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    The Breakfast Nook

    4.1 (278 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Oscar Benedict
    Jason B.

    I've driven thru Connecticut on road trips for over 25 years and each time I try to find a good breakfast place to stop at. I've found good, ok and not so good. Today, I found great. The menu variety, the food quality, the level of service (friendly yet speedy), the spaciousness, the cleanliness...I love this place. The Oscar benedict was outstanding. The search is over. This is the best breakfast in Connecticut and ill be back next month. My one pro tip: bring a hoodie. It's cold inside!

    Belgian waffle with strawberries
    Melissa C.

    Pleasantly surprised by the nice presentation. Menu has standard breakfast items with some specials that sounded very good as well. Wait staff was very friendly. Plenty of parking and a nice little outdoor area to sit as well. Inside can be a little loud / echoey when full. Food was definitely good. Would return!

    California Benedict can you hear me?
    Nuvdeep D.

    Everything about this diner is amazing! Great food, service, and hospitality. They were able to seat my party of 5 quickly during a busy brunch hour. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating with the cutest fall decor, definitely loved that touch. I have been thinking about this Benedict and wanting to go back! Note: there is a parking lot!

    Lixmarie W.

    WOW! What a great spot for breakfast! I'm never this direction but this I know. If I'm ever this area again this is where I would come for a good breakfast. The staff were super friendly and welcoming. Everything that came out of the kitchen just looked so good! I came hungry so I definitely had a nice feast. I like a balance of salty and sweet. I ordered an egg white western omelette with wheat toast. I had to try their lemon ricotta pancakes. Everything was delicious! I did share the pancakes because I ordered a single but a stack came out. When we arrived it was about 1:30 and they were going to close for 2 but they did not rush us or feel like we were holding them back. I would love to come here again to try more options but I think I might order the same thing again but it was just so satisfying.

    Specials
    L M.

    The restaurant is roomy and easy to find, not far off the exit. The food was great - not one thing to complain about! All 3 of us were happy with our meals. The warm grilled veggie wrap with chicken was big and delishly messy! The best part of our experience was our server. She was friendly, quick and knew the menu well, so she was able to answer our questions and make helpful suggestions. Kudos, Lisa!

    Home fries
    Joseph L.

    My wife and I came here to get some breakfast. She got the Cajun Shrimp omelette. I got the bacon egg and cheese. Both dishes were incredible!! Super fresh and super hot. Melty - cheesy - tasty! The resturaunt is super clean, a lot of seating and very sunny. Located in a wonderful location in North Haven. A lot of indoor and outdoor seating. Waitresses very nice and timely. The one thing I think was missing was a constant topping off of the water and the coffee. I didn't receive any refills. In these situations you want a waitress to continue to refill every few minutes without asking. Overall will absolutely eat there again and loved it.

    Maria T.

    My fav place in North Haven! They always get my eggs right, and they pay attention to detail! The sausage links are amazing and the grits... for this southern gal... grits are a must and they are creamy and delish! The pumpkin streusel muffin with cinnamon muffin? Forgetaboutit!! It's divine!!! Hubby loved the California Benedict!! The service is perfect... so friendly, personable, and welcoming! I love the deep brown and creamy taupe walls, the French signage, and the touches of country roosters here and there! Even the tables are thoughtfully place, as well as outdoor tables when the weather is nice! There's also counter service and the employees are always keeping busy back there! Can't wait to come back!!

    apple cinnamon french toast ($13)
    Chassidie L.

    I just have to write this review because the service we got here was amazing! Shout out to Karen, she was such a sweetheart! As for food, it was also pretty tasty! There's a bunch of options to choose from for both breakfast and lunch. They have their original menu and also weekly menu with specials. My friends and I got a bunch of different things and we all agree that they were very filling. The portions were huge! They also have a ton of indoor and outdoor seating with the sweetest decor. Definitely a breakfast place to check out (especially considering there's not many in the area).

    Very delicious French Toast
    Loretta M.

