Sassafras Restaurant & Ice Cream

Shelton, CT · Family restaurant

Rating
4.6/5
★★★★★ 4.6
Reviews
20
Rank in Shelton
#32
of 136 restaurants
City Percentile
62%
rating percentile
Address
Sassafras Restaurant & Ice Cream, Huntington St #13, Shelton, CT 06484
Phone
(203) 929-3249
Website
www.sassafras.at
Status
Open · Closes 9 PM

Sassafras Restaurant & Ice Cream is a restaurant located in Shelton, CT. It is one of 136 restaurants listed in Shelton. Its 4.6-star rating is above the Shelton city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

Hours

Saturday7 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Kayleigh Mihalko · Jun 2025

When was the last time you went to Sassafras Restaurant, Huntington CT ? For us it had been a while. In fact, this welas the kids first time going! The food is good, the service was great, but the ice cream was the star. This Shelton staple will bring back a lot of memories for many. For better or worse, nothing has changed here since I can remember and that's going back decades. Except the ceiling tiles which were painted by the owner's kid during the pandemic. We recommend a visit! Details: Plenty of parking Clean bathrooms Accepts card Great local spot tucked away at the back lot of Huntington Center

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Kevin Miller · Dec 2025

Been going here for a while -- Have always enjoyed the food; however, I recently had a meal at Sassafras that gave me by far the worst food poisoning I've ever experienced and I can't bring myself to return again. I've looked the other way regarding their lack of care when it comes to food safety practice, so I guess I'm not entirely surprised at this happening. The food poisoning I received was from a chicken salad wrap I ordered -- The food came out in, not exaggerating, less than 30 seconds. Not sure if this was because it was just sitting around or something, or if the food poisoning came from some sort of cross-contamination, but I felt like it would be irresponsible of me not to leave this review considering how sick this made me. Sick enough that I'm not sure if my body would've bee

★★★★★ 5.0 Cesar “CS phothos” Ortiz · Feb 2024

Sassafras Restaurant & Ice Cream truly stands out for its authentic American cuisine, offering an exceptional culinary experience that satisfies all palates. From the moment you enter, the warm and welcoming atmosphere invites you to relax and enjoy a memorable meal. The décor, inspired by classic American diners, perfectly complements the dining experience 🤯🤯. The service is another strong point of Sassafras. The staff is incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring that every customer feels welcome and valued. This attention to detail extends to the preparation of the dishes, where each ingredient is carefully selected to guarantee the highest quality and freshness. The menu offers a wide variety of classic American cuisine options, from juicy hamburgers 🍔 and omelettes 🍳 to fresh salad

★★★★★ 5.0 Michael Hayes · Aug 2021

I opted to stay in Shelton, CT when I had some business in Stratford, CT. I searched for a suitable breakfast place on my return tip in order to get filled up with some good food and coffee. Turns out that Sassafras was pretty much right on my way home. It's definitely a quiet, unassuming place that's sort of hidden behind a gas station and in another weirdly concocted shopping complex. I was greeted as soon as I walked in and offered any open table in the place. It was about 15% full when I arrived at around 9:30 AM. The server, who was outside at the time of my arrival, came to my table a short time later and took my order. I just ordered something simple ... 2 eggs over medium, bacon, home fries and rye toast. Before my food arrived, I tried some of their coffee, which was quite good

★★★★★ 5.0 Darlene Devan · Nov 2025

This was my first visit to Sassafras. The food is delicious and reasonably priced. The staff is very welcoming and attentive. I felt like I was having breakfast at a friend’s house. I will definitely be back!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Family restaurantIce cream shop

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