I've been wanting to try the Spicy Green Bean for a while and they did not disappoint! 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! read more

The Spicy Green Bean - Happy hour truffle slider's and nachos - New American Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Pictured is the brussels sprout appetizer and the flatbread appetizer. Both were extremely delicious 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. read more

The Spicy Green Bean - Philly Cheesesteak - New American Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

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Went here for a late breakfast while visiting out of town. The restaurant was busy but not too bad. We had to get on a waitlist for like 40 min and walked around the shopping center to kill some time which was fine. We ordered food and it must have take almost an hour to serve us, possibly not enough kitchen help. The food was good pretty . We had a large party and when asked if the tip was included we were told no. Then when we asked another employee they said yes.... read more

The Spicy Green Bean - Omelette bagel and potatoes - New American Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

I really enjoy this place. The food is delicious. I like the vibe there. The service is good. The server was really nice. read more

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Tried again, pricy and took a while. Back on my breakfast re-reviews. Tried the green bean years ago and there was execution errors but properly cooked foods with a hefty price tag. Today was pretty much a repeat. Server was very nice but got flustered as the morning crowd trickled in. I ordered an omelette, and it took 40 minutes to make. The 8 person table really slowed things down, and the food that I got reflected a panicked kitchen. The eggs were overcooked, stuffed full of tons of farmers cheese and sourkraut. The kelbasa was grilled and had a good flavor, but was sparse. the pierogi on top was made in house but the seam was tough and the filling was dry. The home fry's were crispy and seasoned well, and the pickled beets were acidic and sweet. For the wait, the dish presented was lackluster. The price was a bit high for what I got as well. Was about 20 bucks for an omelette, which was ample on portion but not as great on the quality control. If anything, they are consistent. Go in expecting big portions of basic fare at a higher price point and a bit of a wait. It's okay, but it's lacking in quality read more

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Service too slow, food was not worth the price. It was not busy at all. I probably won't ever go back.

I've been to the Spicy Green Bean 3 distinct times and all have had similar experiences. If you come during their breakfast rush, expect a wait. I've had to wait around 20 minutes for a table 2 of the times i've been there, and lucky enough to be seated right away when my fiancé and I came in at 10 am on a Saturday (line was almost out the door when we finished and left). Waiting is usually the common theme here. Luckily our coffee and orange juice came out pretty quickly. I'd say it took maybe 20 minutes for our food to come out after we ordered. My fiancé got the Irish Bene which was a benedict with corned beef hash and some breakfast potatoes. I got the WEPA sandwich which was pulled pork, two eggies, and avocado and two types of cheese over grilled sour dough. Boy was that a fork and knife sandwich! I hardly put a dent into it. Flavors were great and very rich. Could not possibly finish that and not go into a food coma. For the price, I'd say it's pretty reasonable for what you get. High quality and well seasoned ingredients that elevate what could've been just an ordinary breakfast dish. Our only complaint is the waiting time for almost everything. Waiting to get some boxes and the check too maybe another 20 minutes and our original waitress seemed to disappear so we had to call on a different one. Food was good but I don't think we will frequent as it is a drive and an hour commitment for a meal. read more

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This place has a cool vibe with artistic décor and a super creative menu that initially caught our eye. The photos on their website looked amazing, so we came in with high hopes -- unfortunately, it didn't live up to them. While the menu is imaginative and unique, the execution was lacking. Most of the food arrived just barely warm, which really took away from the experience. I ordered the "Humpty Dumpty" from their "Platinum" menu section expecting something standout, but it missed the mark. The pancakes had good flavor but were dense and overly cakey. Home fries got points for using different types of potatoes and solid seasoning, but they were cold and mushy. The ham felt like plain deli meat, ungrilled and uninspired -- definitely not what I'd expect from a premium menu item. Bacon was decent, and the eggs were just okay; I would've preferred a softer yolk that added richness to the dish. Coffee was fine, but the individual half & half cups didn't help the presentation or the experience. Service was friendly and responsive when asked, but overall I left feeling underwhelmed. Portions are generous, but the quality doesn't justify the price -- especially for Glastonbury dining. read more

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Nice place mostly friendly staff. I sat at the bar because it was busy, but it's hard to say if the staff was rude because of the customer next to me or if they were just rude. I like to eat alone on occasion but always forget that if you sit at the bar expect some conversation sometimes. The customers on both sides were talkative. One was borderline bossy/rude. I got the breakfast tacos which were good! I wasn't sure about the combination with the pickles onions on it but it was good. I thought they had salads too, but maybe not on Sundays. I'd go back to try other stuff, but will opt for a table next time LOL. read more

