Personally, I would much rather mom and pop shops over corporate owned businesses. So this just being a small local business already gave it 5 stars from me! The food was truly amazing, it was like home cooking at its finest! The woman at the register was very patient while waiting for us to decide what we wanted, as we weren't from the area, nor familiar with the food they had to offer. She was so kind while taking our order, and serving us in the dining area. Another woman was kind enough to bring crayons and paper out for my 3 year old to color on while we waited for our sandwiches(: The place feels like home when you walk in, it's bright, warm, cozy, and smells like great food and baked goods that's done with love and care. If I'm in the area again, I will absolutely be coming back. Thank you for starting our morning off right! read more

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Food - excellent. chicken noodle soup like mom made. Reuben was best ever !! Service. order at counter and the deliver to table. Such congenial staff. Ambiance. small quaint and friendly. Putting it in our stop whenever in that area for sure. read more

Village Cafe is a humble spot with breakfast foods that will leave you satisfied. The parking lot is large, but the cafe not so much. When I ordered my food, a bunch of people were waiting in line, and half of the seats were already taken. I had a mild panic over how everybody would be able to sit down indoors. I know that there are customers who order to-go, but there also could've been a possibility that some wanted to sit down & eat, but felt compelled to order out because of the tight space. That would be my only complaint, because everything else was very pleasant. They have a chalkboard above the cashier that lists all their items, but you can ask for a paper copy too. I had their two eggs & cheese sandwich with a sausage patty with bottled orange juice. The food was tasty, and I would eat here again. Now, if I'll stay to eat is another story! read more

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Best Gyro I have had in a long time. Honestly delicious. Highly recommend. The soup was hot. Really hot. But the broth was delicious and filled with chicken and noodles. The Turkey BLT was fabulous and it was freshly cut turkey. And huge. Be hungry. The women working were friendly and watchful but not hovering. The place was spotless and inviting. Would totally go back and try something else. read more

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What a great little nook. Order at the counter & pre pay. Table service. Window seating. Bright and airy. Breakfast sandwich was spectacular. read more

Village Cafe - Breakfast sandwich with bacon. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East Lyme, Connecticut

Breakfast sandwich- eggs made to order. Absolutely decadent!! Cheese incredible. Roll so good. Eggs perfect.

SO and I went on a rainy Friday morning while vacationing in the area. This place is very close to the hotel we stayed at and honestly we wish we found/tried it sooner. Everything we ordered was fresh, quality, and cooked and seasoned perfectly. We both got omelets - SO got the Village w/hash browns (more like homefries) and said they were delicious! I got the Greek Veggie and passed on potatoes bc of other reviews on here, but I wish I didn't. They absolutely were delicious, perfect amount of salt and seasoning and while there are crunchy and soft bits in the mixture, it definitely was not soggy like others have said. SO got lox + cream cheese on an everything bagel, no red onion or capers but did get tomato and said the sprinkle of dill on top was a pleasant addition. I had them grill + butter a cranberry muffin which was a great choice. I feel like anything you get here would be delicious. If we were locals this would def be a frequent stop. As far as timing from ordering to receiving plates, it took maybe 5min? or somewhere on the lower end btwn 5-10min, but I'm not upset about it. Not sure what kind of time delay others were commenting on or upset about, but for the quality and quantity of food we ordered, I saw no problem at all. People were coming in and picking up boxes of "To Go" orders, so the kitchen staff is obviously always moving and cranking meals out. Inside it is on the smaller side, however there are maybe 6-8 tables as well as 2 rows of counter-window seats. Likely not ideal for a group of 8 to expect to come in and sit down, but couples or small groups would be just fine. read more

Such a cute little breakfast spot! They have outdoor seating. My only qualm with this place was the wait time - but it was also a Saturday morning so I understand it was busy. The breakfast sandwich was huge so it kept me stuffed for like two days! It could add a bit more flavor I thought. Love the coffee. Giving it 5 stars since it's a local joint read more

Like being invited to breakfast at your friends house. Generous tasty food and, a rarity these days, good quality, coffee; at a fair price.

