Guidebook for Windham
Food Scene
Exquisitely prepared small plates fare. Delicious. Great wine and beer selection. Music on the patio dining during warm weather.
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Cafemantic
948 Main StExquisitely prepared small plates fare. Delicious. Great wine and beer selection. Music on the patio dining during warm weather.
Locals love the breakfast at Hoppy Days Diner . Plate sized pancakes. Specials like Guava Filled Brioche French Toast. Empanada breakfast special. The house Sunflower bread is all that yum and more. Plate sized pancakes! You may not know what to order! Lots of hometown flavor here ; )
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Thread City Diner Willimantic
931 Main StLocals love the breakfast at Hoppy Days Diner . Plate sized pancakes. Specials like Guava Filled Brioche French Toast. Empanada breakfast special. The house Sunflower bread is all that yum and more. Plate sized pancakes! You may not know what to order! Lots of hometown flavor here ; )
That Breakfast Place
37 Boston Post RdFantastic breakfast in Windham.
The Fish Market
1307 Main StreetFresh catch fish and take out
Ice Cream lovers owe it to themselves to try the best Ice Cream in..the world? Personal favorites are the older recipes; Strawberry, with whole strawberries in each bite, Maple Walnut, with real Maple syrup flavor and large Walnuts, Black Raspberry. The newer flavors like Husky Tracks are popular, but the older recipes have the textures that make this ice cream famous. This dairy bar is a fun place to visit with an in house dairy room (no longer in use) has a great collection of old milk bottles. Close to Horse Barn Hill, and the stable of Morgan Horses. After eating ice cream, why not visit the barns and then stop off at the Ballard Puppet Museum or any of the fun UCONN points of interest.
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UConn Dairy Bar
17 Manter RdIce Cream lovers owe it to themselves to try the best Ice Cream in..the world? Personal favorites are the older recipes; Strawberry, with whole strawberries in each bite, Maple Walnut, with real Maple syrup flavor and large Walnuts, Black Raspberry. The newer flavors like Husky Tracks are popular, but the older recipes have the textures that make this ice cream famous. This dairy bar is a fun place to visit with an in house dairy room (no longer in use) has a great collection of old milk bottles. Close to Horse Barn Hill, and the stable of Morgan Horses. After eating ice cream, why not visit the barns and then stop off at the Ballard Puppet Museum or any of the fun UCONN points of interest.
Fenton River Grill
135 Storrs Rdon the way to UCONN.
A Mano Taco Shop
45 High Street
Tony's Pizza
117 Main StreetTony's is mecca for Eastern CT style pizza
Illianos of North Windham
361 Boston Post RoadIf you like a Sicilian Slice, this is the place. Across from Walmart.
Apollos is a Greek family run Restaurant - super warm and inviting owners. It's close to the house, has a bar, generous portions and the good vibes alone make it a nice place to visit.
Apollo Pizza Restaurant & Grill
685 Windham RoadApollos is a Greek family run Restaurant - super warm and inviting owners. It's close to the house, has a bar, generous portions and the good vibes alone make it a nice place to visit.
Tacos La Rosa
255 Main St100% delish PR Tacos
Step back 70 years in time to this charming OG ice cream and burger shop
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Shady Glen
840 Middle Turnpike EStep back 70 years in time to this charming OG ice cream and burger shop
Aero Diner
361 Boston Post RdCute diner car, great hand cut fries, breakfast and lunch and dinner
Not Only Juice
790 Main StCooked and raw foods, delicious juices, vegan -- a beautiful space to meet friends.
Bagel One
351 Boston Post RdGreat bagels, across from Walmart and near the airport.
Ice cream by Connecticut’s Farmer's Cow cooperative. Also can pick up milk, eggs, coffee along with your panini.
Farmer's Cow Calfe & Creamery
86 Storrs RdIce cream by Connecticut’s Farmer's Cow cooperative. Also can pick up milk, eggs, coffee along with your panini.
Pick your own Raspberries (and more) just 10-minute drive from the house. https://www.raspberryknoll.com/
Raspberry Knoll Farm
163 North Windham RoadPick your own Raspberries (and more) just 10-minute drive from the house. https://www.raspberryknoll.com/
Local favorite for summertime. Burgers and more. Ice Cream. Outdoor eating on picnic tables. Fun relaxed outdoor eating.
Oliver's Dairy Bar & Grill
490 Boston Post RdLocal favorite for summertime. Burgers and more. Ice Cream. Outdoor eating on picnic tables. Fun relaxed outdoor eating.
