33 Best Cafes near Meriden

“Such a welcoming and inviting atmosphere! The service is great and the pastries and mocktails are delicious!!“

“EXCELLENT PLACE , THERE FOOD IS GREAT N PRICE IS VERY RESONABLE. YOU GOTTA TRY THERE SEA FOOD PLATTER & THERE WINGS EXC. NICE COZY PLACE , N ATMOSPHERE IS GREAT AS WELL. COME ON DOWN YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT !!“

“The best place ever, they have a great delicious breakfast and lunch, the personal stuff are so nice and very polite people, my husband and I love that place!! ❤️“

“consistently amazing with food, service, friendly staff, clean and overall great experience.“

“1st visit. Ordered take out & grabbed a coffee during the brief wait. Service was efficient & friendly. Establishment was clean & welcoming. I deeply appreciate that they offer tofu. We ordered the “Vito” swapping chicken out for tofu & the “Cypress Garden” sandwiches… both were delicious. The prices were reasonable for the high quality of the ingredients. One was $10 the other $12 & this price even included choice of side: pasta salad, apple or chips. We chose the lemon basil pasta salad & it was just as delicious as the sandwich’s. Thank you…you’ve won this customer over for sure!“

“Unique atmosphere with fabulous, diverse drinks.“

“We went Saturday with a family of 10 for breakfast. The food was delicious but what made it a special time was our server Leanne. Very friendly and attentive to everyone's needs. Thank you, Parkside Cafe.“

“A very busy,clean, cozy and friendly neighborhood cafe. The figgy sandwich and latte coffee was delicious. The staff was very helpful in recommending our choices. Plenty of various comfortable indoor seating.
Space was shared by an ice cream spot unfortunately not open in the morning. Various merchandise for sale. Atmosphere and patrons were very welcoming.“

“Fantastic venue. Chef Danielle is amazing!!!“

“I’ve been wanting to try this place and happened to be able to today. I ordered the Harry Potter themed roast beef crepe and Dragons Breath hibiscus refresher. Both were delicious! Great service and ambiance. We will be back! #supportlocal“

“Maui colada was so refreshing“

“Just discovered this great little place. Friendly service, comfortable atmosphere, and delicious, very reasonably priced food. We had the veggie omelette and the chorizo burrito with coffees and we were very pleased. Will definitely be back!“

“Super cute restaurant. Creative smart menu. Staff was smart and kind. The cookie I got (brown butter chocolate chip) was warmed before they served it. Too many good things on the menu. Need to head back there soon!“

“Our absolute favorite place! Never had a bad meal. Service is excellent!!“

“This is an update to my April review. I have been back since then and happy to say my order was correct. Lina was gracious with an apology. I am glad that things have gotten back to normal. I do love their food.“

“One of my favorite spots , been going there for 35 years . Everyone that works there is amazing . Love the Owner Todd , and miss Lenny“

“Great place to visit in downtown New Britain. It's located in an old renovated brick building with a bar, pizza and Mexican restaurant. There is a private room to rent along with multiple comfortable seating areas and even a pool table. The coffee and egg sandwich was hot and delicious served by such a sweet friendly staff.“

“this place is just amazing. I'm not even really a coffee drinker but here everything I've had has been delicious. Top notch stuff every time. If you're not going here you're missing out“

“try the dixie dog, pulled pork, bbq, cheddar cheese and coleslaw, 9'' dog on a grinder roll, wooowww what a dog !!!! 2 thumbs up.....“

“I had a Vanilla bubble tea and my wife had a strawberry tea and they were delicious. We also had the pork and beef dumplings. This place is a hidden gem.“

“Great little coffee shop. Sit down next to the “fireplace” with a snack. The gals that work here are always so nice. 😊“

“The only thing here is that they denied me a drink one time i walked in and i still had 10 mins before last call and the perseon saod we dont just serve anyone off the street at this time... I was so upset. I will never forget that. The owner must think he is better than the people who keep him in business if thats the way he treats us. Its us that keep him in business he should remind his bartenders that as well. Food is great but always wOut of wings..... Come on thats the go to food for the bar. But besides that the bartenders are nice and the bar is clean cheaper than Ledgends and some other bars.“

“Fantastic meal, as always last night!!! My wife and I both had Penne Ala Vodka with chicken cutlets and my son had rigatoni with house red sauce. Enough food for two meals for each of us. Thank you guys for being such a great and friendly restaurant. See you soon!“

“First time going to Stryker’s - came to see the fabulous duo/ band- had a wonderful meal with fabulous service- honestly not a place I would have normally gone to but everything was wonderful and we will definitely be back- great food, amazing service and fun night of music and really good food“

“In all honesty, this was my first time at Paul Gregory's. It certainly did not disappoint. I loved the location, the bistro vibe, and atmosphere. I came for breakfast with a good friend of mine, and the food was exceptional. The service was great, Jenna was great juggling multiple guests at once! I will be back, and plan on bringing more guests to experience the charm of Paul Gregory's. Thank you for a great experience!“

“I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was here. I had no idea. All their potato dishes are all delicious, including the sweet potato fries. Their home-made potato chips are the best I’ve ever had. Their medium-sliced onion rings are perfection. There’s lots of large windows so every seat in the house has a good view of the beautiful hills surrounding Indian Springs Golf Course. There’s a fire table on the deck that sits 4. For a perfect day out: Go for a hike at Wadsworth Falls Park, then stop by here for a hearty meal and some warm cookies. You won’t be disappointed.“

“Wow! I will definitely be coming back here and be sure to bring my friends and family along. I got the veggie omelette and it was amazing! I also got a vanilla latte with almond milk not pictured and the barista made it perfectly. Service was excellent and attentive, food is amazing, and the atmosphere is cozy with a variety of seating options. Definitely stop by and support local!“

“Tried this deli for the first time. It is right up the street from my home. Ordered a breakfast sandwich and it was one of the best bacon , egg and cheese sandwiches EVER. Very clean as well.“

“A cozy yet contemporary restaurant with delicious food and a relaxed friendly atmosphere. I really look forward to coming back here again and again.“

“Wow Just had the BEST Customer Service Nena & Ashley two Great cookies there 😉. But all seriousness, so kind, professional and their smiles made my day. Thanks ladies. I’ll be back. Cookies 🍪 lol 😂“

“Our experience at Mozzicato DePasquale Bakery & Pastry Shop in Plainville was absolutely wonderful! The pastries were outstanding—fresh, beautifully made, and so delicious that it was hard to choose a favorite. Every bite tasted like it was made with genuine care and tradition. What impressed us just as much as the food was the exceptional customer service. Everyone was warm, friendly, patient, and genuinely welcoming, which made our visit feel personal and special. It’s rare to find a place where both the food and the service are this exceptional. We left with big smiles, plenty of delicious memories and we can’t wait to come back!“

“Relaxed atmosphere, food good and always hot, clean, and menu has excellent choice. Have good baked goods“