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Reviewed 28 July 2023

On my second visit, I finally ventured out to the back deck with my breakfast and coffee, and WOW! Great view. Friendly staff. Really good breakfast sandwich. I'm sad my town doesn't have such a place.

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 26 July 2023 via mobile

Nicely fixed up cafe in the heart of New London. Coffee choices excellent! Friendly service! Iced coffees were excellent! Old fashioned coffee cake was delish!

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 30 May 2023

Disappointed after reading the rave reviews. Self service ordering. Food came to the table cold. Reminded me of a 60’s coffee house . Outdoor seating wasn’t scenic and we moved back inside due to the noise of construction. Never again!

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 29 May 2023 via mobile

A very busy place but worth the wait in line. You must order at the register and then take a seat and they'll bring your food to you. While they don't have cold brew, their iced coffee is very good. We had bacon, egg and...cheese on a croissant and a apple Danish. Everything was very delicious and again well worth the wait so much so that we went back 2 days in a row. If you have a dog they do have an outside seating area on the deck. We didn't bring our dogs with us, but it's nice to know that that is available. There is parking behind the building on the railroad side or in front on the main street. The pricing moderate not inexpensive but again I thought well worth the priceMore

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 27 March 2023

Had lunch here. We expected to eat outside on their great deck, however it was still a bit chilly. The place keeps updating things--new display cases for their deserts, they relocated the water/ soda dispenser, put in new seating, etc. Every time we go there,...they have the place looking nicer and nicer. I got my usual Lust salad which was hugh and delicious. My wife got the mozzarella/tomato/pesto sandwich which was also delicious. Great iced coffee and iced chai. Friendly service and reasonable prices.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 15 January 2023 via mobile

Such a bright, clean, inviting spot with a great menu. Grab a coffee or a delicious salad and head out to the deck with Waterview. Just doesn’t get much better. So glad new London has this wonderful spot. I will also mention that the cheese...danish, served hot, is the best cheese danish I have ever had anywhere. Don’t miss Muddy Waters!More

Date of visit: January 2023
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Ferdiana Dede, General Manager at Muddy Waters Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 22 March 2023

Thank you so much, Cindy!

Reviewed 22 October 2022

Very friendly staff. Highly recommend for breakfast or brunch and sit on the deck in the sun. Just get there before 3:00!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Ferdiana Dede, Owner at Muddy Waters Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 22 March 2023

Thank you so much for your positive feedback!

Reviewed 2 September 2022

This is by far a great place to eat and relax overlooking the water. The overview of the water is just so nice and staff is pleasant. Must try for sure. Great for small meetings outside and meeting the ladies/ men for late lunch.

Date of visit: May 2022
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Ferdiana Dede, Owner at Muddy Waters Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 22 March 2023

Thank you! We appreciate you and your positive feedback!

Reviewed 13 August 2022 via mobile

Found this place looking for breakfast. They have quite a variety of options but the pastries are irresistible. My coffee was delicious and the view is relaxing.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Ferdiana Dede, Owner at Muddy Waters Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 22 March 2023

Thank you, we appreciate your 5 star rating! We hope to see you soon!

Reviewed 26 July 2022

Really enjoyed the coffee and the atmosphere. Views of the river were great, and the café itself is pretty cute. Plenty of options for the friend I was with who doesn't drink coffee.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 13 July 2022

Went during Sailfest so the place was crowded but we found a table on the deck for the 5 of us. Coffee was wonderful and my ricotta egg sandwich delicious. Someone even sketched my image and gave it to me as a keepsake.

Date of visit: July 2022
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Reviewed 19 June 2022 via mobile

Quaint place. SUPER friendly staff. Locally roasted coffee,. Mainly sandwiches and pastries. Had the Grinder, Tuna Melt and Roast Beef and Chicken Noodle Soup. Also had the Raspberry Crumble. All were very tasty with fresh ingredients. Sat on the back deck overlooking the river…also right...next to the passenger tracks. Enjoyed the scenery. Highly recommend this place!More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 5 February 2022

We traveled by rail from Boston to New London in order to get to Foxwoods. We had some time to kill so we walked around the corner from the station and chose Muddy Waters cafe to eat. What a wonderful experience! They had a variety...of pastries and sandwiches to order with beverages and we were very impressed by the service and quality of our food! I had a pesto chicken sandwich that could have fed two people and a tall coffee. My wife ate a delicious pastry. It was so nice that on our return journey we stopped there again and enjoyed another top notch meal. The only regret was the Winter weather prevented us sitting outside on the deck but the inside is cosy and interesting and we enjoyed every minute. Clearly it was also popular with locals because it was busy both times we visited. Well worth it.More

Date of visit: February 2022
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Ferdiana D, Owner at Muddy Waters Cafe, responded to this reviewResponded 7 April 2022

Thank you so much, so happy to hear you had a great time with us! We hope to see you soon :))

Reviewed 10 November 2021

On November 8th it was still pleasant enough to eat outside on their deck. I got the Lust Salad and it was bigger thab ever. A ton of tomatoes, olives, pimentos, cheese and good lettuce. My wife got a chicken sandwich with cheese and pesto....Both were delicious. Service was excellent and their prices great.More

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed 9 November 2021

Just had a fantastic lunch outside in the deck!! I highly recommend this place for lunch. The food and atmosphere were wonderful.

Date of visit: November 2021
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Muddy Waters Cafe is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4.5