The Spicy Green Bean - Breakfast tacos - New American Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

What a disappointing experience. It took over an hour for our food to arrive and when it did it was lukewarm and part of our order was wrong. Don't waste your time and money by coming here! read more

Serves are friendly and quickly given attention. Lively place with careful decor , cozy Celebrated my sisters Birthday ! The Avocado Benny with home fries was excellent read more

Great prices, great food, and there was no wait on a Sunday at 11:00am! I have been there three times for breakfast and I absolutely love the atmosphere! They have a decent amount of seating and it's a perfect place to meet up with old friends. I ended up getting the short stack of french toast for $7, which was super filling and they gave me plenty of butter/syrup! In the past, I also had the breakfast sandwich, which was good but a bit more expensive foe what it is! Next time I am going to try the pancakes! read more

The Spicy Green Bean - short stack french toast - New American Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

This is the first time I've used a vendor to cater a larger event (120 people), and SGB did not disappoint. From our first meeting, Jenna leveraged her experience to make suggestions that exactly met our needs. By the time we finished our first meeting, we had a rough menu that only needed to be adjusted for quantities by the time our event took place. Our server, Rachael was a great help with everything from setting up the service line to bussing tables and helping guests with food choices; she helped make the event flow very smoothly. The food was a total home run. I had numerous positive comments about the food choices and how fresh and flavorful everything was; several guests were favorably impressed with the pasta, which is not easy to have turn out well in a buffet service setting. I had a lunch event with sandwiches, salad, and pasta. There were five different types of sandwiches with separate trays for GF and vegetarian guests. If anything could be improved, I would want to have a way to identify individual sandwiches. Rachael was very knowledgeable about each of the sandwich varieties, but it seemed like she had to answer the same questions repeatedly and there was no way for guests to make an informed sandwich choice without her input. Overall, it was a very positive experience for me, and I will definitely use SGB again! read more

Place was cozy, service was good, and the food was delicious.....wish it wasn't so far away! read more

The Spicy Green Bean - Steak bomb omelette - New American Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Needed to get the Tiger Shrimp on sale at Whole Foods so had to go to The Spicy Green bBean for lunch. Any excuse, huh? Had the Purple Goat Sandwich for a meal there and the other half or a meal at home that night. What a combination of flavors: 'crispy fried eggplant, sweet roasted peppers, a schmear of goat cheese, melted provolone, garlic aioli and a balsamic glaze drizzle all on Asiago ciabatta'. Great service as always and the place was packed! Made my day! read more

Best breakfast in Greater Hartford, hands down. So many creative menu items it's hard to decide which deliciousness to choose! Homemade corn beef hash and breakfast tacos were fantastic, as was the coffee, service , and ambiance. They have outdoor tables too and lots of little kitschy decorations and little rainbow flags. Gotta love inclusive eateries! read more

Thanks so much for fellow yelper buddy Alicia for recommending this place! By far the best brunch I've ever had! We celebrated me and my sister's 30th birthday here with our friends for brunch. Before arriving my sister emailed about her dietary restrictions and the manager immediately got back to her and made her feel so accommodated! Thanks so much for all the help and service! The food was unbelievable! I ordered a ham egg and cheese sandwich on a hard roll and asked for the egg to be over medium and it was absolutely perfect! Loved their homefries too. I even indulged and got their famous Ryder toast and it was unreal! I never had French toast like that before. So flavorful! My friends and sister ordered a variety of items and mimosas that all looked amazing! My twin is currently dairy free and they were still able to accommodate her needs and give her the best meal! The ambiance is super cute which made for a really cute vibe for our birthday brunch. I cannot wait to bring my husband here! I will definitely be back! read more

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Irish Eggs Benedict was enough to get me back...lines get long but I feel the wait is warranted by food quality.

