1 recently discovered this wonderful local coffee shop in Glastonbury, CT and I must say, I'm thoroughly impressed! From the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that made me feel right at home. The drip coffee here is absolutely fantastic and comes in a wide variety of delicious flavors that are sure to satisfy any palate. I particularly enjoyed the hazelnut and cinnamon flavors - they were so rich and flavorful! And the pastries here are simply divine. From flaky croissants to decadent muffins, there's something for everyone. But what really sets this coffee shop apart is the exceptional service. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely cares about ensuring that every customer has a great experience. They go above and beyond to make sure that your order is just right and are always happy to recommend a new flavor or pastry to try. The shop itself is also quite charming, with cozy seating areas perfect for catching up with friends or getting some work done. And the free wifi is a nice touch, too! Overall, I can't recommend this coffee shop enough. It's clear that the owners and staff take great pride in what they do, and it truly shows in the quality of their coffee and pastries. If you're in Glastonbury, be sure to stop by and treat yourself to a delicious cup of coffee and pastry - you won't be disappointed! Five stars...
Read moreI purchased two bags of coffee; one regular and one decaf. Unfortunately I've come to determine that the "decaf" has a decent amount of caffeine in it. I wouldn't say it's as high as the regular, but it does give me a caffeine hit and has worked to wake me up in the morning and has kept me from being tired at night (which is primarily when I drink decaf). I just wanted to mention it as I know some people have medical concerns with caffeine and this could be an issue.
As far as the roasts themselves, I don't care for them. They do not seem to be skillfully roasted. None of the origin characteristics were evident in the roasts, and both tasted similar even though they were from vastly different origins. The decaf was slightly darker and had a bit of smokey flavor because of that; but otherwise they were both very generic "coffee flavor". The point to single origin roasting is to be able to taste the differences between the origins with flavor notes like fruit, florals, chocolate, etc. (similar to tasting notes in wine). If the roasting was improved and some lighter roasts were available (to better showcase the bean's natural flavor), I'd try again as I like to support local businesses if they can provide what I'm...
Read moreCosy, welcoming, perfumed with delicious scents of freshly roasted coffees and delectable pastries and muffins, this charmer coffee destination has all the right elements to be a neighborhood treasure. Even on this slightly chilly April Saturday morn the outdoor front porch with tables for caffè-al-fresco seductively invite a sunny sit down. In contrast, the interior is dimmed to perfection for those of us who cannot bear too much light until we get a decent dose of fresh roasted beans. Both the owner Karen, and her lovely assistant were adorable and intuitive about our needs and tastes. WOW! We had the softest smoothest cappuccini * with fairytale frothy caps! Of course we bought coffee for home use: Organic Bali Blue Moon, Organic Ethiopian, Viennese Roast and Espresso Roast...and of course we ran home as fast as possible to brew! *Cappucini-In Italian the plural...
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