I normally try to give places the benefit of the doubt, but our experience at The Bees Knees Bistro…read morein Wallingford was honestly very disappointing and upsetting. My family and I arrived while it was raining outside with our young daughters in strollers, expecting to sit down for a meal and get out of the weather. Instead, we were told we could not come in with the strollers and essentially felt unwelcome the moment we walked through the door. As parents of babies who are still too young to sit safely in high chairs on their own, the strollers are not optional for us , they are necessary. We were not being disruptive, rude, or inconsiderate. We were simply trying to have a meal as a family. Rather than attempting to accommodate us or show any understanding, we were left feeling like having children made us an inconvenience. What made the situation even worse was the fact that it was pouring outside. Any level of kindness or flexibility would have gone a long way. Instead, we felt embarrassed, frustrated, and honestly shocked by the lack of compassion and customer service. Families with young children already face enough challenges going out in public, and experiences like this make it even harder. We ended up leaving and taking our business somewhere else that was far more welcoming and understanding toward families. It is disappointing because we were genuinely looking forward to trying this restaurant, but first impressions matter. A restaurant does not need to be "kid-centered" to still treat parents and babies with basic respect and decency. I completely understand that restaurants may have space limitations or policies, but there is a respectful and compassionate way to handle situations like this. Instead, the experience came across as cold and dismissive. There are many restaurants in the area that are happy to accommodate families, and moving forward those are the businesses I will continue to support. Unfortunately, after this experience, I will not be returning and would not recommend this restaurant to families with infants or children who still require strollers or extra accommodations. I wont be going back and giving them .you business, nor will I be recommending this place to anyone. Totally rude and discrimination towards those with babies. I did not feel cherished like their website says every guest is. Its sad because this will and im sure does effect their business. I will never give them my business after yesterday. No attempts at accommodating us or evening offering to let us sit outside, lazy staff, but yet there were 3 teenage girls taking names for the wait list. What a joke.

Cute little breakfast & lunch destination on a busy street. Had circle around to find a parking…read morespot....street parking. Was greeted by a very friendly server right on entry. Very busy lot of delicious plates of food being served. I went with a Blueberry Chai, Iced - Chai topped with a blueberry cold foam. To eat I chose the Candied Club it came on toasted sourdough with candied bacon, havarti cheese from Wisconsin, LTO & topped with a garlic tomato spread. It was delicious and stacked it came with a pasta salad- ditalini pasta and chopped veggies. I also grabbed my husband the Chop Shop Burger- house made veggie burger with crispy fried onions, pickled jalapenos, LTO& avocado mango sauce on a grilled brioche roll he said it was really good and filling. All in all an A + experience would definitely recommend.

I thought this place was really good! We enjoyed everything on our plates and my favorite was the…read morestrawberry Nutella crepes. Definitely would go back.

This was our first time here. I loved the look and vibe of this place. The waitress was super…read morefriendly. The food was delicious. My food ordered the everything spiced avocado toast. I order the bacado. I also ordered the coconut almond French toast for the table. I will definitely be there.

Excellent service and food. The owner is so friendly and accommodating. You might have a little bit…read moreof a wait, but it is well worth it.

First, I want to say that the service was amazing. So friendly, like we had been going there for…read moreyears. After reading all of the reviews about the corned beef hash, I have to say I was totally disappointed. There is no way that this is house made. I love corned beef hash, and I make it frequently. This was definitely canned and so full of onion flakes that you couldn't really taste anything else. And it looked like it was prepared in a food processor. I would return because of the hospitality, but I definitely wouldn't order that again

The absolute best. The staff is all amazing, the food is the best in town. Chrissy and the crew are…read moregreat. I especially love her love for community. I'm involved in youth sports and she's always willing to do anything to help the kids. One of the most selfless people I know. Wallingford is lucky to have them

This place is a true local hidden gem. I have passed this place hundreds of times and I finally…read moretold myself I was going to check it out. Let me tell you, every time I passed this place, I was missing out. This breakfast spot brings me back to the good ole days when my grandparents and I would get breakfast together - this place is comforting and is the perfect disconnect from this crazy world. They have some of the most delicious pancakes I've ever had, especially the Cinnamon Swirl, they are a must try! Amazing loaded home fries and omelettes, all at a great price. Don't pass this place so many times like me and give it a try!

It was a great experience. Good food, for prices and friendly service. Servers particularly…read morefriendly and professional.

OMG! this place is the Bomb! I had the monster Bacon Veggie omelette with the bacon on the side!…read more Friendly staff and a traditional cafe with counter and booth seating where you can watch the Maestro at work! Parking on street and behind the restaurant?

There is a sign on the wall at Henry's that talks about home cooking. Outside I saw another sign…read morepointing to comfort food. Those are perhaps two of the best ways to describe Henry's. He is super friendly. The food super good. It's a small quaint restaurant in the heart of Wallingford that could, if I'm being honest, use a bit of tidying up. That's the only reason I didn't give a 5. It's a bit out of our way but we keep returning and...we'll be back.

