Food was delicious! The bloody Mary's were great - everything was so fresh ! My only complaint was that there was too much cheddar cheese on my grits - that came with my eggs Benedict--once scraped to a thin layer I could taste the grits! I was shocked at the size of the cinnamon bun we took home for another breakfast! The service was great and everyone was so pleasant! The food arrived very quickly almost too quickly and was hot! I guess I was looking for a slower extended meal time... Thank you for a great meal! read more

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It is very rare for me to go out for breakfast, however on this occasion we decided to stop by Blue Plate Kitchen. I was here years ago, I can't remember what I had, but it was tasty, the service was friendly and the place was busy. This time my experience was entirely different. It wasn't very busy at all, there were around two tables occupied, yet the service was very slow. The menu had omelettes, waffles, etc. I was intrigued by the Home Fry Bowls. This dish features their fries, with (in my case) turkey and pear slices, topped with scrambled egg. An interesting combination of ingredients. This was made very sloppily. The turkey was an entire thin slice of turkey from Aldi. It was not cut, just thrown into the bowl. How do I know it was from Aldi? I saw them receive an Aldi order while I was waiting 40 minutes for my food. I don't have a problem with Aldi, I shop there myself. It does make me wonder how much of this meal was made in house? Or was everything purchased frozen or prepackaged? My bowl honestly wasn't very fresh or very impressive in the slightest. It was indeed a very large portion. My guest had the tuna sandwich, with fries. He inquired about the fries, our server told us they were indeed frozen. He was not impressed by the sandwich either. It is unfortunate that there's a large sign stating "Good Home Cooking". Maybe it was factual at one point, unfortunately right now it seems like a marketing ploy to get customers through the door. I cannot recommend dining here. On a side note, their plates are not blue. read more

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Finally came back ,after a few years, this past Saturday. The honey on the chicken was new ,but it was still fried to perfection and very tasty. I do think the waffle could stand to be a bit firmer though. Furthermore, service was really slow. We waited nearly 40 minutes for our food to come out and it was only four of us. The booth seating was also very unpleasant because it is so thin. My friend and I kept getting pushed by the movement behind us ,so it felt like we were sitting in a massage chair. (No exaggeration) Despite the seating and wait time, I enjoyed the food and atmosphere. read more

Blue Plate Kitchen - Diners Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Updating. They've gotten better. This is random. But they had a great Diet Coke. IYKYK. it matters. Let's see - what did we eat. Side Caesar salads. The dressing was fantastic. And I may go get one today bc now I want it again. They have lots of croutons but I found them to be a little oily. If I'm going to have far and carbs, I'm getting fries. Which I did. And loved. We had a pastrami sandwich and added onions. And I got a cheese burger. I ate a few bites bc I was full on salad and fries. So I ate it the next day. And it was very good the next day. I take a lot of left overs of my main so this matters to me. The waiter was nice. About 5 other tables so it was quiet but not empty for a random Friday lunch. read more

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I would have loved to review the food but we got up and left before we even ordered. I arrived around 10:10am on a Wednesday, and there was no one at the host stand. After a few minutes, I peeked around the corner and saw no servers on the floor. At nearly 10:20am, a server finally came to the front and apologized for not noticing anyone was waiting to be seated. Ok, fine. It happens. Plus my friend that was meeting me hadn't arrived yet. I had requested to sit outside but apparently there's a bee problem on their patio so they've halted outdoor seating. Instead, the server sat me at a booth, which was pretty cozy, but I noticed there were dirty dishes all over the restaurant, which wasn't super busy at the time. Not a great look. The menu looked pretty inviting, and I saw some fun looking coffee drinks on their Yelp page, so I was still hopeful at this point. Once my friend arrived, we intended to order some espresso, and the server then informed us that the only options they had were coffee & iced coffee, despite espresso and "Specialty Beverages" being listed on the menu. Frustrating, but not the end of the world; we expressed our disappointment and requested a minute to regroup. We decided to order food and go elsewhere to grab a coffee. Welp, the server walked by our table a number of additional times to haphazardly clear other tables, seat other guests, fail to notice us trying to get her attention, and then completely disappear. After waiting for almost ten minutes, we stood up, looked around and no servers were on the floor, while a number of unhappy guests waited at the host stand. It was as if the waitstaff had completely given up. If they are understaffed and overworked, I feel for them. However, this situation was absurd, and whoever owns this business really needs to work on the service and management, or this place won't survive in the current environment. read more

