Lovely place, great for a stop for coffee or lunch. Pastries and cookies very good. Good coffee…read more Would just advise not to buy any of the beautiful seed packets that are available--they are very expensive and you get less than 10 seeds in each (at least the two I bought). And I'm an experienced gardener, but nothing, not one seed, germinated.

What a gorgeous space for a leisurely breakfast. We sat in the warm and sunny greenhouse space on…read morethis bright winter day. Long line at the counter moved quickly and efficiently. Name called out and freshly poured coffee picked up at the coffee bar, food announced by buzzer. My americano was smooth and full bodied thoughtfully served in ceramic. My biscuit sandwich was pretty life changing! The bisuit itself was flaky moist and oh so tender. Homemade sausage was seasoned beautifully. Elevating the sandwich was a baked egg, firm but custardy interior and the side of sriracha syrup. Less than a mile off of 91 on our way to Trillium Canton for our son's 30th birthday celebration! Worthy of a detour.

Aroma is great for breakfast and lunch. This week we went for lunch and I had a Peter Rabbit. I…read moreused to get it all of the time on Wednesday evenings, so it was great to experience it again. The food is tasty and different without being fussy. I can get chicken and lots of vegetables and others can get red meat and cheese. The service is also always friendly, the food is served with a smile. To sum it it up- great food, great service and reasonable prices. It is a high point of the day whether I go for breakfast or lunch.

This is a very casual order-at-the-counter type of restaurant. They do have a few small tables…read moreinside. We sat outside. The area is very nice. I ordered a Peter Rabbit with a veggie patty. It was one of the best veggie burgers I've had in a long time. Even the roll was tasty. It was messy as hell but worth it. My husband had a chicken pesto sandwich. I asked him his rating, 1 - 5. He gave it a 5. Fantastic review from this picky eater. It was fairly pricey for a sandwich with no sides included. This being said, I'd like to go back for breakfast.

When arriving at Ken's corner, I didn't realize it's the plaza across from Ben and Jerry's. The…read moreparking can be tricky since there's other businesses there. Luckily I was able to find parking and there was a line waiting to go into Ken's corner. I didn't mind the wait since I really wanted to eat here. I'm glad I did, it was moving, and they got people in and out of the restaurant . The workers are pleasant and very helpful when deciding what to order off the menu. As I mention it was my first time there, we ordered the coconut French toast and shared the surf & turf egg Benedict. Everything was worth the wait and tasted amazing. I'm already planning my next visit to try something else on the menu. Food came out presentable and hot. Glad I came here because it's prob one of the best breakfast spots in the area.

Ken's corner is usually very busy but that's a good sign in the restaurant business, one which…read moreensures that the restaurant will likely stay in business and one that lets other people know that food is excellent. And although busy with a line that literally went out the door, the line moved quickly enough that I didn't regret waiting. The food was outstanding, chocolate chip pancakes with some berries, a side of bacon. (two sides if I'm being honest), and a green tea. I sat outside, as it was a perfect early June morning. My only complaint had nothing to do with the restaurant. Someone in the parking lot was smoking pot early in the am and the smell was very strong. I'm no prude but for f's sake use your brain people - there were lots of children around. Not smart! The waitress was personable, the price was reasonable. Overall, an excellent experience. Try Ken's Corner soon, and you'll be adding it to your regular rotation.

The food was good, but it was just very expensive the service was ok the waiter came back and…read morechecked I was with 2 other people one of them had an omelet and home fries and coffee, and the other person had home fries and bacon and tea, and I had A pancake with bacon on the side just something easy and some orange juice And the total came out to 90 dollars. And the experience was ok, but it could have been better.

Visited on Sunday and had a burger and an espresso martini, both were great. The espresso martini…read moremaybe had a little more ice than ideal, but honestly nothing that affected the experience. Special shoutout to Lorena (if I got the name right) for the great service. I was working on editing videos while there, and she was attentive while also giving me space when needed, which I really appreciated. Great food, great drinks, great service. I'll definitely be back.

The Charles…read more Delicious food and a great atmosphere in beautiful Old Wethersfield We love the vibe here!

