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Best Foodie Picks

Best Foodie Picks

Ice cream, fries, desserts, and the most unique dishes in Mystic

Mystic Foodie Scenes

Downtown Mystic CT food scene and foodie walking tour

Downtown — where Mystic's best foodie spots line the streets

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Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream

4.9
Local Guide Verdict

Legendary homemade ice cream right by the drawbridge. Lines around the block in summer.

2 W Main StIce CreamIconic
Walk-in only · No reservations
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#2 · Best of Mystic

Friar Tuck's

4.7
Local Guide Verdict

Crispy, perfectly seasoned fries that are a Mystic institution.

20 W Main StFriesCasual
Walk-in only · No reservations
#3
#3 · Best of Mystic

Sift Bake Shop

4.8
Local Guide Verdict

Artisan pastries and desserts. The croissants are next-level.

5 Water StDessertsBakery
Walk-in only · No reservations
#4
#4 · Best of Mystic

Mystic Pizza

4.5
Local Guide Verdict

The OG — a novelty dish you have to try at least once.

56 W Main StNoveltyPizza
Walk-in only · No reservations
#5
#5 · Best of Mystic

Harp & Hound

4.8
Local Guide Verdict

Locals call it 'Wicked Awesome Sauce with Fries' — ask for Mia, she knows the real Irish name. Cozy Irish pub vibes downtown.

4 Pearl St, MysticIrish PubLocal Secret
Walk-in only · No reservations
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