Real American cooking, a loyal local following, and a tradition worth waking up early for on the Connecticut coast.
Boston Post Road runs right through the heart of Westbrook, and for over two decades Edd's Place sat at that address feeding the town. Edd Hannett built something rare here, a cafe with a genuine personality, the kind of place where regulars have a usual and newcomers feel like regulars by the time they leave. That's a hard thing to hand off, and it's even harder to preserve.
Liz Wood, a Westbrook native, took on that responsibility when she became the new owner and operator, and she's done it right. The cafe's character, its unhurried pace, its honest cooking, its connection to the shoreline community, has carried forward without missing a beat. Travelers rolling up from Arizona or locals grabbing a late lunch all tend to leave with the same reaction: they didn't expect something this good.
With a 4.7-star rating across hundreds of reviews, Edd's Place has earned its reputation the old-fashioned way, one plate at a time. The dining room is intimate, the service moves, and the atmosphere is exactly what a shoreline cafe should feel like.
Edd's Place opens early and serves through the afternoon seven days a week, with dinner service added on Thursday, Friday, and all day Saturday. Whether you're starting the morning right or winding down a long week, there's a window of time here that fits your schedule.
Beyond the daily cafe operation, catering and event hosting round out what Liz and her team bring to the table. If you're planning a gathering, a celebration, or a community event along the Connecticut shoreline, Edd's Place can bring the same quality and warmth that fills the dining room every morning to your occasion.
For hours: Monday through Wednesday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Thursday and Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM and again from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Saturday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Sunday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
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“We are traveling from Arizona. We stopped on our way to Massachusetts for a late lunch. We had a wonderful meal.”
— Jessica Garrett
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Monday through Wednesday: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Thursday and Friday: 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, then dinner from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. Saturday: 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Sunday: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Open 7 days a week.
Edd's Place is at 478 Boston Post Rd, Westbrook, CT 06498, right along the Connecticut shoreline.
Yes. Catering is available for events and gatherings. Reach out through the website at eddsplacect.com to discuss your needs.
Yes, event hosting is one of the services offered. Whether it's a community gathering or a private celebration, contact the team to learn what's possible.
Liz Wood, a Westbrook native, took over ownership from founder Edd Hannett after his retirement. She's carried on the cafe's local tradition with the same community spirit.
Absolutely. Many guests traveling through Connecticut stop in and leave impressed. It's a genuine shoreline cafe with real cooking and a welcoming atmosphere, not a chain or a tourist trap.
Visit eddsplacect.com for more details. The website is the best place to reach out about catering and event inquiries.
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