Sunrise Cafe

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

When Pigs Fly

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The food was amazing. The server was super kind and…read morewelcoming. The setting was cozy and warm. 5 Stars

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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Norm's Diner

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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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Muddy Waters Cafe

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Locally owned & operated

Certified professionals

Surprisingly spacious and newly renovated coffee shop by the Amtrak station. Wonderful service,…read morefull menu, and delicious coffee. A great stop!

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!

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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

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Honey lavender iced latte ($5)

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Great hole in the wall place for breakfast! The food was great and the owner was very coolread more

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Maddie

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Good food selection. Breakfast sandwiches were great tasting. Price was extremely reasonable…read more Counter ordering and pickup but service was fast. Devote is clean and modern.

Long live the Tough Guy, the Eye Opener and other vital breakfast sandwiches that actually make the…read moreCoast Guard Academy run. Seriously, they crank out 30,000 Eye Openers annually- and when you do the math with the size of the cadet corps, that's an insane amount of calories consumed. But aside from that, Mel is a gem, and a positive part of so many cadet's lives. If you want an actual taste of CGA ... this is it.

An average afternoon in the dry dock

Dry Dock in Leamy Hall at the USCGA. Photo taken 2/2012.

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Buford's Family Restaurant

4.4(60 reviews)

1.2 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.

Anchor Dockside

5.0(3 reviews)

5.3 mi

Anchor Dockside is a quaint little cafe and eatery located on the harbor side of Groton Long Point…read more The inside is beautifully designed with antique decor. There's a variety of seating from a full bar top, to four top tables, to reading chairs and couches near a fireplace. They serve breakfast and lunch (+dinner in the summer), but also have milkshakes and an old school soda fountain. For such a small place, the menu is quite big. We stopped by for breakfast and tried the Breakfast Burrito & SS Sausage. They were cooked to order and ready in under 10 minutes. Both were delicious. We were very impressed with Anchor Dockside, and highly recommend! Of note, this is the sister restaurant of Anchor Mystic.

Yes! These folks are awesome. Great menu and the team is very helpful and friendly. The chowder was…read moregreat. they also have gluten options for other items. I had the chicken salad wrap.

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Breakfast Burrito

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The Mariner

4.4(661 reviews)

6.5 mi

Lovely first experience at the mariner , my friend raved about it on the drive down ! And they did…read morenot disappoint! We tried the creole seafood chowder which was very flavourful and amazing esp on a cold stormy night ( which it was when we went )! Highly recommend! I also tried the hot lobster roll served with coleslaw and fries . Which again was very fresh and amazing esp! Highly recommend! And we also ordered the side of brussel sprouts to share and again everything was great ! I also enjoyed my tropical sangria ! Felt like I was somewhere warm and not in the middle of a rain storm ! Finally for dessert I got the bread pudding !! The presentation 10/10 , the flavours 10/10 and the waitress recommended a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the side and it's a MUST !! Sooo good !! Best bread pudding I have ever had !!! Amazing food ! Great staff and great location in mystic !! Can't wait to be back !

Tried the lobster roll this time. Total disappointment. I had one at the Lobster Shack before and…read moreit was GREAT. Not sure why this one wasn't good. Also it came with fries and I would have preferred to substitute a side salad but that wasn't clear or offered. Oh well. $32 later...

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Outside of the mariner

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Mary Ann W.

8 years ago

This place is awesome! I was in New London for the sailfest. In the morning I ventured out for breakfast. After a couple bad experiences, I walked back to my car, intending to look outside New London for breakfast, I came upon Sunrise Cafe. I went in. What a wonderful surprise! Celine was my waitress. She was so pleasant and attentive, my day brightened. Breakfast was great! Just what I wanted....scrambled eggs and hash browns so light and good. Bacon to die for, done to perfection---not to soft, not to crisp. Definitely my go to place from now on when I am in New London!! read more

Kayla P.

8 years ago

Terrible service. Had to stand up and get our own menus. The server touched all of the silverware with her bare hands AFTER we watched her touching her hair. The bathroom is filthy. And our food took over an hour. 3 tables came after us and got their food AND CHECK before we got our food. The owner should rethink its employees. read more

Angela B.

7 years ago

Just moved to New London and a friend and I wanted to go out for breakfast. This was our first pick and it was amazing, lovely waitress and fast service! Beautiful little place. You can relax and start the day off right. Food was super good, cooked well and was hot and ready for us. Definitely a good place! read more

Ryan J.

9 years ago

Great little place to get breakfast. Food is good and reasonably priced, staff is friendly. It's a little hidden, I didn't know it existed until I found it on Yelp actually, happy I did. 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a quick breakfast. read more

Robert O.

9 years ago

Best home fries in New London!!! Great breakfast!! This is my new go to place. Food is great, portions are reasonable, and price are very reasonable. Service is great, lots of parking ( free on weekends). I'll be back. read more

El T.

6 years ago

Great breakfast and Peruvian Cuisine... Best omelettes, Pan con chicharron, pan con lomo, Amazing pastas.... Alfredos.. Fish and chips... Jalea... ceviche... Peruvian fried rice... etc read more

Austin J.

6 years ago

I really enjoyed the food here staff was friendly and personable and food was really good nice little gem!

Riley L.

1 year ago

there was a rat in the window of the restaurant. wasn't even eating there. and never gonna. good luck!

Luis A.

3 years ago

Breakfast all day, lunch and dinner American and Peruvian Cuisine Delivery by doordash and grubhub read more

Alyssa S.

8 years ago

Great food- friendly staff! What more could you ask for??

Alexander P.

5 years ago

my favorite place.... American and Peruvian cuisine

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