Dean&#x27;s Corner

Stayed in hotel near Foxwoods & previously visited this jewel retro family diner…read more This Coca Cola theme restaurant absolutely the warmest & best breakfast restaurant I have ever visited. All staff are from one family that make all guest feel like family. Highly recommended when in the casino area, worth your while.

From the outside; this doesn't look like your traditional diner. The inside however, is as cute and…read moreclassic as you can get. Service was friendly and the menu had a nice selection of traditional favorites and some fun specials. I went with a chili cheese omelette and it came with home fries and toast. I did go in Veteran's Day so it was packed. I sat at the counter but hopefully next time I can get a table. My seat was at the end of the counter and so there was a lot of back and forth with food going by and dishes being cleared. The wait for my food was around 40 minutes. This felt a bit too longer even with the crowd. The prices were great for the portions and I love this type of local gem. I'll be bald because I want to try some eggs Benedict or maybe something off the specials menu!!

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Just Breakfast and Things

3.6(60 reviews)

0.7 mi

Came here when my usual diner was closed. I was not disappointed and have been back a few times…read moresince. You can sit at the bar if there's open spot or wait a few minutes for a table. Common courtesy: tables of two or singles only at the bar. The bar isn't for an entire family to sit at and I know I'm not the only one who feels this way. They have gluten free options including stuffed French toast. Some baked goods (no gf tho) and the staff here all seem friendly. Sometimes it takes several minutes for a waitress to show up to take a drink order, just be patient. They're working hard to try and keep all y'all happy!

Great breakfast! Building is easy to find with easy parking. No steps to get in, all on one…read morelevel. Bathrooms are gender-specific but one person at a time, so use whatever is open. We were greeted and could sit wherever we wanted. Kiana came over quickly with menus and got our drink orders. We didn't see the special board in the front but the specials were written on the mirror in the back which was helpful. It wasn't busy for a Friday morning so we ordered and our food came out pretty quickly. I'm not one to eat all of my home fries ever but I ate all of these - they had great flavor and were hot! The bacon and eggs were good too. Hubby enjoyed his meal also. We both ordered the house made cinnamon raisin bread. It came buttered and was excellent. We will definitely stop back when in the area!

Specials on the back mirror

Eggs, bacon, home fries and house made cinnamon raisin toast - yum!

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Food not cooked the way was was ordered. Nobody greeted me when I walked in the door.

Starbucks

4.0(4 reviews)

1.4 mi

As of today, 5/13/26 they have such an awesome day crew working! I was greeted, I was brought my…read moresandwich. I was called by my name. An older man had a ton of questions about grounding coffee and the woman was so helpful and you could tell she genuinely didn't mind this man taking up her time. That's what she's here to do, help others! Place was quiet inside but they were all busy bees working behind the counter with a chipper attitude! I love hearing the humming tunes and the chatter amongst what seemed like friends. Well done manager!

The morning crew here is amazing!!! Fast, friendly and my coffee is always perfect. Always the…read morehighlight of my morning and starts my day right!!

S'mores Cold Brew

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Blended Matcha Lemonade

Jewett City Pizza Palace I

4.1(57 reviews)

0.2 mi

First time there, great food !! I'm a Truck driver and our terminal is right down the road so every…read moretime I come here I'll go there

Peter was very good I had not heard of this place but saw the reviews and tried it and it lived up…read moreto it I would use this again. They also served prime rib on the weekends sometimes I guess Friday or Saturday night I forget. I would try that.

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Exxon PetroMax

3.5(22 reviews)

1.3 mi

I went here to get a car wash. The prices, in my opinion, are a little steep, but it seems to be…read morethe going rate in the area. Overall, it's a good wash. This is NOT a no touch wash. In fact, as I sat there through the wash, it was loud from the contact of the brushes and actually shook the car... maybe too aggressive. Having said all that, I'll probably be back.

These guys are so friendly! Great stop! Hot coffee, fresh, made-to-order deli sandwiches and…read moreclean bathrooms. What more do you need?

Only the best from our family to yours!

Your one stop shop: gas, convenience , car wash, deli, beer store and lottery!

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Through the years...

Subway

1.0(2 reviews)

1.2 mi

If I could give this place negative stars I absolutely 100% would. This is by far the absolute…read moreworst place I have ever been employed. THREE times I complained to BOTH OWNERS that my coworker was yelling at me in front of customers and THREE times nothing was done so the fourth time I clocked out and left in the middle of my shift because I was over it. I WAS THE ONE IN TROUBLE. CRAZY RIGHT? then to top it off after I quit I needed a paper stating I didn't work there anymore and they wouldn't provide it for me so my stamps got cut and I couldn't feed my kids. They're very mean people as well the good workers they do not treat right and the bad ones they baby. There is two girls there we will call them B & B they are amazing the sweetest people you will ever meet. Everyone there is just mean and miserable. Don't go to this establishment. It is not a good place to go.

When I arrived at the restaurant, they only had 2 pieces of bread.I planned on buying six foot…read morelongs for the family. Next, they were all out of the meat.I wanted on the sandwiches.I don't understand how you run out of turkey when it's the most purchased sub. The employee that waited on me was a young girl with glasses very short heavy set.And she was very rude.I think she was stressed out and couldn't handle.\nThe fact that she worked alone for a few hours. She didn't\nEven wash your hands before waiting on me.. last when I went to get my beverages , I used the ice machine and nothing but mold came out!!! I was so disgusted , I asked for a refund but I was refused one being told she didn't know how to use the register like that. Here's a tip for everyone.Avoid this Subway, drive the extra miles to a different one.It's disgusting, the people are rude. And the spinach they were serving was expired.I know this because the girl waiting on me.Told me the boss said she had to use it!! Isn't that great?Never going there again suggest you don't either..

