Connecticut Muffin

Decent cafe next to Prospect Park. I came in for a snack and to use their bathroom. While I've had better chocolate chip cookies in New York, theirs was not bad and the service was professional. Looking around it feels like a nice place to sit down for a break. I liked their upper seating area. Their menu also looked intriguing, but I had just had lunch, so I couldn't try it.

Not only is the service less than mediocre but the pricing is funny. Came here twice and the first time I noticed selective friendly treatment with other customers. Was never greeted, but others were who came in after me. Decided to try again today, won’t be back. I’m also SO interested to know how my bec went from $8.17 to $10.38. More than $2 tax on a bagel? That was literally dry. Interesting. when I kept asking to put butter on it, I was ignored by the older guy who looked at me and just stood there. When I went to pay the screen quickly went from $8.17 to $10.38. Interesting, all I can say.

If I’m in the area, this is where I’ll get my coffee in the boat. Love the Panini and the coffee is good. Nice people work here and I can consider it one of the best local places for a start of the day.

Lovely place - cozy, beautiful inside and outside, good coffee & cookies. Location is awesome - just on opposite side of the Prospect Park & next to F train (15 Street - Prospect Park). Just one concern - service is a little bit slow.

Decent food after a few laps with friends around Prospect. A bit on the pricier side for a bacon, eggs and cheese bagel, though. Might try something else next time.

Previously I visited the place for several times and the coffee here was better. Today I did not enjoy my cappuccino, it was like hot milk, not a coffee

The lattes here are not my favorite. The food is okay but cheese coverage is non existent lol. There’s better cafes in the neighborhood.

After a long walk at the park my boyfriend and I were craving some coffee :) great options we loved the Spanish and Tiramisu Latte. This is going to be our spot from now on !!!!

A little confused because the sign says Connecticut Muffin but the cashless register says Park West Cafe? I stopped by for an iced coffee ($4.60) and a bagel with veggie cream cheese ($4) after a walk in the park across the street. There was lots of seating available and the staff member was really nice, but the quality of food and drink was painfully average and nothing to write home about. My bagel came with a really thin schmear that was sad looking.

I'm going to give a two part review, part 1 is for the pastries, 2 is for the drink I got. 5 stars for the pastries here. I've ordered many things from here as well as gotten a few Too Good To Go orders at the end of the night. Highly suggest the lemon poppy Pune cake slice or one of their bars. Moist, tasty and just makes me so happy. Try one of their cookies if your into soft cookies, delicious! The reason for my 3 star review is on the iced drink I just got. I ordered a iced matcha chai latte with oat milk as I can't drink dairy often. They used some weird oat milk brand that literally tasted so strong and kind of like fake oats. The drink didn't taste like matcha or chai, just weird oat milk. Not worth the $7.40 I spent on it at all. I suggest switching to Oatly or Trader Joe's oat milk.

The employees that work there are unprofessional and the Spanish speaking man that works there is rude.

Tension and Peace When I stopped for a break from work at the Park West Cafe yesterday, I ordered the freshly made Connecticut Muffin yogurt and Poland Spring water. I sat down next to the window overlooking the Square and the Park. The panoramic scene of summer leaves in the sun was soothing. But suddenly, the sound of broadcast from a cell phone from the table behind penetrated the scene and overpowered the music from the Cafe. I noticed that a regular--a man with a white baseball cap--was sitting behind with his phone. I thought of changing table, but I arrived 25 minutes earlier with my order. I decided to talk to him. I went to his table. Before I had a chance to say anything, he bursted out in anger. He yelled, "You don't like to listen to this. You should go back to your house, woman! F**k you, F**k you, F**k you!" He continued shouting hysterically for another five minutes, "F**k you! Go back to your house!" He then left for the sidewalk and began raving with a group of regulars outdoors. I mentioned this incident to the staff Daniel while he was raving outdoors. I find the verbal abuse to me as a customer deeply offensive and unacceptable. I am a paying female customer. Why should I tolerate such abuse? I also worry that such shocking abuse might lead to unexpected future incident. Will he throw something at me to hurt me next time? I would not want to associate danger with a delightful Cafe. I asked for resolve from the manager. Before I left, I picked up another yogurt for my family. The staff at the counter looked serious. He did not want any payment. He said that he had called the manager. His action was reassuring to customers like me who appreciates this unique Cafe in my neighborhood that captures a legendary landscape of peace and elegance.

