As the address might indicate, Shearwater Coffee Roasters lies in a small industrial complex that…read morehouses small and medium-sized businesses. This location is where the Shearwater beans are actually roasted (in 20lb batches, which counts as "really small" in the coffee industry). When I came by, I received a friendly and enthusiastic greeting from the personnel on site, who expressed no annoyance at being diverted from their normal wholesale activities. Shearwater has good beans, and those beans are roasted with care. I came in for some ground coffee that I could use while visiting Central Connecticut and walked away with a full pound of roasted coffee in the bean, 12oz of ground coffee, and a cold brew coffee to drink on my way back. The cold brew was delicious, and I liked the ground coffee (Honduras, I think) as well. The unground coffee made its way down to Philadelphia, where it's giving great pleasure to its recipients. Although Shearwater has espresso machines and some pour-over equipment on site, only the cold brew was available to retail customers like me. That was fair enough, but still somehow disappointing. If you're around Trumbull and are looking for some excellent coffee to take home, head directly to Shearwater without passing Go. Check their hours before you do, though; note for example that they close at 2PM on Fridays.

There aren't many coffee shops in this area, so I was intrigued to see such a highly-rated spot on…read moreYelp. As it turns out, this location isn't as much a cafe as a coffee tasting room. That being said, they always have at least one coffee brewing. On this early weekday afternoon, I got a 12 ounce of the Running Rapids (usually their cold brew) for $3.19. As other Yelpers have mentioned, there's no milk or sugar, leading to a pure and complex coffee experience. After letting it cool a bit, it was very deep and flavorful. It was nice to see a bit of the operation since the space is open. There are a few shelves with coffee accessories and a few stools for perching.

This is honestly one of the better quick breakfast spots I've been to in a while. I used the…read moredrive-thru since it was raining, and the service was fast and easy. Got a bacon, egg, and cheese on a bagel, and it was excellent. The bagel was soft and clearly fresh, and the sandwich itself was made really well--everything tasted high quality and balanced. This is easily a 5-star spot for me. Definitely one of those places that's a little too convenient because I can already tell I'll be coming back a lot more than I should. Looking forward to trying more of their menu.

This hole in the wall coffee shop in Trumbull is so cute. Tucked away apart of the noble gas…read morestation. Although a part of noble it's adorable has its own seating area and gives real New England coffee shop vibes even in the space it's in. I got an iced latte and Caesar chicken wrap. The latte camp quick and was very good. They have multiple options for flavors and specials for coffee like gingerbread latte or peppermint and eggnog! I'm stuck in my ways and got no flavor but I know people out there who do love flavors would come here in a heart beat knowing this. The wrap was really fresh and didn't take that long to wait for it to come out. I enjoyed my latte and wrap in there seating area and felt very relaxed. The baristas were cheerful and polite.

A little skimpy depending who is making the sandwiches but the ingredients and flavors are top…read morenotch! Creative and delicious. Wonderful cozy environment very friendly staff and an extremely accommodating owner. Every dessert is homemade to perfection. I love this cafe!

The inside feels cozy and there's plenty of seating- we chose the corner booth. The service is…read moregreat; the employees were very accommodating, helpful, and friendly. We received our food and drinks quickly. We ordered two iced strawberry matcha lattes. Unfortunately, they were pretty terrible and borderline undrinkable. I don't doubt that their coffee is good, but this was disappointing. The color was not great, it had no actual matcha flavor, and not nearly sweetened enough (even with the strawberry syrup). It pretty much tasted like chalky water with strawberry seeds. I ordered the turkey bacon, egg, Gouda cheese with spinach on a multigrain roll. I enjoyed it, and both the turkey and eggs were cooked well. I feel like there wasn't enough cheese, but maybe that's just me. However, the sandwich was kind of dry and I had to ask for ketchup so I could just have some moisture. My partner ordered the chipotle chicken sandwich. The chicken didn't have much flavor, but the sauce was good.

When I walked in, there was quite a long line, but I must say those girls worked their butts off…read moreand I was able to order my food and get it within. I would say like 25 minutes, which was really good. The sandwich was nice. The vibe in the café was nice. They had a game for interacting tables, comfy chairs, high barstool tops. All of the workers were so pleasant and sweet. I was super surprised with a really fast service and it was good. The food was good. The drinks were made well. I would definitely go back with my family on a Saturday morning or even sit outside.

Huge line of course but that's what is expected at such a popular spot! I wish the price point was…read morea bit more justified, some of the coffees were lacking in flavor especially the vanilla iced latte my friend got. However the specialty lattes like cookie butter were worth the wait! Lots of seating, even during peak business! Chill music, definitely a great study spot!

Fantastic sandwich. Well worth the price. I'll be eating there again for sure…read more I went to the new Stratford location on main st. Next to the ups store in Oronoque plaza.

Food was overpriced and the woman up front was not friendly at all. Overall very disappointed. I…read morewas excited for this bakery to come to Stratford but I won't be returning.

I visited Posh Tea Room on Valentine's Day as it was a surprise from my fiance. It was the sweetest…read moregesture of him to take me to a tea room considering he does not even like tea. When we arrived we were told it would be just a few minutes as we were early. No problem! We had no agenda so that was completely fine. However, our reservation was at 1pm and we did not get seated until 1:30pm. It would not have been as bad if one of the staff simply came out to say sorry we will get you seated as soon as we can. There was literally no contact with anyone. We kept poking our heads around to make sure they knew we were there. The worst part was there were numerous open tables. I would've been fine had they sat us as given us some water vs. just waiting in the waiting room Once we were seated, our waitress was as pleasant as anyone could be. Very very kind. We ordered the winter tea service and started out with the tea sandwiches. They were very tasty as was the tea. Because we were so hungry we finished everything before the scones arrived. Once they arrived, they nice and warm which was a nice touch. However, the inside was still raw and doughy. I picked around it as best I could. The pianist was a nice addition. I just wish, especially with this being a surprise that it would have a better experience.

