5 Best Cafes near East Haddam

“A delightful, whimsical, artistic space with friendly people, great brunch, and adorable cats. The cats have their own living room that's closed off to the public, but you can sit at a table with your coffee and watch through the windows. We got to chatting with the owner and he let us peek into the back to say hi to the cats during feeding time. They're very sweet and a little feisty. And they're all littermates!“

“This is definitely a newer cafe for when I pulled up, it had that nice and fresh look and feel; even when I stepped inside. Folks were already tearing into their food and I was seated promptly. I was here for their Chili!! Grabbed mine with onions and cheese, a blend of hearty flavors and comforting warmth if you ask me. That first spoonful had the rich aroma of simmering spices dancing around my senses, inviting me to indulge in its savory depths. The chili itself boasts a robust base, with tender chunks of beef enveloped in a harmonious blend of tomatoes, beans and aromatic spices. Each bite had subtle hints of cumin, paprika and chili powder adding layers of complexity to this dish. The addition of onions lends a savory note, perfectly complementing the bold flavors of the chili. The texture adds a delightful contrast to this stew, allowing the sweetness to balance out the heat from the spice. The cheese that I had mixed in, each gooey spoonful melds with the rich broth, creating a velvety blanket of indulgence that coats the tongue in creamy goodness. Even my side snacks of the bacon, egg and cheese along with my kielbasa came through to only complement my Chili, providing their own great flavors to the point, I even dipped my kielbasa into the Chili and took the flavors alone on an emotional rollercoaster ride for me. IT WAS ALL AMAZING!!!“

“We stopped here for a quick breakfast the other day, just before they close for the winter months. I'm the owner who was working the grill. The food menu items were delicious and we were not disappointed, all in all we had a great meal here and would highly recommend anybody stop on their way down 154.“

“As a tourist, just looking at the menu, i had a feeling this place would be good and it was. Everything was good. Lady who took care of my order was cool, funny and smokin ?. Small country style vibe for sure and located right next to the start of a great hiking trail. I walked over to get my food and ate outside the trail w/ family. Made for a perfect day for us. Appreciate yall. Oh and they got our 5 meals prepared in probably 15 minutes flat. Crazy fast“

“Had a great meal on the way back from Mohegan Sun. Our server was very kind and attentive. Best corned beef hash I've ever had! The biscuits and gravy were slamming too. I had the Nonni's Benedict, which was awesome. Nice little gem of a place in East Hampton. Definitely will be back. ??Kid-friendliness: Good spot for the whole family, very down home and accommodating.“