Crostini

(67 reviews)

0.3 mi

I'm so happy we found this restaurant. It's located within a boat storage etc. idk but we were…read morehappy we found it. The restaurant is on the small side. But they have outdoor tables which would be awesome on a good day. We arrived at 3:30 so we had a little bit of a long wait since there was only one waiter. The food was good. We will be returning again.

Nellie's Waterfront Bar & Grill is the kind of place people go for the location and atmosphere as…read moremuch as the food. Sitting by the water gives the restaurant a laid back, summer seafood spot feel that makes it easy to enjoy your time there. That said, if you're looking for a restaurant with a wide variety of seafood options or more creative seafood preparations, this probably isn't the place to go. We started with the chips and guacamole appetizer, which tasted good, but the portion size was pretty small for the price. The raw little neck clams were one of the highlights of the meal, very fresh, clean tasting, and exactly what you'd want from a seafood spot. For entrées, the cod sandwich was surprisingly solid. It was a nice size, fairly priced, and felt like one of the better values on the menu. The ahi tuna wrap was also good overall, but it felt like it was missing a stronger or more flavorful dressing to really bring everything together. The lobster roll was decent, but for the price, there simply wasn't enough lobster in it to justify the cost. Overall, there were definitely some enjoyable parts of the meal, especially the fresh shellfish and the waterfront atmosphere. The biggest downside was the pacing of service, as there were long waits between dishes throughout the meal. Still, for a casual waterfront stop with straightforward seafood options, Nellie's delivers a decent experience.

Chicken Caesar wrap (center), Cali burrito (left), chicken tacos (right)

Kale salad w/ grilled salmon

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The Tasty Yolk

4.8

(18 reviews)

0.4 mi

I finally tried The Tasty Yolk and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the Loaded Potato and it was…read moreabsolutely delicious. The egg was perfectly runny, the pico de gallo added a fresh kick, and the cheese tied everything together so well. Every bite was flavorful and satisfying. I've been wanting to try this place for a while, and it definitely lived up to the hype. I'll absolutely be back to try some of their sandwiches next.

My wife and I ordered two breakfast sandwiches. One ham one bacon toasted. They were excellent…read more Very large. Could have easily shared one and that'd have been fine. The operation of the facility was good. Little tight doing anything. I would recommend that you would have a sign for pickup so you don't have to wait in the line for 10 minutes

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G Cafe Bakery Branford

great food great ambience…read more frequently shop delicious sandwiches soup awesome good hours walking distance

I just love a bakery that actually bakes its own bread and this place has such a great selection. I…read moretook home a white sourdough loaf along with a ton of pastries and everything was delicious. I also tried the prosciutto panini, which was really good, but only qualm is that there is a lot of arugula on it, so if you're an arugula lover, this is definitely the sandwich for you lol. All of the girls working were incredibly knowledgeable about everything they were selling. I really appreciated that they bring your food right to your table too. Overall, such a great experience and definitely a bakery I'd come back to :)

My only gripe is that the quality of food is great, but I'm sitting in a nice café, being served, coffee and food in to go containers.

Almond croissant

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Little Riggs

4.3

(51 reviews)

1.2 mi

We love Little Riggs! Wonderful little spot with delicious, unique takes on brunch and lunch…read moreclassics - highly recommend checking out this "gastropub for early risers!" Oh, and the music is wonderful - if you like it as much as we did, be sure to scan the QR code on the wall to get their playlist! Will be back many, many times!

Atrocious service. After waiting for more than 30 mins the server comes over and told us that…read morethey're out of an ingredient for one of our orders. So my daughter had to select another sandwich. She apologized for the delay stating that they had printer issues back there. So basically she was not checking on the status of our order for over 30 mins !! There were only 4 tables with customers and 2 were done eating. There were 2 servers! Our food was finally delivered after the other table, who arrived way after us. After waiting for an hour our food was not even hot! My daughter's sandwich had burnt bacon (this is the new replacement for what she originally ordered). Our server was nowhere to be seen after we were done so we asked the other server for a box and our bill. Finally our server arrives with the bill. No apology for the delay or poor service, no acknowledgment of the service failure at all. Paid full price!! We will not come back and sharing that one of the waitress is just awful!

