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Molten Java

Molten Java

Coffee Shop and Café$$$$
Bethel
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8.6/10
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    Melanie M.
    "definitely try a turkish american or turkish latte."(2 Tips)
    Dave B.
    "Best desserts in town"(4 Tips)
    Adrian P.
    "... cheap/good food, and cozy atmosphere."(2 Tips)
    Vinti S.
    "Go there for the live music and homey atmosphere."(2 Tips)
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  • Adrian P.heart icon on user image
    Adrian Price-WhelanDecember 29, 2014
    Cheap coffee, not great but drinkable. Makes up for it with friendly staff, cheap/good food, and cozy atmosphere.
  • Colby V.heart icon on user image
    Colby VargasAugust 12, 2013
    Been here 100+ times
    Molten java is my favorite coffee shop. Such a fun vibe and there is nothing like sitting out on the patio.
  • Crystal S.
    Crystal ScheweMay 15, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    This is my favorite spot in Bethel to enjoy a coffee and sit outside! A summer must.
  • Charles F.heart icon on user image
    Charles FabianAugust 30, 2017
    Everything including sociopolitical ambiance and environment.
  • Steve C.heart icon on user image
    Steve CabralJuly 7, 2015
    the best coffee in Connecticut, very great atmosphere to go inside too.
  • Wendy M.
    Wendy MitchellApril 1, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Love the hummus & tabbouleh combo & breakfast burritos. All homemade. And MJ has the best baristas anywhere!!!!
  • Melanie M.
    Melanie MacJune 29, 2012
    definitely try a turkish american or turkish latte. i can't go anywhere near bethel without stopping in here!
  • Benny G.heart icon on user image
    Benny GlennyJune 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Try the veggie chili with cheese and a nice hot coffee or mango smoothie... It gives me magic powers every time.
  • Dave B.
    Dave BonanNovember 12, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Best desserts in town, they've won state and county awards thus proving it. Free jazz jam on Wed Eve, open Michael Thurs, live music fri-sat
  • Dennis A.heart icon on user image
    Dennis AmesApril 1, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Great independent coffee shop
  • Dave B.
    Dave BonanNovember 24, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    They are moving to a new location around Xmas. The 1st +2nd floors of the Victorian house at Dolan plaza. It also houses Stella + peachwave.
  • Daniel H.heart icon on user image
    Daniel H.August 21, 2015
    Been here 100+ times
    Great little neighborhood coffee shop to become a regular at
  • Michael B.
    Michael BurnettNovember 18, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Super rice and beans....a staple in a well balanced diet!
  • Audrey T.heart icon on user image
    Audrey TwitchellFebruary 12, 2017
    Cookies, cannolis, lattes galore!
  • Earl B.heart icon on user image
    Earl Belcher JrDecember 7, 2014
    Been here 50+ times
    Santa Claus here right now giving out toys from his bag to all the kids in the house. So cool!
  • Kyle M.
    Kyle MorehouseJanuary 19, 2012
    Molten java moved to Roland plaza...great new location, nice vibe
  • Erica H.
    Erica HopkinsJune 12, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Open mic night on Thursdays!
  • Rich D.
    Rich DeNoveMarch 22, 2012
    $2 large iced coffee can't be beat...even have liquid sugar
  • Janko B.heart icon on user image
    Janko BrezovskyApril 2, 2011
    Been here 100+ times
    Try the morning bagels with latte & cookies.... Heaven for the tastebuds. :-)
  • Rich D.
    Rich DeNoveMarch 8, 2012
    Best little coffee house "literally" period
  • Justin S.
    Justin SassinoJuly 27, 2015
    Jordan the barista really knows how to degauss a monitor
  • Cindy C.
    Cindy CampbellNovember 13, 2011
    Try the turkish latte.
  • Will M.
    Will MossSeptember 4, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The Red Eye is my Sunday morning religious experience ...
  • Vinti S.
    Vinti SinghFebruary 11, 2010
    Go there for the live music and homey atmosphere.
  • Wendy C.
    Wendy CahillJanuary 30, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    The best coffee house... Ever!
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