Awesome place to go for breakfast or a comfort food dinner.Always have the best pancakes and Omelettes . I love their raspberry crunch pancakes and their sausage feta and roasted red pepper omelette. Great breakfast , fast service , definitely Give it a try won't be disappointed! read more

If I were you... get an extra side of home fries. They are hands down the best home fries I've ever had. Cristy officially holds a special place in my heart and stomach. Came here after a wedding. They do NOT take reservations. It is first come first serve and the place is fairly small. This place is not recommended for groups larger than 6 as there may be a fair wait. We must have come here at just the right time because a party of 7 was able to get 2 tables next to each other. It can be a little hard to get the team's attention to be seated but be patient and the staff was very nice. The menu is simple with many variations of the favorites: pancakes, waffles, french toast, eggs benedicts, and combo plates. Partner got the hash benedict with home fries and an OJ and vanilla latte. I got the avocado, mushroom, cheese omelette with home fries and a gingerbread latte and "pomosa" (pomegranate juice with champagne). The verdict is that literally everything was amazing. - As established, the home fries are the best. Crispy outside and tasty just by itself. - The lattes are as expensive as a coffee place but for good reason - big cup, delicious espresso, and they come with a mini biscotti. Definitely above average for any place. - The omelette was SO good. Big chunks of avocado and mushroom and delicious cheese (maybe provolone?). - Partner thought the corned beef hash and hollandaise sauce was above average. The whole group literally thought everything was delicious so... don't question it. Cristy's is the place. read more

Amazing breakfast and even better lunch. Great Buffalo wings too! So much to choose from and great service. Casual atmosphere is very clean and servers are always fast and friendly. Good family atmosphere for an outstanding dining experience. Easy parking too read more

This a very cozy dinner with a small fire place in the center. I had the California Eggs Benedict, which was vey good. They did not skimp on the avocado, and the sauce was light and flavorful. My husband ordered the sausage, red pepper, and feta omelet. He said the omelette good, and the flavors were very powerful. The portions were big, and we received our own container of coffee. We would definitely come back to this place again. read more

Cristy's - Sausage, red pepper, and feta omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westbrook, Connecticut

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Down in the area on vacation and stopped in for breakfast. Tons of pancake options. The pancakes are ENORMOUS. Just get one. Seriously. Don't order two. We tried chocolate chip and coconut in ours. Very tasty. Also ordered the crunch French toast, which has a crunchy outer layer because of a granola coating (I think). It wasn't nearly as sweet as I was expecting! A pleasant surprise. The bacon was super crispy and delicious too. This definitely felt like a local joint where the staff knew many of the patrons. I absolutely recommend for a low key breakfast. read more

I love it here! Everyone is nice and the food is SO GOOD especially their sweet breakfast options

I'd always liked this place in the past. Today, not so much. Our waitress was friendly, but the food was sub par. I had poached eggs & hash. The poached eggs were a strange texture, almost like mozzarella cheese on the outside. The hash was tasty, but a little tough. One of the 2 bathrooms was clogged & had to wait about 20 minutes to use it. The prices were crazy. $38 plus tip for the two of us for breakfast?!? Wow! I won't be back soon. read more

Cristy's - Poached eggs & Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westbrook, Connecticut

Place was gross. FLIES EVERYWHERE. Would absolutely NEVER go back. Must have paid off the best of Connecticut reviewers. Ps service was terrible. read more

Awesome Pancakes. Great service.vactiob3d on the Conn6Coast and this was our last stop. Highly recommend.

Whenever I crave pancakes I request a roadtrip to Cristy's. Being a frequent fan of the lazy weekend, it's telling that I'm willing to drive the hour for these pancakes. Not only are they crispy with that just right sweetness, but their pancake menu is extensive! They have tons of varieties, so there is something for everyone, and selecting your pancake variety is a large part of the fun! For me, it's always an Oreo pancake though. Gooey Oreo and crispy pancake- chefs kiss! Now, I am 99% a savory person, so my pancakes are usually shared by the table, and my actual breakfast (especially at Cristy's) is corn beef hash and eggs. I usually prefer the corn beef from the can over the real deal, but Cristy's seems to use a mixture of the two which gives a really nice texture and flavor balance. I don't recall if this happens usually, but this most recent time the cheese on my eggs was pretty cold and I could separate the slices. I wish it had been mixed into the eggs better. That being said, I will still drive an hour and wait in the (pretty efficient) line outside just to get my pancakes and corn beef hash! read more

