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.

I was in Hartford for an event and happened to pass by Cafe Amore. It looked so inviting that I had…read moreto stop in for some coffee and I'm glad I did! The café itself is super cute and had a cozy, welcoming vibe. Their bakery case was full of delicious looking treats that were hard to resist. Since I was on my way to an event with food I didn't get to try any pastries this time but I did order a honey cortado and it was perfect. Smooth, lightly sweet, and exactly what I needed in the moment. I can't wait to come back and try some of their sweets next time!

Popped by to get a coffee on the way to a work meeting. Spacious and clean with friendly service…read more They have several delicious drink options along with cafe made bakery items. I ordered a pumpkin spice latte and a pistachio muffin. Both things were pretty tasty. I would def come back. Street parking wasn't too difficult to find. Check it out next time you're in the area!

There's such a wide variety of drinks here that it actually took me a while to decide what to…read moreorder. The staff are very friendly, and the café itself is clean, welcoming, and comfortable. There are lots of seating options both indoors and outdoors, which is a nice plus. I tried the Island glow Refresher and really liked it -- very tasty, but quite sweet, and the syrup settled at the bottom so it needed a good stir. I also had the Honey Bun Latte, which was just okay for me; there was a bit too much cinnamon, and I could feel the grains on my tongue. They do have a Banana Brûlée Latte on the menu that I definitely want to come back and try. Overall, a great spot, and I'm looking forward to returning and exploring more of the menu.

I had a very pleasant first visit to DoNo Cafe this morning. It was a fairly spacious cafe with a…read morevariety of seating options from tables to couches, and it's pleasantly decorated. I just ordered a large iced latte to go, their banana brûlée. I appreciated the homemade banana syrup. It was quite tasty, & reasonably priced for a 24 oz. The baristas were very welcoming and friendly. It was just a nice stop. Zero complaints. It's not a super convenient location downtown, with limited street parking (I got lucky today), but I would definitely go back.

Lovely place, great for a stop for coffee or lunch. Pastries and cookies very good. Good coffee…read more Would just advise not to buy any of the beautiful seed packets that are available--they are very expensive and you get less than 10 seeds in each (at least the two I bought). And I'm an experienced gardener, but nothing, not one seed, germinated.

What a gorgeous space for a leisurely breakfast. We sat in the warm and sunny greenhouse space on…read morethis bright winter day. Long line at the counter moved quickly and efficiently. Name called out and freshly poured coffee picked up at the coffee bar, food announced by buzzer. My americano was smooth and full bodied thoughtfully served in ceramic. My biscuit sandwich was pretty life changing! The bisuit itself was flaky moist and oh so tender. Homemade sausage was seasoned beautifully. Elevating the sandwich was a baked egg, firm but custardy interior and the side of sriracha syrup. Less than a mile off of 91 on our way to Trillium Canton for our son's 30th birthday celebration! Worthy of a detour.

The service is always great. I have been loyal to Caffe Nero for years because of the consistency…read moreand quality of the espresso. My favorite is the hot mocha.

Finally got the chance to check out caffe Nero located in west Hartford center !…read more The shop itself is cute and cozy they have a large beautiful bookshelf with lots of books and a cozy fireplace. Perfect to grab coffee and work/read a book /have a coffee date or just catching up with a friend . I must say I went around 1 pm on a Tuesday and it was pretty busy . But able to secure a table . It did die down by 2 pm . They offer a variety of coffee and food options ! I ordered the cappuccino which was delicious ! And the roasted chicken baguette which was good , a little dry . Overall good place for a nice coffee putting . Good for getting things to go or sitting down and relaxing by the fireplace and getting some work done too . Will definitely be back

I had a lovely late mothers day brunch at pond house. The outdoor atmosphere is perfect. I loved my…read morefood, sangria, and time with family. There was something for everyone, even picky eaters. They were very busy although not many folks seated outside. Reservations highly advised and they were turning away large parties.

We had Sunday morning breakfast before heading over the see the rose garden. We sat outside on the…read morepatio which is surrounded with beautiful flowers and the soothing sound of the water fountain in the adjacent pond. The food was excellent, perfect portion sizes. Very attentive and pleasant service. We will be back!

Bagel was great. Service was excellent…read more However, while we were eating, a worker started sweeping the floor and actually came just next to our table to continue sweeping with a very old and useless broom. We asked HER to stop and she did. Don't think we'll go there again

First time coming to Hartford baking company in west Hartford. I had heard great things so I was…read moreexcited to finally try it out. I was meeting a friend for coffee so I got to try one of the speciality drink of the season. I choose the iced coconut macaroon latte , and it was delicious! They have some seating downstairs and seating upstairs as well which is nice ! And they have the best freshest bread which I also recommend !

Good food and ambiance inside the museum. Have a variety of food and nice with the garden outsideread more

Nice little bistro inside of the museum with quality food and good service…read more No need to leave the museum to get lunch! The overall quality of food and service is good enough to justify coming even if you're not viewing the collection (tell them at the desk so you don't pay admission for art you're not there to see). The menu is compact, but imaginative and varied and the food is high quality. The dining room borders the courtyard making for a nice setting (cool wall treatment too) and seasonal outdoor seating. I opted for a Reuben: nicely balanced on a tasty marbled bread. Out server Alycia wisely advised me to upgrade from fries to Brussels sprouts with the amazing (for Hartford) vino cotto sauce. Easily the best deal in town, they are delicious! On the downside, the little side of cold bean salad was bland and some workman was going at something pretty hard with a hammer drill during lunch service. I therefore have to ding them a star. On the bright side, the work's probably finished by now so you can have a relaxing meal. Something a little different and fun whether you're an art connoisseur or not!