We had the best afternoon tea at Posh Tea Room in Monroe today! I had a rough week and needed to…read morerelax, and hit up Google for a spot within an hour or two. The photos and menu looked great - I had no idea they only opened a couple months ago, until our server mentioned it. You wouldn't guess it, based on the attention to detail and how smoothly everything runs. It's a lovely space. They take your coats, give you purse hooks, and have a piano player jazzing up the ambiance with mellow yet uplifting tunes. The table was set perfectly with china and all the accessories you need with tea. There is a fancy/classy, yet casual, vibe. We were excited to find out we could both pick our own teas and that we didn't have to agree on one tea service (for food). The scones and treats were the same on all, but the sandwich selection varied on the three different afternoon tea menus. I opted for the "classic", which came with coronation chicken salad, ham/cheddar/mango chutney, cucumber, smoked salmon, and egg salad sandwiches. My husband got the "teas around the world" which came with Brie/apple/honey, ham/gruyere/dijon, olive tapenade/sundried tomato, chickpea/tzatziki, and a spiced chicken sandwich. All were excellent!! And when we finished, they even offered us more if we wanted them. The teas were great! We were allowed to pick our own teas (didn't have to share) from a broad menu of teas. The owner buys direct in London to get some of the finest teas that are not available locally. I am caffeine free so opted for Marian Wright Edelman's Guardian's Grace, a fruity herbal tea that was relaxation in a teacup for me. My husband first tried the Elizabeth Cady Stanton's Strength Blend, and the also had Mary McLeod Bethune's Essence of Uplift. They were all different, but all very tasty, and perfectly brewed. It also wasn't lost on me that the teas were named after amazingly strong women throughout history, and that we were enjoying them at a woman owned business, on International Women's Day! The scones were delivered fresh out of the oven with your choice of clotted cream, jam, or lemon curd (YES to all, please!) or also butter. The pastries I believe are a rotating selection, but all were tasty bites. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, welcoming, and hospitable. It's a nice easy pace, with two hours reserved for your experience. It was a wonderful escape from reality! I really appreciate Laurie, Donjae, and Ingrid for creating the perfect experience for us today. 10/10 highly recommend. Call ahead for reservations!

Great healthy cafe that offers tons of good quality ingredients for lunch, snacks and breakfast…read more Staff is super friendly and helps with any menu questions Portions are large but prices are a bit high The smoothies are full of Fresh fruits and sit very heavy on the belly Açaí bowls are full of goodness and healthy oats Sandwich with handmade potato chips was the best They take credit card

How cool that there's a space/astrology themed cafe in CT! Loved the decor, and then menu had a…read morebunch of great choices. We enjoyed our smoothies and sandwiches a lot! Even the housemade chips were delicious. We appreciated that they get their bread fresh from NYC daily! Everything was high quality. We'll definitely be back when we're looking for a healthy bite! Everyone was friendly, and it's convenient that they have a drive thru as well.

Cannot say enough good things about BD Provisions in Newtown, this is a place that I will be…read morecertainly revisiting again soon! The owners and staff are so friendly and helpful. This bulk store has coffee roasting, fresh nut butters, local honey, vinegars, bulk baking (including GF) and so much more! We love their focus and mission on sustainability- You can shop using the mason jars and return them the next time to have them cleaned. Every Saturday if you go into the store, you'll catch their coffee roasting in action, which is always cool to see. They offer a wide variety of gift options and packaging, which I couldn't recommend more upcoming celebrations. They will help you create it or you can put it together yourself too. There is plenty of parking and they have later hours so you can swing by after work (located right off of the Main Street).

Good selection of products, but won't return due to the poor customer service. The woman working…read moregave us an attitude and then pointed out that they were closing in 5 minutes (which we were already aware of and quickly bagging up all of our items) - she was obviously in a rush to leave. When I worked in retail, rushing paying customers out of the store was a big no-no.

Straight to the point, no frills and most importantly - great coffee!! Pastries, donuts, breads and…read morebagels for all your snacking needs. Variety of ice and hot coffee flavors. Reasonably priced. Super friendly service. I look forward to returning.

Stopped in one morning after a class at rowhouse. Clean place and there was a long line. The coffee…read moreis already made and pumped out (or take. From the chiller for the ice coffee). I got the pistachio which was pretty good. Also tried the ketogenic plant-based eggs. Not sure the brand. But it was Meh. The worker offered to add either chives, "cheese" or "bacon" bits, which was nice. I went with the chives. Glad I did, because not sure if it would have had any flavor otherwise. In short, go for the coffee...maybe they will expand their menu in the future. Some protein muffins, oatmeal or grits would be great...

This is a well run Starbucks. They had a few bumps when they first opened with quality of drinks…read more But overall, this is a good one. On my last trip here when I went to pick up my drink after ordering via the app. It appears that somebody took my drink, thinking it was theirs. Once the staff and I realize what it happened. They apologize profusely and quickly made a replacement drink. This is also a very cozy location with ample seating.

This is the BEST!! Never had a problem…read more Always greeted with a smile or a greeting!!! Mobile order always done!! Baristas will even help you order!! The Best one around!!