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    Red Rose Cafe

    4.7 (113 reviews)
    InexpensiveBakeries, Cafes
    Closed 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Sara R.

    This is a cute little spot nestled in a house right out of the Main Street area of Colchester. It's a very cozy spot and it's very clean and well kept. There were two young ladies working the counter/kitchen and they were very kind and helpful. I went in on a Sunday morning and it was pretty busy- and I can see why. The only downside is I didn't have to wait a little bit for my sandwich. I got a Yankee doodle coffee and a bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel. I only wish I had been a little more toasted, but besides that it was absolutely delicious. I only ate half so that I could save the other half for lunch because I wanted to savor the flavor. All of their other sandwiches and meals look absolutely delicious and I can't wait to come back and try their lunch! This is a definite must.

    "Hunter's Breakfast" (two eggs, sausage, home fries, English muffin)
    Matthew L.

    Red Rose Cafe is small cafe and bakery that opened in Colchester, Connecticut in 2016. It was founded by Jackie Sirois. The establishment serves a large variety of breakfast and lunch items as well as delicious baked goods. Some of the menu specialties include pancakes, waffles, egg dishes, omelets, breakfast sandwiches, smoothie bowls, paninis, burgers, and salads. My wife, son and I recently dined at Red Rose Cafe while we were staying in the area. We had rented out a lake house in nearby Hebron for the long Presidents' Day weekend. We stopped there for breakfast on our last morning in the area. The friendly staff were able to accommodate us right away. To drink, my wife and I both ordered glasses of orange juice, I had some coffee, and our son had milk. To eat, I ordered the "Dirty Bird" Omelet (chicken, peppers, mozzarella, spinach, pesto) with a side of Home Fries, English Muffin, and House Made Corned Beef Hash. My wife ordered the "Hunter's Breakfast" (two eggs, sausage, home fries, English muffin, two pancakes) and our son had the "Egg Plate" (two eggs, bacon, home fries, toast). Everything was delicious! This was one hearty breakfast experience! We would definitely come back!

    Tricia B.

    The Red Rose Cafe was recommended to me by my uncle, and considering he lives in mid-New Jersey, it stood out. Red Rose Cafe is located off the main street towards the rail road tracks. There is parking on the side of the building and outdoor seating in the front. The menu has something for everyone for breakfast and lunch. It's written delightfully on the board behind the register, although you can get a copy to read as well. There are tables making a U shape around the kitchen, including a side room that steps down. There is also a single bathroom in the back. The chocolate milkshake was refreshing on a hot day. It came in a classic cup with whipped cream. The eggs Benedict with corned beef hash was very good, although the hollandaise was a little sweeter than expected. The home fries were crispy and well seasoned. Then when you're done with your meal.... there are the baked goods. They have so many varieties and flavors, from chocolate to lemon to a chocolate chip cookie lava cake. (That, btw, was delicious when heated for about twenty seconds) I've thanked my uncle for his recommendation, this was a great experience! The servers were also very friendly and informative, as was the owner who was working and available at a table.

    Jason P.

    There are wonderful people in the world who say things like "I've got a soft spot for [insert underdog category]." You know who I have a soft spot for? Places with 5 Star Yelp Ratings. I'm no hero! Five Stars are my jam! I noticed a while ago that Colchester's Red Rose Cafe has a 5 Star Rating. When my 9 y.o. son suggested at 6:30 am on Sunday that we try a new bakery, I knew just the one. And Yelp told me they were open that early. Red Rose Cafe is not just a bakery, although they do have lovely desserts and pastries. They'll make you breakfast like an Italian sausage and peppers omelette, pumpkin pancakes, a benny breakfast sandwich or apple pie French toast. They'll make you lunch, like a house meatloaf sandwich, a pretzel roll crispy chicken sandwich with beer cheese sauce or a Buddha Bowl with your protein choice, veggies, rice and a honey balsamic dressing. I'll be back for some of that. Red Rose has cute inside/outside seating. Service was exceptionally friendly. My son and I ordered breakfast for a very early visit to nearby Day Pond State Park. With the sun climbing the trees, sparkling the pond and spotlighting the oranges, yellows and reds of CT Fall Foliage Season, it was simply gorgeous. We had the park to ourselves that early! Highly recommend! My bacon, egg and cheese croissant was top notch. You won't get a much better croissant for a CT breakfast sandwich. The sandwich had a good amount of tasty, crispy bacon. The egg was well grilled. The yolk wasn't quite fully set, which I like. I want to see that yolk shine! I chose pepper jack cheese for a pace change. It was well melted and provided a slight punch. For home sharing, I also ordered: an individual strawberry cheesecake with a bright red, oozy, strawberry splashed glaze; a long, icing striped cinnamon roll; a chocolate cookie; and a peanut butter M&M brownie. I slivered off a couple of dessert bites when I got home. The cheesecake was beautiful and delicious. The cinnamon roll was very fresh and good sweet with moderated brown sugar and cinnamon flavors. Red Rose's Five Stars are well earned. With Red Rose's high quality food, great options and outside seating, it's a great spot for families like ours.

