We stopped here for breakfast before continuing our trip to MA. The staff were very nice and friendly. The food was excellent and served quickly! I had the cannoli French toast (pictured), my wife had the smores pancakes and we split an order of breakfast potatoes. The potatoes were grilled and seasoned perfectly! If/when we are in that area again, we will definitely be coming back!
It was a Sunday morning, very busy. We waited over an hour to get a table. For as long of a wait as it was, the food shouldve been perfect. The spinach and tomatoes were raw and made the eggs Benedict not as good as it couldve been, made the eggs cool off too quickly. Other than that very nice waitress, accommodating. Just disappointing because you expect perfection. Its usually very good.
The Hidden Kitchen is a new favorite of ours: the food is imaginative and delicious, the portions are very generous and the staff is friendly and helpful. I had the Hamptons Bennie (poached eggs, smoked salmon, avocado, and tomatoes topped with Hollandaise sauce) and my husband had the shrimp and grits (with chorizo, spinach and eggs) YUM! We’re already planning our next visit!
I wish there was an option to give even more stars! We have been coming to Hidden Kitchen for several years and have never had a bad experience. Sandy and her staff have always gone above and beyond. And the food is always phenomenal! The pancakes are a personal favorite - especially the Cinnamon Bun! If you havent tried them yet - dont wait - they are amazing!! We have been ordering take out during the pandemic and it is always hot and fresh. They even wrote a little message on our bag for my birthday breakfast. They are simply the best!!
This is truly a hidden gem! One of the best diners I have been in Connecticut. For some reason Google maps never showed me this place before 😒. The staff is extremely friendly. they cared for everyone who came there. Even though we went half an hour before closing time on a Saturday, they happily took all our orders. The food is very unique. The bloody Mary and apple cider mimosa was awesome! the French toast with raspberry sauce and ricota was top notch. The pesto egg sandwich was too die for. the blue berry muffin was perfect in every way. I am looking forward to eating more at this place. my wife and myself were so glad to have found this place on our first anniversary. Thank you for your generosity and service. My pranams and respects to everyone working here.
My son absolutely loves the chocolate chipPancakes. I get him a take out order every Sunday. When we do choose to dine in the owner comes right over to ask us how we are and how are week was. Its so nice to be welcomed. The wait staff is always on top of things making sure we always have everything we need. Every meal I have ever had there has been great!
This is one of the best restaurants ever! Not only is the food and staff amazing, the owners put the safety of their staff and customers and neighbors 1st both through the pandemic and through the hurricane forecast. Great job Hidden Kitchen! You are all made of awesome!
I stopped in here after a nearby hike to grab some breakfast on the way home. We ordered online a bacon, egg and cheese and another sausage, egg white and cheese sandwich. It was ready for pickup in about 10 minutes and pretty inexpensive. Id say there was a bit too much cheese on my sandwich, I like cheese a lot but it was a bit too gooey with all of it and somewhat masked everything else. However that might be the perfect amount of cheese for someone else! Overall it was a fine sandwich and the waitresses were all friendly. Id recommend giving it a try.
Hidden Kitchen is a Hidden Gem!! Their menu has amazing options, their staff is friendly and efficient and their food is delicious!! I can’t wait to go back ASAP! Keep up the great work and don’t let the silly haters get you down. We love you!
Went here with my wife and parents, absolutely awesome! To start with the food, got the Gimme-A-Chimme with Home fries and a full stack of the Fruity Pebbles French Toast to share, all were amazing! The photos dont do it justice in my opinion. If you like sweet and/or savory breakfast foods they will easily satisfy your cravings here! Now for the service, another A+, our waitress was so nice! My father is physically handicapped and she was so accommodating to him (along with the other diners who were near us too, love a friendly atmosphere). We plan on coming back here and highly recommend that you need to grab some cash and hit this place up!
