Stopped here on the weekend while in the area. Needed some caffeine so we figured we'd try out this…read morecafe. It is very much an Italian style cafe which was nice. Lots of options. I got the lobster tail with my cappuccino and enjoyed it. It's a good spot

La Tazza is a hidden gem of Waterbury that I only recently heard about, and I'm so glad my husband…read moreand I stopped in for a late breakfast this past Sunday. It's clear that this is a spot where many neighborhood regulars come to hang out, and it's easy to see why. We loved their sandwiches on bread from Arthur Ave, as well as the delicious porchetta. My personal favorite was the weekend brunch board, and leave it to Town Plot to include panettone and La Molisana sausage on it! We also enjoyed their cortado and hot chocolate. Having gone to school for years in this area, La Tazza felt like a piece of home, and the owner, Jay, was very friendly and welcoming. We look forward to visiting again soon!

Middlebury finally has a nice coffee shop! From a cozy space that celebrates local art, to their…read morepartnerships with Ami's, the bakery of Southbury, and a local coffee roaster, we love the sense of community that this shop has already built in the one month they've been here. They have fun weekly and monthly specials, and we appreciate that they offer discounts for military and first responders. Everyone was incredibly kind here, and we wish them so much success!

Very small location with not much to see inside found it a bit strange that it did not smell like a…read morebakery at all. The pastries were good but not extremely note worthy. Definitely a good spot to go to if you just want a quick sweet treat. The service is good!

Went this Thursday evening and it was dead. The girl at the counter was really friendly and…read morehelpful. I definitely want to go back and try more items to give this place a full review but I enjoyed most the pastries I got! I did agree it was a little overpriced and I didn't like that the receipt wasn't itemized so I didn't know what pastries cost what. I absolutely loved the chocolate and pistachio rolls they were delicious and the Dubai chocolate was great too. My friend said she enjoyed the tres leches cake and it looked moist. What I didn't enjoy was the chocolate chip cookie it was dry and looked kinda old and also the cinnamon bun was really dry could have used more icing or more filling? But I would definitely try this place again and see what other items I don't like. It's worth a stop just try what looks good to you.

The vibe in this place was great! The staff were so helpful to explain their menu and drinks…read more The food options are all shareable/Tapas. We ordered a few to try and it was plenty of food. The drink menu was awesome. Creative combos but also very good. They also have a full bar of the ones listed don't hit the spot for you. It's an intimate settling with limited tables. You are definitely encouraged to sit back and enjoy the food and company as you listen to the piano player. It was a great dining experience for sure. If drinks and vibe are what you are looking for this is the place.

A new spot in the Watertown night scene, several friends suggested it would be the kind of place I…read morewould enjoy, considering my jazz background. I found myself with a hole in my social calendar one Thursday night the second week they were open, and decided to see what the buzz was all about. Their website and facebook page suggested to "dress to impress", so I dug out one of my bespoke Italian suits and found the perfect silk tie to match (lots of orange, because it was nearly Halloween) and hopped in the car to arrive early enough for the first show (they have two shows per night, 7pm and 9pm, both roughly 90 minutes). Picturing a bar-full of women in swanky gowns and men attired similarly to me, I was disappointed in finding out that substituting heels for sneakers with jeans was the norm for women, and throwing on a blazer over jeans was the standard for men. This is more a reflection of the area, than the business, and there were some couples who took this suggestion seriously, with some people dressed to the nines. The inside is gorgeous, with the lounge area filled with comfortable-looking seating areas, and a couple of tables for diners (not a lot of those, however). Paintings of legendary singers lined the walls. The bar area is sparsely decorated, and a bit too starkly lit for my taste, picturing the smoky jazz joints of my misspent youth. Lots of stools, and a beautiful stone bar top completed the look. I found a seat at the bar, and ordered a martini. No Stolichnaya available (except for raspberry) so I settled for Grey Goose instead. It was perfectly mixed, and I awaited for the piano show to begin. As they were new and starting to fill their entertainment ranks, that night they had a pianist who was auditioning. He was acceptable, with a decent voice, but lacked a lot of the spark of other performers I've seen. I have to go back another night to hear some of their other performers they have lined up. There's a menu of small plates that will fit nicely with cocktails, which is the main attraction there, with a list of seasonal offerings. Since I had already eaten, I didn't order any food, but what I saw presented to others looked good. Something for my next trip. All in all, this is someplace I will probably frequent, since it's close by, and in time, I'm sure the concept will catch on and become very popular. I'd suggest giving 88Keys a try for a special date night, or someplace to go if you're looking for a different vibe than the other entertainment venues in the area.

Walking with My Friend and Found A New Hidden Gem of a Placethe Food was tooo Great and we ate it…read moreup tooo quickly but, I'll be back soon for Dinner.

They apparently only offer catering services; no in house meals as of 4/6/23. Chef said they will…read moreprobably do some Sunday brunches in near future.

Arriving on a cold winter evening, immediately appreciated the coziness…read more I loved the seafood pasta - too often the seafood is overcooked. And sometimes the sauce overwhelms the delicate seafood flavors, but this dish got the balance just right. I appreciate that Johns café does something very well and doesn't try to be something it is not - we will be back!

Met former neighbors for lunch. If you haven't guessed, this is one of our favorite dining venues…read more Sorry no pics this time. Menu included 'luncheon specials' as well as their separate menu.. Gretchen , our server , is always wonderful. I chose a grilled calamari over greenswith a slightly sweet balsamic dressing.. perfect fir the dish. My husband had one of his favorites ..old-fashioned fish & chips. A delightful visit at our favorite dining spots in Woodbury, CT. Chef/owner Dennis DeBellis never disappoints....

The BEST bacon, egg, and cheese! And the dude who owns the place is super nice. He gets his bagels…read morefrom Ami's in Waterbury. Not NYC, but pretty close. Grab an everything with a schmear. Dee-lish.

Absolutely amazing food and lovely workers. Can have a nice place to sit down and enjoy breakfast…read moreand lunch.

This was an off day. I'm typically pleased with this diner and they have a cosy neighborhood feel…read more However on this day everything that could go wrong did. I ordered a bacon egg and cheese on a hard roll. I asked for my egg to be cooked "hard". I was served a runny egg. I couldn't eat it. I planned to take it home to heat a bit more. At the register you can view the cooks. The person handling my food reached on my plate glove free and put it in a box. I couldn't eat the sandwich after witnessing that. Then someone parked behind my car which wasn't a parking spot. It turned into a huge commotion for me to get to work on time. I know it was an off day, but the likelihood of me returning anytime soon is slim. The staff is courteous but served my food without listening to my needs.

Went to have breakfast. They served burnt hash browns. Burnt toast Not just burnt but black. I…read morecomplained to the waitress she said the regular cook wasn't in. I said but you served it. Didn't you see it. It's gone down hill fast