"Simple" and "no frills" are the words that come to mind when describing this establishment. I've…read morebeen here for both breakfast and dinner. Service was acceptable, but lacking in level of personality or engagement. For me, these characteristics are memorable and would help inspire me to come back. The food was as described on the menu, but equally lacking in pizazz. My Mexican Bowl was lukewarm and my friends' burgers were both well-done, despite only one of them asking for it being this way, and the fries were overcooked. I like crispy, but not to the over-the-top degree to which they were done. Bottom line: Eat here if you are hungry and your needs will be met, but this place could use a lift in sparkle and quality.

It's okay but pricy…read more I've been to this location a few more times since my last review. The last couple of times the place was very busy and getting seating was not possible. During my last visit it was relatively quiet, so I took a seat and went through the menu. My server was very friendly and professional. I took her recommendations and got the churro crepes and peppermint latte. Latte came out quick, same with the crepe. The latte was very sweet, lots of sugar and mint. Coffee flavor was obliterated, and was a bit much for me. Informed my server, offered a drip coffee as a replacement but I opted against. The crepe was going to be a lot of sugar too, so just sent it back. She communicated with her team to watch the syrup pours for future drinks, which is a good proactive move. The churro crepes. Conceptually is a good idea. The cheesecake filling was tasty and a reprieve from the avalanche of caramel syrup and sugar. The churros were warmed up but the server was very honest that they were not made on the spot. Outside of the churro was crunchy and inside was stuffed. The crepe was not warm, so I don't think it was made fresh to order either. When I asked the server, she insisted it was made to order. The price was 21 for the latte and crepe. The price of the crepe was high for the quantity and quality. The latte was reasonable for price, but might want to ask to go light on the syrup. Given the location, it's one of the few breakfast spots around that area. It's not bad, but they do price accordingly for the lack of competition. It's not a trek place, but it's one of the few options around without driving 15 minutes. If you need breakfast in that area, then it works.

We went there for breakfast. The server was excellent. The pancakes were out of this world. I've…read morenever eaten bigger pancakes in my life, and the bacon was perfectly crisp. We had a great time. extremely cute inside and out.

Saturday morning was busy but luckily got a booth before the big crowd arrived at 8:45am. I enjoyed…read moremy Philly cheesesteak breakfast sandwich on a hard roll. Sandwich was delicious.. if you've never been here, it's just off of route six in Willimantic check it out and come here for decades!!!

Great food. Personal are great and like family. Service fast.There giant cookies are delicious.read more

Bennies were terrible (3 of a party of 4 got bennies). Hollandaise was broken, cold and had too…read moremuch vinegar. Everything needed seasoning. Gluten free waffle/toast and coffee were good. Service friendly, attentive and did not rush the table. Deep fried tater tots perfectly fried and hot. Homefries just ok (bland but well-cooked).

Leo and Eli the goats, great service give em both a raise…read more No but actually great service from the both of them very friendly and the atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing everyone was so friendly Food was fantastical

Tried again, good basic diner fare…read more On my re-trek of breakfast spots, decided to give this place another try as it's outside my normal travel zone and the previous experience was lacking. Inside is nice, homey and marches the vibe of a classy New England breakfast dining space. Server was manning the counter and was attentive and helpful. Menu took pride in its Benedict's, and I saw they did a biscuit and gravy. So I opted for their biscuit Benedict to see how that fared. With a side of corned beef hash. Food came out quickly, took pics and dug in. The Benedict was an assembly line Bennie. Biscuits were freshly made in house but salty, eggs perfectly poached and hollandaise was savory. Sausage was a generic sausage patty, and hash browns were delightfully crispy potato pieces. The corned beef hash was cooked well, loaded with lots of meat and very little potato. Which was good, cause the potato was undercooked. I was also overcharged for the corned beef hash, charged the full price when it should've been the add on price. Was 5 bucks additional, but still not cool. As a diner, it checks all the boxes. Good cheap food done well enough. It's nothing to call home about, but a place to go if you're in UConn and have the family visiting.

