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!

I grew up in Canada and since I moved down here was never able to find a half decent Poutine that…read morecompared. Was recommended this place by someone at work and finally was able to go to today. It was absolutely perfect here. 10/10 poutine, felt like I was back home in Canada again I was so happy I could have cried. Will be coming back 100%. If you're looking for a true authentic poutine in CT, this is the only place to go. Service was excellent and quick too!

I love going to the spot for breakfast and lunch! it's very convenient and you never have to wait…read morelong! The owners are AMAZING!!! and super friendly. It's a very welcoming environment and the food tastes amazing!! Love the monthly coffee specials! Never a bad experience.

As a first time customer I was excited to come support Black Business unfortunately my experience…read morewas not pleasant. My friend and I walked in and we could see that the establishment is small and asked for a bigger table being that we're taller and bigger woman. We were denied because their policy of three or more at that specific table. The issue was the Co-owner's approach to the situation. I felt like instead of having an attitude she could have handled the matter in a professional respectful manner instead of saying and I quote "you're getting made over a table". They should work on their greetings and mannerisms when approached with a discrepancy.

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.

Angry Egg This is a…read morevery small restaurant with quite a few rules to follow, but don't let that stop you! I visited several months ago while traveling for work, and since I'm always on the hunt for a hot breakfast with good service, this spot stood out. The service was great, and the food did not disappoint. I ordered the Breakfast Sammie, which was delicious! I also love that it's a small, family-owned business--definitely worth supporting. A must-try if you're in the area!

I came here with a friend on a Friday around 11am. We were seated right away which was surprising…read moresince this place is pretty small. Our server was a delight! He was friendly and efficient. That makes such a difference when going out to eat. We ordered the egg nog coffee which we were told had no sweetener or alcohol but it had a nice smell of rum and tasted good. I ordered the Mediterranean scramble. It was absolutely delicious and they did not skimp on the Kalamata olives. The sweet potato cake on top gave a unique sweetness to this savory dish. We stayed until just before closing at 2pm talking and enjoying our coffee. All customers and staff seemed pleasant during our visit. Nobody angry here except that cute little egg on their logo! I felt comfortable here and look forward to coming back soon.

We've gone to Center Perk several times for breakfast…read more It's a small cute space with about maybe 10 tables total. We've never waited long to sit, and the food comes out pretty quickly. The waitress have all been very nice to us and our orders have always been accurate. Today we had eggs Benedict with spinach, and egg and cheese on an English muffin, the special strawberries and cream oatmeal and the special cannoli French toast. The servings aren't overwhelming huge which I like and the prices are decent. My eggs Benedict was great. The eggs were perfectly poached and the hollandaise tasted good. The English muffin was delicious as well. The oatmeal (although scorching hot so be careful lol) was really good. I love a good oatmeal, this was kinda like a dessert. I would go back just for the oatmeal some that's how much I liked it. It's just good, simple and priced right. If you are in the area I would definitely recommend!

Aside from Shady Glen, this is our other favorite place. Be ready to wait during busy breakfast…read morehours but know that it's well worth it. I usually stick with a simple sausage, eggs, and toast breakfast so can't speak to their fancy French toast but I've seen the plates and they look divine.

Considering other breakfast options on this side of CT this is why Kens get a 5*…read more.. Kens is a small breakfast place in glastonbury, and there always seems to be a line out the door (for a good reason). Once inside tho, the waitresses and busboys are always super friendly. I love that the waitresses always stop by for a quick chat when they see you. The eggs benedict is super amazing here. Actually everything is but thats my fav. French toast super amazing too, especially when they have the egg nog French toast on special. They always have two flavored coffee options which i love. And the home fries are always well seasoned and crispy on the outside and oft in the middle. The only downside really to kens is the wait which sometimes goes out the door. They don't take reservations and they don't have a sign in, so it kinda sucks for someone like me with Rheumatoid arthritis because I cant stand for very long, so we cant go on the weekends. But we went twice during the week this week and the wait was very short. So if you want a great breakfast at a decent price, nice wait staff, and you're near glastonbury, Kens is a place to check out for sure!

Note - arrived here on a weekend with a large group. We waited for quite a while due to there being…read moreno reservations, but it was well worth it. We had Sue handle all of our orders and she was more than accommodating for our group of almost a dozen people. Separate checks, a magnitude of questions, and lots of repeated statements from us and her. She has a patience of a saint and such a friendly demeanor. I love the atmosphere and the menu was designed by Sue herself, so we were able to get the best recommendations. Lots of omelets, French toasts, wraps, etc. All the food was amazing, but a common complaint I heard from the group was that the sandwiches were a bit dry or needed a sauce to push it to great. Definitely check this out. Be prepared for a wait and a deliciously good time.

