Best of Waterbury, CT
The best restaurants, cafés, bars, shops and things to do in Waterbury, CT — mapped and organized by category.
About Waterbury
Waterbury is a city in Connecticut, situated 33 miles southwest of Hartford and 77 miles northeast of New York City. It serves as the largest city in the Naugatuck Valley Planning Region and ranks as the second-largest city in New Haven County.
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Amalfi's Pizza & Deli
Amalfi's Pizza & Deli serves pizza at 581 Chase Avenue.
View details →Best Restaurants in Waterbury
10 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Freight Street Grill
Freight Street Grill serves breakfast in the Cass Gilbert National Register District.
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Mary's Diner
Mary's Diner serves American and breakfast fare in the Overlook Historic District.
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Bliss Vybz West Indian Restaurant
Bliss Vybz West Indian Restaurant serves cuisine in the North Square neighborhood.
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Maggie McFly's
Maggie McFly's is a restaurant located in the Middlebury Center Historic District.
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The Art of YUM
The Art of YUM is an American restaurant located in the Cass Gilbert National Register District.
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Muyri Indian Bistro
Muyri Indian Bistro serves Indian cuisine in the Cass Gilbert National Register District.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Waterbury
2 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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The John Bale Book Co.
The John Bale Book Co. is a café in the Cass Gilbert National Register District that serves sandwiches.
Best Things to Do in Waterbury
1 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Mattatuck Museum
Located in Exchange Place, the Mattatuck Museum showcases the history, industries, and culture of Waterbury and the Central Naugatuck Valley area. The institution also features art related to Connecticut's history and scenery, along with a collection of 15,000 buttons from around the world.
Best Shops in Waterbury
6 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Campus Store
Campus Store operates as a shop within the Middlebury Center Historic District.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Waterbury
36 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Bucks Hill Park
Bucks Hill Park is a green space located in the North Square neighborhood.
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George Tirado Sr. Park
George Tirado Sr. Park is a green space located in the Bank Street Historic District.
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Berkeley Heights Playground
Berkeley Heights Playground is a park located in the Walnut-Orange-Walsh neighborhood.
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Biblical Garden
Biblical Garden is a park located in the Cass Gilbert National Register District.
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Bunker Hill Playground
Bunker Hill Playground offers green space within the Overlook Historic District.
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Chase Park
Chase Park is a public green space located within the Cass Gilbert National Register District.
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City Mills Playground
City Mills Playground is a park located in the North Square neighborhood.
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Earthkind Rose Trial Garden
Earthkind Rose Trial Garden is a park located in the Cass Gilbert National Register District.
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