I ordered a dozen donuts at a hefty 19.00 but they are very fresh . Some are very good others are…read moretoo sweet . The Boston cream is very good along with the lemon and chocolate sprinkle , raised sugar yum . Love the muffins the carrot cake is good but wish the cream cheese frosting tasted more like a light cream cheese and not so sweet . They have the best everything bagels around . Love the convenience of the drive thru the staff is always friendly. With they had some danishes like they did in Wallingford years ago Enjoy Chris M

Stopped by Neil's Donuts in Middletown for breakfast after their morning rush on a week day. I was…read morelooking forward to an egg and cheese on a bagel, luckily they had a few bagels left. I also ordered an iced coffee, a blueberry cake donut (my favorite), and a classic glaze donut for my husband. It's a huge debate if Neil's has the best donuts in Connecticut. I personally only like the blueberry cake donut so I'll leave it at that. This location is modernized compared to its original location in Wallingford. It's super clean and has an organized queue because they get very busy in the morning. There are a few seats inside and outside, but most grab and go. Since I wasn't in a hurry, I enjoyed my egg and cheese sandwich while it was still warm in side. It was very delicious and the bagel was perfectly toasted. The iced coffee was much needed and it was alright. I love finding an excuse to visit this Neil's location as I enjoy it more than Wallingford.

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!

Awesome spot to grab some coffee. We wound up here because it seemed to be the only place open…read moreafter 6pm. We loved the vibes, coffee and treats.

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 love going to Sicily Pizza and last night my friends threw me a fun birthday dance party!…read more One of my favorite bands was playing there NUGR We are lucky to have a great server named Paul, who really spoiled us with making sure we had plenty of drinks in the most delicious food recommendations. We need more Paul's!

Went to Sicily Coal Fire Pizza with coworkers after drinks to keep the vibes going following a…read morefarewell dinner. The service was okay nothing standout, but not bad either. While we were there, the liquor authority/health department came in to do an inspection, which was honestly a little scary at first since we didn't know what was happening. It definitely disrupted the atmosphere for a bit. That said, the pizza itself was good and worth trying. Overall, a decent experience with an unexpected twist. Drinks were my favorite part. We shared a margarita tree. It was delicious and cute.

Loved this intimate, 'secret', experience that Conspiracy has to offer!…read more The decor, the lighting, music, is all exceptional. I love the speakeasy vibe that they have very much achieved! Bartenders were great, it was so busy but they handled the rush very well (we barely waited for our drinks to come out, I was impressed!) I ordered the Devil (2024) drink and was very impressed. I will need to revisit for their updated menu this year!

I can't recommend this place enough. If I could give it a 6th star, I would…read more This not only met what I was looking for, but went above and beyond. The staff is always pleasant, the drink menu is perpetually (seasonally) changing. I've been coming here for years, the first time I came the menu was a deck of beautifully illustrated Tarot cards. This time around the menu was an illustrated picture book. And get this... the book had for codes to videos that created a "vibe" for the drink. The atmosphere here is a 6/5 stars, the staff is a 5/5, and the drinks are a 5/5. I love coming to this spot and make a point to stop by when in CT. Cheeseboard was also delicious. The mix of artisan cheese with honey is amazing, then throw in a salted cracker and some grapes with dried meats.... Phenomenal experience.

Not sure if I'll be coming back here. My pumpkin coffee didn't have any pumpkin flavor. The eggs…read morewere visibly burnt. I do have to say the bagel itself tasted very good. The workers were also very nice.

The bacon, egg and cheese on an everything bagel with AMAZING! I have never had a sandwich with…read morescrambled egg (inconvenience at other places). The coffee was ok, the prices were a bit high for pretty much everything Atmosphere was great, relaxing clean "artsy" feeling to it. A mix between Panera and Barns & Noble

Authentic South Indian vegetarian food, super plain but clean ambience, mediocre service…read more Tried the gobi manchurian, the Andhra masala dosa, the kothu parotta, and the poori-sabzi. On hearing that I had ordered the kothu parotta, the chef came out and asked me if I was from South India and said that he was Tamil from Chennai. It's refreshing to have South Indian food in the US prepared by chefs from South India, and that could explain why the food seemed authentic at Udupi. I enjoyed all the dishes, and while they're nowhere close to the South Indian food one can get in Bangalore (where I'm from) the food is significantly better than one can get in a South Indian restaurant in North Indian cities such as Delhi. The food was perfectly spiced (for me, which means that it may be spicier than usual for most other people) and flavourful. My dining partner tried the mango lassi and enjoyed it. The food was very reasonably priced. The service was neither particularly good nor bad. The woman at the counter was not very friendly but quite efficient. The restaurant appears to thrive on takeout/delivery orders, and was relatively empty. We went on a weekday, so it is possible that it gets more crowded during the weekend. The ambiance is totally charmless and food is served on paper plates. The food did take a lot of time to come out, and I'm assuming that this is because they had one chef at the time who presumably was struggling with delivery orders (UberEats and GrubHub drivers kept coming by to pick up food). I don't live in Connecticut; otherwise, I would come far more often. Overall, I recommend this place if you are in the area, but cannot speak to the quality of the North Indian food served at the restaurant.

I came here on a Sunday around noon with a friend who recommended it to me because it is a…read morecompletely vegetarian restaurant. We were the only customers at the time so it was nice and quiet. I noticed it appeared clean and well organized and I enjoyed the beautiful wall hangings. The menu is found on the menu board above the counter where you order. They serve typical South Indian food. I ordered a dosa and my friend ordered an utthapam. Both meals were delicious! This is located next to an Indian grocery store and within a short drive of the temple. I will be back for sure!

Closed at 7pm but "no food" at 5:50pm as per their "policy". I hassled the girl at the window and…read moreregretfully called her a moron. A food chain that doesn't serve food. Brilliant!

I can't remember the last time I actually walked into a Dunkin and not sure what made me to it…read moretoday but what a pleasant surprise! This location is completely remodeled and looks fantastic. The displays make the treats look great and the drinks on bar like taps are fabulous. Well done, I'll definitely walk in more instead of the drive through to interact with the friendly staff!