Definitely a local eatery. No frills tables and bar and a pretty quick turnaround. While we were there, quite a few locals came in for a cup of coffee and breakfast. Usually a good sign! I had a fruit crepe, which was acceptable, but very unevenly filled. Some bites were full of cream, others were just crepe. My husband had a very nice egg scramble that was totally overflowing with mix ins- mushrooms, peppers, sausage, cheese. Very good! Our daughter had a simple Belgian waffle with a good amount of fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Overall a pleasant experience, though not a "fine dining" location. Certainly hit the spot for brunch on a road trip! read more

Awesome place to go for breakfast...such delicious foods! Husband and I tried their famous lobster crepes. Super good! I also got the hash and eggs~ yummy as well. The space was a bit tighter but cozy. The whole place had a Luke's Diner kind of fell. Loved it! Highly recommended. Thanks Chef Rickie! read more

Turtle Cafe - Outside sign. - New American Near Me - Westbrook, Connecticut

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Best breakfast place on the CT shoreline! Ricky & Lucas always make the best the best crepes, frittatas, omelets, and anything else you can think of. If you haven't been here yet I highly recommend it, the staff are very friendly and the food is amazing. read more

Visited Westbrook for a weekend and so glad we checked this place out. The breakfast was incredible. I had their tex mex burrito and shared a waffle with strawberries and chocolate. It was just too hard to pick one thing on the menu! The staff was very nice and the chef talked to us while cooking as we sat at the counter. Super friendly. Only downfall is that the place gets really crowded and it was very hot. read more

Turtle Cafe - Everything looked so good on the specials board! - New American Near Me - Westbrook, Connecticut

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Great place! Had a wonderful breakfast with my mom. I had the Salmon Mess and she had the Clam Hash. Both devoured. High quality and delicious. Highly recommended. read more

The place is a gem. A real find. My girlfriend and I are staying at a resort about a half mile away. She called me her favorite concierge because I like to research. When we pulled up the Turtle Cafe this morning I asked if she wanted to go in. She said she liked the vibe immediately. Just like she trusts my research, I trust her vibe. Well, we hit it right on this one. I wish I had taken photos of the food as the presentation was excellent, especially hers. She had the egg white vegetable frittata. It came with a lightly dressed arugula salad on top. Usually, when we go to a diner and she gets an omelette with home fries, she ends up eating about half. Admittedly we were both hungry, but she said the egg white made it light and easy to eat. I had the Woodie Omelette and man, was that the right choice. Home made hash is hard to find. This was delicious inside a perfect fluffy omelette. I'd never had garlic aioli over eggs. It was put on sparingly because it was strong and I needed a piece of gum afterwards but it was worth it. The wait staff were excellent. Two waitresses work together on service, so you don't have one waitress, but two. We were warmly greeted the moment we walked in even though the place was about 3/4 full. It's got that classic small diner, cozy almost hole in the wall feel with a definitely elevated menu. Tables along one wall, a counter along the length of the place and a completely open kitchen on the other side with two chefs keeping the food moving. Our wait time was for food was very good. Definitely a local's spot as the staff knew quite a few of the customers. I wished they had gluten free toast for my girlfriend. Her gluten issues are real and it does not take much to keep a loaf or two in the freezer. She said she had plenty to eat so no biggie. Highly recommend this place to anyone staying in the area or even passing through. Easy off 95 and ample parking. We will definitely be back! read more

Turtle Cafe - New American Near Me - Westbrook, Connecticut

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Everything they do is a step above the rest...and magically seasoned to perfection. Gotta try the Italian wrap with chicken and pesto...Wow

Went in for breakfast before taking a family trip to Mystic. Could not have asked for better service and food if we tried. The hash was incredible and was cooked to perfection. read more

The food is fantastic. I had the steak and cheese omelette, which was very tasty and seasoned beautifully. My boyfriend had the "salmon mess" special. He described it as "euphoric, sublime, and complete nirvana". The only reason for the 4-star rating, instead of 5-star is that our service lacked enthusiasm and attentiveness. read more

Stopped in for a quick breakfast while driving home from Mystic. Food was served fast and was pretty tasty.

