Ok now. Let's start with a shout out to wait person Laura who is probably the best wait person in a 200 mile radius. Sunny, friendly, fast and professional. Didn't miss ONE beat. Then let's talk about the food and small town America vibe. It's an old school diner feel with a counter and photos on the walls. The menu is everything you expect from a legit diner -- burgers and fries and ice cold cokes. All perfectly prepared and presented. What did I have? Two eggs over medium on a toasted everything bagel with melted Swiss cheese and a side of fries. What did I get? Exactly what I ordered! And fast! Woohoo for McGrane's. They got it going on! read more

We went to McGrane's on the Green for the first time today for the Biscuits and Gravy. They had a generous amount of sausage gravy that completely buried the biscuits but it was lukewarm. The waitress disappeared before I could call it to her attention and I had to go up to the counter to let them know. They were very apologetic and heated up our plates but we could not finish them because they were not very appetizing. I had to flag down the waitress to ask for a coffee refill. My wife had a side of sausage patties which apparently gave her gastrointestinal distress. When we went to pay, we discovered they take CASH or CHECK ONLY. Luckily I had enough cash because I rarely carry cash any more. Sad because we were looking for a local breakfast spot. read more

McGrane's On the Green - Biscuits and Sausage Gravy - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winsted, Connecticut

This place is so cute! It's on the Winsted Green, and has a few spots around the building but most are reserved for a nearby bank. You'll probably be parallel parking. I went there for 2025 Winsted Restaurant Week. It is cash only, so check the menu ahead of time. The food came in amazing portions - my appetizers had six potatos skins and six chicken wings - they have more than buffalo. My burger looked like the bun split but fit well on the roll, and was juicy and perfectly cooked medium well. The close of the meal, NY style cheesecake, had chocolate drizzled on and was so smooth. I'm glad I saved my chips for later for cheesecake in the moment. The seating was tables and booths, and large single bathroom although a very low toilet. read more

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Well I ordered fries and it has a GREEN SPOT! When I tried to ask my waitress about it she ignored me and walked away. Fuck you bitch

First and only time I ordered from here, we got 3 different omelets and all three of us got sick. I have not been back since. Only heard good things about them and while we were knew in town and looking for a breakfast spot, we figured we'd try it and definitely regret it. read more

Stopped by for breakfast. I'd been here a few times before. The service had been good and the food ok so I figured it would be again. Sadly the food quality was poor. Pancakes dry and very thick. The eggs were not cooked to order despite a lengthy attempt to explain what I wanted. The waitress was very impatient and clearly inconvenienced by our order. I guess I'd have to admit she was rude. The food came and there was a hair on my plate. I asked a waitress to witness this hair hanging over the edge of my plate and all I got was sorry. No offer to replace my meal or comp it. Three people saw this plate and none were able to see a black hair on a white plate. In addition there was dried food on my knife from another patron and the bathrooms are dirty. BTW for the uninitiated you can't pay with a credit card here so bring cash. As a recent transplant to a town nearby I would have liked to continued to eat here. But the place is dirty and the food just isn't worth it. Someone isn't managing this situation well and it shows. read more

This is my favorite CT restaurant for casual dining: Excellent homemade food, friendly informal service, hometown feel!! Today I had the "Beef with vegetable" soup and a Reuben. Both weee excellent!! read more

Just went to mcgranes on a breakfast date with my dad and it was DISGUSTING!!! The eggs tasted fake and cheap, the bacon tasted like jerky, and the pancakes weren't very good either! Along with that, the syrup bottles are so cheap that we went to squeeze the bottle and the syrup cap fell off and went all over my dad's food AND we found a hair in our food. This place used to be good but idk what it is now... read more

They served my grandsons an egg with a huge egg shell and the other one an egg with no yolk at all. I order a Reuben with hard gross corned beef and bright orange thousand island. Nasty coleslaw. Diet Coke past the expiration date so tastes like bad seltzer. Bathroom out of service. "cook" was rude then to find out it was the owner because the usual cook was in the hospital! Will never return read more

The food was decent enough but definitrly not worth having to listen to Fox News the entire meal. Never again.