Theres nothing hidden about the flavor and atmosphere of this little diner. Truly a gem in the town. With a dual set of menus for all day and breakfast specials, there truly is something for everybody. While the small-time-diner may get some criticism from some, the setup is perfect for a party of 4 or less.Let me start by saying the food options are incredible. With specialties every day and a menu full of sweet tooth or savory options for both breakfast and lunch, there is no shortage of orders one person can decide on. The best part about the menu is that there is enough variety to truly go back any day (or every day) of the week and get something different for months.The flavor of each of our dishes, pictured with this review, were unique and delicious. The special muffin today was the Snickers Muffin with caramel topping. The Oreo french toast was especially flavorful with chocolate and creme in between the layers. The Caramel waffle went well with bananas, walnuts, and chocolate chips.The best part about small diners is the aesthetic and service, which truly separates great diners from less stellar ones. My coffee cup was never empty, with not one, but several of the staff consistently checking in with us and getting us whatever we needed. There were tons of smiles, suggestions for orders, and I felt like I was genuinely cared for as a customer. From the front desk down to the waitress that cleaned my table afterwards, every part of this interaction was wonderful.There is no doubt that I would return here in the future!
Yesterday we visited with my sister in law, who by happenstance goes to cross fit with Sandi, our server and owner. We arrived at a good time with a minimal wait. They have a diverse menu, and a special menu with almost as many options as the regular menu. Other specials are posted to the wall. This is a foodies paradise! It’s quaint, quick, and oh so delicious! I had the Tijuana Omelet w/ home fries and a biscuit. Just look at that biscuit... The best I’ve ever had. My husband had the California Benedict. He really enjoyed that as well. My SIL had French toast and sausage. Check this place out!!
From service,food and staff this place is amazing. Generous portions and different mimosas you can choose from. My favorite is the apple cider one. This place is a must. Definitely call ahead because this is one popular place.
Weve been to the hidden kitchen twice. The first visit we had great food and good service. The second visit we decided to bring our family. We traveled in two cars and half of our family had gotten stuck at a light and was a couple minutes behind us. My girlfriend and I decided to go inside and put our names down for inside dining. Immediately telling the hostess that we had a total of 5 people, we were asked if our party was here. I explained that the rest of our party had just pulled into the parking lot and would be inside in a moment. The hostess sat us down immediately in a booth, as there had been multiple tables available. We sat down and browsed the menu while our party made through the parking lot. We noticed that what looked to be the owner chastising the hostess for sitting us without the full party being inside the restaurant. The owner then immediately comes over and asks where the rest of the party was. We told her that they had just parked and we were told we could sit as they made their way inside. We were met with an attitude from the owner telling us that we should not be sat until they are inside and we needed to get up. Our family then walks inside the restaurant while we point them out. The owner mumbled something under her breath and makes a snarky remark about being sat without the full party. This immediately left a bad taste in our mouth.While I understand the idea behind the policy, there were a number of ways this could be handled. 1) the hostess should not have sat us and just told us from the beginning, 2) the owner can use a lesson in customer relations and the way she speaks and handles situations with her attitude, 3) she could have looked out the large window in the front of the restaurant as I pointed out my family coming inside. Instead, she gave us unnecessary attitude and ruined our experience for something that could have been easily handled like a professional. The restaurant had multiple tables available and there was no wait at that time. We wont be back.
A great place with a creative menu. Small but comfortable. Staff was very nice, everyone smiling and working together to make it a good experience. I went for the Mac Daddy --Yum! Even better with some BBQ sauce. Maybe get the smaller portion...so filling! Definitely recommend. I will need to come back for the Elvis Stuffed French Bread!Update: to all my friends and family; please change my address to this location. I live here now. ♡
Arrived at 11:30 for breakfast. Didnt get waited on until 11:45. Went and got my I on my own. I was told they wouldnt serve breakfast. The waitress/owner left us and went to a table of friends ignoring us. We left.
