Welcome to my local picks, where every review comes straight from boots-on-the-ground visits to Windham County’s restaurants, breweries, boutiques, and offbeat attractions. Updated this curated collection turns insider insights into actionable tips, so you can spend less time searching and more time exploring the best of eastern Connecticut
Woodstock’s Soleil Bakery, a 12-time “Best Bakery” winner, is a go-to carb temple, praising its shatter-crisp croissants and artisan sourdough that keep lines snaking down Route 171.
Good Times Coffee House, where small-batch espresso, house-baked pastries, and a community-first vibe prove that “good times” isn’t just a name.