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    Route 80 Cafe

    3.9 (29 reviews)
    Open • 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    BIG 2- 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, wheat toast. YUM!
    Rose C.

    It doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside, it's nicely set up: booths, tables, a counter you can sit at. Everything is clean plus it looks like it was recently updated. AND they serve BREAKFAST ALL DAY!! Since I can eat breakfast anytime that's music to my ears! The server came over right away with a menu and coffee. We're off to a vert good start. I'm always starving so I'm getting the Big Two- 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 pieces of bacon, home fries and wheat toast. Delicious! Think I may have found my new favorite breakfast spot.

    Stephanie H.

    Stopped in for a quick breakfast with a friend to start the day. Got there before her and was greeted immediately with a friendly smile and offered a table and a cup of tea. I ordered the floretine omelet and it was fabulous. Staff were so helpful and busy as bees. Seemed like several regulars enjoy dining there as staff knew names and held little conversations. Very welcoming environment, will be coming back.

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    Kate C.

    I stumbled upon this on Yelp and was so glad I did! My husband and I and one of our daughters went on a Sunday morning for breakfast. The place is in an area that was once thriving but is now run down on the outside. Inside however was great, nice and clean, tastefully decorated and our service was a 100. The prices were reasonable and our food was good. I had an egg & cheese on a hard roll with avocado and a side of home fries. My husband had French toast, our daughter got a combo of eggs, toast, home fries, and pancakes.

    Breakfast on the way

    Nice, friendly, busy hide away. Only the locals know about this hidden gem. I had the Going Green Omelet; asparagus, broccoli, spinach and avocado with 3 eggs, that and home fries - $10 ... it was awesome and fast too!

    Best breakfast I've had in a while! Everything here is super fresh & delicious. The fruit salad is made fresh every day and isn't a premade fruit salad like some dinners have. The owner & workers are super friendly and welcoming. They are also extremely affordable for such high quality food! I can't wait to come back.

    Delicious! Single pancake with FRESH blueberries.

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    Great place for breakfast or lunch. I had a great hamburger and fries . Everyone was friendly and I highly recommend this spot to all!

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    Food and service were fantastic! Wonderful firm fresh fruit on my son's pancakes. My burger was delish!

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    I'm thrilled to have stumbled upon a gem like this. Great food, even better service. Small town feel and the folks are happy to be here.

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    Brazzas & Grill

    4.4(65 reviews)
    3.1 mi
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    Once in a while Yelp leads you to a hidden gem that you would never have found otherwise. While on…read moreour way home Sunday night we were in the mood for a quick bite. Onto Yelp and we find Brazzas. 4-1/2 stars on 55 reviews - let's look. The place is nice, but unassuming. We walked up to the counter and the friendly lady and gentleman (I'd guess husband and wife) cheerfully took our order - a whole chicken dinner. We were told it would be about 15 minutes for a chicken to be ready and we agreed to wait. How can you complain about getting fresh food? We got our chicken that came with a salad with avocado and rice and beans. The beans were not your typical Latin beans. These were white beans that were not swimming in sauce. The salad was nothing special, but was fresh. The chicken was excellent! Well cooked, juicy and tasty. The green sauce for the chicken was terrific too, not too spicy as some tend to be. I'm happy to add Brazzas to our Connecticut 95 food list!

    5 stars because they grill the food after we ordered. We got mixed grill #3 and shared between 2…read morepeople for lunch. ( could be for3). The steak was very tasty and tender. Salmon was served hot off the grill with some charred skin , served with thin tomato based sauce. Mussels were very tender and fresh. Chicken was grilled and served cut into small pieces. French fried yucca was crispy . It also came with potatoes but we asked them to change it to plantain. Would retirn here the next time we're near New Haven.

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    Unique atmosphere fresh food

    Brazzas &  Grill - Mixed grill. We had chips with two types of salsa and rice and beans too. I think you can get salad instead of the rice & beans.

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    4.5(135 reviews)
    3.2 mi
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    Our entire family was absolutely enchanted from the moment we walked in. The décor, the atmosphere,…read moreand every little detail made us feel like we had stepped into another world. Every single course was homemade and bursting with flavor, but the Hungarian Paprikash completely stole the show. The chicken literally melted in your mouth, and the rich, velvety paprika sauce was so incredible you'll be thinking about it long after you leave. And don't even think about skipping dessert! The Vlad the Impaler dessert arrived dramatically flaming like Dracula himself, and the kids were completely captivated. It wasn't just a show, it was absolutely delicious and one of the most memorable desserts we've ever had. If you're looking for a dining experience with exceptional service, that's as unforgettable as the food itself, this is it. We can't wait to come back!

