The gumbo was absolutely delicious! Breakfast sandwiches on croissants were good, but the bacon was a little too done for my taste... and the breakfast sandwich on a croissant wasn't really what I wanted, but they were out of various items and types of bread. Server was very sweet and accommodating. And he was very apologetic that they were out of so many things that we wanted. The place is very cute and the menu is appealing. read more

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There is a particular alchemy to the Connecticut village of Washington Depot -- the kind of place that seems to have been arranged, rather than simply built. The old hardware store still holds its corner with unhurried authority. The Bryan Memorial Town Hall presides over the green with the quiet dignity of a place that has seen a century of town meetings and July parades. It is the sort of hamlet that makes a visitor slow their pace without quite meaning to, the Litchfield Hills rolling out beyond it like something out of a watercolor. Staying nearby at the Mayflower Inn, I went looking for a local table to match the setting. I found one -- almost. Marty Cafe, at first glance, is a small triumph of design and intention. Preserves and pantry goods gleam from jars along the shelves; a case of lunch wraps and a pot of tomato-basil soup make their case with real visual confidence; the menu accommodates gluten-free diners without treating the matter as an afterthought. I ordered the salmon lox on a bagel, which was excellent, and the tuna Italian sandwich on a brioche bun, which came with potato chips and was just as good, along with a lavender latte that I would, without hesitation, order again. On the strength of the food alone, this is a café doing something right. But a café is also a room, and a room is shaped by whoever stands at its door. That role, on the day I visited, belonged to a host named Charlie, and it is here that the experience faltered. Warmth was clearly available in him -- I watched him extend it freely to the guests before and after me, with easy smiles and unhurried greetings. What I received instead was a flat, appraising stare, and when I paused to consider the menu, he simply looked away, as though the moment of my deciding wasn't worth his attention. Whether this had anything to do with who I am, I can't say with certainty -- but I know how it felt, and I know it isn't a feeling any guest should carry out the door with their coffee. Good hosting, at its core, is not complicated: it asks only that everyone who walks through the door be met with the same ease. That standard should hold regardless of who is standing on the other side of it, resident or visitor alike. One employee, a woman with white-blonde hair, offered a genuine warmth that I was grateful for, and that I don't want to go unmentioned. It simply wasn't enough to change the shape of the visit. I also left without being offered a bag for my order -- a small detail, but one more sign that the care extended to other tables didn't quite reach mine. I don't doubt that Marty Cafe can be, for many, exactly the kind of charming local institution that Washington Depot deserves. The food supports that case handily. But charm in a town like this is only half the ingredients -- the other half is how a stranger is made to feel when they walk through the door. On that count, my visit fell short, and it's why I won't be returning. read more

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Three of us stopped by for the first time today. Has a great menu. Unfortunately the food itself was disappointing. We ordered the crab burger and it was two 1/4" thick dried out things that did taste like crab. It was extremely dry and the single piece of bib lettuce didn't do much to add moisture. We also ordered the taco salad with sauce on the side. It came on the salad instead. That was very good. The other person in our group ordered a burger which was overdone. They didn't ask how he wanted it cooked so perhaps they only do well done. The side of potatoes salad had more chopped pickles than potatoes. Round this out with two iced coffees and an iced tea and you end up with an $86 quick lunch. read more

Super sweet little cafe, service was friendly and fairly quick. Love the small town coffee ambiance. They had a great breakfast, tea, ice cream and coffee menu. The waffles were ok, would try something else next time. read more

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We ordered a steak sandwich and we got two small pieces of steak and pretty tasteless. The burrito was very disappointing too. Skip this place if you can. read more

Really cute cafe! I came here on a Saturday afternoon with 2 of my friends. I got a cappuccino and the tomato basil quiche. I really liked the quiche and the cappuccino. The service was fast and friendly. We also had no trouble finding seating on a Saturday read more

Marty's Cafe - Cappuccino - Cafes Near Me - Washington, Connecticut

Burnt inedible lunches that ordered take out and threw out. We will get our money back.

Cute little place for a quick bite and some coffee. The staff were incredibly kind and were quick to greet us and take our order, as well as bring us our food. Really cute place with a beautiful big window. The food and drinks were great. If I lived here, I would definitely be going back. I highly recommend to anyone in the area! read more

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Such a nice staff. My espresso was excellent. I also had some small baked good that were delicious. Atmosphere is very chic but cozy.