Connecticut Muffin serves to be my beverage pitstop when in the area. Sitting on the corner of Prospect Park West, this shop (like all Connecticut Muffins) is abundant in serving baked goods and pastries. Recently, I tried their pumpkin spiced coffee which was very good and today, it was the Matcha chai latte. I was a bit bewildered as there was no hint of chai flavoring. Simply put, it tasted like a Matcha latte. But good. The chalkboard states that they serve breakfast and other bites, but again, I've only visited for beverages whether iced or hot. There's alcove seating with a few tables and just 5 tables on the main floor. During the summer, benches situated outside accommodates for limited outdoor seating. I like this place. I cannot write about the baked goods or bites, but the beverages are above average. Standard prices.

Why low rating? I have had nothing but good experience in this coffee shop; desserts are fresh and all types of coffee great! Customer service is A+++++! Come on!!!! I read some negative reviews and can say that was never my experience! I'm lucky or the veracity of the negative reports is suspect; whatever you believe ... you have to visit this place to really appreciate it! Front counter customer service is tops!

Moved here recently and have had great service until today. Ordered a latte and blt. Counter girl gave me regular coffee with splash of milk and then rolled her eyes when I asked if it was the latte I ordered. Charged me latte price. Rude service and deceitful. Will not return

A very fine coffee establishment. Its near the train station, has a lot of seating and the food is really good. I got a bunch of bagels from the office here and although it wasn't exactly what I was hoping I was still satisfied with what I got. In regards to their food, they have a good selection of different foods to eat besides muffins. For breakfast they have oatmeal, cereal, bagels, crossiants, bear claws, and of coarse muffins. Lunch they even offer paninis and sandwiches. The bagels and muffins I had hear are pretty good for their price and I can see myself casually coming in and getting something quick over the counter. They offer both coffee and tea. As for coffee they offer a variety of espresso drinks. I remember my drinks I got here were fine though I wouldn't rave about them. The think paired with the food here you can get a really nice meal. The inside of the place is very spacious which is pleasant if you just want to hang somewhere. There is a lot of seating and some places you can get a view facing towards the park. They offer wifi as well and the The staff is friendly and accommodating. I have to warn others though that this place is very casual and so you shouldn't expect to do what I tried to do a few weeks ago. I tried ordering a dozen or so bagels with cream cheese to bring to the office and they ended up making a dozen hot bagels with cream cheese already spread inside. I was really hoping for really fluffy bagels and cream cheese separated out but I don't think they normally offer that kind of service. Though it wasn't what I wanted it ended up being unique compared to what we usually have so I am not upset about it, just want to warn others to go to a more bagel focused place to get a lot of bagels at once.

I've passed by Connecticut Muffin many times but I think this is my first time dropping in. There was no line today & we needed a quick bite, so we ventured in. The muffins are regular sized, not big like I'm used to seeing in the stores. The bagels are also a little smaller than I'm used to. The taste was okay, nothing spectacular, but it wasn't bad. A corn muffin, a blueberry muffin (each toasted with butter), an everything bagel toasted with butter & cheese, a Martinelli's apple juice, and a San Pellegrino's Clementine sparkling juice cost $15 and change.

RUDE staff. I've been here a few of times over the years (not all of them by choice) and almost every single time, I've experienced some form of smug behavior from the staff. I'm only assuming that the reason for this is that they are unhappy with their pay and schedule. I've done management before and a good boss equals happy and helpful employees. Clearly, they're unhappy about something. The food is good, I'll give them that. I just wish the staff had better training in Customer Service.