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The service was sadly non existent and the food was cold and lacking. It wasn't busy at all and it took 45 minutes to get our lunch which were salads. No one came around to ask how everything was nor fill our water glasses. No napkins, nothing. I was really excited to try this place but won't go back. read more

Came here for Mother's Day. Unfortunately the shrimp and grits was very salty and the mimosa pitcher was super sweet (tasted more like juice), but the service was great. read more

Went to Blue Plate Kitchen twice. We went early on a weekend and were seated very promptly-- the place is clean with typical diner vibes, no frills. I ordered the smoked salmon eggs Benedict both visits. The first time it was heavenly-- the latke was just the right thickness, well-seasoned and fried to perfection. The hollandaise sauce was the best I had ever had. But the second time around, the hollandaise was grainy and obviously split and the latke was extremely thick which I wouldn't mind if it wasn't doughy in the center somehow. My partner ordered the corned beef hash and enjoyed it, it was a good portion and had a nice brown on it. He also ordered the cheddar grits which were a skip-- extremely watery, small portion and if you order bacon on top (for a dollar surcharge) they put about 3-4 small crumbles. I wouldn't mind go here again but I had some inconsistency with the food, though when something was a hit it was good. Overall a positive experience and I would even try ordering the eggs benedict again to just have that amazing hollandaise again. This would be a nice place to get breakfast or some casual drinks and dinner with friends. read more

Blue Plate Kitchen - Diners Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Worst food. They don't give you what you order and when I called to complain they just kept hanging up on me and then just didn't pick up the call. I ordered southwestern quinoa bowl and got yellow rice with bad chicken and a tiny bit of corn and beans. Horrible. The Cobb salad had no eggs. The sweet potato waffle fries were regular cut fries. Nothing in the order was as described and it all tasted horrible. Worst restaurant ever! read more

Last week, so early September, my wife and I went in for lunch. Lety me say that all around us, people seemed happy. However, We ordered two wraps, no sides. These took 35 minutes to. be delivered. Clearly, our order was misplaced, since others who had arrived after us were served. Now comes the really bad part. After I began eating, I requested some extra caesar dressing. It was delivered. Then I got the check and I saw a $2.50 Charge for something like "Side Order". I asked the waitress what exactly this was. for and she told me it was for the extra caesar dressing, Never have I been charged for extra dressing. read more

Gosh if there was a negative star i would give that. Went for brunch and the food is terrible. Like who serves cold home fries that are tasteless. Eggs that taste powdered. I swear they need a new chef, everything is great but the food. read more

I've been to Blue Plate Kitchen several times and I'd say it's a 4-5 star place. However, it has been a while & the interior needs some sprucing & cleaning up. The industrial look of the restaurant is great, but get those floors fixed & cleaned! We were there mid morning on a Friday for breakfast. Not many customers, so why was service so slow? The servers were very nice; it just took a long time to get even a cup of coffee. Food was really good. I had scrambled eggs (I asked for them to be soft & they were). Grits were good too. My husband had the kitchen sink skillet. Very good except the potatoes. The pieces were huge. So - I'll come back in a while and see if I can rate 4 or 5 stars again. read more

Blue Plate Kitchen - Industrial look of interior - Diners Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Inexplicably terrible. I've had more coherent dining experiences at gas stations. We use to be regulars. Food, service and drinks were excellent, but the new ownership is entirely committed to erasing all of the positive experiences long term patrons still desperately cling to as they begrudgingly give it "one more chance". The service moved with the urgency of a hungover sloth clocking in for community service. Drinks took 20 minutes, presumably because they were being sourced from a distant spring by mule. The food arrived an hour later looking like it had lost the will to live halfway through. My boyfriend's bagel was cold, but the salmon was hot -- a culinary paradox that suggests nobody in the kitchen has ever met before. My plate was blisteringly molten while the corned beef Bennie itself was fridge-temperature and aggressively lacquered in what can only be described as hollandaise-flavoured regret. The "corned beef" tasted like it had been shouted at rather than seasoned -- burnt, greasy, and sulking. While we were delicately negotiating which parts were safe to consume, a poor soul collecting a to-go order mentioned they'd already waited 30 minutes past pickup time, only to receive food that was ice cold and stale enough to qualify as archival material. A server whisked it away, returned two minutes later and proudly announced, "I microwaved it". Then they slapped down a check and fled before the customer could form a complete sentence. It's not so much a restaurant as it is a social experiment on how long people will sit in polite disbelief. read more

