"I once knew a pirate named Bob B O B, Bob was a drunken old slob B O B, Bob, 'bout as dumb as a rock But Bob, he made it to the top" (Willie Nelson) I had a monthly Board of Director's meeting in Rocky Hill at 9:30 this morning. The meeting was exactly two minutes away from Bob's, so when I rolled into Bob's at a quarter to nine, saw a near empty dining room, I figured I'd have plenty of time to have a coffee, enjoy a bagel, and go through my meeting notes. Oops, that wasn't what happened. Truth be told, I made my meeting with seven minutes to spare. After I ordered, I waited for quite a while and looked up from my notes to see what was going on. I saw two servers and the manager engaged in a serious conversation about something. My server caught my eye and ran over to the kitchen, and I clearly heard her say something like "where's that egg on a bagel?". It was evident that the order hadn't even made its way to the kitchen yet. Eventually my breakfast sandwich did arrive, and the server offered some sort of an apology for the delay and communication breakdown. Now, as I said, Bob's was pretty empty today, so that made the service breakdown hard to understand. I certainly hope they do a better job on their busy weekends. Anyway, my server was pleasant, and I did appreciate her apology. The sandwich and coffee were fine, and the bill came to just $7. Will I be back next month? I doubt it. read more

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The food was alright, my daughter got the kids special which I thought was a good deal, and I got the eggs Benedict which was flavorful. I asked my server to put the English muffin on the side (which my daughter was going to eat) cause I'm trying to do less carbs, but she didn't and just brought another English muffin on the side which I had to pay for and then waste the one on my plate. read more

Good gluten-free pancakes, they taste just like normal pancakes. It's an old school type of restaurant but good service and I will go back if I'm in the area. read more

Bob's Coffee Shop - Gluten-free blueberry pancakes and well done bacon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Solid local breakfast place. I've been here a few times and while nothing is going to make you jump on instagram with photos, the food is solid. Most recent trip was French toast w side meat. Bacon crisped up well. Sausage links were solid. The French toast could have used a dash of salt to open the flavor but otherwise good. The coffee is decent and the service is quick and does follow up frequently. The place is a classic small diner and has the obligatory stools for quick service breakfast. One personal knock is that it's a Pepsi place and not Coke, but that is a personal preference which is not reflected in my rating. Prices are not bad for what you get. A solid option for breakfast in the area. read more

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. read more

Bob's Coffee Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

I had the worst experience at this spot. I ordered a pancake with bacon and it was stone cold. I sent it back and when the new pancake came out with the bacon I went to eat and another person came over with my old pancake and said I heated up your pancake on the grill and that one is not yours in front of you. I said I don't want anything please take this away. He yelled at me I am trying to make this better. This place is awful. read more

I came here for breakfast with my family early on a Saturday morning and was excited to see it wasn't packed yet. The food options were good and the prices were very reasonable. I got an omelet and it was delicious along with the home fries that came with it. The wait staff was friendly and the place inside was cozy. Overall I'd recommend a stop in! read more

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 read more

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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. read more

Bob's Coffee Shop - The "BIG Breakfast"... not so BIG. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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! read more

Bob's Coffee Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Great food, fun servers! Always a friendly casual atmosphere. Service is timely but not like fast food. Never rushed and all of the servers are great! read more

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! read more

Bob's Coffee Shop - #9 Big Breakfast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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

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! read more

Bob's Coffee Shop - Very tempting, but bacon egg & cheese on a hard-roll most tempting. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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. read more

Bob's Coffee Shop - Eggs Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

I ordered the "Eggs Benedict" right off their menu, but asked for French toast under it instead with a side of "fresh fruit." After a brief discussion with the waitress I decided on berries. I overheard her giving another person's order to the Cook and realized she never asked me if I wanted cheese or Hollandaise sauce on it (as stated as options in the menu.) I called her over and told her I wanted the Hollandaise sauce and she seems surprised and it appeared that she thought it was a special request rather than something that should come with it right from the menu. I dismissed it as I was in a good mood and hungry and just wanted to enjoy my breakfast. My fruit came out first and it was nothing more than disappointing. The strawberries were a hard, light in color, and tasteless. The blueberries were tiny, very soggy and clearly previously frozen. (When I let the waitress know, she said she already knew! Then she said: "Maybe not order the blueberries next time?" Uhhh....maybe carry fresh blueberries rather than trying to pass frozen ones off as fresh?? Perhaps care about the quality of food being served. Why anyone would serve those for anything other than a cooked compote over waffles, pancakes, or French toast is beyond me. Yikes. Up until that point I had been satisfied with the waitress and all of the service I had received. When my breakfast came it was a piece of French toast with two poached eggs on top and a side of hollandaise sauce. There was no bacon or home fries that would normally come with the eggs Benedict off of the menu that I ordered. At this point I didn't even bother to address the issue and just finished my breakfast...minus the blueberries. There was so much egg yolk left on my plate because, well...No home fries to wipe it up with. The coffee was ok, and I was kindly offered a refill. When the bill came, I saw that everything was billed a la carte. Oh, well. It was too early for me and the day to try to deal with making things right just to have breakfast. The ambiance was ok...several tables and seemingly many regulars from the conversation between them and staff. At one point, a guy (who appeared to be the owner or cook) was standing right in front of me as I at ate the counter yelling across the restaurant to another customer. He was oblivious to his rudeness. I can see why people like it there, though....the staff is very welcoming to the regulars. read more

