We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Rachel's Kitchen. The service was so personable, made us feel welcome and at home. Our meal was a total treat. They surely didn't short us on the Lobster, and the bread was toasted to perfection. This restaurant only accepts cash and personal checks. Luckily there's a bank in the same shopping center. It wasn't a make it or break it for us, the rest of our party agrees that they would have liked to be reminded of the fact at the beginning of their interaction with the serve staff. read more

Rachel's Kitchen - Lobster Roll - New American Near Me - Woodbury, Connecticut

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Excellent food. Especially when it's Lobster Night. Conveniently located. A little small but packs a punch.

The menu options all looked fantastic, and the prices were reasonable. I ordered the turkey club and a side of fries and it was SO DELICIOUS!! If I lived locally; I would be eating here often! The service was fantastic and you can't beat the ambiance! read more

Rachel's Kitchen - Turkey Club on Sourdough - New American Near Me - Woodbury, Connecticut

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This was a super cute breakfast/lunch place that popped up during our visit in CT. The food was delicious; the service was great and the restaurant had such a comfy/cozy atmosphere. Just a little FYI if you plan on eating here : They only take cash or check when paying. read more

Rachel's Kitchen - Menu - New American Near Me - Woodbury, Connecticut

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First time in Woodbury for Antiques. Stopped by Rachel's right at closing time. We were met by Ashley at the door. She invited us in and sincerely let us know not to feel rushed. She went through the menu with care. We had the chicken on sourdough a burger and the French dip. All with homemade coleslaw, potato salad and killer macaroni salad. Excellent home made pickles too. Had an excellent experience here in this down home cafe. I would definitely recommend the food and friendly service here. read more

I had delicious picked lobster on a garden salad just as I requested. We ate outside at picnic tables on a very lovely fall day. Birch beer sodas were delicious. Small family run businesses where the children are learning to help. read more

Found a new place for a Great lunch, Love the Look, and Good staff. Family Friendly Place and Clean place. So Cute and Peaceful. read more

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This was my first time at Split Rail. It's a cute little house so it can easy be missed even though it's off a main road and located in a plaza. The inside is small but very cute. It was was cold in there when we went so we kept our coats on. But there was cute knit knacks around the restaurant. The menu isn't that big but does have a variety of breakfast items such as breakfast sandwiches and omelettes, Benedict's, To sandwiches, burgers , soups and salads. They do have GF bread and take it seriously. They will wipe down the area to Make sure there's no cross contamination. Others that sat on my table orders sandwiches and they were very big , the salad looked colorful, fresh. I ordered a GF BLT and it was good. Came with coleslaw, chips and pickle but I cant get over the fact that I can count how many slices of pickles I got and chips. There was barely any. not even a handful. I don't know why but all of the dishes were like that. That's the only downfall. Maybe serve a baby pickle or some actual slices. Perhaps more chips ?!! But overall food was good, service was great . Nice atmosphere. Very friendly. It's only CASH. Or personal check!! No cards!! Since it's in a plaza there is parking ! read more

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It was overpriced and very slow to even produce a menu let alone food. Plates took over an hour to arrive.

Well worth the drive from Wappingers Falls, NY. Homemade food with a gourmet flair. The owners are personable and down to earth. Did I mention how tasty the food is? You will not be disappointed! Finally food made with love and not just thrown together. read more

I will start by saying that 4 stars is being just a tiny bit generous. My meal was more like a 3.5. First - it's cash only so keep that in mind prior to stopping in. I went in alone - I was shopping in the area but not from town. Rachel's had pretty great reviews and I was really excited about it. Even though it was lunchtime - I decided on the Irish Benny. I looked at the menu for a while. There was nothing truly inspiring on it. I was tossing and turning trying to decide - I was a bit nervous ordering the hash because it didn't say 'homemade' on the menu. I finally asked and was sold on the Irish Benny when I found out the hash wasn't coming out of the can (not that I don't love that from time to time). It was served with a rather small (but fine for me!) serving of home fries. I did ask for them well done but many of them can out burnt. The bread that the Benny was served on was too thick. It was super tough to cut through. I believe it was grilled on the griddle and was overcharrred leaving it with an odd taste. The eggs on top may have been poached but there was barely a runny yolk so it was hard to tell. There was too little hollandaise. Overall - it was all just a bit flat for me. The do squeeze their own lemonade which was refreshing and delicious! The vibe is cute - rustic and cozy. My waiter was nice - attentive and engaging without over doing it. read more