Blue Plate Kitchen - Corned beef Bene with gel eggs instead of a poached. Art of Hollandaise - Corned Beef - Diners Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Ambiance inside and out is inviting! And they welcome you with a complimentary bread pudding, that was spectacular! My food was delicious; I had the Vegetable Hash w 2 eggs and a potato latke on the side. My sister-in-law had the Turkey bacon, avocado, turkey bacon wrap and said it was just ok (she wouldn't order it again, and expected the wrap to be grilled). My mother ordered 2 eggs with whole wheat, lightly toasted and received burnt toast. The replacement toast arrived quickly though. The wait staff was very pleasant. A last complaint has to do with the napkins... all they had as a dispenser on each table. The napkins are approximately 8 x 6 inches & do not cover your lap. read more

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The pancake arrived in the rare and unfortunate state of being both stale and undercooked at the same time; an impressive contradiction, though not a desirable one. The home-fried potatoes suffered a similar fate, arriving undercooked and still noticeably raw. The scrambled eggs were serviceable, "as expected, but nothing special" and the avocado toast, while reasonably flavorful, looked hastily assembled, with the avocado unevenly distributed across the bread. But the most egregious misstep was the toast. What landed on the table was visibly burnt, with clear evidence that someone had attempted to scrape off the char before placing it on the plate, scrape marks and all, flipped upside down as if hoping we'd "shove it in our mouths without even looking at it." If you're going to burn toast, there are really only two respectable options: send it out loud and proud, as if to say, "Hey, we don't know how to make toast, you should have ordered something else," or, perhaps more appropriately (if I am paying for food) remake the toast. The server was timely and respectable. read more

Under new ownership and management the menu has changed and definitely not for the worst; just simpler and still very creatively comforting. We were able to sit outside on their private patio with our pup. Our server, Nicole, took great care of our pup and us. We enjoyed a couple of beverages and burgers. Mine BPK Classic burger super charge with a fried egg and crispy bacon and side of park fries. My wife Salmon burger with lettuce tomato and sauce with a side salad. Both plates nicely filling and no complaints, except our pup would not eat her French fry, Salmon an entirely different response. Please visit the BPK it is a nice causal lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch experience. Oh! I almost forgot, there's a special Family Catering option for takeout, call for more details. read more

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Enjoyed a brunch at Blue Plate Kitchen with family. The wait staff was friendly and helpful in choosing what to order. Super casual and great for groups! read more

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The place is dirty and the service poor. Our spoon for grits was filthy. Our waiter forgot the coffee and he was hard to reach. He also forgot our third egg. Overall, bad experience and will never return. read more

The Cheddar Grits and Spicy Bloody Mary are to die for! Wait staff are hard working and occasionally bring bread pudding out on the house.

This is where my favorite friend and I go for breakfast or lunch--sit inside, sit outside, it's always comfortable. The most recent visit we were carrying on the tradition of a dear departed friend of having dessert first (because life is uncertain)--the brownie explosion cheesecake was REALLY delicious. Then we both had a bowl of tasty onion soup. Our server did not question our unconventional choices. Cheap and cheerful! I'm happy this place is closeby. read more

Blue Plate Kitchen - This was a delicious brownie explosion cheesecake! - Diners Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Absolute crap. I got the corn beef hash and it was the worst - overly greasy and tough. If you can't make it get hormel.

This place has potential, but my experience wasn't great. They have a lot of tables, but were clearly understaffed on a Sunday morning. The food took a while, and the service was slow. The food was good, some creative options on the menu too. When I received my bill, the price for our entrees was higher on our bill than it was on the menu. I doubt this is an accident, and leaves a bad feeling when paying. Seems management has some work to do. read more

I walked into a very busy place. I had Laura as my waitress and she did vey well. As you know - I hate to read the menu I always like when I'm suggested what o try. I want something thy know us good. Ms Laura did a great job with a single blueberry pancake and a churizo Mexican bowl. Everything was hot and quick. I was very impressed with the staff. The girls were friendly, attentive and professional. I will go back. read more

Blue Plate Kitchen - Mexican bowl with jalapeños. Plus the remains of a delicious blueberry pancake. - Diners Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

