I was driving from Hartford County to Mystic and Yelp-searched for a highly rated coffee shop near…read moremy route. Brewed Awakening stood out as having a good rating and being close to my route. Brewed Awakening does not present as a craft coffee shop focused on bean origins and things like that. It's a small, old school coffee shop, with limited inside place to sit and stand. The space is not fancy. It's more functional. But I'll tell you something . . . almost every usable inch of that space was occupied by people who seemed like long time regulars. Maybe like 5 to 6 people, but people who were happy to be there. The coffee was reasonably priced. The food, included hot dogs, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, classic sandwiches. Also reasonably priced by modern standards. There seems to be a New York connection to the shop because they use Nathan's Hot Dogs and the donuts on the counter came from New York. The woman who I assume was an owner was the only person working. She was very nice and helpful. I suspect she's a reason why they have a loyal customer base. I thought about ordering a hot dog at 8 a.m., but I had food plans in Mystic. I just ordered a Black Iced Coffee. The ice cubes were that thin round tube style with holes on the top and bottom, that you used to see a lot in restaurant fountain soda. The iced coffee itself was about average. If I just wanted a high end black iced coffee, I probably wouldn't return. I would definitely return to check out their reasonably priced food in warmer months when you can sit outside. In any event, if you're looking for a place with a lot of character, Brewed Awakening would be a good choice. It's close to the Route 9 Exit that you take on your way to the Clinton Outlets. 3.5 Stars

Cute little cafe! The breakfast options were a bit limited, but the bacon egg and cheese sandwiches…read morewe ordered were great. Made fresh, generous portion, and very tasty. The staff there were very nice and worked hard to get our order to us quickly! There was maybe one table inside, but it was tight. There are several tables on the outside patio, so it's a great spot to sit on a nice day. There are a couple more full service breakfast spots in the area, but Brewed Awakening is a great option when you just want to grab a coffee or a quick bite!

a really decent cup of coffee for $1 .. you can't go wrong with that in "these times" …read more. nice people run this little store front in town next to a barber shop.. i dont know why anyone would bother going to a chain coffee shop with this here. coffee connection has some tables and chairs outside if you want to sit and enjoy your coffee on a sunny day. next time i go back i have to try the special honduran coffee. their regular coffees are from omar, a nearby connecticut coffee roaster that is consistently good. if you are passing through higganum and looking for a nice cup of jo .. stop in here. i had an iced coffee the other day and it was very good .. worth stopping in.

Coffee connection is not their name anymore. Its called brewed awakenings. I love a great cup of…read morecoffee and this was not it. I would only go for coffee so I never went back. Cute place nice owner though.

Always great coffee! Just tell them what you like and they make great suggestions. And it's always…read morefresh and absolutely delicious! The sweets are great too, nice variety in type and cost. Highly recommend!

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!

I ordered a Peanut Butter Dream cake from Sweet Harmony for my birthday, and the cake was was…read moreabsolutely delicious, and beautifully decorated! The cake was the hit of the party. When I originally went in to order the cake, I met with Sarah, and she very patiently and kindly advised me on what size cake I would need for the amount of guests I had, and what different options of cake there were. If you need are in need of a cake for a special occasion, look no further.

Amazing cakes, great selection. Almost everything can be made vegan or gluten free. Service is…read morefriendly and personal.

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.

My friends & I have been there multiple times & up until this visit I would have written a raving…read morereview. But: The food was just mediocre, nothing like I've had previously. Nothing special. There are numerous other restaurants in town where the food is exceptional. So you'll go now mainly for the view. And, our server would not split the check, which other servers have done in the past. "it's their policy " & proceeded to inform us it was on the menu. In no way do we hold this against our server but Tate's, get with the program. It became so complicated who is paying cash, who is using a CC, tip ... Doubt I'll go again.

They have great food at this place. If your needing gluten free options they have plenty. The…read moreatmosphere is really the best part. Feels like your at a yacht club, they had a live band playing some great hits. You can't go wrong at this place. Parking maybe a challenge and the line to get a table maybe long but it does move fast. I had the chicken sandwich with mozzarella and sause and roasted red peppers it was very good. Great portions, came with a side of fries which complimented the food.

At the local state hospital there is a small eating venue. It serves sandwiches and burgers, salads…read moreand usually a warm main course special. Prices are low. The quaity is amazingly good. The club sandwich I ordered was classic and could not have neen any better for what it is. It came with potato chips and a large portion of cole slaw which tasted like the stuff from KFC although it was not shredded as finely. Great deal!

Good burgers Best onion rings around…read more Only open for breakfast and lunch Cheap and clean

I'm spending a few days in Middletown with friends and the second I saw the Wesleyan RJ Julia…read moreBookstore I knew it was a place I needed to scope out. This massive bookstore is located right in downtown Middletown and has a massive selection of fiction, non-fiction, romance, horror, and every other genre you can possibly want at a book store. Downstairs seems to be pretty much only Wesleyan merch which doesn't exactly interest me, but is a cool spot to have as a student or even just downtown who lives in the area. The design of this store is big open floor and it's very nicely decorated. The best part? The haunted Connecticut section that we just had to get something out of. Overall, the Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore is the perfect book store for downtown Middletown. The store has a massive selection, a ton of parking thanks to the downtown parking setup, and a solid staff to help with whatever questions you may have. Great spot.

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.

Good bread & nice people :) The Sicilian style pizza is good…read moretoo ... but the cinnamon rolls are AMAZING! I go every week, maybe they should start a bread subscription service haha.

It's a carb loading kinda day!!…read more In a good way, tho! Off the bat, they were giving out samples of the gingerbread rolls, and it was heaven! I love that the owners grind their own gingerbread spices, and you get that nice warmth of fresh ginger in every bite. It was a little dense, but made up in flavor 110%! The icing was not too sweet, and actually let the spices shine! When I'm too lazy to bake my own sourdough, this is my go to spot. They also make TRUE pumpernickel!! IYKYK!

I was SO pleasantly surprised by my experience here! A must-try!…read more This place is ran so efficiently but I didn't feel as though we were rushed in any means. It is so home and cozy, seriously the ideal breakfast spot. The staff was super friendly and helpful with questions/allergy concerns. If the weather permits, I'd recommend snagging an outside table. I ordered the Eggs Benedict Florentine with a GF english muffin and was blown away. I can be super picky about my benedicts and was not expecting much at all. The eggs were cooked to perfection, the hollandaise was rich and tangy, and both the spinach and tomatoes were super fresh. Dipping their potatoes in the yolk/hollandaise reminisce was delish. I really made the dishwashers job easier that day, haha. Obviously one needs to get french toast or pancakes for the table. I totally get the hype around this french toast. So thick without being dry, even if you don't go the cinnamon route. Do be warned it's a lot more feeling than you might anticipate, I'd say one person won't need more than 2 slices! Added bonus: really well mixed chocolate milk.

We have been Jack's regulars for ~ 3 years. The place is always packed and the breakfast options…read moreare always good. The staff treats you like family. They are planning on opening another venue down in Tylerville in a couple of months. They indicated that the menu will have different options than the current restaurant. We can't wait!