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Expensive for low end diner feel, high volume low touch restaurant. Low expectations will afford you opportunity to not be disappointed. Pancakes are great, bagels are good (must be Cohens), anything egg related is just disappointing. Waitress just going through motions, asked how things were out of some sense of obligation, as she presented us with our check... as feedback regarding untouched (certainly not eaten) wet and drippy, cheese smothered egg (ordered well done and very light on cheese) was brushed off and merely taken under consideration. Busy staff, busser took plates from us before we were asked how everything was, offered more coffee or even before waitress returned following taking our order. One cup of coffee never topped off/refilled... You must pay for water, it is concerning if water is not drinkable, what do they cook with? Toast/bagels, Poached eggs and pancakes are the only food that is not cooked with meat grease. Not a place for asking for food in a particular manner other than cook is willing to send it out. Sad that many restaurants stopped trying to please customers, but people vote with their wallet and this place was not lacking for customers. So we must have been anomaly, or expected too much of a place that was once a local gem. read more

Liked it, good service, fair pricing and delicious food. Typical small Local breakfast/ lunch cafe Ambiance. Nice different specials posted, I got the eggs Benedict over a waffle. Allowed to get single pancakes if your not the type to eat a bunch ( although each is plate sized). read more

Recently stopped in for a nice brunch at this Cristy's location. The pancake selection is nearly overwhelming, but there is sure to be something for everyone. We were grateful the server let us know the pancakes are customizable and are plate sized so my niece ordered just one apple. The apples were cooked so nearly like an apple pie filling and dusted with powder sugar, it was so good. We all tasted it and will definitely make this our pancake stop while in the area. My vegetarian sister felt the menu had limited entrees for her, but ordered the grilled tomato and avocado with cheese sandwich and fries. The sandwich was surprisingly hearty and the fries we all agreed were the best bites on the table. They are seasoned crispy on the outside and perfectly tender on the inside. Not that we needed more potatoes, but based on recommendations, we all shared a side of home fries and they are indeed delicious, but the french fries will be our indulgent side of choice to share in the future, they were really that good. My sister ordered brewed iced tea and thought that it was really sour or something not so good so switched to a canned coke. There is not tap water option so us water drinkers had to order a bottle of water with our meal. I had the clam chowder and it was delicious, maybe not packed with clams as the menu proclaims but the clams that were in the soup were tender and the dish was very fresh. Good service, reasonable prices, and delicious food make it worth checking out again. read more

Cristy's - Clam chowder - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westbrook, Connecticut

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I'm super confused because they have a huge sign on the door demanding customers wear masks but their waiters aren't wearing them when they poor drinks and whatnot behind the bar. One of them even communicated, about two feet away, with an elderly customer who was sitting at the bar, while not wearing a mask. Our waitress did wear one the whole time, but two others were not wearing them the whole time. When we first noticed it we reported it to our waitress who addressed it immediately, but was ignored. Makes you wonder what other health code violations are going on behind the scenes. Food was great though. read more

I came here for breakfast while visiting the area and after reading it's great reviews. We found parking easily and were seated right when we walked in. The inside was cute and cozy and had a nice hoemtoqn feel to it. We were both able to build our own omelette and there are were so many topping options. The omelettes were huge too! Definitely filling, and extremely good. I recommend the mushrooms for sure. Our waitress was very friendly and checked on us frequently and topped off our coffee. Overall I'd definitely recommend a stop in. read more

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Best restaurant pancakes I've ever had, and they have so many varieties.

In town again and eating at Christy's is a must for a yummy breakfast. Today was odd. The waitress for whatever reason was snippy. My lady likes me to order for us and maybe she didnt like that? Nice to my girlfriend, but not so nice to me. Then we noticed the mushrooms were missing. Her response, we don't really make mistakes. Went to the kitchen who confirmed they gave us mushrooms.. First rude wait person ever in CT for us. Still the best breakfast and the omelette was great either way. read more

We love Christy's in Westbrook! It has a lovely warm and cozy small neighborhood ambiance. The food is comfort food and delicious. Their pancakes are the best we have ever had. Very consistent. read more

Food was decent, service was pretty terrible. When we mentioned that we hadn't gotten our drinks after 30 minutes, parties of similar size behind us in line were getting ready to leave but we hadn't yet ordered, the response was so rude that it was shocking. A simple "we're sorry" would have made a huge difference. You watch four groups who were seated after you be taken care of, it's a pretty obvious sign that something is amiss despite how many excuses and rude attitude you are given. read more