The service food and pastries here are legendary. My favorite place to stop when I visit the park.

Plenty of seats, nice staff, close to the park and train station, but the best part? Playing all the right beats on a sad, rainy night. Whoever is spinning them tunes sure deserves a pat on the back. Mr. Vegas's Heads High, Tony Matterhorn's Dutty Wine, what a way to throw me back! Sucks for those who hates this kind of music but I sure enjoyed it while I sipped my earl grey. I cannot vouch for many of the sweets other than the magic bar so hopefully this is a fair review. The magic bar was borderline diabetic, it was super sweet! If you're in the 'hood and your sugar is low then count on this joint to boost it right back up in a jiffy; I guess this could be a reason why it's called magic bar...

Unfortunately, there is no free Wi-Fi on weekends!! Huge bummer. They do have newspapers you can read while munching on your baked goods of choice, though. Update on muffin flavors: pumpkin and morning glory are both incredible. Very sweet, but super moist. I love the pineapple/raisin/carrot combo in morning glory - fooled me into thinking it's a little bit healthy!

love this place...friendly staff and great snacks...if you are looking to hang out for an hour this is the place to go.

I discriminated against Connecticut Muffin for a long time. I could never figure out why--maybe because I don't like muffins. And I don't like Connecticut. And both of those things together just didn't seem promising to me. But on a day where I needed to be up at 6am, with a dire need for a latte and a breakfast sandwich--Connecticut Muffin was there for me, so I am grateful. First off, they have a FANTASTIC Chai Soy Latte. Probably one of the best in the area. Secondly, if anything made waking up at 6am better, it was the lovely egg & cheese croissant they gingerly handed to me, piping hot and glorious. Their 2 feet "egg cooking station" behind the counter looks cramped and unassuming, but that egg was no joke--it was buttery, soft, and fluffy. As I sat in their cozy sitting area overlooking Prospect Park at 6 am, with that sandwich and Chai Latte, I contemplated discrimination and how something named after two things I don't like wasn't all that bad after all.

No matter how many chances I give this place they never fail to disappoint. - the muffins are OK - every other baked good is bad - Allergy Alert! Last time I was in here I had a weird and bad experience with a staffer. I specifically and clearly asked if I could have a small coffee and in my own travel mug to which specifically said simply "Yes." Then she filled it with large coffee and charged me for a large coffee while criticizing my mug for not being to her liking. Today I asked a staffer for the flavors of mini muffins as they were not labeled. It was clear he wasn't totally sure which were which. A blueberry muffin could definitely look like a yogurt blueberry muffin for example, let alone the ingredients hidden inside. That's why you label, management taken note here. Sure enough, when I got home and bit into it, it was a different muffin than what I'd ordered. Allergy alert. You could kill someone, no joke.

This place for early morning coffee is fine. It is clean and the people that work here I am assuming on the place. There are fresh pastries, bottled juice, package coffee, places to sit and read, the prices are affordable, and it is in a great location next to Prospect Park and the subways and restaurants and shopping. I really enjoy coming to Brooklyn some of these neighborhoods I really up and coming. Come visit this little coffee shop pastry place and you will be pleasantly surprised.

Cute little coffee shop by Prospect Park Circle. I went here with three friends & we enjoyed our time.

Now I remember why I haven't been here in years! It sucks! They are so slow and disorganized and the product is inferior to Terrace Bagels up the block. I was too lazy to walk up there the other day so stopped in here. I wanted to order coffee and a bagel but the lady walked away to get my coffee before I could tell her my bagel order, and then acted all put out when she came back and I gave her my bagel order. The line is always slow and disorganized and I don't know where they get their bagels, but they are just so-so. I know the reason there is always a crowd is because it takes them forever to serve one person, I just don't understand why anyone would go there. I remember when it first opened, I actually liked it a lot but it's kind of jumped the shark.