My favorite breakfast spot on the shoreline. I can never get enough of Eggs on Faulkners, but I also love their pancakes and benedicts. Yummy! (ps. no one should be allowed to review a restaurant without eating their food)
The staff, owner and food are fabulous here!! My family (7 of us) unanimously decided it will be a tradition every time I return to CT and they plan to go back again and again. Every attention to detail and just plain great people!! Try the 4th of July waffle!!!! Thank you Hidden Kitchen!!! Cant wait to return!
By far the worst breakfast experience I’ve had probably ever. Table of 5 sat down at 10 am took 1 hour and 45 minutes for our last meal to hit the table after everyone else had finished there meals. Our table collective had a 170$ tab with drinks. 1 apology from weight staff, only to deal with a confrontational, unprofessional, rude manager. Coming from someone who has 10 plus years in the “small business” restaurant business there’s no excuse for this. Not looking for my bill to be comp’d would just have liked an Sincere apology rather then met with lame excuses and confrontation. I understand kitchen gets busy and they get a little busy, but 2 hours for breakfast is unacceptable. Wouldn’t have been this upset if management had handled the situation different. Long story short if there’s more then 5 tables already seated when you get there, turn around and find another spot
Sooooo good. Great menu and everything is delicious. I had a Bloody Mary that came with bacon and the most delicious jalapeño bacon cornbread mini muffin! The biggest problem is deciding what to choose, but no fear...its all superb! The waitstaff is so friendly and hardworking. They always deserve a round if applause.The outside dining area is super comfortable. Why wouldnt you go here???
I came for a visit and enjoyed the friendliness of the staff. I was extremely surprised by the fact that they had gluten free waffles, pancakes, toast, and pretty much everything else that a gluten free person must otherwise avoid here! I enjoyed it and would be open to being slightly more adventurous next time.
I have been coming to HK for almost two years and every single time I am there, Sandy, Dave and staff go above and beyond to make sure their customers are happy and well fed. From the many different varieties of French toast, pancakes, eggs benedict, omelets and many other scrumptious breakfast selections (of which I am trying to have tried every one of them at least once)including my personal favorite, the deep fried bacon egg and cheese sandwich, HK is hands down the best food and staff you’re going to find in a local restaurant. Maybe once I get through the breakfast menu, I’ll try the lunch one! They are always so worried about their customers that when Hurricane Henri came looming about, they decided to close for the safety of their guests and staff. While one may think that they deserve a bad review with two stars because they were closed, I give them 5 for being so concerned. Shop Local people!
Couldn’t try the food so have to rate a 1. Online menu flips pages automatically so you can’t read it. Called to order breakfast at 11:45ish and was told they don’t make omelets past 12? …Google lists this place a breakfast restaurant? Will try again in the future.
Best breakfast place in all of Branford. Love their food, and even more their service and attention to details. Can’t wait to go back!
The servers are very friendly. The food is out of this world! And the mimosas are so good! I highly recommend the hidden kitchen! It’s very clean. And a nice friendly atmosphere!
Best place for breakfast on the shoreline! Great menu, great service!
Just went to this place for the first and last time. Arrived half an hour prior to close and we were greeted with, “We’re closed.” When I pointed out that it was not yet their closing time. They said, “It’s Fathers Day.”Yep, that’s why we came? It’s a restaurant! Never again.
Oh this place is a gem. Hidden kitchen is the right name, they are really keeping this wonderful little restaurant a secret. Ive only tried it for lunch but everything Ive tried has been excellent.
Loved the food and the service, it really is a hidden gem. I had the cannoli French toast and my husband had the fruity pebble French toast, it was hands down the best French toast we’ve ever had! All the staff was super helpful and accommodating and really playful. We will definitely be back. Thank you Hidden Kitchen.
My family (littles and bigs) love Hidden Kitchen!
Went there and saw that the menu had a lot of items on it. They definitely have options going for them.Finally decided on canoli french toast and my bf got the apple pie french toast.They were pretty full when we went but we got our food within 20 minutes, which I think is pretty good.The canoli filling in the french toast was creamy and sweet but not overly so. The chocolate syrup was a nice touch and every bite was savored.I ate the actual mini canoli last.The apple pie french toast was good too cuz it had apple pie filling on the inside. The fresh apples on top were an eye catching garnish. They also provided the fresh, crisp, taste of a green apple which added on to the flavor that much more.I liked the service, the prices were reasonable, and the food was great. Will definitely be going back!