Cute place. Small and intimate. Nice breakfast spot. Only accepts check or cash. Lots of locals

Great place. Fresh, scratch and clean ingredients. No seed oils!!!. Staff great. Friendly and accommodating. Food is always great and made to order. Everytime we go we are happy. The best locally roasted coffee and creative specials and menu with tried and true favorites as well. This is out go to place. 5 plus years and never had an issue. Thank you. read more

What a friendly and home-like atmosphere. We felt like we were just at our friend's house having breakfast. Everyone literally stopped talking once the food came out because everything was so delicious! read more

Do not be confused, this place also goes by Rachel's Kitchen and that may be the sign you'll see. Beware this is a cash-only place, but luckily there's a bank with an ATM right in the same plaza. It is a very cozy restaurant inside, which is great for that lazy breakfast feel you may have. We had the chicken and waffles and the biscuits with sausage and gravy and they were both delicious. Nothing to complain about! Good hearty breakfast! read more

What a great find! I love everything about this place; the food, the people, the atmosphere, and the location are all great. I had the cinnamon swirl pancakes, and my husband had scrambled eggs with home fries, and toast. When we arrived, only one person was working here, but she was extremely efficient, friendly and attentive! They have an extensive menu as well, and we are looking forward to coming back for breakfast or lunch. Can't wait to tell her friends they need to check this place out! BTW, it's cash only (no credit cards). read more

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Small but quaint little spot open for breakfast and lunch. Very friendly service staff. They have a huge menu of poutine options and lobster too. I was there for breakfast so didn't try but would come back for some chowder! The pancakes were delicious and better than most, I'm assuming they are homemade rather than bisquick. The bacon was a bit over cooked for my liking and the home fries were bland. Coffee average, cappuccino average. I would come back for pancakes or maybe try lunch. read more

I arrived today for the first time at 9 AM, presumably for breakfast. The restaurant was closed and no sign on the front door to inform any customer. Further, info on the internet varies as to the opening time. Could be 8 or 9:30, but no one will ever know because the store front does not have a sign indicating the hours of operation. Both time, BTW, are late for a breakfast opening. Stupid way to run a business and people wonder why 90%+ of business fail. Just stupid. read more

Dining alone? Don't go here. Saturday noonish all tables were full. The server/host said I could either sit at the counter - on a stool - or wait for a table. I said I'd wait and did (perching on a stool) for about 20 minutes when a small table for two was cleared. Meanwhile a couple had entered and stood waiting by the front door. Bear in mind they came in 15 minutes after I did. I sat at the cleared table only to be told - not asked - to move to the counter, and sit on a stool so that the couple could have the table. I left. read more

Amazing staff and amazing food! Best place to eat in Woodbury. The restaurant is so cute and a great ambiance for any occasion.

I hate to criticize when I know how hard the business is. But it wasn't busy to make my wife's burger under cooked and poorly seasoned. My chicken and waffle was atrocious but edible thanks to all the extra pecan syrup they give you. The waffle was under done and not at all crispy and the chicken was way over done which is easy to do when you use thin chicken breast cutlets. Fried chicken really should be on the bone to avoid over cooking and retain moisture yet make crispy. Service was indifferent to our satisfaction and I wasn't surprised that the owner Rachel ignored us and didn't ask how was everything like she should have -if sitting in the dining room. I would have been happy to share my dissatisfaction. They probably do better for breakfast but our lunch was disappointing enough not to want to return read more

100!! Food is fresh!! Friendly staff! LOVE it here!! Will keep coming back!! Cozy and welcoming!

