Grace's Restaurant

The best diner in the state, bar none! Me and my family have been going to Grace's since I was a kid, for over 30 years! Every time I'm back in the state, this is destination #1. Every morning that starts off with a Grace's breakfast is a start to a good day. You can't get a better breakfast anywhere else.

We had lunch this afternoon at Grace's Restaurant with our 2 1/2 year old and his parents. As soon as you get through the door you can tell by the buzz and friendly greeting this is going to be good. With the little one it's always a toss of the dice but he was very well behaved and was content watching all the activity of wait staff serving and people coming and going. Now back to the review of the restaurant, exstensive menu and many choices for the little ones. Staff was super friendly and very attentive. a couple of the adults ordered salads and I ordered a turkey club sandwich. My Grandson had chicken fingers with fries, he was all set with that, big portion and as long as he had ketchup to dip in he was all good. The salads one a grilled chicken with apple and walnuts, green peppers and tomatoes, the other was very similar but substituted chicken salad for the grilled chicken. When the salads were brought to the table there was a unanimous WOW, huge salads and very good. My Turkey Club was loaded with turkey and bacon, hmmm hmmm good, came with Cole slaw and fries both of which were plentiful and good. No pictures of the Childs chicken plate he wouldn't have taking a pause and me clicking a pic. The other adult ordered the classic BLT, nothing but compliments. Grace's Restaurant is now on our stop in whenever close by. I highly recommend Grace's Restaurant to anyone who wants to eat a great meal with fresh food and large portions, not to mention the hometown atmosphere with locals engaging in conversation and time spent with friends and family. We Did.

All was good and wonderful. Waitresses very friendly and helpful. Food is good. But management is something else. 2nd time there with friends, and we were finished with breakfast, spent over $60 for 3 people and got asked to get up because they needed the seating….never had that happen ever. Meanwhile as we’re walking out there were other seats open for use. Our table wasn’t even cleaned off yet. Made us all feel a certain way. Definitely won’t be seeing us again. Plenty of other options with etiquette. On to the next place. Goodluck Miss Grace.

After an early appointment in Middletown, breakfast was next on the list. Heading towards Southington, a town that truly has everything, we passed by Grace's Restaurant and turned around to check it out. Crowded and bustling, it was obviously a popular place. A good sign. An attentive man suggested a back corner booth that was available. Much appreciated. Another breakfast-and-lunch only place, the menu is still extensive with numerous choices of meals from the kitchen for either service. We needed coffee and theirs is good and hot. Omar, one waitress told us. Good choice. Refills come with the initial price and staff comes around regularly asking customers if they want more. What we ended up ordering: two scrambled eggs with kielbasa that comes with home fries and toast, a waffle, and a side of potato pancakes that come with containers of sour cream and apple sauce. My rye toast, very dark, was kindly replaced when our waitress noticed my expression at the sight of it and asked me if it was too black. The eggs were cooked well, not underdone or overdone and the kielbasa was a good quality. The six small potato pancakes were okay. Pricey at $8.95. The home fries were soft and could have been warm, but they weren't greasy or burned from being tossed on a grill for hours. A nice place to have breakfast or lunch whether by yourself or with family or friends. Anytime there is a menu of this size there is much to try before favorite dishes are found. This is a place to do that and enjoy.

Pulled off of I-84 needing quick access to a breakfast, nicer than just grabbing a breakfast sandwich at a fast food place. The waitress was very friendly. A recommend!