11 for Brunch
last updated: March 2024
When did brunch become such a thing? In recent years it seems that many Connecticut restaurants have begun putting Bloody Marys, omelets, photo-worthy waffle creations and much, much more onto their menus. So let’s raise a toast to the weekend and enjoy!
Find more Instagrammable brunch spots here. And if you're a morning coffee lover, check out these must-try coffee shops.
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1| Pond House Café, Hartford
Brunch is served within the pleasant confines of Elizabeth Park. On offer: three Benedicts (eggs, smoked salmon and Pond House), along with a breakfast quesadilla, Roman omelette and crème brulee French toast.
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2| Elm Street Diner, Stamford
If you're really going for wow-factor, look no further than Elm Street Diner. This spot offers zany, inventive dessert creations that make "photo-worthy" sound like an understatement. Enjoy delicious twists on brunch favorites like smoked salmon eggs benedict, churro french toast, skirt steak omelets, and of course, their Insta-famous waffle towers. Bring your appetite and your camera!
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3| Abigail’s Grille & Wine Bar, Simsbury
On Sundays, this historic and elegant restaurant puts on a brunch special you won't want to miss. Choose from delicious entrees like buttermilk waffles and filet mignon benedict, select desserts from house-made chocolate mousse to New York style cheesecake, and top it off with your choice of breakfast cocktail!
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4| The White Horse Country Pub, Marbledale
Here’s a cheerful roadside tavern where the brunch menu is high, wide and handsome, ranging from bacon, cheddar & tomato quiche and crab cake Benedict to steakhouse shepherd's pie and Persian lamb koftas.
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5| The Corner Restaurant, Milford
The Corner specializes in noteworthy individual brunch dishes from smoked gouda poached eggs, to peaches and cream French toast, to a South Indian spiced bacon-wrapped duck dish that made the Food Network! They’re also currently offering brunch boxes for at-home enjoyment.
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6| Bella's Cafe, New Haven
Not only can you brunch your cares away at Bella's, you can eat breakfast all day long! Their brunch menu changes weekly, but expect to devour unique and scrumptious dishes like sour cream coffee cake pancakes, pumpkin pecan pie French toast, Sicilian eggs benedict, and speciality sausages from pineapple & bacon to chicken & apple.
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7| Fresh Salt, Old Saybrook
How about brunch with a saltwater view? The buffet includes omelet, sushi, pasta and pancake stations, fresh seafood (including shrimp cocktail), roasts and desserts.
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8| The Mill on the River, South Windsor
Here’s one of the best brunch deals in the state - $24.95 gets you two cocktails, an assortment of pastries, fruit, coffee or tea and an entrée that could be filet mignon Benedict or seafood crepe or sole Francaise.
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9| Terrain Garden Café, Westport
The setting, within a gorgeous, high-end home-and-garden emporium, is a part of the takeaway here. Brunch is served every day with things like brioche pumpkin pie French toast or farmer’s market gnocchi and steak frites.
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10| The Cottage, Westport
Located in the shoreline town of Westport, is this James Beard-nominated spot. The Cottage elevates the standard for seasonal American cooking delivered with casual simplicity and coastal charm. Enjoy brunch favorites from buttermilk pancakes to buttered lobster eggs benedict.
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11| Water's Edge Resort & Spa, Westbrook
Be sure to head to Water's Edge Resort & Spa's Award-Winning Brunch every Sunday featuring carving stations including Prime Rib, Omelets, Crêpes, & More, especially during the Spring, Summer and Fall months with seating outside overlooking the Long Island Sound.
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