Atlanta
This spare, converted brick house in Decatur is a wonderful bargain gourmet-sandwich counter where baguettes are stuffed with white anchovies and lemon…
Atlanta
This spare, converted brick house in Decatur is a wonderful bargain gourmet-sandwich counter where baguettes are stuffed with white anchovies and lemon…
Illinois
Fork into everything from Western favorites to Mexican and Italian while chatting up locals at the 1924 Ariston Cafe's fabulous retro counter.
Michigan
Head into the handsome, horse-themed Seabiscuit for well-made American fare alongside fine pints of beer. The smoked whitefish chowder, perch tacos, lamb…
Cape Cod
A pair of French bakers crowned in toques work the ovens at this buzzing bakery-cafe, creating crusty artisan breads, flaky croissants and sinful pastries…
Connecticut
Sit at the marble-topped bar with a glass of pinot grigio and watch the chef prepare wood-fired pizzas and northern Italian dishes, such as Tuscan bread…
Baltimore
LP is the best in Baltimore’s seafood stakes: working class, teasing smiles and the freshest crabs on the southside. Stop by on your way back from Fort…
Orlando
Bright little French bakery featuring rustic sandwiches, salads and omelets. Your best bet, though, is a pastry and coffee to go. Try the crusty homemade…
New Haven
This light-filled, new-and-used book-filled atrium (you won't believe how many books there are) is a delightful place to devour scrumptious sandwiches and…
Wisconsin
Chomp sandwiches or inventive specials like sweet-potato stew. You can eat 'em at the sturdy wood tables in the bright-painted interior, or outside on the…
Philadelphia
As one diner put it: 'Lobster roll. Drop mic.' Part of a casual East Coast chain serving authentic tastes of Maine using sustainably sourced seafood. Wash…
Connecticut
Sit down to English tea with crumpets, scones and clotted cream in this quaint wooden teashop. Tea comes served in china cups and there's a light menu of…
Maryland
This comfy, art-filled coffeehouse is a good spot for coffee and light bites (sandwiches, soups, salads) during the day and heartier bistro fare by night,…
Walt Disney World
Set inside an Aztec pyramid and surrounded by a re-created Mexican market, with perpetual night skies twinkling with Disney stars. Solid Mexican fare. Ask…
Chicago
Thanks to nearly nonstop hours and an enormous menu that has everything from Taiwanese-style fried turnip omelets to minced pork with spaghetti, beef hot…
Miami
One of Miami's best-loved food trucks, this one whips up excellent grilled cheese sandwiches. Unusual cheeses (like goat cheese, blue cheese, gouda) are…
The Adirondacks
This oft-recommended restaurant offers up globally minded cuisine using fresh, local ingredients. The menu changes often, so it's worth checking back in…
Connecticut
Drive in, snag a tree stump for a stool, crack open the cold beer or wine you've brought with you and order up a feast of littleneck clams, lobsters and…
New Orleans
This clean and quirky coffee and bread shop has smiling staff and vegan options for those who need them. It also features a nice area where you can sit…
Illinois
Fork in to all the French classics – coq au vin, caussoulet, bouillabaisse – at this cozy little bistro across from the Ernest Hemingway Museum. If…
Newport
Queue at this newcomer on the Newport restaurant scene for Japanese ramen noodles with a twist, such as Thai seafood ramen with sweet potato in a green…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
This Italian grocery store and butcher cuts a mean salami. If you’re planning a picnic, drop by and pick up a 9in sub sandwich or two (the Italian…
Catskills
What's not to love about this cheery little cafe-bar? It serves breakfast until 3pm, there's a great range of craft beers and inventive cocktails, and the…
Boston
The 'Modern' Pastry Shop feels anything but. This family-owned bakery has been making delectable cookies and cannoli for some 70 years. Always a contender…
Pittsburgh
Bread, pizza and torta rustica round out the menu alongside the biscotti. Charismatic owner Larry Laguttata offers a bread-baking class ($85) every Sunday…
Front Street Grill at Stillwater
Coastal North Carolina
The view reigns supreme at this inviting seafood spot overlooking Taylor's Creek. Nibble chili-lime shrimp tacos at lunch or seared backfin crab cakes at…
Upper Peninsula
This casual, quick-serve eatery serves up burgers, tater tots, fried whitefish and cans of beer in downtown Munising. Vegetarians get an excellent faux…
Connecticut
Friendly staff and spotless surrounds welcome you to this homey Chilean-Mexican joint serving delicious tacos, tamales and burritos as big as a baby's arm…
Minnesota
Classic Main St malt shop with an authentic 1950s' diner feel and an accompanying long list of deli favorites, burgers, patty melts, shakes, malts and ice…
Gold Coast
Tough to beat this winsome little cafe for a lavender latte and crêpe, be it sweet (chocolate and coconut, honey and almond) or savory (spinach and…
Providence
Since 1916, the brick ovens at this Federal Hill relic have turned out top-notch butterballs, torrone (a nougat and almond combo), amaretti, and dozens of…
Richmond
One of the anchors of Church Hill's thriving dining scene, the Roosevelt serves up modern Southern food by Beard-nominated chef Lee Gregory, alongside…
Portland
Pop in for fish-and-chips and plenty of deep-fried seafood at this no-fuss, family-friendly eatery on US 302. It's low on pretension, high on good cheer…
Orlando
Downtown high-energy diner specializing in over-the-top burgers with sweet-potato fries and serious cocktails. There's a Broadway Brunch with show tunes,…
Sackets Harbor Brewing Company
New York
Open daily and year-round, this harborside operation offers sandwiches, burgers and seafood with a view, plus around eight beers on tap, including its own…
Virginia
Perched over a peaceful creek near Back Bay, Blue Pete's has an enchanting woodland setting and a wide-ranging and well-priced menu: oysters, gumbo, she…
Minneapolis
The crowded dining room has all the ambience of a high-school cafeteria, but people don't come for the atmosphere, but rather the well-done Vietnamese…
Indiana
The Village Inn sells sublime pies, such as the best-selling rhubarb custard. Bonneted women in pastel dresses come in at 4:30am to bake the flaky wares…
Massachusetts
For dessert, try this Austrian bakery, near the outer end of the Neck. Helmut's serves various strudels, filled croissants, pastries, cider and coffee…
Wisconsin
Cheerful and cozy Himal Chuli serves up homemade Nepali fare, including momos (dumplings), quati (winter bean soup) and lots of vegetarian dishes. Beer…
Providence
This old-world-style grocery is tucked in among the trendy coffeehouses, salons and galleries of the Fox Point neighborhood and is a great place to pick…
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