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ROUTE 80 CAFE
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ROUTE 80 CAFE

About ROUTE 80 CAFE

ROUTE 80 CAFE is a welcoming restaurant and coffee spot in East Haven, CT, offering a relaxed place to enjoy everything from an energizing morning coffee to a satisfying lunch or a sweet dessert.

Conveniently located at 697 Foxon Rd, the café has built a strong reputation with customers, earning a 4.50 out of 5 rating from 248 reviews. That level of praise reflects the consistent quality, friendly atmosphere, and dependable dining experience that keep guests coming back for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and more.

Whether you’re stopping in for a solo meal, meeting up with friends, or planning a casual outing, ROUTE 80 CAFE makes it easy to enjoy food your way. Guests can choose from dine-in service, takeaway, delivery, or on-site services, with table service available for a comfortable sit-down experience.

The menu offers something for many tastes, including coffee, comfort food, healthy options, quick bites, and small plates, making it a versatile choice for different cravings and schedules. Known especially for great coffee, breakfast, and lunch, the café provides a dependable option for anyone looking for a meal that is both convenient and satisfying.

The experience is designed with comfort and accessibility in mind. ROUTE 80 CAFE features wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, seating, and restrooms, helping ensure a welcoming visit for all guests. Inside, the setting is casual and cozy, with helpful amenities such as restrooms, Wi‑Fi, and free Wi‑Fi available.

Reservations are accepted for added convenience, and payment is simple with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. For a friendly neighborhood café that combines quality, comfort, and flexibility, ROUTE 80 CAFE offers a dependable place to eat, relax, and enjoy a good meal. Call +1 203-691-6075 to plan your visit.

★★★★★ 4.50 rating (248 reviews)
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ROUTE 80 CAFE interior
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A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

Hear from our valued guests

Kathy Alison

Kathy Alison

year ago

The food was quite good with a wide selection for breakfast. The waitress was friendly and tended to our needs. It has a home town feel and more than likely you may bump into someone you know if you’re an East Haven resident. Will definitely be back again.

Charlene Blackwell

Charlene Blackwell

2 months ago

Very quaint home feeling cafe. Excellent and very friendly service. Food was tasty.

Sanmita Mathur

Sanmita Mathur

2 months ago

Amazing food and since it's a family owned restaurant the service is homely!! Our go to restaurant for brunch!

Xiomari Caban Garcia

Xiomari Caban Garcia

4 years ago

Good food & good service ! A very calm environment to eat in peace. A lot of old heads & old timers come here to enjoy their meals. So it makes the cafe nice & quite.

Danielle McCormick

Danielle McCormick

2 years ago

This was my first time eating in here and everything was great the food was so delicious and my server Tammy is a delight she made sure my granddaughter and I had everything we needed and she was so pleasant. We will be going back again.

MARIA ZAYAS

MARIA ZAYAS

2 months ago

It was my 1st time going there and I must say the service the food was really good and a very clean place

Luke Schubert

Luke Schubert

3 months ago

A very lovely diner. A little out of the way, but the pancakes were exceptional, omelets generously sized and tasty, and the service was wonderful. Debbie made us feel right at home and was very kind.

David Garcia

David Garcia

2 years ago

This is an amazing breakfast spot. A diamond in the rough I ordered a meat, lovers omelette with home fries, well done with wheat, French toast, a coffee and an orange juice. Everything there was phenomenal. The waitress was very attentive, and atmosphere was very friendly. What I love most about it was people were not on their phone, and we’re actually having real conversations. Enjoying life at the moment. Everyone is respectful I look forward to coming here once a week until my contract ends as a traveling nurse at the hospital

Chris Le

Chris Le

year ago

Went here twice while my parents visited. They loved it. I thought the maryland crab cakes were delicious. Good portions.

Julian Liby

Julian Liby

year ago

We love Route 80! They have a big menu (think Schitt’s Creek big) and the staff are wonderful. Good portion sizes. Our recommendations: the chipotle chicken wrap (me), or an order of pancakes with a toasted cheese danish (my wife).

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Business Features

Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Great coffee

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Plenty of parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

697 Foxon Rd, East Haven

Reservations

+1 203-691-6075

Hours

Closed · Thursday 6 AM-3 PM
Wednesday 6 AM-3 PM
Thursday 6 AM-3 PM
Friday 6 AM-3 PM
Saturday 6 AM-3 PM
Sunday 6 AM-3 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 6 AM-3 PM
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