Quite a nice place! Very pleasant atmosphere with breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner. They have a full bar as well as a batista. The staff is very pleasant and the food tasted great! They also have a selection of local goods on display at the counter and in the fridge! I would reccomend taking a swing by and checking it out! They have their own parking lot but be forewarned it is a but tight when it gets packed so anything over a car may have issues getting in/out. There is also other parking nearby tho so keep an eye out!
Amy LaBossiere
It was my first time at Cafe Otis and I wanted to love it. I heard good things. It’s a small local business and I want to support hard-working folks. The decor was absolutely beautiful and the menu interesting. There were some issues with our dinner visit though. The service was slow and spotty. It’s good we went with friends and had catching up to do. We waited at least fifteen minutes before anyone came to our table. The server asked if we were ready to order. Umm, could we have menus first? How about some water? When I asked about the meat in one if the sandwiches, the server said she didn’t know except that they use whatever is left over from lunch that day. I get it but it doesn’t sound good for a pricey sandwich. We had to ask for utensils and napkins, brought after they delivered our food to the table. Had to ask for more water. The fries were cold by the time we got our food. My $18 sandwich was not worth it. Once the server started with us she returned a couple of times to check on us. We still left a good tip because service work is hard and that's the right thing to do. While I’m not going back for dinner, our friend suggested we try it for lunch, that it has counter service, delicious and affordable. For now, I’d say it’s right on the edge of being really good.
Sunny B
The service and ambience was fantastic, really a beautiful place to grab a bite... that being said their coffee and food was disappointing. Coffee tasted bitter and my eggs were cold by the time it arrived to my table. Beautiful place, would consider going again if they worked on their coffee skills.
Jorge Velez
Excellent! I had the pulled pork, sweet potato with pecan, butternut squash and collard greens. Great tasting bowl for lunch. I hope everyone from the area makes some time to check it out. Loved the decor and open space. Ample parking in the lot on the side of the building.
P Mackey
Unimpressed. We made reservations for 10 people and they neglected to say at the time of the reservation that the place was already booked for an event. We walked in the main room and got looked at like we had 6 heads for interrupting a party. No one helped us, we eventually figured out they had a table reserved for us in the back room that was essentially laid out like a city deli. The food was over priced for the bodega style atmosphere we were seated in. Took a very long time for the waitress to take our drink orders, and even longer time until we actually got our drinks. We were celebrating a birthday and planned on having a few drinks but we all sat with empty glasses until we decide to leave for a bar we would actually get served at.
Ellin Grenger
Consistently yummy! Our first time for brunch, my teenage son enjoyed his omelet so much he ordered a second one, and the waffles / french toast looked divine!
Chris Wood
A fun and relaxing place to enjoy really good food and of course company. We dined this evening for a post Christmas farewell. My sister who never thought of Norwich as a dining mecca was impressed with the cafe. It would be nice to see more patrons as it truly is a gem in the city.
Robert Mathewson
Greeter wasn't very friendly, actually rude. Chef was friendly and ready to serve. Good food, cooked well.
Patricia Geraghty
Waited 25 minutes for tofu scramble just for it to come in a cup filled half way with water and was cold and prepared incorrectly. Assuming it's the morning worker maybe not all nad but dont go there early expecting good food or service.
Robert Mills
I have had many enjoyable meals and wonderfully creative spirits here. Just last week I enjoyed a lite breakfast with "Hand Pie" and coffee. The hand pie is a twist on a bacon, egg and cheese on a hard roll or croissant, but with a flaky pastry instead. Delicious! The coffee was roasted at Craftsman Cliff's which is about 200 feed down Broadway, which was also splendid!
I'm a huge fan of Cafe Otis! Love going there for lunch between clients. It's a beautiful space with great food!
Sula & Mike Everitt
Loved our visit to Cafe Otis! It’s a beautiful addition to Norwich with a deliciously crafted Mediterranean menu and modern yet cozy decor. We happened to walk in during happy hour and just wanted everything on the menu.
Liv Jenkins
My cousin put me on to this place because she loves their lunch bowls. Anytime I’m craving something healthy and delicious I will come here and get a bowl or pita wrap. The breakfast is good too try their biscuits! Love the chicken of course and the basil buttermilk dressing !
Bryce Hawkins
The owner was on-site and very attentive to the customers needs which is always a plus for me. The Chef was what I expect a chef to be: extremely knowledgeable about what they serve and making great recommendations on what to pair my food with. I am definitely going to be coming here again!!!!!
kevin thibdeau
Nice little place. Food seems a bit high for what it is. Drinks as well. Nice atmosphere, clean, friendly staff. Ample seating. Would return.
