We conducted a READER'S POLL across Farmington Valley, on social media, and at the recent Talcott Mtn Music Festival to develop this LIMITED list of places for FOOD + DRINK across the valley. We understand this is not a comprehensive list and welcome your feedback on places we need to include next time. Thank you, readers, for your recommendations! (Google ratings included)
Avon
FEATURED: Dom's Coffee & Bakery 4.6 stars
Modern, European-inspired coffee shop and bakery known for its sleek design, artisanal espresso drinks, fresh pastries, and gourmet cheese selections.
20 W Main St, Avon, CT 06001
(860) 255-7232
DomsCoffee.com
Breakaway Bistro 4.7 stars
Family-friendly casual bistro offering a variety of breakfast items, light lunch dishes, sandwiches, and fresh coffee options.
195 W Main St, Avon, CT 06001
(860) 606-5071
BreakawayBistro.com
Dom's Coffee & Bakery 4.6 stars
Modern, European-inspired coffee shop and bakery known for its sleek design, artisanal espresso drinks, fresh pastries, and gourmet cheese selections.
20 W Main St, Avon, CT 06001
(860) 255-7232
DomsCoffee.com
Liki Asian Bistro & Bar 4.5 stars
Offers a broad menu of high-quality sushi rolls, fresh sashimi, hibachi dinners, and classic Asian dishes
385 W Main St, Avon, CT 06001
(860) 255-7809
LikiAsianBistro.com
Pure Love Bakery 4.9 stars
100% gluten-free bakery known for its artisan donuts, breads, cakes, and custom baked goods.
136 Simsbury Rd #16, Avon, CT 06001
(860) 409-0302
PureLoveBakery.com
Villa Mulino 4.6 stars
Upscale Italian restaurant specializing in authentic house-made pasta, classic Italian entrées, seafood, and fine wine pairings.
136 Simsbury Rd Building 4A, Avon, CT 06001
(860) 507-7117
VillaMulinoRistorante.com
Simsbury
FEATURED: Antonio’s Restaurant 4.5 stars
Family-friendly restaurant filled with eclectic decor serving classic Italian and American dishes.
1185 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 651-3333
AntoniosSimsbury.com
Abigail’s 4.5 stars
Historic colonial-era tavern offering contemporary American cuisine.
4 Hartford Rd, Weatogue, CT 06089
(860) 264-1580
AbigailsGrill.com
Harvest Cafe & Bakery 4.7 stars
A casual eatery serving house-baked breads, pastries, all-day breakfasts and lunch items.
1390 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 658-3656
HarvestCafeBakery.com
La Joya Mexican Kitchen 4.5 stars
Serving fresh, modern Mexican street food favorites and specialty cocktails.
834 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 217-0229
LaJoyaMexican.com
Made By Pam 4.6 stars
Local bakery and café concept offering custom baked goods, breakfast sandwiches, specialty pastries, and lunch options.
1195 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 268-6194
MadeByPam.us
Metro Bis Restaurant 4.7 stars
Upscale American bistro in a historic landmark building serving refined dishes and outdoor seating.
690 Hopmeadow St, Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 651-1908
MetroBis.com
Millwright's Restaurant 4.6 stars
Farm-fresh, fine-dining destination set in a former 17th-century mill with scenic romantic views.
77 West St, Simsbury, CT 06070
(860) 651-5500
MillwrightsRestaurant.com
Present Company 4.6 stars
Charming, rustic eatery delivering elevated plates of farm-fresh, seasonal New American cuisine.
2 Tunxis Rd, Tariffville, CT 06081
(860) 658-7890
PresentCompanyCT.com
Canton
FEATURED: Mercato Italian Kitchen
Contemporary Italian eatery featuring classic pasta dishes, wood-fired pizzas, craft cocktails, an extensive wine list and outdoor patio seating.
110 Albany Turnpike #500, Canton, CT 06019
(860) 421-0210
MercatoItalianKitchen.com
At The Rooftop 4.2 stars
Rooftop dining and lounge destination offering modern American fare and cocktails.
