Located on the grounds of the Connecticut Regional Market in the Brainard Road section of Hartford, Market Restaurant is a "if you know, you know" kind of spot that serves one of the best breakfasts in the city. While they could definitely do a better job at marketing, the quality of the food and the soul of the place speak for themselves. It is a true hidden gem that maintains the high standards I've come to expect from some of my best local staples in Hartford. The staff is incredibly friendly, especially for being so early in the morning, creating a welcoming vibe that is rare to find. The breakfast offerings are consistently top-tier, providing a level of seasoning and precision that many more "upscale" places fail to hit. The location inside the regional market adds an authentic, grounded feel to the dining experience that makes it feel like a true community fixture. read more

Great place for breakfast or lunch. I always feel safe here because Hartford Police eat here so does Hartford Fire also Hartford Paramedics and Eversource /Regional Water Authority /MDC / CT Transit/ State Police. The food is always fresh and good . Everyone who works here is pleasant and attentive. read more

Was in the neighborhood for work and wanted a good quick bite to eat and with the power of yelp, I was lead to this hidden gem. When I say hidden I do mean hidden because it's off the beaten path. Fortunately, it's easy to spot once you get here. I came right before the big lunch rush because right after I ordered it got a little busy. I ordered the breakfast burger which is a burger with lettuce, tomato, fried egg and bacon. With a side of fries. First thing I noticed was the burger is huge. Patty was a nice size and the toppings were ample and visible. The burger was good especially when you get all the ingredients in a bite. It made me wonder about the other burgers on the menu and piqued my curiosity to come back and try the other options. The fires were hot and crispy nothing fancy about them just your basic crinkle cut. A welcome addition but not a necessity. Would love to see them offer some sort of specialty fry. The restaurant is cozy with bar top seating and smaller tables very nice decor and it has a decent amount of space for stay for a quick bite. Based on my experience today, I'd be interested in returning to try the other burgers, omelets and I saw some nice quesadilla options as well. read more

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This is definitely a hidden gem. Not easily spotted from the road, but the building is obvious once you pull in. Modern, clean interior, and my pickup order has always been ready on time. I have ordered both breakfast and lunch items from the menu and they have always been delicious. Everything seems to be cooked very consistent and uniform, and somehow has that extra edge that tastes just a little bit better than comparable food elsewhere. The only ding I'm giving it is the limited menu, but I guess that's how to focus on doing what they do well rather than overextending. Also it's closed on weekends. read more

Great Little spot! food is excellent, service is great. They always remember who you are. Prices are good.

Finally got a chance to check out the Market restaurant. Ordered an omelet with toast for breakfast. The omelette was a great size, very fluffy and full of the toppings. Can't go wrong with a perfectly cooked omelet to start the morning. read more

The Market Restaurant - Omelette with rye toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

This place is just down the road from my work, everyone was recommending their food and orders from here on a regular basis, so I figured I'd give it a shot. Ordered a chicken Caesar salad for pickup. Swung by to grab it, went to eat it at work... Dead mini roach/horrifying bug inside. Can't speak for anyone else. Made for a rough lunch for me. read more

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I have only visited during lunch but it is the perfect spot to sit for a quick lunch or grab a meal on the go. Decent selection of sandwiches, burgers, and salads. The interior has around 10 tables and counters to sit but most people come in to order and pick up to-go orders. The staff are always very nice and welcoming. I have enjoyed the Chipotle Turkey sandwich, the buffalo chicken sandwich, the Rueben, and the buffalo chicken salad multiple times and have walked away satisfied. Now that I work in the area I hope to try more offerings on the menu, including breakfast. read more

I've been going to the market for probably 9 years now. Everyone there treats you like family, and the food can speak for itself. I thought I would share some of my favorite with you guys. In this picture is the CCC. It's a chicken chipotle club and is life between two buns. You can't go wrong with their breakfast. 2 eggs over easy, bacon, home fries, and toast is my go to. But you MUST try their corned beef hash! Do yourself a favor and try the entire menu, you won't be disappointed. read more

