Old Lyme Inn

Name: Old Lyme Inn
Address: 85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT, United States, 06371
Telephone: (860) 434-2600
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.5

4.5

531 Reviews

$50 and over

American

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The Old Lyme Inn’s restaurant and bar offers guests contemporary New England Fare in a casual yet elegant atmosphere. Our chef embraces the changing seasons and bounty of the Connecticut River Valley to offer creative menus that change weekly.
Since it's opening in April 2012, the restaurant has quickly become a celebrated meeting place for visitors and locals alike. The inn boasts three different dining rooms, a grand eight seat bar and a fireplace adorned library. The Side Door Jazz Club offers shows every Friday and Saturday night and has been recognized by 'Down Beat' magazine as one of the best jazz venues in the world.
Whether you're joining us for our famous 'Jazzy' brunch, cozying up with a friend at our afternoon tea or enjoying an elegant dinner before a show at the Side Door; we can't wait to exceed your expectations.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Phone number
(860) 434-2600
Website
http://www.oldlymeinn.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Sichanh Patana
Private party facilities
The Peterson room is the ideal size for an intimate party for 18 guests. Our more formal, larger main dining room will accommodate up to 70 guests.During good weather our patio has served as a wonderful pre-dinner cocktail site.

Location
85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371
Neighborhood
Old Lyme
Cross street
Boston Post Rd.
Parking details
Large open parking lot on property.
Entertainment
Live entertainment on selected evenings in the lobby or when whether permitting our patio.Visit theSideDoor, a premier jazz club featuring world renowned jazz artist as well has local jazz artists. Selected by Connecticut Magazine for 2014 as Best Live Jazz in Connecticut. Please visit our website for upcoming shows.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Cozy Autumn Tea
$40.00 per person
Sep 16 - Oct 22, 2023
It's Fall, Ya'll! Get out your scarves and matching gloves - It's time for Cozy Autumn Tea. Relax with friends and enjoy a fall selection of Harney & Sons Fine Teas accompanied by Cider Tea Cakes, Rosemary-Maple Shortbread, Apple Hand Pies and other petite sweets. Sip a cup of Heirloom Bartlett Pear or Apple-Cinnamon while savoring tea sandwiches including Caramelized Apple & Brie, Roasted Beet & Herbed Goat Cheese and Waldorf Chicken Salad.
Pop Up Burger Night
$30.00 per person
Oct 1, 2023 only
Pop-Up Burger Night! Our popular Burger Night returns! Join us from 4:30-6:30pm for a special prix-fixe burger menu! Let us do the cooking and enjoy the perfect pre-show meal before the Nicole Zuratitis CD Release Celebration in The Side Door (need not attend the show to come to burger night though!). Menu will include: CHOICE OF: - Inn Burger - Salmon Burger - Veggie Burger - Grilled Chicken Sandwich PLUS: - petite salad or french fries & - assorted dessert choice Price is $30 per person plus additional 20% service fee + tax
Spooky Tea
$40.00 per person
Oct 28, 2023 only
Get your hats and brooms ready...our annual "Spooky Tea" is creeping up on us. We're concocting amazing desserts and a special potion of a prosecco cocktail. Mummy hand pies, bewitched cupcakes and spider web cookies...Little ghouls and crypt keepers alike will enjoy this SpoOoky celebration!

The Big Breakfast*$22.00
2 eggs any style, choice of bacon, sausage or ham, toast, home fries, and a pancake or French toast
Old Lyme Inn Wake-Up Sammy*$16.00
2 eggs any style, smoked bacon, roasted garlic aioli, tomato, cheddar, grilled brioche roll, home fries
Classic Eggs Benedict*$18.00
Toasted English muffin, Canadian bacon, poached eggs, Hollandaise, home fries
California Benedict*$19.00
Toasted English muffin, avocado, tomato, poached eggs, Hollandaise, red onion, home fries
2 Eggs Any Style*$14.00
Choice of ham, sausage or bacon, toast, home fries
Belgian Waffle$16.00
With whipped cream & fresh fruit
Build Your Own Omelette$18.00
Choice of 3 items-tomato, spinach, mushroom, pepper, bacon, ham & cheese (American, Swiss, provolone or cheddar), home fries and toast

