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southiesouthend Nov 30, 2009 10:41 AM

Looking for a good spot for breakfast/brunch in between Groton and Boston

I will be traveling from the Groton/Westford area back to Boston (via a stop at Wilson's Farm in Lexington) on Sunday morning and was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a good brunch along the way? Littleton, Acton, Concord, Bedford, Lexington.... any thoughts? Would be willing to go a bit off my route for something really delicious- particularly if it is one of those farm-y, local food types of spots.

Thanks!!

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    Clams047 Dec 1, 2009 04:38 AM

    Modern Diner in Pawtucket, RI (exit 27 off I-95) is outstanding on the weekend (many specials not typically available during the week). Expect some wait. It's housed in a typical diner, but the selection / quality of their specials will rival any upscale Inn. During the week, it's primarily standrad diner fare, but on Fri - Sun, they have some really amazing dishes. http://tinyurl.com/yfgggvt

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      Science Chick Dec 2, 2009 03:05 AM

      Now that would be *considerably* more than just "a bit" off the OPs route!

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        Aromatherapy Dec 2, 2009 04:40 AM

        An excellent argument for specifying state on this board.

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          Science Chick Dec 2, 2009 06:09 AM

          Of course....Groton, CT! I am WAY too Mass-o-centric...........

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            hummingbird Dec 2, 2009 07:16 PM

            My first thought CT, but then saw the Westford referance, and thought oh Pawt won't work.

            I think many posters forget that some town names can mean many NE states.

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              Science Chick Dec 3, 2009 09:35 AM

              Yeah....don't even go there with Manchester.......!!!

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                southiesouthend Dec 7, 2009 08:42 AM

                Oops- sorry about not specifying the state. After I saw the Pawtucket suggestion, I realized I had screwed up on that! As a regular poster on the Boston board, I guess I don't know the ways of the New England board world. Next time, I will definitely include the state!

                I did go to Nancy's Cafe at the Minute Man Airfield in Stow, MA. I enjoyed it very much. It is a very cozy, almost diner-like place with great ingredients and some creative menu items. I loved being able to watch the small planes taking off on the adjacent runway. I ordered a special- an eggs benedict with (what seemed to be a homemade) apple chicken sausage patty. Very tasty- as were the accompanying homefries, which I usually don't eat. I couldn't resist these! I would definitely recommend Nancy's for its great food and unique atmosphere/location. It didn't hurt that Sunday morning was a beautiful, sunny, snowy morning.

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      chuck s Dec 1, 2009 03:32 AM

      Though I haven't been, there is always talk of Nancy's Airport Cafe at the Stow airport.

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        southiesouthend Dec 1, 2009 09:56 AM

        I saw some good reviews of Nancy's Airport Cafe too- if I go I will report back! Thanks.

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