50 Best Cafes near New Britain

“Great place to visit in downtown New Britain. It's located in an old renovated brick building with a bar, pizza and Mexican restaurant. There is a private room to rent along with multiple comfortable seating areas and even a pool table. The coffee and egg sandwich was hot and delicious served by such a sweet friendly staff.“

“Great coffee, loved the atmosphere“

“Bruno’s Cafe I don't know where to start at all. They had good coffee, amazing service, the whole staff were great. I met them at a car event they made the whole time great. They treated me like family so Im gonna take my family up to them. Y’all were great, I hope nothing but the best wishes for y’all. You defiantly got me to make the adventure. Overall they are really good. Just check them out. Clyde you’re doing great keep up the great work. Much love❤️ thank you for being so kind to me.“

“Had dinner at Gather 55 last night and it was the most pleasant dining experience and best food I’ve had in months! Crystal’s service was excellent! She is a master at her craft! Not only was the experience worth every penny, the mission and purpose of Gather 55 is wonderful! I wish we had one in TN!“

“I ordered a lemon-flavored birthday cake with buttercream frosting. The cake was made with the freshest of ingredients, was moist, and was absolutely DELICIOUS!!! Everyone commented on how flavorful the cake was, but the artistic talent of the baker/decorator took centerstage!!! The cake was so beautiful, we didn’t want to cut into it!!! If you decide to order a cake from Sweet Harmony you will not be disappointed!!!“

“I’ve been wanting to try this place and happened to be able to today. I ordered the Harry Potter themed roast beef crepe and Dragons Breath hibiscus refresher. Both were delicious! Great service and ambiance. We will be back! #supportlocal“

“Maui colada was so refreshing“

“Honestly a GEM of a restaurant and a place that I will return going as long as they are open. Food was superb and a great menu , it will be tough for parking I think because it is in downtown Hartford. But hell I dont care because the food is that good, so the plan is to order food to eat inside and order to take out for next day, great job guys, coming back soon!!!!“

“Such a welcoming and inviting atmosphere! The service is great and the pastries and mocktails are delicious!!“

“Bagels used to be made locally at Goldberg’s, always very fresh. Picked up some today and they were not the same— could tell because they were refrigerated, slightly stale, and very different recipes.

Have had tremendous breakfast food here for 5+ years, but wanted to confirm with the new owners— are bagels still sourced from Goldberg’s? If not, where from?“

“We had our wedding at The Pond House Café and it was absolutely beautiful. The ceremony and reception were everything we hoped for. Our guests loved the food, the décor, the music, and the warm, welcoming vibe. The staff went above and beyond—Charlene, Diana, and Alissa took care of us with so much care and professionalism. Everything ran smoothly and felt special. We’re so thankful for the whole team. This will definitely be our go-to spot for future celebrations! 1000000/10 experience!!“

“A very busy,clean, cozy and friendly neighborhood cafe. The figgy sandwich and latte coffee was delicious. The staff was very helpful in recommending our choices. Plenty of various comfortable indoor seating.
Space was shared by an ice cream spot unfortunately not open in the morning. Various merchandise for sale. Atmosphere and patrons were very welcoming.“

“I went in this morning for a pound of medium roast decaf and a quick espresso. They have an excellent interior that was nice to relax in for a few minutes before rushing off. The staff member was also super friendly. Great neighborhood too. They were carrying a limited edition run of a anaerobic process light roast from Rwanda, so I bought a bag out of curiosity. This is currently the best coffee I have ever brewed. It tastes sweet and like apples! I am really glad that they were carrying this today!“

“Sandwiches here are out of this world. Overstuffed, freshly quickly prepared, & served up in a jiffy. Side orders like cole slaw & potato salad are well prepped & very tasty. Service is outstanding, fast & cheerfully done. Another thing I appreciate is frozen mugs, Well Done Bud's.....“

“Our favorite coffee place in the area!“

“Usually don’t post reviews right away but this sandwich made me. Held me at gun point and told me to give this cafe a 5 star rating because I was enjoying it so much. Literally best breakfast sandwich I’ve ever had, not a breakfast person but I am now“

“I had a Vanilla bubble tea and my wife had a strawberry tea and they were delicious. We also had the pork and beef dumplings. This place is a hidden gem.“

“EXCELLENT PLACE , THERE FOOD IS GREAT N PRICE IS VERY RESONABLE. YOU GOTTA TRY THERE SEA FOOD PLATTER & THERE WINGS EXC. NICE COZY PLACE , N ATMOSPHERE IS GREAT AS WELL. COME ON DOWN YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT !!“

