Café Real

I've been all over New England trying coffee shops and I can say that this is by far the best coffee I've found. The owner is very friendly and very knowledgeable and the rest of the staff are very friendly as well. The pastries are very good and the waffles are the best I've had. Great atmosphere and a ton of products for sale from other local businesses like candles and soap made from their coffee grounds. This place has honestly ruined other coffee shops for me. Nowhere else can even come close in terms of quality. The focus here is on the coffee, not the flavored syrups like just about everywhere else although they do have a good selection of syrups as well if that's your thing. You can still taste the difference with the added flavors. I could go on and on but do yourself a favor and come experience it for yourself. Wish I could give it 6/5stars.

If someone told me that a gourmet artisanal coffee shop with single origin fair trade beans roasted onsite was opening in Bristol, I would have been- shall we say- skeptical. Unlikely though it would seem, as a quality coffee nerd I am pleased to say it is now a reality! I will touch quickly on the setting, it is located in an improving area of the city, parking is available on the street, as the nearby lot is is being repaved. The exterior and interior are clean and inviting. The inside space is warm and cozy and the staff is exceptional. The real story is the coffee though, and it is - in a word - incredible. Anyone with any sense of taste whatsoever will easily notice a difference between this coffee and anything from a franchised chain. If you prefer hyper sweet coffee containing beverages, a chain may be best for you, but if you want to experience coffee as it was meant to be, you must give Cafe Real a try. I have gone nearly everyday since the week they opened and intend to make it a habit. My favorite is the "Tinto", their house specialty regular coffee. The flavor is deep and rich, evoking fond memories of; sitting by a camp fire with friends (sweet smokiness), smelling fresh ground cacao (hints of chocolate), and a glass of fine red wine (finishing with glimmer of dark fruit flavors right at the end). I mix mine with a touch of cream to deepen even further the luxuriant experience. Maybe you're not quite that connoisseurial, but it will still be an experience if you choose to take the opportunity to savor your visit to Cafe Real. As a small business owner myself I am passionate about businesses that truly care about what they are doing. The love for what they do and their desire to share what they love with others is rare and should be rewarded with reviews like these. Enjoy!

Great experience here! People are really nice! Great coffee! Only coffee that doesn't upset my stomach!

This family business handles the coffee process from their farm in Columbia, to roasting their own beans and making the best cup of coffee in a friendly and relaxing atmosphere. I had their ice coffee and “pan de bono” this time and they were both phenomenal!!

Great locally owned coffee shop. Caring staff, wonderful atmosphere, incredible coffee!

The taste of coffee!
high level of service. Employers are Amazing kind and high level of high-level service coffee shop
You can feel the soul of Colombia!!

Wonderful place for people who want a special coffee experience.
The outdoor seating options overlooking the creek are unforgettable.
I got a bag of coffee, a candle and soap. I am looking forward to enjoying these products.
The owner and the staff are friendly.

We literally have not bought any other brand of coffee since the grand opening of this shop!!! All my friends and family across the country know about it because we even travel with it. My brother who lives in Florida no longer wants to drink any other coffee, now, too!!! If I run out while on the road, I order it to be shipped to where I am. I cannot say enough good things about this coffee, the shop, Eddy, the whole Café Real crew, the community impact, near & far!!! Excellent customer service, top notch product & REALLY GREAT PEOPLE!!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

My partner and I are coffee lovers! We have a list of all the coffee houses in CT. We have visited about 15 shops at this point and Cafe real is now at the top of our list!!! The coffee is delicious and the back patio with a babbling creek was such a delightful surprise!!! Highly recommend this place!!

Amazing coffee, amazing atmosphere, amazing patio makes you feel like you've been transported someplace else. Out of all the amenities I would have to say the customer service is whats best of all; you almost feel like your visiting family when your there, just talking to the owner and hearing about the family farm where the beans are grown and the process in which coffee can be made is amazing. if your in Bristol this place is a must visit.