Food was Ah-Mazing!! Service good and the Ambiance charming. Straight out of a Norman Rockwell painting and into a Seaside Hallmark Village .... a great little place to either dream of or wake up to. Gastronomic pleasures await you here and it's rich with small town entertainment as well. Your hard earned dollars are well spent here, as well- in keeping this little eatery's doors open read more

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A childhood landmark still going strong great service, food and a step back in time! I use to crush the penny candy there as a kid in the 80s. read more

Food was ok but overpriced. Service was terrible. We sat at the counter for 10 minutes before someone acknowledged us.

Always a go to for me when I'm in the area. The food is amazing! Never mind, the history of Carson's which is quite amazing! read more

This small cafe is the only one in this tiny town.. All locals known everyone in the cute place. They serve breakfast and lunch. Desserts like ice cream, cookies and muffins are offered. Small gifts are also for sale. There are tiny booths and a counter to eat your meal. The owner was super sweet, We ordered a tuna salad sandwich, egg salad sandwich and fried egg sandwich. We also took home some Death by Chocolate ice cream. The meal was good. The ice cream was delicious with dark chocolate chips and rich creamy ice cream. Street parking and as advertised no WiFi. read more

Carson's Store - Death by Chocolate ice cream - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

A great location, perfect hometown vibe... oh, and delicious food! My wife and I make this a regular stop every single time we're in the area. Carson's is a small, hometown diner that is small inside but worth any wait you might have... and even if there is a wait, it usually isn't long - as people tend to move pretty swiftly in and out of there. The service in there is always great and the staff are very friendly. They make you feel like a regular even if you only go once or twice a year. The bacon pesto Benedict is one of the best breakfast items I've ever ordered at a restaurant... yes I said that. It's absolutely amazing. This particular time, my wife also got the sweet bread French toast. That was insanely good as well. They always hit the spot with their food. Cooked perfectly and just the right portions. I can't wait to head back to Carson's the next time I'm in Noank... I couldn't imagine skipping it! read more

Carson's Store - Bacon Pesto Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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Great food and atmosphere - nice little historic luncheonette with a traditional ice cream / soda fountain. Should be more places like this.

The corned beef hash omelette is excellent. The hash is made in house and is the best I've ever had! The Swiss cheese makes it perfect. Now I have to try their Rueben sandwich. Thank you Carson's for a wonderful breakfast!! read more

We ordered a malted maple milkshake, and it must be known that they did not use real maple syrup, but maple flavored syrup. Nonetheless it was a spectacular milkshake. I also ordered a BLT, and it was made on nice sourdough with a satisfying amount of bacon. The decor is classic and cute. Service is good. Prices are a bit high with $9 for a milkshake. read more

Aloha, when visiting Mystic and Noank CT Carson's Store is a must for great breakfast or lunch! This Tim we did lunch (although I do love their lobster omelet). Root-beer float, lobster-rolls and really yummy lobster avocado sandwich. Everything is delicious and generous here. One of my must-dos when in the area. Enjoy! read more

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Great breakfast! Old fashioned place with great food. They have ice cream also but we didn't get to try that.

Service was horribly bad- young girls on college/ H. S. Break taking orders. Did not welcome upon entering- did not ask anything. Deers in the headlights. Failed to deliver one breakfast that was-on order. Manager and owner not paying attention on a beautiful Friday. Disappointed but decided it would not wreck our day. No one checking on tables or asking how is your service. Restaurant 101 skills missing. ‍. I wish the best for them they have a beautiful thing going. Just don't take it all for granted. Wasted 30 minutes of my daughters life wondering if and when her breakfast would arrive. read more

Enjoy going to Carson's. The food is good and it's very nice going to Noank. Definitely recommend going there.

Only seats about 20 or so inside and outside, but the food is great. We waited about 10 minutes but glad we did.

