Restaurants in Branford

“The staff is so great, They have so many great drinks and treats to offer.. I definitely recommend this coffee shop and it’s a great to place to hang out! 👍”

“I have been ordering takeouts at Il Forno for the past seven. I started with bacon and onions pizza which was great. I then changed to eggplant pizza and it has to be the best I have ever had. Now I have moved on to shrimp marinara with linguine and I can't tell you how great this dish is. The shrimp are so large and fresh and the sauce is excellent. The filet of sole must weigh at least 2 pounds and my husband gets it every week. The filet is enough for two meals and so is the shrimp. Thank you Il Forno for making our Friday takeout a special treat.”

“10 out 10 experience. Definitely will be going back. Most definitely would recommend to anyone in the area.”

“Fabulous food and amazing staff”

“My friends have been recommending this place for a long time. Tonight, I finally got here. Salmon Avocado roll, Maguro & Hamachi. The white rice wasn't hard & sticky like some sushi restaurants. This rice was soft but didn't fall apart. I like that. Just because I knew I'd be too full if I ordered a dinner, I got some appetizers to try: spring rolls & fried pork dumplings - both light & crunchy. Dipping sauces had a nice subtle taste; not vinegary. Very good. You wouldn't know it from the outside but the inside is attractive, the sushi bar is great, and it's busy with regulars. I think I'll become a regular, too.”

“Very nice staff. Food is top quality and a wide selection of prepared foods. Gelato was also delicious. Great selection. Gonna have to visit a few more times to complete this review.”

“I finally got to try Tasty Yolk and holy heck is this sandwich good!”

“It is such a cozy friendly vibe♥️♥️Tge staff are so friendly . the food is so good♥️♥️Our favorite spot in New England ♥️♥️♥️”

“Went to SaltBrick Prime Steakhouse there. Lovely, delicious, great unique atmosphere. Love their $59 special dinner w multiple great choices. I had a very tasty onion soup, a perfectly prepared prime rib w high end fries (could have been a huge potato), a Yorkshire pudding bread, and a dark dark chocolate cake dessert w real whipped cream. Relaxing and satisfying, has become a favorite.”

“I have dined in and gotten take out… never have I had a bad experience either or. So glad to have a great establishment right down the street. Cocktails and craft beer selections are great too. Kudos to whoever does the cocktails. That watermelon one is on point.”

“The food here is pretty good. I had the hot honey chicken and mussels as an appetizer. Definitely get xtra bread to soak up the broth from the mussels. I’m not a wine connoisseur but my wife loves it here. Would definitely come back again.”

“I’ve been coming to Willoughby’s since 1994 they have always provided a consistently outstanding cup of coffee. I also buy their beans which are roasted to perfection. Treat yourself, you won’t regret it.”

“Went there for dinner this past Saturday and we had the best meal. Awesome atmosphere!! Highly recommend The Stand!!!”

“I stop by at least once a week”

“The Best, and I’m a Blue Devil Westie girl. :)”

“Excellent for a night out with friends!”

“excellent food, knowledgeable wait staff, great atmosphere. I would return”

“Came for Mother’s Day, My first time here. This was a hit!! a very big hit! The service was amazing, the food was delicious, the atmosphere was so inviting & pretty. Portions were big & menu had tons of options. We can’t wait to come back! Well done”

“Had a great experience at Home restaurant! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was cozy, and the service was excellent. Definitely recommend!”

“We visited for the first time yesterday and the service and food was fantastic! As old Saybrook residents we think this is a fantastic business to bring to the town. There was a fantastic selection of drinks and we can’t wait to come back again soon!”

“Food was delicious & staff was friendly, prompt. They went above and beyond.”

“Best and friendliest staff...best food! I've been a customer for 15 years, there's no better pizza place! You guys are the best!!!!”

“Had a craving for New Haven style pizza. It was ice storming so allot of places were closed, but I was VERY happy with Branford Pizza! Crust was suuuuppper thin, crispy at the top, foldable with excellent sauce and just the right amount of cheese. Very reasonable! Also ordered a ruben for the next day and this did NOT disaapoint! Even with reheat, it was DELICIOUS! Very generous corned beef, tangy sauce, plenty of kraut & cheese. FILLING! Came wrapped in foil so super easy 2nd dinner . Will absolutely order again. THANK YOU!!!”

