I don’t remember why, but last week I happened to be walking on Bloomfield Avenue with something known as “spare time” when I noticed a sign in the shape of a coffee cup hanging above a tucked away doorway.  “That’s funny,” I thought, “I’ve never seen this sign before.”

The sign contained letters – apparently the name of the establishment. I couldn’t quite decipher the language, and thought it read “Ren” Coffee & Tea House. I spotted two women with yoga mats sitting in large comfy chairs in the bay window.  I assumed this must be a safe haven for spending “spare time” and decided to walk in. 

Unbeknownst to me, I walked into Trend Coffee & Tea House, a welcoming railroad style space that’s a coffee shop and then some.  Owner, Eliott Alex, has created a coffee shop that feels more like your living room; warm colors, soft chairs, dark wood, and a feeling of tranquility.