Heard about this place for years and finally tried it this morning. Well worth the wait and did not disappoint. Quick, friendly service. Had coffee and eggs benedict. Fresh and prepared to perfection. read more

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We got the peach and blueberry pancakes- delicious! Everyone enjoyed what they offered. Find it strange they only offer bottles of Poland spring for purchase for water and no free tap water, though. read more

I've been a long time customer here, and the food never disappoints. The burgers are very thick and well cooked, the corned beef hash is thick and a very generous serving. The pancakes are huge, and have a lot of options to chose from (at least 20). The service the times I have gone in has been nice, usually a quick or normal delivery time and serving time, and the waitresses have always been nice. The restaurants interior is cozy, with a fire in the wintertime. I definitely recommend. read more

Breakfast lunch and dinner are all excellent. Omelettes, pancakes, burgers, they even serve entrees like Salmon piccata,, inexpensive and huge portions. Better than many seafood restaurants in the area. read more

What an amazing hidden jewel! The food is unbelievable and the staff goes above and beyond! Everyone loved the large menu and huge selection of pancakes! Highly recommend this amazing breakfast spot! read more

First time diners here and we loved this place! At first glance, the outside facade is deceiving, but, when we went through the front side door and saw the dining room - it was packed with happy looking people and had a friendly ambience! Our server, Tatanya, was excellent! The menu is huge, while I wanted breakfast, my two dear friends couldn't decide then ordered the Reuben sandwich, a spinach, cheese and tomato omelet and one blueberry pancake to share! OH! On of my friends ordered hot chocolate, and we were all surprised by the huge cup piled high with whipped cream and chocolate sprinkles! So impressed, my other friend ordered a cup of that hot chocolate too! My eggs over easy were very fresh, and I can tell the difference because I raise hens for eggs! The home fries were deeply browned with a great flavor! All in all, the food, service and "vibe," if you will, were great! But we now know why the place was packed! Locals know about the best "eats" in town, and we will be back! read more

So many choices for breakfast/lunch at Christy's. Pancakes were extremely huge and delicious. The chili was very tasty. Service was friendly and quick. Prices for the food was reasonable although it cost me $2 for a glass of water. The restaurant was clean but had a funky, somewhat musty smell to it. Kind of like the odor you get when you open up a beach shack for the first time of the season. The smell did not distract me from enjoying my meal, however. Would I go back? Absolutely. read more

This is a local favorite for breakfast, known for serving over 40 different pancakes, creative omelettes and a few different styles of Benedict. I had the pastrami omelette with home fries and my wife had hash with poached eggs. The waitress left a pretty large pot of refills with my coffee, which was nice. Our orders seemed to arrive just as my words left my lips. The food was hot and fresh, and service was good. My omelette and home fries were excellent. My wife's hash was great but she didn't care for the poached eggs. The whites were chewy, not unlike mozzarella (I have no idea how they got them that way). The price was pretty steep, at $40, but they don't seem to have any problems filling their dining room with customers. And the portions were abundant. read more

Great breakfast/lunch. We had eggs Benedict and a (huge) burger, reasonably priced, relaxed, locals atmosphere, great service.

We went to Cristys for breakfast and it was glorious. Despite the service being a little slow, inside loud and hard to have conversation, and a couple order glitches; the food is so good. I ordered the blueberry crunch French toast and it was delicious! I mean I ate so much of it I wanted to explode but couldn't stop. The bacon was also cooked to perfection. Everyone seemed very happy with their meals in our party of 7. Will go back again for sure! read more

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Had an awesome experience here! Came in with a big group and staff was super accommodating. Great service and great food! Prefect brunch spot! read more

Aloha, while traveling north from NYC to Mystic, we stopped in for brunch at Cristy's in Westbrook, CT. Wow, OMG, best breakfast lunch stop, just off the 1. Huge portions, yet very very tasty! A very nice casual family friendly restaurant. My mouth was watering looking around at everyone's meal, while I patiently waiting for ours. I will definitely time my next trek here to be able to stop at Christy's. Absolutely amazing food, great service too, but honestly food so good nothing else maters. Mahalo read more

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I keep searching for the perfect pancake. It's not as easy as one would think. I can't help but compare every pancake experience with the world's best, namely, The Pancake Pantry in Nashville. Cristy's is the best yet in Connecticut. I had the peach and raspberry pancake with REAL Maple Syrup! Absolutely remarkable. The fruit was perfectly fresh and the pancake was light and airy and yet had that caramelization on the outside that brings texture and flavor. They hit it with a little powdered sugar and butter and they absolutely nailed it. Fun atmosphere and a line of people waiting to be seated. Great service and coffee in a carafe', which I always appreciate. Well done! read more