Food: 3.8/5 Service: 3.4/5…read moreAmbiance: 3.7/5 Value: 3.6/5 The Charles is a nice upscale restaurant on Main Street in Wethersfield which opened in 2020 and quickly made Connecticut magazine's list of best restaurants. It is inside an old house of some sort, so it has a charming ambiance. They have a small parking lot so the spaces are a bit tight. Then, although we were on time for our 8:15pm reservation, we found out that they didn't have a table for us on the main floor, which is bad because my parents have mobility issues and cannot climb stairs. They asked us if we would be ok waiting five or ten minutes. Sure, that was fine we said. The host was very reassuring and he let us know that the corner table near the fireplace was finishing up and he'd get it bussed promptly. So that was good. But after we sat down we experienced service issues. Many items were unavailable. No orrechiete. No crab cakes. No sirloin special. It was weird. We hadn't arrived that late, on a Saturday night, how could so many dishes be sold out/unavailable? We ended up going with the scotch egg $11 and butternut squash arancini balls $12 for appetizers, which were both great. The scotch egg was a decent size and came with a mini salad. The arancini balls were small, but the truffle gorgonzola fontina cheese filling was really nice. Entrees were not bad. My Berkshire pork chop cooked medium was tender enough and had decent flavor. My Dad's veal ribs over mac and cheese were really good. My Mom's wagyu burger was tasty and my sister's salad was satisfactory. However the cost of the additional protein to the salad seems high (Grilled Chicken +14 / Seared Salmon +16/ Grilled Shrimp +21 / Churrasco Steak +24). The drinks were well made, but took a while to get to us. The "Charles... In Charge!" with old forester bourbon, montenegro, spiced cherry bitters, luxardo $15 was a hit. My Dad enjoyed his $17 Manhattan made with Angel's Envy bourbon. My $11 FreeBird mocktail was refreshing. Yet, throughout the night we found it difficult to get our server's attention. All four dishes did not arrive simultaneously. We had to flag someone down for more silverware after the appetizers were cleared. Right at the end when we were ready to pay, she got tied up listening to a couple at a neighboring table tell her a story or something. This must have been quite a yarn because she was totally enrapt and oblivious to our needs. We started wondering whether our table was actually her responsibility or not. Finally she came by and we let her know we were done, no dessert or after dinner drinks, just the check and a few boxes for takeout please. This was a new restaurant that we hadn't tried before, and maybe I took a risk by booking it for my Dad's 89th birthday, which was supposed to be special. Our experience was okay, and maybe we'd go again in the future, but there were too many more ups and downs this evening than I would have liked for a special occasion. I am rounding up to four stars overall, even though on this particular evening I didn't think each individual component met that mark exactly.

There are not enough superlatives to give this restaurant I booked a bridal shower after dining at…read morethe restaurant several times. The food for our event was amazing. All the staff were so kind and extremely attentive. Totally recommend the baked goods, eggs, home fries, pancakes were tasty. We had fresh fruit which was extremely fresh and in a beautiful displayed. My guests complemented the staff and loved the food. The manager,Adrian, worked to accommodate my requests. I will definitely book future events here and return for dinner.

Found Fire by Forge on yelp and saw that it had plenty of good reviews. Very easy to get to from my…read morehotel and loved that it had a parking lot. Sat very quickly at a window seat which I loved it gave me a chance to people watch. I ordered the dulce de leche latte iced with the bacon, egg and cheese sandwich. The latte was incredible. The sandwich was filling. Plenty of bacon and the bun was tasty. My waiter was great, very attentive and helpful. The decor was inviting and loved the variety of seating. The message of this place is wonderful.

I drove an hour from Northampton, MA to try the chocolates covered banana iced latte w marshmallow…read morecold foam- it was the BEST latte I've had in so long. This man makes a MEAN latte, 10/10, I tried to take a photo but I chugged half of the coffee before I even got out of the parking lot! This was the kind of latte you're up in the middle of the night thinking about drinking it in the morning.

"Nothing you could say could tear me away from my guy…read moreNothing you could do, 'cause I'm stuck like glue to my guy" (Mary Wells) We took a morning coffee break, and had a wonderful time chatting, relaxing, sipping our drinks, and enjoying the friendly, mellow, and very chill atmosphere at the Café by New England Coffee Guy. They have plenty of seating, some upholstered furniture and we saw a few Friday morning telecommuters working on their laptops and sipping their coffees. Our order was a Chai Latte and a Cold Brew - each was $5. The pours were very large, and I swear that my cold brew was the very best I've ever had. I love coffee, drinking it hot or cold, and what I had here is in my all-time Top Five Percent. It was that good. I had a sip of my wife's Chai Latte and thought it was excellent as well. What really impressed me were the flavors of both drinks- not overpowering, but strong enough to appreciate them. The Coffee Guy has it all - specialty coffees, matcha, chai, espresso drinks, and pastries and sweet treats to pair with your coffee cup. We couldn't resist grabbing a few on our way out, and we took home a box with a Spinach croissant, iced blueberry scone, and a cruffin (croissant/muffin hybrid). We loved our visit to the Coffee Guy, and I was so impressed by the total experience, I just subscribed to their newsletter. So the next time we're looking for a midday break or afternoon pick-me-up..... I know a guy!

