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    Pennys Place

    3.8 (28 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 12:30 pm

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    Jalapeno Popper Chicken Sandwich
    Liam O.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was a small restaurant.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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 ..[[HIGHLIGHT]]the people eating there were also really nice[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Pennys is a sunny little nook in downtown Manchester[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It has 5 2-person tables and a bar facing the outside window.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's got a good friendly vibe inside and it's warm (probably around 73f).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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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    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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    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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    The Firestone

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    4.8
    (53 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    I have lived in Manchester for a very long time, yet this is my first time visiting The Firestone…read more I don't know what took me so long to try this place. It's a painting, an arts and craft, a bakery, and a coffee shop. Great place for friends to get together and spend quality time, with great refreshment. They make their own bread, Cheddar scallion scones, chocolate chip cookies, sandwiches, and many other items. My favorites are the different coffees and teas. The staff is very pleasant and helpful, both with the food service and the arts. What a gem to have on Main Street.

    Tried again, much better coffee…read more This place had a very awesome breakfast sandwich, and wanted to try them again. Opted for the blueberry pancake cold brew, along with a piece of banana bread and an egg sandwich with turkey. Food was delivered outside, and I took my pics. The breakfast sandwich is delightful. Everything is seasoned, punchy, and plentiful. The bread was grilled on a panini griddle, but didn't toast. So there wasn't a lot of contrast in textures. But the egg was fluffy, had a cheese skirt, garlic aoli is strong, and the bread is baked fresh. The cold brew was strong, but the cold foam on top mellowed the coffee out and gave it a nice blueberry and yeasty sip. Very similar to a blueberry pancake which the drink is named for. Good but leaned heavy on the cold foam. Banana bread was a bit gummy. Too much banana and not enough flour nor sugar. Not bad, but the weakest bite of them all. Price was high, at about 24 for the 3 items. The quality is worth the price point, and it's a great but somewhat limited breakfast spot for the area. If you want an avocado toast, breakfast sandwich with actual flavor, and wicked strong coffee, then this place does it well. Baked goods can be a bit random in quality, but the savory fare is great

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    Pasha Turkish Restaurant

    Pasha Turkish Restaurant

    4.7
    (55 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    Last night we went to dine at Pasha. It was genuinely a very pleasant experience all throughout…read more Pasha is a Turkish restaurant. The interior is elegantly styled and comfortable. They had a beautiful Turkish Moroccan Mosaic lamp hanging right at the front. I was surprised they had cocktails and alcoholic beverages available. This is not typical in Middle Eastern restaurants. The prices were very reasonable I had to do a double take that they weren't mocktails. Their menu features plenty of traditional meaty options, some fresh salads and appetizers. I first started with their mojito. This was fresh and minty. A delightful cocktail. Their complimentary bread, was pillowy and fresh. Be careful, it is easy to overdo it with this delicious bread. For an appetizer we got a serving of their Babaganoush. This was an excellent pairing to that bread. This was incredibly tasty, you could taste the the eggplant, the olive oil and the lemon juice, together they created a super dreamy creamy combo. I got their version of a Gyro Quesadilla. This arrived with four very generous portions. It was filled with tender lamb and melted cheese. We got a Greek salad to share. This salad was very generous in its size, it was very fresh and tasty. We concluded with their chocolate cake. There were plenty of other traditional dessert options. This cake was very chocolatey and fresh. The top layer was very dark chocolate to me. We had a very pleasant first time at Pasha.

    Absolutely delicious food, well prepared and served with such friendliness by Aylin. It was not…read morebusy as it's Ramadan and we went for lunch. The lentil soup was delicately seasoned and served in a big bowl with great bread. My friend and I shared a shish lamb platter It comes with bulgar, white rice and a small salad. We asked for extra salad and no rice and they happily did that. The portion was plenty for us both. I will be back to try other Turkish delights.

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    Artisanal Burger Company

    Artisanal Burger Company

    3.9
    (805 reviews)
    3.4 mi
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    Stopped by the Artisanal Burger Company last night after the movies and was immediately impressed…read morewith the appearance and the greeting we received. The ambiance was bright and lively (complete with a hearty crowd watching the England vs. France World Cup match), and our hostess was kind, welcoming, and sat us quickly with a smile. Our waitress was great. She noted to us that she was new and training, but you would have never known as she was extremely attentive, thorough, helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu and offerings. Our food arrived quickly, and each meal was cooked exactly as ordered. We had two Return of the Mac burgers - which were thoroughly enjoyed, a French Onion Soup that was delicious, a French Dip that was tremendous, a wonderful Southwest Salad, and I had the Teriyaki Bowl that was also outstanding. The price for our dinner for 6 was more than reasonable, and we received a great deal of value for the cost. Our waitress was also extremely helpful in helping us bag up our leftovers as most of our eyes were bigger than our stomachs, having filled up on popcorn at the movies. :) In all, a great experience....Service, value, food all combined to provide a great end to our family night. We will definitely return.

