Guidebook for West Hartford
Food Scene
WALKING-DISTANCE: Just around the corner, delicious authentic Vietnamese food, friendly owners, home-made feel.
Sun-Wed: closes at 8:30 PM. Thu-Sat: closes at 9:00 PM. Monday: closed
East West Indian
264 Park RdWALKING-DISTANCE: Just around the corner, delicious authentic Vietnamese food, friendly owners, home-made feel.
Sun-Wed: closes at 8:30 PM. Thu-Sat: closes at 9:00 PM. Monday: closed
WALKING-DISTANCE: Great coffee, nice space to go relax read a book or news in your wifi enable device of choice. Opens at 7:00AM every day. Mon-Thu and Sat: closes at 6:00PM, Fri at 8:00PM, Sun at 3PM
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J.René Coffee Roasters, LLC
320 Park RdWALKING-DISTANCE: Great coffee, nice space to go relax read a book or news in your wifi enable device of choice. Opens at 7:00AM every day. Mon-Thu and Sat: closes at 6:00PM, Fri at 8:00PM, Sun at 3PM
WALKING-DISTANCE: Good coffee, and delicious bakery (muffins and egg rolls are best). Opens at 7:AM and closes at 6:00PM.
A Little Something -Cake Studio
430 New Park AveWALKING-DISTANCE: Good coffee, and delicious bakery (muffins and egg rolls are best). Opens at 7:AM and closes at 6:00PM.
WALKING-DISTANCE: All the mainstays of a good diner menu (omelets, pancakes, corn beef hash, sausages) served up by friendly staff. Quick, affordable breakfast and lunch options (6am-2:30pm).
Quaker Diner
319 Park RdWALKING-DISTANCE: All the mainstays of a good diner menu (omelets, pancakes, corn beef hash, sausages) served up by friendly staff. Quick, affordable breakfast and lunch options (6am-2:30pm).
WALKING-DISTANCE: Trendy spot, mostly busy all the time; worthwhile if you are looking for great burgers and parmesan fries. Sun-Thu until 10 PM with bar til 1:00 AM. Fri-Sat until 11PM bar til 2:00AM
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Plan B Burger Bar - West Hartford
138 Park RdWALKING-DISTANCE: Trendy spot, mostly busy all the time; worthwhile if you are looking for great burgers and parmesan fries. Sun-Thu until 10 PM with bar til 1:00 AM. Fri-Sat until 11PM bar til 2:00AM
WALKING-DISTANCE: Authentic Mexican food. There are a few tables hosted by friendly server, though take-out is the best option. Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Mondays closed.
Los Adobes
169 Park RdWALKING-DISTANCE: Authentic Mexican food. There are a few tables hosted by friendly server, though take-out is the best option. Hours: Tue-Sun 11:00 AM-9:00 PM; Mondays closed.
WALKING-DISTANCE: Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night treats. Good ice-cream, cheap breakfast options. Closes at 11:00 PM, except Fri-Sat at 12:00 AM.
A.C. Petersen Farms Restaurant
240 Park RdWALKING-DISTANCE: Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night treats. Good ice-cream, cheap breakfast options. Closes at 11:00 PM, except Fri-Sat at 12:00 AM.
Arugula Bistro
953 Farmington AveBest flatbreads in town. Cozy atmosphere.
Treva
980 Farmington AveItalian cuisine, great for a romantic dinner or happy hour.
Barcelona Wine Bar
971 Farmington AveExcellent Spanish tapas and great cocktails.
Mexican-inspired restaurant, not authentic for my Mexican friends, nonetheless with great ambience and excellent margaritas.
Besito Mexican Restaurant - West Hartford, CT
46 S Main StMexican-inspired restaurant, not authentic for my Mexican friends, nonetheless with great ambience and excellent margaritas.
Ethiopian food with authentic flavor (less some of the hot spice). A large plate of Injera bread is served with delicious options of vegetables and meats.
Abyssinian Ethiopian Restaurant
100D Main StreetEthiopian food with authentic flavor (less some of the hot spice). A large plate of Injera bread is served with delicious options of vegetables and meats.
Great place for teas, coffees, drinks and sometimes meals. Large menu, cool servers. DJs during weekends.
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Tisane Euro-Asian Cafe
537 Farmington AveGreat place for teas, coffees, drinks and sometimes meals. Large menu, cool servers. DJs during weekends.
Fun Japanese Sushi restaurant, with a conveyor belt showcasing the dishes of the day.
Umi Sushi + Tapas
53 Isham RoadFun Japanese Sushi restaurant, with a conveyor belt showcasing the dishes of the day.
All tea-things at this fragrant store with a large selection of teas from China.
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The Green Teahouse
1008 Chapel StAll tea-things at this fragrant store with a large selection of teas from China.
La Petite France Bakery
967 Farmington AveAn eclectic place to have coffee, eat some French crepes and hang out.
WALKING-DISTANCE: This is a low-key restaurant and bar with a good and varied menu and excellent brunch on weekends.
14 Oakwood Ave
14 Oakwood AvenueWALKING-DISTANCE: This is a low-key restaurant and bar with a good and varied menu and excellent brunch on weekends.
WALKING-DISTANCE: Mainstay for traditional Chinese fare served in unassuming, family-friendly accommodations. Closes at 10:00 PM, except Fri-Sat at 11:00 PM.
