This little café is located in an old neighborhood and is decorated with photos of the area through the ages, including the building this business presently occupies. That's fun. Counter seating is available toward the back of the space, running along a side wall where the grill is located. At the front, by the picture windows, are a few tables. As soon as we entered we were greeted and they let us know we could sit where we'd like. They also let us know the Reubens were very good here if we like those. We do like those, so that's what we got. Sandwiches here come with a bag a chips, which I love, because I usually end up taking them with me and look forward to snacking on them later. :) The restaurant is manned by the cook and one waitress. Both are very personable. The tables are set and waiting for guests. Everything is clean and tidy. The table holds your salt, pepper, hot sauce, ketchup, sugar and jelly. I ordered a coffee with cream and she brought cream to the table with the coffee; which is good by the way. We also got waters. The Rueben is Very good here. Thin slices of very lean meat, good flavor profile with the vinegar in the sauerkraut and the creamy dressing. The bread held together perfectly and was grilled without all the grease. Both of which make it much easier to eat the sandwich and enjoy all the flavors and textures. Free on street parking was easy to find. One restroom in the kitchen only is not technically for public use. We will be stopping by again. read more

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Great breakfast spot, best part is that it's just a few minutes from home. Service is always quick and friendly. You can dine in or take out; it's a bit small inside, so I usually take it to go, but it definitely feels like a very family oriented place. The spot is always packed. My go to is my usual omelette with corned beef hash, and I love the way they name their specials, always a fun and creative way to order breakfast. read more

Great neighborhood diner! The food was delicious. The place definitely had the vibe of being there forever and had no frills. The owner and the cook were both friendly and fast. It's definitely a no nonsense place that serves good food fast. Just like in my childhood. Also and this is important: they have Kielbasa as a breakfast meat!! So good. read more

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Such a nice down home vibe. Clean and friendly environment. Food was outstanding and came out fast and fresh. Excellent diner coffee and the server was so kind and warm to us. Definitely check out this hidden gem! read more

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Nothing spectacular. Very down to earth food and local charm. My friend and I had brunch there on Sunday. Hearty home cooking. read more

Buford's Family Restaurant - Florentine Benedict with side of bacon and coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

We love Buford's!! Margaret and Chef Chris serve up great food and take care of their customers. Thanks for all you do! Joe and Jon. read more

My man and i loved the placed!! will definitely be going back the people were sweet and the food was good!!

Me and my group of 9 people showed up 45 minutes before they closed and they still sat us fed us and was extremely kind to us all. Food was delicious would absolutely go again if I'm ever in town again read more

Was in town, helping someone move into the area and found this local diner close by the house and stopped in for breakfast. This is truly one of those places that you wanna come back to because it has the right balance of everything good food great staff and a warm friendly environment. This is where the locals come and just pull up a barstool. Have a nice meal catch up with what's going on and just enjoy. We enjoyed blueberry pancakes, omelettes, and the three egg breakfast coffee and tea. It's good comfort food and a comfortable environment with a great social atmosphere conveniently located next-door a really good laundromat so a great win. Look forward to coming back. read more

Great classic diner. A lot better food than that other diner in Groton. Nice and helpful staff.

Great food!!!! The corn beef was amazing!!! Margaret and Chris (cook) did a great job! Breakfast was good!!! Nice atmosphere! And the counter was nice for us as we wanted to eat and get back on the road! They also have tables!!! Brad and Lisa read more

A Mom and Pop local restaurant. Food was delicious and serve real quickly. Was in town for a Homecoming for the Navy. Like supporting small businesses that are local. Parking is on the street read more

Stumbled upon this place by chance and it was so nice, from the service to the food! We ordered corned beef hash extra crispy with 2 eggs and toast. We also ordered the dishwasher which is hash browns, chorizo, cheese, pepper and onions, with 2 eggs. The corned beef hash was perfect! I've had people tell me they can do it crispy in the past and it never is, this place CAN do it! The dishwasher was gigantic, a huge portion and tasty. My only suggestion would be to have the potato's a little more well done. In addition to all that food we also had a side of sausage and bacon. The sausage was in patty's, not for me, but the bacon was well done and great! read more