Salads

Add A Salad Topper: chicken / shrimp / steak / salmon $9

Laotian Chicken Salad$20.00
Chef's family recipe; sliced marinated chicken, cabbage, carrots, scallions, mushrooms, cilantro, cucumber, cashews, mixed greens, soy-ginger vinaigrette
Classic Caesar$12.00
Chopped romaine hearts, parmesan, brioche croutons
House Salad$11.00
Mixed greens, cherry tomato, English cucumber, red onion, feta, white balsamic vinaigrette

Sandwiches

All Sandwiches Served with Choice of Petite Salad or French Fries

Turkey Avocado BLT$18.00
Turkey, avocado, bacon, aioli, croissant
The Jazzy Brunch Burger*$20.00
8 oz. choice ground beef, American cheese, over easy egg, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato, grilled brioche roll

Sides

Bacon, Ham, Sausage$5.00
Toast$3.00
Croissant$4.00
Home Fries$4.00
Fresh Fruit$6.00

What 531 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Connecticut
Great for brunch

531 Reviews

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MichaelM
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
A bit pricy for breakfast but experience is vey good and we’ll do it again.
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NatalieG
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience5
Lovely venue and attentive service. Food was good, not outstanding. Limited choices. Well staffed, attractive restaurant.
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EllenF
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food4service5ambience5
Very quaint Inn. The restaurant is in the downstairs of an old, large New England mansion. There are three rooms. The two front rooms are quiet room which was once the parlor, and bar room of dark mahogany. Both rooms have large windows overlooking the front porch, lawn, and Florence Griswold House across the street. Love the atmosphere. The food was very good. It's perfect for dining where you can hear the conversation of your companions. A third room is a dark bar/lounge. Their are Impressionist landscapes hung throughout, many available through the Cooley Gallery down the street. I always bring guests here before or after a tour of the museum.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere, friendly staff and delicious food! Can’t wait to go back.
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Stratt
Greater Boston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our anniversary lunch…we wanted someplace quaint and romantic. This was perfect choice. Food was yummy from appetizer to dessert. Waitress was friendly and pleasant. Even put a candle on our dessert for our anniversary.
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Tigerlily
Greater Boston
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
As always, our afternoon at Old Lyme Inn was very enjoyable. Service was a bit slower than usual (regular staff may have had the day off or returned to school, etc.) -- but our server was very nice, very pleasant, helpful and efficient, so no complaints. Brunch entrees were excellent, as always. And we love the jazz trio (glad to see the bass player again).
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Marlene
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing! We really enjoyed not only the outside eating area but the great jazz trio. The food was excellent and reasonable...and the staff couldn't be more accommodating. It was a beautiful day and so relaxing to eat while listening to music. We will definitely go back!
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notacritic
Greater Boston
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall3food2service2ambience4
The high tea appeared hastily thrown together. There was nothing special about it at all which you'd expect for $50 a person (they automatically included a 20% tip). And they were obviously short handed so wait times were long.
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Bifo
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Simply wonderful. Staff is great food is excellent and a charming atmosphere
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BarbaraB
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
The menu was quite limited. I would have appreciated one interesting salad option.
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lesliek
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Afternoon tea at the Old Lyme Inn is excellent! Our server Emily was wonderful. The food and tea was delicious.
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Diana
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
Saturday afternoon tea was fantastic. Quaint atmosphere with great service and yummy food and tea
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LaylaB
New York Area
31 reviews
vip
3.0
31 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience5
Lovely location for afternoon tea. Too much food though. It would be better if tiny tea sandwiches were served. Everything as tasty though.
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Tigerlily
Greater Boston
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We went to Old Lyme Inn for brunch, one of our favorite outings, and -- as always -- had a lovely experience. After a long spell of heat & humidity, the weather turned cooler and pleasant, perfect for sitting outdoors under the maple tree -- and with live music. We lucked out by having our favorite waitress, also. The food was excellent, as it always is -- California Benedict for me and my sister-in-law, eggs over easy with sausages for my husband. Great setting....great service....great food. Thanks again, Old Lyme Inn!
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ColmanFahey
Chicago
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We alwyas love to go to the Old Lyme Inn for a Jazz Brunch. The Staff are always amazing. The food is awesome, and the Jazz is always awesome. We sat outside under a tree in the shade on a gorgeous Sunday morning. We could not have asked for anything more. All 7 of us loved the experience, and we will be back!!
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LisaB
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience5
We attended the Jazzy Brunch outside under the large sheltering trees with a duo of musicians on keyboard and string bass. The music and ambiance were spectacular.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on July 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
My friend and I are frequent flyers at the Old Lyme Inn. Great staff, great food, great atmosphere. We are always made to feel welcome. And the entertainment at the Side Door Jazz Club is top of the line.
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WalterL
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience4
Location/setting is nice. Food was not commensurate with the price. Service was spotty, possibly understaffed during my visit. Place presents as if a high end place - but it’s just high prices with mid-level food at best.
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MaryAnn
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2023
overall4food3service5ambience5
They should have come up with a better approach to the protein part of the meal. A scrape of overcooked chicken and beef was not enjoyable.
