So, my wife and I, along with our tween daughter, visited Hilltop Kitchen on a whim last Saturday…read more First impressions were wonderful. The dining room was empty as we came early, and it looked beautiful. The entire restaurant, to the eye, is absolutely a vibe. There was one server on shift at the time and she was very nice and welcoming. We had very high hopes for the meal to come. We were fairly disappointed. It was during a brunch service. Initially ordered the calamari as an appetizer. Yes, calamari as a brunch app is kind of strange however since it was available I ordered it. I typically order this wherever I go, because I execution-wise, it's not the easiest thing to prepare correctly. This app was tiny, as in the serving size. Additionally the calamari itself was super small as well. No nice meaty rings. No crispy tentacles. Just a greasy mess. The dish purports the dipping sauce to be that of a fra diavolo, it was not. It was more like a marinara with chunky bits of aromatics and perhaps a bit of crushed red pepper. It was also very pricey given everything. Even if it were perfect, still on the pricey side. At the same time my daughter ordered French toast. For $18. We are talking $6 a slice of brioche. Wild business, that. As mains, my wife ordered the avocado toast. Which she actually seemed to enjoy, although the bread was soggy, and the other items on the plate severely lacking. I ordered the "lobster" cake eggs Benedict. If this was lobster, then I'm the Mother Theresa. It was, by my palate overly processed canned crab meat. At best, overly processed lobster meat, but I highly doubt that given the taste, color, and texture. The CRAB cake itself was meh, the accompanying potato hash was okay, and the hollandaise sauce was passable if not good. We ordered drinks as well. My lemon drop martinis were pretty good. My wife was dissatisfied with her margarita, then ordered a dirty martini that was okay. We walked out with a tab of nearly $200. To say it was worth the money would be absurd. I hate to be so blatantly honest with this review, but this experience (food and drink-wise) was not one I would recommend.

From start to finish, Hilltop Kitchen is a hidden gem! It's taken me way too long to get there for…read morea meal, but today was the day and I am so glad I did. We were sat quickly by a lovely young lady who I came to find out is the owner's daughter. There were several tables occupied but we were greeted promptly and attended to. We ordered the grilled cantaloupe with whipped ricotta crostini and it may be one of the most delicious things I have ever tasted, ever! The drizzle of hot honey topped with pistachios was the perfect accompaniment. I also ordered the tuna Niçoise salad and my husband had the Philly sandwich , both were perfection. We were not planning on dessert, but, then, we did with no regrets. The black cherry cheesecake was delicious and shareable. Honestly, even after a wonderful meal, the best part of our lunch when was the owner came over to chat with us. She introduced herself and told us a little about herself and her story. She is a remarkable, strong, woman who has worked hard to build her business and I truly can't wait to go back and to bring friends!

First-time visit for me, but my friends had long been patrons of Leo's. Your met by a welcoming and…read morefriendly staff, and our coffee and tea came quickly and hot. I appreciate that our server and the hostess came by regularly to refill our cups. I ordered the eggs Benedict and fruit. The eggs were cooked perfectly and presented beautifully. The English muffin was toasted just right. Man, I enjoyed that breakfast. The ambiance was nice. We had plenty of room. I can't wait to return.

Had a lovely breakfast today with the family for a birthday. Nice menu options with some good…read morespecials. Enjoyed the Ecuadorian chorizo breakfast plate. There was a French toast kielbasa plate with poached eggs and Hollandaise that made my daughter happy. Their Bocca bread is very nice and goes well with all the options. My wife enjoyed the crab cakes with hollandaise. Wait staff are friendly and attentive, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

The people that run this business are so super friendly. My kid absolutely loves the cheeseballs so…read moreevery so often I drive an hour to get them. During Covid they actually delivered them once! Drove down recently after not going for a while and it was so fantastic to see this small business still thriving. I got a bag of cheeseballs for my kid that is already gone, you definitely need to try them if you go there. We also like the package breadsticks and mini pizza dough. Whether you are gluten-free or not make it a point to stop by here next time you are in the area. You won't regret it!

