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This American-Mexican diner was such a great find! We chose to sit in the outdoor seating area, and…read moreit was the perfect day to enjoy a meal outside. The atmosphere was relaxing, clean, and family-friendly. One thing that immediately stood out was the menu. It's about 10 pages long, with an incredible variety of options. Whether you're in the mood for breakfast, lunch, American classics, or Mexican favorites, there's truly something for everyone. The presentation is beautiful. The drinks are garnished with fresh flowers and slices of lemon or cucumber, making them feel extra special. Even the food is served with colorful touches like a slice of orange and a strawberry on a skewer, showing they really pay attention to the details. My kids enjoyed an orange juice and an apple juice. I ordered the mango dragonfruit lemonade, and it was refreshing, flavorful, and the perfect drink for a warm day. For my meal, I had the avocado toast topped with an egg and crispy bacon. It was fresh, filling, and absolutely delicious. The boys loved their meals too. One had the chocolate chip pancakes, which were fluffy and loaded with chocolate chips, while the other had a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich served with crispy home fries. They also offer a great selection of specialty waffles and pancakes, giving us plenty of reasons to come back and try something new. The portions are generous, the prices are fair, and the service was outstanding. Every staff member we interacted with was friendly, welcoming, and attentive throughout our visit. Between the delicious food, beautiful presentation, generous portions, reasonable prices, and excellent service, this is definitely a place we'll be returning to. I highly recommend checking it out!

Finally I got the chance to get brunch at one of the most instagramable restaurants in Hartford !…read more Located right across trinity collage , parking is sparse , however customers are able to park across the street ! The ambiance was amazing I felt transport to the early 2000s with the music playing we got ne-yo , akin , old school Mariah Carey , Nelly ! Fabulous vibe . They have booth and table seating . Staff was very nice and friendly they were so sweet and attentive!! To start off I ordered the caramel cappuccino which was delicious highly recommend and presentation was top tier ! My husband got the hot chocolate which was really good ! And perfect to cozy up to this winter season ! Next I got the banana split French toast ! Yes and it was AMAZING ! If you have a sweet tooth , love French toast and ice cream ! This is the one for you !! I added an extra Nutella drizzle on top of the caramel drizzle ( and it was perfection !) highly recommended! My husband got the western omelette which he enjoyed the home fries were one of our top favourites !! They offer so many options with large portions. from pancakes/ waffles / eggs to lunch options ! Fabulous presentation of food and drinks and delicious too ! Definitely can't wait to be back! And try more food options

Colorful decor

Hash, two eggs over hard and toast.

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Cinnamon churro pancake

Ken's Corner

4.4(362 reviews)

5.9 mi

When arriving at Ken's corner, I didn't realize it's the plaza across from Ben and Jerry's. The…read moreparking can be tricky since there's other businesses there. Luckily I was able to find parking and there was a line waiting to go into Ken's corner. I didn't mind the wait since I really wanted to eat here. I'm glad I did, it was moving, and they got people in and out of the restaurant . The workers are pleasant and very helpful when deciding what to order off the menu. As I mention it was my first time there, we ordered the coconut French toast and shared the surf & turf egg Benedict. Everything was worth the wait and tasted amazing. I'm already planning my next visit to try something else on the menu. Food came out presentable and hot. Glad I came here because it's prob one of the best breakfast spots in the area.

Considering other breakfast options on this side of CT this is why Kens get a 5*…read more.. Kens is a small breakfast place in glastonbury, and there always seems to be a line out the door (for a good reason). Once inside tho, the waitresses and busboys are always super friendly. I love that the waitresses always stop by for a quick chat when they see you. The eggs benedict is super amazing here. Actually everything is but thats my fav. French toast super amazing too, especially when they have the egg nog French toast on special. They always have two flavored coffee options which i love. And the home fries are always well seasoned and crispy on the outside and oft in the middle. The only downside really to kens is the wait which sometimes goes out the door. They don't take reservations and they don't have a sign in, so it kinda sucks for someone like me with Rheumatoid arthritis because I cant stand for very long, so we cant go on the weekends. But we went twice during the week this week and the wait was very short. So if you want a great breakfast at a decent price, nice wait staff, and you're near glastonbury, Kens is a place to check out for sure!