The food was fuel. Nothing to rave about. The server seemed overwhelmed plus it was super hot outside. The fried chicken lacked seasoning and life. Home fries greasy more than anything. Didn't appreciate the ramekin on top of my waffle. Pineapple mimosa was straight pineapple juice hint of champagne. read more

Blue Plate Kitchen - Side Home Fries - Diners Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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I ordered 3 Sandwiches for take out. The hostess was very attentive, however the making of the sandwiches was a bit long. In the end, it was worth the wait as they were really great and delicious! The place was very clean and the ambiance very inviting. read more

I tried to give this place twice to leave a good impression, but each time the food was mid and the service super slow regardless of restaurant capacity. Steak extremely overcooked, especially when the order was medium rare... don't offer steak if you can't cook one. Sauces were oily and split, generally lacking of any flavor besides salt. Only time i've ever sent food back and trust I didn't want a re-do. French toast was decent but the plate came covered in syrup and carelessly presented. On their busy days it's generally too loud to hear yourself think, tables are over crowded, service is beyond reasonably slow. Overpriced ihop food. read more

Blue Plate Kitchen - Steak Frites - Diners Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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This used to be one of my top three breakfast places and went quite frequently. Sad to say it has gone downhill. Was there having breakfast with my son on Thursday and the biscuit which used to be the bomb was a jumbo Bisquick biscuit. Meal was mediocre. Server never checked on us after food was delivered. read more

I went to Blue Plate Kitchen around 9:30 on a Sunday morning! I suggest getting there early because after we arrived it got busy. Our meal started off with complementary homemade bread pudding, which was delicious! I loved the chocolate in the bread pudding, it was the perfect way to start breakfast! Then I ordered a make your own omelette, so I had ham and American cheese! It was delicious. They gave you a lot of meat and cheese in your omelette. I would recommend going here for breakfast. I have also heard their dinner is really good. And the cocktails looked amazing. So next time I'm in the area I am going to try their dinner and cocktails!!! read more

Blue Plate Kitchen - Ham and American Cheese Omelette - Diners Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Great for a casual brunch place went for a Friend's Birthday with her Family many if us had the Latka breakfast

Waited an hour after ordering...to receive food. One hour. No exaggeration. (AND no, it was not busy or rush hour) The staff here are twiddling their asshairs in the back instead of serving their customers. Once the food finally came it was cold, old, and sour. And on top of it all the bill already has the tip included. Yikes read more

I went here on a Saturday for brunch with my friends. Our waitress was patient and attentive with our group which we appreciated. When the food came out, I was a little discouraged by the presentation. I ordered the Florentine benedict, and it looked like it was carelessly thrown onto the plate. Additionally, the portion size was a little underwhelming, as I got gluten free bread with my benedict and only received one piece for the two eggs (usually I would expect two pieces of bread). On top of that, I got some maple syrup for my coffee and was charged $2.50, which is fine, but I was not told in advanced that there was an upcharge for a side of maple syrup. That being said, the taste of the food itself was good and I'm considering that perhaps I just ordered the wrong thing. The restaurant itself was busy and parking was very full, but the volume inside wasn't too loud. Also, this was a small thing, but the booth we sat in was very small. I am a pretty slim individual and I found it hard to sit comfortably without feeling like I was draped over the table. Overall, it was not a bad experience, but I think there are better brunch places in the area. read more

I've been here several times. BPK has been a reliable social breakfast place. This time was different. Pros; Easy parking Kids meal is a great deal. Fluffy and huge pancake with one egg, one meat and a drink. Totally reasonable. They also brought my child's meal first which was wildly appreciated. Eggs are always poached perfectly The coffee is endless and they offer alternative milks The wait staff is always kind and accommodating Cons; I brought my baby with me this time and the high chair they brought was covered in the last diners meal. My steak and chimichurri was just a few slices of meat and did not come with the sauce. When I inquired they brought out two cups of sauces, neither was chimichurri and the red sauce bubbled and had clearly spoiled. When I told my waitress she said she's let the chef know but nothing else was done. The hollandaise on the eggs Benedict was sweet and was more like a mild lemon curd than a hollandaise. Cheddar grits were just soupy grits with a cluster of cold cheese on top The home fries were huge oily potato wedges under seasoned. We left most of the meal uneaten and do not intend to go back. Serving spoiled food shouldn't be ok. read more

