Così

Così is a catering business in Hartford, CT, located in the City Place Building at 185 Asylum St. The establishment serves breakfast, sandwiches, soups, salads, flatbreads, bistro bowls, beverages, and Tuscan family-style pizza. It operates Monday through Thursday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm and on Fridays from 7:30 am to 2:30 pm, remaining closed on weekends. The menu features signature morning sandwiches, including options like Bacon, Egg, and Cheese, Sausage, Egg, and Cheese, and The TBM, which combines farm-fresh egg, tomato, basil, and fresh mozzarella. Avocado toast varieties are also available, such as the Garden Fresh version topped with house-made pico de gallo and the Nuts & Berries option featuring dried cranberries and pistachios. Customers can customize their orders by choosing from toasted bagels, croissants, flatbreads, or gluten-free wraps, with the option to substitute egg whites for a lighter meal. The business holds a rating of 4.00 based on customer reviews.

The brand’s history begins with Drew Harre, who left New Zealand at age 17 in search of the perfect sandwich. He apprenticed under two Italian brothers who baked family flatbread, mastering the craft before opening the first location in Paris in 1989. The name Così derives from the opera Così fan Tutte, chosen to reflect the Italian heritage of the bread and the artistic inspiration behind the food. This Hartford location continues that tradition of combining fresh ingredients with artisanal bread, offering a range of dietary accommodations including vegetarian and vegan options like the Spicy Meatless Chorizo sandwich.

The business is situated on Asylum Street, a short distance from several notable local landmarks. It is located about a tenth of a mile from the University of Saint Joseph School of Pharmacy and TheaterWorks. The Ann Street Post Office is also within a tenth of a mile, as are the intersecting roads of Pearl Street and Trumbull Street. This central location places the business in a dense urban area of Hartford, convenient for nearby professionals and students.

Così maintains a positive reputation among the customers who have reviewed it. The combination of its specific menu offerings, such as the Tuscan family-style pizza bowls and the curated beverage menu, supports its standing as a dedicated dining and catering spot in the city.

In Hartford, Così serves as a distinct catering and bistro option, bringing its signature Italian-inspired sandwich and flatbread expertise to the local community.