Pasta Fresca & Piadina features a delicious menu of Italian deli meats, cheeses and grinders. Enjoy salami, ham, capicola, pepperoni and more on crunchy New York-style Italian breads, either served hot or cold. The extensive take-out menu also includes soups and salads. The quaint, traditional-style deli is cash only so be sure to carry enough. Prices are reasonable and won't burn a hole in your pocket. A local favorite, Pasta Fresca & Piadina is one of the best places to stop by for a quick bite to go.
The Bleu Squid at Olde Mistick Village is a great place to stop for a bite to eat while in the Mystic area. If you are looking for something casual, comforting and delicious, this is the perfect place to pick up a grilled cheese, quiche, cupcakes, artisanal cheeses or pates. The most popular menu items are the Lobster Grilled Cheese and Bleu and Bacon Grilled Cheese. For the little ones, there are children's grilled cheese and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. This bakery and cafe is perfect for lunch after a morning at the nearby Mystic Aquarium.
Dine at the inn where British soldiers stayed during their occupation of the Shoreline in 1812 and soak in the quaint charm that cloaks the tasteful confines. The restaurant at The Griswold Inn, lovingly referred to by locals as "The Gris", serves traditional New England fare in a relaxed and lively setting that is favored by locals and tourists alike. Their seasonal menu takes advantage of fresh seafood, regional meats and produce whenever possible to ensure an authentic flavor for their dishes. Christmas is also an excellent time to visit, and you can bet on a quartet of carolers stopping at each table to sing your song of choice. On Sundays, come for their famous Hunt Breakfast, which offers a delectable variety of breakfast and lunch entrées in a buffet style. Every night of the week, there is live music in The Taproom, and guests can pick from a range of savory bites to accompany their choice of beer.
Kitchen Little is your typical New England-style hangout where you can get your breakfast favorites every day as well as traditional seafood bites, like hot lobster rolls, burgers, clam strips and scallop rolls. Where else can you dine for cheap with such a fantastic view of the water? On weekends, only breakfast is served until 1p.
The Norm's Diner is quintessentially American. The classic diner serves up such hearty favorites as the 5-ounce Norm's Burger made with Swiss cheese, bacon and fried onions; Gobbler sandwich, fresh turkey, gravy, stuffing, cheese; Pastrami Reuben; and of course, the classic pie of the day. The retro-style interiors take you back to a simpler time as does the artery-clogging but delicious menu of comfort favorites. Plates come loaded and even the most healthy appetite promises to be satiated here!
Located in the Historic Waterfront District of Downtown New London, the Muddy River Cafe is a favorite local hangout for that caffeine pick-me-up. If you're not looking for that cup of coffee, try one of the delicious salads, sandwiches, pastries or soups. One of the best features of this little coffeehouse is the waterfront view of the Thames on the cafe's lovely terrace. When it's cold outside, saddle up to the fireplace with a good book and a warm drink.
Pasta Fresca & Piadina features a delicious menu of Italian deli meats, cheeses and grinders. Enjoy salami, ham, capicola, pepperoni and more on crunchy New York-style Italian breads, either served hot or cold. The extensive take-out menu also includes soups and salads. The quaint, traditional-style deli is cash only so be sure to carry enough. Prices are reasonable and won't burn a hole in your pocket. A local favorite, Pasta Fresca & Piadina is one of the best places to stop by for a quick bite to go.
Li's Bake Shop is a great place to stop if you got a caffeine craving or a sweet tooth. With so many goodies, from cupcakes to croissants to cafe lattes, Li's will not let you down. The bakery also offers delicious, freshly made sandwiches if you are craving something simple while you stroll through Mystic.
Lobster Shack is a popular food stall located in a boat yard overlooking the scenic Branford River. The eatery is open seasonally and serves some of the best seafood dishes to locals and vacationers. Popular dishes on the menu are lobster rolls, Longhini sausage, fresh clams and Hummel’s hot dogs. Visitors can bring in their own drinks and enjoy it with their meals. Their outdoor picnic tables make an ideal place to sit enjoy your meals, while admiring the beauty of the river and boating activities. After a hearty meal enjoy their delicious Gelato flavors. All meals are reasonably priced and besides regular meals they also offer gluten free and low fat options for the health conscious. The eatery only accepts only cash.
Kitchen Little is your typical New England-style hangout where you can get your breakfast favorites every day as well as traditional seafood bites, like hot lobster rolls, burgers, clam strips and scallop rolls. Where else can you dine for cheap with such a fantastic view of the water? On weekends, only breakfast is served until 1p.
Located in Downtown New London, the Dutch Tavern on Green Street is a comfortable local sports bar that serves some serious retro beers. It's an old bar that has been open since 1933 and was a watering hole of playwright Eugene O'Neill. There are plenty of beers on tap, like Cottrell Old Yankee Ale, Brooklyn Lager, Guinness and Harpoon IPA. You can even get Schaefer in cans if you want to get that early 20th-century feel. The lunch menu is small, but heart with burgers (including veggie burgers!), soups, hot dogs and sandwiches. As noted on their website, "Baseball takes precedence" at this joint, but you can always expect the best games on the tube.
The Bleu Squid at Olde Mistick Village is a great place to stop for a bite to eat while in the Mystic area. If you are looking for something casual, comforting and delicious, this is the perfect place to pick up a grilled cheese, quiche, cupcakes, artisanal cheeses or pates. The most popular menu items are the Lobster Grilled Cheese and Bleu and Bacon Grilled Cheese. For the little ones, there are children's grilled cheese and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. This bakery and cafe is perfect for lunch after a morning at the nearby Mystic Aquarium.