When arriving at Ken's corner, I didn't realize it's the plaza across from Ben and Jerry's. The…read moreparking can be tricky since there's other businesses there. Luckily I was able to find parking and there was a line waiting to go into Ken's corner. I didn't mind the wait since I really wanted to eat here. I'm glad I did, it was moving, and they got people in and out of the restaurant . The workers are pleasant and very helpful when deciding what to order off the menu. As I mention it was my first time there, we ordered the coconut French toast and shared the surf & turf egg Benedict. Everything was worth the wait and tasted amazing. I'm already planning my next visit to try something else on the menu. Food came out presentable and hot. Glad I came here because it's prob one of the best breakfast spots in the area.

Considering other breakfast options on this side of CT this is why Kens get a 5*…read more.. Kens is a small breakfast place in glastonbury, and there always seems to be a line out the door (for a good reason). Once inside tho, the waitresses and busboys are always super friendly. I love that the waitresses always stop by for a quick chat when they see you. The eggs benedict is super amazing here. Actually everything is but thats my fav. French toast super amazing too, especially when they have the egg nog French toast on special. They always have two flavored coffee options which i love. And the home fries are always well seasoned and crispy on the outside and oft in the middle. The only downside really to kens is the wait which sometimes goes out the door. They don't take reservations and they don't have a sign in, so it kinda sucks for someone like me with Rheumatoid arthritis because I cant stand for very long, so we cant go on the weekends. But we went twice during the week this week and the wait was very short. So if you want a great breakfast at a decent price, nice wait staff, and you're near glastonbury, Kens is a place to check out for sure!

If you're looking for a simple, quick and delicious breakfast, this is your spot! Love this mom and…read morepop place. It's no frills...just good food. I usually get scrambled eggs with cheddar, sausage links or bacon and home fries. Always so good and the cook gets it out in record time! The steak , onion and mushroom omelette is really good as well as eggs with spinach and mushrooms and DO NOT miss out on the blueberry muffin on the griddle!! It's heaven!! If you're looking for a fancy coffee shop with exotic coffees, this isn't the place. Come here if you want a hearty breakfast with a small town vibe. CASH ONLY. So come prepared.

Such a good breakfast! Perfectly cooked egg and rye toast plus excellent home fries. I grabbed a…read moreforkful of my son's crispy hash and instantly regretted not getting them! It's also either cash or venmo for payment! Great idea...no credit card fees so the prices are very reasonable! Great place! Oh and the coffee is good, too!

I've been wanting to try the Spicy Green Bean for a while and they did not disappoint!…read more Came for happy hour because they have it from 3pm to close on Thursdays. I got the perogies and the truffle sliders for food and they were both delicious. For drinks I had a margarita and it was great!! Staff was very attentive and made sure my water was never empty, which was nice on such a hot day. My only complaint is that it's a little tight in the bar area, but that's not their fault. I can't wait to come back!

Pictured is the brussels sprout appetizer and the flatbread appetizer. Both were extremely…read moredelicious and savory. The philly cheesesteak was superb. The actual filler was very good and extremely tasty. Side salad was delicious and the fries were very nicely seasoned and crispy. The restaurant was busy for a wednesday evening, but my party of 4 were seated quickly. The place was very cute and colorful, but the noise level was extremely high. I could barely hear the person across the table from me. The music was very loud which caused all the parties there to start screaming over it to talk to each other. Food was quick to come and the drinks were very delicious. Prices are reasonable for the food itself. Staff were quick and friendly with us as well. This is a place i'd recommend and go back to, maybe at a less busy time tho.

I came here for the first time on a Saturday morning with a friend. Our server came around with…read morecoffee right away. Felt like a diner- which I love! We both ordered the veggie omelet which came with country potatoes and toast- we both had rye. All of it was hot and delicious! I had really wanted to try the poutine but I am a vegetarian and sadly, they don't offer it with a mushroom gravy, which I found at two poutine places in Quebec City. I guess there are not enough vegetarians asking for it around here. I gotta say it was super loud in here as the place was packed with a large group. I enjoy a lively atmosphere but it was just too much. I found myself wanting to rush to get out of there as the noise was overwhelming while eating breakfast. I prefer to ease into my day. I can't fault the restaurant for that. It's obvious people love this place and I do too!

