"I don't remember what day it was I didn't notice what time it was" (Spiral Starecase) No, I don't remember what day it was or where it was, but I know it was at a Yelp Elite function. One of my friends asked me (quite earnestly) if I had ever been to the Community Room Cafe for breakfast because "it's really great". Well, we went there today and I sincerely want to thank that unknown Yelper because the Community Room Café is excellent. We found it in the Constitution Square retail area bounded by Cedar St., E. Main St., Market Sq and Lowrey Place in the center of Newington, CT. Parking is plentiful in the Square's large parking lot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their space is amazing -big, cheerful, inviting, comfortable, colorful (plenty of orange and black). There are plenty of various seating options in the form of couches, upholstered chairs, table/chair groupings, and counter-style seats by the windows.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]We saw a few medium sized groups gabbing away at the upholstered seat area and a few industrious folks clattering away on their laptops.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We each went with an Avocado Toast (@ $9) with mashed avocado, diced egg, diced tomato, bacon crumbles, cilantro, and Everything bagel seasoning blanketing a big slice of toasted rye. Seriously, one of the best breakfasts we had this year. I went with a small cold brew coffee and a shot of sugar-free caramel ($4.25) while my wife went with a small light roast coffee ($3). We loved everything about the Community Room Café- the food, the vibe, the décor, the service.... Everything. PRO TIPS Their WIFI password is (one word all CAPS) ILOVEMY COFFEE They have a meeting room available to rent for $50/hour during business hours and $100/hour during non-business hours. read more

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I finally had the chance to visit on a Saturday during the late morning after an appointment in the area. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were only a few people there, and there was plenty of seating. I chose a comfy chair with a table by the window[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered an egg, cheese and sausage, breakfast sandwich, and to drink a raspberry cheesecake latte. My coffee was ready right away, and my sandwich was brought to me at my seat. Both orders were very good. The egg sandwich was huge. The egg is actually a large square. It was flavorful and satisfying. There are a variety of many items that include coffees, pastries, and breakfast items. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience is fairly cozy. There are couches, comfy chairs, and tables.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] After eating, I stayed another hour to finish a book I was reading. I would definitely visit again. read more

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Ct greatest hits cafe with good seating Once again, expanding out my breakfast searches. Found this place randomly so headed down to give them a try. Walking in, immediately greeted by the owner. The place is very much a family owned and run location. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place is smaller but lots of comfy couches and modern decorations.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The menu was a mix of breakfast hits. They know they are a smaller shop, do they highlight some of the best of the best in the state. Giv coffee, Goldberg bagels, Neil's donuts, and other local shops, announced with pride and on display. I appreciate places that recognize they might not be strong on certain items do they source from those who can. I got an affogato, sausages and cheese bagel, and a few Neil's donuts. The food came out quick, took some artsy pics then dug in. The affogato had lots of pistachios, coffee was strong and ice cream was nice and sweet. Could have done without the whipped cream, but the flavors were there. The sausage egg and cheese bagel, the bagel was very good, but didn't match well with the sandwich. A very good bagel has a chewy exterior and soft interior. This bagel has that, but it wasn't a good match for the soft egg slab and sausage patty. This bagel is a very good lunch sandwich or a schmere bagel, but not the best for a sandwich. The Neil's donuts were fresh and tasty, no complaints there. Pricing was higher than expected, but the quality was there to help justify it. I may skip the donuts next time I go and swap out the bagel for a biscuit, but it's a very good breakfast spot for the area read more

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This place is a perfect addition to Newington. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Plenty of seating, just beware this venue can get crowded on the weekends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They even have fun themed beverages for different seasons, pictured is their "Lucky Charms" latte. This is a good meeting spot for friends and familes. read more

Community Room Cafe - Lucky Charms Latte! (Photo by Deanna Troy Travels) - Donuts Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Do you like baked goods? Do you like sandwiches, both breakfast and lunch? Do you like good coffee, [[HIGHLIGHT]]comfortable seating and friendly staff[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]? You've come to the right place. I am a breakfast sandwich person, big time. Always savory too. My wife and I had a delightful Friday off recently and made the trip on over to this wonderful spot for some biscuit sandwiches and treats to take home. The biscuit sandwiches were delicious. My only complaints would be that the egg is a little too thick and it could use a titch of pepper and/or tabasco in it. That said, the biscuit, meat (I got sausage) and cheese are a great combination. The biscuit is crumbly in the best way too. We also nabbed two cheddar, chive, garlic biscuits to go as well as two Neil's Boston Creme doughnuts, which were killer. I can't personally vouch for the coffee but we met a lovely guy there who is obsessed with great coffee and he said that Community Room coffee is awesome. Check them out. I think you'll love it. read more