Hidden kitchen is a hidden treasure. Our best breakfast ever go to... The food is phenomenal, staff is awesome, the owners are just the nicest people. I cant wait to try lunch there!
We were seated quickly. The food was wonderful. Reasonably priced for what we had which was different concoctions of french toast, blueberries, cannoli, and oh my goodness it was great! Fast service, and almost no wait. We will absolutely go back.
Slam mimosas on the reg. Get shwastey. Also eggs benedict litty.
Very attentive staff. They quickly sat our group of 7. They have a great array of gluten free options.
Found this place online looking for a good breakfast place to eat while in the Guildford area for the Connecticut Museum Open House Day 2021. My sweetheart loves light fluffy pancakes and always laments that almost all restaurants have maybe 3 or 4 different varieties to choose from at most. Well, Hidden Kitchen had 28 not counting the waffles and french toast selections! We got the chocolate banana ricotta and they were heavenly light, moist and oh so good! So many tempting and creative combinations we wanted to try em all! I got the chorizo onion pepper omelette and it was great. WHY? Although the waitress said it was stove cooked this omelette reminded me of my favorite whipped & baked in the oven omelettes that you can only get at The Original House of Pancakes ( NOT IHOP ) out of Portland, Oregon, with branches throughout the US. THe secret to their omelettes are that they are literally whipped into a fluffy foam and then oven baked so that they come out puffed up high and thick and ever so light. Thats what the Hidden Kitchen omelette is...thick, fluffy and light.Service was very good and my coffee cup never went dry. Menu is quite extensive and they have breakfast sandwiches, Mexican egg dishes and many kinds of Eggs Benedicts too. The interior is pleasant and they have a large tent set up out front for outside diners. Little did I know that this place has won all kinds of regional BEST OF awards, as the front of the menu attests and with 28 kinds of pancakes....well be back!
Been here twice now and both times my breakfast was scrumptious. The menu is huge! Bound to find something unique and delicious. We loved our waitress. She was funny and personable.
Have heard good things as about Hidden and was not disappointed! Had a great special that was both tasty and nicely priced!
Hidden Kitchen has some of the most unique foods. Any kind of omelet, pancake, French toast, or mimosa that you could dream up they will have. Always good service as well
The bacon and tomato omelet was delicious!
First time at the hidden kitchen and I will definitely be back! The food was to die for!!! There was so many options to choose from as they had a 6 page specials menu and 6 page normal breakfast menu! Although I did not try them, the muffins looked absolutely delicious! The waitstaff were also very friendly! Pictured is the BBQ pork Benedict special and one blueberry banana pancake!
Excellent place to get breakfast and lunch. Have enjoyed every meal I have had here.
Great food and service! Nice menu
Very clean very friendly inexpensive and amazing customer serviceI ate here for the first time and I’m pregnant so I expected to not be happy with something being that I’m so picky but nope everything was perfectMust go again THANK YOU
Well, they’ve done it again!! Their new Bistro is gastronomic ecstasy!!! I had the Bistro Salmon which came with a watermelon salad. The salad was perfect for this heat and was herbed and seasoned to highlight the crunch and refreshment that this salad was meant to have. The salmon. Oh the salmon. This is not a fish I will eat out most places. But with my past experience with the salmon burger, I was excited to give this fish a try. A delicate pesto sauce, sliced tomatoes and a potato cake complimented a supreme piece of fish. Couldn’t finish the super generous portion (yeah, more for later) and the price?? $14.95!!!!!I also enjoyed the Cosmopolitan with my dinner. Fresh juice, light, delicious! Carrie Bradshaw would approve.Cannot recommend The Hidden Kitchen highly enough!!Next week, shrimp and grits 🥰 See you there!