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Blue Plate Kitchen is a spacious lunch spot off the main bustle of the Blue Back Square area. There is a lovely outdoor patio area for dining, however, the hostess had warned us a few tables came in due to the yellowjackets circling around the mimosas. I met a friend here for lunch on a Sunday and we did not have any trouble getting a table for some catch up. We get to have some lovely bread pudding appetizer as we perused the menu and sipped our coffees. I absolutely love being greeted with a tasty "preamble!" Service was good and so was the food. I went with the traditional eggs Benedict, but there were a few other dishes that grabbed my eye as well. Definitely recommend if you are looking for a guaranteed spot for something filling and delicious, but maybe don't have the time to wait for a crowd. read more

I finally got a chance to eat breakfast today at Blue Plate Kitchen. The hype about this restaurant was on point. The service was excellent and the waitress adhered to our needs and request. Seating was indoors as well as out door seating in a cozy comfortable patio setting. Most of all everything we ordered was delicious! read more

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I don't gush a lot over food. After more than 60 years of dining out, I've pretty much had it all. With this in mind, I'm happily bestowing 5 stars on Blue Plate kitchen, based on one menu item. I'm a self-professed clam chowder snob. There are so many things to consider in the making of this classic soup, and few restaurants come close to doing most of them well. Broth flavor and aroma, thickness, creaminess, onion and smoky nuances, richness, potato size and degree of tenderness, fresh vs canned clams, tenderness, size...I probably left a few out. Bottom line, BPK has one of the best clam chowders I've had, and definitely the best in recent memory. Go for lunch, go for dinner, stay for the chowder! read more

Blue Plate Kitchen - Diners Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

This is an amazing restaurant for cozy vibes. Their desert is absolutely fantastic and tasty. The service is welling, and the people are so welcoming and friendly. I absolutely recommend this place, and it's very convenient. Also, if you like your coffee strong or soft, they will give you a great amount of caffeine, and as many creams and sugars you want. The desert is absolutely divine. read more

This restaurant gives a very traditional cozy feel. My visit was on a very warm day and it was pretty chilly in the restaurant so I would advise bringing a jacket or small sweater. There is outdoor, patio seating which was fine when I went but does overlook the plaza parking lot. The food was decent. I personally didn't care for the meatballs. The mozzarella topping was too cheesy for me, however, the portion size was large as they gave about 6 meatballs! Garlic knots were included and were a tasty addition. The Cobb salad was delicious! The dressing they pair it with is a pomegranate vinegarette and it was amazing! It wasn't too sweet and coupled well with the salad, which was a very hearty size. My chocolate martini was delicious. My server was kind and very accommodating when I requested extra salad dressing. read more

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We had hoped to make it in time for breakfast, but we did not. I walked in pouty because the breakfast menu looked amazing. Surprise!! The lunch offerings are as eclectic and inspiring as breakfast might have been. The service was a little slow because it was packed, with good reason. I had a very difficult time making a selection. I finally chose the Rachel, a twist n the Reuben, instead of sauerkraut, it's coleslaw. My friend had the fried chicken sandwich on a waffle bun! BOTH dishes were wonderful. Lots of flavor and nicely presented. Prices are decent. They have a cozy patio. Definitely, worth the trip!! read more

Blue Plate Kitchen - Chicken sandwich on a waffle! - Diners Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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I've been here twice now and each time we were the only customers there. This is usually a red flag for me. Both times the restaurant was empty and we waited a good five to ten minutes at the hostess stand before someone came from the back to seat us (despite me calling ahead and letting them know we were coming). The place was dirty. The floors had dirty napkins and food. The tables were dirty. The staff seemed to mostly just hang out in the back and chat. Loudly. I was surprised by how much we liked their food. I really wasn't expecting much but the cheeseburger eggroll appetizer and the chicken cordon bleu wrap were both delicious!! My husbands burger was good too. My daughter's salad was not great. The lettuce was brown and gross. Her chicken bacon ranch wrap was not good either. Bottom line.. it's hit or miss. The owner either needs to retrain the staff or hire new staff and be much more attentive to customers. They are in a great location and the food has the potential to be great, it's the staff and attention to details that need work. We will try again in a few months! read more

Food is ok. Some options better than others. Coffee and cappuccino are horrible. Which is very Unfortunate. Service is very slow almost intolerable and la say fare. And lastly the place is dirty, the tables the floors the bathrooms. Ew- I'll return if I have to but not voluntarily- read more