Molten Java has been a staple in my life ever since I was in middle school and it was located at what is now half of Relay Bookhouse. I make a point of visiting every time I'm in town. I'm pretty sure their pumpkin spice lattes have actual pumpkin in them (!!). The Turkish Latte is my go-to drink, and the veggie chili never disappoints. The staff has always been super friendly in my personal experience. Plus it's fun to browse all the cool trinkets and art that they have lining the walls. read more

Molten Java - :) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

Molten is one of the strangest places that I have ever encountered. The decorum is fun and very stereotypical coffee shopesque. The staff are incredibly friendly, each with their own great personalities. The coffee is probably the best in Bethel. O'neils makes an okay cup of coffee, but Molten's is still better. The regulars can get a little inappropriate and unruly at times but it's a hipstery coffee shops with dyed haired baristas so what do you expect? The food is good. A lot of beans, burritos, and chili. This is establishment is most certainly keeping Bethel... Regular. It's a wonder how the bathroom doesn't smell like a Mexico City porter potty. The upstairs is nice and quiet, but due to the awful and rude 13 year old bmx kids, it gets closed early. I would recommend Molten. The coffee is good, the atmosphere is charming, and the staff are incredibly friendly. read more

Molten Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

I love Molten! I went in for a Vanilla Latte and thoroughly enjoyed it! The staff, who are always friendly and kind, are being diligent about protecting themselves and the public during the Pandemic. Always a wonderful experience at Molten Java! Please, everyone let's keep supporting them! read more

I always love doing into MJ. the krakatoa is the BEST hot chocolate. It's even good cold over ice.

Wendy and the crew are simply the best. You'll never have a bad cuppa joe there. I've traveled all over the country and you'd be hard pressed to find better coffee. It's hands down my favorite coffee house. read more

Molten Java - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Bethel, Connecticut

So I basically just paid $6.00 for two plastic cups-as I came home and dumped out my coffee and made my own brew!!!!! I ordered an iced coffee with white chocolate, an iced coffee with hazelnut, and a pretty rock solid chocolate chip cookie. It's never a good sign when the barista has to go to the sink to run the syrup under hot water since it was like glue from sitting for god knows how long. After taking my first sip I contemplated spitting it directly into the garbage can since I nearly threw up in my mouth. The white chocolate was like gelatin and it wouldn't even mix into the coffee-when I poured it out into the sink it was like dumping tar down the drain. GROSS!!!!!! The hazelnut wasn't any better as the coffee itself tastes worse than McDonald's watered down brew. Long story short go anywhere other than here for coffee-I'm sure you can get a better cup at the Mobil station. read more

Artsy coffee house! When they first opened in their new location, it seemed to be an immediate hit. Their featured coffees rotate daily, so I am always in for a surprise. And there's no pressure if you care to hang loose for awhile. Lately (the last couple months, anyway) there have been some changes (an idiotic 4-day period in which to use a full "frequent flyer" card; staff turnover), but most apparent has been the owner's attitude change. Where I had previously gone nearly every day for coffee "and", now I choose to go elsewhere if the owner's car is visible near the shop. I hope she wakes up and realizes that a crappy attitude affects her business even more than whatever she perceives as being at fault for the falling off in clientele. read more

Fantastic! Love it here! I have been a customer since there original location up Greenwood Avenue in the old Noe's! the service is always fantastic, top notch! the selection of drinks and goodies to eat are wonderful! My favorite are Hot Smocoa and Turkish Hot Cocoa, and many more. A great spot to stop in and meet up with friends! I love the art work and the atmosphere! Wendy is a true rockstar and goddess! read more

Love this place! Great place for studying and the atmosphere is very relaxing, they play great music as well. On top of it, all the people who work there have been utterly sweet and kind. Thumbs up. They have very neat trinkets and some of the best incense sticks as well! read more

One of my favorite places in Bethel and the exact kind of local small business you should support! The staff is always friendly and smiling, the atmosphere is eclectic and relaxed, and their specialty hot cocoas and lattes are the definitely the best and most unique in the area. I never mind spending a little more if it's at a place like this. read more

A very cute cafe. I love the homemade peanut butter cookies and ice coffee. It has a very eclectic ambience. The few times I've been to it, there is always plenty of seating and not packed st all. It's comfortable read more

I worked at Molten for years and to this day I love everyone there. The coffee the food the atmosphere is and always be the best most welcoming place in CT. Wendy is the most genuine boss and person I have had the honor of working for. Whoever wrote that paragraph of negative nonsense is wrong. The food is always checked and always fresh. I love you Molten read more

Wendy has created a warm and friendly atmosphere with its eclectic decor and off beat giftware. Delicious coffee drinks and yummy pastries!

