Restaurants near New Hartford

“There is no other restaurant in northern CT that makes me more excited to visit than Germains. Every single item on the menu is incredible, all of the weekly specials are sensational and the entire staff is friendly, helpful and take pride in the service they provide. Germains is the template of how the modern breakfast, brunch, family owned restaurant should be run. Prices are fair, the website is always updated and the team is not afraid to delve into unique and exciting creations for the foodies of the world. Let me put it like this… when Jesus held the last supper I would not have been surprised if he was serving Germains catering. If I was a convict on death row I would very very much consider a Germains special to be my last meal. If I were to describe a perfect day it would be a Germains breakfast sandwich, a round of golf, a Germains lunch wrap followed by an afternoon on the lake. This place is incredible! 11/10 recommend and thank you for all you do! My only ask is maybe consider opening on Sundays 😉”

“I spent a lot of time last night looking for a place with good cinnamon rolls. I found Calos Cookies, read the review and looked at some TikTok post as well. This place is a gold mine, the cookies, brownies and angelic cinnamon rolls are PERFECTION !!”

“Beautiful setting in the northwest corner of Connecticut. Great selection of wines. Friendly atmosphere, beautiful sunsets, music and a cozy fire pit. Make sure you taste their new Rose’🍷”

“The Offline IPA is my favorite, refreshing with low alcohol content. The environment is a great place to hang with the family or friends and the food trucks offer a great snack or meal.”

“Great food, fantastic staff, what else do you need?”

“Amazing coffee and service, I will definently be buying from Those Guys again!! 👌☕️ 10/10”

“Great spot for cayy out breakfast sandwiches. They're made with good bread, very customizable with lots of options for toppings, cheese etc. Great selection of unique chips, snacks and beverages. They always have the latest ghost energy drinks as well, which I appreciate!”

“Was cruising, looking to buy eggs from local farms and saw this place on the way. We bought the strawberry rhubarb pie… the best thing I’ve ever eaten! My family devoured this pie within 2 days and I’m so sad because I ate the last slice! Instructions were precise! I will definitely buy more!!!”

“Really liked it!! Thank you, very friendly and great food!!”

“😊😊had a great meal here tonight. Husband said the ribs were fall off the bone tender and delicious”

“Caleb Langer is, without exaggeration, the greatest Dunkin employee I have ever encountered in my entire life. I have visited countless Dunkin locations across different towns, states, and even during road trips where Dunkin became the only reliable source of caffeine keeping me alive at 7 in the morning, yet nobody has ever come remotely close to Caleb. This review is not being written lightly. This is the result of repeated visits, repeated interactions, and repeated moments where one single employee somehow managed to carry an entire establishment on his back despite nearly every other aspect of the experience falling apart around him. If there were a Dunkin Hall of Fame, Caleb Langer would deserve his own wing, his own statue, and probably ownership of the company itself.
Now let me make one thing very clear before I continue: the food at this Dunkin is HORRIBLE. Absolutely horrible. The atmosphere is somehow even worse. Walking into this place feels like entering a dimension where hope slowly evaporates from the walls. The lighting is depressing, the tables somehow always feel sticky no matter what time of day it is, and the overall mood of the restaurant feels like everyone except Caleb has completely given up. The atmosphere has the energy of a DMV waiting room mixed with an abandoned gas station convenience store at 2 AM. There is no warmth, no excitement, and absolutely no personality in the building itself. If Caleb was removed from this location, I genuinely believe morale would collapse instantly and the building would physically crumble into dust.
Why?
Because Caleb Langer works here.
Another thing that separates Caleb from everyone else is that he actually seems to care. That sounds simple, but at most fast food places nowadays, basic customer service feels extinct. Caleb treats people like actual human beings instead of inconveniences. If something is wrong with your order, he fixes it without attitude. If there is confusion, he explains things politely. If the restaurant is busy, he somehow balances efficiency with kindness. That combination is unbelievably rare.
Meanwhile, the atmosphere around him continues to feel catastrophic. The restaurant itself feels exhausted. The seating area is unpleasant. The vibe is awkward and uncomfortable. Music either isn’t playing or is somehow too quiet to matter. Other employees often seem completely disconnected from what is happening around them. The overall energy is terrible. If you asked me to describe the atmosphere in one word, it would probably be “defeat.”
But then Caleb appears and somehow changes the entire experience.
Honestly, Dunkin corporate should study Caleb Langer. They should interview him, train employees based on his attitude, and maybe even let him redesign how customer service works company-wide. Because whatever he is doing clearly works. He demonstrates patience, efficiency, professionalism, and kindness at a level that completely overshadows the actual restaurant.
Would I recommend this Dunkin for the food? Absolutely not. The food is genuinely awful far too often to recommend confidently.
Would I recommend this Dunkin for the atmosphere? Also no. The atmosphere feels bleak, uncomfortable, and weirdly draining.
Would I recommend visiting specifically because Caleb Langer works there?
Without hesitation.
Caleb Langer is carrying this Dunkin location harder than Atlas carried the sky. He deserves recognition, respect, and probably a massive raise. If this review accomplishes anything, I hope it highlights the fact that one incredible employee can genuinely make a difference even in a restaurant with terrible food and an awful atmosphere. Caleb is the reason customers leave with smiles instead of frustration. He is the reason this location still has loyal customers. And honestly, he might be the greatest Dunkin employee of all time.

