My family had breakfast here on a Monday, so it wasn't very busy. My husband got the Breakfast…read moreBurrito with a Spanish Latte, I got the Belgium Waffles with an iced Chai Tea Latte, and my daughter got the Chocolate Chip and Strawberry Waffles. We also split a side of potatoes. The food was good - my husband's burrito was pretty big, and my waffles were yummy though not the best ones I've had. My daughter was very intrigued by the various wall art that she referred to as "monsters" and the cafe itself felt cozy. I'd like to come back for lunch!

First time here and I would definitely go again! I just stopped in for a coffee, but it was just a…read morereally good iced coffee. While I didn't order food this time, the sandwich options looked great, and they also have a fridge stocked with grab-and-go food items plus desserts you can take home. The inside is super cute and cozy, such a nice spot to pop into or hang out for a bit. Overall, great first impression. I'll absolutely be back and will definitely try the food next time

Cute place busy and lots of choices noon on a sunday waitednover 40 minutes for a pizza?!?!!!! The…read morefolks here are either overwhelmed or?!? Don't expect you pizza or hot sandwich anytime soon. They said sorry a lot Pizza was ok and eggplant was mushy :(

The hours are inconsistent. Different closings times everyday. How can anyone grab a bite if your…read moreconstantly have to check times everyday.

Worth the trip to have the very best breakfast burrito! Service was excellent, and we ate at the…read moreCafe. Nicely decorated, good seating.

Quaint organic focused breakfast / brunch dining. Meals are prepared with care and to many dietary…read moreneeds. Servers and cooks are very friendly in this storefront cafe.

One of my favorite local spots for coffee, tea and breakfast/brunch/lunch! We love this place. You…read morecan bring your dog! (They have dog treats.) Absolutely everything I have ever had has been so good, my friends all agree. We love Bruno's! They switch up their specials - monthly, I believe. Follow them on Instagram! They have multiple locations as well. Specials: Nova's Nutella Latte - with oat milk* Nutella latte topped with cocoa powder Things on the menu that I've had and loved: The Doodle: Sausage, Bacon, Hash Brown, Egg, Cheddar Cheese & Hot Honey on a Bagel The French Riviera Egg, Goat Cheese, Avocado, Arugula, Balsamic Glaze, Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Kalamata Olives on an Il Filone Baguette Di Parma Panini Prosciutto di Parma, Arugula, Goat Cheese, Balsamic Glaze & Apple on an Il Filone Baguette Breky Burrito (Breakfast burrito) 3 Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Cherry Peppers, Hash Brown, Sriracha Aioli & Cheddar Cheese on a Spinach Wrap Bruno's Bite (avocado toast, one of the 6 avotoast options on the menu) Egg, Avocado, Hot Honey, Feta & Chili Flakes The Ville Turkey, Avocado, Bacon, Tomato, Arugula & Sriracha Aioli on Sourdough They have a huge selection of fresh pastries that always look and smell stunning!! Let's talk service! They are always warm and welcoming. Attentive, friendly, patient, accurate and professional! We love that! My daughter nearly learned how to walk here. (She took laps up and down and outside holding my friends' hands... learned how to take her steps without assistance the very next day. If that isn't testimonial enough, Bruno's will always hold a special place in my heart. Also my friends get upset if they find out I went to Bruno's without them ("YOU WENT TO BRUNO's WITHOUT ME?!") Which of course I would not ever do. I always recommend people check out this spot and they always come back grateful and excited to return.

I've heard so much about Bruno's Cafe. I tried going here a few months ago, but they were closed…read morefor renovations. Although a scenic drive to Bruno's, it is completely out of the way for me, but I wanted to try them. This cafe is small, and very busy. They have some seating options, but all the seats were taken. They did have some tables and chairs outside, and it was a pleasant day to sit outside. Their milk is sourced from Arethusa Farms, one of the best, if not THE BEST local dairy resources. Their menu is large with coffee, tea, refreshers, including pastries, breakfast and lunch options. On this trip we got coffees. I got Nova's Nutella Latte, the others got a mocha and Kiwi, Mint & Lemongrass refresher. These were all very pricey, I was a bit taken aback. Each drink was between $9.00 and $10.00. Maybe it's because of the locally sourced milk, I can't think of another reason. My Nutella Latte was very chocholatey and very tasty, but my cup was also filled with ice all the way to the top. The refresher was very sweet, but a unique combo of flavors and pretty refreshing. The mocha was solid. Overall, maybe I got the wrong things at Bruno's, but I can't say I was super impressed, especially at such a high cost.

