Fantastic establishment. The purveyor Mark is welcoming and hospitable. Great food and six of the…read moresweetest cats you'll ever meet. I drove an hour to bring my daughter. Before we even left, while still visiting with the cats, my daughter asked if we could come back. Great place. Great people. Great cats.

An adorable cat cafe where you can hang with cats, drink cappuccino, and talk with the very kind…read moreowner. Great spot to just hang out in and you can either look through the glass window at the cats or play with them yourself, but either way, adorable. 5 stars!!!!

Best coffee anywhere! Breakfasts are masterful with many local ingredients. Usually three daily…read morespecials. Also a fine assortment of home baked goods if you are looking for a sweet treat. Owners are good people. Vibe is casual and relaxed. High quality food, relaxed atmosphere, good conversation. Even if you are looking for more of a Dunkin experience, there is a window to grab and go but it will take a bit longer. The cafe also features artwork and crafts from local artisans to add to its charm.

Such an adorable bohemian breakfast spot with incredible scones and the best off-the-menu special…read morepancakes that you have to request to get. Got them with cranberries and walnut one time and bananas fosters the next time and both were delicious. Their mochas and coffees are also so comforting, given in tall mugs. Check out the upstairs after breakfast, where you can relax on little chairs and couches and read. 5 stars!!!

I am actively reviewing it as I'm sitting here enjoying a delicious Monte Cristo with my wife!…read moreWe're devouring it because it's so delicious! Here's a tip, get your own, don't do splitzies like we did. I also had a dirt bomb to start with my Americano. The two definitely complimented one another so when in doubt, just go for it. The owner threw it in on the house because we kept mulling it over. This place is cute & quaint & located right at the marina. The customer service was top tier and the in house baked goods are to die for! They are cash only but there is an option to pay through venmo. This is definitely a locals spot. Great gem so stop in!

Great food, eclectic ambiance, cool location at harbor. Counter service very effective and pleasant…read morewith swift food delivery to table.

I really enjoy C'est La Vie, specifically for brunch. It is located in an old house and has a very…read moreeclectic and artsy vibe. It almost has a homey feel and the servers are always friendly. Their food tends to be hearty and comforting. A few dishes I have tried and enjoyed include: - The cassoulet, which is not a traditional French cassoulet at all, but it is comforting and filling. I would give it an 8/10 (ask for extra bread). - The baked brie is really good and comes in a big portion. I would give this a 10/10. - Le Jardinier is an open-face veggie sandwich. It has a lot piled on the bread, so it can get a bit soggy, but it is a good lighter option if you do not want one of their heavier dishes. 7/10. - The gratin is sooooo good. It is a super decadent mac and cheese with thin slices of prosciutto. 10/10 - Chaider (not a food item) is my favorite drink. It is a mix of chai and apple cider 10/10. - The duck house potatoes and eggs are good, but if your eggs are overcooked, the dish can be a bit dry since there is no sauce. I think an option to add hollandaise would potentially elevate this dish. 7/10. The gougeres, beignets and crêpes are also good.

This cute cozy little spot has the best vibes and even better food. I ordered the special which was…read morea corned beef Benedict as well as the crème brûlée French toast and both were fantastic. I also got an iced latte which was very yummy. Good quality coffee. The service was also pretty good. They have outdoor seating now available on their patio and the indoor seating is very cozy. It's like you're stepping into someone's house with mismatched chairs and silverware. Will return!

The last time we visited the Gelston House (probably 2 years ago), we decided we were never going…read moreto return again - it was the 3rd time the food and service severely disappointed us. We have now learned never to say never! We were given a gift certificate to the Gelston House, as we are subscribers to the Goodspeed Opera House. Made a reservation for Saturday, May 23 at 5:30pm to be sure to get to the show on time. We were seated immediately and our server, Sarah, was great! Very attentive to all of our needs. We started with the lamb lollipops, served with Mango Salsa and mint jelly. Delicious! I had the baked seafood trio - Scallops, Shrimp, and Sole stuffed with lobster. This was served with fingerling potatoes and green bean/carrots. Everything was perfectly cooked and was excellent. My partner had the lamb loin chops - there were 4 meaty chops cooked just the way he likes. This was also served with the potatoes and green beans. He loved this dish! For dessert we split the Limoncello cake - very light and yummy! We were finished by 7:05pm, enough time to walk over to the theater and be comfortably seated before the show started. I highly recommend the Gelston House!

We ordered the mussels and they were ok, nothing special. Tasted like the frozen kind you get from…read morethe grocery store. We followed that with the lobster ravioli which was so nasty I couldn't eat more than one bite. It had a very fishy smell. The server came over and asked if we wanted dessert, which honestly surprised me that she didn't say anything about how I hadn't eaten hardly any of my entree. We declined and left. It's a cute building, and this was the off season, so maybe it was just an off night. Based on my experience, there are better places to eat in the area.

Outstanding service, charming ambience, and excellent food combined to make our experience here…read moretruly memorable our server Taylor went above and beyond in making our choices for our food and beverages informed and seamless. The cocktails were outstanding, and the food was exquisite. Will definitely come back to enjoy their excellent happy hour menu available Fridays through Sunday beginning at two and weekdays beginning at 4:30.

