"Nothing you could say could tear me away from my guy…read moreNothing you could do, 'cause I'm stuck like glue to my guy" (Mary Wells) We took a morning coffee break, and had a wonderful time chatting, relaxing, sipping our drinks, and enjoying the friendly, mellow, and very chill atmosphere at the Café by New England Coffee Guy. They have plenty of seating, some upholstered furniture and we saw a few Friday morning telecommuters working on their laptops and sipping their coffees. Our order was a Chai Latte and a Cold Brew - each was $5. The pours were very large, and I swear that my cold brew was the very best I've ever had. I love coffee, drinking it hot or cold, and what I had here is in my all-time Top Five Percent. It was that good. I had a sip of my wife's Chai Latte and thought it was excellent as well. What really impressed me were the flavors of both drinks- not overpowering, but strong enough to appreciate them. The Coffee Guy has it all - specialty coffees, matcha, chai, espresso drinks, and pastries and sweet treats to pair with your coffee cup. We couldn't resist grabbing a few on our way out, and we took home a box with a Spinach croissant, iced blueberry scone, and a cruffin (croissant/muffin hybrid). We loved our visit to the Coffee Guy, and I was so impressed by the total experience, I just subscribed to their newsletter. So the next time we're looking for a midday break or afternoon pick-me-up..... I know a guy!

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.

A hidden gem in New Britain! Coffee is served picture perfect, and tastes incredible as well. If…read moreyou're looking for the best in high quality coffees and matcha, this is the place. Located right by CCSU and the Newington border, this coffee shop is inside the Garage Dance Studio, giving it added charm. Cafe owner Taki can brighten anyone's day with his impeccable service and infectious smile. Sipping great coffee while I listen to a well curated playlist and watch people dance is the type of break I need in my day!

As a Connecticut coffee lover I'm always looking to try and eat coffee places so when I saw that…read moregarage coffee lounge that A latte art making class I knew that this is a perfect spot to check out this place in the dryer our hand at latte art owner Tanaka is a master at latte art and even greater teacher. We had a really fun afternoon learning the ins and outs of latte art trying our hand at it for about two hours. We've loved this place so much that we've headed back several times and they're always greeted with a warm smile and a delicious cup of coffee if you're looking for a quality coffee shop Whose owner definitely knows his way around coffee then check out garage coffee lounge

Just around the corner from a large chain coffee shop and down the street from bakery cafes and…read morebagel shops is this neat Yemeni coffee shop. What's the difference? The beans. Good coffee doesn't need sugar and creamer to make it drinkable. Although these accoutrements are offered here, I do suggest trying this coffee black - as is. Now, you can taste the quality of the beans and roast. Pastries are available, if you need a sweet bite with your coffee.

Drinks here were worth the price! We enjoyed ourselves in this tucked away cafe. They had plenty of…read moreoptions to select from and a bunch of pastries. They even had a room to rent out.

Ambiance of the place is nice, usual coffee shop type deal. Good place to go with friends. Got the…read moreCinnamon Toast Crunch chai. A bit too sweet but good over all. Also had an avocado toast. Decent, added on tomatoes and pickled onions (both $0.75 additional each). The description said that the base (original total $9) for the build your own avocado toast had olive oil and lime on it but I honestly could not taste either. Not sure if they didn't add it or if it may have been mixed in with the mashed up avocado? If so I think it would be better if added on top. Had to put more salt and pepper on it but at least they had packets available to do so. Overall not bad but kinda overpriced (for example they had potato pancakes for $2.75/each?? And additional $1 for apple sauce and another $1 for sour cream? I think it would be better to have 3 pancakes with the add ons for all one charge). Service was good, basic cashier set up you pay before you eat, they serve your food to you w table numbers if you eat in and call out your name for drinks.

