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Best Cafe restaurants nearby. Discover the best Cafe food in Niantic. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Cafe restaurants near you.. Niantic is a census-designated place (CDP) and village in the town of East Lyme, Connecticut in the United States. The population was 3,114 at the 2010 census. It is located on Long Island Sound, the Millstone Nuclear Power Plant in nearby Waterford is visible on the bay's eastern horizon line, Rocky Neck State Park is also located in the area. Niantic was once famous for its Niantic River scallops, but the scallop population has been in decline for a number of years.
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1. When Pigs Fly Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 129 reviews
Reviewed By Wayne W
I had breakfasted at Somewhere in Time, the sister restaurant of When Pigs Fly located on the Goldstar Highway in or near Groton. It was excellent each time I'd been there. This trip, I am staying in Waterford, CT where When Pigs Fly is located. I had to try it. Like the first place, you get your own coffee from the variety they offer. Grab a mug and pour your own. I had the organic dark roast which was very good. Then you sit and order from a virtually identical menu (one item is different from Somwhere in Time). The servers share tips and it appears each tries hard to hold up their end of it. They're friendly, efficient, remember you, and seem genuinely sincere in their "Welcome back"!There are other places in the area that specialize in breakfast. I've tried several including Sweeties in New London and The Shack in Waterford. The food at each is good. But, the overall experience at When Pigs Fly and Somewhere in Time was better for me than the other places. Prices are pretty much the same at all of them.
2. NV Bakery & Market
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By GloriaH119
We had a very enjoyable lunch. They had many good options- sandwiches, crepes, salads, bagels, breakfast items, coffee, cold drinks, smoothies and desserts. I had the Spinach Salad- with strawberries, blueberries, Mandarin oranges, sliced almonds, tomatoes and goat cheese with pomegranate vinaigrette. My husband had smoked salad crepe - with cream cheese, capers and fresh baby spinach. We both enjoyed our food. Everything was fresh and tasty. In addition we shared an everything bagel with butter and I had decaf coffee(serve very good coffee). We also had very good service.
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3. Coffee's Country Market and Catering
Overall Ratings
5 based on 75 reviews
Fantastic country store with a great deli - wonderful salads, sandwiches and prepared foods. Wonderful market selection & now quaint eat in tables!
Reviewed By j p
As the tv series, Diners, Drive-ins and Dives has demonstrated many times, small towns often have delis/stores and restaurants with great culinary pedigree. Coffeys is one. Hidden behind a modest facade in a two store strip mall is a gem of a caterer and small grocer. Worth a visit to pickup a sandwich or dinner or even have your wedding catered. It can be that good!
4. Sweetie's Bakery & Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 64 reviews
Reviewed By DaysofThundr46
This place is not a "bakery", more like going into your moms for breakfast. Service was very good. You really don't feel like your at a restaurant. Large menu with many choices. I was let down that they mix in sweet potatoes into their homefries but don't actually list that. They don't have regular rye toast either. $25 for 2 people for breakfast was a bit much IMO. I then purchased a small dessert cookie and it was $5! I loved the atmosphere and such but a bit rich for my blood.
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5. The Yolk Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By FoodCriticNorwich_CT
Every now and then I'm looking for something different. The light went off... The Yolk! If you're looking for a great breakfast with lots of unusual choices you've got to try this place. Don't expect fast service but it'll be worth the wait. I ordered the Huevos Rancheros... taste's as good as it looks! I've posted a picture of it so hopefully it's there to view. I'll be back!
