"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.

The location is great and convenient being in Gastropark however I was disappointed at their…read moredrinks. We got the iced pumpkin spice latte that just tasted like watered down coffee with a sprinkle of cinnamon. Barely any milk, too. The iced caramel latte also wasn't good at all and was very watery. No coffee/espresso flavor in either of the drinks. However, service was quick and the staff was friendly. But I won't be back unfortunately.

I really enjoy Gastro Park, it's such a fun, inviting space, for kids and adults alike. They've…read morerecently introduced Alvarium Roasting to Gastro Park. I was tempted to get the very tasty coffee cocktail Pawsh Spice, but decided to try something else off their summer menu. Beary, Well Shaken is an invigorating blend of berry iced tea, fresh lemon juice and sparking water. This sounds very basic, and it's caffeine free, but it's so energizing and truly refreshing, it felt like it's caffeinated. My mom loves their capuccino. It's creamy, rich and delightful. I'm so glad Alvarium Roasting is now at Gastro Park.

Caffe Aronne sits in the center of the mall's first floor where Starbucks used to be. Staff was…read morefriendly and efficient. I got a cortado with chocolate and I'm quite impressed on how well the flavor marries well with the espresso. I've had cortados at numerous business and this one by far is my favorite. They also serve a few breakfast items that can be very filling. There's ample lounge and table seating nearby as well.

On our resent mall trip, we tried the new coffee shop, Caffe Aronne. It's located in the old…read moreStarbucks spot, a very central location of the mall. There are tables and chairs near by if you want to sit and enjoy your coffee. The cafe's drink offerings are short and sweet with the classics, a few signature drinks, and some sandwich offerings including brunch all day. I tried the Honey Oat Chai Latte which was very flavorful, spicy, and the tea didn't over power the touch of honey. My mom got the Nutella Frostbite, an iced blended drink with Nutella, espresso, and milk. Both of our drinks were very good, but the price tag is pretty steep. It's a high-end, organic, strong coffee, definitely for a true coffee connoisseur. The Nutella Frostbite was $10 for example. It is nice to have a new cute coffee and drink option at the mall that is easy to grab while shopping. The service was very quick and friendly. Plus, there was no line for a Saturday.

Great coffee, atmosphere and service! Excellent breakfast sandwiches - I've had most of them and…read morenever been disappointed!

I'm grateful to live close enough to J René that I can walk or bike here without issue. This is a…read moretown with many great coffee options, and J René is arguably the best, depending on what you're into. It's more expensive than a Dunkin or Starbucks... of course. I can't believe some of the reviews. The coffee is roasted in house, the syrups are from scratch. If they could fit a cow in their (way too small) parking lot they'd probably have fresh milk and cream, too! Went in yesterday for a work meeting and the service was even better than usual. The vibe and atmosphere here is great for meetings, business or casual. My associate and I split a Siphon Pot to start. If you have the time, this is the very best way to enjoy your coffee. It really pulls the flavor out of the beans, on par with a pour over or aeropress, but it's also perfect for sharing. Afterwards, we both got Cortados, which were excellent, and I brought ice coffee back to the office for the man we left behind to run things. He sighed happily after sipping it, commenting that he could tell it was from J René. Why not 5 stars? The food is ok but I'm not a big fan of the pastries I've tried here. They're "fine". Normally my wife will get one and I'll try a bite or two. She's really into croissants and won't get them from here, saying they're a waste of money. The prices can feel a little steep here, especially compared to other good, local spots. Lastly, the parking lot is so tiny and during busy times of day the road can get crowded as well.

This cafe was very cute, has plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and the staff was very nice and…read moreprompt. Great service overall. I got a Lox Toast and iced hazelnut latte, both of which I would order again. Will come back again!

This place was incredibly beautiful. Do not get me wrong, but my sister and I did not have a good…read moreexperience with the coffee we had. We both got an iced coffee with oat milk. It was actually disgusting. Upon tasting it, it did not taste like oat milk we asked and we got a little pushback and was told that it was oat milk. Because of the pushback, we did not proceed with asking for a different drink. We both threw it out, unfortunately.

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've been to Community room so many times! But only for a GF muffin or a cookie or a latte. This…read morewas my first time trying a GF breakfast sandwich. Guess what... loved it!! It was so good! Not sure what kind of GF roll they use but it was delicious. Didn't break apart or anything. I was a little worried for a minute.. did they give me a GF bun?! Lol!! It's definitely a must try! The cafe is always clean and inviting! I usually take to go but it's definitely very cute and a nice place to meet a friend or just sit and have breakfast!

"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 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.

I love coming here for trivia night on Thursdays! The staff is always super friendly and the beer…read moreis good! They also have NA cocktails. I've also gotten the food here and it's great. I recently got a chicken quesadilla which was huge. I shared it and still had some to take home as leftovers. I also got the hummus. The pita chips it came with seemed freshly fried and were super crisp!

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.