Dunkin'

1.0(4 reviews)

1.2 mi

This place makes molasses look fast. I only stop here when I'm going shopping. And I regret it…read moreevery time. They seem capable of only doing one thing at a time. Today I got a cold brew and it tastes like bitter acid. The service is terrible. It often comes with an attitude. The only exception is the hot tattooed guy that works there. He is always great.

This dunkin donuts sucks go to the shell gas station across the road get yor dunkin over there or…read morefind nowhere location along your trip

McDonald's

1.9(25 reviews)

1.2 mi

This was a horrible experience for me. They messed up my order and refused to fix it. I asked to…read morespeak to the manager, Vince, and he was extremely rude to me. He literally said "what" when he came up to the window and wouldn't even look at me. He then says to his employees "I'm not fixing her drinks, tell her to pull forward. She can wait. Get her out of my drive-through". I was pleasant with him, there was no need to talk to me that way. I just wanted the correct items that I ordered and paid for.After quite a wait, they brought the wrong food out to me and it was cold. Biggest waste of money ever and I cannot believe the way they speak to their customers. I used to be in the food business and I would have been fired on the spot if I talked to anyone like that. They clearly don't care about Their customers if they have people like this as managers.

So I'm gonna leave a review for McDonald's. Reviews from one McDonald's to another don't change too…read moreoften because the food is the food and the atmosphere is the atmosphere. However, the biggest variable is the people who work there. I have not visited this location in the evening but I frequently visit in the morning for an iced coffee and I can say that the morning crew are extremely delightful. The ladies who take your order and greet you at the window to take your payment Are exceptionally kind. I often travel with one of my corgis, and they are always super excited to see the dog. The dog is equally as excited to see them. Good group of people working at this location.

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Green Market

4.1(9 reviews)

0.7 mi

As a clinical herbalist and owner of HW Apothecaire, I truly appreciate businesses that create…read morethoughtful, welcoming spaces. Visiting here with my young daughter was such a positive experience. She absolutely loved the little child-sized shopping carts! I also really appreciated the variety of gluten-free options available, along with the travel-sized packets that made it easy to explore and try new products without committing to full sizes right away. Small details like that make such a difference for people navigating wellness intentionally. I'm grateful we stopped in and will absolutely be back again. Thank you, Ash www.hwapothicaire.com

This is one of (very) few places left that still sells health-conscious foods, vitamins, and…read morehomeopathic remedies. It's so convenient to have them in this area of CT! Also, the man who works here is always more than willing to strike a conversation or ask if you need help. I highly recommend checking them out and supporting small businesses!

Jack fruit!

Homeopathic baby remedies

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Body care.

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Michelle M.

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8 years ago

I absolutely loved this place! The staff was very friendly and quick, which is a bonus! We had breakfast and it was delicious, right down to the pulp OJ. The prices are reasonable, they have a wide variety of choices on their menu so you will find something for everyone. There's nothing better than being able to have breakfast until 3 pm!! I would highly recommend Dean's Corner to all. We're glad we took the ride because it was totally worth it. read more

Ming Z.

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3 years ago

Dean's Corner in Jewett City, CT, deserves four stars for being a staple in the area. The breakfast options are notably good, with a special mention for the flavorful sausage gravy that adds a delightful twist to classic dishes. The establishment boasts good service, making it a reliable choice for a satisfying morning meal. read more

Emma P.

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8 years ago

I love going here on the weekend because all of the employees are so nice and they cook in a good amount of time even when it gets busy. Another thing is that they all remember your order and don't get other people's orders mixed up with yours. I definitely recommend this place to go to breakfast at. read more

Klassic G.

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5 years ago

We entered and the hostess asked us to seat ourselves. We were promptly asked our drink choices and offered menus and our orders were taken... for a single front counter staff person she was very efficient... We're from NYC and we fully recommend Dean's Great home feel great food... read more

Jim T.

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8 years ago

We've been there twice for Sunday brunch before hitting the flea market around the corner. The place seems to be always busy (that in itself is a good sign). The staff is friendly and efficient, we were served quickly and the food was great. We'll definitely be visiting again! read more

Dee L.

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9 years ago

Looking forward to trying the best diner that yelp recommends in Fayetteville and leaving a review. Sure like the ones I have read on Yelp all ready. read more

Linda S.

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4 years ago

Love this place! Everything I've had there has been excellent, and we've been eating there for at least 10 years. Price is great, staff is friendly read more

Joseph P.

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11 years ago

First time eating here, great food for the price and the plates were huge. Very friendly staff and a very clean place. We wi definitely be back!! read more

Chloe L.

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8 years ago

Best breakfast anywhere. Quick, delicious, and reasonably priced. Sit and eat breakfast, and get a grinder to go for lunch. Well worth it

Rosa C.

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7

5 years ago

Delicious food hands down! Sandwich was very delicious and friendly atmosphere. Breakfast is always made delicious and on point!

Amanda G.

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1

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9 months ago

Stacy was our server and she was awesome! efficient and funny! We will definitely come back and request her

Victoria D.

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9 years ago

Food is very good, pleasant atmosphere, very nice staff- prices reasonable - highly recommend

Nicole R.

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9 years ago

This resturant is well known for there breakfast menu, absolutly love them. A must try!

Chris M.

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13 years ago

"Great home cooking, fast friendly service, and easy on the wallet!"

Greg A.

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6

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5 years ago

This is the place that knows your name! Great staff and great food.

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