I came here for the first time on a Saturday morning with a friend. Our server came around with…read morecoffee right away. Felt like a diner- which I love! We both ordered the veggie omelet which came with country potatoes and toast- we both had rye. All of it was hot and delicious! I had really wanted to try the poutine but I am a vegetarian and sadly, they don't offer it with a mushroom gravy, which I found at two poutine places in Quebec City. I guess there are not enough vegetarians asking for it around here. I gotta say it was super loud in here as the place was packed with a large group. I enjoy a lively atmosphere but it was just too much. I found myself wanting to rush to get out of there as the noise was overwhelming while eating breakfast. I prefer to ease into my day. I can't fault the restaurant for that. It's obvious people love this place and I do too!

Came here to try out the Quebecois items and to have breakfast. The restaurant is really open for…read moreearly morning to early afternoon dining, and we arrived closer towards closing. Upon entering, we found the wait staff chatting with each other at the seats or serving the handful of customers in the dining room. Decor was heavily coffee influenced-- from the wallpaper to the wall art, it's obvious a cup of joe plays a role here. We ordered a smattering of breakfast dishes and of course, two of the poutine dishes. Overall the food was just ok, not memorable. The pancakes had a nice texture but were largely flavorless; maple syrup helped somewhat but that ended up being the only flavor. Eggs were serviceable, potatoes were fine. The poutine was okay. I've had much better in Canada. Theirs felt like a beef based gravy out on top of French fries, with pockets of cheese curds, which were the better part of the meal. The Quebecois poutine was better, with added ham & veggies to add some complexity. The downside of our visit came as we approached their closing hour of 2pm. The crew started cleaning up and vacuuming around us as we were still eating before close. I had a single cup of coffee, and when I asked for a refill, the waitress apologized and said they poured it out because it was getting close to closing time. Ironic, considering the amount of pro-coffee memorabilia around the restaurant. We hadn't even hit closing but pouring out the coffee while a table was still eating didn't cross anyone's mind. (Nor cleaning around us, passively encouraging us to leave.) The coffee wasn't removed from the bill in recognition that maybe they made a mistake. Overall.. eh. I was hoping for more, but it is what it is. I'm sure it's fine for the regulars, but this wasn't worth the long trip for what I was hoping was a callback to Quebec faire, in Connecticut.

We stopped here with our kids (9,10,15) while on a road trip. Breakfast did not disappoint!…read moreHomefries were crispy and well seasoned! Food was hot and the hotcakes were "godly" per our youngest food critic. We left with a box of assorted homemade donuts and fritters for the road. The chef and host were very kind! We will definitely add this to a stop in the future to try the lunch

Perfectly fine quick breakfast spot…read more Came here on the fly, looking for new breakfast spots and found this one on my feed. The parking situation is a little weird, there's some spots in front or by the side, but they are not really marked well. But there's a lot of spaces for the actual dining space. The inside is simple but clean, lots of seats for the space and a reasonable display for their pastries and donuts. The menu is simple and the options are low. It's very much designed to be a quick breakfast spot. I opted for one of their donuts and a latte, with a French toast platter. Food came out quickly, and the staff were friendly and welcoming. The breakfast was okay. The donut was large, cakey but freshly made. The strawberry frosting was a little heavy on the extract which gave a chemically taste to the frosting, but it wasn't off putting just noticeable. The French toast was slightly undercooked, but I do enjoy custardity bites so it was good enough. The eggs were also underdone, but I just ignored those. The turkey bacon was crisp and the home fries were seasoned very well. Unlike other home fries I have had, these ones actually had flavor. As a breakfast spot, it does well enough for the local crowd. When done properly, the food put out at this location can be good if not great. I'm fairly confident if I made them aware of my issues, they would resolve them without fail. If you need a quick breakfast and happen to be in east hartford near the police station, his place works for that quick meal. It isn't fancy, but it's basic food done right.

