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Hidden Kitchen Route 80

4.4 (347 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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loaded baked potato omelette ($16)
Chassidie L.

My partner and I saw this place on TikTok and have been wanting to try their ghost drinks ever since! Unfortunately the day we went they ran out of the ube ghost and only the PB fluff was left. It was not very good... No flavor and unsweetened. We went on a Sunday around 11am. We waited over 40 minutes when we were told it was going to be a 15 minute wait. I am totally okay with waiting over an hour for a place but I just wished we were told a non-sugar coated time. On top of that, when I went inside to check on the waitlist after 40 minutes, there were 2 other parties of 2 below us on the waitlist that were already given seats... A bit unfair to me. The food was good but nothing out of the ordinary compared to other diners. My loaded baked potato omelette was supposed to come with sour cream but didn't, leaving it a bit dry. And my partner got a pancake combo that was supposed to come with sausage but it never came either. The server was kind and you can tell she was trying her best but it was just so busy. The food is more affordable than other places and there are lots of options. Perhaps if we went on a weekday it would have been better.

Mirian G.

My sister and I really love this place and haven't had a chance to visit since the ownership change. It still has that same cozy vibe of the old hidden kitchen, but with a more condensed menu and some fun coffee options. The service is always top tier.

Carlene S.

Nice atmosphere - very quaint and clean. The staff is friendly, kind, and attentive. I like the mix of booths, tables, and counter seating. My husband had the omelette with home fries and toast which was awesome. I had the pancakes which I found to be too dry and thick. Our son had a short stack of pancakes - one was burnt, the other was raw in the middle. Although I would not order pancakes here again, I will definitely try the Eggs Benedict next time. I feel that their menu offers a nice selection of options for anyone to find something they would enjoy. Definitely looking forward to visiting this adorable place again.

Avocado Toast with bacon
Djuana B.

My daughter brought me here today for a Pre-Mother's Day Brunch. It's a cute little place. We were seated right away at the last available table. Our server, Nicole, was very attentive and friendly. The menu is EXTENSIVE and it took a bit for us to decide what we wanted. I ordered the Wild Bill's Omelet and my daughter had the Avocado Toast with a side of bacon. Both were delicious. We each also had a traditional and margarita mimosa. We liked the original better, but they were both good. Overall great experience. We'll definitely be back.

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Christy M H.

Our time here was the bomb! The workers are super friendly, patient and efficient. The place is cozy, not too big but well spaced out so I recommend calling before coming in if it's a holiday. This place is a favorite for sure. Their menu has A LOT to choose from and they have unique items they've created here (like the churro waffle). We ordered a variety of breakfast food which was all cooked perfectly. I think about their bacon at night. We tried out their mimosas and also enjoyed them! Now we have to come in for lunch food to confirm that everything they have is perfection. Cannot wait to come back into this business and 100% recommend it to anyone around. 10/10

Shianne P.

I have been here several times. I am going to work my way through this gigantic menu. They have so many cool foods and unique foods. Their food is delicious. I have never had a bad meal there. Their staff is super friendly, and they always steer me in the right direction of what I Should pick that day, since I'm always choosing between three or four items. I definitely recommend the breakfast nachos. I like to try to order a main meal, and then one of the unique French toast, pancakes or Waffles. I like to share with whomever is at the table with me. This place is also a good size and it's adorable.

The super stuffed Chaffinch Omelet
Barbara G.

One of my favorite spots for breakfast. They serve lunch as well and I've no doubt that everything is delicious. On this latest visit, I chose the Chaffinch Omelet. Bacon, Granny Smith apples, and brie stuff this super fluffy omelet. Absolutely scrumptious!

Don't forget the confectioners sugar and bananas.
Marie R.

Breakfast was interesting. It is great when chefs are creative and design concoctions others would not have even imagined. It would be hard to believe anyone could walk out still hungry. For us, it is a long ride and the place needs some major updating. However, the staff is friendly and the menu has an amazing variety of selections. I had the Elvis stuffed French toast again. The owners really try to please!

Thanksgiving Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce on a toasted roll. Side of pasta salad. DELISH
Rose C.

Since it's Thanksgiving weekend, I remembered that great Gobbler sandwich I had last summer. I decided to order and pick it up to go. This sammy is crazy good. I wolfed it down as soon as I got home. There was so much turkey, I even shared some with the doggos. The place had a line out the door waiting to be seated for breakfast which they serve on Sundays till 1:30pm. I still can't believe I haven't eaten breakfast here yet. Next time!

Terri D.

Exceptional service, friendly atmosphere, delicious food. My boys (ages 6 & 2) and I braved coming in this morning for breakfast. I say braved because typically my husband is with us and the thought of me taking them alone could have been a total disaster, but we braved it nonetheless. Upon walking in, we were immediately greeted and felt welcomed. The boys even patiently waited to be seated. Normally, I would have to whip out iPads, coloring activities, trucks and the kitchen sink to entertain them, but none of this was needed. They were perfectly content admiring the vast array of different hot sauces to choose from on our table and were just happy to be there and going out to a special breakfast with mommy. I ordered an omelet with sausage, broccoli and American cheese. The boys each had a mickey mouse pancake, dazzled up with blueberries, raspberry sauce smiles and whipped cream bowties. Devoured. They even started stealing my omelet and bites of my toast when they were done with theirs. We ordered a bacon, double egg and cheese on a roll to go to bring home to my husband and packed up a warm blueberry muffin too. If you're looking for a kid-friendly breakfast, this is the spot. It's not just a Hidden Kitchen, it's a hidden gem.

Blake F.

