Located on Buzzard’s Bay in southeastern Massachusetts, Dartmouth is home to a University of Massachusetts campus and the Southern New England School of Law. Breakfast and lunch options range from coffee shops to greasy spoon diners. Persy’s Place, Mirasol’s Cafe and the International House of Pancakes are three local favorites.
Persy’s Place claims to have “New England’s largest breakfast and lunch menu,” with seven family-run locations throughout the area. Its name comes from the word “perseverance,” and the restaurant strives to maintain a cozy atmosphere as it grows in size. All-day breakfast options range from the traditional to the creative (pancakes with chocolate chips, bananas and chopped walnuts, or “eggs Benjamin Franklin” with turkey, mushrooms, Swiss cheese and hollandaise). For lunch, Persy’s offers “45 superb sandwiches,” four different types of New England chowder, and a variety of salads and entrees.
Persy’s Place
715 State Rd.
Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 999-4223
persysplace.com
Mirasol’s offers locally roasted coffee, sandwiches, wraps and a hot breakfast menu focusing on eggs. Striving to use local ingredients and maintain a small-town feel, Mirasol’s promises a relaxed, casual atmosphere, as demonstrated by a weekly “pajama Sunday.” Homemade hot sauces can accompany a breakfast dish or hot sandwich, soup selections change daily and seasonally, and Mirasol’s pastries and desserts are all made locally.
Mirasol’s Cafe
439 State Rd.
Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 996-2323
mirasolscafe.com
The International House of Pancakes (IHOP) offers classic breakfast all day, a reliable favorite for pancakes and other breakfast or lunch selections. Located near the UMass Dartmouth campus, IHOP’s lines can get long, but for classic comfort food, it can be worth the wait.
IHOP
47 Faunce Corner Rd.
North Dartmouth, MA 02747
(508) 996-1999?
ihop.com/