“Ordered La.Luna from Slice app Food came very fast and it was delicious. Would recommend this restaurant and order from there again.”

“best chicken franchise with lemon, spinach and mashed potatoes. compliments to the chef”

“Blue cheese dressing was a big hit with your wings for my gathering. Folks were like “this is some good s__t!””

“Good service, clean facility and friendly employees!”

“Wheelchair accessibility: Located in a large mobil gas station right next to exit 55 I-95S on ramp and off ramp. Wheelchair sidewalk ramps for entrance are to the right of door at end of sidewalk.”

“Great Job I must say everyone that works in the morning especially Juan he did a Good Job catering to my autistic son I would definitely recommend anyone there .

Kid-friendliness: Love How they treated my son”

“One of the best local breweries in CT, great beer, good selection of rotating food trucks, live music and AWESOME staff! My wife and I love that they are dog friendly since we bring our corgi and can enjoy everything Caius has to offer. Have always had a great experience here and will be going back regularly 🍻”

“Such a great restaurant! Their food is outstanding and the specials are even better. Haven’t tried a dish we haven’t enjoyed. The staff is awesome - attentive and friendly. Highly recommend!”

“From deli sandwhich to hot soup to salad even the coffee ITS ALL SO GOOD. Everytime im working in the area this will be my go-to for lunch.
altough i didnt eat there the atmosphere is amazing and the outside seating and views of the water across the street make it a must stop”

“Been to Tommy Sullivan’s many times love the atmosphere friendly servers decent prices my sister love the calamari said it was the best she had ever had I enjoyed the Portabella stuffed just wish they had more vegetarian items to choose from”

“I went Branford Beach for the first time today. What a great experience!! Amazing breakfast sandwiches!!! Coffee, hot latte, cappuccino and Iced latte were all so tasty!!! The chocolate cheese muffin was top notch!!!! No it’s as well we’re so good!!!! Highly highly recommend!!!!! Oh and the staff are friendly and super helpful!”

“Excellent food, good service.”

“We ordered two cakes from Sweets on Main to celebrate our daughter’s birthday. Not only was the owner so nice, pick up was a breeze and the cakes were delicious. No pic of the GF chocolate cake but there was not a piece leftover. The strawberry mascarpone was light and refreshing - perfect for our one year old who we don’t want having a lot of sugar. Will definitely be using Sweets on Main again!”

“Probably my favorite restaurant in Branford. Best lobster bisque hands down! Service is always so wonderful, kind and accommodating and the food is out of this world.”

“I'm really picky about my pizza and today I tried their for the first time. AMAZING.”

“It was our first visit and everything was perfect! The owner greeted us when we walked in and was very friendly, the staff was friendly and excellent at their jobs, and the food was DELICIOUS! We will definately be back. Can't wait to try more of their extensive menu! 5 Stars!”

“The pizza is outstanding. But never get soda there! $4 for a liter of soda is outrageous. So they’re price gouging bad right now. I’ll look for somewhere else to go next time.⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Easily, my favorite diner. I can’t get enough of the chicken souvlaki meal: $17 for a Greek salad, French fries, a giant hunk of feta cheese, a toasted pita and 3-4 fantastically cooked and seasoned chicken breasts? YES, PLEASE. I order it when we go here for BREAKFAST. Lol. I recently had it delivered through uber eats but we also love their breakfast and they have outstanding burgers too! Definitely kicks the elm and duchess’ butts. Oh yeah, and since I had to meet a quota on uber eats to get the discount, I got an order of their rice pudding which may be the best rice pudding I’ve ever had. Super sweet and creamy. No lie, I’m probably going there today before I go hang out with my dad. 😀”

“Excellent menu, food, staff and ambience!”

“I think it’s mentioned that they have the best ice cream in the state, which is definitely the case! The winner for me and my wife is the pumpkin ice cream, only available in the fall. It’s a winner every time, but all their other flavors taste great!”

“Excellent pizza and such a nice family!! We were there last night, 🤌🏼 delicious ☺️!!”