Amazing food What great little place Great service!!! Was only upset because I don't live closer because there were so many great sounding dishes and my food didn't disappoint at all Didn't Suck!!!

Michele O.

Best breakfast in Connecticut with ENORMOUS portions! Be prepared to wait on busy weekend days and holidays, but don't get discouraged, because the food is worth it! Get their biscuits and gravy made with local sausage, or one of their fresh, house-made muffins, and try a brunch cocktail!

This frittata was amazing! Goat cheese, fig and prosciutto, topped with arugula. So good . Friendly staff and great service.

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Such a hidden Gem! The food is amazing and the staff are so friendly! The ambiance is so cozy too! A must visit for yourself!!

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Fabulous food and great staff!!! Makes you want to keep coming back!! Definitely recommend!

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Is it weekend brunch (Sat & Sunday) or Sunday brunch?

Breakfast menu served Saturday and Sunday 7:30 - 1:30 Mimosas and Bloody Marys. No lunch menu on weekend.

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No. Up until noon- at least during the week. Not sure about the weekend.

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Little Riggs

Little Riggs

4.3(52 reviews)
6.1 mi

Atrocious service. After waiting for more than 30 mins the server comes over and told us that…read morethey're out of an ingredient for one of our orders. So my daughter had to select another sandwich. She apologized for the delay stating that they had printer issues back there. So basically she was not checking on the status of our order for over 30 mins !! There were only 4 tables with customers and 2 were done eating. There were 2 servers! Our food was finally delivered after the other table, who arrived way after us. After waiting for an hour our food was not even hot! My daughter's sandwich had burnt bacon (this is the new replacement for what she originally ordered). Our server was nowhere to be seen after we were done so we asked the other server for a box and our bill. Finally our server arrives with the bill. No apology for the delay or poor service, no acknowledgment of the service failure at all. Paid full price!! We will not come back and sharing that one of the waitress is just awful!

My sister and I stopped by Little Riggs for Sunday brunch before taking her to the train station to…read morehead back to Hartford. I'd seen this place recommended on Yelp a few times but had never made it over until today. When we walked in, we honestly thought they were closed because there was only one four-top occupied and one person sitting at the bar. We grabbed a table for two, and I started with a mimosa while my sister ordered a coffee before eventually joining me with a mimosa. She had the OG breakfast sandwich, a classic that really hit the spot. I ordered the Madame Monsieur with fries, and everything was cooked perfectly. The food tasted fresh and made to order, which is always appreciated. Our server, Angelina, also made an excellent mimosa the orange juice to Prosecco ratio was just right (a small detail that makes a big difference!). Service was on the slower side, but from what we could tell, Angelina was the only server working, so it was understandable. The restaurant itself is small, cozy, and has the charm of a little café, making it a nice place to enjoy a relaxed brunch. Overall, a very enjoyable first visit. I'll definitely be back to try more from the menu.

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Little Riggs - Inside seating

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Little Riggs - Bar area

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Nellie’s - Kids fish sticks

Nellie’s

4.0(70 reviews)
5.7 mi

My review addresses only the many vegan dishes here, so unless you're vegan you might want to skip…read moremy review. Nellie's is a surprising vegan-friendly restaurant in an equally surprising dockside location. Off the beaten path from downtown Branford, it is easily overlooked amid all the large pleasure and fishing boats both moored in the Branford River and dry-docked on land and in colossal hangers. Given its maritime environment, you'd expect its menu would be heavy with fish and sea animals, yet it also offers many vegan options, in fact more vegan dishes than vegetarian dishes. Don't be dissuaded by its nondescript name more appropriate for a horse, as in "Whoaaaa, Nellie." As evidenced by a streetside old signage, its more decorous former full name was Nellie's Green Restaurant, but somewhere along the way the word "Green" unfortunately got dropped from the name. Fortunately, its many vegan dishes were not dropped from the menu. They speak fluent vegan here. In addition to being marked with "V" for Vegan, the word "Vegan" stands out as the predominant first word in the names of the vegan dishes. That's Vegan 'Crab' Cakes. Vegan Layer Dip. Vegan Ceviche. Vegan Tacos. Vegan 'Crab' Cake Wrap. Vegan Burger. There's also Avocado Toast, Guacamole and Chips, several entrées marked "VO," meaning Vegan Option by omission, and two salads and several side dishes, for instance Blackened Tofu, that all happen to be vegan without making a big show of it. I recommend the Vegan Burger, which is a house-made black bean patty, not pre-fab Beyond Impossibility mock meat. It comes by default with potato fries, but faulting deep-fried food I was able to upgrade my burger with one of the several vegan side dishes, in my case the Grilled Zucchini, which was delectable. My soul-mate soy-mate lunch-mate ordered the Vegan Tacos and a side of Blackened Tofu, and she enjoyed both. The spacious outdoor patio is larger than the ample indoor dining area, is fully sheltered from the blazing sun or dripping rain, and is perched right alongside the river, though during boating season the river is so cluttered with boats that it can hardly be described as picturesque. With the recent closure in nearby Westbrook of our dearly beloved all-vegan Shayna B's by the Sea, we intend to return to experience both Nellie's and the harbor during their quieter seasons.

Stopped here in June one afternoon with coworkers for some drinks and a bite to eat. We sat…read moreoutside and the ambiance was nice. The service was great too. I had a caesar salad (can't remember if it was the full size of side size) and truffle fries. Both were wonderful and filling. Generous amount of shaved parm on that salad too. I would definitely go back.

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Nellie’s - Another shot of the fireplace seating area

Another shot of the fireplace seating area

Nellie’s - Kale salad w/ grilled salmon

Kale salad w/ grilled salmon

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