Tried again, way too pricy for what you get…read more Been to way too many breakfast spots, so much so that I've run out of local spots to try. So decided to give another go to some places that need another try. The space inside is decorated well, it's very homey and plenty of tables. The server was very nice and had recommendations when asked. I opted for the raspberry beignets and the bananas foster French toast. Food came out quickly, and I took my pics and dug in. The raspberry beignets were pretty much donut holes covered in raspberry and vanilla sauce. The raspberry filling was there, but wasn't very pronounced. For 3 bucks a beignets, it's very expensive. But it was sweet enough and fried fresh. The observant will note that the French toast looks a lot like pancakes. They specify on the menu that you can choose either, but either I was never asked which I wanted or I failed to advocate for my preference. I decided to roll with it, since it could be a mistake from either end. Pancake batter was overworked, bananas were slightly warmed up but done so on the griddle. Picked up the onion funk from their home fries, leading to a rather unpleasant bite. Quality issues can be overlooked if the price is reasonable. For 28 dollars for two dishes, the price is way too high for what I got. As a local breakfast spot, there's not many around that area. If you need breakfast and are unwilling to drive another 5-10 minutes for other options, the food is okay and portions are reasonable. It's pricy, stick to the savory, and don't expect more than the basics.

So very disappointed in the Biscuits and gravy. When I opened the to go container, there was maybe…read morea Tablespoon of gravy for the biscuits making it soggy and inedible. The gravy should cover the biscuits so you're not able to see them. Next time use a ladle please!

Pros: great furniture and design, nice lunch options, including a gluten-free sandwich. You can…read moreeat on tables outside, and there is soy milk for dairy-free. Cons: they have really got to turn off the "radio" and stream some nice jazz. The oldies/classics radio station doesn't match the ambiance and ruins my studying!

Super inclusive menu... gluten free, even a vegan sandwich option and non dairy milks for no extra…read morecharge. So that's cool. Plus there's an art gallery in the building. I agree it has a lot of potential. However the coffee is mediocre at best. My iced coffee had a few sad small ice cubes but it still tasted watered down. It's really unfortunate.. I'd love a good coffee shop on campus but I only come here if I don't have time to walk to Starbucks in the morning. And I never go to Starbucks when I'm not in school. I hope they do something about the drink quality!! Please! UConn craves a a cute coffee shop.

Another wonderful lunch. The salads are all fresh and full of yumminess. After healthy salads we…read moreindulged in a slice of molten chocolate cake. Our only complaint was how loud it was, but the waitress willingly moved our table to a quieter spot. It was too hot to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful gardens. A perfect excuse to return.

I should've taken a picture. It would say much more than my words. Either way, my wife ordered the…read moreberry pancake special and it was incredibly good. I ordered two poached eggs, bacon, and home fries. The bacon was fine, a little chewy but some people like that. The home fries, again, fine. But, the eggs we cold and disgusting. Poached eggs, by their very nature, are cooked uniformly. Unlike fried eggs, they are submerged in water and cooked all the way around. These eggs came back with uncooked whites that resembled mucus. I'm sure the eggs were sitting there, waiting on the other orders to be fulfilled. Not wanting to be a hassle, I plowed through, scooping the cold uncooked whites to the side and discovered a piece of not so small egg shell in it. I told the waitress there was an egg shell in the eggs, they were a bit undercooked and cold. Instead of receiving an apology or accommodations, she said she'll share the info with the owner. I was then given an excuse as to why there was an egg shell in the eggs "we use farm fresh eggs and they're very fragile". I use farm fresh eggs at home, they are fragile. It doesn't take more than a moment to remove the shell before cooking and serving it to a customer. She didn't remove the meal from the ticket or discount it and she never apologized. Like I said, just an excuse. All that being said, the place is beautiful, indoors and outside. My wife's pancake was delicious. I'm sure many things on the menu are delicious. They also seemed short staffed. And I won't wright a place off because of one meal and one server. Could be an off day for the chef/cook. The server isn't a always an indicator of the restaurant's values. I do wish she was more accommodating - especially at those prices - but it could've been a perfect storm of being short staffed, rushed cook, and a server that doesn't care.