First time here. Had the Gyro platter with hand cut fries to go. Thought about the salad instead of the fries. Glad I stuck with the fries. They were crispy, not greasy at all. Had a five minute ride to where I ate them and the food traveled well. The gyro was excellent too!! Can't wait to get back!! read more

Love this place! Breakfast sandwiches are delicious. My husband loves the gyro. Huge portions of fresh yummy food. Fast, friendly service. Always clean and bright with friendly customers. read more

It's expensive if you get the breakfast sandwich with " hash browns". However, the real problem is they aren't hash browns, they're home fries. A hash brown is deep fried, crispy on the outside, these were home fries and mushy ones at that. The bagels were good, order was ready on time. Bacon and egg were standard. Not a bad stop if you're in the area, but don't be fooled about the "hash browns". read more

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My family and I went here for our first time and happened to be during COVID. With that said, the inside was closed for dining and the outside is open to eat. The Cafe was also doing take out and there's ton of parking. My family and I were immediately greeted by a woman who was very sweet. The menu had breakfast, lunch and also looked like they had some Greek options on another menu board. Fresh pastries were also located in a glass container. We received our food and I had ordered the grilled chicken with pesto and peppers, my kids received the grilled cheese with bacon and my hubby received the roast beef melt. All orders came with fries or a salad. Everything tasted fresh and in house, especially down to the fries. The woman who took our order came out to made sure everything was okay and had to say she was on top of everything even if it was busy. My family and I will be back for some more good food. read more

Village Cafe - Closer look of the grilled chicken and pesto with peppers. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East Lyme, Connecticut

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The food at the village cafe is incredibly good. The meals are delicious and made with real ingredients. The owners and staff are always welcoming and go out of their way to accommodate customers. I have been going there since they opened and everything is always kept meticulously clean. read more

I was in the area looking for a place to get a quick lunch, and decided to try the Village Cafe based on all the five-star reviews it's gotten. I hate to disagree. My lunch was awful. Since they serve breakfast all day, I decided to get eggs with hash browns and wheat toast. First the good news: the eggs were just fine. The toast wasn't wheat bread, more like Texas toast with some seeds in it. I thought it might be rye bread but it wasn't flavorful enough for that. Still edible, just not what I wanted. The hash browns were inedible. Burned, greasy, and with an off taste that made me think the fry oil had been used for something else first, or was going rancid. I threw them out. I'm not a local, so I wouldn't be back in any case, but if I'm in the area again I won't be coming here. read more

In general, a great little place to grab breakfast/lunch. The food is always good and plentiful. Home made desserts, Greek pastry and muffins as well as bagels from NYC. The staff is always accommodating and even go the extra mile by delivering your takeout right to you in your car. The owners are exceptionally friendly. Eat in or takeout. P.S. Their cold brew coffee is excellent!! read more

It was time that I tried Village Cafe and I'm glad I did! I got the lox bagel and it was fantastic! The staff were extremely friendly and I will definitely be going back! read more

Met my niece and her new baby for lunch. The Village Cafe was a new place for all of us. What a find! First impression walking in: spotless and really put together well. Not huge but a good size for a breakfast/lunch spot. Quaint. The staff was super friendly and accommodating. Helped us get settled with a newborn without us having to ask. The food was excellent and the bagels are straight from NYC. We had breakfast sandwiches, a BLT, authentic NY/NJ coffee cake and a fantastic thick rice pudding. Sadly I live in Florida but my niece and family live in town and this is likely to be a regular stop for them. It certainly will be for me when I get back in town. Well done. read more

Absolutely great dining experience team and venue! The owners clearly are attentive to details, concerned about quality and serving their customers. We were extremely pleased with the service and the breakfast exceeded expectations including a top grade gyro (available but not on breakfast menu) as well as bagel sandwich and Greek pastry. We had gone to the local "institution" The Shack the day before - which was very good - and passed this place early when not busy and thought we would try - and so glad we did!! It became crowded after we arrived and with several pickup orders - obviously a local favorite. Highly recommended!!! read more