    First time, you wait on the honor system. Total wait time was about 25 minutes which was great for a Saturday morning. Service was quick. I ordered the French Toast which was amazing. Really enjoyed the Honey Butter. I also ordered Mama's Corned Beef Hash. I didn't feel it was house made like advertised. It was not what I was expecting, tasted so-so and definitely not something I would order again I would go again, there were a few items I want to try.

    Donald J.

    we went to this place for breakfast when we visited JimC.the place was crowded but we were seated right away. I had eggs over easy with corned beef hash. the hash needed to add some potatoes and onions so it would have a more hashy flavor. my eggs were cooked perfectly and the coffee was very good. Chrissy had some giant pancakes with blueberries that she said were absolutely delicious and JimC had the French toast with sausage that he really enjoyed. the places large inside with plenty of room and they also have seating if you want to sit outside.

    Turkey Club
    Jared M.

    Great spot outside of North Haven. Nothing unusual exactly, just well-made breakfast and lunch. I had the Turkey Club. Not typically much you can do to set this sandwich apart, but this one was great. The bacon was off all sides of the sandwich, giving the turkey a nice salty flavor. Everything came fast and hot. The servers are friendly, and you can tell they enjoy working with each other. Everything I saw come out looked great. I can't wait to come back for breakfast.

    C cinnamon banana French toast with whip, cream, and bacon added on top.
    Jim W.

    This is definitely the best place For breakfast in New England. It edges out the "Griddle Cafe" on sunset Blvd. In Los Angelas a draw for world travelers. The menu is more than extensive with fantastic creative specials. The service is warm, wonderful and efficient. My French toast special was phenomenal. This place is a must if you want to really spoil yourself.

    Bernard M.

    Service was above and beyond great. And that seems to be the norm. Food was fantastic. Delivered promptly and all of it warm and cooked properly. What a refreshing old school style service and prep!

    Scrambled 2 Eggs any Style with white toast

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    Our food was awesome! The service from Terri was amazing! We will be back. Our family enjoyed the time and will return.

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    Great location for an outdoor breakfast, great food. Iced coffee was delish. Omelet was tasty!

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    Good food, great service , homey ambiance. I highly recommend it. Laid back, diner like.

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    Amazing place! I have driven by so many times and had to try after seeing the great reviews!…read moreHad the chorizo bowl with poached egg. DELICIOUS! Everyone else as so nice as well!

    Literally THE BEST BREAKFAST PLACE ANYWHERE! I'm giving 5 stars, which I only reserve when…read moreeverything is phenomenal. Today was my 4th time coming here and it did not disappoint. We tried to get in yesterday but it was super crowded and we didn't want to wait amongst a lot of people (too much sickness going around). However, I wish we had gone, because our breakfast wasn't anywhere as good as today. I started with a Carmel latte which was really good. I had the croissant French toast which was utterly amazing! I have to say that I am NOT a breakfast person. I'm not a fan of eggs, but I will eat them and I hate to start the day with a sugar bomb! However, the croissant French toast was a true delight. It came topped with fresh, not frozen sugary stuff, beautiful juicy strawberries, a nice light whipped cream, and a not so sugary chocolate sauce on the side. It did have a lot of whipped cream so I loved that to the side. It was served with syrup but I didn't use any. The flavor of the croissant with the strawberries was enough for me. I barely dipped it in the chocolate. It was delectable! I've also had their Irish Benny on another trip which was amazing and the pumpkin pancakes. There is NO other breakfast place where I cannot make a decision because there are so many delicious items to choose from. And, I know that anything I choose is going to be utterly amazing. Their portions are big and their prices are very fair for what your get. I felt like I had a whole pint of strawberries on my croissant. My husband had the meat lovers omelet with oatmeal. He said everything was perfect. The staff is very friendly and very attentive. This is a typical breakfast place. It's not fancy but friendly and clean. And everyone seems happy! The kind of place I like. You have to get here early or you'll have a wait. I say the wait is well worth it. We went at 8:30 on a holiday and were able to be seated immediately. That's the first time that's happened though. I want to try their lunch, but their breakfast is so amazing, I would probably order breakfast for lunch which is something I NEVER do! If we had this place near us (we're from Philly), it would be the death of me! I'd be going all the time.

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