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    4.6 (100 reviews)
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    Dan R.

    "Oh, it's such a perfect day I'm glad I spent it with you" (Lou Reed) Feeling the warm sunshine as we sat on the roof deck. Hearing the smooth jazz from the sound system. Watching the boats lazily drift across the Lake Congamond marina. Experiencing stellar customer service And eating a fantastic breakfast. They all led up to a perfect start of our day with breakfast at the Launch. It felt like being on vacation in South Carolina! The Launch's hours are a bit tricky, so you should be aware they are only open from Friday to Monday from 8am to 2:30 pm. The breakfast menu is available all day with the lunch menu starting at 11 (Friday and Monday) or 12 (Weekends). The Launch has a big dining room and two outdoor sections. The rooftop patio where we sat held 7 tables to seat 26. A section of their parking lot is separated from the parked cars to hold six tables for 24 diners. Hannah, our server was great. Super friendly, knowledgeable, helpful with a memory that never failed. We asked for more coffee- bang! We asked for a "to go" box - bang! We asked for ketchup - bang! We asked for coffee cup lids- bang! We went into their menu's breakfast specials for a Pioneer Valley ($8.25) and a Robling ($10.25). The PV was two eggs with home fries, choice of meat and choice of toast. The Robling was two eggs, corned beef hash and a choice of toast. The Robling was mine, because I hadn't had me some corned beef hash in a while. It was very good, soft and tender with a lot of corned beef and a nice crust on the outside. I went for poached eggs and they were perfect. Now let's talk about their toast choices. You can go with White, Honey Wheat, Anadama, Cinnamon Swirl, Sourdough, Rye or English Muffin. Anadama was an unfamiliar choice. I used the old Google Machine to learn it was a "traditional New England yeast bread made with wheat flour, cornmeal, molasses and sometimes rye flour." Well that sure made my selection easy. It was fabulous! Two nice thick chewy slices with a hint of that good old New England molasses. Our two breakfast specials, a coffee and an iced coffee totaled a very reasonable $24.98 with a few leftovers to enjoy later. Without doubt, this was one of our best breakfast experiences in a long, long time.

    Rich B.

    Great find. Stopped here today with my monthly breakfast group. And we invited Fr Matt from Our Lady of the Lake RC church up the road. We opted to sit outside as it was a beautiful morning, w a nice view of the lake. Our server, Ani, was excellent. She (as well as the owner, Jessica) checked on us regularly and was very efficient and just seemed to do everything effortlessly. I had the Congamonster Breakfast, but had the home-made hash as one of my meats, for an extra $2. Well worth it. Came w 3 eggs, HFs, another meat (opted for sausage patty) and toast. The rye toast was thicker than most and was excellent. Plenty of really interesting menu choices. Prices are reasonable. Coffee is excellent and bottomless. All of us had clean plates, and left satisfied. Be careful, only open 3 or 4 days for breakfast and lunch. And happy to see that they did a brisk business today. Word gets around. Definitely give this place a try.

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    Henry L.

    Amazing location right on the lake. Homemade bread and other pastries. This is a definite must go to a place. The staff was very attentive to take care of us on a very quick manner. This place does recommend reservations and it's very busy on the weekend. If you go on the weekend without a reservation, you should expect a 45 min to 1 hour wait! We waited - and it was worth it

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    Sarah H.

    Always amazing food with excellent service ! Best breakfast spot around and the view is also beautiful.

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    Randall M.

    Great breakfast. Beautiful location Homemade breads . We got the breakfast quesadilla, mimosa, screwdrivers. The home made rasin cinnamon toast was like a cinnamon roll!

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    Excellent place for breakfast or brunch. Food, service, ambiance and location overlooking Lake Congamond were very good.

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    Really enjoyed our breakfast here. Staff was very friendly and the food was great. Also a nice view of the lake.

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    Great food, reasonable price, and warm service. It is nice to have a great breakfast/brunch spot in the area.

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    I'll be honest; I didn't think I was going to like this location as much as the one in West…read moreSpringfield, but I have to say, this is my new favorite location. Either way you'll have a great meal and service, but this location just felt like I was a guest in someone's home. Especially with that really nice outdoor seating area, where you can view the beautiful garden it was just such a relaxing time dining here, I didn't want to leave. In times past I always usually get a hot coffee drink or one of their hot teas but this time I asked for the Witches blend iced and it was soooo refreshing on this warm day. Definitely would ask to get one of their teas iced if the day is warm. Also, these folks know how to make a good crepe, that's my favorite thing to get from them, but you can't go wrong with anything honestly. I sometimes will get their house made bagels and that's delicious as well. Simple food, excellent flavors, and a beautiful place in the hills; what more could you ask for?

