Al Fresco Dining

Pond House Café

1555 Asylum Ave., West Hartford
860-231-8823

Located in historic Elizabeth Park, the Pond House Café makes the most of its ideal location by offering outdoor seating on a cozy patio surrounded by a low brick wall. Garden torches provide a romantic glow to evening meals, while pots of perennials line the brick wall, lending a colorful and fragrant addition to Sunday brunch.

The café’s menu offers an eclectic assortment of dishes ranging from homemade hummus to lobster Mac and cheese. Brunch features favorites with a twist, like the Apple and Brie omelet or the Roman Benedict—poached eggs over polenta, with spinach, artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers. Though the park’s popular rose garden won’t be in full bloom until mid-June, the Pond House Café still provides a wonderful view of the pond in a picturesque setting.