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!

We visited this spot on our way to get a Christmas tree the day after Thanksgiving and the holiday…read morevibes were up!! Everyone was so friendly and helpful - we grabbed a table near the door for lunch after a short wait - during which we perused the very packed and tempting pastry case! We had a few different sandwiches all of which were fresh and delish. The onion rings were divine and we finished with a couple very tasty black & white shakes that were not on the menu but the server happily created at our request. Will definitely come back here again and again.

Great middle eastern food - the chicken gyro/shawarma wrap and salad are wonderful. The hummus is…read moresuper creamy and delicious. The baklava was fabulous. They have only a very small selection of middle eastern food, the rest of the menu was donuts and deli sandwiches. The donuts looked great also, but I was only interested in the middle eastern food. Great little place to stop. It's a very plain little deli restaurant, no esthetics. The staff were two teenagers, I'm guessing family ownership. They were polite and got the job done. I would definitely eat here again when passing through.

Fresh food in a welcoming environment. Tucked away in beautiful colchester with a private parking…read morelot to make access easy. When you enter there is a good sized dining room followed by a breakfast and lunch menu. The front cases display a variety of donuts and some baked goods. There is also a refrigerated case displaying freshly made hummus etc that they not only use to make their menu items but that you can purchase to take home similar to How you would at a deli. Once you decide on your order it is placed at the counter. You are able to sit down and the order is brought out. After eating you pay for your meal at the counter. This is a casual and relaxing dining experience with lots of flavor that you do not want to miss. "Now this is what Colchester needs."

Amazing food and service! The luxe is amazing and the smash burgers are the best around.read more

Had to stop by after seeing a picture of their chicken Caesar wrap. Super delicious!! Can't wait to…read moretry their smash burgers as well.

I went with my friend who knows Brendan Smith (the owner) personally, and it did not disappoint. I…read morelove this place and coming up here every time that I'm in CT. Great beverage and food, atmosphere, and service. Really great people all around.

The coffee is amazing and the employees are really kind! I personally like the large sizes.read more

Food: fresh and delicious. This sandwich was a flavor bomb. Egg, leafy greens, goat cheese, and…read morebalsamic vinaigrette. These sweet balsamic and smooth goat cheese paired like heaven. Service: 10/10. We were seat right seats and our orders were taken shortly after enough time to survey the menu. Everything came out fast and fresh Ambience: 10/10 they have two areas, a seat and eat, and an order and go. They have an array of art work and murals. I love the use of color, music, and a classy but laid back environment. A must come too!

The food was plentiful and delicious! Portions are large and price is fair making it a great value…read more the outdoor dining is excellent BUT the service was memorable! We had a waitress Natalie for our tables o 8 and her attentiveness was excellent! She was helpful,polite and professional. Because of her effort we will be back!

Great, family run business who gives back to their community. Josh the owner is just a great human…read more We love to support local whenever we can. Items can be pricey, but you get what you pay for. Some of my favorites: oatmeal bread, blueberry pancake cupcakes, strawberry rolls, early riser rolls - to name a few. We also love their apple crumble pie, their pepperoni picnic bread, and their sugar cookie pie around the holidays! For me the coffee is hit or miss - sometimes it's amazing other times I don't love it ... maybe have to do with the syrups I choose to be honest. They currently have a bakery location in Ellington and an additional drive thru location down the road in Ellington, a location in Stafford, and will be opening in Hartford in 2026. You can also find them at the outdoor Ellington farmers markets on Saturdays. Highly recommend checking them out. Their staff are all beyond pleasant as well. Their locations or warm and inviting and they pay attention to detail.

