We have many incredible dining options in Connecticut, but there is something special about finding an unexpected spot that serves spectacular food. Tucked away in rural Litchfield, there is a countryside restaurant that packs unbelievable flavor onto every plate. The Mountainside Cafe serves some of the best breakfast and lunch you’ve ever tasted and you’re going to want to check it out.
Falls Village is located in the northwest corner of the Nutmeg State and nestled in this small place is the Mountainside Cafe. This restaurant is open daily for breakfast and lunch and might be one of the best kept secrets in the state, the food is downright delicious.
There is nothing pretentious about this cafe. The interior is clean and cheerful with plenty of light streaming in the large windows. This is a good thing, because when the artfully crafted dishes come out of the kitchen, you will want to see exactly how stunning the food looks, before you dive in.
Start your day with the impressive steak and egg canapés drizzled with a poached egg yolk. Full of flavor, these hearty little bites will wake you up for sure.
Or you can try one of the hot breakfast skillets that feature eggs and a mix of other additional locally sourced ingredients creating a melody of flavor in your mouth. The farm to table dishes at the Mountainside Cafe are just spectacular.
Lunch at this countryside restaurant takes common fare to a whole new level. You might want to start off with the warm cajun crab dip with toasted pita chips.
The Mountainside Cafe creates delicious salads that are not your ordinary garden variety using seasonal ingredients to get the freshest taste possible. The chef in this kitchen takes pride in every single dish he carefully composes.
The Mountainside Cafe also has a little bakery where you can select delicious homemade sweat treats and croissants. The next time you are out in Falls Village, plan a visit to this cafe, it has some of the best doggone food in the state.
Mountainside Cafe is located at
251 Rt. 7 S.,
Falls Village, Connecticut. They are open daily from 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Have you been to visit this countryside restaurant yet? What is your favorite thing on the menu or do you have more than one? Let us know in the comments section below.
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