Sellfish

Amazing diner! We flew in from South Carolina and boy did we have an awesome breakfast. Steve the…read moreChef is the BEST and Peter was fast and furious!! Everyone was so friendly!!! Reasonable priced too. Bib big portions! Plus, you get your meal in a snap! Thank you Norm's diner!!

We had a late breakfast on a Sunday morning and arrived well before the closing time and "last…read moreorder" time. Parking lot is small and tight. Since it was a weekend, only breakfast options were available on the menu and some items are more expensive than they would be during the week. Inside is typical diner decor with clear plastic over the wood tables. The food was good, but everything else was disappointing. First is the noise. Not only is there lots of yelling between the staff, the music was incredibly loud and obnoxious. The staff generally were not very friendly. Our server was visibly short when taking our order and following up, but spent time chatting with regulars at the counter, so it wasn't due to being busy. My son was actually so stressed by her and the overall vibe in the restaurant that he rushed through his meal so we could leave quickly. In hindsight, there are a number of earlier yelp reviews that call out friendliness and get a harsh response from the owner/manager, so I fully expect one here. Point is, unless you're a regular, don't expect much warmth. Coming back to the food, everything our party ordered tasted great and there were mostly empty plates when we left. I really like seeded rye toast with my eggs, but they don't have it as an option. Prices were in the $10-15 range if you don't order something with meat. In summary, a loud diner with solid food and hurried vibe.

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Pancake Sandwich

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Lion House Cafe

4.2(19 reviews)

1.1 mi

This place is an Asian American fusion breakfast wonderland…read more My husband got a scallion breakfast pancake and I got an eggs Benedict (on one of the most flavorful croissants I have ever had) I got a mocha he got a mango iced coffee. Life was good. Great place to sit. Gigantic coffee and tea menu all your espresso favorites, thai teas bubble teas, wonderful. I had a hard time not ordering the pork floss, but I am weak stomached and unworthy. This place was hopping on a Saturday morning and rightfully so!

I've been living in Connecticut for about eight years, and it often feels like you have to go…read morepretty far to find a really nice place to enjoy yourself. This place opened last June I think and I finally tried it on May 4 and I'm really glad I did. Everything was great. The drinks, the food, the atmosphere, all of it. The space is beautiful and the servers were so kind and welcoming. It just felt like a genuinely good experience from start to finish. I'll definitely be coming back.

See the pineapple cake?!?!

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Latte

Washington Street Coffee House

4.1(190 reviews)

1.4 mi

I love coming to this cute little shop! It's cozy, warm, and so welcoming. Everyone is always…read morefriendly, making every visit enjoyable. The food is delicious, and the coffee is excellent. It's definitely one of my favorite places to relax and enjoy a great meal and drink. Highly recommend!

#31 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more Great place to study and grab a drink! They have a bunch of seating, not only for studying but also to catch up with friends. I got the honey lavender iced latte and it was good. I wish it was a little more flavorful and strong, but overall it was okay. They have a lot of other classic coffee shop drinks, food, and pastries. The barista that served me was friendly. Note: there is a small parking lot

Matcha latte, photo of interior of the restaurant

Lox Bagel

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Honey lavender iced latte ($5)

Muddy Waters Cafe

4.1(288 reviews)

1.3 mi

Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

Loved the name and had great reviews so off we went. Very clean as we walked in, staff waving to…read morecustomers in line. Loved the vibe immediately, old pictures on the walls very chill. Friendly greeting by staff and order quickly taken. Asked if I wanted my danish warmed up definitely a yes, thoughtful too. Nice flaky danish not overly sweet with lots of apples in the middle. Our breakfast croissants were delicious too! Great place to go!

This is my new go to in New London. The ladies working the front are fantastic. The Smores Mocha…read morethingy I get is always on point. The breakfast Sammie's are enormous and tasty as well. I'm quite smitten with the ambiance of their 3 seasons porch in back.

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Buford's Family Restaurant

4.4(60 reviews)

1.5 mi

This little café is located in an old neighborhood and is decorated with photos of the area through…read morethe ages, including the building this business presently occupies. That's fun. Counter seating is available toward the back of the space, running along a side wall where the grill is located. At the front, by the picture windows, are a few tables. As soon as we entered we were greeted and they let us know we could sit where we'd like. They also let us know the Reubens were very good here if we like those. We do like those, so that's what we got. Sandwiches here come with a bag a chips, which I love, because I usually end up taking them with me and look forward to snacking on them later. :) The restaurant is manned by the cook and one waitress. Both are very personable. The tables are set and waiting for guests. Everything is clean and tidy. The table holds your salt, pepper, hot sauce, ketchup, sugar and jelly. I ordered a coffee with cream and she brought cream to the table with the coffee; which is good by the way. We also got waters. The Rueben is Very good here. Thin slices of very lean meat, good flavor profile with the vinegar in the sauerkraut and the creamy dressing. The bread held together perfectly and was grilled without all the grease. Both of which make it much easier to eat the sandwich and enjoy all the flavors and textures. Free on street parking was easy to find. One restroom in the kitchen only is not technically for public use. We will be stopping by again.