Came here to try out the Quebecois items and to have breakfast. The restaurant is really open for…read moreearly morning to early afternoon dining, and we arrived closer towards closing. Upon entering, we found the wait staff chatting with each other at the seats or serving the handful of customers in the dining room. Decor was heavily coffee influenced-- from the wallpaper to the wall art, it's obvious a cup of joe plays a role here. We ordered a smattering of breakfast dishes and of course, two of the poutine dishes. Overall the food was just ok, not memorable. The pancakes had a nice texture but were largely flavorless; maple syrup helped somewhat but that ended up being the only flavor. Eggs were serviceable, potatoes were fine. The poutine was okay. I've had much better in Canada. Theirs felt like a beef based gravy out on top of French fries, with pockets of cheese curds, which were the better part of the meal. The Quebecois poutine was better, with added ham & veggies to add some complexity. The downside of our visit came as we approached their closing hour of 2pm. The crew started cleaning up and vacuuming around us as we were still eating before close. I had a single cup of coffee, and when I asked for a refill, the waitress apologized and said they poured it out because it was getting close to closing time. Ironic, considering the amount of pro-coffee memorabilia around the restaurant. We hadn't even hit closing but pouring out the coffee while a table was still eating didn't cross anyone's mind. (Nor cleaning around us, passively encouraging us to leave.) The coffee wasn't removed from the bill in recognition that maybe they made a mistake. Overall.. eh. I was hoping for more, but it is what it is. I'm sure it's fine for the regulars, but this wasn't worth the long trip for what I was hoping was a callback to Quebec faire, in Connecticut.

This American-Mexican diner was such a great find! We chose to sit in the outdoor seating area, and…read moreit was the perfect day to enjoy a meal outside. The atmosphere was relaxing, clean, and family-friendly. One thing that immediately stood out was the menu. It's about 10 pages long, with an incredible variety of options. Whether you're in the mood for breakfast, lunch, American classics, or Mexican favorites, there's truly something for everyone. The presentation is beautiful. The drinks are garnished with fresh flowers and slices of lemon or cucumber, making them feel extra special. Even the food is served with colorful touches like a slice of orange and a strawberry on a skewer, showing they really pay attention to the details. My kids enjoyed an orange juice and an apple juice. I ordered the mango dragonfruit lemonade, and it was refreshing, flavorful, and the perfect drink for a warm day. For my meal, I had the avocado toast topped with an egg and crispy bacon. It was fresh, filling, and absolutely delicious. The boys loved their meals too. One had the chocolate chip pancakes, which were fluffy and loaded with chocolate chips, while the other had a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich served with crispy home fries. They also offer a great selection of specialty waffles and pancakes, giving us plenty of reasons to come back and try something new. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the service was outstanding. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. Between the delicious food, beautiful presentation, generous portions, reasonable prices, and excellent service, this is definitely a place we'll be returning to. I highly recommend checking it out!

Food didn't disappoint!!! Service was good…read more It's a great place I will come back when I'm in town

I just want to start out by saying that the food is good. The waffles are delicious and there…read morearen't too many places around that make them in that style. However, this place is sneaky about prices. Firstly, They do not list prices on the menu, and after seeing my receipt, I understand why. If you want to add mixed berries to your waffle, they charge you $1.75 per type of berry. I ordered a black tea with a splash of milk, and they charged me the price of a tea latte. They also refuse to give tap water, and make you pay for bottled water- a practice that rubs me the wrong way. It cost nearly $50 for two people to eat breakfast here. Overall, the place isn't terrible, but is not transparent with prices.

We finally got to check out Zinneken's and it did not disappoint! The café is super clean, cute,…read moreand cozy with such a great vibe. The staff are sweet, friendly, and so helpful, especially for first-timers. The waffles are incredible. There are so many options to choose from, so good luck deciding! I had the Berries Insanity fruit-topped waffle and the fruit was honestly the freshest I've ever had. My husband opted for the Gourmand waffle (a Bananas Foster vibe). He opted for a Liège waffle (chewy) and I went with the Brussels waffle (crispier) and both were amazing. Drinks are just as good, from coffee and espresso to tea, matcha, or juice. We also shared a Zinneken's breakfast meal and it was perfectly made. Everything was incrediblly delicious and made for such a great brunch. We can't wait to go back!