Unique and delicious. It reminds me of a diner in that you can sit at the counter (if you like) and watch them cook, which I enjoy. Very unique menu (not strange) and all I wish was that we got their before they ran out of lobster. My kind of place, where the food (and the cooks) are the focus and not a fancy establishment. Thank you for a great breakfast! read more

Greatest breakfast place ever. Great menu and great execution! My teenage granddaughters love it.

Enjoyed our meal here!! Would've love tasted the Lobster Crepé! People were friendly and service delightful. Can't wait to tell my friends about your place. read more

Breakfast is always SO good. The flavors are excellent. The chef takes such care with all the ingredients. We have been many times although wouldn't consider ourselves regulars. Finally decided I should write a review. Love the Zorba -- the lemon sauce just makes it so bright. Today though I chose the August Frittata special. Kielbasa, peaches, Gorgonzola, Cheddar, spinach -- so many flavors that worked so well together. The one thing that keeps us away is that the place is fairly small and we don't like to wait. We often will sit at the counter which I enjoy so we can watch the chef. On a hot summer day though we sat too close to the oven for comfort. But we will definitely be back. read more

One star for a good server. I ate outside, and the ants were awful. The eggs were badly overcooked. The coffee was fine. The toast was cold. The clam hash...the thing that brought me there...was disappointing. With Cristy's and The Tea Kettle nearby, there is no chance I'll be back. read more

Service was horrible! Sat at counter for breakfast, only a few other customers & cook talked to other customers next to us(locals) about his mental issues. Food was not served to us at same time, waited forever & they certainly were not busy. On top of that the place was FILTHY! read more

I was so pleased to see a place around here that sells crepes, those are by far my favorite dish and they are hard to find, specially in a breakfast place and so close to home!! I ordered the Nutella crepes, the presentation was spectacular, and the taste was incredible!! My new favorite breakfast place and so excited that is so close to my house :) My husband had an omelette and he was very pleased as well! Fast and friendly service We will be back for sure read more

Turtle Cafe - Nutella Crepe so delicious - New American Near Me - Westbrook, Connecticut

We were driving down I-95 in need of brunch and found Turtle Cafe on YELP - totally worth getting off route for this place! The Turtle and Greek Frittatas were delicious and outdoor seating was most pleasant. Thanks for a sweet and yummy dining experience! read more

After a night of seeing Jerry Seinfeld at Foxwoods Casino. Spouse and I headed back to NY and hit the Turtle Cafe off 95 for a breakfast break. We were not disappointed. read more

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I really wanted to like this place. I got the turtle sizzler, it wasn't spicy at all. I really didn't enjoy the flavors, I set my hopes a little high on this one. The staff was friendly and attentive but I wasn't impressed with the food. read more

Turtle Cafe - New American Near Me - Westbrook, Connecticut

Another great meal at the Cafe. We always try to stop here on the way to the Cape for creative, tasty food and friendly staff. Usually, we're traveling mid-week, but we're trying to game 4th of July traffic. The Cafe was jumping with locals and travelers and we wound up sitting at the counter. Got a great show from Ricky & Lukas to go along with the meal...something we highly recommend. Whatever day it is, if you're traveling in So Connecticut, they are off the Turnpike at Exit 65, so stop in and tell Ricky Chef Steve from NJ sent you! read more

Absolutely amazing! Will definitely be stopping here again for breakfast. I had the smoked salmon frittata and would highly recommend!

Walking in it looks like a greasy spoon type diner, but once the food comes you are blown away. The chef (yes I said chef not cook) was impressive to watch as he produced beautiful and tasty food. Worth checking out the turtle cafe. read more

This place is solid gold. Grab a spot at the kitchen-end of the counter, order absolutely anything, it's all that good. To just sit and watch this guy COOK is an increasingly rare experience in the modern restaurant world. read more

We were excited to try this place based on the reviews. My food was burnt and inedible. Very disappointed. My husband's food was great though I must admit. read more

Turtle Cafe - The worst, burnt hash I have ever had. Terrible. - New American Near Me - Westbrook, Connecticut

Great brunch! I had the smoked salmon frittata and it was delicious! Staff was friendly, too!

