Local restaurants in Connecticut are known for their charm, but there’s one in Union that takes this concept to a different level. Along with friendly service and a delicious meal, diners at Traveler Restaurant can also expect a free book. After the meal, visitors are invited to choose from the store’s impressive book collection and keep their favorite.

Here’s more on this incredible unique small town restaurant:

Just two minutes from the highway, Traveler Restaurant is located at 1257 Buckley Hwy Union, CT 06076.
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Offering a cozy dining space filled to the brim with books and delicious food, this small town restaurant is nothing short of a sanctuary for the weary traveler.
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Perhaps unsurprisingly, the original owner of Traveler Restaurant is an avid reader. He started bringing books into his restaurant in 1980s so they could find new homes.
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Today, the collection is mainly donated by local libraries and community members. Books of nearly every genre line the walls of this cozy diner.
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Before you begin browsing, be sure to order something delicious from the menu. Photographed below is the cheddar burger with seasoned homefries.
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Traveler Restaurant also serves up incredible breakfasts. The homemade omelette and a cup of coffee is the perfect way to fuel up for a day of book browsing.
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After you've selected your free reading material, you can even wander downstairs to visit the used book store, called The Book Cellar.
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For bookworms and hungry travelers, this spot is an absolute must-visit.

Traveler Restaurant is open on Monday – Sunday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Have you visited this local gem before? If so, feel free to share your experiences there with us!

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1257 Buckley Hwy Union, CT 06076