Tromped around the Quinnipiac trail with family on an pre-spring Sunday and found Henry's to open…read more Gave it a shot and worth it. Very homey, welcoming, good place for kids. Corned beef hash was special that day and really good with all-day breakfast at 3 pm. Didn't bother with dinner that night, still filled up. Would go back if in the area again.

Was in the area and wanted to try something new. Started with just wanting a martini and ended up…read moresnacking, desserts, and coffee. Small intimate dining/bar area. Bartender super friendly and attentive. Happy hour did not disappoint. Food was absolutely amazing, we'll have to pop back for entrees. Once we posted we were there a handful of friends raved that they go all the time and we can see why.

Absolutely love this place. The service is always top notch,…read moreas are the food and drinks. It's a cozy restaurant with a lot of warmth. Our server was knowledgeable of gluten free options on the menu, which was great. They start every table with potato chips and a yummy aioli, truly addicting! For food, the filet mignon was perfection. A previous time I came, they had shrimp and scallops in a saffron cream with wild rice and market vegetables and it was DIVINE! The menu does change so that dish wasn't listed this recent time that we went. It would be amazing if they brought it back as a permanent dish!!! For drinks, I loved by Buzzin in Bikini Bottom cocktail! It is my favorite! My fiancé liked the Negroni and Julep as well, but loved my drink above those. I'd definitely recommend going to Six One Nine for a date night or dinner outing!

Le Jardin Cafe is a Parisian-inspired garden café that opened in Wallingford, Connecticut in…read moreFebruary 2023. It was founded by Fabiola "Fabi" Giguere along with her husband Brad and sons Francisco and Jean Pierre. Fabi and Brad both have over 30 years in the business industry: Fabi worked in the commercial cleaning industry and Brad has 20 years of experience as a trained chef. The couple saw a need for French-inspired café in downtown Wallingford, so they acquired a location on North Main Street that had previously been a branch of Wells Fargo Bank. For the new business venture, the family chose the name "Le Jardin" which is French for "The Garden". Their intention is to provide the public a place meant for lingering: where coffee is savored, meals are unhurried and conversation comes naturally. The menu features egg dishes, omelettes, crepes (both sweet and savory), French toast, waffles, French-inspired dishes, tartines, salads & bowls, and a variety of different coffees, mocktails and specialty dishes. Le Jardin shares a space with ACHIQ Designs: Fabi's sister boutique which sells jewelry, clothing, and gifts. My family and I visited Le Jardin Cafe for brunch. We had heard that they had some new autumn-inspired specials and were interested in stopping by. The interior was cozy, charming, and filled with lush greenery, cascading florals, and climbing vines. After looking over the menu, I ordered the "Apple Pie Tarte Crepes" (filled with chopped warm apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, whipped cream & caramel), my wife ordered the "Bistro Breakfast Bliss" (breakfast potatoes, tomatoes, avocado, greens, tzatziki, one sunny egg), our older son ordered the "Oreo Berries 'n Cream Crepes" (filled with strawberries, Oreos, whipped cream & chocolate syrup), and our younger son ordered a "Chocolate Croissant". Everything was delicious! My crepes were full of warm, gooey apples and autumn spices and my wife loved all of the fresh, flavorful ingredients in her breakfast bowl. Our sons loved their dishes too. To wash everything down, my wife had the "Warm Caramel Apple Cider" (warm apple cider w/ caramel & vanilla extract, ground cinnamon) and I had the "Pumpkin Spice Latte" (double shot of espresso, milk, pumpkin spice, brown sugar, whipped cream & cinnamon). The latter was served iced in a real sugar pumpkin! It was as delicious as it was aesthetically pleasing: the perfect iced coffee for autumn! We had such a wonderful experience at Le Jardin and hope to return in the future!

I came here for lunch and had a fabulous omelette it was called the Parisian. My friend had the…read moreavocado toast with tomato and micro greens. I love the decor as well staff was friendly our girl I think was new . . Definitely recommend it for a place to do work or meet friends for lunch or breakfast. I wish they had a few more sandwich options. But it was very good . Indoor and outdoor seating Enjoy

Nothing fancy and limited seating. Just the epitome of the old-school diner. Great counter service…read more Lots of memorabilia behind the bar. I had the best breakfast sandwich: two eggs over medium, two sausage patties, and Monterey Jack-cheddar cheese on a hard roll. I wish I lived closer!

Pretty a-okay local breakfast joint while on the road…read more Oftentimes heading into unknown territory can be a huge risk, but the staff was super friendly, and the breakfast did the trick. Greasy and carby for the remaining drive ahead.

Great food and coffee! They accommodate a variety of dietary restrictions including Gluten Free…read moreoptions. I tried a honey cinnamon iced latte on this visit and it was delicious! Friendly staff and great service.

Great spot! Ordered takeout and everyone loved their sandwiches. Wife appreciates the gluten-free…read morebread option. I opted for a fall salad which was a nice portion and delicious! Food was ready as promised and service was friendly. Cute spot. Good food. Would definitely eat here again.