Dog Lane Café - Storrs, Connecticut

Dashiell E.

Cute in here, feels like a nice college spot but some issues with the food. First the coffee is low quality, and the flavored coffee beans mid-nineties style is odd. That’s all there is to say about that. The “best evah” breakfast sandwich was. Not. See photo. I’m sure students are cooking and doing their best. Evah.

Jason P.

Great local restaurant with gluten-free options. Good beer, selection and nice chili. Had some live jazz music on Saturday night as we came through as well. Not college cheap, but the food was good quality. Definitely put on your list to check out.

Pleh M.

Update: Just went in to try the bacon again after the owner commented. I'm beyond satisfied with the bacon, not burned or hard to chew, just perfect. I like that this cafe actually read our comment and make improvements based on our experience. Thank you so much.

Original: The food great...all except the bacon. I don't understand the logic. Everything else is fine, but the bacon always...and I mean always are charred and hard to chew. And I'm too lazy to ask for another one because it comes out the same way. I've had too much hope that it'll improve if I get bacon on a different day. Today, I ask for bacon to go with my avocado toast and look at what I got, nothing was different. $5 up-charge for this kind of bacon was not worth it. I don't how they made and not realize this is way too hard and it crumble easily.

Overall the atmosphere of the place and it is a good environment to just sit and relax. I love the different varieties of tea they had and I always get a different one each time I go.

Sandra C.

The best sandwich I have ever had! The curry Apple turkey artisan grilled cheese. Sat in front of a beautiful fish tank. The owner came over to check on us and chat. Can you please open another cafe in Stamford?

Kenyon B.

Stopped here for a quick lunch bite between college visits. I think it was the owner or manager who took time to welcome us and let us know about the specials and what was worth ordering. Everything was made to order, very fresh and tasty. The Veg Chili and Clam Chowder were a hit. Wish we had more time to enjoy our meal.

Rob S.

Such a welcoming and spacious place to have coffee, a meal, and meet up with people. I had to get a pair of their iconic diner mugs for home!

Sue C.

Loved everything about this place! The decor is awesome and atmosphere is so lively. The servers were very friendly. Their menu options seem to be endless which made me a bit confused; I wanted to try a bit of everything, but I controlled myself to two things. I had the hummus with tomato, avocado on GF toast - delicious. It was the first time I ever had hummus with avocado & tomato and it’s my new favorite. My husband had bacon, egg & cheese on a bun with home fries- his home fries were spicy, which were not spicy fans but he did like his BEC. When I’m back to pick up my son from school, I’ll have to stop by again and try something else. They also had desserts showing inside the glass casing that looked divine. They had a chocolate flourless cake that was calling my name 🤤- I’ll see you next time I’m on campus!

DF/GF/vegan/vegetarians: they have it all

Kanishka W. (.

Great choice of breakfast options and espresso based drinks. Service is impeccable I must say. Reason for 3 stars is a lack of wall outlets and WIFI. This cafe hates to be that 3rd place away from home and work I guess. It's great for couples or groups that come just to eat, drink and chat.

Bathrooms are clean, there's a parking garage with free 2 hour parking right next door so it's conveniently located at the heart of downtown Storrs.