“Everything was perfect!“

“Great little coffee shop. Sit down next to the “fireplace” with a snack. The gals that work here are always so nice. 😊“

“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.“

“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. ☕️📚🖌️🥰“

“I love DoNo! It's the best part of my day when I find time to take a walk or drive over and get my daily latte, espresso, or tea. They also just upped their game with an awesome sandwich menu!!“

“U must try it !! Great food great vibe !!“

“Good cold beer 🍺 Good people“

“In all honesty, this was my first time at Paul Gregory's. It certainly did not disappoint. I loved the location, the bistro vibe, and atmosphere. I came for breakfast with a good friend of mine, and the food was exceptional. The service was great, Jenna was great juggling multiple guests at once! I will be back, and plan on bringing more guests to experience the charm of Paul Gregory's. Thank you for a great experience!“

“Really good, quick food. Got oxtail curry , vegetarian tofu type of dish (That had a little bit of spice) , cabbage (so yummy!), and rice and peas. The guy that helped me was very nice. (In case you’re looking , they don’t have roti. Not many places do ☹️). And reasonably priced. Would definitely go back.“

“I love it, is good place to all the emo and rockstar. i have my Redbull with Strawberry and pineapple with Nerds was so good“

“Chef's table is always delicious and they change their menu's weekly if not more often. Wide variety, wonderful staff, and great vegetarian options.“

“The best place ever, they have a great delicious breakfast and lunch, the personal stuff are so nice and very polite people, my husband and I love that place!! ❤️“

“good bar and good people“

“First time going to Stryker’s - came to see the fabulous duo/ band- had a wonderful meal with fabulous service- honestly not a place I would have normally gone to but everything was wonderful and we will definitely be back- great food, amazing service and fun night of music and really good food“

“I tried the garlic parmesan chicken tenders, yum! My co-workers got an Italian Grinder, but for the faint of heart. it was HUGE! and my other did the Chicken Cesar Wrap again HUGE! Very friendly staff!“

“Excellent service and delicious food👍🏼“

“From the Steak dinner to the Osso Buco, the grinders, the soup, all DELICIOUS! and might I add worth every cent they cost. Very friendly atmosphere. Bartenders are attentive and just great!“

“try the dixie dog, pulled pork, bbq, cheddar cheese and coleslaw, 9'' dog on a grinder roll, wooowww what a dog !!!! 2 thumbs up.....“

“Cupcakes were great. Only got 1 left and its about to be gone“

“I'm new to Hartford Connecticut I've lived here less than a year. I also don't really drink ever. Lately I've wanted to be social so I check this place out. The people I've met here for the most part are really great people easy to talk to and it's a laid-back place. I really like it here I think you might too. 😁“

“The place is amazing!! Never had omelettes like that anywhere. Everything is excellent. And the service was great. You will NOT be disappointed. Great little spot.“

“Not many vegan options... The only protein option they have for sandwiches is hummus, and most of the time they don't have any in stock! Pretty disappointing to drive all the way there to realize they don't have anything you want to eat. All the other food is good, if a little pricey. Yummy smoothies and soup“

“consistently amazing with food, service, friendly staff, clean and overall great experience.“

“Wow! I will definitely be coming back here and be sure to bring my friends and family along. I got the veggie omelette and it was amazing! I also got a vanilla latte with almond milk not pictured and the barista made it perfectly. Service was excellent and attentive, food is amazing, and the atmosphere is cozy with a variety of seating options. Definitely stop by and support local!“

“Atendimento bom, ambiente agradável, cardápio variado e os bolos recheados são maravilhosos! Super recomendo!“

“relaxed but European vibe, more variations of espresso drinks than I've encountered in the area. A place you want to sit and stay a while. Today, awesome Andorran music playing.“

“Excelente es mi lugar favorito para comer. Loco que hagan uno en PR.“

“I went shortly after noon. Nice salad bar, warm sandwiches and other sandwiches made to order. I got a warm Reuben sandwich and a pretty large salad with a bottle of water and it was $10. It's a clean well kept area, no complaints from me“

“Pretty decent! Like a regular restaurant. Love how they bring mint chocolate sticks everyone has to love them. My daughter says the kids chicken tenders are amazing! Especially the ranch. The atmosphere is okay nothing fancy. We had Nyelle P for our waitress very kind good experience!“

“Delicious 🤤 coffee y And Breakfast 🍳 and more“