We really enjoy the pancakes at this place. Great taste. Not certain why they don't serve tap water anymore however. find it a bit odd that they require you to buy bottled water. Don't really understand post Covid. We are big water drinkers and also don't like to destroy the environment with bottled water purchases.. perhaps they're trying to encourage you to bring your own water bottle? read more

This place is superb. My date ate the oatmeal and raspberry pancake. I ate the pumpkin-apple pancake. If you ask for the Good maple syrup, you can get some. And I am thankful that I did. I also put a scoop of vanilla ice cream on the pancake and the maple syrup tied it all together. Great service and attention. Great dairy used. Only have been once but have to come back again. read more

Just plain gross! Waited over 15 minutes to even get our drink order taken. Ordered eggs over medium and they came out basically still raw (consistency was like gelatin), bacon was practically mummified. My friend ordered an omelet without pepper and what a surprise it came with pepper. Now I know why we don't shy away from our usual spot. Definitely won't be back! read more

Delicious food at a reasonable price and very good wait staff; no wonder it's always busy!

This was my first visit to the original restaurant. I felt like I was cheating on their Madison location. They've definitely got a different, more modern vibe going on here. When we arrived, there was a line that doubled up and took about 30 minutes to get through. Half way through, my hubby asked if I wanted to leave. I shook my head, and inched forward in the line. I'm glad that we decided to stay. I had an awesome Pumpkin Spice Latte. It came in a huge mug and lasted me the entire meal. My son scored a tasty chocolate milk and my hubby had a mason jar full of iced coffee. Our little guy got his banana & blueberry pancake (without powdered sugar) and we both ordered the corned beef hash, eggs and toast. The hash here, is just as good as their other location. I'd almost go as far to say, that this is my favorite hash. A must try, if you're a hash aficionado like me! Great service, awesome food and wonderful coffee. Add this place to your list of places to visit! read more

Kids loved their pancakes. One had blueberry and one had chocolate chip. The crispy edges and fluffiness of the pancakes were a huge hit. The line was relatively long but not surprising for a Sunday morning when we arrived. The line moves extremely fast and upon being seated didn't feel rushed at all. The staff and cleanliness of the tables were very nice. My wife had the poached eggs with avocado and were delivered perfectly to the plate. The side of potatoes was a bit thicker than normal servings but smaller pieces were enjoyable. I had two Texas toast French toasts. The pancakes and toast were topped with a little butter and powdered sugar. My wife and I very much enjoyed the COFFEE. The refillable kraft provided for the table was very much appreciated. Overall while this place might sway people away for how busy it is... it is worth it. We look forward to visiting again. read more

My fiancé summed it up pretty concisely, "That was the best omelet I've had in my life." Truer words were never spoken! We found Cristy's by chance a few years ago after a day at the shore and we now make it a point to stop in everytime we are in the area. Sadly, it is not that often. Although we have been here a few times, we haven't gotten past the breakfast menu because "if it's broke, don't fix it". There are 40 different pancake options, and the omelets are in a league of their own. The menu also has different options for eggs Benedict, French toast, etc. Also breakfast is available all day - FTW! Eating my breakfast today truly rekindled my love for Cristy's! The omelet is a multi-layered masterpiece with all the fixings appropriately mixed in unlike the typical diner omelet which is usually cooked with a super thick layer of eggs with everything else thrown in the middle. Let's not forget the home fries that adorned that platter! Crispy, crunchy, perfect. Additionally, the pancakes are truly scrumptious and available in options ranging from sausage to Reese's pieces and everything typical in between. They come buttered and topped with powdered sugar. No need for syrup, in my humble opinion. Also worth mentioning, the portion sizes are huge and the prices are very reasonable. I only ate half my food and 7 hours later I haven't eaten a thing, well besides the leftover pancake I had taken home and just devoured. The atmosphere is always cozy and comfortable with friendly service. Stop on in, you won't be dissapointed! read more

Cristy's - another delicious omelet enjoyed at Cristy's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Westbrook, Connecticut

Awesome very large tasty pancakes!! Love the added touch of powder sugar dust over them. My boyfriend got the fish sandwich and said it was delicious! Of course I ate some of his fries too! My parents drove down from Litchfield Hills just for the tasty food! read more