Ashlawn Farm Coffee is our favorite coffee shop ever! Twice a year we visit Old Saybrook and always…read moreget our morning coffee from here. They have fun seasonal flavors and an assortment of baked goods! Staff and baristas are fast and our orders are never wrong. It's a cute place conveniently nestled by the train station.

This place is truly a 5-star spot. The vibes are so good. The drinks are exactly as you hope…read morethey'll be. And their food? Wow. It's not everyday that I come across a spot like this that truly knows how to do everything right. Highly recommend.

Essex Coffee is my favorite place to get coffee and pastries in this area! They also have beautiful…read moreartwork for sale by local artists. Definitely go here if your in the area! The staff is so friendly and they get to know you very quick! The cherry on top is they have punch cards!

This was my first time going to Essex and it had such a cute downtown/historical area. I got a…read morelatte and a tea because I mean I couldn't just choose one. Service was great! 4 stars only because I am not a tea drinker so I preferred the coffee.

Staff was SO nice! Came here and worked in the morning, free WiFi is always a plus!! The coffee was…read moregood and unexpected. Homemade flavors are always the best.

Superior coffee really tasty. The bagel with cream cheese…read morewas perfect. They do a nice job here. Not a full breakfast just bagels. Highly recommend this place.

THIS LOCATION IS NO LONGER DEEP RIVER COFFEE ROASTERS. It's called "trackside cafe" now. Coffee was…read morefine, just very confusing this hasn't been updated

Absolutely delicious coffee. Get the Rhode Island iced latte, a latte with coffee syrup. So unique…read moreand delicious! You won't be disappointed.

Was traveling for work and stopped at this adorable little shop with a great purpose. The…read moreemployees were warm and welcoming. There is plenty of room to work, enjoy time with family and friends, or eat. The ambiance is beautiful with lots of plants, activities, and great lighting. The cappuccino and bagel I ordered were both delicious!

Welcoming coffee shop that's a great place to start or end a visit in the Deep River area. In…read moreaddition to coffees and tea, there's a variety of bakery items, ice cream, smoothies and sandwiches. The Nest also provides employment opportunities and creates social gatherings for people with disabilities. There's a real community feel in this place.

Just came here for Mother's Day brunch and so glad we came. Their selection of breakfast foods is a…read morenice change from all the other offerings in the area. I went with the Croque Cajun which was absolutely delicious. The sauce on the toast had so much flavor and it went perfectly with the shrimp. We also had to try their desserts. We got 3 macarons and wow they were incredible. Really light and crispy on the outside and soft and chewy inside. Would come back just to get some more of those!

The most fantastic place we ate visiting Old Saybrook CT. Everything we ordered at Brunch and every…read morelil dessert we took to-go was made to perfection. The atmosphere is great and simply raining French Patisserie vibes- felt like we were visiting Paris. Service was amazing and the chef came out to check and say hi. It is so refreshing to find such a gem and we look forward to visiting again!

YUMMY food and nice atmosphere in this music-themed café. I…read morewas lucky enough to stop in on their 3rd day after reopening - thanks to community donations, said the co-owner, their business was able to sustain the pandemic. I'm so glad it did! It's in an historic building and also offers free ukulele workshops by one of the co-founders of the café (which I didn't get to see, lol). His handcrafted banjolike instruments - made out of tin boxes, wood, and bent quarters - are also offered for fun and for sale. I think I saw an Altoids guitar for $50. The soup of the day (tomato basil) was really good, but the fresh-baked BREAD is what really got me! And I'm not usually a bread person. Keep in mind they close at 3. Very glad to have stopped by to support this unique local place.

Nice ambiance and experience. Good customer service and good coffee. My daughter had a nice…read moreblueberry muffin.

I like the food but the service is not good, they are always talking to each other ,you can stand…read morethere for a time before anyone will ask you what you want !

Great spot for prepared meals. Grabbed a few and everything was delicious. It was really busy, but…read moreI will definitely be back to check out your other meals.

WOW! Is all I can say about this PHENOMENAL little BOUTIQUE GOURMET specialty store. It's like a…read morecross between a Gourmet Coffee, Tea, Bakery & cheese shop & a specialty Cooking & Gift shop. I was AMAZED at the VAST SELECTION of gourmet spices, oils, vinegars, sauces, chips, nuts, jams, chutneys, charcuterie, frozen appetizers, ice cream, coffee, teas, bakery items, candies & cheeses. THEN you have the selection of ADORABLE kitchen supplies: dishware, platters, all kinds of mugs & glasses. utensils, cutting boards, & serving trays, platters, aprons, linens & kitchen supplies. The VARIETY & SELECTION IS VAST & TRULY IMPRESSIVE. YOU DEFINITELY NEED TO COME HERE & CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!

The store is a treasure trove of cheeses, food items and gifts for your foodie friends and family…read more I have been meaning to stop in for some time now and today was the day. I found the imported and homeland cheese selection to be quite extensive. All of my favorites plus plus plus. Carson served me as I chose a few different cheese, bread and meat items with tastes along the way. I also met Christine who is the shop owner and had a great exchange with her. The store was well stocked with specialty foods, gift items and lots of holiday paper napkins. I went in for cheese knives and found a nice selection to choose from. There were still lots of table/kitchen/dining items even though it was right after we rang in the new year. I definitely be back for more!

Who doesn't serve breakfast all day? I thought breakfast was by far the most profitable meal of…read morethe day and hence restaurants would never NOT serve breakfast. No matter, we were there before 11AM so we were served breakfast. The server we had was excellent she was a former employee of the Coffee Break which was the old restaurant in this location. The place is LOUD. The decor is new and refreshed. There is NO WHEEL CHAIR ACCESS (which surprised me as they just renovated the place. One would think the Town of Clinton would have required it.) I had the Breakfast Wrap with sausage and american cheese. It was good and filling. $7.00 (in May 2026) My companion had the Quinoa Omelette pictured 1/2 eaten ($14.75 in May 2026) which was good. The home fries had a little too much salt but were otherwise excellent. Personally when there is salt actually on the table, I always wonder why the cook just lightly dusts with salt as I can add more. We also ordered a fresh fruit cup which had grapes purple and green, strawberries, and a few hard pieces of honey dew melon. $6.50 (May 2026) In May 2026 the hours are 0700-1430 MON - SAT 0700-1200 SUN ****WARNING**** They stop servicing breakfast items at 11AM They do take credit cards BUT... They used to take it right at the table now, they don't which means you wait to pay. Bad move on the owner's part. There is plenty of free parking. I imagine there will be waits once the summer season gets going so plan to wait (maybe on the weekends)?

Finally checked out Hangry Goose, one of Clinton's newest spots, and it definitely lived up to the…read morehype! I ordered the Jammin' Turkey with in-house turkey breast, Swiss, cranberry mayo, and bacon jam on grilled focaccia. We also tried the Pepperjack sandwich with chipotle aioli and another wrap, and honestly everything we had was really good. The fries were definitely a standout! They were crispy, seasoned, and worth ordering.