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    3.1 (88 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    " Bacon Mac N Cheese Burger"

    This place was a complete letdown. I came in for the first time very hungry ready to enjoy a bacon mac & cheese burger, but it was nothing like what was advertised. First, I waited forever just to be served a plain burger--no mac, no cheese, just disappointment. I sent it back, thinking they'd fix it, but they took forever AGAIN and I thought they were making it When it finally came out, I couldn't believe it. There were maybe 8 macaroni noodles on the whole burger. You could literally count each noodle. Where was the creamy mac & cheese the menu promised? Good luck finding it. To top it off, the water tasted awful--like toilet water, honestly. This was such a frustrating experience, and I'll never be coming back. If you're going to charge for something special, at least make it worth the hype. fires were good tho.

    Sarah C.

    Haven't been here in 3 years so we were in the neighborhood and my son wanted it. Walked in and was sat right away we had a friendly older waitress. My son ordered a Turkey Melt, he took one bite and said it was delicious and with the Turkey melt he ordered mashed potatoes, that was a different story he didn't care for it and he loves potatoes, I was shocked on that one so I grabbed my fork and took a little bit and I cannot explain it just wasn't great at all. My boyfriend ordered a Burger which in his words " a Burger is a Burger" and I ordered a classic BLT which was actually pretty good and different from the other restaurants I ordered from. I believe it's the bread though I am not certain but something about this BLT is different in taste. The place could use some updating though, it just looks stuck from the late 90's, more tables would be nicer than booths, no offense to my other half he is a big guy and squeezed into the booth. Nice place, good food.

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    Chris C.

    This is an update to the review I wrote for this restaurant five years ago and people............. It gets worse. This restaurant chain used to be beloved in the New England area and now I can plainly see why they're closing down left and right. It's sad because they had the unique niche of the ice cream being the big finish of the meal. Sadly, it's everything that leads up to the ice cream which is sub par. Again my responsibility as a yelp elite is to let you know the spots to go and the which ones to avoid with your family. The TLDR is don't come here. The service is again super slow even when empty (I have pictures) the waitress brought out the wrong food (again it wasn't busy here) the food is and dare I say, it smells a little funny in here. Clearly the sun is setting on this franchise and the quality of the service is going down right along with it. Friendly's is like that old family dog who's lived a full life but now he's old and tired. He doesn't come when you call. He poops and pees in his bed at night and you fastly approaching the date to put him to sleep. It's been real old friend and we had some fun memories but it's all over.

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    Breakaway Bistro

    4.3
    (21 reviews)
    0.7 mi

    Causal cafe that with high quality ingredients and entrees that come in large portions…read more Primarily serve lunch, but also have breakfast Th-Sun I came here with my parents and fiance on a Thursday for lunch, and it was totally empty. We each got a sandwich with a side of fries, and they were all huge and delicious!

    "And I can break away to the better life Where the shackles…read morenever hold me down I'm gonna make a way for each happy day As my life turns around" (The Beach Boys) You might understandably think your navigation system has gone kerflooey when you set a course for the Breakaway Bistro at 195 W Main St in Avon. That's because when you pull into the shopping plaza.....you don't see it. But if you circle around to the right, you'll see it on the side of the strip mall's buildings. And trust me, this spot is definitely worth hunting down to experience a standout breakfast or lunch. We walked in a little before 1:00 yesterday and found a table for two in the back left corner of the dining room, so we had a good view of the entire room. I have to tell ya, the place was packed! Breakaway closes at 3:00 every day except Sunday (2:00), and there were breakfast and lunch menus out, plus a few daily specials. My wife went with a "William's Ham Panini" ($17) with thin sliced ham, bacon, caramelized onions, cheddar and honey mustard on a grilled panini. We both were struck at how much ham was piled onto her sandwich. She had a few choices for a side dish and put her nickel down on potato salad. I went with The JT Salad ($16). The menu says it's been their "best-selling salad 25 years and counting". It was a big portion of mixed greens served with house balsamic dressing, grape tomatoes, gorgonzola cheese, and grilled chunks of teriyaki glazed chicken breast. It was stellar, with plenty of that yummy cheese and chicken. The only sour note with our lunch was a rather steep $4.25 for a glass of iced tea that was half-filled with ice. The food was very good and a decent amount of leftovers came home with us for another day. I was unexpectedly impressed by how crowded Bistro was on a random Monday. I bet you'll be too.

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    3.6
    (330 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    It's been a few years since I've dined at Market Place of Avon. What sets Market Place apart is…read morethat that they offer a wide selection of options, from seafood, to bowls, to burgers, to steak and more. They have a beautiful, spacious interior, with such a warm feel from all of the exposed wood. In the warmer months their outdoor patio is open. I started with the White Sangria, this was refreshing and lightly sweet, I enjoyed picking the tiny apple pieces afterwards. For the app we got the Brussel Sprouts. These were crispy, with goat cheese, crushed pecans and dates. These were excellent! The roasted beet salad was a bit odd. I couldn't find a single beet. It wasn't bad, it had a ton of kale. The winner was Ahi Tuna Bowl. This had rice, avocado, cucumber, edamame and tuna, topped with sriracha. This was flavorful, tasty and a generous portion. I would return here again.

    I've been a longtime fan of Market Place in Avon, and one of the main reasons I visited was for the…read moreVeggie Haystack. It was a unique, delicious menu item that set the restaurant apart from other local options. I was very disappointed to learn that the Veggie Haystack has been removed from the menu. For customers who enjoyed vegetarian options, it was a standout dish and one of the reasons I chose to dine here. Unfortunately, without it on the menu, I don't have much reason to return. I hope management listens to customer feedback and brings the Veggie Haystack back. If it returns, I'll gladly come back and update my review

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    3.9
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    Visited on a Friday evening and was able to be seated right away with no wait. The waitress was…read moreattentive and helpful walking me through the menu and picking out some items that were gluten free. I chose to get the veggie burger with fries and my boyfriend got the outlaw burger smashed with eggplant fries. The veggie burger was made in house and excellent, but definitely needed two hands and many napkins to eat. It was the perfect amount of spicy. The fries are shoe string and crispy and delicious. They also had fantastic, soft gluten free buns which is rare to find. My boyfriend enjoyed his burger, too. He also loved my fries (typical) and his fries. My boyfriend also got a strawberry milkshake that he said was excellent. I had a strawberry mojito and it was STRONG but good. Definitely made the drink worth the money. The only thing I didn't like on the plate was the pickles. The waitress said they were made in house "bread and butter" style but they kind of just tasted like honey. I'm a pickle lover and these ones did not do it for me. The resturant itself was comfortable (with their own parking lot which is rare in West Hartford) but I didn't love the layout. It kind of reminded me of a church community center with a bunch of tables in a basement and not the best artwork. Compared to other Max locations, this one's decor was a little lack luster. I also did not love that there was a charge to have my fries prepared in a separate gluten free fryer. That being said, this was a solid, higher end burger restaurant with a unique menu and plenty of non-burger options.

    This place is seriously never a miss. Every time I come here, it hits the mark no exceptions. The…read moreburgers are hands down some of the best I've had, always cooked perfectly and full of flavor. And the spinach and artichoke dip? Absolutely addictive. It's creamy, well-seasoned, and just the right balance of cheesy and savory. The ambience is another reason I keep coming back. It has such a great vibe , welcoming, and perfect whether you're going out with friends or just want a solid meal in a good atmosphere. And I have to mention the waitressing is always on point. Friendly, attentive, and genuinely makes the experience even better. You can tell they care about the customers. Overall, this spot never disappoints. Consistently amazing food, great energy, and top-tier service every single time.

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