Kitchen Little (Mystic) Tiny space, huge delight!

The eight of us, being aware of Kitchen Little’s limited space, snuck in early for lunch at 11:25 today. It’s a small establishment whose dining area seats 18 (in tables of 2 and 4) with bar-style seating for an additional 6. Nothing fancy, but it’s a clean, cozy, and sunlit space. There’s room for more if you count the outdoor seating (under canopy) with immediate (and picturesque) view of the Mystic River.

We were lucky and grabbed a corner area of 3 tables that sat 4, 2, and 2. Our order was taken quickly, drinks served, and within 20 minutes our order arrived: 2 kiddie cheeseburgers, 1 kiddie hotdog, 4 hot lobster rolls, 1 scallop roll and 4 cups of clam chowder. First off, the clam chowder is Rhode Island-style clear broth and was tasty with onions, potatoes, and clam-generous. The meat in the rolls was hot and fresh, lightly seasoned, and butter’ed just right. All meals were served with perfectly/lightly toasted New England rolls and crispy fries, also very good. The kiddie burgers were about a quarter-lb and perfectly portioned for the little ones. Speaking of portions, the sizes of our meals were just right. We finished our rolls (overflowing with just enough meat) and departed satisfied with fries remaining on our plates.

Lucky for our group, we were able to get in on a slow winter day. If you are in Mystic during the warmer season, stop in for a bite. It’s well worth the wait (and you will have to wait)! There’s a nifty whiteboard sign-up near the entrance to give you an idea of how long the wait will be.

Kitchen Little
135 Greenmanville Avenue (Route 27 )
Mystic, CT 06355
(860) 536-2122