PLEASE PROMOTE HIM!!!!”

“Best bagels ever! You can tell they’re made with love!💕”

“Excellent service and amazing food/coffee!!!”

“Food was AMAZING! And the bartender PETER is the one to come see!!! I would come here again! :)”

“Great place to eat and socialize. Friendly and low key vibe. I love their smash burgers and fries, maple chicken, shrimp tacos, and more. Staff and owner are great. You can do take out orders too.”

“Had a great lunch today. Delicious soups and sandwiches!”

“Honestly so good. Tried to come on Christmas from the social media posts but yall were sold out of food! The best problem to have. I have been itching to come since, I am so far from disappointed. The staff was so friendly, spoke with one of the owners- he was so friendly and easy to chat with truly wish we could have talked longer! He explained his wife does the majority of the cooking and you can taste how homemade it all really is with each bite. The desserts were also delicious. Will absolutely be coming back- so upset it took me so long to try this place. Will be recommending it to anyone who likes Thai food or even wants to try Thai food.”

“We had a delicious holiday luncheon in one of the private rooms today. The set up was great-big rectangle where we could all see each other and the service was amazing. The food was outstanding! Looking forward to going back!”

“I own The Blue House Bagel Co & Cafe, but I’m always looking for a good coffee place when we are closed! This place roasts their own coffee! Great vibe!”

“Bruno’s Cafe I don't know where to start at all. They had good coffee, amazing service, the whole staff were great. I met them at a car event they made the whole time great. They treated me like family so Im gonna take my family up to them. Y’all were great, I hope nothing but the best wishes for y’all. You defiantly got me to make the adventure. Overall they are really good. Just check them out. Clyde you’re doing great keep up the great work. Much love❤️ thank you for being so kind to me.”

“The best ice cream! Very unique flavors and best customer service”

“Excellent Greek food, and dining experience!”

“Good prices for good coffee.”

“Such a cute little place. My daughter and I stopped in, and enjoyed a delicious meal with great service. We will definitely be back!”

“Don't let the fact that this restaurant is in Winsted fool you. Once you're inside, you'll think you're in the Bronx or some other Italian neighborhood. The food is absolutely incredible..”

“A nice visit opening day followed by ice cream. The grounds were kept pretty well and even with it being pretty busy things moved well. An average sized lot with a single course of 18 holes. The holes were all fairly simple in design. But less frustration from my son thanks to that. We had a great time. A nice family owned spot.”

“U must try it !! Great food great vibe !!”

“Vera Roma offers delicious food and drink along with beautiful ambiance and excellent customer service. Highly recommend!”

“We had a wonderful experience at George’s today. At a party of 6 adults, and 2 toddlers, we were very happy to sit down soon after arriving. We had a knowledgeable waitress who accommodated our special dietary needs. The food was delicious and enjoyed by all of our group. We would highly recommend this super, hometown feel, very professional restaurant for everyone! (And I totally felt comfortable eating their gluten free options)”

“I ordered the BAHAMA MAMA SHRIMP TACOS and I couldn’t believe how good they were. Great food, great staff and the owner was excellent on communicating about the wait for our table. I would definitely go out of my way and go back to this restaurant.”