Highest-rated cafes in the Hartford area by diners
From the first coffee houses in the Ottoman Empire to Boston's famed London Coffee House, cafes have always been an egalitarian place to gather, sip, and share ideas, many of which have changed the world.
During the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries, cafes regularly entertained the likes of Voltaire, Rousseau, Thomas Jefferson, and Isaac Newton. Later, Simone de Beauvoir and Jean-Paul Sartre would spend hours in cafes, pondering their works and holding court alongside other intellectuals.
Needless to say, coffee and cafes beget some revolutionary ideas; sipping a cup may even be a political act. When settlers dumped tea into the Boston Harbor to send a message to the British in 1773, tea became a British loyalist's drink, and coffee became a popular substitute.
Boston's London Coffee House, which had opened nearly 85 years earlier, was soon renamed the American Coffee House. Meanwhile, in Philadelphia, Merchants' Coffee House hosted the likes of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Paul Revere.
Many other coffee shops steeped in history abound in the United States, including New York City's Caffe Reggio. Founded in 1927, it was the first to serve cappuccino in the country. New Orleans' Cafe du Monde, founded in 1862, is a fixture in the French Quarter for its coffee and beignets.
Whether it's for a cup of Joe, a heady conversation, or simply a place to start the day, cafes have become landmarks of our daily lives. But where's the best one to find refuge and that perfect caffeinated cup near you?
compiled a list of the highest-rated cafes in the Hartford area based on diners' reviews on as of February 2025. Cafes with at least 20 reviews tagged as "coffee" on Yelp within a 10-kilometer radius of Hartford were included. As a result, some cafes featured may primarily serve other items besides coffee and tea. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 25 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.
Keep reading to see if your favorite cafe made the list!
#27. Mozzicato -De Pasquale's Bakery & Pastry Shop
- Rating: 3.4/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 329 Franklin Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#26. Glastonbury Coffee Shop
- Rating: 3.4/5 (51 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 30 Welles St. Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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#25. Cafe Sofia
- Rating: 3.5/5 (229 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 984 Farmington Ave. West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Creperies, Desserts
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#24. The Place 2 Be
- Rating: 3.6/5 (485 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 615 Franklin Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#23. Hartford Baking Co.
- Rating: 3.6/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 400 Hebron Ave. Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Sandwiches
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#22. Mitchell's Coffee House
- Rating: 3.7/5 (133 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2010 Silas Deane Hwy Rocky Hill, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Diners, Breakfast & Brunch
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#21. Hartford Baking
- Rating: 3.7/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 965 Farmington Ave. West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Cafes, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#20. New York Pickle Deli
- Rating: 3.8/5 (195 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 397 Cromwell Ave. Rocky Hill, Connecticut
- Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch, Coffee & Tea
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#19. Birdhouse Coffee
- Rating: 3.9/5 (137 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 765 Sullivan Ave. South Windsor, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee Roasteries, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
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#18. Bob's Coffee Shop
- Rating: 3.9/5 (87 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 33 New Britain Ave. Rocky Hill, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, American
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#17. Brookside Bagels
- Rating: 4.0/5 (181 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 563 Hopmeadow St. Simsbury, Connecticut
- Categories: Bagels, Bakeries, Coffee & Tea
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#16. J Ren茅 Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.1/5 (319 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 320 Park Road West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Cafes
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#15. WeHa Brewing & Roasting
- Rating: 4.1/5 (54 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 141 Shield St. West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Coffee Roasteries, Breweries
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#14. Doro Marketplace
- Rating: 4.1/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1301 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Bakeries, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
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#13. Rebel Dog Coffee Co. FARMINGTON
- Rating: 4.1/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 345 Colt Hwy Farmington, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#12. Tastease
- Rating: 4.2/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 70 New Park Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Donuts, Coffee & Tea, Desserts
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#11. Cafe Busy Bean
- Rating: 4.3/5 (65 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 355 Main St. Berlin, Connecticut
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Bagels
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#10. Rebel Dog Coffee Co. EAST HARTFORD
- Rating: 4.3/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 361 Main St. East Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Pizza, Breakfast & Brunch
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#9. RaonJena Coffee & Dessert
- Rating: 4.4/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 39 New London Turnpike Ste 108 Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Desserts
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#8. The Coffee Spot
- Rating: 4.4/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 750 Hopmeadow St. Simsbury, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#7. The Donut Station
- Rating: 4.4/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 486 Silas Deane Hwy Wethersfield, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts
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#6. The Bean 226
- Rating: 4.5/5 (144 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 226 Broad St. Windsor, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Salad
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#5. Zinneken's Belgian Waffles
- Rating: 4.5/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 331 New London Turnpike Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Food Trucks, Waffles
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#4. So G Coffee Roasters
- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 882 Main St. South Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea
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#3. Story and Soil Coffee
- Rating: 4.5/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 387 Capitol Ave. Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. Cha Papi
- Rating: 4.6/5 (100 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 150 Shield St. West Hartford, Connecticut
- Categories: Donuts, Bubble Tea, Coffee & Tea
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#1. Berkins Blend Cafe
- Rating: 4.6/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1003 Hebron Ave. Glastonbury, Connecticut
- Categories: Desserts, Coffee & Tea, Internet Cafes
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Rasha Aly and Carren Jao, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 313 metros.