This a really reliable & friendly place. I've been driving it past it for about 5 years and finally stopped in twice in the last two weeks, for breakfast both times. Excellent & consistent bacon & eggs. I look forward to trying more items. Way better than stopping at the nearby McDonalds! Other patrons seem to be "locals" and folks at the counter definitely friendly. Server & cook (the owner?) also friendly and accommodating. No credit cards--but prices very reasonable too. read more

Welcoming & Friendly , food is wonderful From breakfast to evening dinner. We have enjoyed both read more

The food -excellent! One of the tastiest breakfasts ever! Not such a great atmosphere but the food and the service made up for it read more

Favorite diner style food, great breakfast. I've gone weekly for years, was my dad's favorite place too. My go-to is French toast, crispy bacon, and home fries... read more

Horrible customer service, rude, and argumentative. If you order for take out make sure you call way ahead because you'll have to wait 30 minutes or more for your food only to be treated rudely when they make a mistake. Plus the food was so bland. Not worth it all!!!! read more

Excellent go to breakfast place. Super friendly service which makes you feel most welcomed. Great breakfast fare, excellent service, most reasonable prices. read more

Food, prices and service is very good. Ambiance is ok for a diner. Been going there for several years mostly for breakfast but lunch and dinners are good too. read more

Was in the Winsted area at Noon today, so stopped at McGrane's on the Green for a lunch take-out. Went in a bit blind, signs in front indicated the place was either a diner or a sandwich shop. Or a pizza joint. Whatever, I was hungry and I was about to find out what the story was. Ordered the Cajun Turkey Melt sandwich w/ sweet potato fries. Meal came out after a short wait, was $7.95 plus tax. While I was waiting, noticed that McGrane's had a Boston-Irish theme to it (but I didn't hold that against them, even though I am a Yankees' fan). Hit the road with my food and ate it overlooking a nearby lake. The Cajun Turkey Melt was very tasty, meat had the right amount of spice, bread was toasted perfectly. I would certainly drop in again if I'm in the area. read more

McGrane's On the Green - Cajun Turkey Melt, at McGrane's On the Green in Winsted, CT - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winsted, Connecticut

Mcgranes was delicious, and the restaurant was clean. Our server was friendly and helpful. The place itself is nothing extraordinary, but it is clean and that is important. The bathroom is clean and was in good working order too. The menu had just the right amount of things on it and I felt it was reasonably priced. read more

$30 for 2 orders of chicken wings nothing but breading,only 1 wing sauced,I enjoy their breakfast,but if it's any other time of day,just go over to Kent read more

McGrane's On the Green - The clip of the wing - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winsted, Connecticut

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Not a bad place but please bring cash they do not take cards big down fall, they do have an Atm machine but you know that will cost you also. Food is okay, just for your information the oil they use is not separate they do everything in there my son who is highly allergic to sea food couldn't get French fries or chicken fingers which he was extremely bummed out about, so I had to order a whole Cheese pizza just for him. So if you want a little nice place to eat I say try it out. read more

Absolutely fantastic meal! I will constantly come here on weekends. Very friendly staff and some of the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had. Reasonable prices and a cozy atmosphere! read more

McGrane's On the Green - Biscuits and gravy!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Winsted, Connecticut

Food and service are mediocre. It is cash only but they do not tell you until you are ready to pay the bill. There is an ATM available but you are charged $3 per transaction by the establishment (as it indicated on the machine) so presumably this may a a fee on top of your bill!! Get with the times, McGrane's. Bring cash and keep high expectations at home. read more

The shrimp is great with the sweet potato fries and served nice and hot . With my Sprite soda. But sometimes with a chocolate milkshake!!! Been going for several years now. staff is friendly! read more

I ordered a breakfast platter that said on the menu included with toast and hash browns. I got the toast. I asked if the hash browns were coming and the server said the hash browns are the toast. Also, the mashed potatoes taste like packets of mash. Service was 3/5. Food 0/5 read more

A wonderful place with friendly people. Stopped in for some clam chowder and fish & chips. The bowl of chowder was so big (and tasty too!) I had to go straight to a piece of home blueberry pie. Whenever I'm in town I'll be stopping by for more good food and smiles. read more

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This place is a delivery lifesaver. Great breakfasts and surprisingly excellent pizza! The low reviews are from deplorable Trump humping Kyles and Karens. read more