“I am from Vermont came down here to see Tom Z. It’s good food good service I ordered a large breakfast but finished breakfast foods, but sadly I didn’t finish good coffee. Waitress wanted me out so waitress want more people come in to take my seat. Because I am using sign language talk to my iPhone to my friend that they think it’s waste time to sit too long. Forced me to leave Found out they don’t accept credit cards none. Only cash. I didn’t see any signs on entry door glass. It was on cashier very small sign”

“On Saturday, June 11th after my Mom’s Memorial service I brought 35 people to lunch. The waitstaff was well organized, very attentive, not to mention the food was OUTSTANDING!! Everyone ordered off the menu, drinks were served along with appetizers and dessert. We all ate at the same time which is hard to do with that many people. I would highly recommend Cafe Fiore in Branford, CT to anyone who is looking to have an event or just a nice lunch or dinner. They staff worked so well together that I gave them a 30% gratuity. WELL DONE CAFE FIORE!”

“Very nice workers here!! Very fast and friendly service!!”

“Great food and delicious desserts”

“Love the new make over. The service and food are great!! However the noise level is so uncomfortable and the was not a full seating. So bad that the hostess had to go outside when answering the calls. Highly recommend sound proofing panels.”

“Everything is great from food to service. Thanks again everyone for great experiences and thanks to my wonderful friend for recommending me this place”

“Best place with the best people and the drinks are great!”

“I’ve been going to G Cafe nearly every morning since moving to Branford in 2020. They have amazing food, coffee and lunch options. Their staff is incredibly friendly and I always look forward to morning coffee there. Especially when the weather is nice, there are several bistro tables to enjoy fresh air and good conversation!”

“I've driven by this place for twenty years.I never came.I had always heard about the cauliflower appetizer.So I decided it was time to try.I ordered the cauliflower appetizer and chicken francie, which is not on the menu.But came out just wonderfully.The chicken was thick and delicious and not tough.Whatsoever, totally flavorful and the cauliflower is out of this world”

“Each visit to Shoreline Cafe is a great one. Whether I'm picking up take-out or eating in the restaurant with family I know I'm in for a great meal. I've consistently had great service and food here to the point where I bring all my out of town friends in when they come visit.

As it relates to the menu, there is a ton of different options including a salad bar and even some of the best and biggest cookies around.”

“Pizza was fantastic! I got a small house special with cherry peppers ! Soooo good !”

“Ordered a few times for delivery and pickup. Delivery is great, always on time and if not, always before expected. Personal favorite pizzas I'd recommend are the Potato Pie, Grandma Pizza, and the Chicken Caesar Pizza. All are delicious and these impressed my friends and I very much, sauce is very flavorful, and the crust is cooked just right, not too crispy but also not too floppy. Last time I was there I picked up an Avocado Chicken Panini, and a J Blue Panini, which were both very delicious. I'm a big fan of the Blueberry sauce on the J blue, it surprised me! Currently a big fan of the pastas, you cannot go wrong with any of them like the Pollo Monte Carlo, Chicken Cacciatore, Penne Alla Vodka, etc. Fair prices too, and all of the staff are very friendly and kind too, 5/5 MUST TRY, it surprised me being my new spot!”

“Went here last night for Cinco De Mayo the food was delicious and the bartender was great!!!! Will definitely be back!!! And highly recommend”

“I've had a lot of burgers from Five Guys. They are always tasty, but they don't typically look as photogenic as this burger I got the other day. Excellent job!”

“Stopped by this Subway and had a really good experience. The staff was super friendly and made the whole process easy. Place was clean, which is always a plus. What really stood out was how fresh everything tasted—none of that soggy or stale veggie situation you sometimes get at other subways! Everything was crisp and tasted like it was just prepped. Definitely a solid spot for a quick, fresh bite.”

“Awesome breakfast and lunch every day. Very clean deli. Stop in have something good to eat.”

“Common Grounds in Branford is my “Go to” every day after my workouts. I meet with friends for coffee and spirited conversation, and see a lot of people I know….and I always make new friends! The staff is AMAZING and I love the owners! Great vibe and the BEST JAVA on the planet. And the wraps…..YUMMY!!!! Thank you!!”