I have to give them 5 stars for the fact that they cater to the Gluten Free community with a very…read moreinteresting product, making a bread with yucca, milk, eggs and cheese that allows me to enjoy sandwiches and breakfast sandwiches that I miss. You can grab take out and you can buy the bread products for home as well,

Great healthy cafe that offers tons of good quality ingredients for lunch, snacks and breakfast…read more Staff is super friendly and helps with any menu questions Portions are large but prices are a bit high The smoothies are full of Fresh fruits and sit very heavy on the belly Açaí bowls are full of goodness and healthy oats Sandwich with handmade potato chips was the best They take credit card

Cute coffee shop with a great breakfast/lunch/smoothie menu. Everything my family has tried has…read morebeen delicious. Only slight disappointment was the 'everything' bagel didn't seem to have everything on it- but it was soft, fresh & delicious nonetheless.

The place looks great inside. It has a character to it…read more While my wife and I sat and ate, I saw that a lot of people came for take outs. They all seem to know exactly what they want. The lady at the counter was very friendly. Jarritos and other drinks. My Chimichangas and my wife's Enchiladas were good.

At best, I would say the food is mediocre or less. Bought take-out consisting of a steak burrito…read moreand a quesadilla for eating at home. The burrito in shape was unlike anything I've ever seen, usually they are long and the round, the one I got was the size and shape of a large fist. The steak was all grizzle and bone, took out 3 pieces of bone, the largest was about 1 inch in length. The wife said the quesadilla was tasteless. I can say that we will not be going back there for any type of food.

My wife and I went there today. A few weeks ago I saw an article on the Internet listing the best…read morediner in each state. The Laurel Diner was listed as the best in CT. Based on our experience today I would have to agree. The food was great, especially the corned beef hash. My wife had a banana pancake special--that too was delicious. The staff is very friendly. My only "complaint" is that I think the prices may be a bit too high but the cost is worth the experience. We'll go back!!!

We decided to venture out a bit and landed at Laurel Diner in Southbury... The food was fantastic…read moreand the service was even better. Pete, the chef, clearly knows his way around a grill, and the whole staff was incredibly friendly and personable -- the kind of place where you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. Great food, great people, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend stopping in!

Good food, good service. Typical bar atmosphere, but there's also outdoor seating. 85 character…read moreminimum

Whether it's a quick beer with the kids (adult kids) or dinner for date night, MTR is a great spot…read moreto enjoy a good time. The bartenders are friendly and most know what we drink bc we are there that much.

I was staying at the Heritage Hotel for a wedding and decided to grab my go to hangover cure close…read moreby the sausage egg and cheese hit the spot. The ambience is very comfortable, casual and has a good amount of seating for guests! Great spot to walk to from the hotel. Perfect location.

Five stars for service. Five for food…read more A little pricey. A bit overpriced for breakfast and lunch. Delicious coffee. We enjoyed breakfast so went back for lunch. Very accommodating and made omelette to order!!!

What an amazing spot!! If your driving past or maybe you live nearby, you need to check out the…read morecanteen. I got the double cheeseburger and Tater tots, I would get the same again in a heartbeat! Super fast service. In and out in 10 minutes!! Just try a burger for 3.50 if your skeptical, what have you got to loose!

1$ fee for credit card. Last visit. Plenty of other burger spots within 5 mins not charging this…read morefee.

Had a great experience tonight. Caleb & Carissa at the bar were wonderful. Friendly, efficient, and…read moreknowledgeable about the menu and drinks. Manager Daniel stopped by to say hello. He was very personable & friendly. Buffalo chicken sandwich was delicious and so big I took half home with me. Thanks to the entire crew tonight. I'll definitely be back.

There isn't a single clean surface in this restaurant. The floors, booths, chairs, bathrooms... all…read moresticky. Flies everywhere. Food tasted like yesterday's warmed up. The air vents are filthy. Server was delightful!!