Based on 144 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
169 Thames St, Groton, CT 06340
Phone: (860) 446-9348
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Hours
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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8 AM–1:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 8 AM–1:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–1:30 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–1:30 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–1:30 PM |
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Reviews
Kem Core
Had a lunch date here with my besties and it was a beautiful view of the Thames River since we sat outside. For anyone who doesn’t know, this restaurant employs individuals with special needs. The staff were incredibly friendly, prompt, and so happy to serve. The restaurant is very clean. There is plenty of parking available as well.
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Americo Menendez
First thing first.. A must go to Restaurant Experience !!!
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Mike Reed
Took over 60 minutes from sit down to receive meal. Food tasted good. Great mission statement which helped prepare people for career. The staff Staff was nice. Excellent view.
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Karla Ricci
Service was good, food was good, maybe a little slower than we were expecting it to be, but eating outside on the cover deck was great for me. I do love that they give an opportunity to everyone to work!!! I will go back again for breakfast with my husband.
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Stuart Krantz
I found this restaurant on Google Maps. I only gave it four stars for the same reason it deserves 10. It’s mostly staffed by people who are challenged – I hope you get my drift – I can’t think of the proper word. The wait person was good but a little “rigid”, IOW he didn’t know “Healthy Options” (versus hash browns) but he was fast and efficient.
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Vurgen Alvarado
Puffin’s is always serving up the best breakfast in town! What’s even better than the breakfast is the wonderful and caring staff on site! Stephen, Lonnie, and Sherri in the front are always smiling and ready to take your order while Chantalle, Kelly, Jessica & Heather are Chefin’ it up in the back to create plates like this! If your in the Groton area I suggest you stop in!
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Zachary Pichardo
I’m gonna be completely honest. I picked this place without batting an eye and I’m so happy I did. It’s a restaurant run almost entirely by special needs individuals and everything EVERYTHING is made from scratch in the restaurant. It means food takes a little longer but oh lawd was it worth it. The whole restaurant has a very open layout and is a really friendly space. The food was amazing. I’m from Jersey and I’m here on a weekend vacation and ordered the south western burger. Not only was it fresh, it was massive and the sliced tomato was thick and sweet and juicy. Honestly I would come back everyday for brunch. As a neurodivergent individual I felt pretty comfortable which is hard for me in public.
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Julie Ropson
Fantastic! Steven was our server and we absolutely loved every minute.
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Rebecca Roskam
First experience: when you walk in it’s just a simple cafe. Nothing grand. However, the view of the water is nice with the exception of the construction going on across the way.
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Shelley Sellars-Smith
LOVED this place! Loved our service and the food was stellar. Wish we had found this place earlier in our visit to CT. Will remember to go here if I am ever back in town. Love the concept and if you are near here you must stop by and enjoy the view and wonderful food. Sweet servers too!
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