They have good food and service. I got a caramel cappuccino and a double chocolate muffin; both were good. The drink and muffin came out quickly and the atmosphere is a nice and cozy one, with lots of light and local art for sale on the walls. read more

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Just revisited this great spot for the first time since they opened 2017! You can definitely see that they have grown so much! They support other small businesses displaying many of their products. And have a wonderful bulletin board to see what's going on locally. I ordered a Lox Bagel that was delicious ! And their seasonal candy cane latte, everything was phenomenal, not to mention the baristas were all so very nice and helpful! So glad we have this spot right in Windsor next to the train station! read more

The Bean 226 - The Lox Bagel (added cucumber & onion myself) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

I like that they're friendly and offer eclectic food choices (namely, creative non-beef Jamaican patties. I love beef patties but these vegan varieties are tasty and different.). Coffee is good too. read more

This is the GO-TO Americano place near the Loomis Chaffee school. They play Christmas music and have a great Christmas Tree&decorations. Just a super cozy place with a holiday spirit. I love Mel's(the owner) energy!! She's such a fun person to hang read more

The Bean 226 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

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Absolutely love this place. My wife and I were customers before they closed last year and were disappointed to see it go, but the new owner Mel has made the cafe even better than before. They've got all the usual items you'd expect at a coffee shop like cappuccinos, lattes, drip coffee, etc., and also breakfast sandwiches, bagels, and pastries. My personal favorite is the cappuccino, and my wife loves the latte (with 1 shot of vanilla). The drip coffee is also delicious, and I don't normally like drip coffee (try the dark roast, its to die for). I've already been 3 times and can't wait to go back! read more

Loved it! Super friendly service and great breakfast sandwiches! Also enjoyed the warmed up apple fritter with an outstanding Cafe Latte. It was nice to support local ~ definitely worth a stop. read more

Great place, good people. Happy to have you in Windsor. Toni gets a 5 star rating!!! read more

Love, love, love this place! Lots of selections for your coffee fix as well as teas. Also a varied menu for breakfast and lunch sandwiches and sweets. Friendly and fun! read more

Mel is awesome. Wonderful hospitality, fantastic coffee, and the best rocking chair ever!!! Quaint, cute coffee shop. The Iced mocha rocks!! read more

The Bean 226 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

If you're a coffee snob from the big city, this is not the place for you. Good pastry selection though, and donuts from Danbury. My mocha latte had no perceptible coffee in it. The house coffee roast was a generous pour but tasted burnt. Seems like a nice small town neighborhood hangout; everyone looked up at us as we walked in, which didn't feel great but I get it. read more

I had such a great experience at The Bean this past Monday! I wish i had gotten the name of the owner. Super cool lady! I had mistakenly gone to the Bean for a first date and realized this as my date was down the street at The Beanery. She so graciously took me outside and showed me exactly where to go. Such a great spirit! The Chai Latte i got was so good (and i own a coffee shop in simsbury so im VERY picky). The decor is homey and cozy! Great vibe! I will definately be going back soon! Maybe it will be my first date go to spot!! Cant wait to go again and try pne of those delicious looking donuts! read more

DOG FRIENDLY! We love to sit on the patio with our dog at this coffee shop. Dogs are allowed inside also, but we stay outside. This place has all of the standard coffee options, iced and hot. The breakfast bagels/sandwiches are good and reasonably priced. I had the bacon and egg option, and it was good. My chocolate croissant was nice and flakey. I like coming here because it's a local coffee shop with a low-key, friendly atmosphere. Also, the owner is fantastic and very knowledgable about coffee. read more

amazing coffee every day. the espresso is delicious and the atmosphere is great. curates a local scene that's beautiful to see these days. mel truly cares and her staff does as well. get a coffee with some love in it. read more

This is a great local coffee shop in the heart of Windsor. They offer delicious and reasonably priced coffees, teas, espresso drinks and more. The owner Mel has a wonderful energy and goes the extra mile to make you feel welcome. I visited with my husband and daughter after a trip to a nearby playground. It was a perfect Saturday! read more

The Bean 226 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

I LOVE IT HERE! I stopped in unexpectedly and was pleasantly surprised! The fluffy is delicious and the vibe is great!