The....and I mean, THE...greatest lobster I've ever had, is from Carson's Store. How did we stumble upon it you ask? We drove past here the day before when we decided to try having a lobster roll at Ford's, and I commented how adorable this storefront was. Little did we know, that this really is a town diner, that will transport you to the set of an American good-feel movie. No reservations, and everyone here addresses each other by first name. I didn't think places like this still existed; they're hiding in Noank! Hubby and I got the only two seats available at the bar that were directly in front of the AC yesterday morning. I really didn't mind, and loved how intimate and chill this vibe was. We were given coffee - and I mean, it was DAMN good coffee - in these cozy beige and green striped mugs that fit perfectly in your hands. I was HUGGING my coffee. The menu had alot of variety, but my eyes honed in on the lobster eggs Benedict, and Steve's on the lobster, bacon, and avocado omelette, with $19 each as the price tag, we didn't really care, because Carson's just feels "special". There was a little bit of a wait, but I couldn't stop looking around the amazingly cozy and yet familiar diner. No phones are used here, and I totally stuck out like a weirdo taking pictures of my food. The locals were indifferent, and new we were the suckers stuck in front of the AC - 2nd cup of coffee now. The food came and I had to catch my breath - it was literally a beautiful sight to see, and really looked like it jumped out of the pages of a Food Network magazine. The lobster to egg ratio was 1:1, and the plate was so perfect, I could've cried. The taste is indescribable; you need to experience here for yourself. Steve and I ate in silence; no sharing was to be had. I really hope Carson's Store continues to be a surprising hidden gem, and that it stays the way it is for many generations to come! Well worth the wait and getting to! read more

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Once again a reliable and tasty set of meals three days running as I'd hoped. . Breakfast, breakfast, lunch. The omelets, as always again tasty and filling meals, three days running. From great omelets to smothered home fries and turkey bacon melts the food and service hit the spot I'm happy to say. And an end of day malt to take down to the river was just the thing. I like they take ApplePay; easy on the cash while traveling. Can't wait for next time. read more

I stopped to get a slice of pizza at their sister store, Palmieri's (which I stumbled upon in my exploration) and they recommended Carson's. My husband and I went there for breakfast. Nothing fancy, a little small but local treasure that is so endearing. Very cheerful and welcoming; not only the staff, but the clientele as well. Oh, and the prices are great and everything looks so delicious! read more

A charming café/restaurant close to the Mystic River in sweet little Noank. Their menu is outstanding most especially breakfast/ brunch! Seriously! It's difficult to choose which is why we plan to return often. How about eggs Benedict with lobster meat! Yum. Service was great! A friendly easy-going place that's always busy. And they don't take reservations oh well. Worth the wait. read more

Great food, great ambience! And the best toasted blueberry muffins ever. Thanks Kerri!

We drive from 40 min away for the sandwiches here - we recommend the thanksgiving sandwich!!

We sailed into Noank for a three night stay and stopped at Carson's for breakfast the first two mornings. Super pet friendly on the porch, where they add tables to accommodate the weekend crowd. Good, basic diner style eating with good, friendly service. Breakfast options are limited in Noank but you won't be settling if you give Carson's a try. read more

Wounderful packed with local charm and delicious breakfasts. Had pancakes with sausage and enjoyed them so much went back to try the corned beef brisket the next day. Service was attentive and welcoming. Particularly like that they don't offer Wi-Fi but rather encourage their customers to talk to each other. Which I did on both days adding significantly to the overall experience read more

This 1907 institution is the quintessential American diner situated in the quintessential New England village. The people are wonderful. Ariana (Ari), our server, urged me to go with the Reuben, a recommendation I am grateful for - one the best I've had. Everything is fresh. You will not be disappointed. read more