First glance seems like a great place, solid coffee, good pastries, chill ambience, more seating than a lot of coffee shops in the city, and an amazing location. Worth checking out for sure.

This place has roaches. I saw a roach crawling near the bread on the display, never got around to eating this place. The staff is not friendly and got pissed off when I refused to pay or take the food I ordered.

This was the 3rd time I attempted to settle for the cold brew here and it was awful!!! The worst cold brew ever!! Never again! Two blocks away there is a Dunkin' Donuts... way better.

It's cozy inside, nice selection, free wifi (although they won't give you password on the weekends), courteous staff. I only tried the chai latte here but it was wayyy too sweet.

Don't leave a mask on sign and encourage a mask off environment. Everyone had their mask off inside.

This review is only for their delicious red velvet cake. WOW. That was so unexpected! Who knew that Connecticut offers good red velvet cake??? It was pretty darn delicious! The cake was moist, flavorful, and not overly sweet, and melty cream cheese frosting perfectly complimented the cake. This place seems to have such low ratings from Yelpers but for their red velvet cake I'd give them 4 stars!

I've noticed this spot a few times and was always curious about them. The ones working weren't exactly the friendliest and it wasn't even busy. Their chai latte was wayyyy too sweet and their jalapeno cheddar biscuit just tasted like water and raw dough. I'll admit, my tummy felt a little stranger after both items. My fiance had the egg and turkey bacon bagel which was actually not too shabby.

A cute cafe with a full coffee menu and baked goods of happiness. Service and staff were very friendly, lots of seating inside and they have a few outside benches. A good place to hit before or after strolling the park. I ordered a small iced chai and a piece of lemon cake- the small I ordered was HUGE! A nice break from typical chain coffee houses. I will definitely be back!

They have the most ridiculous wifi policy I have ever seen. They don't have wifi on the weekends at all. They also change the password every week, so you always, always have to ask for the password. This week it's "gingerbread," if that helps anyone.

I love connected enough and so much it has such a hold me feel and the food pastries and rings are amazing and I completely recommend anyone that is either visiting our lives neighborhood should totally check it out because you're probably never stop going there just like me

While this is a chain , I gotta say best bacon egg and cheese sandwich in the hood... particularly good on a croissant. They make the eggs fresh! I love the little courtyard in the front where I can take a break with my pup and friends.

A warm inviting place conveniently located near the park. Love their hazelnut coffee! Nice servers, so the reason I don't give 5 stars is because their equipment s broken every time I go in! How can you own a coffee shop and not have a working coffee machine or espresso machine?! Unreal.

Definitely my spot for on the go muffins and coffee other pastries are a hit also . Lots of space for sitting and wifi works fast . Clean and chill environment . Coffee options are unlimited

I've been coming to Connecticut Muffin for 13 years Some of the work is done one serve me and it's ridiculous makes me feel really uncomfortable I don't wanna come back to this place They have no respect for the customers And that hurts my feelings I need to find workers that wanna work Day a very just respect to its customers Something needs to be done

A good place to kill time before you head to your movie at the Pavilion. It feels like a different world than the Connecticut Muffin on 7th Ave (which is yuppieland with crazy strollers). This location is filled with people seemingly without food or drink, hanging out for eternities on their laptops. There's a good number of tables, but they're very scrunched together and always all occupied. Kids will come by and loiter on the stairs to the seating section and the staff will not say anything. If I were in junior high again I'd have more sympathy, but you're being fire hazards, kids! Go away! Teas and pastries are standard (yes, even my muffin). Free wifi - ask the staff for the password. The cleanliness of the place is kind of ehh - things behind the counter look haphazard. There was a baguette just sitting openly near where they kept pens... Do they even serve anything using baguettes?! To use the somewhat grungy bathroom you have to find the key attached to a giant metal spoon lying on the counter somewhere... and bring the giant metal spoon into the bathroom with you. Bathroom doesn't lock from inside, but you have the only key to it. Bringing a giant spoon into a bathroom... *makes face*

