Simon's Marketplace in Chester, CT is located right in the town's historic district, and the…read moresetting is probably its strongest feature. The deli and coffee house has a very antique, old-school vibe that fits nicely with the charm of the area. They offer coffee, sweet treats, and a variety of sandwiches, making it a convenient stop while exploring the town. We ordered the South West and Monte Cristo sandwiches. Both were nicely portioned--bulky sandwiches filled with roasted chicken, fresh tomatoes, and avocado. The food itself was decent and satisfying enough for lunch, but nothing particularly memorable. While we enjoyed the meal, the overall value felt a bit off, especially considering the price point of $38, which seemed high for what we received. That said, Simon's Marketplace works well as a quick and easy lunch spot, especially if you're already in the area and looking for something casual. It's fine, just not somewhere I'd go out of my way for. Overall rating: 3 out of 5.

While at the farmers market in Chester, we finally got to try out Simon's Marketplace -- and we're…read moreso glad we did! It's a very cute spot with a charming store area filled with unique gifts, perfect for picking something up while you're there. More importantly, their food offerings really impressed us. They serve breakfast until 11:30 AM, along with a full lunch menu, coffee, and freshly baked goodies. Their baguettes are made in-house, and to my delight, they also offer gluten-free bread! The staff were very sweet and helpful! I had the gluten-free breakfast sandwich and it was perfectly made. It was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. My dad went with the Southwestern sandwich and enjoyed it! It's definitely a welcoming stop with great food.

Came here for the first time and was blown away. It is a super small, cute spot within the marina…read moreand the staff and owner could not be nicer. Everything on the menu looked amazing so we got a bunch of things to split and only regret not having bigger stomachs. Some of the favorites included the smash burger, grilled cheese, chili, and watermelon juice. We also split a bunch of the pastries and they were all absolutely incredible. Unfortunately due to insolation issues they're closed over the winter but this is definitely a spot I'm going to try to visit when I'm in town.

Croissant with bacon egg and cheese, large cappuccino was a 5 star experience. The case of fresh…read morebaked goods was very popular, line out the door, locals know this place delivers the goods!

I love the atmosphere food is decent I hate the fact that your kitchen closes like an hour before…read moreyou close. If your kitchen is going to close an hour before you close just say that's when you close.

This small tavern, located in a barn, was right along our 'avoid highways' route. The building is…read moreset back from the road with a large gravel parking lot. They have a good amount of outdoor seating to the right of the entrance. Inside is a small bar with about eight seats (didn't count) and several high tops. There is also a loft with more seating overhead. We walked up a few steps to enter the building from the parking lot. I'm not sure if the side entrance also has steps so if you have mobility needs, call ahead to check. We sat at the bar and as it was a hot day, I asked for a water before ordering a drink. The water was refilled several times during our visit without my needing to ask. I really appreciate that! The bartender seems to be the owner from the way he was talking and let us know they have live music two night a week plus some nights they offer a special menu like Prime rib night or dogs eat free night. Yes, besides the kids menu, they have a menu for your pup. The interior is very much a barn, with lots of fun, metal signs and train memorabilia all around. Two TV's were on in the front corners of the room so you may be able to watch your game (golf the day we went) but it's not really set up as a sports bar. There is one fair sized restroom for everyone that is clean and locks with a hook and eye latch. They have a good size drinks menu which includes a variety of cocktails, a selection of draft and bottled beers and wine. The bar has quite a collection of whiskeys and tequila's. A separate menu is available for their pub fare foods. The menu is very well crafted. Lots of chicken options, sandwiches and wraps, burgers, hotdogs and salads. My SO got the spicy chicken sandwich. When asked, our bartender let him know it was spicy, but not too spicy and they have hot sauce behind the bar if he wants more heat. Which of course he did. He enjoyed the sandwich; crispy chicken, tasty sauce, fresh veg and bread. Messy to hold, after using several napkins he finished it off w/his knife and fork. Table ware set on the bar after ordering is in small paper sacks. I went for a burger. The patty is quite large, cooked to order and juicy. Fresh veg on there, soft bread and tasty. I enjoyed this burger and it was large enough I almost couldn't finish it. I opted for a side salad (for an up charge) instead of fries. The salad is a good sized side, the veg were fresh and the dressing is on the side. I did try the fries that came with the chicken sandwich and those are really good fries. Fresh potato, crispy outside, fluffy inside, salted. Really good. This was an excellent stop. Chatted with some friendly locals and the barkeep. Had a beverage. Grabbed a tasty sandwich. We left stuffed and happy. What more could you ask.

Simply the best for breakfast or lunch!! The focaccia bread is the perfect choice for sandwiches!…read more check out their daily special menu!

Stopped here today to get some sandwiches quickly before heading to the shore for the afternoon. It…read morewas tiny, tucked in the back - sandwiches were good, with a good amount of meat and freshly made bread. I ended up getting a salad which was great, but hard to eat with only my fingers because they didn't give me any utensils so that took away from the experience. We will definitely come back again this summer!!

Thank you helpers for recommending this gem on the way to our beachy destination. Super cute,…read morelittle, hidden and charming cafe. It was bustling with families, but we took or delicious sandwiches and Harney teas to go. We had a turkey blt wrap and grilled cheese with tomato and fig jam; sooooo good!

We had lunch with our friend Mechelle in Chester and she got several things from Savour. Pasta…read moresalad, chicken salad, corn salad and a delicious carrot cake. Everything was top notch quality and tasted very fresh. The carrot cake was just decadent without being too heavy nor too sweet. This is a place that I would easily see myself getting take out from in the future if I am in the area.

