J.René Coffee Roasters, LLC

I drive out of my way each week to get coffee here. The staff are all so kind and polite. The coffee is delicious and a little bonus is that they have carbonated water. I enjoy my delicious coffee then rehydrate with a cup of bubbly water and it just makes my whole day. I love this place!

The coffee is always great, and if you’re going to sit the vibes are perfect. Great natural light, music, and temperature.

Best breakfast sandwiches around. I’m always tempted to order another one even though I’m beyond full.

Delicious coffee and pastries. Great setting for sitting and talking. Excellent service from well informed and well trained staff. Good looking, too!

Only good source in Hartford for expertly roasted coffee, done in store on state of the art equipment. If you're an espresso junkie, this is the place to buy your beans. The difference between coffee 1 day past roasting vs 1 week is astonishing.

Really great spot for coffee. Options are plentiful and interior is gorgeous. Parking is really tough though. Also I would recommend Silk City Coffee (20mins east) or Dom (20 minutes west) over them. However, they are much better than Blue State in downtown which makes them the best cafe in the near-hartford region to me.

Very unpleasant staff, the coffee is Luke warm and never have I heard a hello or goodbye..or enjoy or have a nice day...

The chocolate croissants are amazing! As is their cafe mocha. I’m new to the area and am so glad I found this hidden gem!!

Simply put, J Rene, the coffee, the food, and the people are phenomenal. Easily the best part of my morning and never fails to put a smile in my face and a pep in my are (and that’s not just the exquisite coffee talking).

Even if you know coffee pretty well or a complete novice, the folks will help educate on their procuring/ roasting/ brewing processes, different coffee varietals, and how get the most out of your coffee. It is done with kind & eager passion to share their craft, not out of haughtiness or pride.

More than the homemade baked goods though — and these are all baked on premises with expertise — I cannot emphasize how great the people are. The co-owner (I’ll leave her name out for privacy) is among the first to greet customers by name when you walk in. When she isn’t making coffee/ taking orders, she’s finishing up the day’s baking. The baristas take absolute pride in what they do. I love that when there is a lull in the action, she encourages her workers to take a break, enjoy a quick cup of coffee and chat. The moment a customer walks in, they spring into action.

It’s this kind of love and caring that separates a place like J Rene from all others. My work assignment in Hartford ended a little while ago, but the smile that this place brought to my face will remain.

Very friendly staff. The coffee is not overpowering nor is it too light. They seem to have found a perfect balance of smooth and rich, even with their dark roast. They use some interesting-looking instruments to brew the coffee and whatever they are, they work! Atmosphere is as vibrant as the coffee. I couldn't recommend a better place for coffee!

A much needed, unique coffee spot in West Hartford. True, real coffee and great treats too. Staff is top notch

I think their coffee is very good and high quality. The staff has always been kind and I am glad they offer dairy free options for drinks. It’s a cute local cafe, and they give back to the community as well with a coffee line that donates a portion of proceeds to a cycling nonprofit. I recommend J René