Neil's New York Style Donut and Bake Shop on North Turnpike Road claims to have "The Best Donuts Around!" Given the heavy traffic into Neil's on any given morning would seem to prove that. Neil's 30 varieties of donuts include Maple Frosted and Key Lime. Breakfast sandwiches, cookies, cakes, pies, danish, pastries and pies round out the menu.
The New England Coffee Company began in a small one-room building in Boston and grew to become a leader in New England coffee manufacturing. To this day, the company follows its original philosophy: to buy and sell premium coffee and provide the best service possible. The Wallingford location serves as a local warehouse for distribution. The coffee can be purchased in Connecticut stores such as Stop & Shop, ShopRite, Target, Walmart, IGA, Price Chopper, Big Y, Grand Union, A&P, Shaw's and the Food Emporium.
The Massachusetts company is not only proud of the product it has created but its opportunities to give back to its community. The New England Coffee Company makes donations to various charitable organizations and supports troops overseas by sending them coffee products to provide a touch of home and comfort. Visit the website to shop online and for a list of store locations, employment opportunities and detailed information about the company's products, as well as a list of common questions about its coffee.
Half Moon Coffee and Grille Cafe, located near the corner of North Main Street and Center Street, next to Gaetanos, looks on the outside like a nice coffee shop. It is much more. With a coffee house atmosphere in the morning, bustling lunch croud in the afternoon and a combination of both later in the evening, Half Moon is quite the community attraction. There is something for everyone from soup and salad to Wraps to Grilled Salmon. There's also pizza and fresh baked goods.