Semilla Cafe + Studio

Serving coffee drinks and a community art studio space

4.8· 265 reviewsHours

About

Semilla Cafe + Studio is a coffee shop in Hartford. We offer a variety of coffee drinks, including flavored lattes and espresso shots, along with a selection of bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Our space also features an art studio in the back, a little free library, and a community donation of art supplies and crafts.

Reviews

Muthu Kumar Chandrasekaran
2 months ago

Cute artsy 🎭 cafe in DT Hartford. One of the best flavored lattes ☕️ I have had this year ❤️ I had the saffron latte and spent an hour with a book on a warm summer Sunday afternoon. Barista was professional and kind.

CTadventuresandeats
4 months ago

I Stopped here to grab a drink while on a Hartford coffee crawl. I enjoyed a shot of espresso and an everything bagel with cream cheese. My partner got a salted brown sugar iced latte . This cafe is definitely unique. It has an art studio in the back of the cafe. The Parking is kind of hard to find because it’s on a main rd in Hartford. Staff were friendly but forgot about my bagel. I ended up waiting a long time for my bagel with cream cheese. I had reminded staff once but they still continued to stock items and take other orders before preparing mine. Staff did apologize and thank me for my patience after all was said and done.

The Curious Craving
4 months ago

First time coming here and was surprised with the cute ambiance and esthetic. I got the Salted brown sugar latte, it was good. Topped with a bit of sea salt, it was the perfect blend. There is a little library, with a take one leave on option, a community donation of art supplies and crafts as well as their mission to the community. Came here as part of the Hartford coffee crawl, and looks are deceiving, because of the street parking situation. I would have easily missed this sport driving downtown if not for the pass.

Grace Reinard
5 months ago

Such a cute, underrated cafe! The coffee is delicious. Staff is so kind and friendly. My breakfast sandwich was on coco bread and the sauce they put on it is soooo good!!! There are resources, games, a little free library, and a craft supply exchange. This is a place for community, very peaceful and welcoming vibes. I want to keep coming back! Both times ive gone there was plenty of free street parking in front of the building. Not sure about parking in the lot behind the building and i didnt want to risk it.

Theresa Gentile
7 months ago

A community gem with the best vibe!!! For some reason, I was immediately emotionally connected!! This coffee shop is so much more than a place to grab a drink — it truly feels like a community living room. The atmosphere is warm, creative, and welcoming the moment you walk in. There are art supplies available to use, free books to borrow, and games to play, which makes it a space you actually want to stay in and enjoy. The cold brew I had today was incredible — smooth, flavorful, and clearly made with care. On top of that, the owner’s customer service was outstanding . She is kind, genuine, and passionate about what they’ve built here. I’m so grateful to my son and his gf for recommending we stop in after being at the UConn game. Places like this are rare and so important to a community. If you’re looking for great coffee, a cozy creative space, and a shop that truly cares about people, this is it. Highly recommend supporting this local gem!!! Convenient to the XL Center, Yard Goats, Downtown and the Highway. Support a local small business! 📚🖌️🎨☕️♥️

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    • MondayClosed
    • Tue – Fri7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
    • Sat – Sun9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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