Parking: none, street but if that is full there is a cemetery and post office 1/2 block away. The…read morestreet is so cute, something out of old world charm or a movie Decor: very unique, almost posh but something else, let's say upscale cozy Staff: dialed in and friendly, great with recommendations and there for you if you need something, I missed my servers name but the receipt says Yuliya. She was nothing short of perfection s as nd working the entire front by herself!! Food: everything was tasty, a little more kick in spice in every dish even the vodka rigatoni had an after bite. I didn't take away a star, but I personally look forward to the after taste of the food rather than a kick. Price: about average with the amount of apps and food we got with wine too! Overall: I would go back but once you see the street, I want to try them all!!

Here we are, Whistle Stop Cafe, in the middle of Green Fried Tomatoes (fyi, no bbq). Delicious food…read moreincluding my Mediterranean vegan tofu scramble, was heaven, adding an everything bagel and vegan butter, homemade orange marmalade and raspberry jams. Yum. Lovely staff. Heavenly. Since 1934, highly recommended.

It was a 40 minute drive for us to get to the Whistle Stop Cafe in Deep River. I'm glad we made…read morethe drive! The place was inviting & the food was good. The restaurant is a very small (seating for 12 at tables + 4 at the counter inside; more seating outside) cozy, local place that opened in 1938. Good thing we went early & didn't have a wait. Each table has old trivial pursuit cards to pass the time while you wait for food. Servers/owner were really nice. I had an herbal tea (Prunella) which addresses a lot of my medical issues. Too bad they ran out of it, and I couldn't get a refill. My husband had coffee which he said was good. We both had breakfast sandwiches which were really good. Got an order of the corned beef hash which was homemade BUT lacked corned beef. 95% potatoes. It's quite a drive for me, but if you live closer - check it out. Note: no credit cards. They accept cash, check or Venmo.

Great friendly service! Everything was delicious! Highly recommend the stuffed French toast! And…read morethe pancakes were bigger than the plates with yummy crispy edges! Pet friendly outdoor seating puts it over the top for a cozy outdoor brunch!

Well, I've been to many a restaurantr in my 79 years on this planet and my wife and I've been to…read moreevery restaurant that serves breakfast in Middlesex County, Connecticut since arriving here in 2024, to start looking for our "forever" home and discovered "Deb's" Restaurant quite by accident. I like to think of it as serendipity because we only stopped as we passed by [late] one morning for a quick breakfast, to a packed house with the most wonderful aromas drifting outside as we got out of the car and headed to the door! I ordered Deb's Shepperd Pie which I hadn't had since my Mom used to make it specially for me. (t'was the best ever!) and my better half (wife) ordered a short stack of pancakes. OMG ! ! ! Were we ever amazed at the down home, pleasing attentive service and the unbelievably huge portions on the large platters we were served. I could hardly eat all of the delicious "pie" and my wife's short stack was 2, 12" [at least] fluffy pancakes that totally filled the platter. She could only eat one of them and carried the 2nd one out for a snack later in the day. We felt honored to be served by "Deb", herself and have returned to our now most favored breakfast & lunch establishment ever found here in lovely Connecticut. We've now settled in Ivoryton, about 20-25 minutes from home and frequent Deb's as our "go to" breakfast spot as often as we can. The prices were reasonable and even at twice the price we wouldn't go anywhere else for good company,and great breakfast fare. Lunch menu is really good too! We will enjoy Deb's as long as we live and we're sure you will too!!!

I was SO pleasantly surprised by my experience here! A must-try!…read more This place is ran so efficiently but I didn't feel as though we were rushed in any means. It is so home and cozy, seriously the ideal breakfast spot. The staff was super friendly and helpful with questions/allergy concerns. If the weather permits, I'd recommend snagging an outside table. I ordered the Eggs Benedict Florentine with a GF english muffin and was blown away. I can be super picky about my benedicts and was not expecting much at all. The eggs were cooked to perfection, the hollandaise was rich and tangy, and both the spinach and tomatoes were super fresh. Dipping their potatoes in the yolk/hollandaise reminisce was delish. I really made the dishwashers job easier that day, haha. Obviously one needs to get french toast or pancakes for the table. I totally get the hype around this french toast. So thick without being dry, even if you don't go the cinnamon route. Do be warned it's a lot more feeling than you might anticipate, I'd say one person won't need more than 2 slices! Added bonus: really well mixed chocolate milk.

We have been Jack's regulars for ~ 3 years. The place is always packed and the breakfast options…read moreare always good. The staff treats you like family. They are planning on opening another venue down in Tylerville in a couple of months. They indicated that the menu will have different options than the current restaurant. We can't wait!

This is one of those places that reminds me why we should always dine local over chains, if…read morepossible. I was amazed at how friendly the staff here was and how they treated us. We had a few hours to kill before our flight, so our local friend wanted to show us the cute little town of Chester. She recommended this spot for brunch; It's small, cute and incredibly charming. The prices were cheap and the food was great. They have a few tables inside or a couple outside, and sits right in the heart of the town. The Villager is awesome... I'd gladly come back here in a heartbeat when I'm back in town!

This place is definitely legit. They do not have Omelettes on the menu, but we're kind enough to…read moremake one upon my visit. Great service, food, and atmosphere. Keep up the outstanding work!