The Harvest Cafe is a quaint and welcoming restaurant on the Simsbury/Granby border that has a great variety of breakfast and lunch choices. A fun and relaxing atmosphere has made it a favorite for many. Whether looking for blueberry waffles for breakfast, or a "Harvest Quesadilla" for lunch, the Harvest Cafe is almost guaranteed to fill many a craving. The Harvest Cafe also doubles as the home for the local Cambridge Catering company.
Dog Watch Cafe may only be a little over two years old, but it didn't take long for it to become one of the most reliably good restaurants for casual dining in the Stonington Borough. The menu offers reasonably-priced American food, such as burgers, pizza and steak. Not only does Dog Watch have outdoor seating, but it has an outdoor bar area along the waterfront, with a number of boats docked nearby. Throughout the year, the restaurant often has live entertainment, in which musicians and small bands perform. Locals and tourists alike may be tempted to purchase one of their cute Dog Watch t-shirts.
A no-frills, rough-around-the-edges, blue-collar neighborhood bar, the Hard Hat Cafe has been in business for a long time and has its share of loyal customers. The Hard Cat Cafe has sandwiches, burgers and other bar fare. The kitchen is open until 10pm daily.
The Olive Branch Café is a deli-style restaurant offering a wide selection of breakfast and lunch entrées, and afternoon snacks. It serves egg sandwiches, hot paninis, salads, baked desserts, gelato, fresh fruit and a large selection of drinks. Customers can dine in or take out. Catering and delivery are also available.
Maple Tree Cafe offers casual dining, and seasonal outdoor sitting. Lunch and dinner is served every day and the cafe hosts bands on Friday and Saturday nights. The Maple Tree has a full bar, has a new executive chef, and is proud of its pub food menu.
Cuppy's Cafe is a small bar located on Coram Avenue in Shelton. Cuppy's serves up bar favorites including burgers, wings and fries, alongside cold beer and a large selection of spirits. This is a local and cozy bar that welcomes groups and parties.
Huxley's Bookmark Cafe has 10 years under the present ownership. This spacious diner features a cozy dining experience. Diners are surrounded by books and literary references, and a lot of regular customers. It's a unique atmosphere that makes diners just a little more curious about the food on the menu. Though open only for breakfast and lunch, the parking lot is always quite full -- which is always a sign of a friendly staff and good food.
Asiana Cafe is a popular Asian fusion restaurant with a pretty outdoor dining area and stylish interiors. The menu is extensive and features Thai, Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese and Malaysian specialties. Attractions include a sushi bar and ornate bamboo decor. The Zagat-rated restaurant's website highlights special lunch menus.