220 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019
(959) 866-3066
AtTheRooftop.com
Little Oak Café 4.8 stars
Breakfast and lunch café known for fresh baked goods, artisanal sandwiches, coffee, and local ingredients.
220 Albany Turnpike Bldg 10, Canton, CT 06019
(860) 352-2765
LittleOakCafe.com
Saybrook Fish House 4.5 stars
Long-standing seafood restaurant serving simple, traditional New England–style seafood dishes and fresh catches.
460 Albany Turnpike, Canton, CT 06019
(860) 693-0034
SaybrookFishHouseCanton.com
Farmington
FEATURED: Puente Pub (Unionville) 4.5 stars
Bridging the tastes of Puerto Rico, Spain, and other Latin cultures together with traditional American pub fare.
81 S Main St, Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 404-2074
PuentePub.com
Five Corners Bistro & Craft Bar 4.6 stars
Contemporary bistro offering an updated take on American dining, featuring local craft beer, creative cocktails, and a varied food menu.
354 Colt Hwy, Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 507-7868
FiveCornersBistro.com
Fork & Fire 4.5 stars
Serves bistro-inspired food, highlighting local ingredients with a lounge area, communal seating, and popular happy hour events.
838 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 255-7674
ForkAndFire.net
Rebel Dog Coffee Co. 4.5 stars
Trendy coffee shop offering small-batch craft coffee, espresso beverages, breakfast sandwiches, and baked goods.
345 Colt Hwy, Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 674-1810
RebelDogCoffeeCo.com
Wood-n-Tap 4.3 stars
Casual American brewpub featuring an expansive menu of comfort dishes, burgers, craft beer, along the Farmington River.
1593 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 773-6736
WoodNTap.com
Bruno's Café (Unionville) 4.9 stars
Cozy neighborhood café serving espresso drinks, breakfast options, paninis, and house-made baked.
55 Mill St, Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 470-3189
BrunosCafeCT.com
The Daily Grind (Unionville) 4.9 stars
Morning spot known for fresh-brewed coffee, specialty drinks, breakfast sandwiches, and light lunch fare.
17 Depot Pl, Unionville, CT 06085
(860) 673-5738
DailyGrindCT.com
Granby
FEATURED: Drago’s Kitchen 4.7 stars
Scratch cooked classic dishes with creative twists fill out a menu of elevated breakfast and lunch comfort foods.
7 Mill Pond Dr Ste C, Granby, CT 06035
(860) 413-3021
DragosKitchen.com
Grassroots Ice Cream & Deep Roots Street Food 4.6 stars
A unique dual-concept eatery featuring all-natural, house-made micro-batch ice cream with inventive, rotating flavors and globally inspired street food including tacos, gyros, falafel, and specialty burgers.
4 Park Pl, Granby, CT 06035 [860-653-6303]
2 Wilcox Street, Simsbury, CT 06070 [860-256-8889]
GrassrootsIceCream.com
Additional mentions
Brookside Bagels – Simsbury - BrooksideBagelsCT.com
Butchers & Bakers – Farmington - ButchersAndBakers.com
Canton Creamery – Canton - CantonCreameryCT.com
Carol's Lunchbox at Westwoods – Farmington - CarolsLunchBoxCT.com
Doro Marketplace – Avon - DoroMkpl.com
The Elephant Trail – Avon - TheElephantTrail.com
Farley's Pub – Simsbury - FarleysPubCT.com
J. Foster Ice Cream – Avon – JFosterIceCream.com
Julien's – Granby - JuliensFarmStore.com
Old Well Tavern – Simsbury - OldWellTavern.com
The Olive Bar – Unionville - OliveBarCT.com
Naples – Farmington - NaplesPizza.net
North House – Avon - TheNorthHouse.com
Table 570 Asian Fusion – Simsbury - Table570.com
There are so many amazing places for FOOD in FV that it's too hard to choose, so use this list and go to them all!