The corned beef Ruben was delicious. They cook their own corned beef and the bread was perfect. The sides of homemade macaroni salad, potato chips and pickles were excellent. I will definitely be back. read more

Lovely, warm ambiance with down to earth food. Welcoming staff with great service including a "greeter" who made us feel welcome with no school that day. read more

When I stopped by to try out the Split Rail, I was a bit of a skeptic. However, it took me about 4 minutes to realize I was going to frequently be eating here. The menu has something for everyone. The food is very good and at reasonable prices. The waitresses are friendly, and the restaurant is clean. What more can I ask for? read more

"Scratch Made with Love" Friends of mine have been going to Split Rail for years. I didn't have a chance to go there until a couple weeks ago. The place is small and comfortable. I sat next to a few regulars at the counter and enjoyed listening to our fun waitress and the guys go back and forth poking fun at each other. She was great. I had the Cordon Bleu Benny for breakfast. Fried chicken cutlet topped with ham, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. It seemed to take a while for my breakfast to be made, but rightfully so. At the first taste it was obvious that everything is made from scratch. That fresh hot juicy fried chicken cutlet was made just for me. It wasn't sitting in the fridge or under a heat lamp. It was made with care for me. As the sign says at the counter, "Made with Time & Love". If you haven't been there in a while, go back. If you've never been, make it a point to go. This little restaurant is great. read more

Rachel's Kitchen - Split Rail Cordon Bleu Benny - New American Near Me - Woodbury, Connecticut

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Best egg sandwich I've ever had. A small and quaint spot convenient to town. Rachels is the best!

Since my last review they have changed ownership. We have been their a number of occasions since. The current owner, Rachel, has a different view of food from the previous one. It is still a breakfast and lunch place. She even kept some of the items for breakfast from the previous owner. Rightfully so, because they are things that people really like. She also added some new items that shows her personality. Many of the items are fresh and locally sourced and organic. I've never really cared one way or the other if things are organic or not, as long as it tastes good. Everything is prepared fresh per order. They also have fresh prepared lemonade, which I need to try the next time I'm in. One of the popular things on the menu are the different lobster dishes. Her desserts are homemade and she has fresh baked bread that is used for some of the sandwiches. Her menu is some old reliables and new dishes she created. Her menu is created with a lot of love. read more

Rachel's Kitchen - a view of the kitchen from the dining area - New American Near Me - Woodbury, Connecticut

Super service, beautiful decor, extremely clean restaurant. Jackie our server was great, we never needed to ask for anything. Portions large and best lobster roll ever at a reasonable price. They are doing the best job I've seen retirning from close down. So many options. Eat in, eat in the beautiful outside dining area. Curb side. Wow, really impressed. Everything scratch made. Can't wait to go back . read more

We were visiting the town for a wedding. So happy to find this cute and country style restaurant for a delicious breakfast. Pancakes were fluffy, fried chicken was crispy and egg pouched was perfectly cooked the way I wanted. We really enjoyed and wanted to visit again for lobster dinner!!!! read more

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Best breakfast in town! Everything is homemade and delicious. Sometimes things take a bit, but worth the wait. Highly recommend.

This is the kind of quaint, country restaurant you'd expect to find in a town like Woodbury and it's the kind of small restaurant you wish you had in your own town. The staff are very friendly and they have a nice menu. I stopped here for lunch yesterday and had their lobster roll and though it was a little pricy I'd definitely go back. They have outdoor seating as well which is nicely shaded and they do a good take out business . So glad I stopped in read more