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Broasterant

4.5(75 reviews)

1.8 mi•Frog Hollow

Found this little spot for lunch on a road trip. I think this was some of the BEST fried chicken…read moreI've ever eaten. Great fries, too. The staff of one person was nice, too. And free street parking too by the way. If you are looking for a restaurant with modern design, large bathrooms, and a lengthy menu, this is NOT it. But the CHICKEN. I am salivating still.

The fried chicken is delicious! Very light batter, super crispy but juicy inside. I believe the…read morechicken is brined. It has great flavor. You do not need any sauces! The chicken is made to order so it does take a bit of time. There's free street parking. The interior is very outdated but I was there for the fried chicken. Very affordable prices. I would definitely return.

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The fryer pressure cooker machines

Ashley's Restaurant

3.7(101 reviews)

2.3 mi•South Green

Here we are again. lol this has become a spot I come to every time I visit my brother…read more My brother got his usual...the Mexican Omelette. And I shared the Breakfast Sandwich with my mom. The service is always good, the food is consistent and always tastes good, no matter what we get. This casual little diner with a relaxed atmosphere is cozy. Nothing fancy, just good food, friendly people and a good place to enjoy a your company while you eat.

A great small diner vibe with no frills food. They great you win you walk in and are quick to…read moreserve. A1 service. Personally, I could devour many plates of the French toast!

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Egg Breakfast Sandwich with ham.

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Mexican Omelette

Effie's Place

3.8(261 reviews)

1.1 mi

My wife, daughter, and I visited on a busy Sunday morning and were lucky to score a table. Effie's…read moreis located in a neighborhood and away from the hustle and bustle of downtown Hartford. There is indoor/outdoor seating and there is ample street parking. My wife and I ordered the Cinnamon French Toast. I had it with Strawberries, blueberries, and a side of turkey sausage. My wife ordered a fresh fruit salad. My daughter ordered a egg white omelet with tomatoes, onions, spinach, and American cheese. It came with roasted potatoes. We each had a coffee. As coffee snobs, we all agreed the coffee was very good. The French toast was excellent. Cooked fresh and tasty. My French toast was smothered in fresh bananas and blueberries and my wife's fruit salad was fresh and nothing canned. My turkey sausage consisted on three small links that were tasty and maybe cooked a while ago. My daughter loved her omelet and all the veggies were fresh and not canned. The prices were very reasonable and the service was excellent and friendly. The bathrooms were clean. We would return if we lived in the area.

It was a beautiful day to sit outside and Effie's has plenty of space for outdoor dining. My Greek…read moreomelette was fresh and tasty. My friend and I split chocolate chip pancakes and they were a bit too dense for my liking. I will likely go for the French toast instead next time. Our server was lovely. The menu is extensive with lots to choose from.

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Max's Trumbull Kitchen

4.0(900 reviews)

2.6 mi•Downtown

•$$$

I honestly do not know why this place is not busier because the food is very good. The drinks are…read moregood too, but my favorite thing here is honestly the guacamole. I first tried the guacamole at Hartford Taste, and now I stop by just to get it. It is that good. I also really enjoyed the pad Thai, which was gluten-free and not too sweet. That is always a win for me because sometimes pad Thai can lean too sweet. Overall, Trumbull Kitchen is a solid spot with good food, good drinks, the service can be a tad slow initially but it speeds up. I will definitely keep coming back.

We went here again before an event. Same great service! Same GREAT FOOD! One of us has a…read morebuttermilk chicken sandwich and the other had the house made ravioli- with broccoli and pork belly. Both DELICIOUS! The flatbreads with mushroom butter was delicious! Sorry - forgot to take pictures before we ate LOL

Short rib pasta

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Quaker Diner

3.5(164 reviews)

1.2 mi

Neat little place located downtown. I was met by a server who let my party sit where we'd like,…read morethere were only a handful of people there. I ordered a simple dish, scrambled eggs, crispy home fries and toast with a side of "well done" turkey bacon. The second person in my party is an avid customer and I had the pleasure of becoming a diner here for the first time with them. My favorite thing out of everything I tried was probably the scrambler eggs (topped with American cheese) and French toast. In regard to service, it was rapid, and our server was attentive. I can see myself going back strictly for either eggs or French toast. .