The Cosmic Omelet is a breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant that opened in Manchester,…read moreConnecticut in October 2003. It was founded by Tracy Devine. When she purchased the small restaurant space in Manchester, it was already an existing restaurant called "The Smoking Cafe". Just before the purchase, the Connecticut General Assembly had passed a smoking for restaurants, which was going to go into effect soon. Many of the regular customers were smokers, but Devine soon won them over with her menu of "out of this world" food. The new business was dubbed "The Cosmic Omelet" and by 2005, a beautiful cosmic-themed mural had been painted on the walls of the restaurant. Although the menu also features lunch items, it is the breakfast dishes that keep people coming back. Many of the dishes are named after and designed by staff or long standing customers. If you spot the word "cosmic" anywhere in the menu, it is code for "made with cream cheese". My family and I had brunch at the Cosmic Omelet over St. Patrick's Day weekend. I was first introduced to the place by one of my best friends who grew up in Manchester, and I've been coming back ever since. This was the first visit for my two sons. There was a little bit of a wait for a table, but there's plenty to do to pass the time. If customers follow the "yellow brick road" painted on the floor, it will lead you to a small arcade as well as a funky art gallery space. We all had a fun time exploring until our table was ready. They had a lot of delicious St. Patrick's Day themed specials during our visit. I had the "Sheep Go To Heaven" (shepherd's pie omelet w/ ground beef, corn, mashed potatoes, cheddar & Guinness gravy), my wife had the "Fiesta Omelet" (sausage, onions, peppers, cheddar, side of salsa & sour cream), our sons shared the "Sweet Cream (Green) Pancakes", and we also ordered sides of "Hashbrowns" and "Corned Beef Hash" for the table. As usual, everything was fantastic! The omelets were chock full of delicious ingredients, the pancakes were perfectly fluffy, and the home fries were out of this world! We plan on returning to the Cosmic Omelet again and again!

Cosmic Omelet has been a local breakfast staple in Manchester for years, and that still seems to be…read morethe case. The look of the place is still a mix of quirky diner and casual neighborhood spot, but over the years they have expanded quite a bit into neighboring spaces. It is noticeably larger than it used to be many years ago, but it still feels like the same locally-owned, friendly, affordable, quirky, casual, bustling place with fun decor that it has always been. The food is certainly also a big reason people keep coming back. If you have never been, you will quickly notice that some of the omelets are creative and a little unusual. A few include things like cream cheese, which might sound odd at first but often works surprisingly well. Of course they also have plenty of classic breakfast options if you want something more traditional. In general the food has been consistently good. The place can get busy, especially during peak breakfast hours, which says a lot about how popular it still is with regulars. Once you are seated though, the service tends to move along quickly and the staff are friendly in that slightly quirky way that fits the personality of the place. Overall Cosmic Omelet is still one of the better breakfast spots in the area. Good food, lots of personality, and clearly a place that has built a strong following over the years. Although I have moved much further away since my 2009 review, I will still stop in when I am back in the area.

The food was absolutely unreal. Service? Incredible. Atmosphere? Completely unhinged in the best…read morepossible way. The people-watching alone is worth the price of admission. Every five minutes you're looking around like, "What the hell is going on here?" And THE SMOOTHIE!? I don't know what they put in that thing, but good lord. To. Die. For. I would go back for that alone. Honestly, I don't even know how to properly describe this place. It's part restaurant, part spectacle, part fever dream. You don't just go there to eat. You go to experience whatever the hell is happening. 10/10. Just go. You'll understand, man.

We visited The Angry Egg on Friday, June 26th after it recently reopened under new management…read more The waitstaff seemed nervous and inexperienced, which is understandable with a newly reopened restaurant. Despite that, everyone was friendly and trying their best. The food, however, was absolutely delicious! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful and exceeded our expectations. The owner also stopped by our table to introduce himself and check on our meal. He came across as genuinely kind and passionate about creating a great dining experience. It's clear he cares about both the food and his customers. We'll definitely be back and look forward to seeing this restaurant continue to grow and succeed.