Another local landmark that is judged far too often by its decor than it's true assets, its food and its service. Let's talk food. It's consistently average. It's what you want in a small town diner. If the food is too good, the place becomes trendy and the charm is lost. If the food is lousy, no one goes there. Breakfasts are good. Great home fries! The hash is very good, and they often have biscuits and sausage gravy. They also have a few gluten free items, such as multigrain pancakes. For a small extra price, you can get real locally-produced maple syrup instead of pancake syrup. The lunch specials are great! Each day something different. You can tell what day of the week it is by who is sitting inside having lunch. If I'm having lunch there, it's usually Friday, and it's always the fried fish platter. The regular sandwiches and burgers are nothing special, except they're always cooked to how you ordered it, and they always come out hot. The service is always fantastic. You don't get a "Hello, my name is . . . " speech, but then again, this is a small town and you probably already know your server's name, just as she knows yours. Things seem rushed at times, meaning, the servers are scrambling around trying to get their tables served, not that you're being rushed out the door. If you happened in during a slack time, your server may have a few extra moments to catch you up with the local gossip. That's a long-time diner tradition that, unfortunately, has fallen by the wayside. Everybody who's anybody has breakfast at The Split Rail at least once a week. More business is done between 6am and 8am there than probably anywhere else the whole rest of the day. It's a small town stereotype that actually exists. Avoid it at your own peril! read more

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The Split Rail is best described as a hole-in-the-wall that should be experienced by anyone in the area. When we first moved here I decided to try out a local spot and I'm glad I did. The cross section of customers there was a great representation of the local populace. The place is small and cozy but we've never waited more that 15 minutes to get in. The servers have always been friendly and the prices are very affordable. The food here is great. I've mostly been here for morning breakfast which I'll say if very good. The food is good and I still stop in regularly for breakfast. I did stop in once for lunch and it was ok but I see this is a breakfast spot with a local small town feel. Worth a trip if you're in the area. read more

Rachel's Kitchen - Mmmmm....3 egg broccoli and cheddar omelet! - New American Near Me - Woodbury, Connecticut

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I'm not a local, but my boyfriend's family is and they love this place. As an outsider I feel like I have a less biased view. The staff is nice, even overly friendly, but I guess that happens when you go here with regulars. The food was terrible. I had one egg over easy with hash browns and an English muffin: it all tasted like salt and was doused in butter. I could barely finish it. My boyfriend had a breakfast sandwich, which was certainly better than my meal, but still very buttery and salty. I guess if you love the flavor of salt and butter this place is great, but there are better alternatives in this tiny town and several other options if you're willing to venture outside of its borders. read more

Rachel's Kitchen - Where the Woodbury elite eat. - New American Near Me - Woodbury, Connecticut

What a beautiful relaxing little slice of heaven. Do yourself a favor and check out this sweet restaurant , warm and welcoming staff. A local family favorite Thank you. read more

Literally signed up for yelp so that I can review this place. That is how good it is. I cannot overstate how much I loved this restaurant. Ambiance is nice and quaint and the service is lovely and you immediately feel like a friend the moment you walk in. But beyond that it's the food that truly blew me away. Menu is so varied with breakfast all day and everything is cooked to order and so incredibly delicious. My friend and I were so impressed and already planning our next visit as we were still eating. We knew we had to come back and try more! If you're anywhere near The Split Rail, make the trip. It'll be worth it. read more

Rachel did an amazing catering for me. Food was spectacular. Highly recommend if you want fresh tasty and well prepared home cooked treats!

I've been here a couple of times for breakfast having decided not to patronize Dottie's because of its obnoxious political commentary. We'll, I'm. Wry pleased we came here instead. Blueberry pancakes are excellent and the breakfast burritos are huge with an unusual and tasty assortment of fillings. It's a pleasant spot with a nice atmosphere and plenty of parking. read more

Business took me to Woodbury today, and from the minute I walked in to the Split Rail, I was glad I stopped there. The interior is cozy, clean and the new owner told me there are more changes in the works, but I told her don't go overboard. The place has good juju, and it wasn't my imagination. I ordered the cold lobster roll which comes with "from scratch" chips, pickles and slaw. All were quite tasty. The lobster roll was on the "right" kind of grilled bun and piled high with big chunks of lobster. The service -- attentive, fun, but still professional -- made me feel like I'd known these three woman all my life! They were courteous and friendly to all the other patrons as well. I will definitely go back to the Split Rail when I'm in Woodbury again. Kudos to Rachel and her team for a relaxed and delicious lunch! P. S. Leave room for one of Rachel's homemade pies. The chocolate mousse pie looked fabulous! read more