Let me start by saying that this is nothing short of a gem!!! Carson's was recommended by one of our boating friends, and we're glad he did. It is small but very nice. There is counter stool seating of about 10. The decor is 50's deco that has been maintained nicely. There are 3-2 person booths and I do mean 2 people. I had the Lobster three egg omelette with lots of fresh chunks of lobster, spinach and provolone cheese on top of it. The home fries that came with it were Redskin baby potatoes that had been pre-baked, seasoned and then fried with a nice crust very good! You have your choice of toast. My husband had the Irish three egg omelette which was chock-full of they're homemade corned beef, swiss cheese and sauteed onions. This also came with their home fries and your choice of toast. They also serve lunch which I will have to try their lobster grilled cheese! Their hours are 7 in the morning until 2 in the afternoon. We will definitely be adding this to our breakfast stops. read more

Carson's Store - Lobster, spinach and provolone cheese! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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Wonderful place! Great food and coffee! The staff were incredibly friendly as well! This was our first visit to Noank and Carson's made a great impression. Hope to make it back again someday. read more

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I think we found Carson's Store because I was having a bad morning, and my pup is named Carson, so my husband was trying to make me feel better. Little did either of us know that in the midst of this sweet gesture, we would find a gem! Located in the middle of nowhere, in a town that had closed signs up past the time they were supposed to be open, is a tiny old ice cream parlor that can whip up a breakfast to impress even the most finicky breakfaster. We arrived around 9am on a weekend morning, and the place was full, which isn't saying much, given that they have maybe 4 or 5 tables, and 6 or 7 bar stools. The folks at the bar were sweet enough to move together so we could sit down, and everyone was being served by one lovely lady who seemed both friendly and at ease with a crowded diner. We ordered tea and coffee which came quickly, and set to the menu which was full or unique fresh veggies, interesting meats and cheeses, and unconventional breakfast selections. My husband ordered the Corned Beef Hash and Eggs with english muffins, and I chose the Fresh Veggie sando, to which i added ham and their specialty soft cheese. the food was so fresh, so flavorful, and so interesting, I easily could have eaten this breakfast every day for at least a week. I loved the festive atmosphere, where customers felt comfortable starting up conversations with each other, including two strangers to our right who struck up some magic, and one ended up paying for the other's breakfast! I was so sad to have found them so late in our stay here, because if i had known about them earlier, I would have been dining here at least every other weekend. Absolutely excellent, great prices, delicious flavor palates, friendly atmosphere, and one of a kind dining, Carson's store is a great way to start your day off right. read more

Carson's Store - Corned beef hash and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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Golden eggs light and fluffy that you could TASTE, filled with slightly wilted spinach, big chunks of mushrooms and freshly grated cheddar. A side of home fries, lightly seasoned and so soft I couldn't imagine how they held their shape. Raisin Toast to compliment. This was what I had for breakfast. Best breakfast I remember having in years. Hubby had a Ham and cheddar omelet and all I can say is please check out the pics! This store is a lovely throwback to bygone day's where the locals would gather for their breakfast, local news, newspapers and mail from what I understand. The afternoons would find the little store made over into a soda fountain and still serves such ice cream delicacies as you'd expect to find and a few odd flavors such as 'mud' and 'swamp'. The cubby holes that held the penny sweets and papers are now filled with memorabilia for sale. All around a great place and kudos to the chef! read more

Carson's Store - Spinach, mushroom and cheddar omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

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It's a small hole in the wall place which is exactly what you would expect in a sleepy sea side town. Everyone had a good food, good sized portions no negatives to really speak of. The owner's know there place is Breakfast and lunch and stay in their lane which is good to see and it works well. read more

Excellent food . Nice ambiance and friendly staff Poached eggs over grilled veg Lox and bagels Everything was good read more

Love the small town ambiance and the food is delicious! Staff is attentive & courteous. Definitely worth a stop...

