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    3.8 (30 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 12:30 pm

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    Breakfast Casserole
    Benjamin G.

    The breakfast casserole is a staple to my Sunday morning routine! The staff are friendly and the portions are enormous! Great for leftovers or for big eaters.

    Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwich
    Liam O.

    It was a small restaurant. I wasn't expecting it to be like that. I got a Jalapeño Popper Chicken Sandwich with Sourdough bread and waffle fries. They were average. The service was okay at best.

    The spot
    John T.

    I loved everything about this place.. the staff was amazing ..the owners actually talked to you ..the people eating there were also really nice and the food.. omg was it good and super large portions

    Chicken and Waffles breakfast sandwich
    Kevin D.

    Updated review: It needs work. I kind of debated if I was going to update this review or not. Mainly because my last experience at this location was so-so, and I hoped that they would improve as they learned and went along. Sadly, it kind of looks like they took a slide. I came into this location looking to try something different. I got their chicken and waffles breakfast sandwich, since they didn't really have a lot of breakfast options on their menu. I kind of figured that they might've expanded their breakfast fare, since pancakes, french toast, and eggs are all simple and tasty if done correctly. But if anything, it kind of looks like they removed items from their menu One of the issues I have with this location is that they have this big display case showing off their baked goods, but it's all pre-portioned out and wrapped in plastic wrap on plates. then those plates are stacked on top of each other, crushing the cake pieces underneath. Another issue I have is that they pretty much deal in generic cakes. most of their display pieces look like a mom who's making a birthday cake for her kids. No real effort in presentation, just a piece of cake made from a box, cooked in a 9x13 baking tray with frosting put on top. it could be the tastiest cake in the world, but there's no effort put in to make it look good. These are the pre-portioned cake pieces you're putting out to get people to buy those cakes, they have to look tasty if people are going to buy them. These cakes would probably go well if you're really in the mood for that style of cake, like at a truck stop or a college dorm. But this is main street manchester, there's no colleges around and the highway's too far out for a trucker to hunt this place down. Something as simple as leveling the cakes, stacking them, and layering the frosting would be a significantly better presentation and would sell more cake. But they don't do that, they whip up a quick cake, throw it on a plate, then put that in a giant display case for the world to see, then pile the cake pieces on top of each other. But I digress. After 30 minutes, I get my sandwich and it's very lackluster. The waffle is soft, it's studded with these flavorless canned peaches, the breading of the chicken is unseasoned and very oily, the cook is uneven, and the maple mayo was flavorful, but in very tiny quantities. To their credit, the bacon was crispy and I liked their cheese. The only highlights to a generally not great meal. I've given feedback directly before to this location, in hopes that they would iron out the wrinkles. This time, I didn't bother. Price was okay for the giant portion I got, but the quality was lackluster. I was so disgusted that I only ate a small portion, handed back the rest, and didn't even bother in claiming the piece of cake that I purchased. I hope that their lunch fare is good, and that they are able to tweak their business practices to thrive. To me, this place is too inconsistent to try again

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    Pennys is a sunny little nook in downtown Manchester. It has 5 2-person tables and a bar facing the outside window. It's got a good friendly vibe inside and it's warm (probably around 73f). The staff was friendly and helpful. The food looked good. I had some like cheesy hash brown dish. I think it was a special. I'll be back to try more of the menu.

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    Marjorie P.

    First time trying Penny's place for breakfast. Really wonderful recent addition to Main Street Manchester. Open for breakfast & lunch. Coffee = very good. Breakfast sandwich = pretty delicious. Cute, comfortable, clean inviting place. Bright & cheerful ( walls are yellow- my favorite color). I will definitely be going back. Their freshly baked pastries looked amazing. Large portions - enough for 2. I also have a feeling that I will up the rating to 5 stars once I try a piece of cake and have lunch - yes, in that order.

    Expectation v. Reality
    Derrick S.

    Penny. The lowest form of currency and the lowest star total. See picture: what we ordered online. What we got. Would not give refund when we brought it back. Really let this sink in. If you read other replies to complaints, you can see the business owners never take accountability and blame the customer. See below to the reply, more or less called me stupid, case and point

    Paul M.

