The Coffee Connection

Rebecca F

2023-06

Absolutely the atmosphere I seek when looking for what coffee shop to visit! My vanilla lavender latte was great, the barista was extremely kind and the vibe was perfect. I live in Seneca Falls but my friends and I love to travel around to different coffee shops so I will definitely be bringing them here!

Shelly Olmsted

2024-01

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Merriya Valleri

2022-05

It was so nice to see a favorite spot living on, even if it was in a different location. Now with even more whimsy, we had a lovely little adventure with some blueberry iced coffee, some delicious muffins, and a not pictured refreshing lemonade. Oh, and the greeter should definitely get a raise. 14/10, we will definitely be back again!

William Edwards

2020-05

This is an excellent local coffee shop. It has been a staple of Oswego for over 20 years. A must see if you're in the area for a visit! The new location is in the lower level of an old church. Great outdoor area with seating.

Rob Fischer

2023-05

New location, same great coffee!--Unlike any other coffee shop in the world in that your iced coffee drink never gets watered down! You get coffee cubes to keep it delicious! Cozy shop, terrific coffee, amazing variety of flavors for your caffeine needs. Tasty treats and locally sourced goods. Best coffee shop around.

Sarah VP (Sobesarah85)

2023-06

I have visited the new location a few times before with great customer care, 5 stars even, however, this review is based on the most recent. I enjoyed my coffee connection visit with a friend on a very warm spring day, and was able to enjoy the outdoor seating area. Rated 4 stars because when I first walked in, no one made any attempt to greet me or see if I was ready to order, & someone was on the phone behind the counter. (I was the only one at the front counter at the time.) That said when it was time to order, and the shop had gotten a little busier- there was pleasant exchange and the coffee was decent, and fair priced for the large size. We ordered breakfasts from the in-house cafe, The Crumb, as well and it complimented the coffee house experience that much more. I would gladly return again.

Zane Pointon

2018-05

Excellent place to go and do work or meet up with friends. The owner is super kind. The hours are kind of difficult sometimes and the upstairs could use more power outlets, though

Lisa H.

2023-07

Great coffee and very nice staff. An added plus- the view!

Ailame C

2022-05

The atmosphere was nice and warm and the staff was very friendly! We enjoyed a blueberry muffin and the coconutty latte 🤙🏽

Mark McManus

2023-05

MY FAVORITE COFFEE SHOP ANYWHERE! The Coffee Connection in Oswego has excellent freshly ground coffee in a friendly, homey space. They offer a wide selection of coffees, teas and juices as well as a nice selection of baked goods. The service is excellent, with shop owner Tara often working the counter herself. Open 6 days per week (closed on Sundays), the shop offers different varieties as the coffee of the day in regular, decaf, flavored and iced, and will make just about anything else you might want if you ask. Espresso drinks such as lattes and cappuccinos - either plain or flavored, hot or iced - are excellent. A recent addition is the new food service, Crumb, which is sharing space with the coffee shop. This 1-2 punch makes the Coffee Connection a go-to place for breakfast or lunch or for a drink and a snack! Added bonuses to the homey atmosphere are the glassed street-facing overhead door which can be opened wide in warmer weather, and covered sidewalk patio which has clear curtains that can be rolled down on cooler or rainy days. On cooler days, there are even fireplace tables outside! You couldn’t ask for a nicer place to spend a few minutes or a couple of hours. If I could, I would give The Coffee Connection 10 stars!!!

lori j

2023-07

I absolutely fell in love with the coffee connection! I was in town for a few days and once I found this beautiful piece of sanctuary I made sure to visit each day. I had the pbj and pb extravaganza latte, they were both delicious and I also tried their dark roast drip and fresh iced tea. The baristas were very friendly offering local advice and truly made me feel like I belonged. Next trip I will make sure to stop by coffee connection before I check in to the hotel!

Theodore Eaton

2018-05

Great lattes, great location, and excellent place to relax! For the location I'm impressed how quite it stays inside.

Katrina U

2018-05

There's a cute coffee shop in Oswego! Who knew? Service is great. Ambiance is amazing... upstairs there are windows over looking the river. Food is pretty dang good.

Greta Taylor

2023-05

This is my first time here and the immediate feeling was cozy and welcoming! It's quaint, clean and pretty inside and out. The coffees that they recommended were excellent. The staff are accommodating and even offered to lite a fire for us on the front deck. I suggest you drive right on passed the DD's around the corner and try this place.

Mike Stevens

2023-05

Coffee Connection is under new ownership in a bright, cheery new location up from the movie theatre. If you haven't been in a while, it's def worth a trip. The coffee is better than before and the homemade baked goods are delicious. The front of the shoppe is opened up during the nice weather- great spot to chill and enjoy some java!

Shelley e

2022-05

Love this place. And it's open early in the morning ! You can sit at the outside tables which is so pleasant. Inside there is a cute little dog that greets you with it's toys and loves to be petted. The furniture and finished work on the tin ceiling and old stone walls is beautiful. Very well done. It has a bit of a "castle like" feel. Oh, and the coffee is great too.

sam Crego

2023-05

A wide variety of coffees! My iced coffee was made perfectly!! My wife had the "Rasp-a-chino". She said it was very good. Not too sweet and very yummy!! 😊

Jerome Job

2019-05

Quaint little gem in the heart of Oswego. The place is perfect to relax with friends or get some you time in.

Kenzie Franceschini

2021-05

Unexpectedly came across The Coffee Connection during a quick trip to Oswego—I’m glad we found it! The shop has such a cool interior with exposed brick and stone, but was also welcoming and cozy with the lighting and music. The owner Tara was wonderful, asking me questions to make sure she made my coffee just the way I liked it. Very unique latte choices! I’ll have to come back and try some more. What I got was delicious!