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DanielK
Dublin
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, and service is fantastic. The Jazz show was world class.
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Catherine
E. Tennessee
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Party of two. We had a table outside. The weather was perfect. Service was impeccable and the food was great. Highly recommend for a date night or small group dinner.
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PRMA
Greater Boston
14 reviews
3.0
14 reviews
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall3food3service3ambience3
Server was pleasant and friendly, but did not know how to be a server. Brought drinks in her hands with no napkins, reached across me to serve the person on my right, apparently didn’t want to walk the extra three steps.
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MariaN
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 12, 2023
overall3food2service3ambience4
I was there for a fundraiser, the food was prettier dismal even if it was a tight budget.
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LisaM
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on July 8, 2023
overall4food3service4ambience4
Tea with an American twist in a nice traditional New England setting. Good hot and cold tea selection. The sandwiches were tasty.
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ChristinaG
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love this place so much! Brought my 7yr old for tea and the women were so kind to her! Just came for jazzy brunch with my entire family and we all loved. Thank you!
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Kathyc
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had amazing food and delicious cocktails at the Old Lyme Inn! The staff was attentive but not intrusive. After dinner, we went to the Side Door Jazz Bar and saw the Mimi Fox Organ Trio It was a great show! Looking forward to returning to the Inn.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The experience was great, the food, service, Dan Steven’s and the Mello Men were great!!! An Excellent venue to listen to some Jazz and Blues Bands. A great time had by all!!!
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Lanaz
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I recently had the pleasure of indulging in a jazz brunch at Old Lyme Inn, and I must say, it was an absolutely enchanting experience! The combination of delectable cuisine and soulful live jazz music created an ambiance that was truly captivating. The staff was friendly and attentive, ensuring that every aspect of our visit was flawless. The menu offered nice choices of brunch options. And the live jazz band? They were absolutely phenomenal, adding a layer of magic to the entire experience. If you're looking for a unique and unforgettable brunch experience, I highly recommend this place. You won't be disappointed!
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Teddi
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on June 18, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
it was a lovely day and the Inn was very pleasant! The air conditioner was a little high so it was somewhat cold!! Our server was very sweet and accommodating and pleasant! A very nice lunch 🥗 Thank you
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SettlerCT
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Lovely, setting and decent food. The menu is good, but would benefit from a little more variety. In particular, the dessert offerings could be updated. A very nice restaurant in a lovely little town.
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KirstenD
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a beautiful day to sit outside and enjoy the jazz breakfast!
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ValerieM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Afternoon tea - great ladies outing. Beautiful food, plenty of tea, a great afternoon
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AgaW
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful experience at the Old Lyme Inn for afternoon tea! The creativity of decoration, the delicious food, the warm welcoming atmosphere and the great art and historic building and landscaping bring me back each month!
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CTyankee
New York Area
23 reviews
4.0
23 reviews
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
The Old Lyme Inn is a charming quiet hideaway on a main thoroughfare in a small town. We went for a prix-fixe Friday night dinner and were delighted - scrumptious scallop risotto, a hearty Caesar Salad, and just the right portion of a dessert to top it off.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What is Lyme? It has been nothing but positive. Staff is amazing and attentive. We always have fabulous meals there. Love the jazz, brunch and music is amazing and well done. I would always recommend the old Lyme hey Inn for tea or jazz, brunch or any meal that you choose to have there. Again, the staff is amazing, and so is the food. You will not be disappointed. He will be returning on a regular basis Amazing
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lgmah
Raleigh
47 reviews
vip
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on June 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Afternoon Tea was lovely. A nice selection of 3 teas, and a substantial variety of sweets and savories on the tiers. Didn’t love that the 20% gratuity was automatically added (called a service charge) with an explanation that your tip also goes towards payment for the kitchen staff and other staff members… along with a suggestion to add more if you actually want your server to receive the amount she should be receiving to begin with. For that reason, not sure I’ll return. The experience itself, however, was very nice. Our party of four enjoyed it.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
29 reviews
vip
5.0
29 reviews
Dined on June 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it! Can’t wait to go back! Everything was delicious! Beautiful setting!
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AndreaJ
Greater Boston
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on May 28, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
What a hidden gem! This is the perfect place for outdoor brunch on a nice day. The food and drinks (they have about 6 different kinds of mimosas) were great. And the live jazz band is truly a unique experience. Excellent spot for a date, girls outing, or other celebration.
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Jessica
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a beautiful setting at this quintessential Connecticut inn. The owners and their staff are so welcoming and friendly. Specialty cocktails, live jazz music and carefully-prepared, delicious food served on the patio under big shade trees - it doesn't get any better than this!
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SUSAND
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service were excellent! Really enjoyed the jazz brunch.
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FAQs