Quite a nice place! Very pleasant atmosphere with breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner. They have a full bar as well as a batista. The staff is very pleasant and the food tasted great! They also have a selection of local goods on display at the counter and in the fridge! I would reccomend taking a swing by and checking it out! They have their own parking lot but be forewarned it is a but tight when it gets packed so anything over a car may have issues getting in/out. There is also other parking nearby tho so keep an eye out!
It was my first time at Cafe Otis and I wanted to love it. I heard good things. It’s a small local business and I want to support hard-working folks. The decor was absolutely beautiful and the menu interesting. There were some issues with our dinner visit though. The service was slow and spotty. It’s good we went with friends and had catching up to do. We waited at least fifteen minutes before anyone came to our table. The server asked if we were ready to order. Umm, could we have menus first? How about some water? When I asked about the meat in one if the sandwiches, the server said she didn’t know except that they use whatever is left over from lunch that day. I get it but it doesn’t sound good for a pricey sandwich. We had to ask for utensils and napkins, brought after they delivered our food to the table. Had to ask for more water. The fries were cold by the time we got our food. My $18 sandwich was not worth it. Once the server started with us she returned a couple of times to check on us. We still left a good tip because service work is hard and that's the right thing to do. While I’m not going back for dinner, our friend suggested we try it for lunch, that it has counter service, delicious and affordable. For now, I’d say it’s right on the edge of being really good.
The service and ambience was fantastic, really a beautiful place to grab a bite... that being said their coffee and food was disappointing. Coffee tasted bitter and my eggs were cold by the time it arrived to my table. Beautiful place, would consider going again if they worked on their coffee skills.
Excellent! I had the pulled pork, sweet potato with pecan, butternut squash and collard greens. Great tasting bowl for lunch. I hope everyone from the area makes some time to check it out. Loved the decor and open space. Ample parking in the lot on the side of the building.
Unimpressed. We made reservations for 10 people and they neglected to say at the time of the reservation that the place was already booked for an event. We walked in the main room and got looked at like we had 6 heads for interrupting a party. No one helped us, we eventually figured out they had a table reserved for us in the back room that was essentially laid out like a city deli. The food was over priced for the bodega style atmosphere we were seated in. Took a very long time for the waitress to take our drink orders, and even longer time until we actually got our drinks. We were celebrating a birthday and planned on having a few drinks but we all sat with empty glasses until we decide to leave for a bar we would actually get served at.
Consistently yummy! Our first time for brunch, my teenage son enjoyed his omelet so much he ordered a second one, and the waffles / french toast looked divine!
A fun and relaxing place to enjoy really good food and of course company. We dined this evening for a post Christmas farewell. My sister who never thought of Norwich as a dining mecca was impressed with the cafe. It would be nice to see more patrons as it truly is a gem in the city.
Greeter wasn't very friendly, actually rude. Chef was friendly and ready to serve. Good food, cooked well.
Waited 25 minutes for tofu scramble just for it to come in a cup filled half way with water and was cold and prepared incorrectly. Assuming it's the morning worker maybe not all nad but dont go there early expecting good food or service.
I have had many enjoyable meals and wonderfully creative spirits here. Just last week I enjoyed a lite breakfast with "Hand Pie" and coffee. The hand pie is a twist on a bacon, egg and cheese on a hard roll or croissant, but with a flaky pastry instead. Delicious! The coffee was roasted at Craftsman Cliff's which is about 200 feed down Broadway, which was also splendid!
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I'm a huge fan of Cafe Otis! Love going there for lunch between clients. It's a beautiful space with great food!
Loved our visit to Cafe Otis! It’s a beautiful addition to Norwich with a deliciously crafted Mediterranean menu and modern yet cozy decor. We happened to walk in during happy hour and just wanted everything on the menu.
My cousin put me on to this place because she loves their lunch bowls. Anytime I’m craving something healthy and delicious I will come here and get a bowl or pita wrap. The breakfast is good too try their biscuits! Love the chicken of course and the basil buttermilk dressing !
The owner was on-site and very attentive to the customers needs which is always a plus for me. The Chef was what I expect a chef to be: extremely knowledgeable about what they serve and making great recommendations on what to pair my food with. I am definitely going to be coming here again!!!!!
Nice little place. Food seems a bit high for what it is. Drinks as well. Nice atmosphere, clean, friendly staff. Ample seating. Would return.
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