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 good food and coffee from here. The sandwiches are the best. Service is always friendly !!!!!read more

This place is fabulous Sue Bobby and the others are awesome. Food is amazing and there is nothing…read moreyou cannot find in this store!!! I mean nothing. Every day there is something new and delicious. We're working in north Madison so it's been a must stop I will be super disappointed when this job ends.

Such an adorable bohemian breakfast spot with incredible scones and the best off-the-menu special…read morepancakes that you have to request to get. Got them with cranberries and walnut one time and bananas fosters the next time and both were delicious. Their mochas and coffees are also so comforting, given in tall mugs. Check out the upstairs after breakfast, where you can relax on little chairs and couches and read. 5 stars!!!

Best coffee anywhere! Breakfasts are masterful with many local ingredients. Usually three daily…read morespecials. Also a fine assortment of home baked goods if you are looking for a sweet treat. Owners are good people. Vibe is casual and relaxed. High quality food, relaxed atmosphere, good conversation. Even if you are looking for more of a Dunkin experience, there is a window to grab and go but it will take a bit longer. The cafe also features artwork and crafts from local artisans to add to its charm.

Classic roadside food stand. Not gourmet by a long shot but still a good foot long dog and an ice…read morecream cone is hard to beat.

Great hotdog and clam strips just like the old hickeys of the old days in the 60s been coming here…read moresince I was eight years old been a few different owners and I'm 76 now. I'm glad I'm back and I'm glad Higgs is back.

I recently had breakfast at Deb's for the first time. It felt like a country restaurant. Deb is…read morehands on and interacts with the customers. Her friendliness and charm are definitely a big selling point. Top tier. There is inside table and counter seating, and covered outside seating as well. The space is appropriate for the type of restaurant, but it's more functional than fancy. Deb's is open for breakfast and lunch. I ordered sausage gravy and biscuits, over medium eggs and spicy home fries. The food was well executed. The eggs had a bit of run as I like, but they were over medium as ordered. The biscuits were solid. The gravy had big chunks of tasty sausage. The home fries were tasty. It says a l lot that I only planned to eat half of the food, but I couldn't stop eating it. If you're interested in an old school, country-style breakfast or lunch served by people who make you feel welcome, Deb's is a place to check out. 4.5 Stars

Deb is great. Sat us at two adjoining tables and service was great. Not rushed but allowed to sit…read moreand enjoy are company.

This was a nice stop for lunch. The food was great, as was the service. They had tables outside,…read moreand since we had our dogs with us, we took advantage of this. The waitress even made a point of bringing our dogs a bowl of water! Will definitely stop here again!

This food is made with love. It's fresh n colorful, also balance with nutrition. Excellent service…read morewith a high standard of cleanliness!

Beautiful views and a very pretty patio, great for summer dining! If I lived in the area I could…read moreeven see myself coming here for a cocktail in the evening. I'd definitely recommend coming here before or after going to a show next door! We came for lunch on a hot day so it wasn't crazy busy, but we had good service and enjoyed the meals we got. My friend and I split the bang bang shrimp tacos and chipotle cheesesteak egg rolls. Both were very good and full of flavor! The kids enjoyed their meals and my boyfriend's fish and chips was very fresh. Nice spot with great views and a very good selection of food options.

We ordered the mussels and they were ok, nothing special. Tasted like the frozen kind you get from…read morethe grocery store. We followed that with the lobster ravioli which was so nasty I couldn't eat more than one bite. It had a very fishy smell. The server came over and asked if we wanted dessert, which honestly surprised me that she didn't say anything about how I hadn't eaten hardly any of my entree. We declined and left. It's a cute building, and this was the off season, so maybe it was just an off night. Based on my experience, there are better places to eat in the area.

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!

On my way up to meet some buddies for golf and decided to stop at Jacks. Breakfast and service were…read moregreat! I would definitely go back.

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!