This charming, modern coffeehouse is part of the ever-growing network of properties connected to…read moreArethusa Farm in Litchfield. And unlike their incredibly high-priced restaurant across the street, al Tavolo, you might actually afford to eat here. The owners have done an admirable creating an environment that's comfortable and low-key without sacrificing their commitment to quality. After all, the phrase "a mano" translates to "by hand," reflecting how the vast majority of items here are made from scratch on site. I come here often for their coffee, which I love for its balance and low acidity compared to Starbucks, etc. But the real star of the show here are the pastries, such as a layered s'more bar the size of a small brick; a variety of gourmet doughnuts (my favorite is the lemon-filled); and "cruffins," a combination of croissant and muffin with a delicious cream filling. My usual go-to are their bagels: slightly crispy on the outside, pillowy on the inside. There's also a full sandwich and salad menu with breakfast and lunch options including salads, sandwiches, a quiche of the day, and other specials. Their breakfast egg sandwiches -- seemingly modeled on the now-famous one at Sagaponack General Store in the Hamptons -- are especially popular. While $13 for a basic egg sandwich is a bit ridiculous even for a gourmet one, you'll have little complaint once you have a taste. While you're perusing the menu and pastries, don't forget to check out the well-stocked selection of farm-fresh cheeses and other Arethusa Farm products. And, if you've got room aftewards, don't forget to stop at the Arethusa Farm Dairy Store for some ice cream -- it's also across the street, next to Arethusa al Tavolo. (Disclaimer: I grew up in the area, though I don't know any former or current employees of Arethusa.)

The roast beef sandwich, oh my gosh! Best I've ever had. From the farm-fresh divine Camembert…read morecheese, caramelized onions, delicious roast beef, horseradish sour cream, an onion roll - it was unreal. Every bite. Would drive an hour up here just for this. 5 stars!!!!

I sniffed in here with dad and we got java and pastries…read more The CANNOLI BAR candy bar tasted more white chocolate style and had shrapnel from a cannoli shell. It was not my jam but could work for some. They offer real maple syrup from the White family for a $1.00 charge. I do not know if my MAPLE _________ latte had it or not, but it was too legit to quit. Not too sweet either. Clear maple taste. Whole milk requested. Served in a mug with quality java. RATING = A. The interior is country quaint basic and not going overboard but rather erring simple and open without crowding with stuff. The location is great at the bottom of the slope in downtown. APPLE FRITTER with MAPLE GLAZE: -- I would have preferred a plain cake donut or old-fashioned cake with maple glaze, but this was good -- semi-firm -- medium-sized -- moderate amount of maple glaze has authentic color and taste -- not a sugar bomb -- dark color to bread -- not soft inside, medium-soft inside -- up to medium sweet -- not oily or greasy, tastes more on "slightly" healthy style RATING = A- SFOGLIATELLE pastry: -- this clam shell looking pastry is filled with sweet ricotta cheese -- moderate amount of cheese -- lightly sweet -- tasty -- bread is semi-firm -- I am more of a Zeppole fan, but this is good RATING = A They have bags of Ethiopian coffee which is funny because everywhere we go we see Ethiopian coffee for sale lately. The last time was in September in Portland, Oregon.

Definitely 5 stars from my first visit, but I don't give 5 unless I go to a place a few times…read more A wonderful woman welcomed us, gave my lils a small cookie and made two delicious cappuccinos for my husband and I. Very friendly service, clean area and clean bathroom. So glad we stopped here. Next time in the are I will definitely be back!m The other desserts looked amazing! The cookies and the giant peanut butter cookie was delicious as well.

Lovely, friendly, healthy options especially for those of us who are gluten and dairy free. Service…read morewith a smile. Welcoming to my dog too. Secret gem.

Food is ok. The staff is not the friendliest. Customer service needs improvement, a nice welcome,…read moreor hello would be a good start.

Love their lemonades and smoothies and on the weekends they have donuts from Brooklyn baking and…read morethey are some of the best I've ever had! Everyone is so friendly and helpful! You can tell either order on the toast app or at the door/window upfront to go or sit down and eat/drink inside, is super cute in there! Everything I've had from here is so good!