Used to be a great place, but the staff the have now--one guy in particular--are creating some sort of weird, alt-right vibe in the place. Was in there the other day, was working at a table in the corner when the guy behind the counter sat down next to me--in an almost empty restaurant--and started playing some pretty offensive videos. Lots of politics, lots of f-bombs. I asked if he had a set of headphones. What followed was a passive-aggressive exchange for the ages. Is a shame. I have lived in Litchfield County for more than 20-years. Marty's has an amazing history. Sad to see it getting ruined by one guy. Sent management a message. But never heard back, so... read more

I fear this place might be a bit overhyped. Came here for lunch and the line was out of the place. No problem my friends and I were patient and able to scout a table outside. My friend who ordered for me said the person at the counter sounded miserable and stated "for some reason this is when all the Gilmore girls come here this weekend." I get it. It can be overwhelming when you have an influx of visitors. The servers also looked stressed and miserable. You can just tell the crowd was a lot for them to deal with. My friends got their food in a good amount of time. I was waiting a while to get the fall harvest salad. I had to ask an older gentlman who I think was the manager that I was still waiting for the salad as my friends were almost done with their food. He was nice but you can tell he was overwhelmed too. When I got the salad it was just nothing I envisioned and was not good. I thought it was going to be a cold salad with chopped kale and the roasted veggies on top. It was served hot instead, you can barely taste the cauliflower, and had way too much butternut squash. I unfortunately could not eat it and felt bad asking for another meal so I didn't return it. I also ordered the chicken dumpling soup and that was good. My friend had the Cuban panini and she said it was good. I tried the bread it was on and it was really good. My other friend ordered the crab burger and it was dry. I had a bit of the actual burger and it didn't taste fresh like it was sitting there and reheated. Overall I would skip this place and go to Pos Cafe for better food. read more

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Nice little spot with alot of outdoor tables. A dog friendly spot with a few water bowls outside. Ordered an iced latte with dark chocolate it was Ok. I will try I different flavor or a smoothie next time. This will not keep me from going back. Along with my flavored iced latte I had a chocolate macadamia nut cookie which was big and yummy!! read more

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Marty's cafe is so cute! When my mom and I went they had a very limited menu due to a busy harvest festival weekend, so sadly we were not able to get what we were hoping to have. However, my avocado toast and my mom's grilled cheese panini were both delicious. We also both got smoothies which were delicious. The wait time for our food was really long, but they were so busy that I think they just didn't have the staff to meet the demand. There was also just one single stall bathroom. Overall this was a great little spot and I would happily go back! read more

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Highly recommend! So sticking cute! It is very clean inside. The chairs are exquisite in design. The wood work throughout the entire restaurant is charming. They serve a lot of baked goods. The million dollar shortbread cookie was very good. I also tried the fall harvest wrap which had chickpeas, cranberries and some other veggies. The dish is on the sweeter side even though it is a savory item. The Premium Blender Drinks seem to be something they are known for. They are well made, I tried the lemon and coconut flavor. They incorporate Greek yogurt which is awesome. That being said, they are on the sweeter side as well. If I am ever in the area, I'd come again as they elevate healthy and good ingredients. read more

I was there on Sunday for lunch. As I was ordering, I overheard the server, dressed as some kind of colonial butter churner, talking about the customers to another staff member. She was speaking with utter disgust in a profanity-laced tirade. Her hostility was so extreme, and the things she was saying were so unprofessional and offensive, I wanted to leave. But I had already ordered. The fact that she wasn't fired on the spot for speaking about the hard-working people paying for food there was enough to rate this place a ZERO. read more

sandwich wrap was dry and main server or owner was a JERK!!! I asked for a to go bag. My friend then asked one and he made a dig to our other friend who had no leftovers and asked if she wanted a bag, too, of if she was going to wait and ask once he leaves. i'm was going to get coffee and dessert to go, but F him! I'll never return and when I declare that I mean it for life!!There's a good reason The Pantry has higher reviews. read more

I was shocked by the previous negative reviews. I found the staff to be extremely pleasant, and Lindsey made a special hot chocolate both times. The decor is cozy chic with a scrumptious glass display of goodies. I did return the very next morning. There is also a line of folks taking their orders to go, so obviously they are popular. read more

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I have been coming here for years and it is my happy place. The atmosphere is friendly and cheerful. The food in my opinion is right on! My favorites are the smoked salmon sandwich and the rainbow chickpea salad. My favorite waiter is Robin. What a kind and helpful gentleman even when it's busy and people are lined up to the door. read more