    Came here because of the eerie vibes and the "spookiness"…read more We started with the famous Draculas kiss, which reminded me of a cosmopolitan. Strawberry purée around the rim of the glass added a nice sweetness. We also got the jerk chicken and garlic parmesan dry rubbed wings. They were good, but I just wish they were a little crispier. We shared the chicken Panini which came coleslaw and fries on the sandwich and a side of fries People definitely come to this place for the ambience Service was good. However, the bartender was using her phone at the bar. She admitted this was unprofessional and was calling somebody that was late for work. However, you don't conduct business in front of customers while ordering

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    Inside

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    Don't really know but my youngest era so wowed

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    Prime 16

    4.0(862 reviews)
    4.1 mi
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    Prime BGR in New Haven was a fantastic find! The location is super convenient to the Omni and being…read moreopen for lunch made it an easy choice for a midday stop. The restaurant was clean and quaint, and the western beef theme was done just right -- fun without feeling over the top. We started with the beef nachos and they were absolutely perfect! I ordered the pickled jalapeños and onions on the side for my dining companion and was secretly thrilled I didn't have to share them. The burger flight featuring their top three burgers was phenomenal. Every burger was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and memorable enough that I immediately regretted not ordering the onion rings too. The chef even came out to make sure everything met expectations, which was a really nice touch. Heather was a lovely server -- warm, friendly, and attentive throughout the meal. I also heard these burgers are going to be featured on a food road show soon, and after eating here, I completely understand why. They were excellent. If we're back in town, this will absolutely be a repeat stop. Highly recommend Prime BGR for both the outstanding food and the great value!

    " Y se formó la gozadera... Miami me lo confirmó... "…read more Valentine's Day with my favorite guy (my son ) started at IKEA and somehow turned into a full-on gozadera at Prime BGR in New Haven -- completely on a whim. We walked in with no reservation on Valentine's Day (bold), and the manager couldn't have been more welcoming. Super friendly, got us seated quickly, and set the tone right away. That kind of hospitality matters. The vibe? Cool, modern, slightly moody -- perfect accidental Valentine's dinner energy. The service was on point all night. Attentive, smooth, and genuinely warm. Now let's talk about the moment that activated my Dominican DNA. I ordered the Sweet Plantains with Cilantro Aioli as an appetizer and when I saw plátanos on that menu? República Dominicana presente. . I felt seen. For my main, I had the Temple Salad and added a burger patty (because balance is important ). Fresh, flavorful, satisfying. My son ordered a burger with truffle fries and I am STILL thinking about those fries today. Crispy. Perfect salt. That truffle flavor hit just right. Those fries deserve their own review. And because it was Valentine's Day and I believe in celebrating myself too, I had the Pineapple Express. Divine. Tropical. Smooth. The kind of drink that keeps the gozadera going. From IKEA chaos to Prime BGR glow-up in under an hour. Great food. Great vibe. Great service. New Haven confirmed it. We'll absolutely be back. #PrimeBGR #NewHavenEats #LaGozadera #DominicanApproved #ValentinesWithMyFavorite #TruffleFries

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    Prime 16 - The bar area

    The bar area

    Prime 16 - The Big Kahuna ($23)

    The Big Kahuna ($23)

    Prime 16 - The Smoker Burger ($19)

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    The Oxford

    The Oxford

    3.8(22 reviews)
    3.4 mi

    I ordered the Mediterranean bread Board. It came with 5 thin slices of toasted Italian bread with…read moreolive oil. It was very good, but cost $10. This is something you would get as part of your dinner experience in another restaurant. Especially none of the meals come with a salad. My appetizer was the Stacks. It was 4 slices of beet and a very small serving of Burrata. In was good, however it should have had a bigger portion of cheese. It was so small, you could not get the effect of the cheese. My main meal was the Pasta Board. I told the waiter that I didn't want the pasta on a board and wanted in bowls, which they did. I could not imagine eating this off a board. The sauces were good and the portion size for the red sauces good, however the white sauce was one was very small. For dessert I had the ice cream with espresso. It was good, but the scoop of ice cream was very small. To sum up the experience, good food and small portions. No free bread with the meals or salad.

    Overall, food was pretty good but was quite overpriced for the portion…read more I had the cod fish special over orzo risotto. Waitress said it came with seasonal vegetables to include squash etc, it didn't. It had kalamata olives and lots of capers. It made for a salty bite every time. I picked out all the capers. It was a very small portion of fish and risotto for $40. The farro salad, we added ahi tuna. Tuna had no flavor, no seasoning or crust. Very little farro or butternut, mostly lettuce. Cuban, heavy bread ratio. Otherwise was good. Three drinks were good: passionfruit mojito, guava coco margarita, were the average price for a drink out these days. The Oxford spritz was $25 dollars--that's insane... if we knew that price, would never have ordered. Apps: king pao dumplings, wish I took a picture -- they were beyond mini. Waste of money IMO. Yuca fries were a little undercooked to be creamy (we've had them other places better). Shrimp tacos were good. On a Friday night: only two tables outside were filled, 3 other tables inside besides ours from 630/830. When they first opened, you couldn't get in without a reservation as people were getting in to try it. My guess is people aren't returning. We wouldn't either unfortunately. Restaurant scene is competitive in Branford and for price and portion, it's just not gonna meet the mark--in my opinion

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    The Oxford - The Oxford Burger

    The Oxford Burger

    The Oxford - Truffle Fries

    Truffle Fries

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