4 stars for service, and the muffins! The muffins are soooo damn good! We had the corn and just pull the trigger and order a muffin, it's that good. Our waitress and her mom were running the place which has about 8-10 tables and is pretty non-descript from the outside. The iced tea was good, my eggs were great. The pancakes were thin and more crepe like not fluffy pancakes. Everything is served on wax paper on paper plates. Ambiance is a bit meh. Syrup is not real maple syrup, corn syrup thick not so tasty. Potatoes not crispy but still tasty. read more

Crostini - Eggs, hash browns, English muffin - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Breakfast Sandwiches are larger than life. Grabbed an order for 10 and everyone in our group had a winner. Came in for sit down breakfast and aaaahhhhhh.... Nothing fancy, but good old family style breakfasts, blue plate sandwiches, done right and served hot. Nostalgic 60's vibe with local history and local "catch up". Breakfast and lunch only. Summer specials read more

What a nice breakfast my husband and I had here. Food and service was excellent. Very warm and homey atmosphere. We had a nice chat with the couple that owns it. We will be back next time we're in the area for sure!! Thanks for the muffin, it hit the spot on our way home and was delicious! read more

Nice folks... blueberry muffin & egg, bacon, cheese on a roll good. Don't really like the idea of paper products and serving size for my friend's breakfast sparse, 1 slice of toast no butter, minimal amount of potatoes. Restaurant needs some cleaning & decorating. Will probably not return, read more

Catered Thanksgiving dinner and it was amazing and reasonably priced. Picked up breakfast (pancakes are delicious!) and muffins a few times during covid. Very good food, friendly staff. Will continue to support this small business! read more

Crostini - four pans of food on a counter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

All in the family, great breakfast place run by the entire family. I didn't get the owners name but enjoyed conversation while my breakfast was being prepared. I order the frittata, wow fluffy & and large portion. Visiting from California for the week and will return before I have to leave Branford. Plus they WON 2018 & 2019 CT NOW Reader Poll Enjoy your visit !! read more

Crostini - Bacon onion cheese frittata ! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Just a review for their hot cocoa: sweet, large, unexpectedly good! My children were in sugar heaven! The size was so large that we had them transferred to takeout cups. This little breakfast and lunch place, tucked away in a non retail area, always surprises me! read more

Crostini - Hot cocoa! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

My kind of place. Out of the way, quiet, non chain. Breakfast delicious service very good. I will return for sure

A great restaurant. We were there for breakfast and this was seriously the best blueberry muffin I have ever had, hands down! They make everything they serve here, and it was all fantastic! I had a fritatta that was wonderful, with toast (get the rye!), home fries, and more. I saw one of the large rolls go by and it looked amazing. It's a family owned and run restaurant and they are wonderful hosts as well as offering great food! read more

Cute breakfast and lunch spot in Branford. Family owned and run that has a very welcoming feel. Always delicious and seasonal specials. Today I went with my daughter (as always) and she had apple pie French toast and I splurged on the pumpkin pancakes. SO TASTY! There are always savory omelettes made with fresh ingredients. It's such a special treat to come here. I do not see how people are so unhappy with it. The only thing that isn't perfect is the coffee but that's something that I've come to accept out of most breakfast/diner spots. The hot chocolate will definitely not disappoint! read more

Basic and a bit overpriced. Such opportunity with a little breakfast spot to have a unique menu but it is a tiny menu of average diner fair. Our juices--OJ and apple were small 8oz cups for 2.50 each! My husbands french toast special came with a "small order of home fries", literally 8 pieces of potato. The previous restaurant--Meadow Muffin is sorely missed. You're better off going to one of the local diners, you'll get bigger variety. Or if you want a little breakfast spot, others in town are better options. Don't see a reason to return really. read more

Came in to Crostini at about 10:20 and was seated shortly after entering, there was only one waitress at the time on a Saturday and it wasn't too packed. I came with friends and family and we ordered some short stack of pancakes, bacon egg and cheese sandwich, homefries, and Crostini hash. Everything was absolutely delicious! The food came out within 25 minutes and everything was hot! Coffee is very good as well and our waitress was excellent! I will definitely be coming back! Great spot in Branford as well nice and quaint! read more

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Such a cute little spot! I was looking for some where small and had a homemade menu and this was perfect. The food was absolutely delicious. Definitely would recommend this to anyone who is looking for a hometown breakfast spot. read more

Crostini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

Small place; food is average and inexpensive. Restaurant is clean but smells as if the roof has been leaking. Friendly wait staff.