    Penny's place opened about a year ago. My wife ate there at that time and was not impressed. WOW, the changes that a year can make. We are looking for a new place to eat breakfast since our prior favorite has closed. This place has made the short list. Our meals were awesome. The service was excellent. Very helpful and friendly wait staff. The space is warm and inviting. The portion size of the meal was huge! We will get at least one more meal from the leftovers.

    Cute saying: "Skinny people are easier to kidnap. Eat cake, stay safe."

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    I haven't breakfast or lunch there,but the you'll be hard pressed to find better cakes anywhere. They are absolutely delicious!!!

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    2 years ago

    Horrible food, horrible service. They were rude when given constructive feedback about meal

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    3 years ago

    Great people, portions and products! Discovered while traveling and will definitely make it one of our permanent stops.

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    4 years ago

    The food was tasty. There is a great selection of baked goods. The waitress was friendly.

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    4 years ago

    Epic food, fav breakfast spot. Cake is spot on as well and so are the muffins. Great staff and location

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    Chez Ben Diner

    4.4(209 reviews)
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    I came here for the first time on a Saturday morning with a friend. Our server came around with…read morecoffee right away. Felt like a diner- which I love! We both ordered the veggie omelet which came with country potatoes and toast- we both had rye. All of it was hot and delicious! I had really wanted to try the poutine but I am a vegetarian and sadly, they don't offer it with a mushroom gravy, which I found at two poutine places in Quebec City. I guess there are not enough vegetarians asking for it around here. I gotta say it was super loud in here as the place was packed with a large group. I enjoy a lively atmosphere but it was just too much. I found myself wanting to rush to get out of there as the noise was overwhelming while eating breakfast. I prefer to ease into my day. I can't fault the restaurant for that. It's obvious people love this place and I do too!

    Came here to try out the Quebecois items and to have breakfast. The restaurant is really open for…read moreearly morning to early afternoon dining, and we arrived closer towards closing. Upon entering, we found the wait staff chatting with each other at the seats or serving the handful of customers in the dining room. Decor was heavily coffee influenced-- from the wallpaper to the wall art, it's obvious a cup of joe plays a role here. We ordered a smattering of breakfast dishes and of course, two of the poutine dishes. Overall the food was just ok, not memorable. The pancakes had a nice texture but were largely flavorless; maple syrup helped somewhat but that ended up being the only flavor. Eggs were serviceable, potatoes were fine. The poutine was okay. I've had much better in Canada. Theirs felt like a beef based gravy out on top of French fries, with pockets of cheese curds, which were the better part of the meal. The Quebecois poutine was better, with added ham & veggies to add some complexity. The downside of our visit came as we approached their closing hour of 2pm. The crew started cleaning up and vacuuming around us as we were still eating before close. I had a single cup of coffee, and when I asked for a refill, the waitress apologized and said they poured it out because it was getting close to closing time. Ironic, considering the amount of pro-coffee memorabilia around the restaurant. We hadn't even hit closing but pouring out the coffee while a table was still eating didn't cross anyone's mind. (Nor cleaning around us, passively encouraging us to leave.) The coffee wasn't removed from the bill in recognition that maybe they made a mistake. Overall.. eh. I was hoping for more, but it is what it is. I'm sure it's fine for the regulars, but this wasn't worth the long trip for what I was hoping was a callback to Quebec faire, in Connecticut.

