"Rebel Rebel, you've torn your dress Rebel Rebel, your face…read moreis a mess Rebel Rebel, how could they know? Hot tramp, I love you so" (David Bowie) After a morning appointment in Farmington, we were both in the mood to stop somewhere for breakfast. That gave us the perfect opportunity to stop at a place we've driven by a zillion times. Rebel Dog Coffee's area shops have been on our radar for years, and yesterday we finally checked their Farmington location. It's in a strip mall shopping plaza right next to a Nardelli's more or less where Route 6 crosses Fienneman Road/Birdseye Road. Their Dog Pack has four Rebel Dog members spread out around the Greater Hartford area and some of their coffees can be found in local supermarkets. Their Farmington store is very large and comfortable, with plenty of space between the customer tables. The dining room was fairly crowded when we arrived, with people socializing and banging away on their laptops. Rebel Dog has a very deep offering of coffee drinks and food choices, Want a coffee? Well, you best be ready to choose among single or double espressos (with or without foam of whipped cream or steamed milk, lattes. Cappuccinos, mochas, and Americanos, light-dark-or decaf drip coffees, French Press, Pour Overs, teas, jot chocolates and a ton more. You can even get a growler of coffee, tea, or kombucha. I never saw that before. Now, what good is a morning coffee without something to munch alongside it? No worries, because the Dog has you covered with everything from "Build Your Own" breakfast sandwiches, six egg Benedicts, oatmeal, yogurt & granola, fruit cups, and pastries. If you arrive later in the day, your options might include soups, salads, sandwiches, grilled cheese and burgers. Our breakfast order was a cup of their Steady Habits light house blend (a medium-light roast, smooth and sweet with notes of roasted nuts, fig, and caramel), a cup of their Big Red Truck Dark Roast (a blend of both washed process and natural process Colombian coffees for a rich and layered coffee with notes of dark chocolate, crème brûlée, and warm spices), a "build Your Own" Breakfast Bagel Sandwich and an order of Avocado Toast. With tax and tip, everything totaled under $25. The sandwich we built contained ham and an egg on an Everything Bagel and we had zero complaints about it. My Avocado Toast (no added egg or protein) was wonderful. It was a thick slice of homemade multigrain bread topped with a very generous blanket of smashed avocado. We could not have been happier with our first encounter with a Rebel Dog.

Rebel Dog Coffee started in 2017. They also have a location in Plainville and East Hartford. They…read morealso offer breakfast and lunch options. They have their own roasting program as well. I stopped in to try out their drinks. I love coffee shops and supporting local so this was on my radar for a bit. The interior was spacious with plenty of seating. The customer service was good. My husband and I enjoyed their cold brew and matcha latte. Yes, we will be back to try out their other menu options!

This cafe is so cute. The service was very friendly. Staff was knowledgeable about vegan options. I…read moreordered the smore's mocha latte with hemp seed milk and the falafel sandwich with vegan tahini drizzle. Both were delicious! I like how the cafe is a separate from the tavern. Make sure you enter for cafe in the back entrance. I would recommend

Quaint coffee shop with counter service and adjacent tavern…read more I got the tuna salad sandwich with gluten free bread and a side of the maple coffee rubbed tots, and both were very good. For coffee, I got the nitro cold brew with their seasonal cold foam, which was blackberry flavored. It was tasty but the ratio of coffee to foam was a bit off, with only about half the cup filled with coffee and the rest foam. You can either order at the counter and seat yourself in the little cafe area, or sit in the restaurant for full service. I'd definitely return if I was in the area.

Quirky but kind of a greasy spoon. Our French toast order and egg on croissant sandwich were served…read moreburnt. Tasteless coffee. Lackadaisical service. I don't know why it gets decent reviews in a town that has excellent restaurants.

This is one of those places that reminds me why we should always dine local over chains, if…read morepossible. I was amazed at how friendly the staff here was and how they treated us. We had a few hours to kill before our flight, so our local friend wanted to show us the cute little town of Chester. She recommended this spot for brunch; It's small, cute and incredibly charming. The prices were cheap and the food was great. They have a few tables inside or a couple outside, and sits right in the heart of the town. The Villager is awesome... I'd gladly come back here in a heartbeat when I'm back in town!

Fun rock music themed small breakfast shop. Big flavor and signature drinks/meals. Breakfast is my…read morefavorite meal and this place has it all. Always friendly/patient cashier. There are so many options but they can help point in the right direction. Fast service and just a cool little shop. Sandwiches, burritos, pancakes, vegetarian/vegan options. Coffee specials you'll never see anywhere else. Above all my friend's favorite. Dirty Energy drink combos. Pick your energy drink, add some flavored syrup and some candy. It's just fun all around shop. Was unsure when it first opened but quickly became my go to for something unique and delicious. Seating outside perfect for summer.