Buford's Family Restaurant - Corn beef hash, 2 eggs over medium, hash browns and rye toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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The food and atmosphere was just what we needed, delicious and quick, nostalgic hometown feel. Chris the chef was so bright and friendly came over to say hi and had my kids laughing the whole time. Margeret was also a gem. We felt like fast friends by the time we left. She made great recommendations (pancakes, omelette, home fries all delicious) and everyone was full and happy at the end of the meal. We will be back next time we're in town. read more

My family and I love this place! The waitress is so friendly & the food is good! The french toast is my favorite! Great food, quick & quality service. Very well priced. read more

Stopped in this local dinner while in CT this weekend. The food was great, atmosphere was that of a family style small diner. Love that more than your big box diners.. I had the dishwasher!! Yes the dishwasher lol.. It was home fries piled high with meat, cheese, onions and peppers topped off with 2 scrambled eggs. I also ordered a side of bacon and sausage !! My girlfriend had Corn beef hash that was cooked perfectly and well done just the way she likes.. The food was great the atmosphere was friendly.. parking is hard as it's parallel parking on the street in front.. but we'll worth it .. read more

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We were in a rush so we ordered 4 breakfast sandwiches. The service was quick and friendly. The sandwiches were huge! Best part is that they were very tasty. They were egg, sausage and cheese all on very large and soft rolls. They were so good that we want to go back when we are rushing to the hospital's emergency room. read more

Terrific little diner in Groton. Staff was friendly and very efficient. Food portions generous and prices low! Brunch for 2 was $31, including tip. And food was cooked to perfection! read more

Good service and portions. Old school breakfast spot. Good food. Pack cake was thick.

Great food and great service Must try. lots of specials on the weekends Very friendly people. And our food was cooked perfectly. read more

Excellent breakfast spot with delicious breakfast and friendly staff. I had the lemon blueberry French toast which was spectacular and husband had the corned beef hash eggs Benedict. Highly recommended. read more

Best breakfast place around. Food is great and the staff are wonderful! I stick to my usual but if you're willing to be different, you have to try one of their weekly special menus! The homemade muffins are also delicious but get there early Bc they go quickly! You won't be disappointed! read more

Buford's Family Restaurant - One of the weekly special menus - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

Extremely mediocre? I guess that's the best way to explain it. It's popular within Groton, which is surprising. They hardly cook their potatoes throughly, the food is bland, there's absolutely no menu online and their menu is limited. They need a refresh. read more

Our favorite breakfast place in town! Homemade baked goods, eggs the way you want them, and soups that are out of this world! Go to Buford's on the weekend and try their new international breakfasts! Deliciously intriguing! read more

It was like going over to your aunts house for breakfast! Home cooked breakfast food. Thomas English Muffins is a plus in my book too! Friendly staff. We sat at the counter and watched our food be made super fast right before our eyes! We were in and out quickly and will be back! read more

Obviously a local joint. Didn't feel unwelcome but they know you're not a regular. Nothing really out of the ordinary food wise but good. Typical "diner" fare. Staff was friendly. read more

I have a soft spot for divey breakfast places. I don't know if I've just got low standards or what, but give me a cramped dining area where they serve you on a long counter and bar stools, and I'm a happy girl. To be fair, Bufords wasn't cramped, although it did have a healthy amount of patrons on the Saturday morning I went. But it's not the type of place you go to if you're looking for ambiance or fancy menu items - it's straight-up breakfast. Pancakes, omelets, coffee - everything that encompasses my favorite meal of the day. The food is good, nothing spectacular, nothing special, but hearty and filling. My eggs benedict tasted better than it looked, and if you're into reubens, they serve a reuben inspired omelet - it even comes with thousand island dressing. The service was surprisingly fast since there was only one cook and one waitress working that morning. Everything on the menu, as one might expect, is affordable. They're closed on Mondays and also serve a lunch menu but if you're not into small diners that don't aim to impress, feel free to go somewhere else. But if you're in the area and you're hungry, you might as well stop by. read more