We've been to Marty's at least 5-6 times as they are one of the few consistently open cafes/lunch places in the area. Their chicken and goat cheese panini is outstanding, the bread is delicious and flavorful. The coffees are always well made, and I love the seasonal options. Things to avoid: the harvest wrap and the chicken curry wrap. The harvest wrap is billed as being chock full of veggies and kale - instead I received a wrap that has warm mesclun lettuce (which isn't a texture I ever want to eat again) and squash. No chick peas or kale or anything else. The chicken curry wrap is also laughable - it was mostly mesclun lettuce. The chicken curry salad itself had about 2 pieces of chicken, the rest was just shredded apples. Very, very odd. read more

I like to stop by at Marty's while running errands in Washington. There are seating areas inside as well as outside the cafe. I often enjoy the meatloaf grilled cheese panini. (The focaccia bread pairs well with lemon Pellegrino.) One issue with a small cafe such as this is it seems the proportion of contents seem to depend on who is cooking at the moment, however it's always tasty. read more

Marty's Cafe - Meatloaf grilled cheese panini with potato chips - Cafes Near Me - Washington, Connecticut

Reminiscent of Westons... sans the pie... but a small town feel! There's a amazing array of bakery goods... the scones, the muffins, the croissants, the cookies, and the winner is the mini banana loaf! Incredibly edibles!! We went in for brunch, the avocado toast was perfect, the tomato basil quiche was good - but a bit over cooked, the green tomato breakfast hit the spot, the French toast platter consisted of those frozen strips I used to serve my kids - I'd either make fresh French toast or Deere this from the menu. They also serve salads, paninis, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, and grinders. The service was friendly, the atmosphere was quaint and cozy. Now, I'd love to see Rory and Lorelai walk in!! read more

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I was excited to try the food and drinks here. It was very popular with a line almost out the door. I got the chocolate banana bread and it was pretty good. However, the chicken goat cheese panini tasted like the chicken had been microwaved. It was soft to the point of being inedible. I think the peppers on the sandwich were microwaved too. I could not eat much of the sandwich, and didn't appreciate being served food that was clearly something akin to Purdue microwaveable chicken strips from a cafe. read more

Marty's Cafe is located in the center of Washington Depot, which is one of my favorite towns in Connecticut. I stopped there for lunch a few days ago and ordered a curry chicken salad wrap, which came accompanied by a side of potato chips. A server brought the meal to my table (I had previously ordered it and paid for it at the counter). I was also given napkins and utensils. The server and the person who took my order were very courteous. This is a very casual place with a relaxed atmosphere. It's clean and comfortable. I found the food and the coffee to be very satisfying. read more

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I was really excited to check this cafe out. Drove over an hour to get there. My husband needed to use the restroom. The man working BARKED at me" are you going to order?" I said "I'm just waiting for my husband ". He then says - "you know the kitchen is closed ". I said "I'm sorry I didn't know" I went to order a drink and after I ordered they told me they didn't have any coffee and by the way they were clocking out. Needless to say we left and will not return. According to the website and the sign, they were still open for another 90 minutes. This was not a charming experience. I was not impressed. read more

My friend and I popped in for a quick snack as we toured the area. A beautiful space with delicious pastries. Unfortunately, my decaf cappuccino was scalding hot and more of a latte (aka way too much milk). My friend enjoyed her coffee and we both loved our snacks, including my coconut macaroon and for the following morning, a yummy butter croissant. read more

Marty's Cafe - Yummy treats! - Cafes Near Me - Washington, Connecticut

Great food, good coffee, nice people, and yummy pastries! We haven't tried their ice cream. They do close their kitchen at 3, but they have some baked goods and cold sandwiches in their cases. The goat cheese panini was amazing, as was the pumpkin loaf. Good amount of indoor and outside seating. read more

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I love it! friendly, welcoming... great food and good people. Very accommodating with food preferences . Try the refreshers! a mini vacation in my mouth! read more

We were hungry after a long hike and were about to hit up one of our favorites in New Milford when lo and behold, this sweet little cafe caught our eye from the road. TLDR: Vibe: 5. Food: 3. You order inside and pay, then put a number on the table of your choice. (Plenty of outdoor seating to choose from on our visit.) Nice wait staff bring the food to you. Pros: - We love that it's dog friendly and offers a menu for pups!!!!! We've been shamelessly freeloading off of other people's fur babies ever since our first born passed away. On our visit, many people were there with pups and generous about sharing. - Our mango and lemon-coconut smoothies were fabulous. Cons: - The kids' menu bagel pizza was fairly bad -- exactly what you would make at home with a pre-packaged grocery store bagel + Ragu / Presto brand pasta sauce + heaping fistfuls of shredded mozzarella + exactly 2 slices of standard issue pepperoni + toaster oven set to under-toast. - No temperature offered, none requested. The burger patty came cooked well done and was, not surprisingly, pretty dry. Cheddar cheese was not melted on. My non-picky pardner deemed it "ok." In-the-Middle: - A curried chicken salad plate was fair, made with a lot of apple and celery, not much chicken (which I happen to enjoy, but others may not). I'm not overly fond of mayonnaise and this version was doable in my view. The smallish-for-CT serving of salad (think Manhattan ladies-who-lunch-sized) came with a few slices of yellow cheddar, a few cashews, and a slice of multigrain bread. - The children's hot dog came on a reportedly delicious bun. Primary consumer only consumed 1/3 despite being hungry. Unclear what happened, there. Overall, the place is so pleasant that we're sure to come back for more smoothies -- and maybe give the food another try or two. read more

