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    Sandy Hook Cafe

    4.7 (89 reviews)

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    Dogs allowed

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    Summer Peach Salad

    Food was fantastic. The margarita pizza is phenomenal and the peach salad was delicious. Great cafe!! Great ambience as well. The owner/chef Ralph makes you feel like your family.

    Moroccan Hash
    Ryan W.

    The food was sensational. We ordered the Moroccan Hash and the Avocado Toast. Everything was absolutely delicious. The venue itself is a small cafe with an outdoor patio. I can't recommend this cafe highly enough.

    Falafel
    Brenda B.

    Pride of ownership abounds. Very creative menu. Be patient for the quality of the lovingly cooked-to-order dishes. I promise it is worth the wait. Lots of unique specials created with fresh ingredients the chef hand picks clearly prepared with love. Small inside during cold seasons but large outside area overlooking river when weather warms up. Falafel wraps were a fav. Thai pasta salad was also enjoyed. The delicious peach or the pear salad can also be served over cauliflower pizza crust. The chicken pot pie was wonderful comfort food on a cold day. Pierogies and kielbasa made for their restaurant were also enjoyed at our table. And the value for the quality and quantity was excellent--most of the special dishes were around $20. Bonus for Foxon Park sodas!!! I believe they allow byob too. Only critique is to perhaps limit and better manage reservations. Owner felt bad we had a long wait despite our reservation (1hour). Plan ahead when expecting a reservation and let other tables being seated know if you are expecting a large party reservation before you seat them so they know or just don't take large party reservations during busy hours. Like I said. Good company. Nice people. Worth the wait. :-) Enjoy!!!

    Moroccan Hash was out of this world. Even the potatoes and seared  tomatoes were incredible compliments to the dish.
    Joe A.

    Another great breakfast at the Sandy Hook Cafe. If you haven't been here you need to. Great atmosphere and the food is truly a winner every time we come. Greatness takes time so make sure you have time for a leisurely meal. It's worth it trust me.

    Cinnamon apple mascarpone stuffed French toast

    Amazing owners who are very attentive and charming atmosphere. The food was five stars! My husband and I went and I had cinnamon apple with raisin and mascarpone stuffed French toast and hubby had the blackened egg special. Can't say enough we will be back!!!

    William W.

    How have I not been here yet!?? Easily one of the best meals I have had in Newtown. I have heard so many times how delicious the food is and how beautiful the atmosphere is. I sat outside and enjoyed some schnitzel and a go on park. The owner Ralph was SO nice and accommodating. With so many different choices on their menu I wasn't sure what to pick so I went with Schnitzel with potatoes, gravy, onions, red cabbage and beet salad. I can't even tell you how amazingly delicious this was. I quite literally licked my plate clean. I will be a regular from here on out. If you have not been, get in your car and get over there

    Falafel wrap with Greek salad

    We just had the most amazing meal at the cozy Sandy Hook Cafe. My daughter had their Falafel wrap with a beautiful Greek salad, my husband chose a Morracan hash and I had the Chicken pot pie. Each dish was fresh, delicious and generous proportions. We noted that their salad looked incredible as well, in fact all the food we saw was tempting. The service was friendly, helpful, quick and very welcoming. We are just driving through town but would go out of our way to return here. Thank you!!!

    Dessert
    Suzanna B.

    So, going to keep this short as I will let the pictures show the perfection of Newtown's best hidden gem. Ralph and John got it going on...been there weekly since the first time and always leave beyond satisfied. Have taken a few guests here and everyone is eager to get back. Need I say anymore???

    Peach salad special
    Karisa W.

    The most delicious, fresh salad I ever had! Huge portion size! The service here is so wonderful. You can tell they really care about how you are enjoying everything. There was nice outdoor seating overlooking the river too

    Iced Coffee one pump hazelnut and half & half
    Samantha V.

    I have to start with the super friendly inclusive who I believe to be the owners Ralph and John. Greeted me right when I came in. Ralph told me the specials and showed me one of them. Top all that off he actually asked my first name! As they would say in Cheers for me I love when everyone knows my name! I had an iced coffee to start with half & half and one pump hazelnut (Im diabetic). This coffee tasted so fresh and good. Next my meal and also one of the specials Ralph told me about. A three cheese grilled cheese (Im not sharing which cheeses go check them out to see). This grilled cheese had just the right amount of butter. When you get a grilled cheese in a Diner or restaurant there is so much butter it feels like your arteries may clog. This one had just enough butter that you feel like family made it. The one part of the meal I was worried about was the tomato soup. I am not the biggest fan of tomatoes or tomato soup. However, I finished the entire cup of soup. I actually burnt my tongue rushing to try it. The soup was so creamy and delicious and I finished the entire cup. No soup left behind here. Sandy Hook Cafe also has veggie options such as portobello "burger" and beet salad (however, these two options might be specials). Go visit Ralph and John at Sandy Hook Cafe. It has great scenery with the deck and the stream is right there.

    Portuguese clams
    Claudia J.

    The food is amazing for a small restaurant. The owner told us about ALL the specials. We shared the schnitzel & Portuguese clams. So much delicious food. Our meals started with a salad & ended with cannoli. We were told the cauliflower pizza was amazing from another table so we ordered it to go. This is a definite place to hop off 84 for a delicious meal. We may drive the 50 minutes from home to eat there again. Highly recommend this.

    Breakfast sandwich and potatoes
    Allison L.

    Great addition to Sandy Hook village. Food is made with care and filling. I've had the egg sandwich and stuffed French toast. Both tasty, you just need to decide if you want savory or sweet breakfast. And love the fresh and tasty potatoes. Highly recommend you stop by this lovely little spot, with a pretty view of the babbling streaming river.

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    Excellent food and service. The owner takes a personal interest in every diner and customer!

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    3 years ago

    Very cute place. Just had a "coffee meeting" here. The staff was friendly and efficient. The tea I had was fresh and tasted good.

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