What a great surprise to find a good breakfast place so close to home…read more I'd been to the location where The Gathering is, at the intersection of Hartford Road & McKee Street, many years ago when it was another restaurant that served a very mediocre breakfast. I'd avoided it ever since. My husband tried The Gathering (which has been around since 2010 according to the owner) a few weeks ago, and told me we had to go back - the restaurant is clean & welcoming. And serves a good breakfast. Decent coffee. Very good service. All at a very reasonable cost. I had a cheese omelette, 3 eggs, lots of cheese, served with toast & very good potatoes. My husband had his new favorite - breakfast sandwich with 2 eggs on a Portuguese roll. Served with potatoes (he substituted corned beef hash for an up charge this time). I think the Hash is the usual canned, however, it was grilled nice & crispy. Note that there is a senior citizen discount of 10% on Wednesdays. Nice. The Gathering is only open for breakfast (open until 1:00). We will be back for sure!

Surprisingly decent breakfast fare, affordable compared to the other breakfast spot…read more Came here because there's a lot of places I have yet to trek to. Came here before, remembered their food was generic but decent. Decided to try them again and see how they are. It's a completely revamped space since last I went. Very open and lots of seating. My server was nice and kept the coffee topped off. I ordered one of their omelette, forget which one though. Food came out fairly quickly, I took pics and dug in. The omelette reminds me of the once stellar breakfast space in the same plaza. Thin egg omelette a filled with toppings. Like an egg burrito but breakfast themed. The bread was fresh but not toasted enough, and the home fries were crispy but also seasoned well. It's a good breakfast, nothing too fancy but good and not too pricey.

Serves are friendly and quickly given attention. Lively…read moreplace with careful decor , cozy Celebrated my sisters Birthday ! The Avocado Benny with home fries was excellent

Tried again, pricy and took a while…read more Back on my breakfast re-reviews. Tried the green bean years ago and there was execution errors but properly cooked foods with a hefty price tag. Today was pretty much a repeat. Server was very nice but got flustered as the morning crowd trickled in. I ordered an omelette, and it took 40 minutes to make. The 8 person table really slowed things down, and the food that I got reflected a panicked kitchen. The eggs were overcooked, stuffed full of tons of farmers cheese and sourkraut. The kelbasa was grilled and had a good flavor, but was sparse. the pierogi on top was made in house but the seam was tough and the filling was dry. The home fry's were crispy and seasoned well, and the pickled beets were acidic and sweet. For the wait, the dish presented was lackluster. The price was a bit high for what I got as well. Was about 20 bucks for an omelette, which was ample on portion but not as great on the quality control. If anything, they are consistent. Go in expecting big portions of basic fare at a higher price point and a bit of a wait. It's okay, but it's lacking in quality

Rebel Coffee is a really cute coffee shop, the service was great. I got the nitro cold brew and the…read moretaste is very smooth. Definitely recommend trying!

I got their seasonal special: the salted caramel toffee cold brew and it was sooooo good! Next time…read moreI'll def be adding cold foam to it tho! They have a giant menu of drinks and food! I would love to come back and try some of their eats. Everything sounded amazing! This spot was easy to park at and it had lots of parking! I truly appreciated that after going to many spots in the area with less than ideal parking situations. This was an added plus for sure! The girl that helped me was very nice and helpful as well. Spot was large. Not overly fancy, but cute! I would def go again!

Authentic! Italia! It's not common to come across true Italian delis in the Hartford Area like in…read moreNYC . Lenoci's comes close. Very close. We walked and you can hear the sweet sounds of Italiano across the restaurant. Wholesome and fresh ingredients. Not to be missed in Olde Wethersfield

I wanted this one to hit. I really did. Lenoci's Italian…read moreKitchen, tucked just south of Bradley Airport, looks like it was pulled straight out of a winter Hallmark movie. Cozy, charming, the kind of place that practically begs you to believe great Italian food is coming. But looks don't season food. From the pasta fagioli to the eggplant parm sandwich, the common thread was impossible to ignore: bland. Not subtly restrained. Not "let the ingredients speak." Just flat. No depth, no punch, no reason to go back for another bite. Italian food should comfort you and excite you at the same time--this did neither. Credit where it's due: portions are generous, and the bread was fresh and nicely toasted, which honestly might have been the most flavorful thing on the table. But when bread becomes the highlight at an Italian spot, that's a problem. I wanted to love Lenoci's. The space sets you up for it. Unfortunately, the food doesn't deliver.