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    Central 25

    4.6 (23 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Asada Quesadilla
    Donny M.

    Hands down the best food in Monroe. Whether I order traditional cafe types of food or the Latin dishes, everything is spectacular. Today was Asada Quesadilla and Vanilla Waffle with berries. We love this place.

    Chilaquiles breakfast on a lazy Saturday  ; )
    Amy C.

    Amazing Chilaquiles and Mexican coffee! I'm set for the weekend. Waitresses are super nice (muy amables).

    Baguette breakfast sandwich
    Atnier R.

    Very cute and clean-looking inside. All three things that we ordered (breakfast bowl with steak, beans and guacamole among others; baguette breakfast sandwich and a belgian waffle with fresh fruits) were quickly brought, looked inviting and tasted great. I'm so glad we have such a nice, local brunch place, as we usually had to hoof it to other towns for similar experiences). I wish them success and we plan to come often.

    French toast with fresh fruit and fresh whipped cream?! Yes please!
    Elisabeth M.

    WORTH A TRIP!!! The food quality is excellent. Amazing brunch options. When I say excellent, I mean: perfectly prepared, seasoned, and presented. I like my poached eggs well done, they do it perfectly. The Mexican dishes are DELICIOUS. Never had better in CT. The service is fantastic. Prompt, polite, and always anticipating needs. More like fine dining service. My only wish: better coffee. It's not awful, but it's not great. An awesome cup of joe would increase my visits to weekly! Prices are reasonable.

    In side central.

    Food and service and quality outstanding homemade salsa and spices great place for breakfast and lunch nice atmosphere love it.

    Lena W.

    Food was great and service was also wonderful. We went the morning after Thanksgiving and it wasn't busy. There are signs around that say they would prefer you to pay cash. Overall a good experience and would recommend for breakfast/brunch.

    Regular menu
    Eric H.

    Modern diner-style place with some Mexican menu highlights. They have outside seating, roll up windows for fresh air inside and a breakfast counter too. I had the chilaquiles which were great. There were plenty of good choices on the menu - and I'll definitely be back. My daughter enjoyed her eggs and toast and it's definitely a kid friendly spot.

    Hash brown avacado toast

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    7 months ago

    Food is delicious, wait staff is extremely nice. The ambiance is casual and the place is spotless.

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    3 months ago

    Great experience. Breakfast! Trifecta - real Mexican food, atmosphere, service. All in a small town!

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    One of Monroe hidden "Gems".. Great food, comfortable atmosphere and a nicely designed restaurant space. Simple but modern.

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    The food was awesome. Excellent menu!! Service was good. A little issue with the food. But all was fixed quickly.

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    Always great food, superior service. There's nothing like it. Anywhere near hear, so this is THE PLACE.

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    This is one of my new favorite lunch spots. The food is incredible and the staff are so friendly!

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    Riverside Diner - Loaded Home Fries with Eggs & Sausage

    Riverside Diner

    3.9(11 reviews)
    6.8 mi

    Happy to have a diner in this area. It's a great spot! Cute little diner. Very clean and the staff…read morewere great. There's a lot of good options on the menu, I ordered the cheese steak wrap with french fries. The wrap was good. It had good flavor. The only thing I would suggest is more meat. There was way more lettuce than meat. Also, the cheese wasn't melted. The fries were really good. I loved the cole slaw, just wish a bigger portion was served. We had a great lunch. I will definitely be returning.

    I have been ordering from Riverside dinner about 5 times a week for 1,5 to 2 months now. I work…read morenights and I order it on my way home and it arrives a few minutes or so after I do. I'm a big breakfast person and actually I get eggs for my dog as well but he is not as fussy as I am. I had one order I was not thrilled with but besides that one time dozens of other orders have been perfect. Try and find someplace with delivery that can come close to that. Over medium eggs are exactly that. Not over cooked and not over easy. Many places don't get that part. The bacon is high quality and always crispy not under cooked and rubbery as I have received from other restaurants . They are generous with home fries and hash browns which ever you choose as well as condiments. I have never been to the store so I cant speak to that but their food is fantastic.

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    Located in the old Chavez Bakery.

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    Monroe Social - Fish and Chips
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    Monroe Social

    4.3(181 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Stopped into Monroe Social in Monroe, CT on 9/28/25. Solid spot overall -- I'd give it …read more The crab cakes were the standout. Two good-sized Maryland-style cakes, nicely seared and packed with crab (not filler). They came over a bed of fresh arugula and parmesan with a lemony kick and chili aioli that tied it together really well. The fish and chips were classic -- a big, flaky piece of wild cod fried golden. Fries were solid, tartar sauce hit the spot. Tried the crispy chicken sandwich too. Juicy chicken, cheddar, bacon, pickles, and the same chili aioli they used on the crab cakes. Really tasty combo, and the fries on the side were crisp. Overall: good food, friendly vibe, and worth a return visit.

    Food: For appetizers we ordered Brussel sprouts, topped with pumpkin seeds,bacon,and local honey…read more They were good. We also ordered the coconut shrimp w/ sweet chili sauce and that was definitely my favorite part of my meal. So delicious! Especially the sauce! Entree: I ordered the bacon cheese burger, it was good. Could have used a bit more seasoning on the meat and the bacon could have been cooked longer, but I did enjoy it. The French fries were delicious. Ambiance: cute little bar style. Very clean. Loved that there was a gentleman there singing. Not sure if this is just a weekend thing. We came on a Saturday. Lots of different types of people there. Very chill and cozy vibes. Loved the dimmed lighting. Service: sadly I forgot our servers name but wow was he great! Very patient, kind, and funny. Very attentive. Overall the experience was great. I would 100 percent come back and it's definitely worth checking out!

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    Spotted Horse Tavern Shelton

    Spotted Horse Tavern Shelton

    4.0(412 reviews)
    8.2 mi
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    The spotted horse has been a go-to place for me and my family for years now. They have maintained…read moretheir great food and great service and they deserve the success they've enjoyed.

    Food quality / price (value) rating 10. The atmosphere is neo-industrial modern barn, very cool…read more This place is very chic with a large 20 seat bar and many high tops, a large dining room, a large outdoor seating area, and best of all.....a large outdoor lawn & gaming area with corn-hole and other yard games, and a beautiful fireplace seating area and outdoor bar. They have a Happy Hour seven days a week, with several discounted beers, cocktails, and food items. Live entertainment is frequently offerred. The menus are pub & tavern style foods, and on Sundays they offer a nicely rounded brunch menu. Our bartender/server Ashley (who was servimg a busy bar and entire restaurant area alone) was focused and efficient and readily understood and embraced sarcasm from her tendees. The manager, Todd, was vigilant without being imposing, and obviously had a firm grip on the flow throughout the restaurant. I had the Barn Burger that was prepared and presented very nicely, and I chose the Caesar Salad over fries, which turned out to be the right choice as it was one of the best Caesar Salads I've ever had. The wife had the Frittata and loved it. We also split a Fondue Pub Chips - house made potato chips with several wonderful toppings.The signature cocktails were very different, priced well, and did the job. In totality, the experience was fantastic and I can see this place as the place everyone will want to be in 2026 and beyond. Operated by a group of restauranteurs that run several other chic restaurants in our area.

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    Central 25 - mexican - Updated May 2026

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