Connecticut is a state in the USA that is very far away. It is surrounded by more interesting states: New York, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. When you are there for the first time you already know that you will not surprised. Connecticut Muffin is like Connecticut. Nothing there is too good or too bad. Nothing is very cheap or expensive or interesting. After you have been there once you know what it will be like. There is no reason to be scared. I go there every day. Zufishan

We went to Brooklyn on Sunday to run the Al Gordon 4 miler at Prospect Park. At about 45 minutes before the race, we had to find a place to use the bathroom. We found Connecticut Muffin. I grabed a bagel for el novio. The place was packed with fellow runners. I'm sure they were excited at all the business they were getting. The cafe is perfectly placed right next to Prospect Park and Park Slope. They have a variety of bagels, muffins, and pastries. I didn't try the bagel, but el novio said it was good, but nothing to be excited about. It seems like a cute place to read a book or meet a friend for some coffee.

Love the way they design the places, and love their Paninis. I am here usually Tuesdays after work, and I love to stop the rush for an hour or so, open My laptop and just work enjoying good sandwich and good coffee. I told them twice already that sometime the coffee is not hot enough, and they always make me a new one. I wish they had one closer to where I live, but I am ok with coming here once a week. Nice atmosphere for coffee and light food.

This is my second time I had a bad experience at this place. The service is really bad and this lady gave me an attitude without no reason. I walk by the park a lot, and this is the closest coffee shop I know, but I will never go back to this place again.

I just tried to find out if there are Connecticut Muffins in CT, but the first page of hits on google is pretty much just places in Brooklyn and NYC (the first 2 are Yelp- yay!). It IS on a "best of" for Connecticut, so I guess it's there, just not as big? Strange. This is the best Connecticut Muffin I've been in. Delicious coffee, vanilla chai lattes, pastries and, of course, muffins! The people are really nice and competent which is more than I can say about employees at other Connecticut Muffin locations. The little cafe feel is awesome and they have a bunch of tables distributed through out the place. Nothing worse than trying to cram into a table that's directly on top of someone else. Awesome place to kill time before a movie or grab a drink and a snack to have in the park.

This place is easy to find and they have a lot of seating and a great view of the park. But man, the bathroom, if you can call it that, is horrifying. And their baked goods don't look that great--mostly they look dried out and stale, with cracked icing and sad little raisins. The prices are about what you'd expect. I go here to meet friends before heading into the park, and so I'm glad this Connecticut Muffin exists. It's a reliably boring, tacky little coffee shop with mediocre but passable joe and plenty of tables by windows. But I wouldn't come here just to come here. Three stars because they've always met my (admittedly low) expectations.

I've been a fan of their coffee since 1999. They have their house brew and several flavored coffee which change daily. My favorite is cinnamon hazelnut. Their coffees are smooth and light. I'm not a huge fan of bold, acidic brews (eg. Starbucks). In the food corner, I've only tried their bear claws and red velvet cake. Both are delicious. The view of Prospect Park from the window is breathtaking.

Great spot for a quick pick-me-up snack if at the park - i liked the iced coffee and blueberry muffin - prices are very reasonable .... another plus is the outdoor seating and generally unpretentious vibe inside. Enjoy!

First of all, I"m definitely surprised there is a place in this neighborhood that takes credit cards - let alone even takes Amex. I usually get their iced coffees and lattes, and some muffins. Everything here is solid but for really good coffee and lattes, I'd rather walk a few more blocks but this place is so close to me! They have a huge selection of pastries plus some sandwiches and such. Also lots of seats and tables indoors and outdoors. You'll always find lots of people on their laptops plus parents and babies. Lastly, it's super close to the park so it's a great place to go after a run or bike ride, which is definitely the scene on a Sunday morning.

