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

Fun rock music themed small breakfast shop. Big flavor and signature drinks/meals. Breakfast is my…read morefavorite meal and this place has it all. Always friendly/patient cashier. There are so many options but they can help point in the right direction. Fast service and just a cool little shop. Sandwiches, burritos, pancakes, vegetarian/vegan options. Coffee specials you'll never see anywhere else. Above all my friend's favorite. Dirty Energy drink combos. Pick your energy drink, add some flavored syrup and some candy. It's just fun all around shop. Was unsure when it first opened but quickly became my go to for something unique and delicious. Seating outside perfect for summer.

Came here during pride month and got their celebrate pride coffee, which was a cereal milk coffee…read morewith white chocolate drizzle, cupcake cold foam, and topped with fruit pebbles. It was on the sweeter side, but not too bad. For food, we got a bacon egg and cheese on everything bagel and a rainbow bagel toasted with chive cream cheese. Everything was very good, and came out quick This is a cool quirky little spot.

"I don't remember what day it was I didn't notice what time…read moreit was" (Spiral Starecase) No, I don't remember what day it was or where it was, but I know it was at a Yelp Elite function. One of my friends asked me (quite earnestly) if I had ever been to the Community Room Cafe for breakfast because "it's really great". Well, we went there today and I sincerely want to thank that unknown Yelper because the Community Room Café is excellent. We found it in the Constitution Square retail area bounded by Cedar St., E. Main St., Market Sq and Lowrey Place in the center of Newington, CT. Parking is plentiful in the Square's large parking lot. Their space is amazing -big, cheerful, inviting, comfortable, colorful (plenty of orange and black). There are plenty of various seating options in the form of couches, upholstered chairs, table/chair groupings, and counter-style seats by the windows. We saw a few medium sized groups gabbing away at the upholstered seat area and a few industrious folks clattering away on their laptops. We each went with an Avocado Toast (@ $9) with mashed avocado, diced egg, diced tomato, bacon crumbles, cilantro, and Everything bagel seasoning blanketing a big slice of toasted rye. Seriously, one of the best breakfasts we had this year. I went with a small cold brew coffee and a shot of sugar-free caramel ($4.25) while my wife went with a small light roast coffee ($3). We loved everything about the Community Room Café- the food, the vibe, the décor, the service.... Everything. PRO TIPS Their WIFI password is (one word all CAPS) ILOVEMY COFFEE They have a meeting room available to rent for $50/hour during business hours and $100/hour during non-business hours.

I finally had the chance to visit on a Saturday during the late morning after an appointment in the…read morearea. There were only a few people there, and there was plenty of seating. I chose a comfy chair with a table by the window I ordered an egg, cheese and sausage, breakfast sandwich, and to drink a raspberry cheesecake latte. My coffee was ready right away, and my sandwich was brought to me at my seat. Both orders were very good. The egg sandwich was huge. The egg is actually a large square. It was flavorful and satisfying. There are a variety of many items that include coffees, pastries, and breakfast items. The ambience is fairly cozy. There are couches, comfy chairs, and tables. After eating, I stayed another hour to finish a book I was reading. I would definitely visit again.

Best espresso martini flight in Ct!!! Staff was warm…read moreAnd welcoming. Definitely be returning.

I had to come try this spot after I saw the viral, double duo cup for coffee!…read more I ended up getting the cookie monster latte and coconut Island, however, $15 for a coffee is a little outrageous! I was told it was a large coffee split into two. Never again will I purchase one of these duo cups. The coffee itself is very good, but the pricing should be altered a little bit. We also got mini macarrones, which I thought would be better than a tasted! They were stale!! They taste it absolutely horrible and there was no flavor. No differentiation between the chocolate, coffee, or the lemon. It all tasted by straight sugar and cardboard. Yuck Unfortunately, I probably won't be back due to the pricing and the experience I had with the food

I found out about Omar's coffee through a friend and I'm so glad we tried it. The ordering site is…read morevery easy to use and within 2-3 days of placing my order it shows up promptly. My favorite is the vanilla caramel mocha. The coffee is a medium bodied and very flavorful. Depending on what you like you need very little creamer. I used to be a light coffee drinker now I've switched to oat milk (I know weird) but it's less calories and no where near as heavy as regular coffee mate. Works perfectly! The bags come in either ground or whole bean. We've gotten both and they are 12oz bags (not resealable so get something to put it in). Their Keurig pods are also flavorful and recommended. My only reason for 4 and not 5 stars is the vanilla mocha Keurig pod seem to clog my machine, maybe the grounds are too large. Check their website or emails they also send coupons all the time! Recommend.

