Mystic Soup Co.
A certified ship captain himself, owner and chef Andrew Madsen has designed a menu of soup and panini suited to the seaport sensibilities of Mystic's residents and visitors. Prepared fresh each morning, a wide array of soups is available each day. Whether you choose from the menu or select one of the day's specials, the Mystic Soup Co. is an ideal spot to warm up after a sea kayak tour of the harbor.
Mystic Soup Co.
32 Williams Ave.
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 245-0382
mysticsoupct.com
The Pita Spot
Less than five minutes from Mystic Cycle Center where you can rent a bike, the Pita Spot is well situated for a healthy, flavorful meal before hitting the trails. The classic Mediterranean-style appetizers include hummus, stuffed grape leaves and a vegetable combo. The pitas are filled with succulent meat prepared on the grill. Lebanese-style entrees are available for those with a larger appetite after the bike ride is over.
The Pita Spot
45 Williams Ave.
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 415-4656
thepitaspot.com
The Captain Daniel Packer Inne, Restaurant and Pub
For an evening of fine dining, make reservations well in advance for a table at DPI, as this establishment is known locally. The dinner menu features Captain Packer's New England Clam Chowder, freshly-prepared entrees and vegetarian selections. For lighter fare, have a drink in the downstairs pub of the historic building and order from the pub menu.
The Captain Daniel Packer Inne, Restaurant and Pub
32 Water St.
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 536-3555
danielpacker.com
Mystic Pizza
No trip to Mystic is complete without a stop at Mystic Pizza. Made famous by the 1988 movie starring girls with big hair and a mysteriously delicious recipe, the restaurant expanded in the 1990s. Plan to stand in line, especially during the tourist season when movie buffs and those with a taste for classic Italian pizza inundate the restaurant. Both takeout and sit-down dining options are available.
Mystic Pizza
56 W. Main St.
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 536-3700
mysticpizza.com
Article Written By Denise Schoonhoven
A seasoned business traveler, Denise Schoonhoven specializes in food, travel, landscaping, design and personal development topics. She has lived and worked in London, San Francisco, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Pacific Northwest. Schoonhoven hails from the corporate writing world where she authored marketing material, catalogs, presentations and training documents.