Leo and Eli the goats, great service give em both a raise…read more No but actually great service from the both of them very friendly and the atmosphere of the restaurant was amazing everyone was so friendly Food was fantastical

Tried again, good basic diner fare…read more On my re-trek of breakfast spots, decided to give this place another try as it's outside my normal travel zone and the previous experience was lacking. Inside is nice, homey and marches the vibe of a classy New England breakfast dining space. Server was manning the counter and was attentive and helpful. Menu took pride in its Benedict's, and I saw they did a biscuit and gravy. So I opted for their biscuit Benedict to see how that fared. With a side of corned beef hash. Food came out quickly, took pics and dug in. The Benedict was an assembly line Bennie. Biscuits were freshly made in house but salty, eggs perfectly poached and hollandaise was savory. Sausage was a generic sausage patty, and hash browns were delightfully crispy potato pieces. The corned beef hash was cooked well, loaded with lots of meat and very little potato. Which was good, cause the potato was undercooked. I was also overcharged for the corned beef hash, charged the full price when it should've been the add on price. Was 5 bucks additional, but still not cool. As a diner, it checks all the boxes. Good cheap food done well enough. It's nothing to call home about, but a place to go if you're in UConn and have the family visiting.

I've reviewed Radial's other area location and I'm a fan. So I won't spend too much time on this…read moreone. The space is much larger here and has more of a stylish vibe. Let's call it Modern Country. It seemed to be a spot where Students study and much of the seating was taken. I like Radial's Cold Brew. It's rich, smooth. I do have a comment for consideration though. I am an all year iced coffee drinker. I prefer iced coffee to cold brew. I also prefer a light medium, or medium roast with a bright flavor profile. Offering a rich Cold Brew and a bright iced coffee would be a level up. They have some pastries and treats. I didn't try any food in this visit. I know they used to have Small State food at the other location and I understand they don't any more. That's too bad. It was a nice feature. 4.5 Stars

his is such a great spot for coffee. The space is very open, yet it still has a warm, cozy feel…read more All of their syrups are homemade and not overly sweet, which I really appreciated. They offer whole milk, skim, and one alternative milk option. The coffee itself is delicious--you can tell it's made with care. I've been to their Vernon location, but this one also has a very cute outdoor seating area. I'm really looking forward to coming back during the warmer months.

Went twice this week for breakfast service was good. I had hot coffee and blueberry French toast…read morethe 1st time. Another day I went and I had western omelette and peppermint bark iced coffee. The hashbrowns nicely seasoned. It's cute inside. I will go back to try the Mexican breakfast next time I'm in the area.

"Simple" and "no frills" are the words that come to mind when describing this establishment. I've…read morebeen here for both breakfast and dinner. Service was acceptable, but lacking in level of personality or engagement. For me, these characteristics are memorable and would help inspire me to come back. The food was as described on the menu, but equally lacking in pizazz. My Mexican Bowl was lukewarm and my friends' burgers were both well-done, despite only one of them asking for it being this way, and the fries were overcooked. I like crispy, but not to the over-the-top degree to which they were done. Bottom line: Eat here if you are hungry and your needs will be met, but this place could use a lift in sparkle and quality.

Luanns is a weekly stop for us. We live everything but our top family favorites are the breakfast…read moresandwiches, quiche, protein shakes, black raspberry iced tea, and taco salad. And the cinnamon rolls!

I could kit love this place more! I like that they open early so I can grab an indulgent latte or…read morescrumptious cinnamon roll to enjoy before anyone else at my house is awake! You can drive thru or go inside, either way you can grab homemade, delicious cupcakes, muffins, salads, sandwiches and coffee, tea or creative lattes, all serviced with genuine warmth and kindness by the staff. I go out of my way to support this locally-owned business because I appreciate the time and quality ingredients they put into every menu item. I often stop in to buy some tins of cinnamon rolls for my customers, a steal at $9.99 for 8 freshly baked rolls, and customers often say "that was the best cinnamon roll I have ever eaten"!!!

