Food was so fresh, coffee was delicious and frequently refilled! Loved the selections on the menu as well as the options to order smaller portions. Servers were polite, friendly, and quick. Did I mention the coffee? Great spot! read more

Drive a lot for daughters Field Hockey and try to find little places to eat Came across Route Ted Restaurant, heading to Quinnipiac. So glad we stopped...extremely clean, great food, wonderful waitress Small and downtown home feeling Reasonably prices and wide variety of Breakfast and Lunch items A must stop read more

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Yes! This is what a Diner dreams of becoming. Home fries had that wonderful crisp, but soft texture. Absolutely delicious. Everything was simply perfection. The chef is a gentleman, kind guy. The place looks dismal on the outside, BUT INSIDE feels like HOME. Prices are great! read more

Route Ten Restaurant - Bacon, Tomato, Omelette, Home Fries, Whole Wheat Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

This diner is small in size but long on menu options and friendly service. You can tell it's a popular breakfast and lunch spot from all the regular customers they have. I'll describe the good as 'above average diner food'. One thing to note: if you need a fast meal, this isn't the place. There was one woman waiting all the tables and doing all of the checks, and I only saw two people cooking in the kitchen. read more

Route Ten Restaurant - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Food, service, especially the service and it's cute inside. Very homey and warm. I'll be coming back again. Looks like most people know the place. read more

What a cute little place! I met my friend-also a Yelp elite- for breakfast as we do pretty regularly. This was his choice. There were people of all ages in there for breakfast, which I love, It shows it appeals to so many! I ordered a cup of tea and tried their eggs Benedict. That's my breakfast of choice when I go out. It was ver delicious. The eggs were poached to perfection and the sauce had a hint of lemon-which shows a good chef! It did come with fried potatoes, which were very good! My only complaint was no one asked me if I wanted another cup of tea? And was charged $2.50 for it. read more

Route Ten Restaurant - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Love this place! Found it driving by and the prices are reasonable. The service is excellent. The food and coffee are super yummy. This is my new go to place for breakfast read more

First time here and I regret coming here for mother daughter brunch. It's been an hour and we are still waiting for our order. They are located on a very busy main Ave with a cemetery right across the outside dining area. I could overlook that issue had the service been better read more

Route Ten Restaurant - Outside dining area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

Our family had a great experience at this restaurant. We went on a walk on the Farmington Canal Trail and decided to stop here for lunch. My sons ordered burgers and my husband and I ordered breakfast fare. Everyone really enjoyed the meal. Fast and friendly service. Just a great little place to grab a meal. Reminds me of small town diners I used to go to as a kid. So happy we stopped in. We'll be back! read more

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First visit to this breakfast/lunch for a late lunch. Food was pretty good. Bacon cheeseburger with curly fries. Nice size burger on a huge bulky roll, lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon. read more

Good old style diner with a good breakfast menu and reasonable prices. Had a great experience while visiting the area and the service was attentive and friendly. Good experience! read more

It's the best. The people are so friendly, it's like coming home for breakfast or lunch. And, the food is delicious. You can't beat the Route Ten Restaurant. read more

I stopped in here to grab a breakfast sandwich after taking a hike up Sleeping Giant. The breakfast menu was pretty large and had a lot of options! I got an egg white and turkey breakfast sandwich and my boyfriend a kielbasa and egg sandwich. Overall they were good, a decent sandwich for inexpensive. There was a bit too much bread for the amount of meat and egg for my taste but solidly ok. A good place for cheap that I'd recommend a visit to. read more

Route Ten Restaurant - Turkey and egg - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

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I'm not sure why this place isn't busier. It is the perfect old fashion breakfast joint are used to be on every street corner in America. I was here the other day after my early meeting finished up. I enjoyed perfectly cooked eggs over medium, rye toast, hashbrowns with an extra side of bacon. the hash browns were different, not crispy but had a nice blend of spices. The potato dice was on point. Do me a favor, just go, and you will enjoy yourself. Stick to the basics like breakfast and it will be great. read more

The food is always served hot and is very consistent. The owners are very friendly and very hard working. This is our go to place for breakfast and lunch. read more

Great great breakfast food here. By the looks of it, you wouldn't think that this is worth a dime. But the egg platters are on point, and everything else is very well prepared. Definitely a diner I would come back to. read more

This place is a hidden GEM. I highly recommend the restaurant. The food is amazing. Very affordable. Took my family here today after driving by a million times...the prices are amazing. I promise you won't be disappointed.. read more

I was driving on 10 and forgot that I forgot to plan for lunch before an appointment. I don't exactly like to drive aimlessly around Hamden looking for a quick lunch spot. However there are times when these things just happen. There I was in the vortex hoping to find somewhere to eat lunch without even time to check Yelp (can you imagine?). I quickly pulled in the parking lot (lots of cars which obviously is a good sign). The descriptions are accurate. Diner for breakfast and lunch, clean, friendly service. I had a grilled cheese with tomato, fries and slaw for get this: $6.38. I'm not making this up! So next time you are driving aimlessly down Rte. 10 in Hamden stop here. You will be well pleased. read more

Old-Timey diner! From service to food to $! Service is quick and food is cooked well! Bit small but has outside seating. Good stop off of Farmington Canal Trail. Park your bike and have a break. Very much a neighborhood hangout. I have seen police and Sleeping Giant volunteers frequently. read more

A must for great omelettes.pancakes or waffles. The staff and management are great and professional. They make every effort to create a wonderful dining experience. Quality of ingredients is also exceptional. I never leave being disappointed.....Paul read more