My mom and I were staying in a nearby hotel looking for a local breakfast joint. Our original plan went down the drain after there was no parking, so Bob's was the next closest thing to us. If you're looking for an old-fashioned place for coffee or brunch, this is the spot for you. It's very cute and charming on the inside, and has a very local, mom-and-pop feel to it. We came on a Saturday morning and it was pretty busy. The staff were very friendly though and had us seated with just a small wait. Even though the menu might look like basic breakfast items, the food was really good! They also give you a large portion of it, so I doubt that you'll leave here hungry. It also costs a fraction of what most other restaurants would cost for a large meal. We loved Bob's, I'd recommend it to anyone staying in the area! read more

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! read more

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Food is standard American breakfast fare. Servers and front of house check out are friendly. It definitely is a mom and pop place, and the prices remain reasonable. read more

My friends and I wanted to try a different breakfast place this morning and we ended up coming to Bob's. We were seated immediately at an outdoor table. The service was very quick and super nice. My pancake was delicious, it was so thick, fluffy, and delicious. I'm glad I topped it with whipped cream and strawberries. This was one of the better pancakes I've had from any breakfast joint. I definitely recommend coming here for a quick breakfast or lunch! read more

Bob's Coffee Shop - Pancake with whipped cream and strawberries - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

They charge you a fee for paying with credit card not even telling you they will give you a total at the end with no breakdown charges they add up charges to your bill and ripe you off for extra money that you diddnt order if you wanna throw money this is the place you wanna come I will deff not come here again read more

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

Not ever going back. On Father's Day we asked for a table for 4 & were told it would be a few minutes. A party of 6 who arrived 15mins after us was seated 15mins before us. We were told that there was only a table for 6 available at the time. After 10mins a hostess tells us they are out of chairs & waiting on 2 more seats. What????? If they had seated us at the table that they had seated the 6 out of order than it wouldn't have been a problem. read more

We're from NY and were visiting the area. I checked on Yelp for breakfast places and saw Bob's had good reviews with affordable prices. I'm glad we went here! The decor is pretty bare bones, but very clean. I personally don't care about decor, but maybe some do. As soon as we walked in, we had two wonderfully cheerful ladies greet us. We told them that we wanted to order takeout. They gave us some menus and took our order right away. We had a seat, waiting for our food and were asked by a couple of different waitresses if we had been helped. One asked us if we wanted coffee while we waited. There were probably about 6 occupied tables when we went, and it seemed like many might were regulars just based on the conversations they were having with the staff. We heard a lot of "Hey Joe, how ya been?" type stuff. I love places like that. Our food came out super quick, less than 10 minutes. The ladies at the hostess stand who took our order made sure that we had everything we needed for condiments and plasticwear. Before we left we also picked up some apple bread that they were selling at the hostess stand for $6 a loaf. I'd definitely recommend it, it was delicious. Prices were super affordable, which is pretty much the main reason why we went there in the first place. We both got French toast and a side of home fries each. Both were very good but we both LOVED the home fries! We actually considered going in and ordering two more helpings lol! They were nice and crispy and were actually seasoned, unlike a lot of breakfast places that just give you bland home fries. If you're looking for a great breakfast that won't cost you a ton, give Bobs a try. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in the area. read more

Just passing through and needed a nice wholesome breakfast. Definitely got that here. The staff was extremely friendly and greeted us as soon as we walked through the door. You are able to sit yourself anywhere this early morning. The pancakes tasted like candy and so good. They had the right sweetness to them. The eggs Benedict was just right and poached just right. This place keeps busy and the staff is constantly on the move. Great place to eat with good atmosphere. read more