Went to brunch there, and it was very busy. The staff immediately displayed horrendous customer service, not frazzled like you might expect during busy hours. It was outright rude as if we weren't welcome there. Being busy, it was noisy, but we didn't mind. The food was alright, and my boys raved about the pancakes which were very fluffy. Our server was lackluster and hardly attentive. It was like pulling teeth to get menus, then utensils to use, the a to-go container. Hat would have been fine, and I would have left it at, we're not coming back. Unfortunately, tonight I noticed that the amount charged on my card had updated since making that payment. I always pay off my credit card immediately after using it, so I was surprised by the balance. Don't go here unless you want staff to add an extra tip for themselves without your authorization. This place isn't just disappointing, it's dishonest. No integrity at this place. Save yourself the burden. read more

I didn't know it was breaking the law to sit at a table in the bar area that wasn't cleaned yet. The bartender was extremely rude and could be heard swearing and yelling because we sat at a table that was dirty. She then asked another server to wait on us. Like seriously dropping f bombs for no reason on a Sunday morning? You need to check yourself! read more

Spicy Green Bean always does it right! What can I say!! Went for breakfast/brunch for 10am and no need to wait. Phew! Because they don't take reservations! I was ready to wait lol. But guess what.. We Grabbed a seat at the bar area. There were a few seats open. It looked so cute decorated for The holidays! Just very inviting and chill inside. My friend ordered the Special of the day which was an All Meat burrito. It was HUGE!!! And I just had a combo plate with hash brown and GF bread. Both had coffee and mimosas. We were stuffed!! Portions are huge and The bartender was excellent! She worked that bar and was quick! I always continue to recommend the Spicy Green Bean to others . It's such a great spot! read more

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Met a friend for lunch. We'd both been here before. Myself for breakfast and she in the evening when they had live music. Both of us noted that the noise level was high - not conducive to talking. Pre-Covid - went to breakfast here. Had to walk out due to the noise level. We spoke to the manager at the time who assured us that they were planning to add some ways to absorb the sound. So - obviously, no changes had been made. Anyway - back to our lunch. First of all, no one/server approached us to take a drink order, even though the place was not filled up. Guessing they have the same issue as a lot of places - getting help is tough. Eventually a manager came over to take our order. The food was good - I had the twisted chicken salad sandwich & my friend had soup & a taco. Both very messy. We also ordered hot tea ( cold day). It was apparent that the restaurant didn't serve tea often - we had to ask for sugar (wasn't even going to try asking for honey) , lemon or milk, & there were no spoons. So - I'm probably not returning. Place was cute, but noise level was awful. Food was good, but pricy. The restaurant is usually busy, so I know others must be ok with all that, but there are plenty of other places around to try. read more

Went on Sunday on 4th of July weekend and sat outside. Wasn't super busy, everyone must have been out of town for the holiday. My girlfriend and I had beens several times before in past years and always had a good 4 or 5 star experience. Not so much this time. For starters, it was hot and sunny and they gave us a small plastic cup of water without ice. The coffee was weak (which I guess is unfortunately normal for a lot of breakfast places but it's still annoying). Needed like 5 sugars and creams to make it palatable. We immediately ordered the donut app with our drinks. In the past we've gotten them and they were always excellent. Light, airy, crispy and delicious. This time they came out super hot and quite dark looking. Right away I knew the oil was too hot, and sure enough my concerns were confirmed when I took a bite and the insides were undercooked. Not quite so much as to need to send them back, but definitely not properly prepared either. Three more tables were sat around us. Each of them ordered their food after we did. Each of them got theirs, and then we sat for about 15 minutes waiting for ours. Probably about an hour from when we were seated until we got our main course, and we ordered it no more than 10 minutes after being seated. At first the waitress came a few times but then disappeared for half an hour or so. Food quality was disappointing to say the least. I ordered fried chicken on a biscuit with sausage gravy. The menu didn't say that it had cheese on it and didn't indicate it came with breakfast potatoes. If it had I would have asked for them well done. Gravy was gloopy and had almost no sausage and when I found a piece it was mushy and utterly flavorless, no seasoning, no pepper, nothing. For some reason it also had pieces of sweet potato in it, which was confusing. My girlfriend got a steak omelette. The steak was nearly inedible, overcooked and dry and clearly cheap as all hell. Omelette came with herb cream cheese which was just plopped in the middle in a huge pile. She took about three bites and gave up. I tried the steak and it was almost inedible. We ordered a side of bacon. Got three tiny (and I mean TINY) super thin pieces of bacon. The kind you'd expect to get on an airplane or something. Looked and tasted like the pre-cooked microwaved ones you get in the grocery store. $8 for that. We each took a bite and left the rest. Waitress never apologized for the wait. Barely showed us any attention except at the very start. Bill for all this was about $75 plus tip. For coffee, 2 drinks, an app and two entrees. At a brunch spot. I get that it's very hard to run a restaurant. I get that it's hard to get good help. But this place just isn't what it used to be. Attention to detail is everything in food service. The minute you start cutting corners with quality, it starts a downward spiral that's almost impossible to climb out of. I see their overall score just dropped below 4 stars for the first time. And unfortunately, there's a very good reason for that. read more

