A lot of folks think of Mia’s as a breakfast place, but the restaurant, a longtime fixture on the Pawcatuck/Westerly border, serves three meals a day.

We ventured in over the holiday break in the early afternoon, thinking possibly we could make a later lunch our early dinner, too.

The coffee is good at Mia’s and the breakfasts are always hearty, but this was our first visit for lunch, and a lot like the breakfast menu, there was plenty to choose from at reasonable prices.

There were three of us, and we opted to start with two small plates, the meatballs ($6) and the daily spring rolls ($11), to share. Our waitress told us the spring rolls were filled with pulled pork and, in actuality, jammed would be a better description. They looked overdone when they arrived, but clearly the chef knew what he or she was doing because they were delightfully delicious. Served with a spicy mayonnaise, the pork was flavorful and the outer shell, crackly and crispy and finger-licking good.

There were six meatballs served in a light red sauce, and they were soft, with just the right seasonings. We had no trouble finishing off both the starters.

For entrees, we enjoyed the Keto Style Burger ($13,) Chicken Fajitas ($15), and the Wicked Grilled Cheese ($13).

The burger was a generous beef patty served on mixed greens with sliced tomato and red onions and an egg on top. Our resident non-carb eater remarked that he was happy he didn’t have to ask for no bun on his burger and said he didn’t feel cheated with the addition of the fried egg. The burger arrived rare, just how he ordered it. 

The fajitas were served on a sizzling griddle with peppers and onions, warm flour tortillas, and sides of cheddar, sour cream and house-made salsa. With red, yellow and green peppers, the dish was festive and it was ample. Our only complaint, and I’m not sure how you avoid this when grilling, is it was a bit greasy. 

Wicked was a good description for the grilled cheese sandwich. Served on a sour dough-like bread — the menu described it as house-made — with brie, gouda, cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, baby spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, it wasn’t heart-healthy but was wicked good. The side of fries made it all the more sinful. For an extra $5, we could have upgraded to a side of house-made mac and cheese, or for $3, sweet potato fries.

All of our choices were comfort food and perfect nourishment on a damp and cold post-holiday afternoon. Formerly the Prime Time Café, Mia’s changed hands in the spring of 2014 and has evolved for the better ever since. Its owner also runs the seasonal Wilcox Tavern on the Old Post Road in Charlestown, R.I., which is currently closed but will reopen in late spring.

In the meantime, there is plenty of good food at Mia’s. If you can’t find parking on the street out front, there are two free lots behind the building on Coggswell Street. And don’t be fooled by the notion that Mia’s is all about breakfast. It does that very well, but as we found out at lunch, they’ve mastered that, too.

On Wednesday nights, they do what’s called Burger & Booze, a deal on your favorite burger and beverage. Mia’s has a full bar and a happy hour with good deals Wednesday to Saturday 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. On Thursdays, they feature Italian fare like Eggplant Rollatini, Shrimp Scampi and Chicken Cacio c Pepe.

Next time you’re in the neighborhood, give Mia’s a try.

Mia’s Café

1 West Broad St., Pawcatuck 

(860) 599-3840

Website: miaspt.com

Cuisine: They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and here’s how they describe their food — “simple American cuisine” — and that’s just what it is.

Atmosphere: The best thing about the dining room is its view of the Pawcatuck River, which just keeps flowing by outside the expansive windows. The interior of the place is eclectic, with all kinds of whimsical sayings and prints on the walls and tchotchke everywhere.

Service: Friendly and efficient.

Prices: Reasonable, with many breakfast items under $10 and lunch entrees less than $15. Prices are slightly higher at dinner, but almost everything is $20 or less, with the exception of the Seafood Pot Pie at $23.

Hours: Breakfast and lunch Monday to Saturday 7 a.m. to about 3 p.m.; dinner Wednesday to Saturday 3:30 to about 8:30 p.m. Breakfast served all day and lunch starts at 11 a.m. Happy hour Wednesday to Saturday 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Credit cards: Yes

Handicapped access: There’s one step up to get in the door, otherwise all on one floor.