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    Cafe Busy Bean

    4.3 (25 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Lea F.

    I work right by here but finally had the time to stop in. I got a maple vanilla breve, a veggie wrap, and a pecan pie bar. Everything was so good! I want to try their oatmeal cookie latte next time. My veggie wrap was so good i'm going to come here whenever I want a veggie wrap! The pecan pie bar was amazing, I've personally never had anything like it. The staff were super nice and worked quickly. This spot is also super cute with lots of seating. Parking probably isn't great but I got lucky for this visit! Hopefully I can order from here while I'm at work!

    Brittany C.

    Great atmosphere, friendly staff and amazing coffee. A little late in the day so not too many options. Place was clean with a comfy indoor area to sit and watch tv, watch the street or relax in the warm sun

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    Monica B.

    Really cute cafe with really good service! Didn't want a bagel so they made it for me without and I was very happy. So many pastries and baked goods. I would definitely be back!

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    Jason P.

    If you have unpaid parking tickets, you might want to avoid the New Britain Cafe Busy Bean. Although it has completely separate space, it's part of the New Britain Police Department Building. I don't have unpaid tickets, but I was especially careful to wait for the "Walk" signal. I enjoyed my recent visit to the Berlin Cafe Busy Bean and my experience with the NB location was also very good. My black iced coffee seemed like a smooth and balanced dark roast. It was very good. My everything bagel with scallion cream cheese was great. I've never had a more "everything" everything bagel, although it did tie with the Berlin Cafe Busy Bean. I'm sure the NB Cafe Busy Bean can live with that. I note that the Berlin Cafe Busy Bean felt homier and had a nicer pastry/dessert display case in terms of choices and presentation than the NB location. The NB seating area was functional, but not cute like Berlin. I didn't look at the menu for the NB location and therefore I'm not sure if they have the same options as Berlin. Service was friendly and efficient. 4 Stars for the NB Cafe Busy Bean.

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    Yarissa R.

    The food here was delicious, it's plated so pretty and with care. The service is quick and the ambiance of the place is amazing, they play great singable music, have outlets if your working on a laptop and a variety of seats from comfy chairs to regular chairs.

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    Roc R.

    First time at Cafe Busy Bean. It's a beautiful cafe, coffee is on point the vibe just right, and the staff is friendly and kind. If you need a workstation with outlets like me to plug in you'll find a few in the back of the shop. The only thing I'd change is the pay to park situation but that's a city issue. Will definitely be back here on the regular. Till next time.

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    Rafal R.

    Great coffee shop in downtown New Britain! First time here but drove by a few times and decided to check it out. Ordered a latte which was excellent and also had an apple crepe. Excellent crepe! The apple filling was not too sweet which is a rarity! Usually the fillings are too sweet but with a dash of powdered sugar on top...yum!! I'll definitely be back! Bruno, behind the counter, was super friendly! Great addiction to New Britain!

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    Thank you, David. Looking to see you soon again.

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    Nice environment. Really nice people. Great menu selection, Comfortable place, great bagels. Try it.

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    Coffee is always burnt, and the vibes of the place are a bit off. The food is good though.

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