4 stars for location, probably 3 stars for the food. Right across the roundabout from Prospect Park, it is THE place to grab a drink/bite post-park or simply people watch. There's seating outside if you are riding your bicycle or have your dog with you. Ample seating area inside. Great selection of pastries and bagels...I ordered myself a toasted sesame bagel and cream cheese with a tall mocha. Needed a knife to spread out the 1" inch thick cream cheese. Mocha was a little too sweet but good. Will probably be back, I crashed at my cousin's who lives RIGHT there! :) Tip-bits: Cash only, ATM inside Free wifi

There are obvious niceties to a franchise: Accepts credit cards Anytime Bathroom (I just walk in and go) Large selection Free Wi-Fi But then there are the reasons I will never take this place seriously: Untrained staff - No idea how to prepare food. Serving stale, sloppy dishes. - On their cell phones. - Doesn't monitor coffee to make a new brew. Really bad music on the radio. The coffee, is horrendous. But that may be because I am spoiled by great NYC cafes, and the amazing baristas inhabiting them. Walk across the street to DUB pies. You will get the best cup of coffee you've ever had, with a great staff. I have been to Connecticut Muffin many times, so I've had an opportunity to truly get a sense for what this place is like. If you want just normal pastries and treats, CM is for you. That's what they are good at. They get in a shipment of food off the truck, and it's put on the rack. It has sugar, butter, and wheat. Hard to screw up. Buy it. But this place, to me, should be located somewhere in the suburbs, where it can't insult the competitive New Yorker's palate. We have hard working local businesses that go above and beyond for their customers. Find those places.

I've never sampled their pastries here. The coffee though is not bad. I had a lack of caffeine induced head ache and waltzed in here this weekend for that rare cup of iced coffee with skim milk, no sugar. They had a vanilla hazelnut roast that was pretty tasty. I say rare because I drink about 8 cups of black coffee a day, no cream/no sugar ever. Period. But I am always tempted by a rare latte or iced coffee. Anyway, they are always busy here because its right by the theatre so if you want quiet this is not the coffee shop for you. If you like hanging out with a little clutter, perfect. They have cake, cookies, muffins, etc. etc. They better have muffins, right? I just find it oddly very commercial. And the coffee is slightly watered down with flavors but it's suitable.

I make my own coffee during the week to bring to work, even though there are several great coffee places I can walk to. So on the weekend? I'm lazy, it's time to buy coffee and that's just how it's going to be! Yes, the coffee at Dub is better, but it's also more expensive. Connecticut Muffin has decent coffee, and they have fair trade varieties. It's getting easier to find fair trade coffee elsewhere, but I've come to have a special place in my heart for CM. It's always HOT, which is sometimes (strangely enough) not always the case at other places. The flavored coffee is pretty good, and it's close enough to my apartment

I stopped by today simply because I was too lazy to trek back to Manhattan after a meeting this afternoon. When I walked by I noticed a few tables occupied with people working on their laptops --- that always means complimentary wifi. I found a table and then went to place my order. I kept it simple and just ordered a toasted onion bagel with cream cheese and an iced green tea. The bagel was fresh and tasty. The tea was strong. It also only cost me a few dollars, and since I've got to watch my budget now, that was a good thing. It's a nice little shop. It's got tons of seats and tables. Tons of plugs for all the people like me who come armed with their computers. There is even an ATM in the place if you run out of money. It's at the roundabout across from Prospect Park. It's a nice cafe that has a neighborhood feel about it even though it's a chain. The people who work there are the warm and friendly type, but they're not rude. They get a lot traffic, so it's pretty matter of fact. If I'm in the area again, I'd definitely stop by. I kept my order simple and was happy.

Bad coffee, mediocre desserts, meh muffins. Why are you named after a muffin if your muffins are not outstanding? Plus, it bothers me that they use certain buzzwords like "home-baked" and "home-grown" on their chalkboard sign outside for advertising, when clearly nothing in the cafe was baked or grown anywhere nearby.