I was in Litchfield, looking for an early coffee spot. Toast & Co was the one. I arrived at an…read moreOrder Window (apparently there is inside dining from another entrance). One person was waiting for their order, but otherwise there was no line to order. I waited a few minutes before any of the few workers in the kitchen came over to greet me. A friend was telling me he had a similar experience. Seems like there should be a better way. I just wanted a Black Iced Coffee and it was delivered not long after I ordered. It was made with Omar coffee, which for me is about as close to the Middle as you can find. My coffee was decent, but not one I would look forward to in the future. 3.25 Stars

I go hiking and then check out reviews of local bakeries. It's what I do…read more I love morning glory muffins and have had them at quite a few places. Everyone seems to use pretty much the same recipe with some slight variations. The muffins I had here were weird. I don't know what that dominant spice they used is but it was really kind of awful. Weird is just the only word I can think of to describe it. And the muffin was not dense at all. It kind of fell apart when you bit into it. I took a "sour cherry" pastry home snd it was ok. The apricot scone was bleh. I think this place will be a skip in the future.

An adorable and bustling cafe in Kent! It was extremely busy on a Saturday morning in October, but…read morefortunately the line to order at the counter moved quickly, and there was enough turnover that we were able to get seats without waiting too long. However, they were out of a lot of bakery items by noon, so I'd recommend getting there early on the weekends. I went for the Smoked salmon bagel, and I kid you not, it was a religious experience. By far, the best jalapeño cheddar bagel I've ever had. I don't know how they made it but angels most definitely had to be involved. Order it with the scallion cream cheese and pay the extra $0.50 for the capers, it's worth it. I don't live in the area, so I will pray to the food gods to present me with an opportunity to return & eat that sandwich again.

This was always going to be a crap assignment, but somebody had to be the first CT Bagelry I…read morevisited after going to three awesome NYC Bagel Shops. It ended up being Nick's Handmade Bagels. Nick's is a small takeout bagel shop. I ordered a sesame bagel and a container of veggie cream cheese for later. The bagel was decent but didn't really stand out. It was on the chewy side. The veggie cream cheese felt a bit phoned in. There were tiny specks of veggies, but not enough to add flavor or texture. I suspect Nick's is one of the better bagel shops in Litchfield County. It just doesn't compare to NYC's Bagels. 3.25 Stars

Ehh... Best bagels…read morenorth of Naugatuck, Connecticut... Which is not saying much from this New Jersey native. Really nice people behind the counter, typical bagel shop feel and atmosphere, good prices. The scallion cream cheese was the highlight. And even that was a 6.5 out of 10. Better than grocery store, bagels, better than sandwich shops that pretend they make bagels...as at least they had some chew. Toppings sparce. That's the best I got. I'll be back as it is the best and only option around and it does, oddly, scratch the itch.

All about the vibes in here, the place is filled with CT memorabilia and Naugatuck HS year books…read morewhich was super cool to see esp since I have many friends that went there. The interior is modern rustic with a twist of bohemian indie style. There are so many things to look at and be entertained by. The seating options are great and comfy. The service was quick, sweet, spunky, and helpful. I got a frozen matcha with the suggested cheesecake blackberry flavor via the barista and it didn't disappoint. I haven't tried any of their readily available pastries in their display case but I know I will one day. My matcha was around nine dollars, which is what I'd expect from a privately locally owned place like this. Worth it though, esp if you're hanging out for awhile and like great quality. I can see myself coming back one morning and hanging out with someone here. Also, HUGE fan of punk rock so blink 182 in the background is making me stay here until I have to go to my eye doctor appointment around the corner. I feel totally in my element. I'll be back, thanks loaded goat !

Met some friends here and sat by the fireplace, the space was cozy, though it is pretty tight and…read morethe line was out the door when I visited. I like my coffee sweet, so the self-service bar was perfect for customizing. Somewhere they say this is the #1 coffee in the state... I'm not so sure. Probably wouldn't go out of my way to come back, but you can tell it has a loyal crowd!

Omg literally so good this is a new staple. Customer service is phenomenal and the hours are so…read moreaccommodating!

Went to check out the newly opened Triple Chocolate. There…read moreare so many options of drinks and desserts. I had not eaten dinner yet so I chose Nutella covered mini pancakes! There was nutella over every pit of those mini pancakes. The staff was friendly and the decor was really cute. If your a fan of Dubai chocolate this is your place‼ That is one of the next items I plan on trying next. Im a fan and hope to go back soon!

Chris and Emily are a great team at this roaster.i work near them and walk by every day smelling…read more fresh roasted coffee.

Great Young Couple and Yummy Coffee to Boot!!! Open on Thursdays and Sunday but worth the trip.read more