Bruno's Cafe Unionville
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Bruno's Cafe Unionville

55 Mill St, Hartford, CT

★★★★★4.9(159 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Bruno's Cafe is a cozy Unionville gem where the espresso is treated with real care and the seasonal specials like their Brown Butter Latte and Autumn Palmer showcase genuine creativity beyond the usual coffee shop fare. The staff genuinely seems to love what they do, explaining their sourcing with enthusiasm and making every visitor feel welcomed, whether you're settling in with a chocolate croissant for hours or stopping by with your dog for a quick Americano. It's the kind of neighborhood spot that inspires people to rearrange their schedules just to visit again.

What to expect

Espresso focusedSlow sitSpecialty drinksSignature drinksDog friendlyLight foodMeetingsFamily friendlyTraditional drinks

Google Reviews

Ariana
★★★★★3 months ago

This is the type of place I wish I lived closer to - Americano was so good as was the chocolate croissant. The girl at the counter was so so friendly and welcoming. She explained where they get their products from (all local) which was really nice to hear. Just a cute, cozy and inviting spot. I’ll definitely be back!

div
★★★★★5 months ago

Visiting Bruno’s was on my list since a while. I finally did and it is my new fav local spot. In beverages I’ve tried Scarecrow latte, Brown butter latte, and Autumn palmer from their winter special menu and am on a mission to try all of their winter special drinks. Their cream cheeses are super fresh and yum. In food we’ve tried Plain Jane and Garden Goddess panini so far and we liked it.

Lauren H.
★★★★★6 months ago

I really enjoyed this hidden gem. I had the pleasure of coming here on Saturday for the first time for lunch and it did not disappoint. I didn’t catch his name, but the guy who took our order was super nice and even took the time to explain the background of the cafe and that everything is locally sourced which I really loved. My boyfriend and I shared The Ville and the Di Parma Panini with broccoli cheddar soup and some drinks and of course we couldn’t resist the pecan pie. Everything was so fresh but nothing beat the broccoli cheddar soup, fall in a cup. If you’re ever in the area, I highly recommend checking them out!

Kimbodian Speaks
★★★★★9 months ago

Bruno's Cafe is located in Unionville in a small plaza. Parking was ample. The interior was cozy and the customer service was friendly. I'm a coffee lover and love visiting cafes. They had plenty of drinks to choose from. I decided to get a matcha latte and it was delicious. My husband enjoyed their cold brew. They had some baked goods and snacks as well. I look forward to going back for more coffee soon!

Tammy Whitney
★★★★★11 months ago

First off I love that this cafe gets its moniker from their dog and secondly the coffee is delicious!!! The list goes on of why this is my go to Unionville spot for coffee…. 3. The baristas/servers/owners are welcoming and knowledgeable 4. It’s next to the Farmington river trail … making it a perfect spot for me to meet up for a great coffee and a scenic river walk 5. The baked goods are sourced from an amazing local bakery (of course I can’t remember the name at the moment!) 6. They have a frequent flyer rewards system so I’m constantly getting discounts!! So sign up! 7. They have a decent selection of monthly specials that never disappoint I’m going to leave it there with lucky seven!! If you haven’t tried this amazing cafe then you need to change that….you won’t be disappointed!!!

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