“Underrated by far. The food here is excellent in every way and made with care. Highly recommend!”

“We had dinner here Friday night. The restaurant staff were so friendly, so understanding and accommodating to our dairy restrictions, and so efficient!
The food was INCREDIBLE. Fresh, flavorful, and the portions were large - i wanted to keep eating but I couldnt 🤣”

“The most delicious Chinese I’ve experienced. Fried rice, egg fou young, and other tasty yreats ate always well done. Highly recommend Lion City for Chinese food in Branford!?”

“If i could I would give it 10 stars. So clean. Friendly- no pressure people there. They seem genuinely happy to be there and its refreshing. The treats,, especially the chocolate frosted lemon-filled donuts are the biggest I have seen and so delicious!!!!!”

“It’s a small take out restaurant. Nice and clean. The workers are friendly.
I ordered General Tso’s chicken with fried rice and egg rolls, and everything was delicious! Egg rolls were crunchy and fresh. Generous portions and still hot when it arrived—definitely worth it. I’ll be ordering again soon!”

“This is a great way to incorporate greens into your diet. Add spinach or kale to your favorite smoothie, and you won’t believe how delicious it is!

3/22/25 - Another great experience! Love my smoothie!

Vegetarian options: They have options like oat milk, almond milk, etc

Dietary restrictions: The have a new variety to help with sugar levels.”

“Good food and portion sizes, and very friendly and attentive waitstaff. Glad I stopped in while traveling.”

“The staff here is always so nice and efficient. It’s such a high traffic spot and they still manage to move through the lines quickly. I don’t know how they do it”

“Oh, my taste buds are singing! The sandwich is called the Flag and is delicious! The focaccia is crispy on the outside and the warm cheese and tomatoes and seasonings are perfect balance.
Thank you Maria!”

“Always our “go-to” pizza place in Branford, CT. Deliciously consistent, New Haven style pizza with quality ingredients. 5 ⭐️’s!”

“Newer to area so gave this place a try. Food was excellent, probably some of the best Chinese I’ve ever had. Highly recommend the beef broccoli, Kung pao chicken and pork lo mein. All fresh and delicious. Friendly staff, clean restaurant.”

“Just got some delicious Italian and tuna subs for takeout at Branford, CT
It was my wife’s birthday yesterday and they surprised her with a cookie and upsized her sub from mini to regular.
I eat Jersey mikes all the time and their quality and customer service is consistently very good.
And they are quite a charitable organization as well
You’ve got a customer for life!!”

“This Dunkin is probably the best location I've ever had to pleasure of going to! The service is amazing everyone is friendly and thoughtful and very good at dealing with any disgruntled customers at the time and turning what could have been a negative experience into a positive one, so needless to say amazing at troubleshooting! A big shout out today to the employees for their service today! Aeashana, kajal, Emi, Dan, Maria, Nelida, Kiya, and their amazing Manager Kayla thank you for my experience and your hospitality! Truly a cut above anyone else!”

“Stopped by this Popeyes on our way back into Massachusetts from New Jersey and were greeted by two smiling helpful young men, Isaiah and Rome. Food was great but they were even better and made our night. They were so friendly and kind. We need more friendly smiling ppl like them in this world!”

“Been to Tommy Sullivan’s many times love the atmosphere friendly servers decent prices my sister love the calamari said it was the best she had ever had I enjoyed the Portabella stuffed just wish they had more vegetarian items to choose from”

“Best and friendliest staff...best food! I've been a customer for 15 years, there's no better pizza place! You guys are the best!!!!”

“On Saturday, June 11th after my Mom’s Memorial service I brought 35 people to lunch. The waitstaff was well organized, very attentive, not to mention the food was OUTSTANDING!! Everyone ordered off the menu, drinks were served along with appetizers and dessert. We all ate at the same time which is hard to do with that many people. I would highly recommend Cafe Fiore in Branford, CT to anyone who is looking to have an event or just a nice lunch or dinner. They staff worked so well together that I gave them a 30% gratuity. WELL DONE CAFE FIORE!”

“Pizza was fantastic! I got a small house special with cherry peppers ! Soooo good !”