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This is a fast paced and popular establishment that doesn't skimp on quality, portion sizes or cleanliness. Great demeanor and grateful for your patronage. Unfortunately our sandwiches lacked a little luster and it was definitely a pricey venture. read more

I am totally addicted to the tuna salad. Great breakfast and best coffee Harriet read more

Showed up over a half hour before opening time and the nice gal who runs the place saw me, opened the door and fired up the grill! Yeah, that's what I'm talkin about! read more

This place is consistently AMAZING! Friendly staff. Very generous portions. (Excellent Covid safety precautions, too.) There is outdoor seating available. Try the buffalo chicken salad or the gyros! What are you waiting for? Check this place out! read more

Perfect place for breakfast, and lunch. Gyro is on point happens to be my favorite. The staff is pleasant and take pride in what they do. No disappointment here. Just great food and good staff. read more

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Great little place for breakfast and lunch. Way better than other high priced bagel stores in town.

The chicken souvlaki and gyros are the best! The fries are well seasoned, the tzatziki is creamy, and the pita is delicious. Since finding this place, I've gone about once a week. The service is friendly and thoughtful! The place is so unassuming from the road, so don't sleep on this place! At this point it is pretty much take away as it's too chilly for outdoor dining and their small dining area has been closed due to Covid (not sure if it will become available with the colder temperatures outside). Either way it won't deter me from stuffing my face in my car to get my fix! read more

Delicious lunch, great service, great breakfast too - prices are reasonable, looking forward to another meal

Great little diner-style cafe! The breakfast sandwich hit the spot like nothing else, and the spanakopita and bougatsa were fantastic too. Stopped here on a whim because our original breakfast destination was closed, but will absolutely be back. read more

absolutely loved this place, the food was so good. especially their fries. staff were so sweet and welcoming. will definitely come again.

From out of town and found this cafe! Great service and food was delicious! Large portions! Would definitely go back!

Have eaten here twice since they opened. Best chicken souvlaki meal anywhere. Large portions and perfectly grilled and spiced served with a generous side salad. Also have had their biscottis and morning glory muffins. Delicious and large portions. Owners are super friendly and accommodating. This business was ready to open just before the pandemic and it was good that locals and visitors are supporting them. Don't miss giving them a chance. read more

My husband and I stopped by for lunch and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. The sandwiches (I had the turkey and cheddar melt with a side salad and he had a crispy chicken sandwich and fires) were delicious and the portions were huge. The wait staff was great and our food came out in a timely fashion. It was a great find. read more

The best sandwich ever!!! Every time I order, it's delicious. Very consistent and they are so nice! read more

Village Cafe - Grilled chicken pesto ciabatta - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East Lyme, Connecticut

I went here today for breakfast and everything was amazing. He got a sandwich on a cheese bagel that looked and smelled divine, he says he would rate it 12/10. The bagel with herbs and tomatoes was amazing, they put a special seasoning/whatever it is it's fabulous. Never had anything like it. Will be back soon :) They just opened recently so please support them!! read more

Village Cafe - bagel with tomato and herbed mozzarella :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - East Lyme, Connecticut

Great place to grab a quick breakfast/ lunch meal. Good menu, with fresh food makes it a go to place in East Lyme. The staff are also super friendly and open to questions about the menu! Definitely recommend to everyone! read more

Stumbled upon this little gem. We enjoyed their chicken pesto sandwich with a delicious salad. Service was excellent, food was fresh, and they are following covid protocols extremely well. read more

What a great little spot we found to grab lunch going home to NY from RI. Staff/owners so nice, food was amazing! The portions are HUGE and very reasonably priced!! Highly recommend for breakfast or lunch!! read more

Great food, better service! Best Sausage egg and cheese on a croissant on the Connecticut shoreline

Friendly and good food! We enjoyed the food so much we went their twice during our vacation in Niantic. It's a wonderful way to start a day! I would recommend the "Village Egg Sandwich" with pastrami on an everything bagel. read more

Best chicken pesto sandwich! I love that they offer salad or French fries as a side! And their muffins and cookies are also delicious.