Still perfect French toast…read more Besides a very boushy Mexican fusion place in Hartford, this is my barometer when it comes to French toast. The overnight French toast is simple but executed flawlessly. Two pieces of bread, soaked till the egg is absorbed into the bread to make a kind of bread pudding. Cooked till creamy and seared well. Doused with the syrup of simmering apples and mushy seasoned apple bits on the bottom. No off flavors, no egg ring, no fake whipped cream, just golden perfection. With jammy fruit. Make this with brown sugar and banana and I would be a very happy man. Never the less, a simple dish executed without error is so rare that I find only a few cooks can pull it off. Sometimes I need the reminder, and this place does it very well. Worth the price and the trek every time

Parking: street but lots of open spots…read more Decor: a little dated and crowded with stuff but clean Staff: friendly but some comments were off putting, like "all this for you" might as well call me fatty Food: tasty but preparation from order to table side was a good 20-30 minutes for breakfast at a small venue seemed long

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!

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.

I've been wanting to try the Spicy Green Bean for a while and they did not disappoint!…read more Came for happy hour because they have it from 3pm to close on Thursdays. I got the perogies and the truffle sliders for food and they were both delicious. For drinks I had a margarita and it was great!! Staff was very attentive and made sure my water was never empty, which was nice on such a hot day. My only complaint is that it's a little tight in the bar area, but that's not their fault. I can't wait to come back!

Pictured is the brussels sprout appetizer and the flatbread appetizer. Both were extremely…read moredelicious and savory. The philly cheesesteak was superb. The actual filler was very good and extremely tasty. Side salad was delicious and the fries were very nicely seasoned and crispy. The restaurant was busy for a wednesday evening, but my party of 4 were seated quickly. The place was very cute and colorful, but the noise level was extremely high. I could barely hear the person across the table from me. The music was very loud which caused all the parties there to start screaming over it to talk to each other. Food was quick to come and the drinks were very delicious. Prices are reasonable for the food itself. Staff were quick and friendly with us as well. This is a place i'd recommend and go back to, maybe at a less busy time tho.

I've gone to Rebel Dog twice and I've gotten a Mocha and a Honey Lavender Latte. Both were…read moreflavorful and delicious. The staff is kind and the inside is a great place to sit and enjoy a beverage. It is weird to access as to park you need to go behind the American Eagle bank.

Oh boy this looks exciting!…read more "We...want to share our skills and knowledge of the specialty coffee industry with our customers to help guide them towards the "perfect cup." Ok! I'm in! Oh.... Drat. My cortado was poorly executed, bitter and looked like...well...see the photo. "Drink Better Coffee" is proudly proclaimed over the entrance. I recommend you do... Elsewhere.

I've been coming here for over 25 years, and it's still one of my family's favorite places to eat…read more You can truly feel that it's a family-owned business from the moment you walk in--the atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and you can tell they genuinely care about their customers. The restaurant is always clean, and the staff makes you feel right at home. We not only love dining in, but we also use them to cater many of our family parties. Their pizza is always a hit, and their grinders are incredible! They're huge, perfect for splitting at parties or taking on picnics, and they're such a great value for the price. It's hard to find a place that's stayed this consistent for so many years. We'll definitely continue coming back and supporting this amazing local family business. Highly recommend!

A nice family restaurant that is like a diner. Located on the East Hartford - Manchester line..they…read moreoffer breakfast all day as well as specials. Their salads and entrees are quite large. We both had their specials of the day. Soup of the day was chicken rice and the entree I had the Chicken Parmigiana with pasta and she had the Chicken Caesar. We also had their pizza. The dough is light and flakey pan style pizza with savory tomato sauce and a generous amount of cheese. The staff has been there a long time and they make you feel like family. Solid all around with good food. I'll be back.