Very good food here! Sadly they were not opened when I tried to go last, but that is on me for not checking their hours that are clearly posted online.
I have never changed a review. The attitude of the manager today changed that.The staff, as normal, were attentive and helpful even though a busy Saturday morning.I ordered steak and eggs, and was asked how Id like it, I said medium-rare. When it arrived 40 minutes later, it was obvious that it was not cooked medium-rare. I gave it a shot; if it was tender and edible, I wasnt going to make a fuss, its a busy morning. It wasnt. Shoe or football leather are appropriate analogies. I apologized to the server because I knew she was busy, and she was sympathetic and agreed it wasnt medium-rare. She graciously asked if I wanted another, and I said no due to the time and Id just eat the sides. I did not ask for it to be removed from my bill.The manager came out and told me they only cook medium and there is a little pink there, so its medium. I begged to differ. Apparently this was their version of medium. I was told that this was a wonderful piece of meat, cooked exactly as it should and that aggressively and emphatically stated she would not be removing it from my bill. I mentioned that I asked for medium-rare, and that is not what I got, nor was I informed that they only cooked medium. I offered to google medium steak, to prove this was not. I got berated that she eats this type of steak for dinner and it was worth $45 at a restaurant, and its the way we do it here. She left, only to came back to point out the order was only on the line for 43 minutes (I had mentioned we had been there over an hour).For $16.95, I got a dry, tough meat and an ear full of attitude. The manager should take a page from the servers book in how to treat customers. OK, fine. Keep your attitude and over cooked meat.A $16-steak staying on the bill I could have lived with for a return visit, everyone has off days and I love to support local business. But your attitude has lost you a customer.Service staff: 5 StarsManagement: -5 Stars.
We visited Hidden Kitchen for breakfast. It was hard to choose what to order because they offer so many great breakfast dishes including omelets, frittatas, benedicts, and burritos as well as pancakes and french toast. We tried Sandi’s frittata and the goat cheese blackberry omelette. Both were great! There was a little “hiccup” in the service but the staff was apologetic and very sweet. Definitely recommend for breakfast!
THE BEST BREAKFAST EVER! DELICIOUS!
Should be called the hidden waitstaff too. Other than the lady who brought the waters, the waitress dropped off the menus and we did not see her for 45 minutes. Even after asking the women who was doing waters three times in the 45 minutes!!! I had high hopes for this place so it is such a letdown.
Best place around for breakfast.
Hidden Kitchen is my family’s favorite local breakfast spot. My wife and I get lunch there too. I am always happy with the food and the service. I love the daily muffins, spit and warm off the griddle. If I have one complaint it is that the menu is big and it’s hard for me to choose between all of the great options.
Best breakfast in town
Best breakfast spot around; great food, creative menu, friendly staff.
Food and service was GREAT
Excellent creative food. Wait staff was very Pleasant and attentive. Definitely worth the price. Will go back again real soon.
Loved eating outside among the beautiful flowers! The food is even better than before. They now accept credit cards and do online ordering/pick up which is a great idea for their awesome lunch menu. Rumor has it theyll be getting a liquor license in a few weeks.
Unique and delicious breakfast food with friendly and attentive staff.
Great portion sizes.. good variety, especially very innovative french toasts. Just remember that breakfast service stops at noon during weekdays unlike the weekend
Phenomenal service and food! So many options on the menu to choose from. The breakfast chimichanga was amazing!
The best breakfast 😋 options arou the area!!
Excellent french toast. Creative menu. A little expensive.
Food was great..great choices. The place was packed and there were so many take out orders..wow.
A hidden gem! Had breakfast here over the weekend and it was fantastic! The food was delicious (try the breakfast tacos!) and the service was exceptional! Will definitely be back the next time we visit CT!
First time in today and I was very impressed! The food was fantastic and the service was great! This is a definite must if youre in the area!