"Rebel Rebel, you've torn your dress Rebel Rebel, your face…read moreis a mess Rebel Rebel, how could they know? Hot tramp, I love you so" (David Bowie) After a morning appointment in Farmington, we were both in the mood to stop somewhere for breakfast. That gave us the perfect opportunity to stop at a place we've driven by a zillion times. Rebel Dog Coffee's area shops have been on our radar for years, and yesterday we finally checked their Farmington location. It's in a strip mall shopping plaza right next to a Nardelli's more or less where Route 6 crosses Fienneman Road/Birdseye Road. Their Dog Pack has four Rebel Dog members spread out around the Greater Hartford area and some of their coffees can be found in local supermarkets. Their Farmington store is very large and comfortable, with plenty of space between the customer tables. The dining room was fairly crowded when we arrived, with people socializing and banging away on their laptops. Rebel Dog has a very deep offering of coffee drinks and food choices, Want a coffee? Well, you best be ready to choose among single or double espressos (with or without foam of whipped cream or steamed milk, lattes. Cappuccinos, mochas, and Americanos, light-dark-or decaf drip coffees, French Press, Pour Overs, teas, jot chocolates and a ton more. You can even get a growler of coffee, tea, or kombucha. I never saw that before. Now, what good is a morning coffee without something to munch alongside it? No worries, because the Dog has you covered with everything from "Build Your Own" breakfast sandwiches, six egg Benedicts, oatmeal, yogurt & granola, fruit cups, and pastries. If you arrive later in the day, your options might include soups, salads, sandwiches, grilled cheese and burgers. Our breakfast order was a cup of their Steady Habits light house blend (a medium-light roast, smooth and sweet with notes of roasted nuts, fig, and caramel), a cup of their Big Red Truck Dark Roast (a blend of both washed process and natural process Colombian coffees for a rich and layered coffee with notes of dark chocolate, crème brûlée, and warm spices), a "build Your Own" Breakfast Bagel Sandwich and an order of Avocado Toast. With tax and tip, everything totaled under $25. The sandwich we built contained ham and an egg on an Everything Bagel and we had zero complaints about it. My Avocado Toast (no added egg or protein) was wonderful. It was a thick slice of homemade multigrain bread topped with a very generous blanket of smashed avocado. We could not have been happier with our first encounter with a Rebel Dog.

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.

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 haven't been to the West Farms mall in a while. As soon as I walked in the beautiful pink caught…read moremy eye. I knew I had to stop by on my way out. I wanted to order more, but what's on the time schedule the inside is beautiful it offers lots of seating and has a wide variety of different items on the menu. They also offer cupcakes, mini croissants, and cookies. The girl working was nice. She was quiet. I tried to ask questions about the place, but didn't get a lot of answers. I look forward to visiting again!! The mini lemon croissant was so good!

I went to get hair cut and saw this cute cafe next door. It replaced the Green Tea House that use…read moreto be there. I love the mix of green, pink and gold in the shop. It was not busy when I went and it looks like there were two people running this small shop. I got a hibiscus lemonade and avocado toast. A standard millennial meal. The toast was delicious and it had the a runny yolk, the way I like it. The drink was sweet and what I expected from a lemonade. Overall it's a cute cafe to get a small snack while running around the mall.

Not sure if this is really what it's called I always thought of it as the Nordstrom cafe but it's…read moreright inside the store. They have good options to select from. Great place to go for lunch. Their tomato basil soup has a great flavor. I also enjoyed their cranberry turkey sandwich with havarti cheese on whole wheat bread. They have a fairly healthy selection sandwiches, salads, soups, entrees . The staff is also very friendly. Not a long wait for the food. Will definitely be back. Convenient to break up a long day of shopping.

Apple crisp goat cheese salad - excellent Salmon -…read moreexcellent We love the cafe in Nordstrom. Very good salads they have.

Great little cafe ! Chill vibe , friendly staff . The tea was sooo good and the blueberry bread was…read moredivine . Definitely stop in if you are in the area

First time coming here and was surprised with the cute ambiance and esthetic…read more I got the Salted brown sugar latte, it was good. Topped with a bit of sea salt, it was the perfect blend. There is a little library, with a take one leave on option, a community donation of art supplies and crafts as well as their mission to the community. Came here as part of the Hartford coffee crawl, and looks are deceiving, because of the street parking situation. I would have easily missed this sport driving downtown if not for the pass.