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    Bob's Coffee Shop

    3.9 (93 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Thomas F.

    Lunch stop on the run...needed sustenance between this, that and the other. Ran in to Bob's and had a quick English muffin and side of bacon. Surely hit the spot. My travel partner had one of the two soups of the day: Pea Soup. This was delicious [I snuck a spoonful or three] and truly it had that home made taste, Service was prompt and friendly with lots of regulars enjoying themselves. Need to go back when we have more time.

    Hash browns
    Jason P.

    Bob's Coffee Shop is a casual, no frills, classic breakfast and lunch joint joint that serves food at a fair price point. Given the number of tables filled with comfortable-looking people at breakfast and the way many customers were personally greeted, I believe Bob's has a loyal customer base. I was a first time customer and the Bob's servers warmly greeted me and provided very efficient and friendly service throughout my meal. Service is definitely a selling point. The inside is clean, but a little rough around the edges. When I looked down, I noticed several areas where the carpet had been taped. The breakfast offerings seemed relatively standard for a place like Bob's, which is what I was looking for. I ordered a breakfast combo with scrambled eggs, sausage, home fries and rye toast. I made two special requests - well done home fries and melted American cheese on my eggs. Bob's succeeded on both requests. The food was about average. The hash browns were well done, but they needed more salt during the cooking process. The generous three sausage links, on the other hand were too salty. I ate the sausage and hash browns together to balance the salinity. The eggs with melted cheese tasted good, but they came flat and molded together. I would have preferred a more textured look and feel. I can see why Bob's is popular with its loyal customer base. Service is great and the food is familiar and decent. Three Stars

    The "BIG Breakfast"... not so BIG.
    Josue Z.

    ATTENTION SENIOR CITIZENS!! If you're single and ready to mingle. This is the spot. Well, maybe for a chat. Plenty of company to chat with on the counter. Avg age: 61 Atleast. This is a traditional spot. Like traditional!! Servers and staff all wore workout clothing, like hoodies and tshirts. Very friendly and it felt as if I was at my grandmas house at a BIG feast. The staff: very nice. Welcoming and friendly. I ordered the big breakfast. Wasn't that BIG. But it was simple and safe. I wanted my homefries crispy... that didn't happened. They must be short staffed in the kitchen because it took longer than expected to get my food. It was even longer for the woman besides me. Taste: it was OK. It's traditional remember. You can find this same meal at 100 other locations. I had to miss my Chiro appointment because of this wait.... But breakfast was more important. Would I return: probably not. Maybe to just support a local business.

    Rick S.

    Had to go with the Special yesterday and it sure did fuel my day! - Biscuits with sausage gravy, 2 eggs, with potatoes Always a pleasure!

    #9 Big Breakfast
    Ian L.

    Bob's Coffee Shop is an iconic staple in the Rocky Hill community. It is a small and quaint coffee shop with approximately 20-25 tables. On the weekends they are only open until noon and are packed. The food is excellent, although the portions are a bit smaller and the bacon could be cooked a little more, but that is my personal taste. Other than that I have no complaints and will be back soon!

    Very tempting, but bacon egg & cheese on a hard-roll most tempting.
    John L.

    I had been eyeing Bob's Coffee Shop (& Much More) and finally stopped in one Sunday morning. It was about 7:00 am and on my way to the office, yup. The Shop was hopping with regulars at tables and a smaller counter. The aroma of Breakfast in the air: Coffee, Bacon, Eggs, Butter, Cinnamon, and Syrup thick in the air. Boldly, I saddled up to the counter between a couple of fellas. "Morning" was exchanged. I cautiously eyed the plates and before a menu could be obtained, a coffee was offered. I ordered my standard grab and run: Bacon, Egg, and Cheese on a Hard Roll...and a coffee while I waited. Knowing other were in the office, I checked-in and poled orders. Wait staff was pleasant when the order expanded. Providing a better time to enjoy the small-town vibe and sense of community. The sandwiches delivered warm with packets of ketchup. Appreciated by all and new fans created. See ya, next time, Bob!

    Eggs Benedict
    Ian L.

    Very busy on a sunday after church and the interior is outdated but holds up pretty well. The prices are good but the food not so much. At least for me. Their eggs benedict was just OK but the homefries that came with it were a disappointment. Plenty of crumbs, they looked like leftover homefries and they didn't taste rhat great either. Service was very friendly though. Simply put, there really is not much to say about this place other than it's filled with old people and mediocre food. I didn't just say that.

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    Sam L.

    Came here when we were too late for breakfast at NY Pickel deli nearby so we stopped in. First time, cute spot very casual comfortable you can tell this is where the locals go. Menu prices were super affordable! We got: eggs Benedict, omelette, coffee and hot coco all for $25 food was hot and fresh. The staff was so friendly our waitress was very attentive and even brought more hollandaise sauce since she felt it wasn't enough for her liking. We for sure will be coming here again!

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    Clean, bright with tasty food at very reasonable prices and always excellent service.

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    Worth waiting in line. Delicious food. Friendly efficient service. Fun clean atmosphere. Can't wait to return!

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    Excellent breakfast as always, quickly prepared and tasty, especially grilled English muffin!

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    Menu / bakery display
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    The bar very late.
    They have terrible forks.  Felt like I was using a salad fork.  Took light for my meal
    They have terrible forks. Felt like I was using a salad fork. Took light for my meal
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