Yesterday, I attended a one day developmental course downtown inside One Financial Plaza, better…read moreknown as the "Gold Building". The e-mails I received with pre-work and FAQs mentioned that "there was a nice cafeteria downstairs". That description really didn't do justice to what I found when I stepped off of that down escalator, because the Take Five Cookery was exceptional. You can visit a grill station (that serves breakfast in the morning), a salad bar (that has fruit and yogurt in the morning), and a sandwich area open for lunch. The variety is great- hot sandwiches, cold sandwiches, hot entrees for under ten bucks, soups, burgers, etc. Tons of choices. I had a breakfast sandwich and a coffee for a little over six bucks. The sandwich was called the "Hot & Spicy", with egg, chorizo sausage, monterrey pepper jack cheese and a spicy chipotle sauce. It was one of the best breakfast sandwiched I've had in a long time. For lunch, I had a salad bar and a medium Minestrone soup, and both were excellent. They are open to the public M-F, between the hours of 7 and 2.

The food at Take Five is always really fresh and I can always count on them for great fries…read more I wish there was a bit more consistency with their menu, but when it comes to price and time, they're a great option for lunch downtown. I enjoy their burger, but it's not always available and I'm not a big fan of cold cuts so sometimes I'm just left with a salad if their specials aren't hitting. They have a great selection of drinks and baked goods to choose from as well. Great place to get work done. It's pretty quiet, even during the rush.

Good, fast, friendly service, and located only a mile or so from Odetah Camp Ground…read more There weren't too many people working at the time so the deli service was a little slow. However, it came out tasting delicious and I will certainly not hesitate to come back if I'm in the area again.

Delicious ice cream and daily prepared foods specials make this somewhere I"I'll remember to stop…read morein on my travels in this area

Bear's is always great. I got their 3 meat combo with pulled pork, moink balls, and brisket topped…read morewith Texas Pepper sauce. Their mac n cheese is also very creamy and delicious. The beans have a goot amount of meat with a tangy bbq sauce flavor. Service is friendly and helpful. This is my favorite Bear's location because the ambiance is a fun southern style cafeteria style with a nice bar to the right as you walk in.

We came here for lunch on a Sunday while at an event at the convention center and it wasn't busy; I…read morewould assume most patrons are like us, guests at events, or business folks for lunch. Inside is large and has plenty of seating - super ranch-y vibes with the wood decor. Portions were small and dry, but the reason for 4 stars was the kind staff - super friendly and quick for a fast casual spot! Probably wouldn't be itching to come again, but it was decent barbecue.

My favorite spot in the area. Consistently delicious upscale American gastropub fare, warm but…read morewell-appointed tavern atmosphere, pleasant and helpful staff. Excellent beer list that features some of the best CT breweries. Recommend the fish tacos, steak frites and the smash burger (happy hour menu only).

I grew up in Glastonbury but moved to Fl 8 years ago and every-time I come visit family Birch Hill…read moreTavern is the fire stop I make. My mom and I frequent it quite a bit! It's def one of our mother daughter special spots. I'm on a mission to try everything on the menu at least once and I was told the Crispy Chicken cutlet was a crowd favorite and it's safe to say I agree and I could not stop talking about it last night. It's made with two chicken cutlets crisp to perfection giving you that nice crunch with each bite. Inside you've got flavors of peperonata, fresh mozz, smeared pesto aioli , arugula on a thick ciabatta roll. It's a mix of comfort and quality all in one. I really enjoyed the mix of all the vibrant flavors here. Pair it with their sweet potato fries and you got yourself a real deal of a meal! My mom got the Handformed burger cooked medium on a brioche bun . It consists half-pound patty, bacon, white cheddar, lettuce, pepper mayo, She said it was one of the best burgers she's had in a long time and she's a harsh critic so that says a lot. She also enjoys the sweet potatoe fries here as well . Ps every Wednesday is Wine night which is 1/2 price bottle of any wine of your choosing . We showed up not knowing that and we may just make it a Wednesday tradition "Wine down Wednesday" :) Our server Lauren was excellent , it was a packed house and you can def see they have quite a few regulars myself included. It makes you feel like it's the friendly neighborhood restaurant!

Fantastic diner, nicest people , great food. Angela is the best. Best breakfast in Connecticut!read more

Stopped here after leaving Foxwoods and heading back to New York. Everything was painfully average…read more The biscuits and gravy were fine, but nowhere near the best I've ever had. Everything to do with the biscuits and gravy were microwaved, biscuits from the fridge and the gravy. Omelets were also just average. Friendly staff though. This place is tiny so be prepared to squeeze your way in.

Stopped in for breakfast for the first time and I was too late.So I ordered a burger and WOW! I'm a…read moreretired chef and very picky and I have to say what I great Burger!Hats off I will be back with friends!

Literally best breakfast sandwich I've had in a very long time. Stopped here by accident & ended up…read morefinding my new favorite breakfast place. And Nana's Cinnamon Roll; grilled w/ butter??? Don't cheat yourself by missing out

We visited the Bidwell Tavern on Saturday May 30th around 7:00pm. The exterior of the building…read morelooked modern and inviting. There was plenty of parking and easy access to the restaurant. The staff members were friendly and looked like they enjoyed their jobs. The inside was very nicely decorated and very clean. The brick walls and vaulted wood ceiling really added to the charm and ambiance of the establishment. My wife had the Bidwell seafood on pasta which was loaded with scallops and shrimp. I had the baked scallops with baked potato and mixed veggies. Our meals came out hot and fresh and were exceptionally well prepared. My complements to the kitchen staff! My wife also tried the clam chowder which she raved about throughout the meal. Our server "Amber" did an excellent job making us feel welcomed and kept checking in on us throughout the meal. There was live entertainment by two gentlemen with guitars and a variety of popular songs. Nice job Bidwell Tavern! We will visit again when we are in the area!

Five stars for getting people sat and getting delicious food out for everyone during a very rainy…read moreand windy parents weekend at UConn. They estimated our wait time for a later lunch to be 25 minutes- and it was quite accurate. The tables were kind of cramped together- but they made it work. Our party of four ordered a steak sandwich, buffalo sliders, prime rib and fish and chips as well as french onion soup. I thought the French onion soup tasted delicious- I appreciated the seasoning. Everyone devoured their meals. The fish was freshly breaded and fried and melted in your mouth. We look forward to returning during a less busy time. This will be our first choice of restaurant while visiting our daughter at UConn.

We were regulars here and food was always good but lately the service has been very slow and the…read morerestaurant too busy for 2 servers , we couldn't get two words out when they turned away and leave . The appetizers kept us content even after asking to microwave it after serving it lukewarm but waiting Over an hour for the main course to come out just to be under cooked, im not waiting an hr again to get another meal. Pack it up and finish cooking it at home. And the attitude was not good, either you hire more ppl or your business is going to decline.

I stopped by for dinner with my husband and daughter on a Wednesday evening. We started off with…read morethe potato skins, which were big and very cheesy. My husband had the Smokehouse Burger, I had the BBQ Chicken Pizza, and my daughter had Spaghetti with marinara. The pizza was very good, the slices were huge so we had leftovers for 2 days. My husband liked his burger, but raved about the onion rings. Based on the mess my daughter had on her shirt, I think she liked her pasta. We will definitely be back again!