About a month ago I came by with a friend. I hate that I forget they are so close to me. I should come by more often. My friend had a cold coffee and tomato and avocado toast. I had the bacon, egg avocado toast. It was huge and delicious. And yes I ate it all. There's plenty of parking. The place is small but very charming. Service was great. Do note if you are in a hurry it may not work for you. Depending on orders it can take a bit. However the quality of the food was great. read more

Lucille's Cafe - Avocado Toast with Bacon and egg - A slice of bread topped with sliced avocado, crispy bacon, and a fried egg, served in a foil wrapper. - Cafes Near Me - Ledyard, Connecticut

Lucille's Café in Ledyard is the kind of neighborhood spot that quietly wins you over with quality-first food and a menu that feels more curated than you'd expect from a small café. Their sandwich lineup is the standout: fresh bread with real structure, generous fillings, and combos that show someone in the kitchen actually cares about balance. Whether you go classic or try one of their more creative builds, it's consistently satisfying. The coffee program deserves its own shoutout. Smooth pours, well-textured lattes, and drinks that come out tasting intentional--not rushed, not burnt, not watery. It's the type of place where you order a second coffee because the first one was genuinely that good. Now, the caveats--the ones Yelp Elites always clock. The line can be a patience test, especially during peak hours. The café is cozy (read: small), and the limited seating means you're often strategizing where you'll actually sit before you even order. And while the food and drinks are absolutely worth talking about, the tab climbs fast. It's surprisingly easy to cross the $50+ mark for a couple coffees and a few sandwiches, which feels steep for a casual café experience. Still, Lucille's delivers on flavor, consistency, and quality. If they can ease the congestion and rethink the price-to-portion ratio just a bit, they'd be flirting with five-star territory. For now, it's a strong four stars--a local gem with room to shine even brighter. Cheers read more

Lucille's was a great find! We happened to get in before a coffee & cars event so lucked out with the traffic. Despite how busy they were, staff greeted each guest at the counter attentively. We were a group of 4 and were all pleased with our choices. The cafe was cozy, cute and clean. Great way to kick off the day. read more

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I went to Ledyard HS in the 90's so coming home to Ledyard center getting boujie was amusing. Not a bad little breakfast spot. Good bagels, chai was ok could use a longer steep. read more

Great breakfast stop. Lots of options. Fairly small space, but we were able to get a table. We both ordered brown sugar oat cold brews and breakfast wraps. The wrap tasted fresh and very delicious. I really enjoyed my cold brew as well. Staff was friendly. read more

Lucille's Cafe - Breakfast wrap - A breakfast wrap with scrambled eggs, greens, and other ingredients is held in a person's hand, with foil and a napkin in the background. - Cafes Near Me - Ledyard, Connecticut

Love coming here, coffees are great, some homemade. Specials can be crazy creative but very tasty. Love the setting, coffee shop, with books about video games and nerdy titles. They also host events to gather the small community together. read more

Service was great! Such a great variety of coffee and hot and cold brews to choose from..., menu was hard to pick from as everything looked delicious.... And food was amazing!!! We got the Monte Cristo and the Avacado Toast... best I have ever had with honey ricotta and so many other good ingredients. Loved the vibe of the place too... and indoor and outdoor seating. Will definitely go back if in the area! Recommend you try it!! read more

Great spot, food was very fresh and flavorful. Definitely recommend for a lovely breakfast or lunch!

Nice sandwich. No biscuits. No muffins. Like 2 menu choices. Nice fella behind the counter. Bait and switch read more

Awful overpriced coffee drinks. Prices not listed when one walks in. Don't recommend and will not return.

I came from NY for the weekend to go to Foxwoods, and we discovered Lucilles and absolutely loved it. The staff is honestly over the top friendly and kind. The food was absolutely delicious and we could tell that they used high quality ingredients. They also had a great variety of sauces which was amazing! The ambiance is very cool too, really nice spot for a fun post night out breakfast with friends. I also forgot my purse on my chair and called the restaurant to hold it for me, and there was a $900 brand new camera, $1300 in cash and $900 in chips in my purse and they were so kind to hold it for me. It's so rare to find such honest and kind staff like the people at Lucille's, and I will be sure to visit every time we take a trip up to Foxwoods!!! read more

Found this place by a quick google search of breakfast near me as I was heading out of the area to drive back home. It's a cute little place with some nice options for food. I got a bacon egg and cheese on a bagel which was surprisingly very good. I didn't get a drink there but they had plenty of options to offer. Definitely would recommend and return when back in the area! read more

Great service! Staff was very friendly. Small but delicious menu. Food and drinks were phenomenal. Will definitely be back again!