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Arturo’s Restaurant

Dinner was excellent! We tried the meatballs eggplant rollatini and calamari and were pleased with…read moreall of them! Angel was pleasantly attentive as our server. Don't let the modest outside fool you. The ambiance inside was relaxing and elegant. Great date night for us. We will be back again

Brunch again- service and food flawless! If you love perfect bacon, waffles like no other and even…read moreamazing home fries then come here- all seved bya kind and efficient server!

Tres leches and bread pudding

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The Grey Goat Farmtique

4.8

(33 reviews)

2.1 mi

Super cute place! My sister and I spontaneously stopped by for a latte. We loved looking through…read moreall the little local businesses goodies. Our lattes were perfect & I appreciate that they had non dairy flavors and milk. The owner was so friendly & personable. They have a really great drink menu that I'd love to come back for. Overall great experience. Highly recommend!

The best spot in town, any town. Great personalities waiting on you and awesome conversations going…read moreon all the time. The food is excellent and the drink menu creative!! Two thumbs up!! Also you can shop for unique items and gifts, I make it a point to be there a couple of times per week. Sign up for the emails and check out the events calendar there is a lot of life concentrated in one little spot, something is sure to please you.

I just adore him, he's now in my home.

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Poppy's Coffee and Kitchen

5.0

(1 review)

3.4 mi

Basil cashew chicken wrap was excellent. Service and ambiance were very good, although we were the…read moreonly customers at this new location. Looking forward to exploring that menu some more!

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Lockworks Tavern

3.9

(70 reviews)

0.5 mi

This place is great. We went with 3 little kids and 4 adults. Music was a little loud but it is a…read moretavern after all. We liked their fancy restaurant Saltbrick Prime so much, we had to give this a try and it did not disappoint. They give you popcorn while you order your food, pretty cool and different. The garlic bread that we ordered was meh and the chili was not my favorite but pretty much everything else tasted very good. Service was great too and management here is great. Overall score 8.6/10

I stopped by Lockworks Tavern on a Friday after work, craving something really good to kick off the…read moreweekend and it definitely hit the spot. I originally planned to sit at the bar since I was dining solo, but it was packed for happy hour (always a good sign). I ended up in the dining room instead, and honestly, it worked out great. Service was quick and attentive from the start. My server, Christina, checked in on me several times without being overbearing, and I really appreciated how often my water was refilled especially since I skipped alcohol this visit. For food, I went all in: a dozen oysters, bang bang shrimp bao buns, and salmon sushi rolls. I finished with the crème brûlée cheesecake (which I already knew I loved from their sister restaurant). Standouts for me were the oysters, the bao buns, and that cheesecake absolutely delicious. The sushi rolls were fresh and flavorful, just a bit oversized for that perfect bite. Overall, a great experience with solid food and attentive service. I'll definitely be back maybe next time I'll snag a bar seat!

Buffalo wings very good and very fried.

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East Coast oysters

The Crooked Goat Kitchen and Bar

4.4

(32 reviews)

5.9 mi

Love this place! If I owned a bar/restaurant this would be it!…read more Greeted by a charismatic young lady that was extremely helpful and welcoming for a mid week lunch stop off on my way north. I was hooked by the name. Quirky. Perfect for me. The decor is very local. It's plain but upper middle class dive feel. The menu was very ambitious, but delivered. Hot-crispy fries and chips seasoned perfectly. Chicken sando on a great focaccia was a banger. Beverage was a Fuzzy baby duck IPA. Quirky and I couldn't pass it up. Highly recommend!!!

Not a fan of this place. The decor was confusing.....sports, a crooked goat head, big sexy signs…read moreand a few ?? Satanic symbols similar to Baphomet. I just didn't get it. Loved their sours idea of the Cajun spiced chips but they were so excessively spiced they were inedible (your lips and tongued burned awfully) and I love heat (I'm a fan of ghost peppers) and spice. The big sexy sandwich tasted great but left me nauseous all night long making me wonder if something in it was off. It was disappointing. On the other hand they make an excellent expresso martini. As a bar I'd recommend this place but as a restaurant I would not

Trashed fries and meatballs

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Hornets Nest Deli

Fast service, great food. Parking can be tricky but worth the effort. They also deliver.read more

Amazing setting, service and food. Recommend getting off 95 to go. Will definitely go again…read more Perfect small town vibes.

