A spread of Favorites dishes: burger, kale salad, chicken and waffles, tostadas, pasta and a grilled sandwich

Redefining the Bistro Experience

Comfort classics, reimagined.

90 Bank Street, New London
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Our story

Familiar food that lands somewhere new

Built by a family rooted in this community for over two decades, Favorites brings a French-trained palate and a scratch kitchen to Bank Street. The menu feels familiar, then surprises you.

20+Years in this community
ScratchEvery morning
The Favorites dining room with its white flower wall, neon Favorites Bistro Bar sign and red velvet banquette

Signature plates

The ones people come back for

Three dishes that say Favorites better than we can.

Epice braised short rib served over whipped potatoes
Dinner

Epice Braised Short Rib

Thick-cut French toast with berry compote, whipped cream and bacon
Brunch

Creme Brulee French Toast

Crispy oxtail rangoons with scallion curls on a dark plate
To share

Oxtail Rangoons

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Oxtail and grits with fresh herbs Fried chicken and waffles with berry jam

From the kitchen

Scratch kitchen. Global palate.

Our kitchen starts from zero every morning. We braise the short rib, batter the chicken, and pull from French technique and Caribbean seasoning until comfort food earns the word "scratch."

"so much flavor in every bite"@_crystalbosse on Instagram
"this food is INCREDIBLE"@the.tracy.daily on Instagram

From the pass to your feed

See what’s coming out

Specials, new dishes and behind the scenes moments, straight from our kitchen. Follow along at @favoritesbistrobar

Smoked cocktail with dried orange and rosemary
From the bar
Benedict on a croissant
Brunch
Glazed ribs with pickled cabbage
Dinner
Cucumber garnished martini
From the bar
Glazed wings
To share
Tropical cocktail with mint and lime
From the bar

Guest notes

In their own words

★★★★★

"We chose this spot for my mom’s bday brunch and I am so happy we did. The food was AMAZING! The service was just as amazing. If you want some house made chicken and waffles, this is your spot."

Jannete V.
★★★★★

"The food was fantastic! The staff, super friendly, and you could see they took pride in what they did. This is a definite MUST TRY. Definitely try the oxtails, short ribs, or Fritay."

Paul B.
★★★★★

"Incredible restaurant!! I went there for brunch with my sister. We had oxtail and grits, and the short rib benedict. For drinks, the Passion and Parcha, and the Nutella Kiss which is to die for."

Gevany J.

Catering

Catering that shows up ready

Office lunches, team events, holiday gatherings, and any spread where you need food people finish and ask about. Scratch built, packed right, and delivered so the host gets to sit down and eat.

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A long table set for a group dinner at Favorites

Visit us

Downtown New London

Address90 B Bank St, New London, CT 06320
Phone(860) 446-6188
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