179 Park Rd
179 Park RoadWALKING-DISTANCE: Mainstay for traditional Chinese fare served in unassuming, family-friendly accommodations. Closes at 10:00 PM, except Fri-Sat at 11:00 PM.
WALKING-DISTANCE: Fast-food chain preparing a variety of chicken wings & sides for takeout. Closes at 11:00 PM, except Fri-Sat at 12:00am.
285 Park Rd
285 Park RoadWALKING-DISTANCE: Fast-food chain preparing a variety of chicken wings & sides for takeout. Closes at 11:00 PM, except Fri-Sat at 12:00am.
WALKING-DISTANCE: Chinese & Japanese Food. Craving some sushi or noodles late? This is one of the few places open daily until 10pm...except the bars.
278 Park Rd
278 Park RoadWALKING-DISTANCE: Chinese & Japanese Food. Craving some sushi or noodles late? This is one of the few places open daily until 10pm...except the bars.
WALKING-DISTANCE: Thai food, have not tried it but guests said it was good. Closes at 9:30 PM, except Fri-Sat at 10:30pm.
312 Park Rd
312 Park RoadWALKING-DISTANCE: Thai food, have not tried it but guests said it was good. Closes at 9:30 PM, except Fri-Sat at 10:30pm.
WALKING-DISTANCE: A staple on Park, for 40 years... Good pizza, we like the garlic bread with mozzarella cheese! Open until 10:00 pm
337 Park Rd
337 Park RoadWALKING-DISTANCE: A staple on Park, for 40 years... Good pizza, we like the garlic bread with mozzarella cheese! Open until 10:00 pm
WALKING-DISTANCE: Family-friendly spot for New Haven-style thin-crust pizzas & large portions of Italian dishes.
Closes at 9:00 PM, except Fri-Sat at 10:00pm.
353 Park Rd
353 Park RoadWALKING-DISTANCE: Family-friendly spot for New Haven-style thin-crust pizzas & large portions of Italian dishes.
Closes at 9:00 PM, except Fri-Sat at 10:00pm.
Essentials
WALKING-DISTANCE: Everything you need to buy for your stay, if you want to cook your own meals, it's available at Hall's Market. It closes at 6:00PM Mon- Sat and is closed on Sundays!
Hall's Market
331 Park RdWALKING-DISTANCE: Everything you need to buy for your stay, if you want to cook your own meals, it's available at Hall's Market. It closes at 6:00PM Mon- Sat and is closed on Sundays!
The best place for organic, GMO-free food. The deli has a nice selection of daily hot meals and a buffet-style salad bar, usually with food available until 8:30pm on weekdays.
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Whole Foods Market
50 Raymond RdThe best place for organic, GMO-free food. The deli has a nice selection of daily hot meals and a buffet-style salad bar, usually with food available until 8:30pm on weekdays.
Sightseeing
The house/museum for the famous author, a delight for any history+literature buff.
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Maison et musée Mark Twain
351 Farmington AveThe house/museum for the famous author, a delight for any history+literature buff.
Right next to Twain's house is Harriet Beecher Stowe's, famous author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," a must-visit for any literature fan, especially of Victorian era works.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe Center
77 Forest StRight next to Twain's house is Harriet Beecher Stowe's, famous author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," a must-visit for any literature fan, especially of Victorian era works.
One of our favorites nature spots: Elizabeth Park is the oldest public Rose garden with beautiful roses, tulips and seasonal flowers planting by dedicated volunteers.
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Elizabeth Park Rose Garden
1561 Asylum AveOne of our favorites nature spots: Elizabeth Park is the oldest public Rose garden with beautiful roses, tulips and seasonal flowers planting by dedicated volunteers.
Shopping
If you are into house decor shopping, you'll find C&B right in the center of Blue Back Square.
Crate and Barrel
48 S Main StIf you are into house decor shopping, you'll find C&B right in the center of Blue Back Square.
WALKING-DISTANCE: Great selection of wines and beers (and other spirits!). Closes at 9:00 PM.
229 Park Rd
229 Park RoadWALKING-DISTANCE: Great selection of wines and beers (and other spirits!). Closes at 9:00 PM.
Everything Else
Need to mail a postcard while you visit Hartford? Here's to keeping the US Post Office open in the age of digital mail...
United States Postal Service
102 LaSalle RdNeed to mail a postcard while you visit Hartford? Here's to keeping the US Post Office open in the age of digital mail...
The only Argentinean bakery in Connecticut. If you are lucky, you will find sweet croissants in the morning and even more fortunate if there are any empanadas left. A must if you have not tried them.
Aby's Bakery
765 Farmington AveThe only Argentinean bakery in Connecticut. If you are lucky, you will find sweet croissants in the morning and even more fortunate if there are any empanadas left. A must if you have not tried them.
Arts & Culture
The first public museum continuously running in the US. A gorgeous collection of art, sculpture and antiques.
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Wadsworth Atheneum
600 Main StThe first public museum continuously running in the US. A gorgeous collection of art, sculpture and antiques.
Drinks & Nightlife
WALKING-DISTANCE: Guests who smoke have said that this hookah bar & lounge has a good menu of flavored tobacco & Middle Eastern decor.
134 Park Rd
134 Park RoadWALKING-DISTANCE: Guests who smoke have said that this hookah bar & lounge has a good menu of flavored tobacco & Middle Eastern decor.