Wheat toast, scrambled eggs, and bacon

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The Coffee Bean

4.3

(28 reviews)

1.5 mi

Great taste to both coffee and food…read more Although I didn't ask, seems to be run by a single hardworking family

#45 in my NEW ENGLAND & NY COFFEE SHOP SERIES…read more Another solid coffee shop with speciality lattes and traditional drinks. I originally saw this place on TikTok and wanted to try their biscoff latte. It was so good! Very creamy and cookie butter forward. It is a family run business/ small business which I love! Lots of seating inside. A good place to study, work, or chat with friends. It is inside a local plaza so there's plenty of parking as well.

Coffee Bean is amazing! The coffee is always fresh and full of flavor, and the atmosphere is super cozy .

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G Cafe Bakery Branford

great food great ambience…read more frequently shop delicious sandwiches soup awesome good hours walking distance

I just love a bakery that actually bakes its own bread and this place has such a great selection. I…read moretook home a white sourdough loaf along with a ton of pastries and everything was delicious. I also tried the prosciutto panini, which was really good, but only qualm is that there is a lot of arugula on it, so if you're an arugula lover, this is definitely the sandwich for you lol. All of the girls working were incredibly knowledgeable about everything they were selling. I really appreciated that they bring your food right to your table too. Overall, such a great experience and definitely a bakery I'd come back to :)

My only gripe is that the quality of food is great, but I'm sitting in a nice café, being served, coffee and food in to go containers.

Almond croissant

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Caius Farm Brewery

I don't typically give 5 star reviews, but I've been coming to this brewery since they opened…read more Hands down some of the best or the best German beer in the state Helles, Pilsner, Kölsh truly craft work - always on point. Following up are their IPAs and Stouts all excellent. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. The facility is clean and modern but with an old farmhouse feel. You can't go wrong here, stop in ask for a recommendation get yourself a pint. They are also pet friendly, bring your kids, and have some games to play - oh and a circulation of food trucks and events. I think this is one of the most underrated breweries in the state a true hidden gem.

Met a bunch of women here for a social outing. There were 14 of us and there was enough space and…read morethen some, to accommodate our big party I started with the Ovidius VIII which was a mix of marion berry, blueberries and cherries. It was just the right sour and sweet combination I also ordered the cowboy burger from the food truck. Bbq sauce, jalapeños, cheese, crispy fried onions and a side of French fries. The wings were good and they served a lot! There was also a band playing, nice little setup

"Catullus: Citra" (IPA) and "Cleopatra" (New Zealand IPA)

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Lounging in a comfy Adirondack Chair and enjoying a glass of Ovidius:BBB.

Ashley's Ice Cream

Been doing our own little DIY CT ice cream tour and out of the many many I've tried so far this…read moreplace is 1000% in my top 2! The mounds of Reese's on top definitely helped lol but the ice cream itself tasted so fresh, flavorful and creamy. I got the salted cashew caramel and cookies & cream and even though they were both great the salted cashew caramel was my favorite! I wish this place was closer so I could go every weekend. (Pro tip - get some fries to go from Lockworks down the street and dip it in the ice cream for the best 'girl dinner') Definitely a must even if you're an hour away like we are!

We went on Monday, Memorial Day around 430. It wasn't too crowded but I think we just beat the rush…read moreas there were a lot of people outside happily eating their ice cream. This was our first time and we were really excited by all of the flavors listed on the website. We assumed going in that they wouldn't have every flavor available but were pleasantly surprised but the amount that they had. All 5 of us were very pleased with how smooth and creamy the ice cream was. We had coffee Oreo (big big hit!), chocolate peanut butter brownie (so good), chocolate chip cookie dough (good but nothing special) and cake batter (also good but nothing special). We'd definitely come back again next time we're in town!

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Cheri's Bakery

4.2

(15 reviews)

0.8 mi

The Italian baked goods here are scrumptious! The staff help you out with everything you are…read morelooking for. They have all kinds of Italian pastries ,cakes(Italian Crème), donuts,pies and Italian cookies. They are now in a new space to have more variety and to give better service.

I have been following Cheri's across Branford for 10 years. I am glad they are back in a new Route…read more1 Location next to "Little Pub" a bit more convenient to car traffic than on the Green. I stopped in and found the place spotless and friendly. I Purchased a raspberry swirl coffee cake. It was stale to the point that when you sliced it with a chef's bread knife it crumbled, It was dry and old. The icing was as hard to cut through and broke off in chunks. . I'll give the bakery a second chance because they served my family well over the years but I am very disappointed. Money is well spent these days on quality and value this was neither. Has anyone else experiences this?

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Ricotta-filled Zeppole

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