We ordered a breakfast sandwich, scrambled eggs with hash. The sandwich was good, but the scrambled…read moreeggs were overdone and brown, the hash not browned enough. The home fries tasted freezer burned. Service was good.

I had a light breakfast here yesterday. I did not realize the restaurant's policy of cash only. I…read morehad some cash. My order took awhile. Tasted great. except there was an overabundance of cinnamon on top of it. The server asked if I liked cinnamon. I should have said yes, in small doses. The hot tea hit the spot.

I haven't been to Makris in a few years. My wife and I came through on a Sunday morning recently…read more The decor is still charming, with a very classic appearance that pulls you back in time. The food is good. We both had omelettes and they were solid. I will knock a star off for the latkes we shared, which were very greasy. I'd avoid those. Solid "diner coffee" and, as I remembered, friendly and attentive staff. I'm a strong coffee drinker, and my cup was never empty!

Having time to kill, and finding myself dismayed at the number of breakfast spots closed on Monday,…read moreI found myself at a place I've long considered trying: the Makris Diner. I arrived just after 7:00 AM, finding only a few other customers. Taking my seat at the counter, and noticing the "best of 2025" certificate, coffee was immediately served; and, my order was promptly taken. My choice was the big breakfast two, which would prove to be well named. Well within ten minutes, I was served three eggs, properly prepared, over easy, four very mild, frankly nearly tasteless, breakfast sausage links, a good portion of browned, but as far as I could tell, unseasoned, hashbrowns that were on the dry side (yes, ketchup was required) and finally, two slices of thick French toast, generously splattered with powdered sugar (quite tasty, I must say). In short, this meal read like a stock chart on a volatile day; peaks and valleys. The cup of coffee was acceptable, doing nothing to add or detract from the meal. At just over, twenty two bucks, before tip, the portion couldn't be faulted; but, the quality could have been better. The Makris has been there as long as I can remember; but in all my life, this is only my second visit. The first was a late night stop for a cup of coffee way back when teenagers actually ventured outside to engage in social activities; and, today, it looked much as it did back then. It was clean, comforatable and very much appealing to my sense of nostalgia. So too, I believe, that could be said of the other patrons, all of whom I expected to refer to my 58 year old self as "kid" if the need to speak to me had arisen.

Gluten free heaven!!!! Gluten free pancakes, French toast, Toast, potatoes, the triple breakfast…read moregives you leftovers :) So glad I found this spot!!

Great portions. Tried the Poached Oscar... the lobster was what you would expect from a joint like…read morethis but overall it was good. Spuds left something to be desired but the service was excellent and fast. Casual and clean restaurant, overall I would return.

It was our first time here. The waitress took care of us immediately when we were seated. Our food…read morewas delicious. The eggplant fries and Texmex egg rolls were excellent. The lobster grilled cheese was very good and filling. The alcoholic drinks were fun and tasty. Will definitely be back to try more.

It's been years since I've been here. The restaurant is located on 40 Glastonbury Rd in…read moreGlastonbury. Well, I'm off to a rough start. There's no Happy Hour here and the mixed drink menu has no prices. For my first drink, I'm trying the Mine Hill Manhattan made with Mine Hill bourbon, Mine Hill Amaro, cherry (garnish?) and Angostura bitters. This tastes great! Nice Amarena cherry garnish too. We are trying the Nacho Platter made with tortilla chips, melted cheese, pinto beans, tomatoes, black olives, scallions, sour cream and fresh salsa. This is a big plate! These are really good! I am having the Thai Lettuce Wraps with chicken). You can also have panko fried avocado. It is also made with carrots, charred chickpea quinoa salad (red bee honey from Weston, CT), sesame noodles, cucumbers, bibb lettuce and crushed peanuts. They use a house made Thai peanut Asian ginger and orange ginger sauces. This is real good! It's light and easy to eat. For my last drink, I'm having the Peach Mint Whiskey made with Ole Whiskey Peach Whiskey, ginger beer, fresh mint, lime juice, agave nectar and a lime garnish. The mug is nice and cold. This is light and delicious! What a great time here!