The Spice &amp; Tea Exchange

A nice store - great selection of vitamins, fresh foods, and bulk items - with outlandishly high…read moreprices.

Definitely pricey, but this grocery store has some of the most unique and large variety of health…read morefoods I have seen in the state. There are two main areas of the store. The main food options are in the second room, and it includes very well-stocked shelves. I was amazed and overwhelmed by the number of snack items they had. There is also a full wall of where your own, loose products like granola and nuts. I arrived in the middle of a weekend day, so there seemed to be not as many vegetables left. For example, I got the last carton of cherry tomatoes. There were also not as large options of vegetables, but I assume that is because most of the produce is local. The second space has a large variety of household and health products. I wonder how popular that part of the store is. One thing I did not like, though, was the prices were not always obviously posted or on the product itself. That always makes me a little worried, especially in a store that is generally on the more expensive side.

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Guilford Lobster Pound

4.4(189 reviews)

1.1 mi

Now I see why this place won first place for their lobster roll!!…read more So delicious. The lobster bisque was so tasty. The service was kind and knowledgeable The outside overlooking the water is such a vibe

I really enjoyed this lobster roll!! It was a medium sized roll and a good amount of lobster…read moreinside. Keep in mind it's cash only but there's an ATM inside. The patio area is very cute to sit on outside and the views are so nice. They told us our rolls would come out in 30 minutes but they came out in 10. Would come again!

The Lobster Pound - Guilford,CT (actual pieces from a lobster)

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View from dining area

Hen & Heifer

4.4(119 reviews)

0.1 mi

I love this dessert spot and have been coming here for over a decade! It's stunning inside as are…read moreall of the things they make. It looks like it's out of a movie. I have never been to a prettier pastry shop in my life. A must visit spot if in the area!

I stopped in to meet a friend for my birthday and the whole experience was amazing! Everything they…read morehad on display looked delicious. I got a cookie , cream puff and tea and everything was excellent! We visited in January so there isn't a ton of seating inside but if you are able to grab a seat it's so cute! I'd imagine the spring/summer is a great time to visit since it looked like they do have some outdoor seating. Highly recommend stopping in!

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Star Fish Market

4.3(34 reviews)

0.6 mi

I am an occasional visitor to Guilford, but whenever I go, the thing I most look forward to is…read moreseafood from Star Fish Market. This is hands down the best fish market I have ever been to. The sea food is unbelievably fresh and it's clear that the owners have relationships with vendors that give them the top of the catch. No matter what I buy there - and I've bought clams, salmon, sea bass, to name a memorable few - I am always thrilled. They also have a wonderful prepared seafood salad, which is the right way to kick off a holiday by the beach. It doesn't look like much, but I was wowed by the flavor and freshness, and now that is one of the things I looked forward to each time I return. PS their dog is named Dory. How cute is that???

Fresh good seafood selection. Worth a side trip when you are…read moreout and about. I was pleased when I visited.

Outside

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My homemade poke bowl with the beautiful tuna from Star Fish!

Nutmeg State Nutrition

5.0(1 review)

0.7 mi

Great weight management store in a convenient location. Smaller than other Nutmeg locations, but…read morehas all of the protein bars, chips and cookies we want. This store sells calorie-free dressing. Yes, calorie free. Recently started carrying these delectable protein cookies, Lenny & Larry's. So good! Thanks Jimmy!

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Som Siam Thai

3.9(84 reviews)

0.0 mi

Service is horrible. They say it's a half hour. You go to pick it up and it's another half hour and…read morethey don't care at all. The food is good but not worth it. One time they gave my food to wrong person who started eating it then asked me if I wanted it. Didn't eat because I knew it would take forever to get my food.

Highly recommend this hidden gem. It's a cozy little spot with authentic thai decor. Love the place…read moresetting and the service was superior. The Chef's wife made us feel at home. We just wanted something light so we shared an order of dumplings with a special sauce and their yellow curry chicken served with purple rice. Both were really delicious and reasonably-priced. Will absolutely come back next time we are in the area again!

Cityscape wall in the dining room

Pad Thai with chicken

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Amanda's Healthy Cooking

1.0(1 review)

0.1 mi

Wow! For "healthy" cooking all I tasted was salt. The only thing that seemed healthy was small…read moreportions. I consider them small for the price you are paying. The portion size is perfect for a meal but the price is more along the lines of a meal for two. Whoever was working did not seem confident in explaining the meals and couldn't give nutritional information that I asked. I guess all that matters is calorie count? Definitely won't be back and too bad, it seemed like there was potential.

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Forte's Gourmet Food Market & Catering

4.1(53 reviews)

0.5 mi

Love Forte's market. I like that they have online ordering now for pickup. Recently ordered two…read moresandwiches for pickup. I had the Fruity bird panini and my dining companion had the Chicken Hawk sandwiches when he picked up the sandwiches he described the service as friendly and warm. We both absolutely loved our sandwiches. They offer catering, soups, salads, grocery items, and deli items. Their catering options are extensive with many Italian classic dishes. Definitely worth a stop in!

Came here for a Italian sub and I was not disappointed. Bread was fresh and the cold cuts were…read morehigh quality. Place was clean and organized. Plenty of choices to pick from. Hot, cold meals by the pound. Variety of hot soup options and a nice little area to eat your food if you so desire. Plenty of off street parking and conveniently located in the center of Guilford.

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Ayuthai

4.0(200 reviews)

2.6 mi

We met my friend for dinner at this thai restaurant he recommended. Says the owner is his friend…read more Food was delicious, he went to the kitchen and cooked it for us. He even gave me some pad thai to try, that was also delicious. Restaurant is bigger than it looks. On the left is bar area, right is the dining room, and they have a party room also for people to rent for special occasion.

Ayuthai as a place used to be one of the good Thai places. Now don't get me wrong the food at their…read morenew location is still tasty and well made but some of their magic is gone. The environment is taken over from maritime grill which a lot of the signage, menus, and decorations are still up. The question being are they Thai or American cuisine? Additionally they didn't include some of the expected items like a side of rice, salad or soup with our meal which was said in menu was included with our drunken noodles and pad Thai. On entry we stood awkwardly in entrance before being greeted and took us a while to do our basics for ordering. Overall not the same for me as it was. Ps they now offer tours to Thailand, are they making pad Thai or a travel agency? Seems like a little to many focuses

Main dining room

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Thai iced tea

Mix Design Store

4.6(9 reviews)

0.1 mi

Great gifts, especially for design oriented people. Lots of fun funky stuff you won't find anywhere…read moreelse. If you know someone who is a "design" person, this store is definitely a spot to bring them or to go to for great gifts. Prices are reasonable - not a cheap store, but lots of high quality stuff. bags, jewelry, tablewares, toys, puzzles, pantone chairs .. oh my.

It's a cool store with lots of crazy and unusual items. Their selection seems to change so if you…read moresee it and you like it I'd suggest buying it.

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cute little place with great prices and a great selection of both tea and spice

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