Cafe Pesto's

1274 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT

★★★★★4.5(149 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“The staff here genuinely cares about making your experience special, with servers who know the menu inside and out and go the extra mile to get your order right. The food arrives in generous portions with bold, well-seasoned flavors, and they've got an impressive selection of gluten-free options that actually taste great—not like an afterthought. If you can catch a warm day, the riverside outdoor seating is unbeatable, but the cozy interior vibes are worth a visit any time of year.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. A slow-sit, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Family friendly. Parking available.

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Google Reviews

Russell L
★★★★★2 months ago

This place is a real gem! If I could rate it any higher, I would. The service is impeccable and the waiters/waitresses really know what they’re doing. All of the food is very well-seasoned, which is uncharacteristic of most American cuisine. The prices were great for food…

Rebecca Jiang
★★★★★4 months ago

Amazing. Service was wonderful and the food was incredible. Really large portions, so a hearty meal for sure! The restaurant had such a nice atmosphere, cozy and welcoming. Absolutely would come again!

Steph
★★★★★8 months ago

I'm so happy this little neighborhood restaurant exists. Try to visit when it's warm out so you can eat outside with a river view, or come any time because the vibes are immaculate. Good music - not too loud. The staff is wonderful - Precious has been my server 3 times. She's…

Kathy Niedzwiecki
★★★★★10 months ago

Celiac peeps… Cafe Pesto is heaven on earth!! GF fried calamari! GF lil’ rolls with thee most AWEMAZING pesto spread! They have GF pasta!! The service was on point, the food was beyond delish, and the atmosphere was delightful! We sat outside on Monday 8/18/25… perfect ambiance…

Monica Claros
★★★★★a year ago

Great service our waitress Emily went above and beyond to ensure that we had a great meal, the food was delicious. Looks like it is a hidden gem because was quiet and the prices were great, the portions are a good size, delicious cocktails, and sangria, a lot of choices for…

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