“I have been ordering takeouts at Il Forno for the past seven. I started with bacon and onions pizza which was great. I then changed to eggplant pizza and it has to be the best I have ever had. Now I have moved on to shrimp marinara with linguine and I can't tell you how great this dish is. The shrimp are so large and fresh and the sauce is excellent. The filet of sole must weigh at least 2 pounds and my husband gets it every week. The filet is enough for two meals and so is the shrimp. Thank you Il Forno for making our Friday takeout a special treat.”

“Love the new make over. The service and food are great!! However the noise level is so uncomfortable and the was not a full seating. So bad that the hostess had to go outside when answering the calls. Highly recommend sound proofing panels.”

“Great food and delicious desserts”

“The food was excellent....we all got something different....stir fry.....lemon chicken.....chicken cordon blu....beef enchilada....so good....the first thing I noticed is how clean it was insude....”

“Have enjoyed breakfast so much! Wonderful home made muffins,clean,cute and very friendly!!! Have tried breakfast several times and ALWAYS quite delicious!”

“Good food and portion sizes, and very friendly and attentive waitstaff. Glad I stopped in while traveling.”

“Excellent for a night out with friends!”

“I only do mobile orders and they're always great. There was 1 occasion last year I believe where a mobile order took like 30 minutes longer than it should have but that is the only negative experience I have ever had here. I understand that sometimes you're not staffed well and that during busy times that can lead to delays. Otherwise, these guys are always on time and fill the bowl. They don't skimp. Food is delicious, well priced, well filled.”

“Great food and delicious desserts”

“10 out 10 experience. Definitely will be going back. Most definitely would recommend to anyone in the area.”

“Always our “go-to” pizza place in Branford, CT. Deliciously consistent, New Haven style pizza with quality ingredients. 5 ⭐️’s!”

“The staff is so great, They have so many great drinks and treats to offer.. I definitely recommend this coffee shop and it’s a great to place to hang out! 👍”

“Good service, clean facility and friendly employees!”

“This place is amazing our weekly dinner spot. Awesome staff the girls are the best and always friendly”

“Easily, my favorite diner. I can’t get enough of the chicken souvlaki meal: $17 for a Greek salad, French fries, a giant hunk of feta cheese, a toasted pita and 3-4 fantastically cooked and seasoned chicken breasts? YES, PLEASE. I order it when we go here for BREAKFAST. Lol. I recently had it delivered through uber eats but we also love their breakfast and they have outstanding burgers too! Definitely kicks the elm and duchess’ butts. Oh yeah, and since I had to meet a quota on uber eats to get the discount, I got an order of their rice pudding which may be the best rice pudding I’ve ever had. Super sweet and creamy. No lie, I’m probably going there today before I go hang out with my dad. 😀”

“We visited for the first time yesterday and the service and food was fantastic! As old Saybrook residents we think this is a fantastic business to bring to the town. There was a fantastic selection of drinks and we can’t wait to come back again soon!”

“we stopped there gif dinner great restaurant fantastic staff , we were greeted with a big smile and welcomed. after being seated we got instant service, friendly wzit staff. ordered our meals with custom request , no isdued hlsf to accommodate our diet restrictions , fast service large portions great atmosphere. enjoyable cultured music playing , highly recommend the restaurant we will be returning soon Aaaa++++ rating”

“I went Branford Beach for the first time today. What a great experience!! Amazing breakfast sandwiches!!! Coffee, hot latte, cappuccino and Iced latte were all so tasty!!! The chocolate cheese muffin was top notch!!!! No it’s as well we’re so good!!!! Highly highly recommend!!!!! Oh and the staff are friendly and super helpful!”

“I’ve been going to G Cafe nearly every morning since moving to Branford in 2020. They have amazing food, coffee and lunch options. Their staff is incredibly friendly and I always look forward to morning coffee there. Especially when the weather is nice, there are several bistro tables to enjoy fresh air and good conversation!”

“Stopped by this Popeyes on our way back into Massachusetts from New Jersey and were greeted by two smiling helpful young men, Isaiah and Rome. Food was great but they were even better and made our night. They were so friendly and kind. We need more friendly smiling ppl like them in this world!”