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The Community Room Café is a wonderful local spot. Great food, warm and friendly service, and a team that's always attentive, polite, and genuinely welcoming. I especially enjoy the grilled chicken Brussels sprouts salad and my iced coffee to go -- always delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere is perfect whether you're working, relaxing, or meeting a friend for a coffee date.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They also offer a curated selection of local artisan goods -- clean‑ingredient handcrafted candles, tumblers, snacks, honey, and gifts -- which adds such a special touch to the space and highlights their focus on community. Overall, a consistently great experience. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]LOVE this place! Perfect hang out. Good sit down place with friends or family.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also a great spot to work remotely.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great sit down comfort food and great coffee. The baristas are very nice. The serve with a smile and very friendly. Personable. read more

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The Community Room Cafe (CRC) just opened adjacent to the parking area behind Newington Center businesses like Rooster Company, Carvel, etc. It shares a building with a Century 21 and Allstate Insurance. It has some nice elements like colorful and comfy seating, but it also has the ceiling of what looks like an older small office building. Changing the ceiling at some point would help establish a more friendly vibe. CRC serves coffee, coffee beverages, breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. They have donuts from beloved Neil's and bagels from OG legit bagel provider Goldberg's. I'm familiar with both Neil's and Goldberg's and the food from there looked on point. CRC sells bags of Giv coffee, which is one of my favorite CT roasters. I assume this means that CRC's coffee is made with Giv, but I don't know that for sure. I do not have the impression that CRC is looking to compete with area coffee places that sell high end specialty coffee beverages. For instance, a customer asked if they could make a chai beverage, and the customer was told they could only give her a pre-made chai. So if you're looking for a specialty drink with a name such as "Lavender Haze Lattez", you may need to find that elsewhere at least for now. I ordered a black iced coffee. CRC is still developing muscle memory for its ordering system. It took the cashier about 2 minutes to process my black iced coffee order. I assume they will figure out that sort of thing and I'm not factoring it into my review. I like Giv, but this one didn't stand out fpr me. It seemed like the coffee to water ratio may have been a bit off towards the water side. It was pretty good though. CRC seems to emphasize a certain purpose and bolstering a sense of community. There is a neon sign that says "gathering" and an artsy sign that said "Drinking Coffee and Praising Jesus." I've seen references to the fact that you can reserve or rent the room for meetings. I'm interested to see how CRC evolves. For now, I would rate it as 4 Stars. read more

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I ordered 3 donuts from community room. A glazed crawler, a frosted donut with sprinkles and a lemon filled donut. All the donuts were good, I especially liked the lemon donut and would recommend if you ever are here. read more

Ok to start- what genuinely nice people!!! So many great options and great coffee drinks. We got the yogurt bowl, banana cold brew, and yogurt bowl and everything was delicious. So many menu items I need to come back for! Also a very good selection of options for gluten free AND celiac safe (they know cross contamination procedure etc). [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great seating options inside and out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cozy couches and table games if you want to hang out for a while.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great way to start the day read more

Community Room Cafe - Neil's donut, cold brew with cold foam, yogurt bowl, egg sandwich - Donuts Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

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Even though Newington isn't "my" town, I'm here pretty often, as some of my closest friends live here. Their brand new Community Room Cafe aims to bring the community together while slowly creating more of a downtown feel. What a tastefully designed space! Given that the Christmas season is fast approaching, they have some cute holiday decor already out. They have a pretty large menu of some tasty breakfast and lunch options. I was intrigued by the Brussels Sprouts Salad. On this occasion I wasn't hungry, so that will be for my next time. They have Neil's Donuts and Giv Coffee as their partners. They also offer Avery's Soda. I got a mocha, a cappuccino, Avery's Fruit Punch soda and a very large Neil's Boston Creme donut. Would you believe it, but these four items were just $11.35!? Maybe they charged me in error, but whatever it is, I'll take it. My mocha tasted as it should. Rich, chocolatey, frothy and delicious. The Boston Creme donut was perfect for sharing. I'm not kidding, even the half was a generous portion! I also got a Cranberry Lemonade. It was sweet, cool and refreshing! The Community Room Cafe is a wonderful addition to the area. You could come here to socialize with friends or to get some work done. read more