The Main Moose
94 Connecticut 66Outdoor eating, burgers and more.
Ice cream! In September, harvest season, they serve their special Corn Ice Cream! Cute Farmstand Store, a chill spot in the country to enjoy a cone at a picnic table and enjoy time with the farm animals near the shop.
Ekonk Hill Turkey Farm
227 Ekonk Hill RdIce cream! In September, harvest season, they serve their special Corn Ice Cream! Cute Farmstand Store, a chill spot in the country to enjoy a cone at a picnic table and enjoy time with the farm animals near the shop.
Panaderia Pan Del Sinai LLC
848 Main StreetYummy bakery
Cambera Farm Bakery
Sourdough donuts and more. Open mornings for that sourdough craving.
Garibaldis Mexican restaurant
28 North StreetParks & Nature
Expensive parking, but for a great Rhode Island beach with good surf, it's on the list.
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Državna plaža Misquamicut
Expensive parking, but for a great Rhode Island beach with good surf, it's on the list.
Mansfield Hollow Dam
Place to walk, bike, paddle a canoe...
Very pretty and can walk along the railroad tracks. Some people go fishing around the tracks.
Scotland Dam
Very pretty and can walk along the railroad tracks. Some people go fishing around the tracks.
Beautiful waterfalls and hiking trails. A historic and possibly mystical site. The further you hike up the trail, the closer you will get to the true beauty of this magic place.
Dianas Pool Road
Dianas Pool RoadBeautiful waterfalls and hiking trails. A historic and possibly mystical site. The further you hike up the trail, the closer you will get to the true beauty of this magic place.
Very nice fruit orchard. pick your own strawberries, blueberries, peaches and apples.
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Buell's Orchard
108 Crystal Pond RdVery nice fruit orchard. pick your own strawberries, blueberries, peaches and apples.
Hammonasset Beach State Park
1288 Boston Post RdHit the beach!
Rocky Neck State Park Bathing Beach
McCook Point Park
Lavender Pond Farm
318 Roast Meat Hill RdThe East Coast Greenway connects 15 states, 450 cities and towns, and 3,000 miles of people-powered trails from Maine to Florida —the country’s longest biking and walking route.
East Coast Greenway
East Coast GreenwayThe East Coast Greenway connects 15 states, 450 cities and towns, and 3,000 miles of people-powered trails from Maine to Florida —the country’s longest biking and walking route.
Shopping
woo hooo old fashioned drive in, get your popcorn and cozy up in the car for all night movies
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Mansfield Drive-In Theatre
228 Stafford Rdwoo hooo old fashioned drive in, get your popcorn and cozy up in the car for all night movies
Fantastic prices can be had at this Antiques marketplace. For one of the prettiest drives in Connecticut, from my house follow route 97 and enjoy the sweet town of Putnam. Unspoiled, real charm.
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Antiques Marketplace
109 Main StreetFantastic prices can be had at this Antiques marketplace. For one of the prettiest drives in Connecticut, from my house follow route 97 and enjoy the sweet town of Putnam. Unspoiled, real charm.
Eastbrook Road
Eastbrook RoadEastbrook Mall, the little mall that could...
Swift Waters Artisans' Co-Op
866 Main StIf you are looking for everything from low priced condiments, to tents and camping gear, here is the spot. My friends from out of town LOVE stopping at Ocean State, just to see what is in the grab bag de jour. Great place to pick up affordable staples etc, things you won't be taking home when the trip is over.
Ocean State Job Lot
503 E Main StIf you are looking for everything from low priced condiments, to tents and camping gear, here is the spot. My friends from out of town LOVE stopping at Ocean State, just to see what is in the grab bag de jour. Great place to pick up affordable staples etc, things you won't be taking home when the trip is over.
Everything Else
University of Connecticut
UCONN, Huskies fever!
Državni park Devil's Hopyard
366 Hopyard RdLocal park and waterfalls
Beautiful Old Groton, the magnificent coast of the sea.
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Bluff Point State Park
55 Depot RdBeautiful Old Groton, the magnificent coast of the sea.
Check out the Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours for Halloween!
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The Mark Twain House & Museum
351 Farmington AveCheck out the Graveyard Shift Ghost Tours for Halloween!
Grocery Markets
Big Y World Class Market
141b Storrs RdFresh Fish and a good deli with fresh sushi rolls
Great produce provided by local farms, this co-op is run by dedicated members and supports thriving local agriculture scene.
