3 Best Cafe in Hartford, CT

“Pond House Cafe is a peaceful spot that offers creative and flavorful food. This cafe is located in Elizabeth Park Conservancy. This stylish and cozy restaurant serves unique New American dishes, including a popular Sunday brunch. This cafe is a great place for a romantic dinner by the fire pit, a relaxing lunch, or a peaceful meal with a book. They can host private parties for 25 to 165 guests with beautiful features like twinkle lights, tall windows, a stone fireplace, and a terrace overlooking the pond. The cafe offers guests a trendy, cozy, and relaxed environment for lunch, dinner, and brunch all year long. Outdoor seating and takeout are also available.”

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“J.René Coffee Roasters, LLC provides high-quality espresso drinks, tasty sweet and savory pastries. They are passionate about great coffee and value its cultural and community connections. They believe coffee brings people together and helps inspire creativity and community growth. Their espresso bar is dedicated to making top-notch coffee drinks using different brewing methods like Kalita Wave, Hario V60, Chemex, Siphon Pot, and French Press to bring out the best flavors. J.René Coffee Roasters, LLC also takes pride in their handmade pastries and works with partners who care about creating delicious foods that go perfectly with their coffee. Their core belief is that coffee can bring people together and help inspire creativity, culture, and community growth.”

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“Story and Soil Coffee serves drinks made from locally roasted beans, along with small bites like avocado toast. They love great coffee and the sense of community it creates. Their goal is to build a positive and supportive culture, celebrate their community and form connections through coffee. Their Spanish latte, hot chocolate, and matcha are popular and they also offer vegan options. You can order your favorite dishes for takeout and even surprise someone with a gift card. Story and Soil Coffee also serves in Middletown. Their Golden Milk is made with Dona turmeric, ginger, spices, and your choice of milk. The London Fog is Earl Grey tea steeped with steamed milk and vanilla.”

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