Take a drive along I-95 and you'll find countless seafood shacks serving up lobster rolls.

But did you know Connecticut is the birthplace? It all started in Milford in 1929 at an eatery called Perry's.

So we decided to kick off summer by driving up the coast to test a few of these classic New England sandwiches ourselves.

Our first stop took us to the oldest continuously running restaurant in downtown Milford, 7 Seas.

"Lobster rolls are just getting crazy everywhere."

Owner Rich Smith says fish and chips used to be the hottest item on the menu, but now the lobster roll has quickly taken its place.

"And we're serving seven ounces of lobster meat in it with French fries and coleslaw and melted butter. It's hot. We don't do cold." He added with a chuckle. "It's un-American."

Our next stop was Lenny and Joe's Fish Tale in Madison, which started as a roadside clam stand with just four picnic tables.

Manager Ben Schreck gave us a little background. "Fishtale started out in 1979 with the promise we offer only the best seafood, the highest quality products. We don't serve anything that we wouldn't serve our own mothers."

And there, they have 2 choices: hot and buttered or Maine-style, cold with mayo.

Choose what you like — we won't judge! But while you're there, be sure to ride the carousel.

All the money goes to charity. They've raised over $1,000,000 in 20 years.

Our third stop is known worldwide, and there is an interesting reason why.

Angela Morander is the co-owner of Lobster Landing in Clinton.

"We actually were on a Delta flight brochure, and we had no idea. And people were coming from all over and be like, yeah, we saw you on the airplane on the way here."

No choices here; they only serve their lobster roll hot and buttered. However, owners say guests are free to bring any other food or beverages since the menu is limited and it's all about enjoying the atmosphere along the water.

"It's just quiet, peaceful. It's a good place to be."

Now, since where to find the best lobster roll can be very subjective, we'll let you decide. But one thing is for sure — you can bet you'll find it hot and buttered in Connecticut.