Five Guys

I'm a big wing fan and a big hot dog fan. The Wing Addicts recommend Jack Rabbits for wings, and a…read morerestaurant I love recommended them for hot dogs too. I recently planned an errand in the general Old Saybrook area so I could try both at Jack Rabbits. I had the vague impression that there may be more than one part to Jack Rabbits. I went to the part that's more of a bar. It was crowded. There was one table open, but I opted for one of the last seats at the bar. If Jack Rabbits isn't quite a dive bar, it's dive-bar-adjacent. There were clearly a lot of area regulars there. The bartenders were all friendly and helpful. They knew the names of a lot of customers. Always a good sign. The thing about trying both the hot dog and wing part of the menu when you're alone, you can't really do a deep dive into either part of the menu. And the depth of the menu, definitely warranted a deep dive. I'll return to try more of the menu with reinforcements next time. I ordered a New York style hot dog, which was served with a split and grilled Hummel as the base. The toppings included sweet pepper relish, mustard, bacon pieces, kraut and onions. There was a lot going on in a way that I enjoyed. The dog was well cooked. They had a number of specialty dogs I'd like to try. I also ordered 8 Sriracha Lime Cilantro wings, and ate four there and brought the rest home for my son. Good flavor. Good texture. Meaty wings at a goods price. My son liked them too. Wing Addicts had another good call. I'll definitely return. 4.5 Stars

We ordered a variety of 80 wings lastnight for a birthday. The boneless garlic parmesean cheese…read morewere aweful. Hardly had any sauce on them and dry. Like they were made in a hurry. We've always gone here for wings and very disappointing

Inside

Garlic parn hardly any sauce.

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Wayback Burgers

2.6(76 reviews)

0.1 mi

We had the Bacon Bourbon Burger, Wayback classic and the Cajun tots with Cajun remoulade to dip…read more Solid burger spot for a quick bite tbh. I'd give a 7/10 in quality and 10/10 for customer service.

Ordered the $8 box. The burger was okay. I think Wendy's makes a better burger. The fries were…read morevery good. The chocolate shake was thick. It had a chemical taste. Good service and plenty of off street parking.

Inside

ONION RINGS

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CHOCOLATE MILKSHAKE

The Monkey Farm

3.5(241 reviews)

Amazing food specials. Great people very reasonably priced food. I stopped by there every time I'm…read morein town.

Old man bartender with the beard gave me a lecture when I tried to order my first drink which was a…read moredouble shot vodka ginger ale, and then refused to serve us. Maybe it's the state of Connecticut since I'm not from here, but I've done a lot of traveling across the states and my go to drink is a vodka ginger ale with a double shot. You pay for the extra shot of alcohol. It's not that you're asking for extra booze in a drink for a cheaper price because a double shot is what you're asking to pay for. I'm a new local to old Saybrook and unfortunately I won't be coming back here. His lecture was that you never ask a bartender for a double shot. In my experience you're asking to pay for 2 drinks or 2 shots in one. Am in the wrong here? This has never happened to me, and again this is my go to drink. Anyways, I won't be coming back here after this. My boyfriend and I came in for a night cap despite being on the younger side of their typical crowd (we're pushing 30). I think there was a strong assumption and we were stereotyped based on looks. Mind you we had just walked in to sit down at the bar and order a single drink. Was disgusted by the treatment we received. I hope this place gets shut down.

Front

Seared tuna nachos

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Burger King

2.0(28 reviews)

2.1 mi

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First Time back in three years food was OK…read more But if you get a combo meal, they up charged it $.20 if you switch onion rings for french fries And asking for a barbecue sauce $.25 for one

burger king, old saybrook connecticut ! wow went there today with my son we got 1 double cheese…read moreburger,1 original chicken sandwich,1 large fries,medium fries and 2 diet cokes medium and large ! 26 dollars and change, alot of these types of business models are obsolete ! i will pay $100 dollars for a burger but come on the doulbe cheese burger has been cut in size ! all these type of business models are going to take a big hit ! wendy's just announced the closer of 600 locations ! subway his really hurting !

Royal Crispy Sandwich, Chicken Fries, Chicken Nuggets, Original Chicken Sandwich, Drink

Classic Wrap Spicy Wrap Honey Mustard Wrap

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Whopper, Drink, Fries

McDonald's

1.6(31 reviews)