Well balanced good coffee. I only have experience with the generally available pre-ground super…read moremarket varieties. They are pre ground which makes it a little hard to compare against whole beam. I find these coffees reliable, consistent and if you are stuck I the generic national brands these could be a good stepping point to better coffee. They price is somewhat cheaper than other premium coffees. It's always a good sight to me if a diner or other breakfast spot is offering Omar coffee. It will be better than the generics. These are not my favorite local coffees but they win on price and being approachable b the majority of coffee drinkers.

"Nothing you could say could tear me away from my guy…read moreNothing you could do, 'cause I'm stuck like glue to my guy" (Mary Wells) We took a morning coffee break, and had a wonderful time chatting, relaxing, sipping our drinks, and enjoying the friendly, mellow, and very chill atmosphere at the Café by New England Coffee Guy. They have plenty of seating, some upholstered furniture and we saw a few Friday morning telecommuters working on their laptops and sipping their coffees. Our order was a Chai Latte and a Cold Brew - each was $5. The pours were very large, and I swear that my cold brew was the very best I've ever had. I love coffee, drinking it hot or cold, and what I had here is in my all-time Top Five Percent. It was that good. I had a sip of my wife's Chai Latte and thought it was excellent as well. What really impressed me were the flavors of both drinks- not overpowering, but strong enough to appreciate them. The Coffee Guy has it all - specialty coffees, matcha, chai, espresso drinks, and pastries and sweet treats to pair with your coffee cup. We couldn't resist grabbing a few on our way out, and we took home a box with a Spinach croissant, iced blueberry scone, and a cruffin (croissant/muffin hybrid). We loved our visit to the Coffee Guy, and I was so impressed by the total experience, I just subscribed to their newsletter. So the next time we're looking for a midday break or afternoon pick-me-up..... I know a guy!

I didn't even know this place was here until it was on the coffee crawl!…read more I opted in for the Mocha iced latte with cherry cold foam. It was probably one of the best coffees I have had. Not too sweet but not bitter either. We talked to the owner for a little bit and he was very nice and personable. We will be back in the summer with our dog to sit out on the patio.

After a few recommendations from friends about this place I decided to try it myself and check if…read morewhat they say its true. Our First impression as soon as we walk in was how spacious and cozy it looked. Walking to the counter to see how many treats they had was priceless, trying to choose one was hard, we wanted to get everything: ) I tried a delicious chicken parmesan croissant my honey ordered a Parma Croissant that looked and tasted delicious. I also got a Peach Margo Green tea refresher that tasted nothing like Peach Margo. But everything else was really good. The kids serving were very friendly and helpful with us visiting for the first time,that was a plus.

I like Doro for certain things -- mostly dessert and pastries. I think the coffee is good, but I…read morehave had the same general experience that I haven't enjoyed at this Doro multiple times. I popped in because the parking lot was mostly empty. It wasn't particularly busy in the cafe either. There were two small groups ahead of me in line. I order my food and black iced coffee to go. I received my food. It even had to be heated. And I had to wait 10 minutes for them to give me my black iced coffee. Even though there are only two or three people waiting in the drink area. And that was after I said something. So who knows how long it would have taken. This isn't because of lack of effort. The baristas were doing things. They're making lots of drinks. But it's not clear for whom. They finish the drinks and they don't call people's names. Maybe they're for to go orders? I understand that restaurants need to make choices about how they run things. All I can say is, that it's not a good experience to get all of your food and you have to wait for a black iced coffee (a drink that takes very minimal effort) for 10 minutes. Even though you're one of only a few people in the drink area. I'm not going to change my review score. But these experiences definitely affect how often I visit.

As a longtime fan of Giv Coffee, I was excited to check out Eatery of Berlin on opening day, and it…read moreabsolutely delivered. I ordered my favorite Giv drink, an iced mocha, which was perfection. I also had a waffle, an absolute must-order, and the chicken caesar wrap, which was packed with tender, juicy chicken and full of flavor. What impressed me most was how smoothly everything ran on day one. Service was exceptionally fast, especially for opening day, and the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside, and everything was inaccurately clean. Berlin is so lucky to have this addition to the local food scene. I'm already looking forward to my next visit.

Hartford Coffee crawl spot #3 Bacon, Egg and Cheddar on a…read morecroissant We tried the seasonal French toast iced latte and a Salty Dog iced coffee with cold foam Everything came out quick and was made fresh. The girls were pleasant and patient with my indecisiveness They have some pastries, cookies and muffins and some drinks for the younger kids. They have a seasonal menu also with great coffee and tea selections. They also have bottled beverages and some merch to buy and support local Quiet little place where many come to work on their laptops with fresh flowers at every table