The Market Restaurant - The CCC! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Wow, breakfast was actually really good! I stop by here during the regional market in which they are open in the mornings. I grab either a sandwhich or a plate of breakfast. Last visit I had 2 eggs, bacon, homefries and toast. This meal was very well done and only for about $7.50. Eggs were fluffy and bright yellow, toast was not too buttery, bacon was crispy but not burnt and homefries were very good. I really liked the homefries from here. Not super heavy and flavor wasn't super boring either. This place is not fast food as stated on the plaque at the counter, so expect to wait about 15 or so minutes for your food when they're busy. During the market, they are very busy. They also have an Uber Eats option which was something I was not expecting from here. Well, I can't see myself coming here when I'm not already there for the market but I mean this location is cool. On the edge of the regional market in the middle of Hartford's version of no where. Great food for good prices. I just need to find more reason other than market to come here. Maybe I'll stop by for lunch one day to see what they can do. read more

The Market Restaurant - 2 eggs, toast, homefries and bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Was waiting for my friend to finish his CDL test when the smell of bacon caught my attention. Lo and behold, this nice little restaurant sits in the Regional Market. Not looking to spend much, I just got the Breakfast Burger. It's a la carte style, so fries are extra. It's a good place to go for all the workers nearby, but not necessarily a place I'd go out of my way for. read more

It's breakfast time. You're tired of the usual breakfast classics. You want something different. Give the Breakfast Burger a try! It's American cheese, fried egg, bacon, lettuce, tomato, mayo. I ordered mine with a side of homefries. Delicious! The prices are great and you walk away ready to face the day. They're open till 2 PM. Also try the Farmer's Market omelet. It's just as awesome! read more

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What this place lacks in space, they make it up in the quality of their food. Place holds probably 20 people or less for sitdown eating but, looks as though take out is what most do. First time here and I will be back when I'm in the area. The food was amazing!!!!! Friendly staff, great service and amazing food. Keep it up and thanks for a dining experience that exceeded my expectations. read more

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"We've taken all you've given But it's gettin' hard to make a livin' Mr. President have pity on the working man" (Randy Newman) The working man sure has a friend here. How about a $5 burger? How about $3 breakfast sandwiches? How about three-egg omeletes between $3 and $6? Get the picture? Market Restaurant is a very cool No-Frills place that feels like quite a bit more. When you walk in, you'll see a big blackboard divided into five columns- one for breakfast, sandwiches, quesadillas, salads and burgers. Each column is filled with its respective menu selections, all written in colorful chalk. You order at the counter and give your name, which is eventually called so you can pick up your tray or to-go bag. I ate in yesterday, and the dining room was pretty crowded, as were some of the outdoor picnic tables. My name was called in 15 minutes, and I grabbed a stool by the front counter, My lunch was a very good Cobb Salad ($7.50) with super fresh lettuce, diced tomatoes, a sliced chicken breast, cucumber slices, a hard boiled egg, croutons, bacon sprinkles and croutons. This is a very cool place where you get solid food at a rock bottom price in a place without one milligram of pretension. They are located on the premises of the Hartford Regional market and are open from 6 AM -2 PM Monday to Friday and from 6 AM-10 AM on Saturdays during the market season. read more

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My partner and I that work for the largest utility in New England eat here all the time for breakfast the food is always good and fresh and tasty. The service is fast and friendly and the place is good and clean read more

Omg I found my new breakfast spots food is on point it just sucks they closes at 2pm I would really love to do dinner here this place is definitely a go to read more

The Market Restaurant - a table and chairs in a restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Excellent place for breakfast or lunch... easy to get to, plenty of parking and good quality food & service! I've had several wraps, salads and omelets. Great workday escape to... and unlike downtown you won't see 10 people you know! read more

