The Dutch Epicure Shop is known region-wide for their European style pastries, breads, cookies and cakes made on the premises, German meats and sausages, Dutch and European cheeses, various fine teas, jams, chocolates from all over Europe, and of course Dutch food and Dutch groceries, this little shop couldn’t be more authentic or wonderful. Also to covet are their ever popular sandwich rolls, Prima Donna aged cheese, ham with rosemary and the bags of spaetzle, and mocha sticks. Their website provides video links showing how some of their culinary creations are made (when was the last time you whipped up a mean zuger kirsch torte?). To satisfy your craving for Dutch food, run, don’t walk, to this extraordinary shop.

Dutch Epicure Shop
481 Bantam Rd.
860-567-5586

At Patty’s Restaurant, there is something for everyone, from eggs and pancakes to specially crafted benedicts. Check out the best breakfast in town! They are open 7 days a week so if you aren’t able to make breakfast, go try their lunch specials that change daily! You won’t regret it!

Patty’s Litchfield
499 Bantam Rd., Litchfield
860-567-3335

You’ll find a nice choice of homemade ice cream flavors at this retro style parlor. Delicious ice cream cakes.

Peaches N’ Cream
632 Torrington Rd., Litchfield
860-496-7536

Since there aren’t too many seafood markets in the region, make sure to get there early as selections are limited as the day goes on. The clambake bags are fun and include everything you need tied up in a bag for boiling a traditional New England-style clambake. Fresh seafood, special orders and catering. Their meat store is conveniently located next door if you are planning a surf and turf.

Tilden Seafood
174 West St.
860-567-4400

A Litchfield staple—West Street Grill has been credited with revitalizing the Litchfield Green after opening in 1990. Elegant vibe, impressive food and service. A modern restaurant with a cozy but sophisticated dining room, West Street has the charm of a private club but attracts a broad demographic.

West Street Grill
43 West St., Litchfield
860-567-3885