From what I learned, Papa T's is a town staple. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but…read morefrom the inside it feels like an 80'd diner. If your not local I suggest you sit at the bar and try the local soda with all kinds of flavors that range from pineapple to strawberry or grape and of course you can't go wrong with trying the local cola. During my time in Connecticut I visited Papa T's twice. The first time I had the broccoli cheddar soup of the day and a side of one meatball. Hands down the best broccoli soup I've ever had and can't forget to mention that it's huge and filling on its own. The meatballs are as home made as it gets. In fact they reminded me of the Catbone meatballs except these have a $3 price tag and are bigger and yummier. The second time around I knew I could only order one thing because it was going to be a lot of food no matter what so I decided to try the chicken parmigiana with grape soda. Once again, best chicken parmigiana I've ever had in my life. I think you can go wrong with ordering anything at this restaurant - including a slice of Pixar that looks like half a pie!

Very disappointed. I had three meat scramble home fries and rye toast. The toast was great, the…read moreeggs just a touch too salty and the home fries so overly salted they were inedible. Kathy's French toast was okay with the glaring exception that the "Texas" toast must have walked to CT as it appeared to be regular sandwich bread. The fresh strawberries were fresh and quite good. We won't be back. The server was very nice though.

Such an amazing place! For someone who is not a regular, this place is really cozy a very vibrant…read moreambience and lovely service. It gets packed on a Sunday morning but definetly worth the wait. Will be here again soon!! Food is great with no hiccups or issues. My wife is the worst critic 9f food and she loveled it ...gotta try it!

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.

Diner seems old school but this Diner is anything but old school! It's a great atmosphere with very…read morebright lighting but subtle. Soon as you walk in your eyes feast on a case of deserts that will make anyone drool! We ordered lunch meals and no disappointment! We had wings too but no picture we gobbled them up to quickly. We plan to make this a regular stop when in this area, by the way the wait staff is super friendly as well. We sat for a bit but a staff member, Nikki, noticed and took our order and expedited our food

You've eaten at diners, but this one has a positive upbeat energy - which is not typical for diners…read more- and is hard to articulate. I think it's a combination of the staff on the floor, the lighting, the cleanness and decor. While I often get any of the breakfast items, my go to is the spanakopita. If I was to change anything, it would be to offer beer on draft instead of just bottles, and offer darker beers (my personal preference), but they are a diner and not a pub

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.

Still good, but still lacking…read more Doing my revisits, and Mitchell's is one of those places that I go to hoping for something new but being disappointed. They do the basics well, and they do try. But anything beyond the norm is usually not so great. My last outing here, got their tenderloin Benedict and a grilled banana nut muffin. The muffin was really good, toasted in butter, sweet but not overly so, no off flavors and nice and warm. The Benedict eggs and English muffin were cooked well. The hollandaise was creamy but needed some salt, and the tenderloin was overcooked and not seasoned. The marinade didn't bring much in the way of flavor, and although the steak did have a little crust it did so at the detriment of the cook of the steak. It was good, but lacking. If you stick to standards you'll do well. It's a good local spot for breakfast fare though

Came here for a quick lunch while in the area. ordered a 7 oz cheeseburger. My partner got 2…read morepancakes and a side of spuds. Food was made quickly and service was fast and friendly. I was impressed that the cooked my burger medium like I asked for.

Rein's NY Style Deli is an awesome place to grab a bite to eat right off the Turnpike in Vernon,…read moreCT. It's has the vibe of a New York deli and offers everything from a small market and bakery items to a full sit-down restaurant. They serve you several pickles while you wait to order. There is a large menu with something for everyone. The sandwiches are all really good. I had a Turkey Reuben and we also enjoyed some matzo ball soup. Parking is easy since the deli is in a strip mall with plenty of parking spaces.

We love to stop by Rein's whenever passing through the area. The menu is extensive and there are so…read moremany products for purchase in their store section, ready made meals, sides,pickles, candies, desserts, cookies, bread, bagels, bialis and lots more. Service was fast and friendly and it was great to see so many of the young staff hustling and working hard but with good attitudes. We brought home some Bialis and bagels after enjoying our meal. Fantastic! Prices are still decent and portions are generous. Plenty of parking.

Breakfast this morning w three friends. Two live in Ellington nearby, soooooo…read more Service is exceptional. Several of the waitstaff have been here many years, and know what they're doing. My 3 egg Western omelet was perfectly cooked, and loaded w diced ham, peppers, onion and cheddar. Home fries ok, nothing special. Everyone enjoyed their choices....pancakes, breakfast sandwich, etc. Coffee bottomless. Cash only (ATM on-site). No egg surcharge. Ample parking. 4.5 stars

This was a great way to start my Mother's Day Morning. Food was excellent, and I would so order…read moreanother waffle here. The strawberries and syrup made it so much better. They cooked the eggs and the bacon just right and the ambiance was very relaxing too. Good spot to go for breakfast in the beautiful farm town of Ellington. Service was great too.

We went for a group party. The server was wonderful and the food was ok. The wine was $12 for a…read moreglass- that's ridiculous and they never asked me what I wanted and delivered the most expensive one to me. That is disappointing that your server never asked me what I wanted. The food was edible but nothing outstanding. I would not return personally to eat there.

Reliably good food and service Super convenient location…read morefor us Great patio space !!!!

We had a large party (10-12 people) to celebrate my son's successful doctoral dissertation at…read moreUConn. He chose Willington Pizza House because it's his favorite place to have pizza... and now we know why. I am still in shock that the total bill for 9 hungry college kids and two hungry out-of-town parental units was still under $200. We did have pitchers of cider too - and everyone left with food. Speaking of food - the pizza my husband and I split was cheese, extra cheese, sausage, mushroom, and pepperoni. The crust of the pizza was phenomenal - you don't get a crust like that anywhere in California. Crunchy outside, chewy inside with a slight saltiness -- almost like a fine sourdough... I don't know- it was absolutely delicious. The salad we had was also good, but the pizza is what sticks to my memory - and probably my belly too! The server was great, and she handled all of us with laughter, kindness, and great service. I wish we lived in CT, just so we could eat here more often!

Went with my daughter. I got the Chef salad without onions, tomatoes, olives. Honey mustard…read moredressing. Daughter got the red gf pizza. My salad was fresh and delicious. I did order it with out olives but it arrived with lots iof olives which I pushed to one side. Daughter said the hot cheese dip was really good, chips tasted like any chips out of a bag. She said her pizza wasn't good, crust tasted like frozen gf crust and wasn't much cheese on it. Service was great. Place was clean. Handicap bathroom was also clean. Wasn't the best meal we ever had but was our 1 st time here. Maybe our next time here will be better.