Good Coffee & Breakfast Spot. Scored a nice bacon egg & cheese on an everything bagel here. The coffee is very good. The service is excellent and the ambiance is warming. The prices are good. There is both street parking and behind the building parking. read more

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Charming coffee shop with a friendly staff and a great selection of tasty beverages and snacks. Definitely something for everyone here! I'm planning to bring friends here with a board game. It has the vibe of a cool gathering place read more

Awesome coffee spot & amazing owner who is super sweet. Only thing that would make it better would be gluten free options in the menu!

Extremely friendly staff. Picked up a delicious hot mocha on a cold rainy April day. My dad ordered an iced caramel macchiato which he devoured before we got home. The espresso was strong and balanced. Great place to people watch, do work or meet with friends once the quarantine is over. read more

The Bean 226 - Iced Caramel Macchiato - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

It is so great to have a go to coffee spot in Windsor. You could drop this place in Seattle or San Francisco and they could compete with the best of them. Thanks to the bean for making my mornings so much better when I visit family here in Windsor! read more

I bought the Groupon and had high hopes for 226 after reading the good reviews. Pros: Staff are friendly, great parking and love the concept. Love the almond milk option!! Cons: The first time I went I got a medium iced white chocolate mocha and gluten free snickerdoodle cookie. The cookie was hard and crumbled and didn't seem too fresh and the coffee was okay but I didn't want to lose hope and thought I'd give it another try. The second time I went I tried an iced pumpkin spice latte and was slightly disappointed as I felt it was just okay but loved the option for almond milk. Again, didn't hold that against them...so I recently went for lunch and ordered an Asian Sesame Chicken Salad and a butternut squash smoothie. I was disappointed after seeing the staff pull out one of the "Caesar Salads" in the cooler and simply add almonds and switched out the dressings. As she was about to put on the mandarin oranges I asked her not to since it was in a big vat of oranges that didn't look super fresh. The sesame ginger dressing was mediocre at best and the chicken looked and tasted like canned or frozen chicken.The smoothie was simply fruit & veggie puree mixed with ice-nothing special. Friendly Suggestion: Would love to see 226 set themselves apart from a lot of other chains by offering fresh chicken and unique salads. read more

We're visiting from Brooklyn and were so happy to have found this wonderful coffee spot! We had an iced latte and latte, and orange juices - all fresh and delicious! We got a bunch of sandwiches and everything was delicious. The service was really sweet and best part - such a great deal. So glad we found this cafe! read more

Thanks to an Amazon Local deal, I was able to treat two people to breakfast for the cost of one. I met up with a friend for a coffee date. The young male barristo was super nice and I loved being surrounded by local art. The ambiance was so comfortable that we stayed there for three hours on a Saturday afternoon. I definitely prefer this place over the nearby Get Baked for coffee and a small bite to eat. Before coming, check Groupon for a local deal. : ) read more

We've been to 226 twice now, and both times were grateful for its convenient location and adjacent parking lot, which make a quick pitstop easy. The coffee is-- not surprisingly-- far better than what you'll find at most chains. And the outdoor seating in Windsor's historic town center is great for those who frequently find themselves Googling names and events noted on National Register of Historic Places plaques... We'd like to check out some of their live music events, but because neither my husband nor I are jazz aficionados, we're hesitant to spend between $15 and $25 each on tickets. 226, if you're listening-- what about $5 or $10 tickets once in a while for folks who'd like to check out a performance without spending too much cash? read more

The bean is the best place to get your favorite coffee and enjoy the hospitality that the workers and owner show to everybody that walks through that door read more

People here are super friendly and there are SO many coffee flavor options. I prefer sugar-free flavors and usually am limited to hazelnut and vanilla at most coffee shops. Here, there are a number of them! Keep me wanting to come back and try more. *Bonus points for being dog-friendly! read more

Love the atmosphere and the owner. Perfect place to stop on your way through! I am slowly working my way through the coffees and the delicious pastries. read more

The Bean 226 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

I don't know guys, I didn't have the experience everyone is raving about. I was coming back from the airport and in desperate need of a place to rest and recharge with some coffee and breakfast treats, as well as get a little work done. Overall, great and friendly service. I got a caramel macchiato (which lets be honest you can't go wrong with). However, my major cons come with the baked goods and atmosphere. I had a scone here that was barely sweet and a little stale. In addition, the tables and chairs look like someone picked them off the side of the road and not in a cute, thrifty way. When I figured out there was no wifi, I attempted to at least curl up with a book. Lets just say I barely made it through a chapter of my book before I left. read more