The Market Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

Heard from multiple people who work at the Colt Gateway that this place was worth the trip and it really was. Located near the old train tracks regional farmers market, you wouldn't expect a restaurant among all these commercial trucks. The hours here are limited, but please make a trip. My reviews don't usually come with pictures, but I want to let my fresh rodeo burger and crinkle cut fries speak for itself. They had homemade BBQ and hot sauces, the place is packed. They feature photos of the farms they partner with, this is such a hidden gem! Nothing on the menu breaks $10, I think the most expensive item is $7.50 read more

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You gave me cold over done bacon, I ate it all...the scrambled egg was folded and the color was odd....the home fries were tepid and charred, black and crumbled. The hot sauce in glass bottle is Franks.......maybe I should've gotten veggies omelette being at the market! I feel underwhelmed by breakfast and model of service....crispy bacon is still better than no bacon. 926 am visit and you can do better and all know it! Plus I had to order at counter, pick up, gather cutlery napkins, self service drinks! What am I buying here for 8$? I'm doing half the work! That's all.... read more

I eat lunch or breakfast here at least once a week. The food is always delicious and they usually have an interesting special. I'm a big fan of their Taco Tuesday Specials, the Black Bean Burger, and their Fruit & Nut Grilled Chicken Salad. Everything is always fresh and delicious! The staff is always so kind and fun. Andrea and Casey always help us out. We have used their catering services before for business events and it is always a great experience. Brian, the owner is very easy to work with. A great local business to support! Make sure to check out the Market Restaurant the next time you are in Hartford! read more

Having passed by this place frequently, I finally made the decision to hang a left and stop in. The staff was great, my order was promptly and cheerfully taken; but, I will caution you, there was a slightly longer wait then I was prepared for. If you go, order in advance. I did notice a steady stream of customers that did just that; and, none of them experienced the wait upon arrival (this is a good sign, all around). I chose the buffalo chicken sandwich, with fries and a drink, which was priced right at eleven bucks. I was pleasantly surprised that I was served a real chicken breast, with a full coating of buffalo sauce, on a soft roll. I would have preferred the roll toasted; but, the sandwich was tasty enough that this was by no means a game changer. The crinkle cut fries were garden variety, tasty; but nothing special. All in all, this was a good alternative to the local fast food places (and a far better choice). If you're in the area, and you have the time, by all means, stop in. read more

I had the Buffalo chicken grinder for $6.50 and even though it was good, I felt bamboozled because it's actually on a club roll, NOT A GRINDER ROLL! Look, it's Hartford, CT... So if you call it a grinder, you gotta represent better than this. You get about 1 cutlet total, that's been cut into 4 pieces and stacked to looked as if you're getting more. Look, it's simple. Call it a sandwich, charge $5 and be done. As I did enjoy the SANDWICH, as I ate it, I felt annoyed by it. I see a pic of the same sandwich 8 Mos ago and it was $6. For an extra $2, drive up the road 5 minutes and get a REAL GRINDER. - I'm so P. O. 'd as I write this. I wish I got a burger instead. read more

The Market Restaurant - Buffalo chicken grinder $6.50--no Pickle. One cutlet total, maybe. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Fantastic little place next to the regional market. Very reasonably priced serving many options for breakfast and lunch. Most importantly the food is fantastic and the service is very friendly and quick. Stop in and check it out you won't be disappointed! read more

The Market Restaurant - Blueberry pancakes and eggs, sweet! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

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Decent, close to a major trucking hub, I-91 and the MDC this is a good location for a quick bite. They are very quick with getting orders out and the hamburgers and chicken cutlet are done very well. Wasn't a fan of the french fries but the onion rings were above average. Everything comes out hot because of how quick they whip it up. Not a huge space but I am told they rarely fill all the way up. Good for a burger and breakfast. Not great drink selection. Nice people. read more

Why does the kitchen staff not wear gloves? It's gross you can literally see them touching everyone's sandwiches and grabbing handfuls of fries with no gloves, packing to-go food with no gloves on and never washing their hands. Ever. Then going over and grabbing the phone, touching money, then back to packing to-go food. The wait for mediocre food is about 40 minutes even though they quote you 20-25. Get cleaner, better and/or faster kitchen staff. read more