    We started off with lavender herbal tea and we have that a 8/10! Then we had red vanilla tea and we…read moregave that a 8/10! Then we had the caramel black tea and we gave that a 7/10! We loved the tea and the experience! Our waiter was very attentive and friendly! The atmosphere is very sweet and welcoming! The ambience is cute tea house with a nice modern spin, very welcoming for all group sizes! The food was absolutely amazing!!! We got the salmon savory crepe and we rated it 8.8/10! We also got the breakfast plate with two poached eggs, vegetables, and a beet pancake and a Slavic pancake! Poached eggs were absolutely perfect, 9.8/10, beet pancake 8.5/10, Slavic pancake 7.8/10, vegetables 8/10!! Very great flavors, great plating and amazing combinations!! Overall rating is 8.9/10!

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    4.4
    (50 reviews)
    7.7 mi

    After stopping at the car wash for my weekly routine, I saw Drago's located right across the street…read morejust off of Hopmeadow on the Granby Simsbury line and decided to try it after reading the yelp reviews Walked into this newer breakfast spot, and I could see why it is becoming a local favorite. I loved the excitement from the guests and the staff. This is a happy place! I ordered a breakfast bagel sandwich on an everything bagel, that included homemade sausage, two over easy eggs and cheese, with their homemade hot sauce on the side, to go. I also ordered a regular coffee The place was jammed packed, with a super positive buzz, as I could see very happy customers, and the staff looked like they were pleased to be serving! I received my order rather quickly, in a little bit over 10 minutes. Considering the restaurant was super busy, I could tell the back of the restaurant had their act together, and the total process of this restaurant was really well organized. At eight dollars for this perfectly toasted everything bagel, with homemade sausage with a little kick, two eggs cooked perfectly over easy, along with this cheese that just melted in my mouth, I was sent into heavenly Bliss. The explosion of the different flavors was perfection. The homemade hot sauce was delicious , it was like Tabasco sauce on steroids. Drago's you need to bottle this and sell it! The coffee was fresh, lovingly made on the strong side with half-and-half, and no sugar. This coffee was on point! The treatment to me by the staff was second to none. I just really really appreciate the service and the product. Will I be back? Heck if I could, I would move in! I can see why residents of both Granby and Simsbury are making this not only the local hotspot but a staple in the community Parking is a breeze out front. Keep in mind Dunkin' Donuts sandwiches are six dollars a pop for nothing special; for two dollars more I got this amazing sandwich twice the size, on a lovingly made, toasted to perfection bagel, homemade sausage, and an amazing cheese like I've never had before, and this kick butt hot sauce to top it off! Thanks again Drago's for a wonderful experience. I wish you the best of success here, and good fortunes. You totally earn it, every day, and deserve it

    We checked this place out at probably the busiest time to go, Sunday morning. Despite that, we were…read morein and out in under an hour. The servers were friendly and quick, and the decor is very rustic and clean. Good sized tables and chairs. It took us maybe no more than 5 minutes to get seated, not a big deal. As for the food, I cannot recommend that chicken and biscuit sandwich more!! The chicken was so tender and crispy, and it paired perfectly with the biscuit, the sauce, and the egg. I will say, it said on the menu it would be an over easy egg but I think it was more medium, but honestly it was SO DELICIOUS it really didn't matter. We also tried a BYO omelet and that was good! I think the broccoli was cooked very well, nothing felt raw in the omelet. I might have liked a smidge more cheese to help it all hold together, but again, not a big deal!! It was a standard omelet, I probably wouldn't get that again but I would 100% get that chicken and biscuit sandwich!! Also their prices are very good!!

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    Congamond Coffee

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    4.9
    (18 reviews)
    1.7 mi

    Really cute coffee and pastry shop right off the bike path with delicious pasties and coffee. Cozy…read morevibes with tons of seating and great service. Enjoyed a pastry and really loved the atmosphere- recommend

    "Take the last train to Clarksville I'll be waiting at the…read morestation We'll have time for coffee flavored kisses And a bit of conversation" (The Monkees) Congamond Coffee & Café has a large and very beautiful seating area with a very eclectic furniture mix. I saw wood dining room chairs, upholstered living room chairs, small tables, big tables that would be at home in your dining room, sofas, love seats, and game tables for checkers. And to make things even better was the generous spacing between the tables, so you never get the feeling that you're crammed in next to another party who might overhear your deepest darkest self-incriminating statements. We stopped in for late morning coffee and pastries, and learned their coffee is a special kind of coffee. Their coffee is "shade-grown" meaning the beans are allowed to ripen more slowly to enhance the flavor. We ordered an Americano (2 oz. Espresso, 6 oz. Water for $3.50), a drip coffee, a Cinnamon Bun ($4.50), and a Spinach Feta Danish. I had the Americano and the Danish and they were both very good. I never heard of "shade grown" coffee before, but I was impressed with the flavor profile. And that Spinach Feta Danish was fantastic. Congamond has a big food and drink menu with coffees, lattes, chais, smoothies, and hot chocolate, breakfast, lunch, and snack selections. The only less than stellar component of our experience was customer service. Yes, our orders were taken and announced promptly, but there was no hint of friendliness, courtesy, or customer engagement at all. Perfunctory kind of says it best.

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