Easy 5 stars . My iced latte was delicious and you can really taste the excellent coffee quality,…read moregreat service too, i will definitely be back again to try other drinks and pastries.

This place nails the essentials: drinks, delicious bagels, friendly staff, and a relaxed vibe that…read moremakes you want to hang out for a while. The bagels are soft and chewy as a real CT/NY bagel should be. The cream cheese? Fluffy, smooth, and always spread perfectly. Never sloppy, too much, or too little. Drinks can be a little pricey, but I'm happy to support a small local business. And 95% of the time, they're spot on. They offer fun seasonal drinks that change now and then. I do wish they offered more in the way of breakfast sandwiches, but they always have a decent amount of pastries. Lots of seating both inside and out, and plenty of space for solo work or studying. A great spot if you're looking to post up with your laptop.

This is the cutest little coffee shop in the area! I'm wondering why it took me so long to visit…read moreLatte Soul because this stop is a must. It's a cozy, whimsy coffee shop with fun photo ops, specialty tea and coffee. It's nearby Quinnipiac and likely serves a younger demographic. I have seen and followed this shop on Instagram since they had opened and was on my list. The service was great, the ladies helping me was so nice. I tried a seasonal special called Nadine's Guava Matcha Latte--a flavor I haven't seen anywhere else. It had guava pure and guava whip which all looked made in house. The matcha was a good flavor too. The drink was too sweet for me and would likely order less sweet next time. I would like to try one of their coffee drinks next time. If you are in the Hamden area, I definitely recommend giving Latte Soul a try.

The cutest spot for a coffee!! They were so warm and welcoming; plus the coffee drinks were…read moredelicious. On the sweeter side but still good!! Its in a plaza and has parking as well. Can't wait to go back and try more!

We stopped at this place after hiking at sleeping giant. The food there is so delicious. I have a…read morespecial called G.O.A.T. Which has 2 eggs, cheese, maple sausage, bacon, hashbrown, and house-made chipotle aioli on a hard roll. My friend also got a sandwich from the special menu, but unfortunately, I can't remember the name of it offhand. The staff was super friendly.

I'd heard good things about this place so when a friend wanted to meet for breakfast and suggested…read morefunnels, I decided to check it out. Located right by sleeping giant State Park in Quinnipiac College. It's in a great location although blink and you'll miss it as it's tucked away. The interior was nice and the menu was well placed however, I was not very impressed with my sandwich. I ended up getting the Caprese Panini, but when I got it, it was oozing o Out cheese because I think it needed a more substantial bread than I was given. With my unsweetened iced tea it came out to be about $14 which was not a bad amount, but the sandwich left a little bit to be desired. My friend got an egg sandwich and it looked much better so maybe I just ordered the wrong thing and we'll have to try out some other breakfast items.

We stopped into Bread & Chocolate shortly after noon on a Sunday knowing they were closing in under…read morean hour. Most of their baked goods were sold out, which totally made sense because it was nearly closing time and the items that remained looked delicious. So we were sure that whatever had been sold before was more of the same. I ordered a hot latte and the kiddo ordered a raspberry tea. We also decided to order toasted sandwiches (grilled vegetables for me and grilled cheese for her) to enjoy in the shop. Enjoy we did! The latte was served with a foam smiley face. The espresso was strong and delicious and tempered nicely by the milk. Her tea was piping hot and fruity. The sandwiches were toasted but not blazing hot, for which we were thankful because we were very hungry. They also weren't greasy - an issue I have with other toasted sandwiches. As a side note - why do sandwich shops slather sandwiches in oil or butter when a simple iron sandwich press and a hot grill will suffice? Anyway, our sandwiches were great! They were filling but didn't leave us feeling lethargic (please refer back to the not greasy comment.) We were so happy to have a good meal and a seat after a long tour around the Quinnipiac campus. Bussing one's table is expected and the staff kept the tables spic and span in between patrons. Speaking of the staff, the young man who took our order and was servicing the dining area was kind and patient as we ordered. We made sure to leave fifteen minutes before closing because we didn't want to be THOSE people, namely the couple in the corner who'd setup their computer shop and looked to have no intention of leaving without a fight. We will definitely return to Bread & Chocolate if we find ourselves in the area again.

