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The Traveler Restaurant is a family-friendly American restaurant in Union, CT, serving up delicious meals and offering a unique twist - a built-in book store! Our menu features a range of mouth-watering dishes, including our signature pizzas available for takeout. Whether you're in the mood for a classic burger, a fresh salad, or a slice of pizza, our chefs use only the freshest ingredients to craft a meal that's sure to satisfy. At The Traveler Restaurant, we're committed to providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere that's perfect for families, couples, and solo travelers alike. Come for the food, stay for the books, and leave with a full belly and a new story to tell. Visit us today at 1257 Buckley Hwy # I-84, Union, CT 06076.

The Traveler Restaurant Review Summary

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Pros

The Traveler Restaurant is praised for its generous portions, flavorful dishes, and attentive service. Many reviewers appreciate the restaurant's cozy atmosphere, perfect for a casual dinner or special occasion. The menu offers a wide variety of options, including vegetarian and gluten-free choices, ensuring there's something for everyone.

Cons

Some reviewers mention that the prices are slightly higher than expected, and the restaurant can get noisy during peak hours. A few diners have reported inconsistent food quality, with some dishes being overcooked or underseasoned. Additionally, the restaurant's location near the highway can make it difficult to find.

Review Rating Chart

Yelp: 4.2/5

Google Reviews: 4.1/5

TripAdvisor: 4.0/5

OpenTable: 4.3/5

Zomato: 4.1/5

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Yevgeniya Pechenaya
Yevgeniya Pechenaya -Google user
a month ago
Cozy spot on the border of Connecticut and Massachusetts. Restaurant and book shop. We had a delicious meal of New England Clam Chowder, White Fang Burger and Steak Tips. We finished the meal with a Chocolate Lava cake and Black Raspberry milkshake. Burger was perfectly cooked to...Read More
Shelly Hubbard
Shelly Hubbard -Google user
4 months ago
While out exploring, we found this little fem. This is a very interesting place to visit. If you come by you have to ask about the books. They are everywhere. We didn't get the reason behind it, but once you order, you can choose...Read More
Shelley Bayer
Shelley Bayer -Google user
6 months ago
Our first visit. The staff is friendly. We ate outside because we had our dog. It was a lovely evening. I loved browsing through all the books. I ended up finding a CT cookbook to take home. The food was mostly good. Like nothing was...Read More
Serene Sandy
Serene Sandy -Google user
8 months ago
The restaurant was relaxed and nice. The basement has a cellar book store, and the first floor had the restaurant. They also allow you to choose 3 books for free with each meal order, which was great! We ordered out, and the food took a...Read More
Bryan Horling
Bryan Horling -Google user
6 months ago
Great dinner at the Traveler food and book restaurant. The preztel we ordered was enormous and good, as was the raven sandwich. We didn't find any books we wanted upstairs this time, but it was still nice to browse. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5
Justin Cowan
Justin Cowan -Google user
3 weeks ago
Do you like delicious fresh food? Do you also like books? This place is for you. A fine mix of books and food. I had the jalapeno, bacon omelette and it was very good. Great coffee and the side of home fries were also tasty. Food:...Read More
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Z -Google user
5 months ago
We had Animal Farm burger and Oktoberfest burger, they were awesome. The atmosphere was also nice, service very friendly, the place felt authentic The book option could be better, in my humble opinion. It’s close to Mashapaug pond btw, don’t forget to take a look if you...Read More
Pati Lewis
Pati Lewis -Google user
5 months ago
Took a couple out to lunch here at the Traveler in Union Ct and it sure was a wonderful experience! It seems when you buy a meal you are entitled to take any three books of your choice for free!!! There are shelves of books...Read More
Nina Olieman
Nina Olieman -Google user
5 months ago
My husband and I were very happy we chose to eat at The Traveler Restaurant on a recent trip to Massachusetts. It was a perfect place to stop, with easy access from I-84 East. We loved the relaxed atmosphere, with the bookshelves all around. The...Read More
Marion Clarke
Marion Clarke -Google user
4 days ago
We have seen it from the highway(I84 E+W) for years and finally decided to stop in for lunch. What a great decision! The food was great! We had burgers (named for literary figures;). The staff was friendly, and it was awesome to peruse the many...Read More

Features

From the business

check icon Identifies as women-owned

Service options

check icon Outdoor seating
check icon Takeout
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Delivery

Highlights

check icon Fast service
check icon Great coffee
check icon Great dessert

Popular for

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check icon Lunch
check icon Dinner
check icon Solo dining

Accessibility

check icon Wheelchair accessible entrance
check icon Wheelchair accessible parking lot
check icon Wheelchair accessible restroom
check icon Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

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check icon Coffee
check icon Comfort food
check icon Happy hour drinks
check icon Healthy options
check icon Quick bite
check icon Small plates
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Dining options

check icon Breakfast
check icon Brunch
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check icon Dinner
check icon Dessert
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Amenities

check icon Bar onsite
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Atmosphere

check icon Casual
check icon Cozy
check icon Historic

Crowd

check icon Family-friendly
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check icon LGBTQ+ friendly
check icon Tourists
check icon Transgender safespace

Planning

check icon Accepts reservations

Payments

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Children

check icon Good for kids
check icon High chairs
check icon Kids' menu

Parking

check icon Free parking lot
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Other

check icon LGBTQ+ friendly
check icon Identifies as women-owned