Ordered an espresso based ice drink. The espresso was in a pitcher and dumped into the milk. The…read morecup looked it was barely tinted milk, the flavour was bitter milk. Any and every Barista knows espresso is to be pulled each time, never to sit long, or it separates and becomes weak and bitter. Not only was i appalled at the way the beverages were made, it looks as though a deep clean is needed. I noticed while waiting for my refund, there was a large bug, sticky with syrup, dead, right in plain sight. Along with debris all over the floor, furniture, and under items on the countertops Whomever owns, manages, trains these young ladies, needs to retake their food safety classes and brush up on proper food service. Then learn the techniques to prepare a proper espresso beverage. Iced or not, you don't pour a plastic pitcher of espresso, (who knows how long ago those shots were pulled or if it was indeed espresso) into metal, and dump over milk.

Cute little coffee shop in the center of town. This spot offers a quaint spot to enjoy your coffee…read moreoutside on the patio in cute bistro chairs or inside in the ac/heat. You will be greeted upon entering with a smile. The coffee as well as multiple other drinks are always made to perfection. I have never had an order made incorrectly. They also offer a wide array of cookies, coffee cake, muffins, bagels and breakfast sandwiches. My favorite coffee cake is the pumpkin that comes out in the Fall. Highly recommend for a quick visit or to sit and chat.

Stopped in here for the second time yesterday and it was just as great of an experience as the…read morefirst time I stopped in. It was cold and rainy, so I went with a hot carrot cake latte that tasted just like drinking liquid cake. It's so cute inside here, I'll def have to come work from here one day. The baristas are really cool and helpful, def a fan of this spot!

Updated menu (does not match right now what is on their website) - the cold brew was heavy on the…read moreice but still good. Wished they did mobile ordering!

I stopped here to get a bagel. When I walked in, I looked in the case and there was a good…read moreassortment of bagels. Thry looked freshly made and there were many to choose from. I ordered the cheddar one toasted with plain cream cheese and I had them give me a jalapeño cheddar bagel to take home. The bagel was stuffed with cream cheese and was delicious to eat . You could eat there as well. The place was clean and the 2 people working there were very welcoming and friendly. I will definitely go back.

Warning!!! PLEASE READ! Their facility needs to be shut down…read more We were fed MASSIVE AMOUNTS IF PLASTIC. Story: we came to try this place out and it was packed with people. A few families were agitated and we could tell the atmosphere was moody. We placed an order, waited 40 minutes and discovered (by asking) that our order was never placed with the kitchen. We get the order (total wait time was 1hr/55 minutes or so) and head out. My daughter starts to drink her vegetable spinach banana smoothie. She starts complaining that something is scratching and irritating her throat, we respond by saying oh it's fine probably just the spinach. We get home and she's really coughing and gagging. She runs to the toilet and vomits profusely, everywhere. Within seconds we see what happened. She was drinking shredded f'ing plastic. We pulled away the cup and emptied it into our hands over the sink and there it was. Shredded plastic (two kinds!!!!) in the DOZENS. Small and large partials. She ingested half a plastic bag or something. Ran to hospital. This is where we are. This place will hear from us. No questions asked. SHUT THEM DOWN! Health partner SHUT THEM DOWN!

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!

I had no business getting ice cream before attending a party, but it was my last day in Connecticut…read moreso I just had to squeeze one more snack in before I flew back to Los Angeles. Originally, I stopped at an ice cream place down the street but it didn't open till 4pm (which is a tad insane if you ask me) so I ended up giving 0degree Thai Ice Cream a go instead. This place looks mad cool when you walk in and the place is decorated very well. The walls are covered in art and the counter itself has all the ice cream and treats you really came for. I ended it up keeping it simple and ordering what I think was called the Cookie Monster, which was basically just rolled Oreo ice cream. It's always cool getting to watch them make the ice cream right in front of you and after a few minutes I was eating it in my car like a true ice cream sneaking champion. The ice cream was great and that's all I can really even say. The flavour was good, the price was fine, and they gave me enough to leave me satisfied. Overall, 0degree Thai Ice Cream is a cool spot to have in downtown Middletown. I probably wouldn't go out of my way to come here, but there's no reason not to give this place 4 stars for being good at what they do.