Old Lyme Inn is rated 4.5 stars by 531 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 2 times today

Experiences are available.

85 Lyme Street, Old Lyme, CT 06371

Additional information

Cross street
Boston Post Rd.
Neighborhood
Old Lyme
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 9:00 am–2:00 pm Afternoon Tea Sat 11:30 am–2:00 pm Lunch Thu, Fri 11:30 am–2:00 pm Dinner Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–8:00 pm
Cuisines
American, Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service, Contemporary American
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Large open parking lot on property.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sichanh Patana
Entertainment
Live entertainment on selected evenings in the lobby or when whether permitting our patio.Visit theSideDoor, a premier jazz club featuring world renowned jazz artist as well has local jazz artists. Selected by Connecticut Magazine for 2014 as Best Live Jazz in Connecticut. Please visit our website for upcoming shows.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.oldlymeinn.com/
Phone number
(860) 434-2600
Private party facilities
The Peterson room is the ideal size for an intimate party for 18 guests. Our more formal, larger main dining room will accommodate up to 70 guests.During good weather our patio has served as a wonderful pre-dinner cocktail site.

Old Lyme Inn

Make a reservation

Additional information

Experiences

Cozy Autumn Tea

Pop Up Burger Night

Spooky Tea

Menu

Breakfast

The Big Breakfast*$22.00

Old Lyme Inn Wake-Up Sammy*$16.00

Classic Eggs Benedict*$18.00

California Benedict*$19.00

2 Eggs Any Style*$14.00

Belgian Waffle$16.00

Build Your Own Omelette$18.00

Salads

Laotian Chicken Salad$20.00

Classic Caesar$12.00

House Salad$11.00

Sandwiches

Turkey Avocado BLT$18.00

The Jazzy Brunch Burger*$20.00

Sides

Bacon, Ham, Sausage$5.00

Toast$3.00

Croissant$4.00

Home Fries$4.00

Fresh Fruit$6.00

What 531 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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