21 Best Cafes near New London

“Everything is exceptional!!! Food, atmosphere, and staff are the best!! Their coffee can’t be beat!!! Giovanni and the whole crew make it an awesome experience!!“

“I went here with my family and let me tell you, it is the definition of FEEL GOOD PLACE! It is a cozy little cafe with 80’s or maybe earlier, handheld games spread throughout the cafe. While we waited we enjoyed playing many games I hadn’t played in years! While we were just chit chatting, all the sudden marshmallow come flying at us! My daughter thought it was so cool, we looked over to see one of the ladies shooting them from behind the counter. She came over a little while later to squirt ketchup and mustard at us, it was a prank but very funny! It was really just a string. To top it off, she brings a small claw machine so my daughter could play it and win some prizes. We found out that they feed squirrels that come up to the window, so we inquired and one of the women tried to get the squirrel to come so we could see it. Unfortunately it did not happen but honestly, just left feeling like my soul was warmed. The food was amazing! The coffee was hot and all the women working there were truly a delight! I wish I lived closer, I’d definitely become a regular. Best part- aside from taking some photos for memories, no one was on their phone. Just really enjoying the cafe and experience.“

“There is one thing and one thing only you're going to do here: Get an amazing grinder. Sure, they have other sandwiches that are good, and an array of breakfast items and homemade mayo-based salads that are also top-notch, but their grinders are legendary in an area that literally invented the grinder (really, look it up).

They're absolutely huge and crammed full of fresh ingredients. The mother-and-daughter team that runs the place are friendly and provide rapid fire service... necessary in a tiny place that routinely has lines out the door.

Be aware of the one drawback: Hamilton Market closes at 3 pm and does not open on weekends. This place is strictly breakfast and lunch, and most of the clientele consists of folks on their way to work or on their break. However, if you do want the magic of their grinders outside these hours, they do a big catering business too.“

“Tasty coffee! Highly recommend!“

“ABSOLUTLEY AMAZING FOOD AMAZING STAFF AND VERY SWEET LOVE THEM TO DEATH THE BALD GUY WITH GLASSES AND GOAT TEE I AM AND VERY VERY VERY VERY GOOD SERVICE“

“Everything I've had at Nanas has been excellent! my favs are the drinks, risotto balls, pizza and hot donuts! The staff is the best!“

“Fantastic food! A must for breakfast and lunch! Fast service too!“

“The Early Riser breakfast sandwich-💯“

“Stopped here after a girls day out book shopping, this place is awesome! Friendly, happy staff with healthy, delicious food!“

“Food is always fresh, delicious, and quick. The atmosphere is friendly and laid. Try a mango jalapeños margarita!! (It’s not on the menu but it’s delicious)“

“Great food, wonderful atmosphere and the staff are very friendly“

“This place has become one of our favorites, my daughter and I love it. Lucille’s has official changed the taste of Matcha for my daughter, she now craves the ones made here at Lucille’s. Great place; we love the people that work there, they are very friendly and the customer service is fantastic. I’m so glad we stumbled upon this place, will definitely be returning. We’ve made it a goal to trying everything on the menu each time we go. So far nothing bad on the menu.“

“Great staff, good egg sammich! 👍“

“Great all around 1st time experience. Check in was easy and was immediately seated.(we had a reservation) Service was great. Food was great! Only gripe is its a little pricey and i think portions could be larger to match. But overall, a great experience. I'll be back.“

“Love this place! Makes me wish I didn't live so far away! Lily has a great thing going here, and her staff were lovely to my friends and I while we were on the island. The sandwiches and baked goods we tried were all good, and the whitefish dip was addictive. I'm excited to return!“

“We enjoyed our food very much. Got the turkey club and the Jamie (roast beef). Came with a little cup of soup and it's great. Family run business and everyone is so nice. Even bought coffee beans which the owner selected the blend to take home.“

“first time in today and won't be last this place is fantastic!!! great staff and great teas!!!! highly highly reccommend!!!!“

“Kathie & Brittany were super friendly to all as we waited in a long long for our drinks.“

“Good food, great staff, great drinks and a pretty good variety of them. Reasonable prices. The fried pickle chips are hard to resist once you’ve tried them the first time. Back of house crew knows how to cook a burger too.“

“Disappointing. Not the friendly service you expect from Panera. I have been going here for years, and they changed all the recipes for the worse. The soufflés are not soufflés. They are puff pastry with scrambled eggs. The puff pastry is touch and doesn't cook well. Their baguettes used to be authentic. Now, they are a loaf of bread. The quality if the turkey has gone down. No more metal utensils. It is almost impossible to cut a soufflé with their cheap plastic knife. They don't check their coffee levels and they run out constantly. Complaints to the manager did nothing. You'd not hear the word thank you anymore. They don't ask for your pabeta rewards card. They don't ask if you want to use your rewards. They charge you the wrong amount. This can't all be the fault of the cashier. Where is the manager? I could go on.

Kid-friendliness: I have always brought my kids here, but they don't have anything geared towards kids. Beware of the highly caffeinated teas.“

“love love love this place! 😀 ❤ such a good environment with such good people!!! come in for great food!“