Kitchen Little Restaurant on Visit New England

Despite its quaint size and appearance, Kitchen Little -- just a short walk from the Mystic Seaport Museum and the Mystic Marine Life Aquarium -- did not escape the eyes and palates of renowned food writers, Jane and Michael Stern. They featured the restaurant in the November,1997 issue of Gourmet Magazine, and more recently, Connecticut Magazine, and USA Today.

The Sterns were so enamored by Flo Klewin’s clear broth clam chowder with onions and potatoes, that they had to edit themselves to make sure they included some discussion of Flo’s original and delectable breakfasts.

"Ever since that story, I’ve been swamped for lunches, Most of the locals know us because of breakfast. Now lunch is getting to be a big thing," Flo says.

This Is Where You Sit.

Belly up to the counter and pull up a stool if you want that New England Diner feeling. Or enjoy the country inn atmosphere at one of the tables in the dining area. But if you really want to take advantage of everything Kitchen Little has to offer, you have to sit at the picnic tables on the back deck. Enjoy the sunshine or sit in the shade. Whether you’re in between tourist stops, just got out of the car, or are winding down at the end of a fun filled day, you’ll be instantly refreshed by the Mystic River Breezes.

This Is What You See

From the garden setting on the patio, you have an exhilarating view of the Mystic River,
Scenic Mystic River Road, and the Connecticut hillside.You will no doubt be treated to the sounds and sights of boats navigating the Mystic River, from canoes and kayaks, to sailboats and pleasure cruisers. You’ll be hard pressed to find a more romantic setting. Did we mention the wine? Bring you favorite beverage to Kitchen Little and stimulate all of your senses at once.

And You Can Eat Here Too!

Flo combines her by-the-sea upbringing, and her proximity to the best seafood suppliers in New England with her love of breakfast to create delectable dishes that she calls A.M. Eggstasty. Like the Mystic Melt: crabmeat and melt-in-your-mouth cream cheese scrambled with two eggs, served with raisin toast.

Flo is equally creative with vegetables, meats, and cheeses, like number 11 on the Kitchen Little menu: The Portuguese Fisherman.

Spicy hot scrambled eggs, chourico, linguica, peppers, onions and jalapeno cheese in a zesty sauce served with a Portuguese English muffin. Number 14 is her California Benedict: Fresh asparagus, crab meat, and poached eggs layered atop a toasted English muffin and crowned with our own Hollandaise sauce.

For the health conscious eater Kitchen Little offers the Heart Healthy omelet:

One fresh egg yolk and three egg fresh whites with herbs, fresh spinach, tomatoes, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and carrots, with dry health nut toast. The low cholesterol eggs can be incorporated into any omelet on the menu.

Of course you will find the regulars; bacon, sausage, Monterey Jack cheese, home fries, red potatoes, mushrooms and onions. But don’t be surprised to find in unique dishes that will make you trip to Mystic totally worth it.

What could be better?... uh lunch! Start with the clear broth chowder, and proceed to the entree’s from Stonington’s local seafood fleet, or from the farm and garden. The choices are all yours.

Fresh Whole belly clams, clam strips, clam rolls;

Fresh Scallop rolls, fish filets, or white Albacore tuna, to name a few.

All of Kitchen Little’s burgers are made with a half pound of extra lean ground beef.

Kitchen Little also offers fresh Caesar’s salad, green salad with carrots and tomato, grilled chicken breast, veggie roll ups, and a satisfying children’s menu.

Kitchen Little is open from 6:30 a.m.- 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, for breakfast and lunch. On Saturdays and Sundays, we welcome you from 6:30 a.m. ‘til 1 p.m. for breakfast only. Kitchen Little. It’s half way between New York and Boston... but closer to heaven.

Call-in for take out. *** BYO Beer and Wine*** Extended Summer hours!