Stopped by while waiting for a meeting. First reaction: Excellent coffee (served in durable mugs w/no waste - YAY!), friendly staff, and welcoming attitudes. And, sounds odd, but best rest room signage I've seen. I take my inspiration where I can find it these days... read more

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Absolutely LOVED this place and the whole experience of being there. Lovely location. Unique art work. The iced coffee was exactly what we expected a good iced coffee to taste like. The dark roast was perfect. Highly enjoyed our sandwiches. I had a delicious onion bagel with cream cheese and bacon. My husband had an everything bagel egg sandwich listed on the specials. Everything was delicious. The owner is on site operating and managing like a pro. Highly recommend this spot if you are in the area. And if you aren't, it's worth a little drive. read more

Spectacular drinks...however, despite the hours of being open, it seems like the door is always locked. Has huge ambitions but need to get their availability straight read more

Cute, local breakfast shop. Workers are friendly, drinks are good, the location is the main reason its 4/5 for me.

I'm excited by this cozy, friendly coffee shop! The coffee is delicious with many options and I'm glad for the almond milk availability. This is our first (certainly not last) visit. My hubby liked his Southwest Bean Wrap, with lots of good flavors. My Breakfast Burrito on a gf wrap was very tasty and filling. Options with wraps are fruit, chips or a gf, vegan rice roll (think less sweet rice crispy bar). The staff is very friendly and the couple who own it are here. The husband, Steve Littman, is the dentist next door. He stopped by our table to welcome us and we had a great chat. We love the support for local artists! Paintings, pastels, batik, pottery and jewelry are all on display and for sale. I can't wait to come back with friends! read more

This is such a great local coffee shop! Everyone that works here is so welcoming and very knowledgable about the different pastries and food items they have (which is very important to people with food allergies..like myself) I've always gotten the large iced caramel latte and it has always been consistently delicious! read more

Could this place be ANY more fantastic? I think not. First, it's so homey and welcoming. It's got such a little jazzy, artsy, hole in the wall NYC feel to it. Plenty of seating inside. You know you're coming into something wonderful with the soothing sounds of jazz and blues piping through the system outside. The staff couldn't be friendlier. I am greeted with a huge smile each time I walk in. And after asking for a recommendation, my White Chocolate Iced Coffee (sugar free by the way) was amazing. Spot on, really. Toni has her crew together and she's absolutely wonderful. Fresh pastries (around $2.50) await your arrival in the case, a plethora of goodies and bevvies to choose from. My most favorite edition to Windsor. And props for supporting the Windsor community and its schools which this business does! Visit, be inspired, cool off with a drink and a book. This is just the place for a little vacation 5 minutes from home. read more

Came here today for the first time and loved it. The style and feel of the place is super cute and relaxing. The staff was also nice, friendly, and professional. I had a hot soy latte with a toasted bagel with butter. I will definitely be going back. The coffee was delicious! read more

The Bean 226 - soy latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Windsor, Connecticut

I absolutely love this coffee shop! It's the best one in town. I just moved up to Windsor from Florida, and I this is by far the best coffee shop I've been to. The atmosphere is very welcoming, everything is very clean, and the coffee is AMAZING. The customer service is also stellar! The first day of being in town, I got to meet the owner Mel and her amazing barista Angelica. They are both sweethearts and such great people! I've only lived here for about a week, and I plan on coming to this coffee shop all the time! read more

We've been chomping at the bit to try this new java cafe that features serious jazz performances on Saturday, impressive (read professional) art exhibits and gluten-free goodies as well as sandwiches. Open at 7am I went in because we brought our malti-poo. I came out and husband went in. We sat at the outside available seating and one of the waitresses piped Frank Sinatra through for us to enjoy, on top of that, she brought water out for our dog and a doggie treat. Very European in flavor a must drop-in for tourists and visitors to Windsor-the first settlement in CT! Coffee is delish too! Su read more

We have lived in Windsor for almost 2 years now and went here when we moved and will come back every single weekend. It may be a little more expensive than dunkin donuts, but it is a small business and our coffee is always delicious and right! The staff is always so friendly. Such a great place! read more

Where else can you get a peanut butter and jelly sandwich?!? Also LOVING my toasted marshmallow flavored iced coffee!!