Quaint family owned restaurant with a staple breakfast menu. The staff was wonderful and left us feeling like we were eating in Grandma's kitchen. The price point was a little high for the amount of food served but overall really good. read more

My favorite breakfast/brunch spot I've found so far. Giovanna and her family have created something truly special here. From the moment you walk in, you feel at home and welcome. The family atmosphere extends to the regulars and anyone who is lucky enough to walk through the door. The food is made traditionally, sometimes with a creative twist, and always with love. Anything Giovanna bakes, just buy it already. The muffins are to die for! SERIOUSLY. GET ONE TO GO. (She makes special corn bread stuffing muffins around Thanksgiving that are a perfect addition to your meal, or to send home with guests, or to go with any leftovers you enjoy. Im addicted and want them year round.) We love the breakfast sandwiches and home fries with some coffee. No matter how long it's been since my fiance and I have stopped in, our faces and order are remembered. The food is delicious, generously portioned, fairly priced. read more

Crostini - Best home fries in town....or any town - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Branford, Connecticut

This breakfast spot is overpriced and portions are sparse. There are so many other breakfast spots that give you better quality and quantity of food in town. Also unless you are a regular you are totally ignored! Don't waste your time or money read more

Great service. Inside is small, cramped & less then esthetically pleasing. Their food was ok. Very limited menu. But the deal breaker was their coffee. Watered down, flavorless coffee. Breakfast 101: you need good coffee to have a good breakfast. We can't come back. read more

My boyfriend and I tried this place because we had a living social or groupon. Thank god we didn't pay full price! The service was pretty good but the food was not. The bacon was the worst I have ever had. It was thick cut, was a strange color and tasted weird. We order a side of toast, and we got 1 piece of bread for $1.75. Are they serious?? There are so many better places to go for breakfast in the area, we will not go back. read more

This is a perfect addition to Branford. Crostini is family owned and run. It's in an unassuming spot, but has delicious food! I have had the pleasure of eating here twice now. I have had their chicken cutlet sandwich, and am pleased to report it was juicy, perfectly seasoned. Truly it was all you want in a chicken cutlet sandwich. Today I got to sample the breakfast foods. My husband had the breakfast standard: eggs, toast, bacon, pancakes, hold the home fries. The eggs were ordered over easy and came back perfect. That in itself is hard to get any where. He asked for the bacon to be well done and certainly received that! No overly greasy bacon here! The pancakes were huge and fluffy. I definitely had one happy husband. I, myself got the stuffed French toast. It was a generous Texas toast with a perfect sweet stuffing. The strawberry compote that was on top was the perfect addition. The French toast comes with a side of home fries. They were perfectly crispy, obviously homemade, and just savory! I could have eaten a giant heap of those. **note to try hash next time! Also, it may sound insignificant, but their coffee was just divine. Usually I won't let a waiter/tress keep filling my cup up, but lord keep that stuff coming. I wish Crostini all the best of luck and hope them much continued success! read more

I have been coming here for years and created this account just to leave my first review of a restaurant. The food is amazing and inexpensive, the staff is friendly and gives very personal service. It's a great place for regulars and newcomers alike. I can't say enough good things about the amazing home cooking, which the owner actually brought to me when I was in the hospital! You'll love this family-owned and operated restaurant! read more

Love it! Quaint with personable service. Muffins are fresh. Omelettes and fajitas done perfectly. Love the zucchini fajita and Italian Sunrise special. Dry local and friendly crowd and family run business. read more

My fiance and I have been here multiple times; we live in the area. The food and prices are great, and so are the owners! Love Crostini.

A very cute family owned breakfast/lunch place. The coffee is delicious, which is imperative at breakfast. The breakfast sandwiches are prices right and Delicious! Try the prosciutto and fresh motz sandwich for lunch. Fantastic. I'll be back MORE than once! read more

Fantastic egg sandwiches! Best I've had in a long time. Coffee was good too and you get personalized service - very welcoming. Would rather eat at a mom + pop restaurant any day over a commercialized business like McDonalds. read more

Really enjoyed breakfast here- a nice family run place with great service.

Great little place. Very friendly staff and the food is good. Love the breakfast specials.

The waitress was nice....but that doesn't always make for good food. The menu is limited and for what is served rather pricey. I ordered a bacon, egg & cheese sandwich with home fries @ $4.75 for the sandwich and another $2.50 for the home fries...both were greasy and non appetizing. The coffee was much to be desired. I was going to order the stuffed French toast but at a whopping $10.95 opted for the sandwich. All in all not a cheap place for breakfast. McDonalds would have been better. The breakfast menu itself is rather limiting and the inside was not really updated since Meadow Muffin left some time last year. It could be a cute place but needs someone's eye for décor...... read more

The best service here, they remember your face and treat you so kindly. The food is amazing and their hash brows are to DIE for. I go all the time! Such cheap prices as well. read more

Small hole in the wall but those are typically the places you can typically good food. Excellent service it a very small limited menu and on the pricey side for some things. I ordered the French toast- it was just ok (a lil eggy). My friend meal came with pancakes, eggs and home fries but no meat option. Her pancakes were decent. Home fries and eggs were good. Both of our food came out Luke warm. read more

Disappointed. My breakfast sandwich came out un-toasted when I asked for it toasted. Also, I wish they offered fresh fruit on the menu. Nothing to write home about, I've had better..and that's not saying much. read more

Delicious breakfast my boyfriend and i had here. Hidden jewel. Touched with italian love in every dish! We will be back