This restaurant is a hidden gem of all New England! The food here is absolutely amazing and the owners Dave and Sandy will do whatever to make you feel right at home! Definitely the top spot to visit to satisfy all your cravings! Try their lunch it’s just as good if not better than breakfast! Definitely a must!
Went for weekend brunch and staff was friendly but in the weeds. Super long wait after we were seated. Food was ok, no subtlety, large portions. I would likely wait till after the summer rush to try again and see if our experience was a feature or a bug.
Breakfast here is wonderful and the new addition to dinner is wonderful. Pumpkin pancakes and apple cider mimosa. Sooo good
The Hidden Kitchen is definitely a hidden gem. The food is creative and delicious. Definitely give the Mac Daddy a try. The service was quick, and every person we talked to had a smile. There was a tiny issue with one of our orders, and the staff went above and beyond fixing it. We’ll absolutely be visiting again soon.edit: 12/21 back at it again at Hidden Kitchen and it still slaps
5 stars x 5!
Delicious breakfast, went with a party of 12 or so and everyone loved their meal. Great service as well
Hidden Kitchen has the best, most friendly staff I’ve ever experienced. Very home styled and overall awesome place to go with friends and family. The menu is very creative and everything is delicious. If I could rate more then 5 stars I definitely would!
I call this superb restaurant every couple of days because I enjoy the ambiance that is unique to this place. The team is extraordianrillyremarkably attentive and qualified. The service is absolutely efficient. Needless to say, the food you get is great. I frequent more than once and I was always satisfied. The rate is fair. I suggest this place to to everybody.
Very good breakfast joint off the beaten path in Branford. Great omelettes. Recommend the pizzagain omelette.
Conflicting thoughts on this place.We loved the ambiance, the service was excellent, place looked clean and in general we had a great experience.We had omelets, Benedicts eggs and pancakes. The Benedicts were delicious and fresh, they all were.The omelet was not great, onions were a little on the raw spectrum, the egg was not golden brown outside, the cheese wasnt my favorite.The pancakes were very good, fluffy, good texture but not much blueberries or cheese, which was the options selected.The prices, compared to other places with very similar food, were a little high, which is never an issue if you leave happy and no buts at all.Overall we had a good time.Might be back.
Where to start? The menu? Huge. The food? Fantastic! The creative menu always makes it tough to choose but you know what ever you decide on it will be outstanding. I can honestly say I’ve never had a bad meal, ever! Breakfast or lunch you can’t go wrong. Do not miss The Hidden Kitchen!
Amazing food, huge portions, and good prices. Definitely check out the specials, as theres bound to be some awesome stuff there. Went there with a group and everything we ordered was awesome (breakfast burrito, buckwheat pancakes, shrimp and grits, steak and gravy, omelet, corn bread). Staff was also super friendly and attentive. It is cash only, though there is an ATM on site. Parking and seating are limited so plan accordingly.
Went for a late breakfast on a Saturday. What a pleasant surprise. Had the peanut butter and jelly French toast. It was delicious! My husband had an omelet. Loaded with meat and cheese. Cute little place with great food and service.
Food was very good. The wait staff was friendly and attentive. We have been there many times and have always enjoyed the food.Not sure why there are 1 and 2 star reviews but we have never been disappointed nor have any of our friends. Keep up the great service and food and you will continue to be the best breakfast place in the area!
Huge menu with all the traditional favorites and some creative renditions including buffalo hollandaise. Excellent home made hash and the poached eggs were perfect. Cant overstate the quality of the service. All of the staff are super attentive and cheerful. Small, but cozy and clean. Worth the wait.
No review as they were closed
Delicious food and very friendly staff. Its sometimes hard to find a seat since its usually packed but is worth the wait. They have a very large selection on the menu and from the times ive been there they were great experiences.
First visit to HK and loved it! From the moment you walk in the door, you are treated like family. The restaurant is clean and upbeat. The staff is friendly. The breakfast menu is extensive. The food is phenomenal! You can tell they cook with love. Best omelet Ive had in a long time. Prices are great for the quality and quantity of food you get! Definitely will be back!
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