Needed a quick bite on my lunch hour and decided to try The Market Restaurant. The industrial district it is in puzzled me at first but once I found the place I realized it is easy to get to and has tons of parking. Phoned in an order for "The Kitchen Sink" burger. Arrived at the restaurant in 15 minutes and the order was ready. Very quick checkout even though they looked super busy behind the counter. Place is clean and looks organized. Wow it was a tasty burger! As you can see from the photo this is not one of those "sloppy" burgers. The bun was slightly crisp from being toasted and was subtly sweet. Onion ring was thick, flavorful, and not greasy. Patty tasted fresh and was tender. Bacon thin and crisp. Lastly the jalapeño sauce was subtle in heat and flavor, allowing you to enjoy the rest of the burger's tasty qualities. If you are expecting some burn from this burger you will be disappointed. This place is definitely now on my food radar read more

The Market Restaurant - The Kitchen Sink burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Hartford, Connecticut

A regular for us. This place is fantastic on multiple levels. Great food (price/portion/quality). The customer service is top notch. They greet us by name and the whole crew is friendly. It's a regular for our community's heroes. My kids get to talk to police officers, firefighters, and EMT's every time. read more

I've been searching for the perfect home fries and finally found them at The Market Restaurant. This is a great place for a full breakfast but I suggest calling ahead if you're ordering takeout. I'm only giving 4 stars because I stressed twice that I would like American cheese on my scrambled eggs but I was given cheddar. read more

I ran into one of the employees from the Market when he was in the elevator at my job. He told me a bit about where he worked and my job always caters so i got his card. We catered from them a few months later and I had the vegetarian panini which was amazing. It had mushrooms, veggies, roasted peppers and a whole lot of other things. I went there last week for lunch but they had no vegetarian sandwich on the menu. That option is only available for catering. The only option was a cheese quesadilla. Unfortunately, I'm not in a middle school cafeteria so I'm not eating that. I ended up making up my own sandwich (mushrooms, roasted peppers, veggies, American & Swiss cheese along with an onion ring which I added to it). It wasn't a bad combination seeing as I was famished but I urged them to add it to their lunch menu and name it "the CHI" after me since I came up with it. Either way, its a great lunch spot and I encourage everyone to try it especially if you eat meat. However, more restaurants need to offer more to non-meat eaters. read more

Order ahead and get takeout. Takes way too long in person if you are on a timed lunch break. Also, too much game of thrones conversations while people are waiting almost a half hour for food. Cooks should be cooking and pumping food out instead of talking about a show and pissing off customers read more

Sooo they have a WiFi but "don't give it out". That's just not cool for a cafe. Duh! Food is good though

FANTASTIC breakfast. Off the beaten path but worth a little trip. Quick and courteous service. My husband liked his sandwich so much he went back for a second. I got the Farmers Market omelet and it had the perfect balance of egg, veggies, cheese and was perfectly seasoned. Would come here again in a heartbeat. read more

The food and service is great. I usually get the breakfast meals but the burgers are fantastic as well. I have seen the salads and they look big and loaded with options. There are several tables to sit at and a counter that over looks the farmers market. The prices are great. read more

This is a nice little breakfast and lunch stop that is Tucktaway in the regional market in Hartford's Southmeadows not badly priced considering everything is very fresh no microwave food here Best burgers around breakfast sandwiches are very tasty gets a little busy here around noon time I recommend the corn beef hash that's made from scratch read more

The best lunch/ breakfast spot in the city. Hands down. Do yourself a favor and try the corned beef hash. The staff are always friendly and they take pride in putting out a quality product. I love this place! read more

I love The Market! I am an electrical contractor and work in the area a lot, so I try and eat here whenever I am near by. The burgers are amazing!! I also get the chicken salad a lot too (best I've had in a while). Very good food. Great service, the staff is very friendly and they treat their customers great! The place is a little small but is is very clean. No complaints at all! read more