was pouring outside. Any level of kindness or flexibility would have gone a long way. Instead, we felt embarrassed, frustrated, and honestly shocked by the lack of compassion and customer service. Families with young children already face enough challenges going out in public, and experiences like this make it even harder. We ended up leaving and taking our business somewhere else that was far more welcoming and understanding toward families. It is disappointing because we were genuinely looking forward to trying this restaurant, but first impressions matter. A restaurant does not need to be "kid-centered" to still treat parents and babies with basic respect and decency. I completely understand that restaurants may have space limitations or policies, but there is a respectful and compassionate way to handle situations like this. Instead, the experience came across as cold and dismissive. There are many restaurants in the area that are happy to accommodate families, and moving forward those are the businesses I will continue to support. Unfortunately, after this experience, I will not be returning and would not recommend this restaurant to families with infants or children who still require strollers or extra accommodations. I wont be going back and giving them .you business, nor will I be recommending this place to anyone. Totally rude and discrimination towards those with babies. I did not feel cherished like their website says every guest is. Its sad because this will and im sure does effect their business. I will never give them my business after yesterday. No attempts at accommodating us or evening offering to let us sit outside, lazy staff, but yet there were 3 teenage girls taking names for the wait list. What a joke.

Hello, I attended a…read morebaby shower at Tates in Middletown this past Sunday and wanted to share what an incredible job Kaylee did throughout the event. She was attentive from start to finish, consistently checking in around the room to make sure everything was taken care of and that guests had what they needed. One thing that especially stood out was her ability to read the room. When the mom-to-be began thanking guests, Kaylee thoughtfully lowered the music volume without being asked, allowing everyone to hear and enjoy the moment. She was professional, kind, and clearly took pride in providing excellent service. Her attention to detail helped make the event run smoothly and created a wonderful experience for everyone attending. I would absolutely return for future events and wanted to make sure her outstanding service was recognized.

We have wanted to eat here for a long time... you should not wait!…read more We had a casual afternoon lunch. The Weather was beautiful and we sat outside. We were promptly seated by a very nice hostess who just finished at Ohio state and had a nice way about her. Our server was Ashley and I have to say she was great. The kind of server who takes great care of you and anticipates your needs and delivers what you want before you have to ask. So the food... I have never gotten in a fight over an appetizer but I came close that day. My wife and I fought for the last of the amazing bite of the ahi Tuna nachos... I mean really wow. The Calamari app was the best we have ever had... Finally, the Cob was dressed perfectly. All in all just a great experience! I say again, don't wait and enjoy!