I frequently order takeout from this diner. The people are friendly and the food quality is…read moregenerally consistent. Their buttered toast is really good and the omelet is always cooked very well. At times, the home fries can be a bit bland or soggy, but they're the best when fried with crispy edges. Plus, their bread pudding was fluffy, cinnamony and sweet. The food is always packaged neatly in clamshell boxes. Recommended for a solid, satisfying breakfast.

Classic Dinner

Scrambled Eggs, turkey bacon, sourdough toast

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Counter Seating

Allegro Cafe

4.3(46 reviews)

1.9 mi•South End

We were visiting CT. We couldn't find where to have breakfast. We found this joint. We called ahead…read moreto make sure it was open. From the moment the lady answered the phone she was so sweet and welcoming. We arrived to the restaurant. The cook and her self welcomed us. Everyone that walked in there, they knew them by their name. We knew we were in the best spot in town. We ordered some breakfast. A little of everything. We wanted to try it out. Mannn, their plates are huge. They serve you a lot. Food was delicious.

Couldn't take a photo, I cleared my plate that fast. I ordered Eggs/Bacon/Potatoes made to order,…read moreeverything was delicious. Great cup of coffee too! The owners welcomed nearly everyone through the door by name, what a lovely way to spend a morning.

Inside

Omelette with house potatoes.

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The chef!

Maddie's

3.5(31 reviews)

3.9 mi

We ordered a breakfast sandwich, scrambled eggs with hash. The sandwich was good, but the scrambled…read moreeggs were overdone and brown, the hash not browned enough. The home fries tasted freezer burned. Service was good.

I had a light breakfast here yesterday. I did not realize the restaurant's policy of cash only. I…read morehad some cash. My order took awhile. Tasted great. except there was an overabundance of cinnamon on top of it. The server asked if I liked cinnamon. I should have said yes, in small doses. The hot tea hit the spot.

Delicious blueberry pancake

Cute coffee mug

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Triple-A-Restaurant

2.7(130 reviews)

4.4 mi

Service was pleasant, food was not. Tip off should have been the incredibly strong bleach odor and…read morefilthy fish tank.

I've been coming here for many years, it's never been spectacular but ever since the management…read morechanged it's gone down hill in my opinion. They skimp on basically everything! They used to have an on site baker that made amazing pies and cakes and now that's gone, even a tall glass of milk is now a shot of milk. This place has seen better days!

I spotted this bar as I wait for my egg white omelette with grilled chicken

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M M.

7 years ago

Most ghetto place ever. Good rat staff giving attitude the second I walked in the door. I will not eat anywhere that disrespects me. I was feeling generous and would've giving a decent tip but nevermind. Loud ghetto ass hoodboogers read more

Andrew A.

7 years ago

This place is horrible never had such bad seRvice and was treated with nothing but disrespect and discriminated against because we are white I've never been so offended by my waitress don't come if you know what's good for you read more

Gabriel R.

7 years ago

I ordered an ice cream and they said they didn't have it, I changed my order and when it arrived it was wrong. Bad experience.

Ivey G.

7 years ago

Just left this place after waiting for 15 min and not finding a host in sight . Ghetto place . AVOID BY ALL MEANS NECESSARY!!

Lamont W.

1 year ago

Had the best time with the server Trey last night definitely will eat here again good service kept us laughing till we left

Logan P.

237

9 years ago

If it were possible to not give any stars I would. Service blew! Never coming back! Get your sh*t together seriously!

Fred D.

4 years ago

Take too long service sucks everything backwards instead of working employees just walking around doin nothing at all

Charles P.

8 years ago

Sway did an excellent job. Even in heavy Father's Day traffic.

Chas A.

4 years ago

absolutely unsanitary dirty the worse dont do it !!!!!

Lori N.

4 years ago

darlene was great!! very friendly.

Faran A.

5 years ago

Wasn't terrible. Wasn't amazing.

Denny's - tradamerican - Updated September 2026

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