Honestly the best doughnuts I've had, which made sense after I learned they're all made-to-order…read moreinstead of sitting out! They're light and fluffy with just a little crisp on the outside, and absolutely 0 greasy taste/texture. Their blueberry glaze was especially outstanding, but there wasn't a single one in the six-pack that we didn't love. PLUS 2/3 of the flavors are always changing! And they have daily coffee flavors! The doughnut flavors are really unique too (think chocolate pretzel, maple bacon, etc.). Even better, everything they sell/use is sourced from CT. Slight points off for the atmosphere (it's very cute but could use some sound dampening), but let's be real - it's a place designed to pick up your doughnuts and go, not sit and linger, so I'm not dinging it down from the 5-star review it deserves. We're DEFINITELY coming back!

Good doughnuts, basic toppings, great owner…read more Came here because we knew the owner from a local pizza spot that always looked after us when we would stop by. He decided to branch out and make a tiny donut shop, so we wanted to swing by and give him a try. The shop is small, designed more for your pick up and go crowd. The signage is a little small, so you will need to know where to go to find it. The selection of donuts is akin to specialty cookie shops. They keep a standard selection of doughnuts on demand but also rotate out a few types to keep things fresh. You order your doughnuts with the cashier, and then get to watch your doughnuts get dipped and packed right in front of you. We got a dozen of these little doughnuts. Took our pics then dug in. As a doughnut, they are good. They are a cake doughnut with a little vanilla in the batter to give it a mellow buttery floral flavor note. Not majorly noticeable, but just enough to make it better than just straight up cake. The best bite was the strawberry shortcake. Fresh strawberries with a light whipped cream gives that flavor profile one would expect from a very solid strawberry shortcake. The rest were of varying states of okay for the toppings. The maple bacon was good, the local maple glaze was very maple forward and tasty. The bacon crumbles needed to be cooked more. They were a little too soft and chewy for that style of doughnut. The doughnuts with chocolate syrup needs a better chocolate syrup. Would probably replace with a chocolate drizzle instead. Would hold up better if not eaten immediately. Some of the glazes were not made in house, and were a bit too strong for some of the other toppings on them. They will need to figure out a way to tweak these glazes to not be overpowering. As a destination spot I would expect an elevated product, and this shop is not set up to be elevated just yet. It's set up to be a local morning doughnut place, which is valid but will need to fight to get people to see them. There's some promise to this business idea. They will need to commit to either a boutique tiny doughnut shop or a local pick up and on demand delivery spot. Either one could work, but they need to find their footing first. For those interested in trying this place, it's a good spot for a little sweet treat. Stick to the non-chocolate flavors, get enough to share, and enjoy!

Seen the posts and videos on instagram and finally was in the area to check this place out. I chose…read moreto try for my first shake the "Cinnamon Toast Cheesecake" and I was quite pleased with how it tasted. I chuckled seeing a sprinkle of cinnamon toast crunch cereal bites on top. Certainly a place I will visit again and again when in town. Judging by the posts on instagram there are always monthly flavors to check out and try.

They continue to have amazing prices with excellent donuts and danish. Always a hit to bring in a…read morefew dozen for the colleagues in the office.

In response to my social media content concerning donuts, I received many recommendations for…read moreGerry's Donuts in Ellington. Those people gave me some rules too. Get there as close to their 6 am opening as possible because they may run out of their most popular donuts by 8 if not earlier. And bring cash. I arrived at 6:15 a.m. There was a steady flow of people, but no line and no apparent missing donut types. The donuts run on the smaller side, but they are a good value. Like $8 a dozen good value. The donuts were obviously fresh made and well executed. They were smartly packaged too. I tried parts of a cruller, a crumb, a cherry, a chocolate toasted coconut and a toasted coconut. All tasty. Great texture. High quality donuts. Gerry's has a classic vibe. There are some tables and some counter seats. Everybody I saw got takeout. Service was helpful and efficient. Gerry's Donuts is a 25 minute drive for me. But it would be worth visiting again. 4.5 Stars