Best Places to Visit in Southbury; Readers Sound Off

Southbury, CT.--Now that Starbucks is being sued for allegedly underfilling their lattes, you’re probably going to need another go-to spot to take your mother-in-law when she comes to town for the holidays.

Luckily, Southbury has plenty of top-notch local options to fill the foamy gap that Starbucks left behind, and coffee’s not your only choice.

With the first day of spring already behind us, the perfect outdoor patio or park could be the ideal location to dazzle your old college roommate and her kids.

Or maybe your brother can’t get enough March Madness and you want to grab a beer at the best sports bar in town.

Whichever way you choose to show your guests a good time, your neighbors have you covered.

We asked Patch readers about their favorite spots in Southbury to take visitors. Here’s how to ensure a repeat stay:

• "Mikee's"
• "Southford Falls or Lower Platt Land Trust for walks, Ladybug Cake & Candy Supply LLC for a fun class like candy making, Newbury Place for window shopping, Chip's for breakfast"
• "Definitely Newbury Place and Villarina's"
• "The Laurel Diner!"
• "Audubon or Southford for hiking. Miranda's for dinner."
• "Antonio's on the Green"
• "Leo's"
• "Newbury Place for retail therapy and Julio's for lunch or dinner!"
• "Southford and the dog park"
• "Laurel Diner for corned beef hash, Bakes and Cakes for a donut, Samui Thai for dinner and Platt Farm/land trust to hike"

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