Summary: Over priced / poor service. I sat at the counter and was served cold coffee. When I pointed this out, the server looked as if I was putting her out. She put a new pot on but never came back with a new cup. When my food came, I asked the plate runner for the coffee, which she did get me and the coffee did taste good. I had ordered 2 poached with vegetables. My plate had two poached eggs (luke warm) on less that 1/4 cup of vegetables, and toast. There was less than a pound of food on the plate. After I was severed the first cup of coffee no one came back to for refills. When I paid, I was not shown an itimized bill, she just ran the card. So I am wondering if I was charge for something extra. So for less than a pound of food, 1 cup of coffee and and a 15% tip my bill was just over $27. The people in line next to me had 2 eggs Benedict and coffee, there bill came to $54. Don't be fooled by the "Hipster" shine on this place. It's over priced and there are better diner values near by. read more

Loved the food ... great laid back atmosphere I had the lobster bacon avocado omelette it did not disappoint. read more

Carson's Store - Lobster Bacon Avocado omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Noank, Connecticut

Carson's store was sweet, great service, all young people behind the counter, and amazing food, I had the turkey club the bacon was to die for and the whole experience was nothing less than perfect!! read more

Great place and food. Very nice servers were attentive. Can be crowded but we got seated pretty quickly.

Awesome!!!!! I love this place. Great ambience. Good food good service. Can't wait to go back read more

Get the blueberry and granola pancakes. Wow! Great service and very friendly. If you want a relaxing no frills morning breakfast, come here.

It's open!! Love this place. My mom used to come here as a child and it's open again! I'm enjoying a Reuben on rye, astounding. The counter is well worn, penny candy jars are lined up, black and white tile floor - you can feel the history here. Homemade milkshakes, bottomless coffee, good company. Worth a stop if you're in the area. read more

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We were visiting the area. Came two days in a row because it was so good. Had French toast and the eggs Benedict. Was really good. Service is exceptional. So quaint and cute. Look forward to going again next time we are visiting. read more

We went on a busy, summer Saturday morning. We were greeted nicely and only had a short wait. The atmosphere is everything one would expect from a historic diner and you can pass the time easily by gazing across all their artifacts. The food was ok. We both got variations of the Eggs Benedict. The eggs were poached too long so you didn't get any runny yolk one would expect. The pesto and hollandaise sauce were both really tasty. The homefries are just soft red potatoes; I only had a sliver of onion. Homefries should be crispy! At least some texture or flavor would have been something. We had ordered a side order of 2 pieces of french toast but it came out as 3 and kind of strange looking. It was very blond and tasteless. Then we we receive the bill, the waitress informs us french toast only comes out in a whole order and charged us $13 for Italian french toast. The menu says otherwise and even if that were the case, it seems like something we should have been informed of while ordering. She was pretty lackadaisical and I think if we had one of the more chipper, competent waitresses, our visit would have been better. We may try to return for lunch on a slower day and hopefully we get better service. read more

I was on my daily bike ride today, and I decided to venture down to Mystic to partake in a trio of local favorites, B. F. Clyde's Cider Mill, Sift Bakeshop & Abbott's Lobster in the Rough. After leaving Clyde's, my next stop was Abbott's, but it turned out that it was closed. On my way through Noank village, I noticed this little cafe and decided to give it a try. Let me tell you Carson's is a "Diamond in the Rough!" Retro atmosphere hearkening back to a time before cell phones, fitbits & smart watches. I knew I was walking into my dream cafe when I noticed a sign behind the counter which stated, "There's no Wifi, pretend it's 1907, talk to somebody." They serve breakfast all day, but I decided to try out one of the many interesting choices on the lunch menu. My eyes fixated on the Grilled cheese with Lobster & Avocado. Two slices of Portuguese Sweet Bread, grilled with Provolone & Cheddar cheese. The latter was a substitution I made, replacing the American cheese stated on the menu. Sorry, but American cheese and Lobster, that's like putting ketchup on Chateaubriand. Lobster claw meat and slices of Avocado rounded out this delicious sandwich. Service was quick and friendly, and I just loved the ambience of the place. Now I need to take my wife here, she'll absolutely love it! Oh, and I never made it to Sift. I rode by it twice and was too full to stop in on the way back...that NEVER happens! That's how much I liked Carson's. read more

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