Om 20 Jan, my work called an hour ahead in preps for a party of 12 for mid morning breakfast. The entire staff was amazing, the food was great, and we absolutely will return again. Thank you!!! read more

Went here for brunch last weekend and we were pleasantly surprised. What it lacks in appeal, it makes up for in overall experience. We were told to pick a seat and upon seeing that we had a toddler, they rolled around this older high chair. Our son absolutely loved it! He sat for the entire duration of our meal (an accomplishment when you have 20 month old). We had the Buford's Breakfast Sandwich on bagel and Chourico Omelette. Both were impressively good, one can tell that it is made from scratch and not your run-of-the-mill ingredients. Service was on par considering they were only a 2-woman show -- one cooks and the other seats and serves. Crowd in the restaurant seemed to be regulars, which we liked. Definitely coming back here for more and maybe even become regulars ourselves. read more

Buford's Family Restaurant - Chourico Omelette with home fries and toast -- it was perfect! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

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Loved it. Quaint diner perfect for breakfast. Got in just in time before closing (Sunday). Ordered the eggs Benedict and it was done perfectly. The hollandaise was just right (I'm very picky). I'll be back if in the area. read more

Buford's Family Restaurant - Old photos - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Groton, Connecticut

Exceeded my expectations. The dishwasher special with 2 over medium eggs was on point. The pancakes my kids got actually filled them to the brim. My girl got their hash and loved it. Best part was it didn't empty out wallets read more

This is a nice little place, very typical northeast diner, with a counter to sit at if you pleas, you have your regulars, your out-of-Towners, and folks like me, the every-once-in-a-whilers. I had the taco omelette, cool idea, I held the olives because I'm not a fan and opted out of the jalapeño peppers because I wasn't in the mood. The healthy portion of egg came with taco meat and tomato with a side of salsa and sour cream, served with home fries and toast. For two meals, coffees and a20% tip it was les than $25, so you get some bang for your buck! read more

Enjoyed several breakfasts here. Omletes and easy over egss were very good, and the coffee is good as well. Very nice atmosphere and service. The only knock I am giving is for the home fries that were only fair tasting every time. read more

just had a great breakfast! food was amazing. kind waitress an even the cook checked on us. i love finding little places that are amazing! me an my husband will be back :) read more

Nice little restaurant for breakfast. Food is very good and place is clean. Prices are decent too. Another gem in the rough.

I attended Burford's on a sunday afternoon, it wasn't super busy, they had a couple empty tables and it was seat yourself style. The service was good, the one waitress seemed to get around to everyone pretty efficiently. Coffee was good, and our food came out in a timely manner. The pancakes were THE BEST i've ever had. They're huge, I had one and it was the fluffiest most tender pancake I've ever eaten. The sausage patties were good, the bacon was good but rather thin cut. My boyfriend said the eggs were really good, and he loved the homefries, "they were delicious". We're going there again soon for the pancake challenge. read more

Dicey is right. I've always loved diner breakfasts, but this spoon is just a bit too greasy. Butter was dripping off the toast - literally! Service was great and friendly, and I liked the local regular crowd, but the tab for 4 (including 2 kids who split a meal) was $31. A little steep for this kind of fare. Still, if you don't mind the grease, you won't be disappointed. read more

Came here for breakfast on a Saturday late morning with my wife , we both felt like we were in a nice neighborhood family owned Resturant ,,the service was a bit slow but well worth the wait ! The food is made with high quality ingredients and very large portions! Highly recommended read more

Cute little place with great breakfast. Small and cozy restaurant with great food. They have new specials each week all with a special theme. Very laid back family run establishment that always welcomes you when you walk in. Highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Stopped in for breakfast on a recent Sunday morning after staying in Groton to visit the submarine museum on a road trip along the east coast. Service was fast and friendly, my blueberry pancakes were loaded with berries, and they had some interesting sounding breakfast specials for very reasonable prices - but those included way more food than I could eat. The owner (?) stopped to visit with customers. All in all, a good find! read more