This place has a unique location on the banks of the CT River. Extensive outdoor seating provides…read more great views! It went through a period of change over the last year or two but now seems to have its act together with an interesting menu, well trained staff and fair pricing. For lunch today we had the fish (haddock) sandwich and the BLTA Club sandwich. The sides are fries or salad. Both sandwiches were excellent!

The only reason I give this restaurant 1 star is that the food tasted good. Otherwise I'd give it…read moreZero stars! Here's a list of what went wrong here: 1. I reserved an outdoor table for 4. When I arrived I was told it would be a 45 minute wait. Basically my reservation was useless. The 2 greeters made no attempt to address this whatsoever and didn't care at all. We decided to wait at the bar 2. The bar was not crowded with a couple of bartenders. We placed our order. The bartender looked like she didn't know what she was doing and greeted us with about as little enthusiasm and happiness as possible. (Maybe she was having a bad day). She didn't seem to know how to mix two drinks; a manhattan and a Negroni. She couldn't answer our question about what gin she had at the bar and just told us to ' look' as she pointed behind her. Then it took about 10 minutes for three drinks to arrive; the poorly made Negroni, a Coors light in the bottle (she never asked if I wanted a glass), the wrong glass of white wine that she had to redo with the correct one, then after 5 more minutes the manhattan arrived, also made poorly. She didn't charge us for that drink due to the delay saying she had to wait to get the vermouth. That's an odd excuse from a bartender. I've been a paid bartender, I know what to expect and she was just horrible. I'm sorry but that's a plain fact. If she worked for me I would have fired her on the spot and took over myself. 3. By this time, about 7:50, we were seated at an outside table. The crowd was dying down but our waitress was less than attentive and certainly not prompt. We have dietary allergies that she promptly noted but did nothing about as she said she would check wth the kitchen about of couple of possible choices we had interest in, but never came back to give us the answer. Now being quite impatient, we ordered anyway based on the menu description. One appetizer could not be eaten because of the allergy. We asked for the wine list, that never arrived, and it was 10 minutes until she came back to the table, but we ordered without it. The waitress seemed like she could care less about how we were doing or how she was performing her job. After dinner, ironically, the manager stopped by to ask how everything was, but we quickly said things were OK only because it would have taken too much time to make note of everything that had gone wrong. By now it was after 9 and my reservation was at 7. We had to leave. Suffice it to say, we won't be back. A sad overall experience indeed. I don't expect this restaurant and or management will be around for long as I have no reason to believe we were the only party to endure this horrible dining experience.

Serves are friendly and quickly given attention. Lively…read moreplace with careful decor , cozy Celebrated my sisters Birthday ! The Avocado Benny with home fries was excellent

Went here for a late breakfast while visiting out of town. The restaurant was busy but not too bad…read more We had to get on a waitlist for like 40 min and walked around the shopping center to kill some time which was fine. We ordered food and it must have take almost an hour to serve us, possibly not enough kitchen help. The food was good pretty . We had a large party and when asked if the tip was included we were told no. Then when we asked another employee they said yes....

The 196 Club is definitely a "speakeasy" location you should try! I went for a pre wedding…read morecelebration and we reserved half of the location. The bartenders were super friendly and made sure to keep up with the demands of our venue. The food and drinks were top-notch. We were served some finger food, and the meat balls were to die for. The drinks had interesting twists to classic drinks and left me wanting more. If you like mystery and enter a secret hidden bar for the elite just like in the movies, this location will make you feel like that with its setup.

What do you find behind a candy store in Hartford, Connecticut? A very cool speakeasy. We dropped…read morein for a drink after dinner. Our bartender, Jon, gave us great suggestions and made excellent drinks. It wasn't too busy, they played good music, and we could imagine the space with some live music. I highly recommend it, and we will definitely return. Thanks, Jon!