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Wonderful & inviting cafe! A prettily designed space featuring a great set up with tables and chairs. Best part is the comfy chairs. This is where I sat and enjoyed my delicious latte. They feature Neil's Donuts which are amazing. Prices are good too. You should check them out! read more

Community Room Cafe - Donuts Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

Stopped into the Community Room to study and get a drink. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Such a welcoming atmosphere and the employees were very friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They have multiple gluten free options to choose from. I had a vanilla latte and some of their gf snickerdoodles; both of which were great! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Super comfy seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have free wifi as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will definitely be back when I'm in the Newington area again would highly recommend this cute little cafe to anyone! read more

Community Room Cafe - Latte and snickerdoodles - Donuts Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

A hidden gem. I almost don't want to talk about it out of fear of becoming too popular. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I thought this was like a community center for the town so it took me a minute to realize this was a legit coffee shop.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Specials for the month are on a board. Got one, loved it. Can we talk about how they get fresh Neil's donuts daily??!!! I can get amazing coffee and don't have to drive to Neil's? Staff is super friendly. I will be returning often. read more

Community Room Cafe - Match Latte special and a chocolate glazed Neil's donut. - Donuts Near Me - Newington, Connecticut

I had a decaf latte with oat milk and sugar-free hazelnut flavor and a blueberry muffin. The latte was very good; the blueberry muffin may be the best blueberry muffin I've ever had!! It was moist and full of ginormous blueberries!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The space is well appointed and warm.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The person who helped me was welcoming and kind. This was a pleasant surprise! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great place to meet up with a friend and discuss "committee" business.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Good food and tea (not a coffee drinker but my friends like the offerings.) read more

The food and drinks were absolutely amazing! The service was great. The staff there were so kind and really seemed to love their job! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Also, the restaurant is so cute![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I loved the comfy chairs and couches![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend stopping by!!!!!!!!!!! read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Amazing vibe (always comfy seating),[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] great coffee and drinks for non coffee people, great food options, [[HIGHLIGHT]]good wifi,[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] awesome service, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]outlets everywhere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good for studying, hanging out, and having fun.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] A true hidden gem :) read more

I don't really leave reviews on yelp but [[HIGHLIGHT]]this is such a Lovely place to study[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I go there occasionally. The food is fresh and good ! Coffee is amazing and the workers there are so friendly. I would 100% recommend read more

Ordered the avocado toast... rubbery square little egg chunks on top of the thinnest spread of avocado ever. Seasoning just dumped on after cooking, no seasoning in the items themselves... I do not recommend. read more

Great new spot in Newington. Staff is friendly and attentive. I tried the yogurt bowl which was very good. You can not go wrong with a Neil's donut. read more

The best place in Newington for coffee, delicious lunch, breakfast, muffins, cookies, etc, etc. The service is fabulous, attentive and quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambience pulls you in and makes you feel at home.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Excellence! read more

People there are friendly and make your day even before you are served. Great food and amazing hours. Could not ask for anything better. If you are in a hurry be cautious due to waiting for the fresh food to be prepared. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great vibe and overall 10/10.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Looking fore a place to sit and just relax or some where to meet up with friends or family well The Community Room Cafe is the place!! Home made biscuits or Neil's donuts is all good! The staff are very friendly and helpful please try this place. I give this place 5 stars!!!! read more

What a little gift for Newington. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The Community Room Cafe is a nice place to stop by and enjoy an amazing drink like the eggnog latte or an amazing Asiago bagel breakfast sandwich all while sitting in comfort in one of their nice chairs.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The employees are always welcoming and friendly and the food and drinks are amazing. Next time you want a good coffee,think outside the box and stop by the Community Room Cafe. You won't regret it. read more

The staff is super friendly! The food is quick and tasty. Probably my favorite coffee too. [[HIGHLIGHT]]And the space is clean yet cozy.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Everything Newington has needed! Friendly and welcoming staff, comfortable and relaxed environment, great food and treats, and amazing coffee! Great vibes all around, love it here! read more

I have been here several times and each time has been a great experience! [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have a great location in Market Square and the space inside is relaxed and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They serve Giv coffee which in my opinion is the best local roasted coffee's around CT. They have a diverse menu and you really cannot miss with whatever you choose. The servers are all great as well, friendly and attentive to service. This place stands out in the world of coffee shops! read more

I never been a big coffee drinker the roast at the Community Room Cafe doesn't lead the normal side effects for me or my wife