Live music was great. I felt like the burger was really good. I tried to make it vegan so I had to get the sauce and cheese removed. I liked the fries too and I think it was a good portion. It was the only vegan option, no appetizers. I only want to give less stars because with a name like spicy green bean, I would have at least liked one vegetable option on the menu besides a burger. I'm not sure why they call the place green bean without green beans on the menu . . .? read more

The Spicy Green Bean - Veggie burger - New American Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Went here for lunch today and had a nice time. I've never been/heard of it so it was a good find. The restaurant itself was very cute. Lots of signs on the walls and string lights. Tables were spaced pretty evenly so I didn't feel like I was on top of the other guests. Service was good. Food came out pretty quickly. The food itself was fantastic. I got the BLT wrap that had fresh mozzarella and a balsamic glaze that was amazing. It was so fresh and the bacon was very crispy. The fries were delicious too. The apps were very unique. Prices were steep but I don't mind supporting a local business. I'll be back to try the brunch. read more

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I really enjoy this place, I don't get here enough. Interesting food and lively atmosphere. read more

The Spicy Green Bean - Happy hour - New American Near Me - Glastonbury, Connecticut

Came here on a Sunday after finding the place we originally had planned to visit was closed. Hopped onto Yelp and was glad to see this place was close by. I will say the place looks trendy and not sure if this is only a breakfast/lunch spot or if they have dinner, too. Very well decorated and despite a bit of a wait, it seemed to move smoothly. That being said, we were disappointed. The wait on the food was over 35 minutes. There weren't any big groups or hiccups that we could see, so we were quite disappointed. Our server came over several times and apologized for the wait and would say our food will be out "any minute". He never refilled our water glasses and we had to ask several times for a refill on the coffee. When it finally did come out, it was cold. We ordered eggs benedict and pancakes, and home fries. All cold. We got the attention of the server, who again apologized, and brought our food back to the kitchen to be warmed up. About 10 minutes later, the food came out scalding hot. At this point, the eggs benedict's yolk was hard, and I had really just given up with trying to rectify it, so we just ate it and dealt with it. The server was nice about everything and had the manager discount our food which was a nice gesture. read more

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Super cool place. Exceptional food cooked by the owner/executive chef who still works with her team every day. Relaxed vibe with eclectic decor that is both artsy and welcoming. Kid friendly food with kid art pasted on the cashier booth. We came on a Saturday with only brunch available. My wife ordered the California Benedict which was delicious. The multicolored potatoes were surprisingly well prepared - crispy, flavorful yet soft centers. My son had the French toast which he inhaled quickly - a very positive sign. The pretzel roll was okay - he wished it had salt on it. I made my own omelette with chorizo, peppers, mushrooms, spinach and cheese. The chorizo was the highlight of the huge tasty omelette. Great service from friendly staff. Looked like a very popular space with all outdoor seating taken. Several regulars seemed to be recognized and warmly greeted by the staff. read more

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Consistency is key! Over the years this place has consistently had amazing food, service, and drinks. I have come here for brunch every year for my birthday for the past few years because it's my favorite. The Irish benefit is chefs kiss, and these are the best breakfast potatoes I've had in CT. I will always recommend this place! read more

Tasty. Great food names. Just overpriced. First time at their new location and we came for an early dinner. Seated quickly and love the new decor. They were very accommodating with our overly active 1 year old. The PB&J wings were AMAZING. So crispy and delicious. Our server was even nice enough to bring our kids meal out first (if you know you know...) Our adult burger meals were fine. Nothing special. Didn't even take pictures of them. I was excited for the burrata burger with the yummy corn side, but it was literally a burger with mozzarella cheese (not gooey burrata) and no corn. Also just seemed overpriced for burgers. Very nice service. Love all the food names. Probably won't be back for a while. read more

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Good experience and good food. It was freezing inside on a cool day and we didn't have long sleeve shirts or sweatshirts.

