this place amazes me with their Nutella waffle that comes to perfection along with the lighting,…read morethe decor and their service which is all very good. I would recommend this place any day every day.

My go to coffee shop when I'm in the area. Their french toast and blueberry latte are to die for…read more My dad loves all their bagel choices. Have so much to choose from in both snacks and drink that you can't go wrong.

I am a very big fan of Alvarium Roasting Company. Their coffee has a lovely depth of flavorful on…read moreits own, but I enjoy ordering their monthly specialty drinks. Recent standouts were April's "What's up Doc" carrot cake latte, & May's "Blossom-Sauce" cold brew, which had a house black currant syrup and an elderflower cold foam. It's a relatively small space in the primary area, but they typically offer extra seating in another area, I think the brewery area. So that's nice. And it's a very relaxed, friendly, pleasant environment. I highly recommend going if you have not. While I have not attended any, I know they host events such as Cars + Coffee!

Parking: huge lot, but hard to notice if you're not paying attention…read more Decor: inside is a little deceptive from the other photos. It is a very small coffee shop with extra seating in a bigger room that is from the brewery, not a cozy area to do work in though. Staff: friendly Coffee/tea: nice selection, snacks are brought in from an outside vendor Overall: if you're looking for a quick pit stop this place is perfect...if your looking for that cozy cafe' vibe I'd shop around

A perfect spot for lunch that is not a big chain or national franchise. The sandwiches are large,…read morecreative, and delicious. It's a local spot with a (rare these days) message board to catch up on local events and functions.

We came to this cute breakfast and lunch place 15 minutes before they closed. The staff couldn't…read morehave been nicer and more helpful they even gave us a bundle of day old bagels for free. The matcha latte tasted "real" and was full of flavor. The pink drink tasted great too super fresh and refreshing The sandwich was packed full of bacon eggs and cheese and the bagel itself was Super fresh We will be back Plenty of parking They take cc Have free dog biscuits and bowl water outside for furry friends

Coffee crawl spot #5!…read more Froth coffee was on the Hartford coffee crawl, and of course the coffee connoisseur had to make an appearance! I've been here once before, but didn't get anything out of the ordinary This time I got the blueberry crumble Iced latte and a chocolate chunk cookie. The ice latte,l had blueberry drizzle, cheesecake cold foam and cheesecake crumble pieces on top. It was so good, however, it was like drinking dessert in a cup. Definitely a dessert latte! Service was quick, and the girls made my coffee promptly

Coffee and service are still great here. Stopped by with a group a friends to enjoy a cold brew…read moreiced coffee.

I'd like to share a disappointing experience from my visit on 4/15 at around 5:45 PM. After placing…read moremy order, the customer behind me received their drinks almost immediately. The barista then came into the lobby, closed the door, and smiled directly at me, which made me think she was returning to prepare my drinks. Instead, she picked up both tickets, looked at them, and threw them away without starting my order. She then began cleaning the machines and eventually went to the back, leaving me waiting for about 20 minutes with no update. When she returned, I asked for a refund since I needed to leave. Rather than processing it, she repeatedly insisted on making the drink, even after I clearly said I preferred a refund. She told me she would process my refund. Two days later the charge went through. The interaction felt confusing and poorly handled. I completed their survey, submitted a comment via their website, and sent them a Yelp message. None which were responded to.

My usual policy is that I don't order fish at a steak house and I don't order toast at the House of…read morePancakes. So why did I order a bagel at a place that clearly specializes in beignets? Well, the website said they were New York bagels(from my ancestral home, The Bronx), so I thought they might be exceptionally good. Nope. First the good--the decaf Cappuccino was exceptional. Good espresso base, nice foam. It couldn't have been better. Now, about the bagel. Not much variety; only plain or everything. They asked if I wanted it "warmed." I suspected that meant "in a microwave" so I said if it was fresh, I didn't need it warmed. When the bagel arrived, it was ice cold. Must have been kept in a fridge, which doesn't help the taste or texture of baked goods. Because of that, it did not seem particularly fresh. It was certainly not like the New York bagels of my childhood, unless you compare it to prepackaged commercial bagels (like Lenders). The staff was professional and helpful, and was glad to explain what was or wasn't available. Service was prompt. I'm sure I'll go back another time and try the beignets.

The Berlin Aroma Joe's is attached to a gas station on the west side of the Berlin Turnpike. They…read moreserve hot and cold coffee beverages, energy drinks, breakfast sandwiches and baked goods. I went through the Drive Thru for a black iced coffee -- so I'm not sure if there is inside seating. Service was fine. My black iced coffee was below average in terms of taste. It had a a slight burnt flavor. It just wasn't pleasant to drink, although I did drink it. Aroma Joe's is at the back of the pack for me in terms of area drive thru iced coffee options. I can't speak to their other drinks or their food. 2 Stars

Hands down the best vanilla chai makers!! I've tried other businesses and this is hands down the…read morebest! Customer service is always great too.

Decent donuts, nice local shop, good staff…read more Came to this location for another bakery, but hours were wrong so I had time to burn. Decided to hunt down a few different locations and this one popped up in the hunt. Location is a small space in a little plaza. Staff was friendly, recommended the strawberry donut. Price was 2 bucks a donut, so towards the higher side. Donut was fresh, dense with a heavy sugar shell and a strong artificial strawberry flavor. Not bad, but I prefer the lighter yeasty style donuts than the denser, sugar laden ones. As a local donut shop, it's good. The quality is there, but the donuts are not my style. They are good classic dunker style doughnuts though.

Today was a treat day, and I wanted to come here for a donut! I have a few friends who've been…read morehere, and they highly recommend the place. My BF got an iced coffee, which he thoroughly enjoyed. We grabbed an assortment of donuts to try, since it was our first time here. Their cinnamon rolls are huge, and it was nice and cinnamon-ey which I love. I also got the cruller to enjoy later. Now, to me, a cruller is nice and airy with a hint of crispness in the edges and a moist center. This was more like an old fashioned donut made into a twist, and it is probably one of the best old fashioned donut I have had ever! Nicely glazed, but that dough ... chef's kiss! We also grabbed their chocolate frosted and a Boston cream to share with our son. The employees are super nice and helpful. Only downside is they only serve coffee - iced or hot. I wish they had an espresso machine for lattes and cappuccinos. 4.5 stars!

, !!! I was so…read morehappy to find this store and be able to taste traditional Ukrainian food and goodies!!! It was also an opportunity to work on my Ukrainian language skills (I'm probably at a 4th grade level‍). The dumplings () and stuffed cabbage ( ) were amazing. I wish I had brought more home!!!! TY for opening this store!!!

Shchedryk is a Ukrainian and Eastern European Food Market in the plaza that's also home to Fancy…read moreSushi and Pho Bar. They have aisles of specialty food products. They also have premade food, and other food such as dumplings and meats that can be made in a multi cooker if you call ahead. I tried what seemed to be a savory fried dough that was stuffed with meat, and chicken and mushroom sauce served with potatoes from the premade food area. They were both good. Although I didn't buy any other products, there seemed to be a good selection and I like how things were displayed. Shchedryk is definitely worth exploring. 4 Stars