Excellent breakfast restaurant seams like they are always very busy, especially on weekends. Very good food selection. The staff are so friendly our waitress was very attentive. read more

Total hole in the wall. I had no idea it was there until someone suggested we meet there. Saturday morning and the place was packed, clearly with locals and regulars. Classic "greasy spoon" diner, unlimited refills on coffee. Menu consists mostly of eggs, toast, pancakes, corn beef, bacon, etc, all cooked to order, and all under $10 per person. They offer seasonal specials, flavored pancakes, specialty french toast, everything you would expect. read more

Bob's is a solid breakfast diner. This was my second time coming here today, and the omelets never disappoint. I loved being able to get raisin toast today with my breakfast, it really hit the spot. We had to wait a bit, and it was a little annoying people who came in after us had their food before we did, but that still didn't ruin our morning. We'll have to walk over again soon. read more

Bob's Coffee Shop - Western omelet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

I've been coming here for years and years with my grandmother and dad. The service is always super attentive and quick, and they learn the regulars by name and remember their usual order. It's definitely got that hometown, tight knit neighborhood feel to it. The food is always great, and super reasonably priced. For a low cost, good quality breakfast, I cannot think of a better place. Even when it's packed on the weekends, tables open up fairly quickly so you never have to wait too long. read more

They have really good food and nice staff I had the gluten free pancakes and they were DELICIOUS!!!!!! but they could have gotten some More staff read more

Bob's Coffee Shop - Gluten free pancakes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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

This is a great little home town breakfast place. The prices are very reasonable and the food is good. The service is friendly but not always super fast. However it is almost always busy so the staff is kept on their toes. My only complaint would be that the food is only average. There's nothing wrong with it, but it's not sensational either. But it's definitely a good place to meet a friend for a affordable meal. read more

I have been to a lot of restaurants and this was by far the worst place I have ever eaten.... Our breakfast was burnt.... It had zero flavor ... The waitress was good but the food was terrible!!!! By far a BURNT breakfast!! At the worst!!! With no flavor !!! We substituted a cheese sauce for a real cheese and had a up-charge of $4.00 "REALLY" and there was no gold or flavor in this cheese !!! read more

Bob's Coffee Shop - I have been to a lot of breakfast places and this is the worst quality food We will never be back - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

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Quesallida looks like a burrito to me and lacked flavor. The gluten free pancakes my wife ordered were quite tasty. My daughters sausage biscuits and gravy were the second best dish on the table. Their potato pancakes were to die for. And I had a bage asked for it grilled it was only toasted but tasty. Very busy and extremely loud inside. read more

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Bob's Coffee Shop in Rocky Hill is a very pleasant dining experience. If you're in the neighborhood, Bob's is a great choice for breakfast or lunch! read more

Bob's Coffee Shop - 3 Eggs over easy, Double order Corned Beef Hash, Raisin Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Stopped by one weekday morning that I had vacation, and you could tell the place was full of regulars, mostly retirees. One of the waitresses said that we could seat ourselves. It took a little bit longer than I would have hoped to be served and for the food to come out but overall the quality was good and I was very happy with my meal especially for the low price. I ordered the standard scrambled eggs home fries and a grilled corn muffin. They even made a Mickey Mouse pancake for my one year old. Most diners would have this served up relatively quickly but it seem to take longer here I think because they were so busy. The eggs were cooked perfectly not too dry not too runny and my coffee was continually being refilled. The pancake was awesome! I'd come back for more of those! Overall I thought it was great and I'd gladly stop by again. read more

Bob's Coffee Shop - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

This is a classic American coffee shop! Fast friendly service- great specials and easy low carb substitutes! Omelette with three cheese blend was outstanding!!Coffee was good even black! Will make it our stop for breakfast on our way to Massachusetts read more

Not awfully lot of curb appeal, but clean bright interior, nice server, delicious food. So much so that my children ordered an extra order of the gluten free pancakes. Grilled cheese sandwich want soggy with butter, the slice of tomato (extra) was fresh, and crisp. Another good find by yelp during a road trip read more

Bob's Coffee Shop - Grilled cheese with tomatoes (extra ) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Service was VERY slow. We sat down but did not receive coffee or get acknowledged for almost 10 minutes. Corned beef hash was delicious and potatoes nice and crispy. Problem was many tables were not bussed and for a small place people had to sit at dirty tables. Could be the help shortage so a so so review read more

Clearly a favorite of the locals, and for good reason. Solid diner fare with a few twists. Kitchen wasn't the fastest, but the home fries were worth the wait. read more