Noah's 63 is a great spot for a relaxed and satisfying brunch in Essex. The restaurant has a really…read morenice nautical atmosphere that fits the shoreline setting perfectly. The décor is tasteful and modern without feeling overdone, and it gives the whole place a comfortable, coastal vibe that makes you want to linger a little longer over your coffee. Service was excellent during our visit. The staff was courteous, friendly, and attentive without being intrusive, which always makes a meal more enjoyable. The brunch menu has a lot of tempting options, and everything we ordered delivered. I had the soufflé with sourdough toast and a side of bacon, and it was delicious. The soufflé was light and flavorful, and the sourdough was a great accompaniment. We also tried the Nutella-stuffed French toast and the breakfast potatoes. The French toast was a great indulgent brunch dish, and the potatoes were perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Overall, it was a really enjoyable brunch experience. If you're in the Essex area and looking for a comfortable spot with a great brunch menu, Noah's 63 is definitely worth checking out. Parking was a little tricky, as the lot next the pizza place next door was full despite there only being one other diner in the restaurant. But if you go down the driveway next to the museum you can park next to a boat in the boatyard and the entrance is down there.

I don't know why this place only has 3.5 stars. I loved everything about this place. The only…read morething that's unfortunate is they don't take reservations. We put our name in and went to the bar. Friendly staff and they make great drinks. I had a Dirty Martini with an interesting twist on it....an olive oil wash? It had a rosemary flavored olive oil in it. Also amazing blue cheese stuffed olives. Sometimes you get those and they taste old. Bartender said they hand stuff them fresh. We didn't have to wait long for our table and we were able to sit outside on the deck which was beautiful. The grassy area down below looks so cute as well, but I was glad we got one of the few tables up top on the deck. Thankfully didn't get attacked by bees which is common this time of year. We split the Caesar salad which was delicious and I got the Cold Soba Noodle Bowl with added Grilled Shrimp. Amazing. Note....it is spicy!! I love spice though. Boyfriend got the Roasted Red Pepper Salmon and it came with the most amazing risotto I've ever had. Very cheesy and delicious. Presentation lacking on that dish (pictured) but the taste made up for it. He very much enjoyed his meal. Very nice time and would definitely come back.

Never dissatisfied at Cooked. Very friendly and helpful…read morestaff. Everything we've ordered or picked up here is fabulous! They use the freshest and finest ingredients and really know how to combined them. 4 stars because there isn't enough organic choices for such highly priced items.

Sorry, I tried. Numerous times. It's just not good. $34 a lb for hanger steak, and could only eat a…read morefew bites. Brisket for $25 a lbs, no flavor and gave me more fat than meat. GF chowder...a few bites and tossed. It's been like this with most of their foods. $65 for a bouquet of flowers? Everything is way under seasoned and over priced. I keep saying I'm done and then decide to try something else because of convenience, and end up regretting it. Sorry Cooked. I really did try.

Oddly enough the pizza isn't the best thing on the menu... the mozzarella sticks are the best…read moreyou'll have, the buffalo chicken salad is exceptional (and the blue cheese dressing is superb), grinders are good. If you're only getting pizza here you are missing out because there's a lot of excellent food choices here.

A traditional pizza joint heavy on the toppings - not exactly gourmet but you do feel that you got…read moreyour moneys worth. Generally, we use different pizza places, but have been going there on and off for 35 or 40 years so it's hard to get away from saying it as an OK place

It started bad and has gotten worse over the years. Disgusting ingredients, half of every sandwich…read moreends up being mayonnaise or whatever sauce you ask for, the store is filthy.

Awful customer service. I was served at 12:30 on April 9th and the lady was extremely…read moreunaccommodating. I came in with a coupon for sandwiches for $12 and she wouldn't even try to scan the QR code or enter the code manually. Ended up paying $22, ten whole extra dollars, because of her incompetence. They also didn't clean gloves in between orders, and there were condiments all mixed in with each other, mayo that fell into the tomatos, and dirty knifes used to cut every single sandwich. Super disappointed, waste of money and time.

WOW!!!! Holy moly this place was amazing from start to finish. We made a last minute decision to…read moretry out Grano Arso Saturday and ordered the tasting menu (kind of a crazy decision financially when not celebrating anything but you only live once right?). Well, everything was fantastic especially the pastas. They really know what they're doing with their daily fresh (insanely light) pasta and sauce. We were literally scraping the bowl with our spoons to get the lasts bites of both the ravioli and tagliatelle - absolutely DELICIOUS. Outside of pastas everything else was flavorful and tasty; especially that braised short rib! Truly an unforgettable and incredibly crave-able meal + the service and drinks on top of it all made it even better. I've wanted to go for years since it's constantly all over popular foodie accounts and even then nothing prepared me for how delicious this meal was. I can honestly say in the 6 years that I've lived in CT some of these dishes were the best I've EVER had in the state and 1000% the best texture pasta I've experienced overall. Whether this be a random dinner decision or a place to celebrate something special book a reservation ASAP! You will not regret it!!

We had such a nice evening at Grano Arso. The space is absolutely stunning, both rooms, the main…read moreroom and the side dining room. The bar room is so magical. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu and the specials. They start off with the bread service, a nice brown bread with homemade butter. Nothing is better than real butter. We had a stuffed agnolotti pasta. It was so good. The bolognese was solid as well. The roasted carrots were awesome with the green crema. Definitely skip the scallops it was like swallowing a spoonful of salt. Lastly the grilled chicken with pasta underneath was moist but not memorable. the dessert was the star!!!! the chocolate Nutella cake with ice cream YUM. Since the menu is rotating, i would definitely return to try some new things.