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    Cosmic Omelet

    Cosmic Omelet

    3.9(490 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    The Cosmic Omelet is a breakfast, brunch and lunch restaurant that opened in Manchester,…read moreConnecticut in October 2003. It was founded by Tracy Devine. When she purchased the small restaurant space in Manchester, it was already an existing restaurant called "The Smoking Cafe". Just before the purchase, the Connecticut General Assembly had passed a smoking for restaurants, which was going to go into effect soon. Many of the regular customers were smokers, but Devine soon won them over with her menu of "out of this world" food. The new business was dubbed "The Cosmic Omelet" and by 2005, a beautiful cosmic-themed mural had been painted on the walls of the restaurant. Although the menu also features lunch items, it is the breakfast dishes that keep people coming back. Many of the dishes are named after and designed by staff or long standing customers. If you spot the word "cosmic" anywhere in the menu, it is code for "made with cream cheese". My family and I had brunch at the Cosmic Omelet over St. Patrick's Day weekend. I was first introduced to the place by one of my best friends who grew up in Manchester, and I've been coming back ever since. This was the first visit for my two sons. There was a little bit of a wait for a table, but there's plenty to do to pass the time. If customers follow the "yellow brick road" painted on the floor, it will lead you to a small arcade as well as a funky art gallery space. We all had a fun time exploring until our table was ready. They had a lot of delicious St. Patrick's Day themed specials during our visit. I had the "Sheep Go To Heaven" (shepherd's pie omelet w/ ground beef, corn, mashed potatoes, cheddar & Guinness gravy), my wife had the "Fiesta Omelet" (sausage, onions, peppers, cheddar, side of salsa & sour cream), our sons shared the "Sweet Cream (Green) Pancakes", and we also ordered sides of "Hashbrowns" and "Corned Beef Hash" for the table. As usual, everything was fantastic! The omelets were chock full of delicious ingredients, the pancakes were perfectly fluffy, and the home fries were out of this world! We plan on returning to the Cosmic Omelet again and again!

    Cosmic Omelet has been a local breakfast staple in Manchester for years, and that still seems to be…read morethe case. The look of the place is still a mix of quirky diner and casual neighborhood spot, but over the years they have expanded quite a bit into neighboring spaces. It is noticeably larger than it used to be many years ago, but it still feels like the same locally-owned, friendly, affordable, quirky, casual, bustling place with fun decor that it has always been. The food is certainly also a big reason people keep coming back. If you have never been, you will quickly notice that some of the omelets are creative and a little unusual. A few include things like cream cheese, which might sound odd at first but often works surprisingly well. Of course they also have plenty of classic breakfast options if you want something more traditional. In general the food has been consistently good. The place can get busy, especially during peak breakfast hours, which says a lot about how popular it still is with regulars. Once you are seated though, the service tends to move along quickly and the staff are friendly in that slightly quirky way that fits the personality of the place. Overall Cosmic Omelet is still one of the better breakfast spots in the area. Good food, lots of personality, and clearly a place that has built a strong following over the years. Although I have moved much further away since my 2009 review, I will still stop in when I am back in the area.

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    The Gathering Diner - Inside perfectly prepared protein filled omelette

    The Gathering Diner

    3.8(208 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    I think I've been to every breakfast place in Manchester or pretty close to it. The Gathering Diner…read moreis hands down the best in Town. The restaurant is spotless clean, the staff are prompt and friendly, and the food is always hot, fresh and delicious. The owner takes a great deal of pride in the food that he serves, striving to make sure you're happy and full. This morning I had the Biscuits & Gravy special, and it was amazing. I'm usually very hesitant to order Biscuits & Gravy out anywhere because I have pretty high standards for that dish. Many restaurants use subpar or canned ingredients and just fail miserably at their attempt to make it properly. Since I've always had good meals here, I figured I would try it. Not only was I not disappointed, but I was rather surprised at the deliciousness of it. There was not one single flavor that overwhelmed another, after I swallowed the first bite was when the flavor really hit home. This dish was so good that I had to ask the owner if he used fresh ingredients and was informed that Mike The Owner makes everything from scratch. I told him this dish needs to be on the menu as a regular breakfast choice. (I'll be looking for it) I know that Mike is a new owner of this restaurant, and I have to say that he's done an outstanding job of turning this place into the best breakfast spot in town. With a beautifully updated interior and excellent food, I can't imagine anyone being disappointed.

    Really enjoyed our visit! I had the Philadelphia omelet. The filling was delicious, though the egg…read moreitself was a little light on seasoning for my taste. Small thing, but worth mentioning! The homefries were great and perfectly crispy! And the toast was phenomenal, genuinely one of those simple things done really well. My boyfriend got The Big Breakfast and loved it overall. His one critique was that the butter was a bit heavy handed, pooling on the plate, but it didn't take away from how good he thought the meal was.

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