Guidebook for Groton
Food Scene
Just a few minutes down the road, Somewhere in Time has a great breakfast and lunch menu - CASH ONLY
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Somewhere In Time
3175 Gold Star HwyJust a few minutes down the road, Somewhere in Time has a great breakfast and lunch menu - CASH ONLY
Engine Room
14 Holmes StOne of our local favorites
Take-out pizza place down the road - our preferred pizza. Ask for free garlic knots with your pizza order!
New York Family Pizza
220 3414Take-out pizza place down the road - our preferred pizza. Ask for free garlic knots with your pizza order!
Empire Wok
38 Plaza CourtYummy Chinese food, free delivery for orders over $10.
Classic lobster joint - picnic tables on the water.
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Abbott's Lobster In the Rough
117 Pearl StClassic lobster joint - picnic tables on the water.
A solid Indian restaurant - the samosas and saag are delicious.
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Mirch Masala Cuisine of India
156 Kings HwyA solid Indian restaurant - the samosas and saag are delicious.
Another fantastic brunch option - delicious craft cocktails and a farm-to table menu. Tell Abby and Johan we said hello!
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Whitecrest Eatery
22 Bayview AveAnother fantastic brunch option - delicious craft cocktails and a farm-to table menu. Tell Abby and Johan we said hello!
Ryan's Pub is a tiny, blink and you miss it local bar with fantastic food, billiards, and the best deal on lobster rolls. Way off the tourist track, and less than 5 minutes from our home.
Ryan's Pub
112 Fort Hill RoadRyan's Pub is a tiny, blink and you miss it local bar with fantastic food, billiards, and the best deal on lobster rolls. Way off the tourist track, and less than 5 minutes from our home.
Capt. Daniel Packer Inne is a piece of history, and a local favorite. There is a cozy pub downstairs and elegant dining upstairs.
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Captain Daniel Packer Inne
32 Water StCapt. Daniel Packer Inne is a piece of history, and a local favorite. There is a cozy pub downstairs and elegant dining upstairs.
Groton Townhouse Restaurant
355 CT-1224/7 diner, less than 10 minutes away.
Sushi, curries, noodle dishes and more. Lots of gluten free options. Delivery available.
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Pink Basil
27 Coogan BlvdSushi, curries, noodle dishes and more. Lots of gluten free options. Delivery available.
Sightseeing
Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville AveA fun spot for everyone! Don't miss the cider donuts!
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Clyde's Cider Mill (seasonal) opens sept. 1st
129 N Stonington RdA fun spot for everyone! Don't miss the cider donuts!
Mystic
Shopping and food and views!
See the sights from the water! The Water Taxi makes three stops, and is a fun way to cool off and explore!
Thames River Heritage Park Water Taxi (Groton)
301 Thames StSee the sights from the water! The Water Taxi makes three stops, and is a fun way to cool off and explore!
Shopping
Mine in Mystic
40 and 44 Stonington RdAntiques and treasures, great prices
Especially on Saturday's between 10am-1pm, the Velvet Mill is hopping! Farmers Market, shops, studios, a brewery and a wine bar, a bakery and more! Antiques, clothes, gifts... everything under one roof.
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The American Velvet Mill
22 Bayview AveEspecially on Saturday's between 10am-1pm, the Velvet Mill is hopping! Farmers Market, shops, studios, a brewery and a wine bar, a bakery and more! Antiques, clothes, gifts... everything under one roof.
One word: random
You never know what you will find, but the price is always right. I shop here specifically for beach gear, and gluten free/specialty ingredients. Big Selection of Bob's Red Mill products, for example. No refrigerated section, but dry goods galore.
Ocean State Job Lot
941 Poquonnock RdOne word: random
You never know what you will find, but the price is always right. I shop here specifically for beach gear, and gluten free/specialty ingredients. Big Selection of Bob's Red Mill products, for example. No refrigerated section, but dry goods galore.