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    Courtney Z.

    We had a great breakfast at Red Rose! Very friendly staff and the portions were perfect. The bacon was crisp and delicious. We will be back!

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    Marq L.

    I continue try and find little gems like this on my nationwide trip. Great panini and wonderful service by the two sisters.

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    Love this place! Great breakfast and the staff is always so nice!

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    It's quick, quiet and very affordable. Great staff, Fantastic food. We will return, and refer friends and family.

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    Love the food, service is great, cute little place! Try the philly steak omelette or biscuits and gravy!

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    Always fresh and tasty selections, breakfast or lunch and an amazing selection of baked goodies to choose from.

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    (39 reviews)
    7.8 mi

    Sandy made lunches for the sixth grade class for an event at the Elementary school and when I…read moretalked to her about my child's vegan diet, she went above and beyond to make sure he had a vegan meal he'd be happy with. So sweet of her. Best of all, my son came home and said the sandwich she made was SOOOOO tasty!!

    "I walked in, the baker said everything was sold I found out…read moreshe saved me some sweet jelly roll Yes, the baker shop boogie" (Willie Nix) Definitely a worthwhile visit! The store is pretty large with an oversized bakery display case showing off their classic bakery goods - think gorgeous cakes, pastries, and cookies. And to make your visit even more worthwhile is a restaurant with a sweet breakfast and lunch menu. We visited yesterday and had a very nice breakfast in their large dining room. There is plenty of seating and plenty of parking too. I had a Veggie Breakfast Burrito ($10.50) with sauteed onions, peppers, spinach, grilled portobello mushrooms, American cheese, and diced tomatoes on a spinach tortilla, It was excellent and the size of that burrito made it a decent value for the price. My wife had a $7.49 Ham, Egg & Cheese breakfast sandwich with an additional $1 bagel surcharge. It was a big bagel, and as you can see from our photo, there were three big ham slices included. Very good coffees were $3.59 each. On the way out, those gorgeous pastries in the showcase whispered sweet nothings in my ear, and helpless to resist, we ordered an Apple Pocket ($2.99) and a Chocolate Croissant ($3.25). How reasonable are those prices? We also saw that Marlborough has a refrigerated case with Grab and Go meals and stuffed breads. They are open from 6AM - 6PM on weekdays and 6AM - 3PM on weekends. We are now fans.

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    3.5
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    3.4 mi

    loved the cookies i had oatmeal raisin and chocolate chip my boyfriend got pie he seemed to enjoy…read moreit... when i was there for my visit i ran into a worker that seemed to not be having a good day pretty sure my boyfriend said her name was "Hope" i know it started with an H i overheard her speaking about workers to other co workers and that didn't seem like i good environment to be in... Over all good service just didn't enjoy the negativity i over heard while being there.

    Bought an individual pie at the Captains fish shack in New London, had a sweet little local…read morebusiness sticker! Seems Very under the radar. If you have an average normal palate, you will greatly enjoy this and think it's a nice little pie with cute handmade touches and an abundance of crust ; (a plus in my book!!!) I didn't like it though...I got a gritty texture on my tongue from the crust. I associate this texture with Dunkin Donuts, as the same thing happens there. I believe this could be from using commercial lard with BHT preservative or maybe palm oil? I do know that when I bake with butter or lard from a local pig, this doesn't happen, and when I buy commercial frozen pie crust and avoid these ingredients, I don't get that texture. Either way it's a taste/texture all too common in commercial baking, and I loathe it. I also could personally do with a little less sugar in the fruit filling. Again, I feel like if you are used to most commercial sweets and that doesn't bother you, this is a a great little treat and looks like a small business, always good to support.

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    4.1
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    Real Italian cookies sold by the pound, like those from the Modern Bakery in Hartford. Bundled and…read morewrapped to present as gifts or sold in a small box. Good pastries also.

    I had heard great things about this bakery and thought they would be perfect for my friend's baby…read moreshower, but my experience was incredibly disappointing from start to finish. Trying to place an order well in advance was a nightmare. On three separate occasions, I was given different excuses: "You don't need to place it this far in advance," "The person who takes orders isn't here," and "We'll have someone call you back." Unfortunately, no one ever followed up. I was eventually able to place my order just a few days before the shower. On the day of the event, I went to pick up the order, only to be told they didn't have it. After some back-and-forth, they admitted they had forgotten to put the order in. As a solution, they offered full-size cannolis instead of the mini ones I had ordered, at the same price. While the situation was frustrating, I accepted this as a reasonable compromise given the circumstances. However, when I arrived at the venue and opened the boxes, I discovered that the cannoli's they promised were missing. I immediately called to address the issue, but the staff was rude and unhelpful. The only resolution they offered was a small gift card, which did not make up for the inconvenience or the impact on the event. Overall, this was a very frustrating experience, and I cannot recommend this bakery based on their poor communication, lack of organization, and inadequate customer service.

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