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J.René Coffee Roasters is such a great spot! The vibe is warm and inviting, with a cozy atmosphere that makes it the perfect place to enjoy a cup of coffee. The coffee itself is excellent — rich, smooth, and clearly crafted with care. It’s definitely one of those places where you can taste the quality in every sip.
The only small thing to note is that parking can be a bit tricky, but once you’re inside, it’s absolutely worth it. A wonderful place to relax, meet friends, or just enjoy some really great coffee. Highly recommend!
… moreGib CMF (Gibby)
Beautiful latte art which is my favorite. A croissant sandwich is good too even though it took a while. And I love the atmosphere, not too busy.
… moreJennifer Searls
Guys … don’t sleep on J Rene’s Analog & Aroma cafe. Tasty food and delicious wine and beer. The cafe is perfect for a quick date night. The food is delicious and the drink menu is perfectly curated – something to please everyone but not overwhelming.
… morePrabhakar Gantasala Venugopal
Light Roast and Affogato were amazing…friendly staff…must have coffee ☕ place
… moreDanielle
Small and quaint coffee shop that has smaller and larger (8+/communal) tables as well as a couple outdoor spots. Menu is small but every thing is tasty! The coffee is so good that even as a creamer and sweetener person, I didn’t really need much!
… moreGriffin Fruge
Great coffee and ambiance. They have pour overs, a good espresso machine with well trained baristas, and the light roasts are high quality. Good third wave coffee spot but still lots of options if you’re into Starbucks type drinks too
… moreKorvah
Some of the highest quality coffee you will find. I no longer reside in CT, but thankfully they have a website and provide excellent mail order service. I remember when René opened this shoppe years ago. Very happy to see it’s still around and appears to be done very well.
… moreHeather Mitchell
We love visiting local roasters and coffee shops as we travel. J. Rene didn’t disappoint. The lattes were smooth and easy to drink. The atmosphere was delightful. We also grabbed a bag of coffee to take home and enjoy! If you are visiting the Hartford area definitely put this shop on your agenda!
… moreEmma
Delicious coffee and nice atmosphere. Their baked goods are unfortunately not good. If they had small state or other bakery provide croissants and cookies, I’d come nearly every day!
… moreChristine Liu
This is my second time passing through this town trying J. René and it is still one of my favorite coffee places to go to. Coming from NYC I thought I had tried the best coffee selection already but J. René blew my mind! They are very professional and detailed on the coffee they present. This time I got the Israel Degefa (yeast proceased) and Sumatra (honey processed) to try at home! I strongly recommend their cold brew as it is very well balanced, no taste note is out performed than another. Taste is subjective but for me it is the best cold brew I’ve tasted so far!
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