The entirety of Stonington Borough is a favorite spot of mine, there is usually parking by the playground on the waterfront. There is a beach at the end of the road that is really nice. Great shopping, lots of cafes, a library and playground.....
Stonington Borough Playground
14 Northwest StThe entirety of Stonington Borough is a favorite spot of mine, there is usually parking by the playground on the waterfront. There is a beach at the end of the road that is really nice. Great shopping, lots of cafes, a library and playground.....
A great stop for anyone shopping for kids and expectant parents. Locally made goods, toys and creative gifts, and beautiful clothes!
Bluebird Day
149 Water StA great stop for anyone shopping for kids and expectant parents. Locally made goods, toys and creative gifts, and beautiful clothes!
Entertainment & Activities
Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line BlvdFoxwoods has it all!
They have a great kid zone - childcare while the grownups have fun!
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Mohegan Sun Arena at Uncasville
1 Mohegan Sun BlvdThey have a great kid zone - childcare while the grownups have fun!
Pick Your Own fruits, fresh donuts, a winery and apple cider? Twist my arm!
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Holmberg Orchards & Winery
1990 Orchard LnPick Your Own fruits, fresh donuts, a winery and apple cider? Twist my arm!
Drinks & Nightlife
They are open fairly late for this area, (kitchen closes at 10:30 on weekends so bar tends to stay open until 11:30 or so) and they have great food and a raw bar
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Water Street Cafe
143 Water StThey are open fairly late for this area, (kitchen closes at 10:30 on weekends so bar tends to stay open until 11:30 or so) and they have great food and a raw bar
The Spot Cafe
11 Buddington RdA good place for a beer. Solid bar menu. Close by, with a friendly staff.
Beer’d is a fantastic local brewery - make sure to also visit Mystic Cheese Co. next door!
Beer’d Brewing Co. - The Silo
225 Leonard DrBeer’d is a fantastic local brewery - make sure to also visit Mystic Cheese Co. next door!
Essentials
Stop & Shop
220 CT-123 minutes away, they have everything.
Less of a selection than Stop and Shop, but good quality. Excellent for deli sandwiches and pizza, sushi, fresh squeezed orange juice, baked goods.
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Big Y World Class Market
79 Stonington RdLess of a selection than Stop and Shop, but good quality. Excellent for deli sandwiches and pizza, sushi, fresh squeezed orange juice, baked goods.
Located right across from Olde Mistick Village (up on the hill above Starbucks - you can't see it from the road) and the Mystic Aquarium, and near the Seaport. This grocery store has excellent ready-made foods on a hot bar/salad bar and at the deli, they have pizzas too and a large indoor/outdoor seating area. Their breakfast buffet on the weekends is great for a quick meal.
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McQuade's Marketplace
14 Clara DrLocated right across from Olde Mistick Village (up on the hill above Starbucks - you can't see it from the road) and the Mystic Aquarium, and near the Seaport. This grocery store has excellent ready-made foods on a hot bar/salad bar and at the deli, they have pizzas too and a large indoor/outdoor seating area. Their breakfast buffet on the weekends is great for a quick meal.
Fiddleheads has a wide selection of local, organic, all natural products. Health and wellness, food and drink, and gifts are all found here!
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Fiddleheads Food Co-op
13 Broad StFiddleheads has a wide selection of local, organic, all natural products. Health and wellness, food and drink, and gifts are all found here!
Everything is actually a dollar. A good place for things you forget, or need for the ride....toiletries, drinks, and accessories - from gloves to flip flops.
Dollar Tree
706 Long Hill RdEverything is actually a dollar. A good place for things you forget, or need for the ride....toiletries, drinks, and accessories - from gloves to flip flops.
ALDI
688 Long Hill RdThe grocery store for essentials and random gourmet items.
Food scene
House made cheeses and a selection of charcuterie makes a great date night - make sure to also check out Beer’d next door!
The Mystic Cheese Company
225 Leonard DrHouse made cheeses and a selection of charcuterie makes a great date night - make sure to also check out Beer’d next door!