Hudson's Cafe & Bistro

What an amazing and wonderful surprise to find this hidden gem! Simple yet outstanding preparations of favorites (a nice treat vs. often overly prepared attempts at fancy recipes at some other places). Super fresh ingredients, cooked with unusual care and skill for a small bistro, and very friendly and attentive service. My mom raved about the egg platter with perfectly crispy bacon, and i had one of the best ever oatmeal bowls, which turned out to be tasty and creamy slow-cooked oats, just the right amount of cinnamon, and with fresh fruit artfully arranged on top. The restaurant is clean, bright, and even a touch of hip with a comfortable couch in one corner, and a beautiful outdoor patio. Turns out they also have a nice lunch menu, and are open two nights a week for dinner (serving

OUTSTANDING! The food is incredible. Gluten free bun is outstanding. I’m so impressed with the coffee - Italian style espresso, not sharp or bitter, just full of rich flavor like you are at a cafe in Italy. The decor is modern and clean. I couldn’t be happier to have found this place. Don’t hesitate, go. Bonus: Outdoor seating is great.

Hudson’s is an adorable hidden gem in Southbury! Many of the locals are familiar with it for their breakfast and lunch, which I definitely want to come back and try, but it’s a sin not to come experience their dinner menu. The chef is fantastic, and their seafood is some of the freshest you can have because they own Southbury Seafood next door! I thought it was great how many gluten-free items they had on the menu - I think they had more than I’ve seen at any other restaurant. The rigatoni must’ve been made with gluten free pasta, because it was specified as gluten free on the menu, but I couldn’t even tell the difference! Every dish, dessert, and drink was phenomenal. I would go back for the hot spiced butter cider alone because it was SO good. I hope to come back soon!

A charming cafe a bit off the beaten path, but worth a detour! I had a truly delicious sandwich (turkey avocado blt) and satisfying and yummy hazelnut latte here. The ingredients in the sandwich were super fresh and of good quality. Service was very friendly, welcoming, and helpful. I look forward to my next visit!

What a great spot for a casual breakfast. The three-egg Hudson omelette with a side of corned beef hash was cooked to perfection, and the waitstaff were friendly and attentive. I couldn’t have asked for more.