I'm not a huge "lets hang out at the coffee house all day" kinda guy but I always enjoy whatever I get at Molten. If you are a coffee house aficionado this place is really authentically funky and a must try. A nice break from the corporate coffee empire. read more

This is exactly the kind of funky, friendly coffee house in a meandering old Victorian house that you want to find in a pretty little town but so seldom do! It's a gem. Keep it up guys! Here's to many summer hours wiled away on your shady porch with perfect espresso... read more

What a let down. Went to Molten Java a few times in the old location and thought is was a pretty cool place. Didn't get anything other then tea, but it was a good experience. Went to the new location for the first time and was excited to check it out and get some lunch. The menu was all over the place and hard to read. The food was pre made and then micro waved. The two women working there were not nice and not very helpful. They charged me for tap water, ridiculous. They have a fee if you use debit or credit under $8. Over all, the food was gross and the service was horrible. Will never go there again, I highly do not recommend it. read more

Fine coffee and atmosphere, but the woman at the counter was beyond RUDE! She spoke to my mother like she was a 3 year old, nobody needs that when they're just trying to grab a chill cup of coffee. read more

Great local coffee shop with a friendly staff and of course great coffee! My kids love going there as well.

Great Capps. Great Vibes. Great Jazz nights/live music. Really authentic. The barista with the narwhal tatt makes THE best best best cappuccinos! Baristas should check out the movie 'The Perfect Cappuccino'- to appreciate the passion and values that go into making a proper espresso drink! Definitely worth a trip.- In addition- the support of local artists is evident as the work rotates throughout the months. read more

not the best coffee shop around, but definitely not the worst. I like that they have quirky drink names and flavor combinations but the coffee itself would keep me coming back for more. As for the customer service, so far in my experience had been acceptable. No one has ever been rude nor has anyone displayed exceptional customer service. finally the place itself is cozy but odd. It seems very old a little cluttered but not dirty. So overall Molten Java is OK, I wouldn't be opposed to going there again but its not the first place i'd think of if I was craving coffee. read more

I have gone to this place for years and continue to enjoy going there. The coffee is always good. I have been addicted to the chocolate muffins they sell for as long as I can remember. I've loved those baked goods literally for years.... I used to hang after high school and play chess in the old location. Such awesome memories. Now that I'm out of college I find this is a great place to catch up on things on my laptop or hang out with friends. I also enjoy just swinging by to grab a coffee to go though, too. This place better live on forever. It's one of the few places with a great creative and positive energy around. read more

Coffee is fresh and delicious. It's a block away from my house so it's a convenient walk. Definitely a good find as far as coffee shops go.

This is by far my favorite coffee shop. Went in last week for a coffee and small snack. There's a great selection of healthy and delectable foods for everyone to choose from. The coffee is always made exactly how I want it and the staff always has a conversation with me while I wait. My service is friendly fast and the order is always right. It's a great place to go if you just need to swing in for a quick cup or if you're looking for a good quiet work space to get stuff done. Don't forget to check out their awesome specialty drinks too. A great selection of something new to try. Molten Java is amazing. read more

We go every week to pick up a pound of coffee (roasted at Molten Java). Great choices and a wide variety that I haven't found anywhere outside of NYC (specifically Porto Rico on Bleecker St). Most times we get Tanzania Peaberry or something from Peru. A couple of really unique drinks from the bar are the Turkish American (espresso, water, some sort of sweet syrup, and some exotic spices) and the Dirty Joe (a regular coffee with caramel syrup) which I like because they are not milk based. Cozy atmosphere and good location. read more