Debbie Engelke

2023-05

Reopened in a great new location next to the Oswego Theatre. Should do well given the location. Extremely attractive interior with a few seating places inside, and several tables outside in a hooded vinyl area (esp. good during covid). We saw that they had a fire pit at one of the tables (was it two?). So really a great vibe.Not perfect because at just before 3 PM the coffee (from a vacuum pump we think) was tepid at best. This is basic black coffee. Coffee is in their name and should be perfect. And for most people, that means HOT and not weak. Once you put cream and sugar in it, cold, and was not strong to begin with.As I have owned a coffee shoppe, I understand some issues that the employee (almost certainly not the owner) might not have gotten. Vacuum pots need to be 'rewarmed' after they have cooled. So you take out the cold coffee and rinse with warm water and put hot water in it (as hot as possible, boiling is best) for upward to a half hour to hour and then dump and put in fresh coffee. And coffee should be fresh. My thinking is: old vacuum pot or more likely this is the same coffee served all morning and now customers have slowed and same coffee left over. I asked if the coffee was GF, and the barista didn't know.There are several places around there that serve coffee, so there is competition. The other place, one half block distance ALWAYS has perfect coffee. And home baked goods, so you don't want to lose customers over something as easy to fix as HOT strong coffee.My tea was hot enough. So all good there, but an inexpensive brand, so what's not to mess up?Now, this is the important part. I use to go to the original location Coffee Connection on Water Street for years and three different owners. NEVER had an issue like cold coffee. And I spent hundreds of dollars there in a year for twenty years!Not certain I will return at this hour to this location but will see if it's better when the owner is there. Or I'll just go around the corner, even though I wanted to give the new cheery location my business.IF decor and location is your #1 choice, nothing else to say negative of the place. CHARMING decor, and very upscale. I suspect my experience may have been isolated, but I'll hafta spend an additional $3.00 plus to find out.

Chris Rusaw

2015-05

Excellent local coffee shop! With 2 floors, tables, couches, and a relaxed atmosphere, this is a perfect place to do home work, read a book, or reconnect with friends!The coffee is excellent and has amazing flavors, and the owners are very nice. Prices are decent, considering the small town setting, the free wifi, and the local economy.The deserts are pretty good as well!

Gliz Caldo

2019-05

I'm not a coffee drinker, but I was brought in by people I knew who were. Despite that I found reasonable priced goods that are coffee and not coffee related. There's plenty to choose from, great atmosphere and it's a great out-of-the-way place to step out of it all. It's a small establishment so don't expect there's room for much loitering. Simply take a brief time away with a special drink. Also there's organic and soy options available, parking lot right across from the store plus a close view of the canal.

Felipe Castillo

2023-09

Great coffee, we'll come back for sure. Their biscotti was also delicious and great pairing with the coffee

Rob Ortiz

2017-05

Great place to come to! Local coffee shop that not only offers a really original atmosphere but a great selection of coffee and treats. Also has a wide variety of different teas, smoothies and other drinks too. Features an upstairs seating area that'd perfect to sit back and relax, play board games or to read and relax while you enjoy your coffee! Great location with a beautiful view! Would highly recommend checking it out, if you haven't already!

C Metal

2022-05

The environment is great and the products are good (for the most part). I've noticed the past few times when I've gone here that the coffee has been weak, even if I was ordering a dark roast variety. I always just order a plain cup of coffee whenever I go. To relate to this, within the past month or so, I noticed on the social media account for this place that whoever is running it made a joke about not remembering how much coffee they were putting in the coffee pot when brewing coffee. So, if they can make jokes about not using the right measurements of coffee when brewing the batches for the shop, I can see why my coffee might turn out weak.

CerriJo 977

2023-05

The new location comes with new, difficult to read menus, and a rather confrontational energy when/if you have to ask about what you can't read.I ended up feeling very anxious by the unexpected aggression, and with an overwhelming desire to leave as quickly as possible .....without a coffee.I went to Riverwalk coffee instead, where I was met with amazing customer service and atmosphere, and felt welcomed, and able to order without feeling overwhelmed/attacked.

Eric

2021-05

What a wonderful place for coffee & pastries! I've been going to the Coffee Connection since it was originally on Water Street and this latest incarnation brings quality products, cozy atmosphere and friendly staff into one unique place. Congrats to the new owners and keep that coffee strong!

Raymond Hagen

2023-07

Excellent coffee and food. Crumb, as this place is also known, serves fresh excellent food. I love the bruschetta here.

Luc Reed

2021-05

I was in Oswego for work, I needed to drop off the company van to get its oil changed. Looking around for local coffee shops in the area, I came across the coffee connection. The atmosphere was clean and festive, with a gentleman playing guitar in one area of the shop, and singing Christmas carols. The menu was extensive, and beautiful. The staff was not only extremely friendly, but also helpful in choosing a nice warm beverage for a cold walk around town. The barista suggested a latte they called "Candy Cane Lane," which is very delicious. I only usually write reviews on places that really catch my attention, and this is one of them. I will definitely have to return for more.

Michael Delles

2019-05

Easily my favorite coffee place in the Oswego area. It has a welcoming atmosphere filled with art, not to mention a great selection of delicious drinks to fulfill my caffeine need. I'll buy some pieces from local artists that are available there. Or sometimes I'll just go upstairs where it's super comfortable to relax, catch up with a friend, play some board games, or just watch the river. Cannot recommend this place highly enough.