This place was extremely disappointing…read more I've had their bread at local restaurants and always thought it was excellent, which is what motivated me to visit in person. Over the past few months, I tried stopping by three separate times, twice they were already closed, and once they had completely sold out of bread. I finally made it there on a Sunday morning, and they had only one loaf left, and not a type I wanted. We decided to order two egg and cheese sandwiches (one with turkey bacon). Both were terrible. The rolls were soft, soggy, wet, and flavorless. Each sandwich had a single egg placed off-center, so half the roll barely had any egg at all. The turkey bacon was so bad we removed it and threw it out. Normally, I would have just moved on and not returned. But what really pushed me to write this review (which I never write) was the carrot cake we purchased. We took it home, refrigerated it, and tried it later that evening. It was, without question, the worst piece of carrot cake I've ever had. The frosting was hard, dry, stale, and completely lacking flavor, no sweetness at all. The cake itself was equally bad: dry, crumbly, and utterly tasteless. There was no hint of carrot, cinnamon, nutmeg, or any spice, just bland, dry crumbs. The cake was completely lacking sugar. After two bites, we threw it in the garbage. I don't say this lightly. I've been cooking and baking for decades, hold a degree in Hotel & Restaurant Management, and spent over 20 years in the industry. I've traveled extensively and eaten outstanding food around the world. For me, someone who genuinely loves desserts, to throw cake away (which is rare) says everything. I understand it was a Sunday and that fresh baking may not be happening that day, but it's simply not acceptable to sell baked goods from prior days that are clearly stale. Even more concerning than the staleness however, was the complete lack of flavor in the product. The sandwiches were disappointing, but that cake was on another level. I won't be returning for sandwiches or desserts, but perhaps the bread.

I finally had the absolute pleasure of visiting Crossroads recently. What an outstanding place…read more Super awesome, cool and friendly owner/staff. Inviting comfy space. So far, I have only tried the one latte, the jasmine peach latte, which had peach puree, house made jasmine syrup, house made white tea cold foam and dried peaches. It was probably the best latte I have ever had. While their specialty drinks are only available small & medium, their sizes are 16 oz, 20 oz, 24 oz, so the small is actually the equivalent of some shops' large. I have only heard good things about their baked goods/pastries and they both looked and sounded amazing. I can't wait to try one hopefully very soon! Overall it was as close to a perfect experience as you get. Must try for sure. Immediate top spot for me.

Recently obsessed with this local coffee joint. Been spending the week in North Haven checking out…read moresome spots. Super cozy place, eco friendly with some of the best coffee/matcha. Friendly service at the counter, few tables inside to lounge at. My wife and I frequent the Last Drop in Monroe and this is ultra comparable. Very good pricing and kudos to them for using and making homemade syrups! I am a matcha guy so I get an iced matcha latte with vanilla cream cold brew. My wife has had the special Cherry Cold Brew which sells out quick and some lattes with cinnamon brown sugar, fantastic. I vow to get there early enough one of these days to try their blueberry muffins, always sells out quick. They have a host of other pastries as well, you are missing out if you don't try this place.

This place doesn't know what it wants to be. It's kind of a coffee shop but they don't sell drip…read morecoffee?!?! It's outrageous to me that you would not have black coffee as a coffee shop. They also don't sell bags of beans. The latte and Americano we got were so weak tasting. They are kind of a bar but the atmosphere is really not anything remotely like a bar. It's hard to imagine popping in here for a glass of wine. Kind of a tea house but not leaning into this. Pick something and do it well. Right now they're trying to be all the things and doing them all badly. The hours are also so infuriating, why would you not be open early or on Sundays? I live down the street but most times when I get an inkling to go here it's closed. Sometimes the vibes are super weird too. Today was pleasant but other times I have been in it was dead silent, so uncomfortable. I want this place to improve so that I can enjoy going here but it's not working as it is now.

Really fantastic little spot! Lots of comfortable places to sit and enjoy a great cup of coffee or…read moretea. Towards the end of the week, they stay open later and offer beer and wine and often live music. Rose is an amazing barista and so welcoming! Great food and drink served with a smile. Will certainly be returning!

I have passed by this shop many times and finally had the chance to stop in…read more It's located in the first floor of a home so there is street parking available. Estate house coffee offers a variety of drip coffee and cold brew. The owner was kind and took his time to get the perfect cold brew to milk ratio for me. Would definitely stop by again to try their hot coffees

Amazing customer service and an excellent cup of coffee. No acidity, full of flavor, and just solid…read morecoffee. Also, the blueberry, chocolate chip cookie was perfect. Fresh blueberries, balanced, not too sweet. Delish. Will be back for more!

#28 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more Not the most vibey place to study and do work, but they do have a lot of seating, lots of food options, and delicious drinks! I came in on Tuesday afternoon and there were quite a few people. The barista was so so nice and advocated for me when a lady tried to cut me in line. Very kind of him! They offer student discounts for drinks which is also lovely. I got the moonrise latte (combo of dark chocolate and white chocolate mocha) and it was delicious! Very strong, not too sweet, and a great balance. If I was in the area again, I would drop by for a drink to go.

We were in the area and stopped in for coffee. I am thrilled we did! The Saturday morning staff was…read morefriendly, helpful, and offered suggestions and options. In a day of DD and Starbucks where the employees are bothered if you have a question this was a welcome surprise. I noticed nods to American pride and respect which I greatly appreciated and respect. The quality of the coffee and workmanship of our lattes was top notch (and resulted in me ordering a berry smoothie and iced Wiccan tea-bliss!!). All in all I'm happy and will be back next time in the area. Awesome