Marked by a huge yellow sign advertising the hypnotizing words “Food and Books,” The Traveler Restaurant is a paradise for any foodie or literature lover. Munch on delicious comfort food while surrounded by a treasure trove of books. This unique library restaurant gives you a delightful meal and free books to take home with you.
Located in Union near the Massachusetts border, The Traveler Restaurant is an endearing eatery that not only gives its visitors a great meal but also books.
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Feel immediately at home at this friendly and well loved small-town spot where the waitresses may call you honey and we love it that way!
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You’ll feel like you’re eating in a little library with shelves of books throughout the dining room. Browse through the selection because you get to take not one, but three books home with you for free!
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The doors open at 7 a.m. daily for breakfast. Enjoy all of your early morning breakfast favorites like eggs, bacon, pancakes, and much more.
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The Traveler Restaurant is also open for lunch and diner. Discover a mouthwatering selection of burgers, sandwiches, and their famous New England Turkey Dinner to choose from.
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Seafood lovers will rejoice at all of the delicious selections of shrimp, clams, fish, scallops, and crab cakes.
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You can also find a tasty variety of wraps, salads, and appetizers for those who prefer lighter fare.
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If the three free books you get to choose aren’t enough for your literary satisfaction, take a trip downstairs to the Book Cellar.
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Underneath the restaurant is a used book store where you can browse endless shelves to purchase additional books. Mysteries, westerns, romances, cookbooks, and more are just waiting to be plucked off the shelves to become your next new read.
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Enjoy books and a meal at this delightful library restaurant from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Sunday - Thursday and 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday - Saturday. Jump off the highway and just look for the big yellow sign!
Google Images/Sarah Boucher Find Traveler Restaurant at 1257 Buckley Hwy # I-84, Union, CT 06076. Learn more by checking out their Facebook page.
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Find Traveler Restaurant at 1257 Buckley Hwy # I-84, Union, CT 06076. Learn more by checking out their Facebook page.
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