I think I've been to every breakfast place in Manchester or pretty close to it. The Gathering Diner…read moreis hands down the best in Town. The restaurant is spotless clean, the staff are prompt and friendly, and the food is always hot, fresh and delicious. The owner takes a great deal of pride in the food that he serves, striving to make sure you're happy and full. This morning I had the Biscuits & Gravy special, and it was amazing. I'm usually very hesitant to order Biscuits & Gravy out anywhere because I have pretty high standards for that dish. Many restaurants use subpar or canned ingredients and just fail miserably at their attempt to make it properly. Since I've always had good meals here, I figured I would try it. Not only was I not disappointed, but I was rather surprised at the deliciousness of it. There was not one single flavor that overwhelmed another, after I swallowed the first bite was when the flavor really hit home. This dish was so good that I had to ask the owner if he used fresh ingredients and was informed that Mike The Owner makes everything from scratch. I told him this dish needs to be on the menu as a regular breakfast choice. (I'll be looking for it) I know that Mike is a new owner of this restaurant, and I have to say that he's done an outstanding job of turning this place into the best breakfast spot in town. With a beautifully updated interior and excellent food, I can't imagine anyone being disappointed.

Really enjoyed our visit! I had the Philadelphia omelet. The filling was delicious, though the egg…read moreitself was a little light on seasoning for my taste. Small thing, but worth mentioning! The homefries were great and perfectly crispy! And the toast was phenomenal, genuinely one of those simple things done really well. My boyfriend got The Big Breakfast and loved it overall. His one critique was that the butter was a bit heavy handed, pooling on the plate, but it didn't take away from how good he thought the meal was.

Stopped here for breakfast this morning and was very pleasantly surprised! Had a bacon, egg &…read morecheese on sourdough and it was cooked fresh and tasted delicious. Coffee was also great, especially for non-espresso drinks. The service was great as well; the workers were kind, professional, and even offered to top off my iced coffee before I left. Another huge plus was that the prices were extremely reasonable. Definitely recommend, and I will definitely return when I'm nearby.

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!

I come here everytime I need work on my car. The food is great. Though the hash is weird. Not…read morebad but weird. I think there is Asiago in it. The seating is spacious with booths that don't make you feel like a walrus or squished. ts looks fresh, clean and new. The service though...* chef's kiss*. Its the only place I ha e felt comfortable in years. The waitress was kind and friendly. It's the format time I ever gave a 30% tip and she deserved it. Made my whole day! If you get a chance CHECK IT OUT!

If you're looking for a solid local hole-in-the-wall with fast service and easy parking, Farm Town…read moreDiner is it! It's mostly a la carte, but the prices and portion sizes are unreal. The biscuits with sausage gravy are soooo good. You also get incredible value on the sides, like a $5 dollar side of bacon that comes with six full pieces, which is practically unheard of these days. The pancakes are massive for $4 dollars, and you can add 2 toppings for just a $1.50 extra. The potatoes were well seasoned and filling, though they had a unique flavor profile that was not totally my preference. (May have been the type of potato or the skin on it) Overall, everything was well seasoned, incredibly filling, and affordable. I will definitely be back!

Awesome local chain! This location is tucked inside the mall and there's plenty of parking around…read moreit. The menu is extremely extensive--most items I've ever seen on a menu in my life. In addition, the portion sizes are huge, so be sure to come hungry! I ordered the farm to table burger and was thoroughly impressed! The local ingredients hit the spot and the truffle fries paired excellently. The blood orange margarita was also super delicious. Service was attentive and very helpful in setting up a spot for our infant son.

I actually could not believe that I haven't been here before! This is truly the place for everyone…read moresince they have anything you could want to dine on from seafood, steak, pasta, pizza, salads, burgers, sandwiches, and more. We got their burgers and they were huge and so tasty! I got the farm to table burger and that's truly how you make a burger. My husband got the Bigg Magg and the fried pickles on top was such a great touch. These sweet potato fries were some of the best and added this restaurant to our list of go to places. For an app we tried the Buffalo blasts and we couldn't stop eating them, they were so good! Drinks were great, and our waitress was great too! She checked in and made sure she answered all of our questions. There's tons of seating, and the bar looks really spacious! Can't wait to come back again!