Nice little sandwich shop. It was clean inside, the staff were very friendly and our food came quickly. Speaking of the food; it was delicious. Will definitely return again when we are in the area. read more

Stopped in on a road trip over a week or 2 ago & I cannot stop thinking about this place. The food is so delicious & different than your normal garden variety which I highly appreciate. They have a wide array of flavored syrups, some which are homemade (please try the ube). The customer service was through the roof. Everyone was sooo kind. 10/10 for Lucille's Cafe! read more

The service was amazing. They were so kind and helpful when picking from the menu. The food was also amazing!! Epic! The place is also super cute read more

Great coffee, delicious food, friendly service. They are not a fast paced coffee shop and I like the chill vibe, don't expect to be quickly in and out if you order more than a few food items read more

This was my first time at Lucille's, and it's safe to say my last as well. I understand it was a very busy day but the items I received were not good enough to make up for the 50 minutes of chaotic waiting. My online order was not even started or added to the queue until after the pick up time. I got in around 8:50, and at 9:20 finally asked to just see if they received the order. I was told none of the workers had the order and once the guy at the register said yes I have it it's just not started but they would try and expedite it (again I understand that it was busy but it was very disorganized). Then I was given my latte with "cold foam" after 40 minutes of waiting which the cold foam was not even whipped it was just the milk/cream mixture still liquid on top which turned the whole drink into a cup of milk with little flavor. Then the "cold brew" was so watery it looked like dilute iced tea. Once the food came out I was thankful to leave. I got back to my car to realize the honey pistachio toast (add ons: hot honey and arugula) had no pistachios and spinach. My partners bacon pesto sandwich did not have the add on grilled onions or pane di casa (which cost extra). I hate going back into places but after such a long wait and paying extra and tip already I wanted what we ordered. I was told they would just swap the bread and add pistachios. I ended up just leaving and cutting my losses over any more wasted time. Our coffees were horrible straight to the trash. read more

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This place is great for a pit stop. Cute comfy seating for about three or four sets of customers. Lattes are great and wrap was prepared with care. Quick and friendly service. read more

Lucille's Cafe - two couches and a coffee table - The cafe features a green velvet sofa and a tan patterned sofa with multiple cushions, set against a wall with a chalkboard menu and decorative wall design. - Cafes Near Me - Ledyard, Connecticut

Found this delicious little spot while visiting from out of town and was pleasantly surprised by the delicious food, drinks and cozy, welcoming ambiance! I was stuck on choosing a drink and the gentleman at the front had me smell the homemade paste he was using (think it was turmeric and other ingredients) to see if I wanted to try the golden milk. It was so yummy and unique! read more

Found this little cafe on our travels. So happy we went there. First of all, you walk in to a small and very cozy room. The menu is huge. Loads of breakfast/brunch and lunch choices. Tons of coffees, teas, etc. Not a fast serve type of meal. You order, you find a place to sit (table, sofas, chairs) and relax and wait for your food to be cooked to order. We enjoyed egg, bacon, cheese wraps. Hard to choose from all the items. There were also muffins, breads, and all sorts of sandwiches. I even saw soup on the menu! I should have taken a pic of the menu to share. The food was fresh, hot, everyone friendly. We will certainly stop there on our way to that area. Don't skip it! read more

The grub is the bomb! The drinks are amazing! The service and friendly staff and atmosphere are on a whole other level. In a world and climate full of less than desirable people and interactions, this is a refreshing change from what has become the norm. This is how service should be. And back to the food, the whole reason you are reading this, simply AMAZING!!! I recommend the bacon pesto, but you can't go wrong with anything. read more

Lucille's Cafe - Coffee bar, prep area, menu - Cafe interior featuring a green wall with a chalkboard menu, a floral sign, and a counter with staff preparing drinks. - Cafes Near Me - Ledyard, Connecticut

The staff were extremely friendly and the food and drinks were beyond phenomenal. The cafe had a very unique atmosphere overall and I was pleased to find such a great place. My only complaint is when watching the staff make my food, they neglected to wear gloves and you could see them wiping the excess condiments on their pants, not something I would have expected to see read more

Their Avocado BLT is so, so good. Very cute interior and decorations. Chai latte had a bit too much milk but was yummy.

Bomb cold brew and fire sandwiches. Highly recommend the THC sandwich with bacon and sausage.. plus a mustard-y sauce!

Always delicious food and beverages. Wife very happy with the muffins. Very comfortable setting for relaxed dining.

Cute local cafe with warm and friendly staff who are happy to make recommendations and explain menu items! It feels like walking into a friend's house who likes to dabble in coffee arts in the kitchen. Pricey with rates equal to Starbucks- but at least you're taking that money to a local business with better quality and flavor. Had an Iced Blueberry Shortbread Matcha with oat milk. Divine. Will be back. read more

amazing!! very comfy seating (couches, coffee table, lounge chairs, the typical hardwood eating tables and a highchair countertop) with a large variety of different drinks from lattes to teas & matchas. lots of unique signature drinks and food offered. staff are very friendly and knowlegdable about what they serve, and are eager to share. good for to-gos as well, but especially if you like crafty drinks and flavored coffee it is a must-visit read more

This is a quaint and cozy little breakfast /lunch place located not far from I-95, Mohegan Sun, & Foxwoods. Freshly made sandwiches and delicious coffee! read more

Stumbled upon this absolute gem while running errands. The people working were so kind and helpful. I had the absolute BEST caprese sandwich of my life. We also enjoyed the Italian sodas (vanilla strawberry and the lavender lemon one) and those were delicious as well. The ambiance was really cozy with interesting lighting and a mix of tables and sofas. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Beautiful and amazing! Lover's latte was delightful and everyone was so nice. Will be coming back soon!

I am from Philly and miss the bagels. They have really good bagel sandwiches and the lattes are wonderful.