This is one of my favorite breakfast spots. The Sizzlers are my favorite. Whenever we go we're always treated like family. Ricky(owner/head chef) always takes a moment to say hi. What's not to like? Foods always fresh, cooked the way you want, never overcooked. You need to make sure you get here before 10a on weekends seats(both outside and in) fill up quick. I've driven by sometimes on the weekends and seen the line out the door!! But honestly even if you have to wait in line, it's well worth the wait! read more

Charming little cafe close to 95. This non-controversial review, while it probably won't generate any buzz, should reassure the weary, hungry traveler that the Turtle Cafe should be experienced. The food was really good and they make the most out of the space they have. Well done! read more

What a pleasant surprise - food was excellent. Fresh - made to order. Hash was great - also had a wrap off the lunch menu - very good Would go again read more

Their chicken is super good !you can't find fried chicken around here anywhere like this is! Fresh, juicy, and delicious! Best to go try it for yourselves ! It's really good! read more

Stopped on our way south to Maryland and happened upon this little cafe. Too hot to sit outside, so we sat inside. I ordered the lobster crepe (special) and they allowed my husband to have steak and cheese quesadilla even though they weren't officially serving lunch yet. My crepes had an abundance of big chunks of lobster and the quesadilla was also delicious! Nothing fancy. Cooks are on other side of bar. Tiny place with great food. Saw lots of great dishes going to other diners. Wish we lived closer so we could try other dishes. read more

Turtle Cafe - There were two crepes and a small side salad. Yum!! - New American Near Me - Westbrook, Connecticut

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Creative breakfast menu if interested in eggs or crepes. Not super fast but, thoughtful food takes time. Hope to get back there soon to try dessert crepes. read more

Cute place, crazy good menu. Stopped here after a wedding to clear the cobwebs and glad we did. read more

Turtle Cafe - Omelette. - New American Near Me - Westbrook, Connecticut

**based on one visit** Came here for breakfast last Sunday around 9:30am. Didn't have to wait for a counter seat, but it was otherwise pretty full. Ordered hash with eggs--solid. Got a side of hollandaise--pretty tasteless and disappointing. Decent coffee, not great, but not terrible. Loved sitting at the counter watching them cook. Nothing but respect for short order cooks. And great to see them making it all fresh. Nice, friendly staff. read more

Right on route 1, this is a nice little diner set up. And like any self-respecting diner, the food is really good! Not a lot of tables, a bit tight, some counter seating, we went for brunch and were NOT disappointed. Service was quick. The cook was not one of those crazy, flying off the handle, noisy types. He was quiet, courteous, fast, and focused. The wait staff was attentive. The menu was varied enough so there was something for everyone. We ordered frittatas and thoroughly enjoyed them. will be back when in he area. read more

Upscale lunch and breakfast in terms of taste and presentation but not price or atmosphere. Food was fantastic. Nice change of pace from the normal sandwich and burger lunches. Chef with a degree from the culinary institute of Long island. Well worth the try. So good oh my god! read more

We read a review in Patch.com that explained that Sharma, a culinary school graduate who worked for the Marriott hotel chain, and his wife, Sonel, opened the Turtle Café about a month ago in the former Muffin Korner space so we went over for Breakfast/Lunch. We had the Chicken Falafel with a cucumber raita and spicy cilantro sauce, Chicken and Pesto Panini and Chilaquiles with chicken and fresh made tortilla chips. We all tasted each other dishes and they all got a unanimous thumbs up. Though choosing from the diverse menu wasn't easy. There were also Asian and American dishes that all sounded great. We finished it all off with a Stuffed French Toast with red raspberry cinnamon fruit compote and whipped cream for dessert. The prices were good (especially for the uniqueness and quality) and the service was very friendly. We'll be back...often. read more

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Came in last minute for a brunch and I was able to sit at the chefs counter and watch them work. It was great! Delicious food as well, of course read more

Very good! Very friendly staff! Amazing pancakes and hash. My husband got the sizzler with the hash. Always refilling your coffee. Excellent breakfast! read more

We dine here about once a week and it's our go to favorite for breakfast. The chef always welcomes people when they walk in the door and the waitstaff are friendly. The food is fantastic, which helps us manage the wait when the restaurant gets really busy and the food comes out slower. My husband always orders the deluxe oatmeal, which is a warm and comforting bowl of oatmeal with a huge assortment of freshly cut and artistically arranged fruit on top. I typically order eggs with amazingly flavorful and crisp breakfast potatoes. Their lunch menu is very good as well (especially the falafel). This place is a hidden gem. A bit rough around the edges at times, but it's the heart of our neighborhood. read more