At The Dam Restaurant — Restaurant in East Windsor

We read an article in the current about this "hole in the wall" breakfast and lunch spot and decided on a whim to check it out. Both hubby and I are super into diner food, and it's so close to our home in Somers.

We got here around 11:30 am and realized they had switched to lunch food aside from breakfast sandwiches. We were a bit disappointed because we both wanted to try the corned beef hash made from scratch in-house, supposedly a customer favorite, but it's our fault for not doing the research before arriving. We settled on lunch instead.

Hubby ordered a BLT and was able to upgrade it to a triple-decker. I got the blackened chicken wrap which had a Chipotle drizzle. Both were delicious and fresh, came with an ample amount of fries, and we barely had leftovers (we stuffed ourselves, regretfully 😅). Our 2-year-old loved the chicken tenders and ate a good amount of her plate which is honestly unlike her.

Aside from the food, the atmosphere was very much a "hole in the wall" diner vibe, with a friendly and kind mother, son, and aunt team running the show. It was very family oriented which we loved. You can see the chef cooking as you wait, and the diner-style bar is perfect for sitting and chatting. The decor was fitting for the building, which is an old brick building rehabbed from the 1800s. The original tin ceilings were painted giving a modern twist to an antique feature.

I also wanted to say as an avid coffee drinker, the coffee itself was delicious, not typical watered-down diner coffee, and the mug it came in was big enough to not need a refill every 5 minutes! 😁

Overall we had a pleasant experience and it reminded us of our childhoods, when times were more simple, people seemed friendlier, and going out to eat with a family of 3 was affordable! We can't wait to return to try the corned beef hash and other breakfast options!

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Located on ground floor, has a couple of door threshholds if wheelchairs are used. Now, maskless. If you are looking for a cozy place to get a great breakfast or lunch come to At The Dam Restaurant. It is located on Main Street, along-side the Broad Brook River, and directly across the street from the huge Millpond, in the historic town of Broad Brook. Once a major woolen mill in the area, the town's pharmacy was located in this restaurant building. The restaurant has been fully renovated, and operated by Susan and her son Paul, the cook. The family-run business offers a great selection of breakfast and lunch, only. The atmosphere is relaxed and enjoyably comfortable. Take some time to see the historic pictures of the town along the walls. You'll get that great old-time feel admiring the wooden floors, and the tin embossed ceiling tiles with the numerous ceiling fans.. all recently renovated. Occasionly, they have clam chowder. It's great... get it, especially with the sandwich special. The hours are 7 am to 2 pm, except Sunday, opened til 1 pm, and closed Monday. Sit at the tables or on the restored circular old -time stools at the counter. Enjoy a variety of dishes, relax, walk across the street to the scenic millpond, and later, if you have the time, visit the acclaimed Trolley Museum a few miles away. A great day for the whole family.

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Despite living in the area for years, this was our first time here. It was excellent. We were greeted warmly by a very friendly women. It is a small older style diner type place. They have counter seating as well as a sufficient amount of tables. Right off the start we both noticed the cleanliness. Everything looked very clean. The decor is appropriate for the age of the space (guessing from the 50’s or styled that way). If you are looking for a hoity toity place, not for you. But if you like nostalgia it’s a go. The food was good, fresh and plentiful. It was served hot and with the same pleasantness as we were greeted. Found out that it is mother / son owned. Mother is a waitress and son the cook/chef. They have owned it about 4 years. I could see where if they are busy you might have to wait a little. But to me that is a positive. Prices were reasonable and comparable to other similar places. First time, but will not be our last! We will have to give their lunch a try also. Give them a go, betting you will...