    I came here without a reservation on a friday night with five other women and we were immediately…read moreseated at a booth, which was great. Everyone else got drinks and seemed very underwhelmed with them unfortunately. I got the smash burger with mushrooms and it satisfied my greasy bar food craving for sure! Came with some great sweet potato fries. I wouldn't say the burger was anything memorable, but it was a solid 3/5. Would I go back, out of my way, to eat there again? Nah. But it was a good last-minute stop for a quick bite. I do wish the hostess was friendlier when we entered, but it didn't make or break my experience

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    Truffle Fries. On side Truffle oil and olive oil.
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    The Hollow

    The Hollow

    3.8
    (37 reviews)
    1.1 mi

    I'm back! The restaurant is located at 305 South Main St. in Manchester, CT. I like the happy hours…read moreat golf clubs. This one is 3-6 Sunday-Thursday. The music is nice too! They all seem to add a bit of class. For my first drink, I'm am having a Cosmopolitan. A Cosmopolitan (or Cosmo) is a popular pink cocktail made with vodka, triple sec (or Cointreau), cranberry juice, and fresh lime juice, typically shaken and served in a martini glass. It's known for its tart, fruity, and slightly sweet flavor profile, often garnished with an orange twist. While served in a martini glass, it's not a true martini as it lacks vermouth. The drink has nice presentation, chilled, garnished and well-balanced. For my first food item, I'm having a Chef's Salad. A chef salad is a hearty American main-course salad with a base of lettuce topped with various ingredients like hard-boiled eggs, one or more meats (such as ham, turkey, or chicken), cheese, tomatoes, and cucumbers, often with croutons and a vinaigrette or ranch dressing. I am having vinaigrette for my dressing. Oh yeah! Nice restating! This is good! I see romaine lettuce, olives, eggs, turkey, ham, canned green and red peppers, pepperoni, cheese, picked onions, cucumbers, etc. It's a big portion size for $7! For my next food item, I'm having the (1/2 lb) Mussels. Mussels are a popular, sustainable, and nutritious seafood known for their briny flavor, often served steamed in broth with wine, garlic, and herbs, and paired with crusty bread. They are filter feeders, rich in protein, omega-3s, and vitamin B12, and are farmed responsibly, making them an environmentally friendly choice that improves water quality. These are good you. They are hot. I like the grilled, buttered bread. Make sure to squeeze the lemon on top. This is the "red" inversion (white is an option). These are good! I love this broth! For my next food item, I'm having the Bogner's Chili Cheese Dog. Bogner Quality Meats in Manchester, CT, offers a selection of premium, house-made hot dogs and franks, featuring all-beef skinless, natural casing, and kielbasa dogs. Known for high-quality meats since 1942, they also offer bulk 5 lb packages, perfect for grilling, along with a full service butcher counter. I only get to eat this kind twice a year! This is all beef and locally made. What's better than this?! This is great!!! Love that pickle and those thick kettle chips! For my second drink, I'm having a margarita. A Margarita is a classic cocktail made with tequila, orange liqueur (like Cointreau or triple sec), and lime juice, often served in a salt-rimmed glass with a lime wedge garnish. It can be served shaken and "on the rocks" (with ice), blended with ice, or straight up, and variations include different tequilas (like reposado) or sweeteners like agave syrup. No margarita glass or sake/sugar rim but it is nicely garnished and tastes good. The floating orange is odd. Still, it's quite good! For my next food item, I'm having the Geno's Meatballs. Gino D'Acampo's traditional meatball recipe features a mix of minced pork and beef, soaked bread, egg, pecorino cheese, and parsley, typically simmered in a simple tomato sauce. For best results, brown the meatballs in olive oil, then simmer slowly for at least 30 minutes to two hours for a rich flavor. I like the cheese strips on top. Lots of sauce! These taste great! For my last drink, I'm having a Vodka Mule. A Moscow Mule is a refreshing, vodka-based cocktail made with lime juice and spicy ginger beer, traditionally served in a copper mug which keeps it extra cold. To make one, combine vodka, fresh lime juice, and ice in a mug, then top with chilled ginger beer and garnish with a lime wedge or wheel. It's a simple, no-shaker-needed drink that's popular for its balance of spicy, sweet, and tart flavors. I like the copper mug! It's chilled, nicely garnished and well balanced. For my last item, I've been dying to try the Special- a bork of Legume Soup. Lentil soup is a hearty, nutritious soup made with lentils as the main ingredient, often featuring a base of sautéed onions, carrots, and garlic, simmered in broth with spices like cumin and turmeric, and finished with fresh herbs and lemon juice. It's a staple in many cultures, known for being filling, economical, and rich in protein and fiber, with variations using different lentils (red, green, brown) and additions like kale, potatoes, or pasta. I like the cute, little crock pot. These are good crackers. It's nice and hot. It came out fast too! For my last item, I'm having the Southwest Chicken Eggrolls. I've never tired these here!Southwest egg rolls are crispy, deep-fried appetizers typically filled with shredded chicken, black beans, corn, red bell peppers, spinach, and Monterey Jack cheese. Let's see what comes out! There are fantastic! They're hot and delicious! What a great meal here!

    We order take out from them and we're highly disappointed. Ordered "the cut " and it was by far the…read moreworst fried chicken sandwich I've had . Has garlic Mayo but the garlic is so overpowering you can't taste anything else but garlic and grease . The fried chicken was SO greasy it made the hoagie bread soggy and was SO thin ! It was fried so hard it made the chicken inedible.Very Wilted lettuce and tomatoes .The chicken was also so thin and fried sI also ordered it with fries and the fries were just thrown in a brown paper lunch bag instead of any packaging . The grease from the fries soaked the bag. For $20 each meal - I will not revisit .

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