1.2 mi

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I can't hate. I feel people are too critical on the quality of their experience at McDonalds. I…read morehave to admit I played a trick on my co-workers one McRib season (yes, I consider it it's own season). I told them the epic tale of the ever elusive, ever exclusive, ever intrusive...Mc friggin RIB. How it breaks the mold of what you THINK YOU KNOW about Ronald McDonald, Ray Crock, and Dick & Mac McDonald's vision of what a burger joint menu should include. This smokey pressed pork patty is cooked to perfection. Im no barbecue pit master, but some have speculated that McD's uses a secret method of cooking pork ribs so tender for their sandwiches that you can actually eat the bones if the little racks of ribs!!! Others say its a formed pork abomination. But I digress....the meat of the sandwich is blanketed with sweet and spicy signature bbq sauce, topped with raw white onions and tangy pickles. Whew. Are we done yet? NOPE! It's all placed between a cornmeal dusted (because why not?) elongated grinder style bun. This miracle of culinary perfection is delivered to you in a fancy cardboard treasure chest, boxed up like a limited edition gift from the Gods. The restaurant itself was very clean and the manager working the counter noticed my excitement while I ordered 6 McRibs for myself and the rest of the office, and shared my enthusiasm. He hoped my coworkers were as enthusiastic about the sandwiches as I was! I arrived back at the office and doled out the goodies. I grabbed extra napkins because a good sandwich IS a messy sandwich, and handed them out as well. Everyone took a bite....I waited...and watched....and smiled....and waited. Even to the most seasoned McDonalder, the McRib is a new flavor profile and some would say a borderline "acquired taste". It's not for everybody. It was not for them. But this story DOES have a happy ending. This variable was calculated ahead of time and everyone willing volunteered to pay for their OWN lunch, so my sinister plan came to a close. One by one my office mates slowly got up and placed their bite-missing McRibs on the table in front of me. I was the richest man in the world. McRib MCRICH!!! Bwooohahahaha

I go through the drive thru for coffee only. The staff is very nice. I stopped going indoors for…read morefood several years ago because it lost its nostalgia; it feels so generic and not the McDonalds from the past. Way to institutional looking which is hideous! A lot of my peers are feeling the same way and no longer go to what used to be a treat.

Jackpot. (Oranges placed there for aesthetic.)

Here is some of grease that are burgers were soaking in.

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The "large" fry

Mirsina's

4.4(113 reviews)

Great service and good food! Farmers omelette and Cinnabon pancakes with fresh strawberries.read more

We enjoyed a delicious breakfast here! Clean, quick service and yummy food. Everything you need in…read morea breakfast spot! Highly recommend.

Indoor dining

Farmers omelette with home fries and rye bread is very good

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Menu

The Tea Kettle Restaurant

4.1(493 reviews)

0.5 mi

Locally owned & operated

10 years in business

Huge pancake menu. Clean, comfortable. Great menu. Full crowd on a Sunday morning. They serve a pot…read moreof coffee so your cup is always full.

Loved the tea kettle. We ordered 3 egg and toast specials and one blueberry waffle. 4 coffees. It…read morewas all very good. Their specialty is fancy pancakes!!

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Cuckoo's Nest

3.1(362 reviews)

0.1 mi

We had a lovely dinner for our party of 8 at Cuckoos. Rodrigo was very kind and provided great…read moreservice. Food and drinks were delicious, everything came out quick, and it was such a nice atmosphere. Super family friendly.

I took my wife here they started with salsa and tortilla chips we ordered their original margaritas…read moreAfter that I ordered the Barada tacos they were delicious I liked the dipping sauce my wife ordered the surf and turf tacos she said they were so good too I would recommend this restaurant. This is authentic Mexican food.

The colorful look of Cuckoo's Nest

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Dairy Queen Store

3.8(20 reviews)

0.7 mi

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Easily the best ice cream around…read more Although it is DQ, it's the service that makes it unique. Run by a team of sisters, and manned by the DQ crew, they really do well managing the huge crowds that flock here in the summer. Us locals tend to visit during less opportune times, but the girls are always happy and make the order perfect every time. Watch out for the long lines, even though they move quick, and the fact that there isn't much for seating, just a few picnic tables. There is no indoor service here, it's a walk up window...the way it should be. If the parking lot is full, park across the street. If you're in the area, it's a must.

every time i come here they put ZERO structural integrity in my ice cream. i dont know if they have…read morea different ice cream recipe or what. no other dq does this...

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Penny Lane Pub

3.9(331 reviews)

Stumbled upon this gem of a place yesterday and was genuinely impressed from start to finish. The…read morefood was absolutely delicious -- the pretzel bites arrived hot and fresh, the meatloaf was hearty and comforting, and the green beans were cooked to absolute perfection. The shepherd's pie was another standout, cozy, flavorful, and wonderfully filling. And do not skip the bread pudding -- it was absolutely amazing and the perfect sweet finish to the meal. The only negative was our booth: right in front of the door, so every time it opened (and it was often), we got blasted with cold air. Next time we'll sit further in or upstairs. If you're running around Old Saybrook and need a quick, hearty meal, this is the place to be.

We had a lovely meal here on a Thursday evening. We were able to get a parking spot a couple…read morebuildings down. We had to wait a little for a table. The inside is a little small but it is cute. The menu has a variety of sandwiches, salads, and different entrees. They had specials for the day which was fun. We ordered the crispy brussel sprouts to split and they were delicious. A great crisp! I then ordered the Ahi Tuna Noodle Bowl and loved it. Tuna tasted fresh with great veggies and sauce. We then finished off with a special coconut cake that was so moist and great flavor. Overall a really lovely meal and would come back!