Still pricy, still tasty…read more Gone a few more times over the year or so. It's a good bakery, stuff is always fresh and the flavors in each of their cupcakes, muffins, breads, and other misc bakery items is present and forward. They know that they are good, and charge accordingly. Given that there's no direct competition in a 10 mile radius (and I would argue even past that 10 mile radius the pickings are slim) the price is justifiable for the quality you get. As someone who treks a lot around the state, I find that there are many bakeries that do similar if not better items for comparable if not lower prices. But to ask someone to drive 30-60 minutes just to get something a couple bucks cheaper that's tastes about the same? It's a hard sale. I will say that Luanne's is the best in that area of the state, not including the small boutique places that are well off the beaten path. I still come here for the view and ambiance, but I don't order much of their food.

I have lived in Manchester for a very long time, yet this is my first time visiting The Firestone…read more I don't know what took me so long to try this place. It's a painting, an arts and craft, a bakery, and a coffee shop. Great place for friends to get together and spend quality time, with great refreshment. They make their own bread, Cheddar scallion scones, chocolate chip cookies, sandwiches, and many other items. My favorites are the different coffees and teas. The staff is very pleasant and helpful, both with the food service and the arts. What a gem to have on Main Street.

Surprisingly good food in a pottery painting place…read more Been meaning to review this place for a while. Each time I'd go in, see no one around, then left. This last attempt, there was a bunch of staff around so I got the full experience. The staff were very friendly and informative. They explained the pottery painting side of things to anyone painting a piece. They had a wealth of knowledge in that regard, explaining how to get the best results for each medium. I wasn't here for the pottery, I was here for the food. So they sat at a 4 top and let me go up to the cafe to order. The menu is basic, egg sandwiches, avocado toast, French toast, coffees and lattes. Some fresh baked pastries available but mostly simple dishes. I opted for their French toast latte and an egg sandwiches with bacon. Also got a cinnamon roll that was baked that morning. Food came out after a few minutes. Not speedy but not slow. Took some pics and dug in. There's a fundamental rule that I follow when reviewing. "The flavors on the description need to match the flavors of the dish." There's sandwich did this exemplary. The garlic aoli had a strong but slightly acidic bite to it, which helped the arugula's bitterness. The egg was fluffy, the tomato grilled and salted, and the bacon perfectly crispy. The soft home made bread was almost too soft, compressing down to nothing after each bite. If anything, the bread could've been grilled to give it a bit more structure. But besides that gripe, it's one of the best breakfast sandwiches I've had. The latte, that's what took the star off. The coffee is giv beans, so a good quality product. The problem was it was extremely, overbearingly bitter. With a French toast latte, you'd expect the sweet to counteract the bitter. But nope, the sweet came from the cold foam and the concentrated coffee at the base led to straight sips of cringingly bitter coffee. After mixing the cold foam into the coffee, it became more bearable. But the damage was done by that point, and my pallet was shot. Had to dump most of the coffee. Overall, it's a neat place to go to. It's rare to have activities along with good food, and the staff there make the experience great. Not too much a fan of the specialty coffee, but the food is well worth the price. A solid food choice for Main Street.

Great food options including soup, sandwiches, and pastries. The coffee is great and hot. Staff are…read morevery nice and helpful.

Cozy little spot where my friends and I picked up some provisions before heading to the wineries…read more My sesame chicken salad was $17 but had more delicious chicken than one would expect. A friend's squash sandwich also got rave reviews. I'll be back.

Stopped in on the recommendation of friends that we must try the sticky toffee pudding. We…read morecomplimented it with the espresso martini affogato, and it was a perfect pairing! My other half reported that he 'saw god' upon his first bite. It was everything I did not know I was missing, having lived in town for two years now. The ambiance of the place is cozy and inviting and we absolutely plan to come back for dinner.

Finally made it for dinner and wow - so good. I had the tuna poke, which was essentially their…read moreversion of spicy tuna with crispy rice. It was SO good. I did not share. For mains, I had the halibut which was the catch of the day. It was delicious. Sliiiiiightly overcooked, but still really delicious and I could have had the sauce with a straw it was so delectable. My husband had the chicken with figs and was also ready to lick the plate.