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1429 Park St Unit 117 & 102, Hartford, CT

★★★★★5.0(28 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Petrolhead Café is a gloriously quirky Hartford spot where car enthusiasts and coffee lovers collide, complete with free high-end driving simulators and motorsport content that makes lingering over a perfectly-pulled cappuccino feel like part of the experience. The team here takes their craft seriously—both the espresso drinks and an unexpectedly excellent kitchen turning out brisket egg rolls and full breakfasts—while staff like Cathlyn and Dawn create the kind of genuine, welcoming atmosphere that keeps people coming back weekly. It's the rare café that feels equally suited for a laptop work session, a date night with beer and wine, or just soaking in the coolest vibe in the neighborhood.”

What to expect

Specialty coffee, with creative signature drinks. A slow-sit, laptop-friendly spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast and light food on the menu.

Signature drinksSpecialty drinksSlow sitLight foodTraditional drinksFull breakfastLaptop friendlyMeetings

Google Reviews

Heath Vaught

★★★★★a year ago

Out from California with the wife, just driving through New England's gorgeous countryside. We were on our way from Rhode Island, heading through Connecticut and needed a place to eat. Happy little wrong turns, and we found this white sign on the corner saying, "coffee, lunch,…

S Jason Wang

★★★★★a year ago

This place rules and it's so unique. They have high end driving simulators that are free to use. The coffee is great, and the people are super friendly. It's such a great addition to the neighborhood and I would recommend anyone who is into cars and racing to check this place…

Kyle DeGasero

★★★★★a year ago

We have had the best experience with Petrolhead Cafe and regulary eat here every week. They make the best coffee drinks and their food is excellent. I highly recommend the brisket egg roles, crispy chicken sandwich, creamy chicken soup, and loaded tots. Great menu, with lots of…

Jose Sierra

★★★★★a year ago

Love this new place. Such a cool vibe! Great Service. Cathlyn and Dawn are awesome! They have a nice beer and a couple of wine selections. We didn't get food this time but we will be back for sure to try it. If you are into race simulators they have a insane rig that you'll have…

Steve Boutin

★★★★★2 years ago

Food was great with a cool and interesting menu. My cappuccino was made perfectly. The lounge had a great vibe with cool books and magazines to check out. My wife and I enjoyed watching a Moto2 race while have a great brunch.