I always wonder about the hidden gems that I drive by. I have driven by this place a million times…read moreand have always wondered about it. Welllll I finally stopped last week on the way home from picking my son up at basketball camp. It's such a cute spot. They have seating inside and outside. The parking is a little hectic because there aren't many spots available right in front. You can park down to the left and walk. The inside is a bit crowded with seating to the left and right. The girl working at the counter was so sweet and had lots of great energy. Their menu is amazing with lots of choices and some great specials. I had a passion fruit lemonade and it was so good I got another one for the way home. I got a buffalo chicken salad and it was a good size salad! My son got a burger and fries and loved it. The fries were crinkle cut but bigger and seasoned perfectly. I haven't had fries like that before. I look forward to going back and trying more on their menu!

There's something about Olivia... ...that many restaurants…read moreare lacking. Greeting with a smile - check. Offer to answer menu questions - check. Knowledgeable about plant based options and modifications that can be made - check. Enthusiasm in voice - check. Olivia is the front center employee every restaurant wishes they had. Cute place, limited seating. Head outside - outback - for a few more seating options. I had an orzo salad $5 and a muffin $3. Hubs had a grilled something sandwich. I didn't ask...my mouth was full.

Causal cafe that with high quality ingredients and entrees that come in large portions…read more Primarily serve lunch, but also have breakfast Th-Sun I came here with my parents and fiance on a Thursday for lunch, and it was totally empty. We each got a sandwich with a side of fries, and they were all huge and delicious!

"And I can break away to the better life Where the shackles…read morenever hold me down I'm gonna make a way for each happy day As my life turns around" (The Beach Boys) You might understandably think your navigation system has gone kerflooey when you set a course for the Breakaway Bistro at 195 W Main St in Avon. That's because when you pull into the shopping plaza.....you don't see it. But if you circle around to the right, you'll see it on the side of the strip mall's buildings. And trust me, this spot is definitely worth hunting down to experience a standout breakfast or lunch. We walked in a little before 1:00 yesterday and found a table for two in the back left corner of the dining room, so we had a good view of the entire room. I have to tell ya, the place was packed! Breakaway closes at 3:00 every day except Sunday (2:00), and there were breakfast and lunch menus out, plus a few daily specials. My wife went with a "William's Ham Panini" ($17) with thin sliced ham, bacon, caramelized onions, cheddar and honey mustard on a grilled panini. We both were struck at how much ham was piled onto her sandwich. She had a few choices for a side dish and put her nickel down on potato salad. I went with The JT Salad ($16). The menu says it's been their "best-selling salad 25 years and counting". It was a big portion of mixed greens served with house balsamic dressing, grape tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, and grilled chunks of teriyaki glazed chicken breast. It was stellar, with plenty of that yummy cheese and chicken. The only sour note with our lunch was a rather steep $4.25 for a glass of iced tea that was half-filled with ice. The food was very good and a decent amount of leftovers came home with us for another day. I was unexpectedly impressed by how crowded Bistro was on a random Monday. I bet you'll be too.

Visited Dish n' Dat for the first time and had a very enjoyable experience. The egg white omelet…read morewas excellent--fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. The coffee was also very good and complemented the meal nicely. The restaurant has a comfortable seating area and a welcoming atmosphere that makes it easy to relax and enjoy your meal. The ambiance is warm and inviting, making it a great spot for breakfast or brunch. The home fries were average compared to the rest of the meal, but they didn't take away from the overall experience. The quality of the omelet, good coffee, friendly service, and pleasant environment made for a very satisfying visit. Overall, a great local breakfast spot, and I'd definitely come back to try more items from the menu.

We are from New York and new to the area. Was hoping to find a place that had a decent bowl of…read morechicken soup. Or at least close to as good as in NY. Very excited to report that we did!! I had the bowl of chicken soup with matzo balls and it was very delicious, filling and extremely satisfying. Soup is my favorite food and it gives me comfort to know I can get an amazing bowl nearby. My wife had the bang~bang chicken sandwich. Crispy fried chicken cutlet topped w/ red cabbage~cucumber slaw + spicy pickles + sweet chili~chipotle smack sauce + ciabatta. It was cooked to crispy perfection with just the right amount of spice from the pickles. It came with a half sour pickle that was quite delicious. Good pickles are hard to find and they have them here. Lisa, the bartender was very friendly and helpful. Made us feel welcome from the moment we sat at the bar. The menu is very extensive and we are looking forward to going back and sampling other items.