Floral teas, handmade sweets & dairy-free heaven…read more Came here originally just for a bubble tea... and ended up discovering a whole hidden gem. First thing I noticed was their sign saying most of the sweets are handmade, customized, and one-of-a-kind and you can really tell. Everything feels unique, not your typical copy-and-paste dessert spot. Let's get into the drinks because that's what brought me in I tried the Singapore rose with kiwi boba super delicate, floral, and lightly sweet. It's one of those drinks that feels refreshing but still has flavor. The kiwi boba gave it that little pop of tangy kick that made it even better. I also tried the dragon fruit tea with passionfruit boba; this one was giving tropical vibes all the way Light, slightly sweet, and really smooth. The passionfruit boba actually enhanced the tea instead of overpowering it, which I loved. And can we talk about the options here?! Dairy-free ice cream (huge plus if you're sensitive like me) Thai ice cream Kunafa nest treats (yes... they looked as good as they sound ) This is definitely the kind of place where you come for one thing and end up planning your next visit before you even leave. Final thoughts: If you like trying new flavors, floral teas, or just want something different from your usual bubble tea spot. This place is worth it. Unique menu, handcrafted sweets, and drinks that actually taste intentional.

Great breakfast sandwiches, donuts and coffee. Mostly set up for takeout. If you're really hungry,…read moretry the Fat Boy sandwich, you will definitely truly satisfy even the biggest appetite. The counter service was friendly even though they were VERY busy. It's mostly takeout so don't plan to dine in.

Read the reviews and thought we'd try this place for some bagel sandwiches. The store is attached…read moreto the Mobil gas station store and does have a drive thru. We needed gas so I went inside to order. Lots of staff working and hustling to get orders out. We were just down in NYC so there is no comparison to their bagels & bagel sandwiches but these were solid. Hubby and I each had a sandwich with bacon and egg (no cheese for hubby). Eggs were pre-made scrambled patties, bacon had good flavor, white cheddar slice on mine did have time to melt slightly. Tea was very hot and my coffee was fresh. We would stop back!

Great Dairy Queen location - so happy to have one nearby!…read more I recently moved to Cobalt and was thrilled to find out there's a Dairy Queen just 5 minutes from my house. When I lived in Hartford, the closest one was about 20 minutes away, so this is a big win. The store is spacious, clean, well organized, and very inviting. We stopped by after a trip to pick up treats for myself, my husband, and our guests. As always, Blizzard treats are a hit and instantly make everyone happy. If I had one small suggestion to make it perfect, it would be to enjoy the filling throughout the Blizzard, not just at the very end. We arrived close to closing time for inside pickup (around 9:15 pm, with the lobby closing at 9:30 pm). I initially thought it closed at 10:00 pm based on Google, but that's actually for the drive-thru. Even so, we were welcomed, treated kindly, and had a great experience. I'm very happy to have this as our new local Dairy Queen and will definitely be back -- and bringing more people with me.

I'm sure if I melted all the ice cream and collected all the Snickers pieces it would equal a half…read moresize fun size Snickers bar in total, maybe less. Absolutely no quality control at this place.

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I used the drive thru so not sure of the decor. The window service was friendly. Took my order…read more Said cmon up. I ordered the ham toasty. It took 25 minutes. I get that they make everything to order but if I was in a hurry I wouldn't be able to go there. The sandwich was okay. They used baked picnic ham. It was tasty. Just wasn't trimmed and there was one slice. The mustard was in the first bite and nowhere else on the sandwich which was too bad cuz the first bite was the best. The sourdough bread was toasted a lot more than the picture. I like my toast super crunchy, so it was not a bad thing for me. I hear the ice cream there is very good. I'll check it out one of these days.