Bigalow Cafe

80 Market Square, Newington, CT

★★★★★4.8(25 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

“Rah's kitchen turns out genuinely exceptional food—we're talking hand-crafted sauces, mango habanero glazed salmon, and wings that locals claim are the best around—so come for a coffee but stay for a meal that actually justifies the detour. Everything is made from scratch daily with serious attention to flavor and quality ingredients, which explains why regulars visit multiple times a week. It's a proper sit-down spot where the coffee is good, but the food is what makes this place worth remembering.”

What to expect

Classic coffee drinks done right. Slow-sit spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu. Parking available.

Slow sitTraditional drinksLight foodFull breakfastPastriesParking

Google Reviews

melissa leeds

★★★★★a year ago

Rah knows how to cook! Everything he makes is awesome! Mac and cheese the best I have ever had! Burgers are 💣 Don’t walk….run and go check him out!

Michelle Homar

★★★★★a year ago

If you're looking for a flavor-packed meal that hits all the right notes, the Mango Habanero Glazed Salmon Sandwich with Cajun fries is a must-try. As someone who doesn’t eat meat, finding satisfying, creative alternatives can be a challenge—but Chef Rah delivers every time.…

Tammy Manente

★★★★★a year ago

Rah is an amazing chef!! His creations are incredible, full of flavor, fresh and well thought out. We look forward to and eat there several times a week and he never disappoints!!! We also have ordered from his catering menu for Christmas and the crowd went wild!! :)

East coast Restorations

★★★★★a year ago

Best chicken wings around! Always cooked to perfection using top notch ingredients. The hand crafted blue cheese sauce is worth a visit alone. New specials every week

Tina Fusco

★★★★★2 years ago

The food here is absolutely phenomenal! Everything is made from scratch including the incredible Caesar dressing that I am addicted to. My teenage boys love the wings especially the Maple Bacon and Sweet Thai Chili Flavor. My go-to is usually the Salmon Sandwich with a side of…