27 Best Coffee Shops in Hartford

“This coffee shop is so much more than a place to grab a drink. It is like a community living room. Warm, creative, and welcoming in the most genuine way. There are art supplies to sit and create, free books to borrow, and games to play. It’s a place that invites you to slow down, connect, and stay awhile. The cold brew I had today was absolutely amazing…..smooth, rich, and clearly made with care. Even more meaningful was the experience with the owner. Her kindness, authenticity, and passion shine through in every detail of this space. You can feel how much heart has gone into building something that truly serves the community. I’m so grateful to my son and his girlfriend for encouraging us to stop in after a UConn game, what a gift that recommendation was. Places like this are rare, and they matter. If you love small businesses, creativity, connection, and spaces that bring people together, please show up and support this one. Bring a friend. Stay for a while. Make it part of your routine. Convenient to the XL Center, Yard Goats, downtown, and right off the highway. Closed Mondays, open all other days — plan your visit and don’t miss it. Support this local gem. Our community needs places like this. ☕️📚🖌️🥰“

“The iced Honey coffee was delicious, the staff were very attentive, kind and interesting. The cafe was just beautiful, interesting art, clean and spacious. There was a large variety of coffee choices, and delicious looking bakery items. The seating was inside.“

“Cozy atmostphere with nice outdoor seating. I really enjoy the way they cook eggs , always perfect balance in their sandwhiches. The coffee was really tasty. Wish there was more places like this around Hartford support local and there will be! ✌️“

“Excellent food and coffee this morning! Quality baked goods, quiche & a take home dish. Great service and quite cozy atmosphere.“

“A terrific upgrade to this retail space and to the neighborhood. We've needed a cafe forever, and Cafe Amore Hfd is perfect. Highly recommended.“

“First time trying the Coco Berry Smoothie and it was a 10 out of 10 highly recommend. Looking forward to trying other flavors.“

“iced coffee. and sandwhiches“

“Great place! The coffee was so good and the pressed sandwiches are delicious! ❤️“

“Excelente comida y variedad pero deberían postear sus platos más temprano sobre todo los fines de semana“

“First timer here. The atmosphere was awesome. Sat at the bar and watched motoGP. I ordered the brisket egg rolls and they FAR exceeded my expectations. Crispy crunch, sweet, salty, umami. It hit every taste bud on my tongue. My husband got the brisket grilled cheese and it was out of this world good. Perfectly balanced. Not too much bbq sauce, right amount of cheese and a nice crisp bread. The tater tots were perfectly fried and salted. They were so good we didn't even need ketchup. We will for sure be back.“

“Stopped by the Dunkin’ on 131 Brainerd Road in Hartford. The food and coffee are your typical Dunkin’ — consistent, quick, and exactly what you expect. Coffee was made right and the food hit the spot for a fast stop.

That said, the location can feel a little sketchy at times, especially depending on when you go. It’s not necessarily a dealbreaker, but it’s something to be aware of. Overall, it’s fine if you’re just running in and out for your coffee fix“

“Love the pumpkin bread! Mochas are great and made with Ghirardelli chocolate syrup. Customer service is also good. Unfortunate that you have to pay for a cup of water - but I suppose it encourages bringing your own and being nice to our Mother Earth.“

“While they may not always have my cold brew they always have cheerful customer service reps that go above and beyond to ensure you have whatever you order in a timely fashion. The team has great conflict resolution when dealing with irate customers. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Will return“

“Best coffee. Best donuts. Get your donuts early otherwise if you go for donuts later in the day, they will be hard as a rock. Early morning donuts are soft. Nothing better than a hot chocolate after you shovel snow. Btw if you are over 45, schedule your colonoscopy boys.“

“Mozzacicatos is our absolute favorite old timey Italian place to visit on Franklin Ave. in Hartford. Stepping inside is like stepping into old world magic. My affogato was was stupid good and Rosa is the best waitress ever. We love seeing her when we go. Such a family highlight!💓“

“Friendly Staff! Excellent coffee!“

“Checked out this boba stand and had to order their Satoimo Ube boba tea; it has Ube and taro which is creamy and has a nutty flavor. I love the purple color also and their boba is deliciously chewy. This boba is not like the traditional tapioca balls; it's made from konjac which is a plant from Asia with a jelly consistency. I actually prefer this over the tapioca boba because it's healthier and has a better texture. They also have other bobas to choose from, heart shaped strawberry jelly, matcha boba jelly, and brown sugar boba jelly. I can't wait to try out the other flavors; what catches my eyes next are the Kanako Brown Sugar, Cafe Matcha, and Ama Thai drinks. This boba stand is right next to Hartford Poke Company which I believe is the same business. I'll have to check out their poke as well. Overall, quality boba tea and I enjoyed it!“

“This Starbucks, conveniently located in downtown Hartford, is worth a visit. It appears to be a newly opened store and is very clean. My drink was correctly made to order and I had a snack of the delicious sous vide egg bites. I spent about 1/2 hour at the window counter watching the passers by and organizing my work. Baristas are very pleasant here.“

“The food is very,very Good. And the Drinks are off the chain.“

“5 star awsome, clean bathroom, ? clean dining 5 star in employee keep it up awsome

Vegetarian options: 5star ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐♥️♥️♥️♥️

Kid-friendliness: 5star⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐♥️♥️⭐⭐♥️⭐♥️⭐⭐⭐♥️⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Parking: 5star⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wheelchair accessibility: 5star⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐♥️⭐♥️⭐♥️⭐⭐⭐

Dietary restrictions: 5 ??⭐???⭐??⭐⭐?????⭐⭐“

“Very polite when asked a question very professional answer food ready on time the manager running the shift is very understandable and very kind she manages her crew with a good attitude and respect I say this because the crew is not the problem people are when they argue with the crew of this location this Wendy's shouldn't be getting any bad reviews this crew deserves a raise and a party they aren't the problem costumers are the problem always trying to make somebody's day bad I give them five stars on how they handle these situation like I said before theanager running the shift is awesome she can understand better than costumers to the manager that serve me today thank you keep up the good work“

“I have been coming to this DD for over a year, and although I do not review chains often, here I must make an exception. There is one person that works the drive through and does so with love! It could be a dreary day, a long morning, or stressful time, all I have to do is go and I know I will be most likely greeted with a GOOD MORNING LOVE and that just brightens up my day. Keep up the great work, wonderful attitude and kind words—it does not go away unheard or unnoticed.“

“I have been coming to this place since 2019. The service and food here are both really good. I really think you’re fine story because it is on the second floor of a tall building in Hartford called city place1 i’m the elevator fan so me and my grandfather ride the elevators at city place every time we stop to come by the restaurant.“

“Visited Starbucks and had a really great experience. The front staff member was extremely kind, welcoming, and professional from the moment I walked in. The service was fast, friendly, and made the whole visit very enjoyable.

The store itself was clean and comfortable, and the drinks were made perfectly. Small acts of kindness and good customer service really make a difference, and this location definitely stands out because of its wonderful staff. Highly recommend this Starbucks if you are looking for a friendly and positive atmosphere!“

“Nice and polite employees prompt service and they make my coffee just right“