Good Friends, Great Food, and Historic Charm!…read more The Village at Buckingham Ladies Lunch Bunch met on July 3 for our favorite monthly first-Friday tradition! We gathered at the wonderful Lisa's Crown & Hammer in Collinsville, a charming riverfront village just a few miles from our neighborhood. What a treat to meet our delightful new neighbor from Cavendish- Kendra Z! This popular restaurant and pub operates out of the historic 1850s railroad freight station of the Collins Axe Company. It sits beautifully amidst repurposed brick factory buildings that now house quaint antique shops, art galleries, and boutiques. Inside, you step back in time with a cozy, industrial-chic setting complete with exposed brick walls, timber wood beams, and a fireplace patio for the cooler months. It is the perfect place to begin or end a walk along the scenic Farmington River, utilizing the Rails-to-Trails path. ‍‍ The food from their scratch kitchen never disappoints! They focus on elevated, comfort pub grub using plenty of fresh, locally sourced ingredients. A huge shoutout to our wonderful waitress (pictured!) who gave us truly excellent service! Our Top Crown & Hammer Recommendations: * The Towering Truffle Burger or Lisa's Amazing Crown Sliders * The Vermonter - Packed with turkey, cheddar, apple slices, and bacon * Perfectly cooked Fish Tacos or a classic Reuben Sandwich * Mediterranean Salmon Salad with lemon dressing (a personal favorite!) * Crispy Cauliflower, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Truffle Parm Fries * A refreshing glass of Citizen Cider to wash it all down! Our lunch bunch is already counting down the days until we return in October to try Lisa's new fall menu in the cozy fireplace room! If you love a quintessential New England village that is walkable, historic, and brimming with charm, you have to check out this spot!

Lisa's Crown and Hammer is a little bit confusing…read more Is this a pub that serves high end food, or is this a bougie restaurant trying to be a pretty good pub? Confusion lie, as we walked in the main entrance, and there was no person to see us. Do we just go in and sit down? Do we walk into the pub and sit there? After a minute or two wait, a server came and sat us in the fireplace room. Menus were waiting for us along with the daily specials on this Sunday. The dinner specials were few and far between, and we passed on them I ordered a Lisa's Crown and Hammer chicken sandwich, which came with french fries fries according to the menu, and my dear friend, ordered the Reuben, with french fries We passed on drinks as water was supplied, and neither of us felt like drinking. The food arrived in decent time. My friend only ate half of a Reuben, and some of the french fries. She said th sandwich was OK. My Lisa's crown and hammer sandwich was pretty decent, and I felt the french fries were well seasoned but soggy. I ate half the sandwich and took most of the french fries home. I'm kind of disappointed, as after spending time at the Christmas tree show and raffle at the Collinsville Historic Society, lunch would be so appropriate to end the lovely visit in Collinsville at Crown and Hammer I guess it's travel at your own risk here. Hit or miss. Service was OK, but it seemed like the server disappeared for long periods of time and the place really wasn't busy. I also noticed there were two or three servers taking care of guest in the small place The pub was hopping, I'm not sure if it was locals or visitors to Collinsville, but it looks like everyone was having a good time in there. Prices were on point, as I think the Bill was around $40 with tip. The menu does have sandwiches and sides along with the high-end dishes. Personally, I would lose the high-end dishes. I will come back again, maybe not soon. Collinsville is an awesome place to visit. So quaint, so inviting, so much to do. It's just too bad that Crown and Hammer missed the mark

Our favorite pizza place!! Thin crust but not too thin. Excellent flavor. We love the buffalo…read morechicken which has nice chicken on it and not breaded pieces. Also love the meat lovers and standard cheese pizza.

I do miss the iconic Joe's Pizza which was previously located here, but Canton Pizza Kitchen has…read morestepped up to plate and is doing an admirable job filling in Joe's big shoes. This is my 3rd or 4th take out order from here, and I will say they recovered from a bumpy previous experience. Last time, they forgot to put pepperoni on one pizza (tho' it was ordered & paid for, as per receipt). Regretfully, I passed on my usual quick peak at the pies before leaving, so I had a slightly* disappointed crowd when I got home, *BUT, the Buffalo chicken pizza I also delivered got people over the missing pepperoni. The Bflo chicken pizza lacks any kick you'd probably expect, but is otherwise awesome, & it's easy to drizzle with hot sauce at home. Back to the missing pepperoni: I called, they apologized & quickly offered to re-do the pizza or for me to come back another time. Mistakes happen, and what's key is handling it right, which they did, hassle free which I appreciate.

Da Vincis is located by the Avon library in a small plaza. They often have a Groupon, and were able…read moreto show me how to use an expired one. Awesome! The pizzas I called ahead for, and was promised two post lunch pies in 20 minutes, very reasonable. Good amount of plaza parking, and there were two tables outside. There was pizza by the slice available, and a few tables of indoor dining. The back had some coolers for drinks (it looked like Pepsi...) and was done otherwise in dark wood. Everything was very clean. The pizzas were pretty good. I love a thin crust, and this was the thick end of that. The sauce ratio was a little high on a plain cheese, and maybe a little more potato cooking on the baked potato pie. But these are minor issues, and they both traveled really well for an hour! Definitely a good dinner when you don't want to cook!

Best pizza ever! I highly recommend the Tomato Asiago especially…read more Ps. The Tomato Basil Pizza is good for a switch up. The Loaded Potatoe Pizza is ok but the potatoes seemed a bit undercooked. The Pesto Pizza is . Tasted fishy to me....like clams kinda fishy. But Ranch Dressing helped.