17 Best Cafes near Windsor Locks

“a Nurse at Uconn health Nicu recommended here. service and food is out of this world definitely will be back.“

“friendly, great food and coffee, great place to take a break on the bike trail“

“As the owner of a wellness center, I am deeply committed to mindful, nourishing choices in everything I consume—prioritizing all-natural, organic ingredients whenever possible.
When I discovered Smoothville, it felt like uncovering something truly special—a perfect match for my values and standards.
The exceptional quality, unmistakable freshness, and outstanding flavor of their smoothies and açaí bowls are simply unparalleled. I’ve visited numerous smoothie shops across Connecticut and Massachusetts, yet none have come close to the consistent excellence Smoothville delivers. In my experience, they stand out as the very best.
What’s more, their pricing is genuinely thoughtful and more accessible than comparable options, offering remarkable value for such premium, health-focused products.
I am genuinely grateful for a business like Smoothville that truly champions nourishing food as a foundation for vibrant health and overall well-being. I look forward to continuing to support and enjoy them for years to come.“

“Very impressed! Food was amazing! Great atmosphere. Will definitely be going back.“

“the place is always empty which is so surprising considering how nice the employees are, i ordered a medium and she gave me large 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓷𝓸 𝓮𝔁𝓽𝓻𝓪 𝓬𝓱𝓪𝓻𝓰𝓮. the drinks are very 𝓰𝓸𝓸𝓭 and 𝓬𝓱𝓮𝓪𝓹“

“Café Barista is such a delightful local business for this non-coffee drinker to support! In a sea full of Dunkin and Starbucks, I'll choose Cafe Barista 10/10 times. As a chai tea latte lover, they always have the most delicious treats and specialty drinks for me. The eggs are always fresh and the bacon is always crispy! Their coffee cakes are amazing too.“

“I absolutely love the coffee just wish they had some vegan options for baked goods!“

“Great place!!! Lots of available ice time.“

“Your standard Panera, if you've seen one you've seen most, and thats a good thing. Food was good, bread was fresh, soda options were decent. Food came out pretty quickly.

Parking: Standard lot, very easy to park

Kid-friendliness: Panera is definitely kid friendly, with booths and high chairs to make it easy. Kids menu makes it simple to order, although my kids will go through a full sized mac and cheese with no problem.“

“The service is what you would expect at any fast food restaurant, nothing exceptional. I ordered the greek chicken salad. Unfortunately, there was more greens than chicken for the price, they could add more chicken to it, seeing that it is a chicken salad after all.“

“Great service and great food 🇯🇲♥️“

“The iced coffee was *perfectly* brewed
A lot of Panera iced coffee is really watered down but on 11/11, this iced coffee tasted so good. *chef's kiss*

However you brew your iced coffee, please tell all the Paneras to do the same.

This is how God intended iced coffee to be“

“Awesome best around!! Great service and large variety!!“

“Great bagels but my local big y never puts them out with the other bread , they hide them in the freezer, I have to ask the bakery person to get some for me , very odd can’t see how they are going to make a sale that way , Danielson ct big y“

“Although they did not have the Veterans Day special (free bagel and coffee), the asst manager Beth went above and beyond to provide excellent service and offered the free bagel and coffee to a veteran… will definitely return here on another occasion…“

“Amazing coffee and phenomenal food.“