Awesome. STRONG coffee. Cool peeps behind the counter. Yummy coffee companion sweets. Love this place. It's an oasis in Bethel. Great music and a relaxing atmosphere. I could move in. read more

Cool coffee shop, has a really funky vibe. They have some cool jewelry for sale too. Love the cookies with my coffee! Staff is super nice and friendly they make you feel so welcomed.Love coming with friends always a great time :) read more

OK, so I don't have much of a reason to travel over to Bethel, but last week I was there and grabbed a coffee and a breakfast at this neat little coffee shop. Well, I've been thinking about it all week and am going there Saturday morning to grab a large "turkish" and maybe a breakfast burrito. Cool relaxing atmosphere...very authentic...and the coffee was AWESOME! Very nice staff as well! read more

Great espresso & great vibes. Staff super friendly! Relaxed atmosphere not crowded. They have cool art to look at hanging on the walls. Sometimes they have artists playing music. In the warmer months its nice to sit outside. Very unique place and the food is pretty good too, Im vegetarian so thats important! read more

Bathroom was 9.5 out of ten. Coffee was decent. Staff got a bit pushy after the shift change coinciding with peak hours. I suspect they cut off the internet to keep us from loitering even though we had been continually buying drinks. Would consider coming back if staff cut out the passive aggressive bullshit and asked us to leave outright. read more

I adore this cafe from its charming staff, to the quirky painted tables, to the odd selection of knick knacks for sale, to the board games for the borrowing, to the delicious cookies & pastries, to the fantastic coffee, to the wonderful array of teas!! :) It's an excellent place to plug in to study or catch some live music-which, from what I can tell, occurs quite frequently. Don't miss picking up a frequent beverage card to earn yourself a freebie! (The only thing missing is the option of veggie cream cheese for their fabulous bagels! ) read more

Neat little place, lots of books, boardgames, chess, etc. kind of hippy, but not really.

Great coffee, nice place to relax with a cup of coffee and hang out with a friend. I like the Dolan Plaza location MUCH better than the old one. Lots of parking. read more

Really cool vibe here, lots of people playing music. I don't think an older crowd might enjoy the coffee shop, definitely targeted towards the teen crowd. Lots of art on the walls. Staff is nice, drinks are good. Good atmosphere. read more

Great coffee, great people, great pastries, and fun entertainment. My favorite coffee shop. Just wish it were closer to NYC!

Nice indie coffee house with a slightly hippie vibe. Lots of different coffees to choose from. I like the outside seating and generally relaxed atmosphere of the place. I'd go here more if the Wi-Fi worked better. The last time I was in there I brought my laptop but couldn't get a connection, despite trying for about 1/2 hour. I heard later that they've been having issues with the wireless, which is a shame. read more

I love this coffee shop. It's located in a beautiful old house in the center of Bethel. The coffee is delicious and I recently had lunch there (home made vegetarian Chili) and it was so good! Some evenings they have music too. It's a nice place to come and relax. read more

I'm updating my review since Wendy did take the time to respond. I'm not sure I'll go back to her establishment as she didn't specify if she fired the employee or not. She also didn't condemn the action either but to be fair she did respond and that earns points or in this case two more stars. read more

Molten Java is a Bethel institution. The coffee drinks are solid - they usually have an interesting special latte, and the iced coffee is consistently good. There is also a reasonably good selection of vegetarian food - my favorites are the veggie chili, or, if you're around for breakfast the huevos rancheros bowl is HUGE and tasty. But Molten is really about a lot more than the coffee and food. They always have interesting local artwork on the wall, which is frequently rotated, and they host musical acts on a regular basis. It's an easy place to meet friends and talk, or make new ones. read more

I love you just the way you are....DON'T EVER CHANGE!!!!!!!! Seriously though, as far as coffee goes in the area molten Java is the best there's always a new drink to try, and a lovely treat to eat. The Baristas are friendly and always make me smile. I'm happy that they have been a part of my life for the past 10 years. Come find your new family at molten Java in Bethel. read more

A classic example of a place where the staff makes a small business truly shine. The coffee is good, the food is good, but there are a million "good" coffee shops - I keep going to Molten Java because of the friendly, wonderful baristas. The awesome breakfast burrito doesn't hurt either. read more