New Haven, Mystic, and the Coast Restaurants
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1. Atticus Bookstore Café
$ | |Come to this independent bookstore, café, and bakery to buy a book, have lunch (or breakfast), or have breakfast (or lunch) and buy a book. "Nourishment for mind and body" is the approach here—in the style of a European neighborhood café.
1082 Chapel St., New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, USA203-776–4040Known For
- Sandwiches, salads, soups, and a few "plates & bowls"
- Delicious homemade breads and pastries
- Congenial atmosphere all day long
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2. Ashley's Ice Cream
$ | |Right in the town center, a hop and a skip from popular Hammonasset Beach State Park, Ashley's has flavors of homemade ice cream to tempt every tastebud. The business that began in New Haven in 1979 was named for the owner's champion Frisbee-catching dog, Ashley Whippet, who's favorite flavor was chocolate banana; if you're inclined to buy a pup-size treat—and even though Ashley Whippett loved it—chocolate is not recommended for dogs!
724 Boston Post Rd (U.S. 1), Madison, Connecticut, 06443, USA203-245–1113Known For
- More than 100 possible flavors and always adding more
- Ice-cream pies and cakes to go, too
- More Ashley's are in New Haven, Hamden, Branford, and Guilford
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3. Claire's Corner Copia
$ | |Claire's has been a New Haven institution since 1975, and it remains a popular destination for vegetarians and vegans. The large menu offers sandwiches, quesadillas, burritos, gluten-free dishes, kosher food, salads of every sort, and breakfast items (some served all day).
1000 Chapel St., New Haven, Connecticut, 06510, USA203-562–3888Known For
- Organic, sustainable ingredients
- No alcohol
- Try the signature Lithuanian coffee cake with or without frosting
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4. Hallmark Drive-In
$ | |En route to or from the beach—or to or from anywhere, for that matter—stop at this seasonal roadside stand for a bite to eat (burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, grinders, fish-and-chips) or just a summertime treat. Arguably the best ice cream around, whether in a cup, on a cone, or in a milk shake, root beer float, or sundae.
113 Shore Rd. (Rte. 156), Old Lyme, Connecticut, 06371, USA860-598–9680Known For
- The ice cream, of course
- Picnic area with a view of Long Island Sound
- Occasional live music in the evening
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Rate Includes: Closed Labor Day–late Apr. -
5. Louis' Lunch
$ | |This family-owned luncheonette, opened since 1895, is recognized as the birthplace of the "hamburger sandwich." Its first-rate burgers are cooked to order in an old-fashioned cast-iron grill (that dates back to 1898) and served with a slice of cheese, tomato, and onion (the only accepted garnishes) on two pieces of white toast. Add potato salad or chips and a slice of pie, and you're all set!
261 Crown St., New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, USA203-562–5507Known For
- No ketchup allowed
- All-day (afternoon and evening) dining
- Open until 1 am Thursday–Saturday
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Rate Includes: Closed Sun. and Mon., August -
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6. Michael's Dairy
$ | |The local go-to place for authentic, old-fashioned, New England-style ice cream, Michael's Dairy has been a fixture on the campus of Mitchell College since 1943. The 39 flavors (plus sherbet, sorbet, frozen yogurt) range from old favorites like butter crunch, orange pineapple, and black raspberry to more modern flavors like salted caramel chocolate pretzel, campfire s'mores, and birthday cake. We love frozen pudding ice cream, found only in New England!
629 Montauk Ave., New London, Connecticut, 06320, USA860-443–2464Known For
- A few tables and chairs inside and out
- Scoops, sundaes, milk shakes, floats—plus pints, quarts, and half-gallons
- Sugar-free and vegan offerings, too
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Rate Includes: Closed mid-Sept.–Memorial Day -
7. Modern Apizza
$ | |It's not what Modern Apizza has that sets it apart from the rest but what its signature pie doesn't have: toppings. The pizzeria's "plain" pie is a thin crust with a layer of tomato sauce and just a sprinkling of Parmesan cheese. If you want "mootz" (mozzarella in New Haven–speak) or any other toppings, then you have to ask. But why mess with a classic? Modern Apizza has been serving its "plain" pies since 1934, and business is still booming.
874 State St., New Haven, Connecticut, 06511, USA203-776–5306Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Mon. -
8. Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream
$ | |Sit inside or outside at this classic ice-cream parlor, right next to the Mystic River Drawbridge, and enjoy homemade ice cream and other soda fountain favorites—maybe a New York egg cream or an ice cream shake. This ice cream has half the air whipped into it compared to other "homemade" and mass-produced products, making it richer, creamier, and more flavorful.
2 W. Main St., Mystic, Connecticut, 06355, USA860-572–7978Known For
- Drawbridge original flavors—Mystic Mud, Mystic Turtle, and Seaport Salty Swirl
- Espresso, pastries, and smoothies, too
- Close up view of the drawbridge opening and closing to allow boats to pass through
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9. Sugar Bakery and Sweet Shop
$ | |Stop in to try one of dozens of cupcake flavors or one of the special flavors featured each month—or you may like a cookie or a whole cake. With flavors like cannoli, cookie dough, and Boston Cream cupcakes, you're bound to find one (or more) to fuel your sugar high.
424 Main St., East Haven, Connecticut, 06512, USA203-469–0815Known For
- Past winner of Food Network's Cupcake Wars
- Buy a 6, 8, or 12 pack
- Vegan and gluten-free cupcakes available
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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