One of the only breakfast places left in town! I went the lunch route and got the buffalo chicken wrap and my friend got the Philly cheesesteak. The buffalo chicken has a good amount of meat, you can add in whatever you want! The Philly cheesesteak was your traditional cheesesteak with your choice of cheese. This is a warm and friendly family owned business. read more

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Everytime I'm in this area we stop either for the breakfast or the lunch. SOMETIMES BOTH. Always friendly.the staff are great. Large portions, great specials. Service,price, food, EXCELLENT. Family owned. What more can you ask for? read more

I just had the worst experience, ordered 2 pizza's to go, 1 Gluten Free with sausage and 1 small regular pizza with sausage. I go them up, they take the Gluten free out of the oven place it in the box and put it on top of the oven. OK I figure the other one's not done cooking yet so I sit and wait, 5 minutes go by and I see the pizza chef just starting to make my second pizza even though my first pizza that i ordered at the exact same time had already been done for 5 minutes. This is not the first I have had problems here with poor service here, but it will be the last. Stuart McKaige read more

DIRTY!! Maybe it seems cleaner if you don't sit at the counter. Food wasn't bad. It's a diner. Hair club for men playing on loop also makes you lose your appetite. Be aware of what is playing to your customers, especially when they say it's gross. read more

Stopped by about a week ago. I had a burger and it was very good . Wife had a BLT and it was also very good. One strange thing was my wife wanted wheat bread and all they had was white. Have heard that their breakfast is very good. Looking forwards to trying it. Service was awesome. read more

Stopped in based on reviews posted here. So glad we did! Chowder was amazing! Burger was delicious. Waitress was very pleasant and friendly. Great experience! read more

First time customers, and when we walked in, it was like having a personal cheering section all for us! Everyone was SO friendly and our servers were SO helpful! I ordered pork chops, broccoli and cole slaw, while hubbie ordered the fried chicken dinner. The garlic mashed potatoes were very tasty. My pork chops had golden grill marks really cooked to perfection, moist and a nice sauce. They have an extensive menu, serve breakfast all day, and everyone seems to know everyone else, a real family atmosphere. Accent on all things "Irish" and there is a distinctive cheerfulness here that was so nice! We WILL be back! read more

3.5 stars actually - McGrane's has good lunch / dinner / breakfast food, with excellent value. A real plus for this place is... breakfast food anytime of day, not just during breakfast hours. McGranes is -not- "fine dining" and is much more along the lines of being a good local diner. The seating arrangements for a table is really oddball and it can be hard to know where to sit. read more

Flies everywhere. It's not okay. Flies are not a problem in Winsted. I should not have I shew 5 flies from my table to sit down, so we walked out today. It's a shame; we had been going for a while for great breakfasts, and ordering pretty good pizzas. read more

My favorite diner. Food is amazing and inexpensive and I love the ambiance and charm of the place. Waitresses are so pleasant and always remember your face. They even deliver! read more

An excellent rendition of the classic family owned American diner. A place you MUST visit if you're passing through Winsted, CT. Food: Delicious breakfast and lunch offerings. Their portions are large and their food is expertly prepared, and done so according to your wishes. If you like your homefries crispy with onions, voila, that's EXACTLY how they will arrive. Eggs, homefries, hash, and the like are delivered exactly how you would like. I think they also serve dinner. Atmosphere: It feels like you are in a 1950's television show. This isn't through design, as the decor is fairly updated, but the feel of a warm, welcoming, American diner is inescapable once you walk through the door. Feel free to sit down at a table, or sit up at the breakfast bar where you can carry on a lively conversation with the owner. Service: The owners and employees will bend over backwards to ensure that you enjoy your meal. They are extremely attentive and accommodating. Prices: Exceedingly reasonable. You'll pay so little for your meal that it'll feel like stealing, especially in view of the delicious meal you received. The Verdict: Don't miss this opportunity to have a delicious meal while reveling in genuine Americana. read more

my friends and I went for a late breakfast, I got chocolate chip pancakes, homefries, and bacon. Such a cute little place to get a really good breakfast. Wasn't busy we went around 11am/12pm. read more

This guy, he's a swirler for sure. Food is ok, place is SO dirty, looks like a Roman orgy took place and bleach isn't in this guys vocab. There's a McDonalds in town. Go there read more