From 10 tables on opening day to more than 20 today, Chestnut Tea Room has made a lot of headway in the past 20 years. Much of that progress is thanks to the food, which is fresh and crafted in-house, from the soups to the pies. Chefs often use local and organic ingredients too. The eatery offers the food in various ways; you can dine in, order something to-go, or grab a picnic basket and enjoy a feast out on the Square.

Chestnut Tea Room gets particularly busy around lunchtime, and for good reason. The lunch menu features fresh salads, sandwiches, and entrees, such as the Mediterranean salad. It features baby spinach with avocado, feta, black olives, and a basil vinaigrette. The chicken pot pie is made in-house, and it tends to sell out, so order yours early in the lunchtime hours. Sandwiches and wraps range from the buffalo burger to the veggie wrap, so there are options for meat-eaters and vegetarians alike at Chestnut Tea Room.

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