Came here during pride month and got their celebrate pride coffee, which was a cereal milk coffee…read morewith white chocolate drizzle, cupcake cold foam, and topped with fruit pebbles. It was on the sweeter side, but not too bad. For food, we got a bacon egg and cheese on everything bagel and a rainbow bagel toasted with chive cream cheese. Everything was very good, and came out quick This is a cool quirky little spot.

Great! An old school style roadside breakfast & lunch place. Open Sundays 5am-1pm…read more Owner Deb and her staff were very friendly accommodating to us and our dog Lily. We sat in the outdoor seating. They brought Lily water in a nice clean dog dish right away. Food was very good, and satisfying, and very reasonably priced. Lily liked the bacon in the Western Omelette. Inside the patron at the breakfast bar were very friendly and helpful with info about the area. Close car ride to the ferry boat cross and Guilettes Castle Park. You should go!

A standalone eatery on the side of the road. Caution - if your vehicle has low clearance, enter the…read moreparking area slowly on an angle. Very impressed w the menu. Lots of interesting looking specials as well as off the standard menu. Efficient, effective, effusive Emily was my server. I was torn between the housemade corned beef hash and the raspberry French toast, so eeeE suggested both as they can provide a half portion of the French toast. Sold! So, two eggs over medium, CBH, Cajun spicy home fries, and the 1/2 portion of French toast stuffed w raspberry jelly (please don't tell my doctor I ordered (and ate) all this food!). I met the owner, Deb, who seems to hold court on a regular basis. She started 11 years ago. Interesting lady who had to leave for an appt. I would have enjoyed talking w her. So, the food.... everything perfectly cooked, and delicious. The French toast had a distinct crunch on the outside. When I asked eeeE, she said it was corn flakes! What a great idea, which I will now have to try at home. You know when you have several things on your plate (in my case, several plates) that are equally delicious and you don't know what to end on. Such was my dilemma. And I wished the plates were softer.... I would have eaten them, too! Great food, great service, prices in line with other eateries / diners. 5 yummy stars

I was SO pleasantly surprised by my experience here! A must-try!…read more This place is ran so efficiently but I didn't feel as though we were rushed in any means. It is so home and cozy, seriously the ideal breakfast spot. The staff was super friendly and helpful with questions/allergy concerns. If the weather permits, I'd recommend snagging an outside table. I ordered the Eggs Benedict Florentine with a GF english muffin and was blown away. I can be super picky about my benedicts and was not expecting much at all. The eggs were cooked to perfection, the hollandaise was rich and tangy, and both the spinach and tomatoes were super fresh. Dipping their potatoes in the yolk/hollandaise reminisce was delish. I really made the dishwashers job easier that day, haha. Obviously one needs to get french toast or pancakes for the table. I totally get the hype around this french toast. So thick without being dry, even if you don't go the cinnamon route. Do be warned it's a lot more feeling than you might anticipate, I'd say one person won't need more than 2 slices! Added bonus: really well mixed chocolate milk.

We have been Jack's regulars for ~ 3 years. The place is always packed and the breakfast options…read moreare always good. The staff treats you like family. They are planning on opening another venue down in Tylerville in a couple of months. They indicated that the menu will have different options than the current restaurant. We can't wait!

Treat Yourself to the Steak and Eggs!!. So Hearty!…read moreDelicious Coffee and Staff are Amazing !!!

First time coming here. We ordered a bacon, egg and cheese on and everything bagel with a side…read moreorder of home fries and a mudslide iced coffee. The sandwich was good and the bacon was crispy. The home fries reminded me of my childhood. The coffee was just OK. It tasted more like chocolate milk than coffee but that can be expected with the mocha. I will opt in for a different flavor next time. Live music Saturdays 11-1pm There is a beautiful mural on the side of the building as well as outdoor seating for those beautiful days

Stopped here for breakfast this morning and was very pleasantly surprised! Had a bacon, egg &…read morecheese on sourdough and it was cooked fresh and tasted delicious. Coffee was also great, especially for non-espresso drinks. The service was great as well; the workers were kind, professional, and even offered to top off my iced coffee before I left. Another huge plus was that the prices were extremely reasonable. Definitely recommend, and I will definitely return when I'm nearby.

Had the most delicious breakfast at Red Rose Cafe! Ordered the Dirty Bird omelette. This was…read moreDELICIOUS! It consists of mozerella, chicken, peppers and pesto. Lieterally so good - perfectly good. It comes with a side of toast or a bagel i opt'd for wheat bread and it comes with potatoes - which i don't eat - so they swapped in frest fruit. The banannas, blueberreis and strawberries were so fresh - even being on mid winter here! Fast and lovely service. The Cafe has a few seats inside - the day we were there a good steady stream of people coming in and out. In summer or warmer weather outdoor seating as well. A few parking spots side of restaurant but also easy street parking!