Great breakfast spot, best part is that it's just a few minutes from home. Service is always quick…read moreand friendly. You can dine in or take out; it's a bit small inside, so I usually take it to go, but it definitely feels like a very family oriented place. The spot is always packed. My go to is my usual omelette with corned beef hash, and I love the way they name their specials, always a fun and creative way to order breakfast.

Chourico Omelette with home fries and toast -- it was perfect!

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Buford's Breakfast Sandwich on bagel satisfied the husband.

Sunrise Cafe

3.7(65 reviews)

1.3 mi

A good place for breakfast. Staff is friendly. Popular with locals....their fruit servings are…read moreample and good! I did try a pork tamale one morning and do not recommend....hardly any meat, lots of masa!

You might wait a little while for your food to come out but I promise you it's worth it. They serve…read morelunch and dinner and breakfast all day and I'm pretty sure it takes so long bc they cook everything to order.. if you want an authentic Latin meal with friendly service this is the place to go

Empanadas, breakfast platter, mimosa

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Jake's Diner On State Street

4.0(46 reviews)

1.4 mi

The perfect breakfast spot! Everything was cooked just right:…read more Egg white Greek omelet - loaded with spinach, tomato and feta - yum! Super crunchy bacon - yum! Breakfast potatoes and English muffin - can't go wrong with those!

Genuinely one of my favorite restaurants in Connecticut; food is amazing and affordable, Jake is…read morealso a really nice person

Scrambled 3 Eggs Any Style& Add Bacon

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When Pigs Fly

4.3(230 reviews)

2.3 mi

Friendly neighborhood diner! This place always delivers a great breakfast! I can't wait to go back.read more

This restaurant was recommended to me to get some breakfast around the area. Wanted to try a new…read moreplace so why not. Driving in there is a hidden parking lot on the left side of the restaurant. Walking in it the host greeted us and asked us to sit anywhere we like. It is a cute place with plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. It was a bit humid out so we ate inside. When we sat, we were told that there is a coffee and tea bar. I thought that was cute and efficient. You get up, grab a mug and pour your own hot drink. I order the sampler which had a little of everything and my fiancé order the blueberry pancakes. We didn't know what to expect but the portions was huge. The French toast was good and the pancakes were normal nothing special. The home fries was a small portion on the plate. The bacon, eggs and sausage were good. To be honest I didn't need 4 slices of toast. Two max would have been good enough. My fiancé enjoy his blueberry pancakes. We didn't finished what we order cause it was so much. Overall great place if you want that diner style breakfast. The staff were friendly and welcoming. Would definitely come back.

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Breakfast club

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Water Street Waffle Company

3.9(32 reviews)

1.3 mi

Food taste is simple one of the best I tried during many years , congratulation to the kitchen…read moreworkers, just amazing !

Food was delicious. Nice atmosphere. Standard and unique breakfast items…read more As others note, don't be in a hurry. Service was slow but I guess worth the wait. Looks to get busy on weekends.

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Sheik o & grits

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Lemon blueberry waffle

Puffins Restaurant

4.7(76 reviews)

1.8 mi

Amazing service, food, baked goods!!!! All made on site. Theres a patio to eat outside also if you…read morewant to watch the river activity. Be prepared to be treated a royalty and have a fun time!

A unique restaurant experience! They serve breakfast and lunch and the pancakes were the best I…read morehave ever had. Sausage was what you would expect, and the coffee flows endlessly. I would love to come back for a burger, even some takeout. They also sell sweet treats! Oh yes, and the view is incredible! To see New London as a whole and imagining when it was a major port city and whaling hub, the history! The service was superb!

View from the undeniably noisiest sear in the house.

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Nicole C.

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4 years ago

I am on a little getaway and decided to DoorDash. When the order arrived it was missing a soup. I immediately called the restaurant and before I could even say a word they were quickly figuring out how to get me the rest of my order. Incredible customer service and the food is delicious too!!! Thank you! read more

Brian B.

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8 years ago

Do not come here for breakfast! I repeat!! Do not come here for breakfast!! Holy crap! Save yourself the trouble and go to taco Bell. read more

Burkan T.

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8 years ago

you really have to try seafood pasta.. amazing..also I advise to try their breakfast menu on the weekend..

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