Story and Soil Coffee

We stopped on the way to NH. It’s right of the highway so it was very convenient for us. My latte was delicious. It had perfect foam and it was at good temperature. The place is very small inside so we had to get our coffee to go. Bathroom was clean. Baristas were friendly. We would definitely stop again when making the trip

Great little café! The plain latte was delicious and hot.

I got the BEC and was not disappointed. There was a decent amount of hot sauce on mine, but it was great despite that.

The whole bean coffee is market price for 12oz. They had at least 4 different types of coffee for sale among their merch.

This space is a little small, with probably 9 to 10 seats indoors in the front, and probably for 10-20 outside the front.

Walking from downtown was no issue - I will definitely be coming back here!

If you’re looking for a quaint, homy, and cute little coffee shop then Story and Soil is the place for you. I had some hot tea and it was tasty! I didn’t wait long for my drink either.

From a quality standpoint, everything was great. That said, I'm not a fan of the size of the shop (feels a bit claustrophobic) and it's a bit more expensive than ideal. I'm used to expensive coffee so I won't knock that out too hard, but the food was more expensive than expected. $7 for a breakfast sandwich is on the high side. Don't get me wrong, it was a very good breakfast sandwich but it's about $1-1.50 more than ideal.

Tried their spanish latte twice, the second time it felt a bit milky and less caffeinated but it was also very close to their closing time so that’s probably it. Will definitely go back and try their cortado. Loved the roasted mushroom sandwich!

Highly recommend visiting for a wonderful coffee experience. The staff is kind and helpful (and patient!) The inside is cozy, baked goods are yummy. Best seasonal drinks that don’t follow the crowd.

Great vibe and delicious Spanish latte! Staff are friendly, place is clean, and they have an assortment of artwork on display that you can purchase. Local shop fare is cute and on point.

Literally the most amazing and adorable little coffee shop we’ve been in on our trip from New Jersey to New York! The atmosphere, people, outdoor seating, drinks, and food were all spectacular.

Let’s just say we ate one cookie and craved more. We literally chugged the loose leaf black tea that tasted like the best black tea we’ve ever had to drink before. My best friend savored her almond latte. Anddddd the only thing we didn’t really care for that we ordered was the cheddar biscuit. Looks amazing. Taste is a bit bland for our liking. But still good overall.

Great coffee store if you’re looking for local store instead of some regular coffee chains. Their Spanish Latte is great ( that’s the only coffee I have tried so far)

Tasty libations in a cozy and spunky space. A local Hartfordian took me to Story and Soil and talked the shop up quite a bit before our arrival. Thankfully, the shop didn’t let his high praises down.
They boast several local coffee beans to choose from along with multiple brewing options and a small menu of food items. I didn’t notice any vegan/gluten free/specialty food items; this lack is one of the reasons I’m not awarding them a 5/5.
I was pleased to see kombucha and golden milk on the menu, demonstrating the forward thinking minds behind the shop. They also offered a wide array of dairy alternatives suitable for almost any diet.
They don’t roast beans in house, but do source from local Connecticut roasters, promoting community amongst potential competitors.
The space is cozy with several seating options indoors as well as several picnic style tables outside which are ideal when the weather in favorable.
Parking on the street is newly metered parking, so bring your quarters, but it’s well worth the parking fee to grab a drink and a seat to do some Dino sightseeing amongst the decor.