Route Ten Restaurant is located in the same building as the old Smokey's Grill, which is sorely missed in Hamden. It is your basic breakfast and lunch only spot and I really hope the new owners make a go of it here. The food is very good and the prices are beyond reasonable. It is a diner style menu with all the usual breakfast staples and typically familiar sandwiches and burgers for lunch. For a small restaurant with a lunch counter and a few tables, that is all you need if the food output is good quality, and that is the case here. On my recent visit with my wife, we got two large omelets with home fries and toast included (they even have sourdough toast!), a bottomless coffee and soft drink and got out of there for a shade under $20. For what you have to pay for a big breakfast these days, that is excellent value. It's hard to get the equivalent of what we ordered for under $25 at some of the larger diners in the area. I live close to this spot so I will definitely be visiting more often to try some of their other breakfast options and lunch menu items. read more

hidden gem of a diner, reasonable priced, huge portion, friendly staff. We tried burgers, greek salad, philly steak, lobster bisque. Definately worth a stop. Next time will opt for amazing looking waffles. if you are looking for brunch options, this one wont break the ba nk! read more

Our monthly retirees met here for breakfast. Very small place but the menu is that of a large diner. We all had the basic eggs, hash browns and meat and no one had any complaints. I also noticed that several families stopped in while we were there. read more

Small place very non intimate seating. Ribeye is very fatty and tough. Waitstaff inattentive and didn't understand to bring a bagel prior to the meals Will never go back read more

Great little spot with one of the best and most affordable breakfasts I've found in the area. Went in on a Sunday morning and got a huge ham and cheese omelette with home fries, toast and coffee for under $10. read more

Philly steak wrap was awesome!! So filling I could only eat 1/2- and the fries are to die for! Even the cole slaw was good! A really cool little spot that you should put on your list to visit when in Hamden....close to Sleeping Giant State Park. read more

Route Ten Restaurant - Philly steak wrap was awesome!! So filling I could only eat 1/2- and the fries are to die for! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hamden, Connecticut

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I do take out breakfast here regularly. Always friendly on phone and when I pick up. Food is delicious and very reasonable. Restaurant and the outside tables are always clean. Great place to go if you have a hangover and just want to hide, but also a great place to meet friends and family! read more

Best place in Hamden for breakfast! Large portions at a good price. Very friendly staff. Plenty of outdoor seating during the pandemic reopening. Dog friendly outdoors--our waitress even brought our dog a big bowl of water! read more

Update with more info.The service was fast and the food was good. the prices are pretty affordable for breakfast. When i entered it had that homey diner feel. There was a "regular" at the counter chatting it up with the server/hostess. he knew the entire staff by name. The owners are friendly. i did take out and they cooked my food just the way i liked it. I got a Belgian waffle, 2 eggs, toast, and home fries for under $10! The food was tasty and the butter and syrup were still warm when i got to my destination! (granted it was near town hall but still) my only feedback would be if you have to watch your butter intake... then tell them lite butter on your toast.. mine was very noticeable but i liked it.. I told at least 5 people about it today. i will have to come back to try more items. read more

Just visited this restaurant for the first time today. The waitress was very attentive and friendly and the cooks/owners were very welcoming. The food was delicious. I'll definitely be back. read more

Very tasty food, good service. I love the small diner type atmosphere. I would highly recommend this place if you are looking for a good breakfast with good service. read more

Good breakfast! Will be coming more often now that I know there is a good breakfast spot near home. Diner style menu for breakfast and lunch. Very reasonable prices! read more

Great coffee, French toast and omelettes. Wait staff is always attentive. I have come in with some large groups and they always find a way to accommodate us. Just a cozy place for a hardy breakfast. read more

A great place for breakfast. I stop in weekly on the way to work for take out. when I am not in a hurry I will eat in. The food is always great and the staff is very friendly. I highly recommend that you try it. Oh and it is very reasonably priced. another note route 10 restaurant is also along the bike trail so to all the walkers and bikers enjoy a great meal. tell them Kevin sent you. read more

This is one of the greatest places to grab an everyday breakfast the staff is awesome and the owners always have a smile. The food is always made with care. Highly recommend! read more

Excellent food , great service , clean environment. They are open for breakfast and lunch , definitely worth trying!

Loved it! Went there for Mother's Day. Great service really good diner food, better than most. Light and fluffy waffles. Potatoes have a nice crunch to them. Ham and cheese omelette was done to perfection. A little surprising that it's kind of small and there was no real decor but very pleasant and comfortable. Plenty of parking. read more

I read many of the reviews before writing this, and was quite puzzled by what I read. They all were 4 or 5 stars and the food got raves. On 11/14/18, I was in Hamden and stopped at Rte 10 Restaurant after discovering that my original destination had changed hands. This was my first visit to Rte 10. I found the place to be clean and tidy and I felt quite at ease. The waitress was friendly and efficient. I ordered a standard fare breakfast; eggs over medium, bacon, homefries, and an English muffin. Here's where things get wonky. Of my three eggs, one was undercooked and two were overcooked. The bacon was literally like chewing rubber, not a bit of it was crispy. And the home fries consisted of cubed potatoes that ranged from not fully cooked to little cubes of almost charcoal. I also have to note that the potato was not seasoned at all and was very bland and unpalatable. The English muffin was fine, as was the coffee. So, for me this is a one-and-done. read more

So nice to have a great local breakfast place! Food is fresh and service is quick and friendly.

We stopped into Route Ten for lunch today and had a great experience! My wife had a chicken salad wrap and I had a steak and cheese wrap and we both left extremely satisfied. The service was great and the menu had a lot of great options...we'll definitely be back, next time to try out breakfast! Keep up the good work! read more