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Willimantic Food Co-op
91 Valley StGreat produce provided by local farms, this co-op is run by dedicated members and supports thriving local agriculture scene.
This is the place for cuts of meat for grilling. Its also the closest grocery store to my house.
Windham IGA
422 Windham RoadThis is the place for cuts of meat for grilling. Its also the closest grocery store to my house.
Walmart Supercenter
474 Boston Post Rdwhen you need whatever whenever ; )
ALDI
332 Boston Post RdStop & Shop
1391 Main StFavored local grocery store.
Closest Asian Market near my house, don't be fooled by the exterior housed in an old Starbucks that went out of business in 2009 - this place has fresh cabbages, all kinds of cooking essentials for the Asian table.
Yelp review:
This is a gem of a place, and the only one that I know of, specializing in Asian groceries in the Willimantic area. It is unassuming, in the former home of a bagel shop, with the word "Asian" crudely placed in the round part of the bagel sign the only indicator if its presence.
The inside is packed, somewhat haphazardly, with all manner of interesting, mostly Chinese, types of food. They have sauces, rices, spices, teas, frozen foods including a variety of packaged foods, dumplings, and even some vegetables and fish. They also have a variety of Chinese-labelled snack food and candy and a selection of housewares such as utensils and kitchen gadgets. The store is crowded, with boxes of merchandise apparently awaiting shelving, stacked and balanced everywhere, and there is also a rear section, previously the kitchen of the bagel place, that now seems to serve as the "warehouse."
The proprietor is a very friendly and helpful man, and it appears that he runs the place by himself. He is always busy unboxing and shelving merchandise when not waiting on customers. Most of the clientele seem to be Chinese, which is a good sign in my opinion. Because I do not speak or read Chinese, I frequently need to ask him for assistance, and because his English is not great, communication is a challenge, but I appreciate that he has always been helpful and patient with me.
My favorite item is the frozen dumplings ...
Oriental Groceries
327 Boston Post RoadClosest Asian Market near my house, don't be fooled by the exterior housed in an old Starbucks that went out of business in 2009 - this place has fresh cabbages, all kinds of cooking essentials for the Asian table.
Yelp review:
This is a gem of a place, and the only one that I know of, specializing in Asian groceries in the Willimantic area. It is unassuming, in the former home of a bagel shop, with the word "Asian" crudely placed in the round part of the bagel sign the only indicator if its presence.
The inside is packed, somewhat haphazardly, with all manner of interesting, mostly Chinese, types of food. They have sauces, rices, spices, teas, frozen foods including a variety of packaged foods, dumplings, and even some vegetables and fish. They also have a variety of Chinese-labelled snack food and candy and a selection of housewares such as utensils and kitchen gadgets. The store is crowded, with boxes of merchandise apparently awaiting shelving, stacked and balanced everywhere, and there is also a rear section, previously the kitchen of the bagel place, that now seems to serve as the "warehouse."
The proprietor is a very friendly and helpful man, and it appears that he runs the place by himself. He is always busy unboxing and shelving merchandise when not waiting on customers. Most of the clientele seem to be Chinese, which is a good sign in my opinion. Because I do not speak or read Chinese, I frequently need to ask him for assistance, and because his English is not great, communication is a challenge, but I appreciate that he has always been helpful and patient with me.
My favorite item is the frozen dumplings ...
Drinks & Nightlife
Beer brewed in house, located in the old post office, truly a town favorite.
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Willimantic Brewing Company
967 Main StBeer brewed in house, located in the old post office, truly a town favorite.
Great local Irish pub, Guinness, Fish n Chips, very welcoming vibe.
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The Harp on Church
69 Church StGreat local Irish pub, Guinness, Fish n Chips, very welcoming vibe.
Shopping, Dining, Entertainment, a world class Museum, Mashantucket Nation is worth the 40 minute drive.
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Foxwoods Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line BlvdShopping, Dining, Entertainment, a world class Museum, Mashantucket Nation is worth the 40 minute drive.
Sightseeing
Stari Sturbridge Village
1 Old Sturbridge Village RdThis place brings me back, used to go with my Grandmother to buy Johnny Cake Meal. It is the oldest continually run Gristmill in the US.
Kenyon's Grist Mill
21 Glen Rock RdThis place brings me back, used to go with my Grandmother to buy Johnny Cake Meal. It is the oldest continually run Gristmill in the US.