Chicken sandwhich was awesome. I upgraded to the onions rings and they were average at best. Some were over fried and others were under done. I don't get the rage on the spicy green beans I just don't. So the food was average and priced above quality and taste. The service was the issue. Waitress checked on our party of four once and we had to ask other staff walking around for things we needed. Service was well below standard for the hype on this place. First and last time patron there are so many other options in town. read more

New update, with more pictures went back after one year from my last visit. A lot of improvement and the food is tasting more delicious than ever. This time the service has improved than my last visit as the food has come out quicker. This place gets busy fast so try to be there early to grab a good spot. This time tried the Crab Rockefeller Benedict which tasted great. My family got to try the other dishes in the pictures. The Right Choice Burger, Fixin Mixin and the Roasted Veggie Melt omelette. Our waiter recommended to try the the Ryder toast which is a crispy French toast. It was great I am adding that to my regular order from next time onwards. Support this local business which is on par with any brunch restaurants. Highly recommended. read more

If there were 6 stars I would give 6 stars. Gosh darn this place is gas. Insane flavor and great portions for v reasonable prices. Come for happy hour (but you'll likely stay all night). read more

This place is pretty busy on the weekends so best bet is to come in early. They also don't take phone reservations so you would have to come in, put your name down and wait. The food here is great! All the Benedicts were flavorful and the sandwiches were unique. This is a very nice local spot that has a lot different food options for all times of the day. I would highly recommend a trip here. read more

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We were visiting for the weekend and were looking for a casual brunch spot. The Spicy Green Bean didn't disappoint. The staff was attentive and pleasant and the place was busy! Service was quick - we enjoyed eggs Benedict with crab and spinach, their special hash as well as the breakfast burrito. The portions are large and the potatoes are a combination of white and sweet and cooked perfectly. Highly recommend - we will be back. read more

Delicious brunch with a friend on Sunday! She had the crab Benedict and I had the French toast app with a side of bacon as my meal- all was delicious and ambiance lively and cozy. read more

If the food wasn't terrible my review would be 1 star. They took 10 minutes to seat us even though there were many tables open. We had to wait atleast 40 minutes for them to play musical chairs with our plates because they didn't know which table ordered what for me to get my sandwich that had an exploded egg already on the plate. When we finished our meal, we waited so long for them to acknowledge we were done, that I ended up having to ask for us to get our check. Even then they didn't get it for us. Our server was at the cash register texting before getting me and three other tables the check. If you don't care about poor service, not a bad place to grab lunch. read more

I have been wanting to try the spicy green bean for yeaaaaars and finally got to try it thanks to my two best friends treating me for my birthday. They had a Boston cream French toast special and let me tell you, it was INCREDIBLE. I also had some eggs, bacon, and home fries too and I was not mad about having leftovers. Think I found another favorite breakfast spot for sure! read more

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This place was good! Checked out for first time today. Gets incredibly crowded. We got there just before opening and good thing we did it got packed. Don't love the style of seating with small tables on top of each other ... no privacy ... but the single tables looked nice. Atmosphere: SUPER cute. Love all the art work, the light fixtures, the different textures and the assorted seating. Food: yum. A little disappointed my food came out cold until I got through the top layer then it was at least warm but it was all very tasty. I had the chicken biscuit and my friend had the special which was a blueberry waffle with blueberry compote, poached eggs with Gouda, and Cajun andouille sausage hash. The chicken on the chicken biscuit was sort of disappointing. It was like a thin chicken cutlet that I couldn't tell it was frozen or fresh made - I was expecting a piece of buttermilk chicken. Also split the donuts (good but had that "old oil" aftertaste). I had their espresso martini type drink which was good and my friend had the Bloody Mary - said not the best she had but was good. Service: took a long time to get drinks. Took a long time to get the check. Seemed to be no rhyme or reason to who got their food or drinks when despite order in which they were placed and again my food was not hot. All the staff were very nice though and the support staff (like the bussers) were very good. Price: Very expensive. $72 before tip for two people for breakfast. The waffle special was $20.30. Insane. Chicken biscuit was $16.30. Donuts were $9. EACH cocktail was $13. I know it's probably because of the area it's in - but the prices could use a little work. You did get a lot of food though. All in all I would definitely go back. Loved the atmosphere and there were many delicious sounding food items. Worth a try when in the area! read more

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