7 Best Cafes near Haddam

“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“

“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.“

“This is one of my top 10 places, I have ever been. When I walked in I felt a very calming atmosphere and overall friendliness. It is a small space, with five tables and a bar that seats at least six. The service was friendly and genuine. She had a great smile and was super attentive.The pricing is crazy good and the serving can feed two people, if not take home for leftovers.I had the tuna melt on sourdough with American cheese.What I really liked is that the tuna salad was just tuna and mayonnaise. You can add tomato or onion or lettuce, if you choose, but I generally like a plain tuna melt.You can always add a side for a little bit extra. But I chose to have a small bag of chips and a pickle.The friend who met me for lunch, had a roast beef sandwich and it was stacked high with more of a pink roast beef and looked so good!!She verified it was excellent.I ordered a Lyman's, which is local, hard cider.My total for the meal and drink was $17.50 and I tipped $5.Parking is in the back, you pull into the Dunkin' donuts parking lot and drive to the back- right side.I will definitely be back.“

“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!“

“I ordered a 6in cake from Sweet Harmony for my son's first birthday. We went with the fresh fruit/whipped cream cake and it was absolutely delicious--pillowy soft sponge, yummy berries and light frosting. The whole thing was beautifully decorated and customised to our theme. Will definitely be ordering again from Sweet Harmony. Thank you, ladies!“

“I luuuuvvvv this place. They have monthly specials (check their instagram) that are illustrated on a chalkboard near the counter. Their service is fast and you can order ahead on their website if you're in a hurry. However I recommend hanging out to absorb the vibes. I love all the paintings on the wall and the secret-eyeball-tree sculpture reminds me of something out of Meowolf. Plus the baristas are friendly and always ready to recommend a drink or new flavor in stock. It's also the only coffee shop whose merch I constantly drool over, just so fun and tongue in cheek. Try the matcha, you won't be sorry!“