Workers/staff were very nice and hospitable. The food was amazing, and had a great atmosphere. Service was quick which was a nice bonus!

We love coming to Marty's. The coffee, baked goods, and meals are delicious and the customer service is stellar.

Great for a quick pick spot for coffee/and, but not so great for food. Mediocre at best. Ambiance is great, but service is lacking. read more

I was very sadly disappointed in Marty's Cafe. So people have compared it to being kind of like Luke's Diner from GG and I definitely did not get that vibe. My coffee was also atrocious. While I am all for recycling and saving the environment, ICED COFFEE DOES NOT BELONG IN WARM TO GO CUP TYPE CUPS. The barista also gave me waaay too many pumps of flavoring in the coffee and it was like liquid diabetes in a warm cup. Very very sad about this, definitely will not be coming back in the future. read more

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We have been going to Marty's weekly for a few years and we love it there Very surprised by the negative reviews because we've never had a bad experience We were actually there today, not knowing about Gilmore weekend, and the line was out the door, so yay for Marty's Food came promptly, service was great and for those of you who had issues with the food, I'm sure they would have re-made it if you had asked Food is consistently good read more

The staff were lifeless and very slow, the chocolate chip cookie was great but, the coffee is HORRIBLE! I got 3 shots of espresso over ice and I felt like I was drinking coffee flavored water. They're were people going in WITHOUT masks and it made me feel uncomfortable especially cause I have a baby with me who I never brought in. The best part is the outside seating. Very chill and relaxing. The only reason I ended up in this town was because of the show Gilmore Girls lol which I didn't really see it but it was a cute town! Very cute town! read more

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We stopped into Marty's since we heard it was the "Luke's Diner" of this Gilmore Girls inspired area and we were right pleased! With a plethora of both snacky and more filling items and a gorgeous outdoor view of the area, we sat and enjoyed a wonderful afternoon snack ! read more

Marty's Cafe - Lemon vanilla smoothie (left) and tropical smoothie (right) - Cafes Near Me - Washington, Connecticut

Cute place but I ordered a cheese croissant and they asked me if I wanted it warmed up. I said yes and they microwaved it and ruined it. Why would a cafe do that? I'm sure it would have been great warmed in a toaster oven but it ended up soggy and gross. Probably wouldn't go again except maybe for coffee and a muffin? read more

We went to Washington because we heard it was an inspiration to Gilmore Girls, a show we enjoy. It is a small and quaint town. We didn't realize that many businesses there would be closed on Sunday, but thankfully Marty's and the neighboring independent book store were open. There was a decent wait to get in for lunch, but thats to be expected. Most of the staff was very friendly and they were all well-versed on COVID policies, and procedures, and everyone was wearing masks. The food was good and the portions were decent, but a little pricey. This is supposed to be similar to Luke's Diner in GG, which it is not, but definitely worth the trip id you're in the area. read more

The food was less than mediocre. They're so called short rib. Sandwich was did not even have hardly any meat in it. When we requested meat they brought out a few slices of microwaved something flavorless very disappointing. The pastrami is microwaved store deli meat on dried bread. Horrible. read more

The place is adorable and comfortable and the bakery offerings and coffee offering are vast. However the staff was somewhere between cold and unwelcoming and they don't serve food 2 hours before closing which multiple customers remarked on while I was there. Maybe list it online someplace? There were some packaged food and chips available but nothing fresh or warm. Also the girl working the counter would do so well with a simple smile or inviting word. I'll try it again once more before moving on. read more

Marty's Cafe - Counter and bakery items. - Cafes Near Me - Washington, Connecticut

Delicious food, vegetarian options available. A nice place to come after hiking after Hidden Valley. You can bring your dogs, too, inside or out. Be prepared for a long wait, however. read more