Branford Townhouse Restaurant – American
This quintessential American landmark welcomes guests with the nostalgic hum of a bustling neighborhood hub, where the comforting scent of freshly brewed coffee and sizzling griddles fills the air. Inside, plush booths and warm lighting create a sanctuary for heart-warming classics, from towering breakfast stacks to savory roasts that capture the soulful essence of home-cooked comfort.
18, North Main Street, Branford, CT, 06405 +1-203-481-0550 https://branfordtownhouserestaurant.com/Rating: 4.4/5 (706 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
What to order at Branford Townhouse Restaurant
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Meat | 25 g | 69.1 g |
| Breakfast Burrito | 102 g | 62.5 g |
| Lox Benedict | 12.2 g | 46.2 g |
| All-American | 55 g | 39.8 g |
| California Breakfast Burrito | 67.4 g | 37.1 g |
| Townhouse Breakfast Special | 30.2 g | 36 g |
| Steak, Egg and Cheese | 15.8 g | 36 g |
| Classic Benedict | 5.3 g | 33.9 g |
| California Benedict | 38.5 g | 30.2 g |
| Western Omelette | 8.5 g | 27.9 g |
| Lox | 7.4 g | 27 g |
| Homemade Corned Beef Hash and Eggs | 34.2 g | 26.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
What diners are saying
Diners celebrate Branford Townhouse Restaurant as a welcoming, family-owned gem that honors classic diner heritage with high-quality, homemade meals. Guests consistently praise the warm, attentive service provided by the friendly owners and staff, creating a comfortable atmosphere filled with abundant light. Standout dishes include the perfectly layered Chicken Club, the generous chicken souvlaki meal with Greek salad, and what some call the "best ever" creamy rice pudding. Whether visiting for breakfast or dinner, reviewers highlight the fresh ingredients, clean vegetables, and reliable consi
Menu
Pancakes & French Toast
- Buttermilk Pancakes: Three Buttermilk Pancakes, Light and Fluffy. Served with Butter and Syrup. Also available in Short Stack. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Strawberry rendezvous: Three Buttermilk Pancakes with Fresh Strawberries, and White Chocolate Chips. Served with Butter and Syrup. Also available in Short Stack. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- French Toast: Three Slices of Toast Dipped in Delicious Cinnamon Egg Batter. Served with Butter and Syrup. Also available in Short Stack. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- funky monkey: Three Buttermilk Pancakes with Sliced Bananas and Chocolate Chips. Topped with Whipped Cream, Walnuts and Chocolate Drizzle. Served with Butter and Syrup. Also available in Short Stack. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- All-American: Three Buttermilk Pancakes with Fresh Strawberries, Blueberries and Sliced Banana. Served with Butter and Syrup. Also available in Short Stack. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Belgian Waffles
- plain waffle: Plain Waffle. Served with Butter and Syrup, Whipped Cream Upon Request. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chicken n’ Waffle: Three Pieces of Chicken Tenders Served Over a Waffle. Served with Butter and Syrup.
- southern fried chicken n’ waffle: Four Pieces of Fried Chicken Served Over a Waffle. Served with Butter and Syrup.
Omelettes
Served with Three Eggs, Home Fries and Choice of Toast (White, Wheat or Rye). Gluten Free Option Available for an Additional Charge. Substitute Egg Whites for an Additional Charge.
- Western Omelette: Ham, Peppers and Onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Veggie Omelette: Peppers, Onions, Tomatoes, Mushrooms and Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Spanish Omelette: Potatoes, Salsa and Cheddar Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- B.C.T. Omelette: Bacon, Cheese and Tomato
- Rocky Balboa Omelette: Bring on the Meats! Hearty Punch of Bacon, Ham and Sausage Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach
- Greek Omelette: Chopped Tomatoes, Onions and Feta Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Build Your Own Signature OMELETTE: Choice of Cheese (American, Swiss, Mozzarella, Cheddar or Feta), Meats (Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Pastrami, Chicken, Steak or Lox), and Veggies (Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Broccoli, Spinach, Potatoes, Mushrooms, Avocado or Salsa)
Benedicts
- Classic Benedict: Two Poached Eggs with Canadian Bacon on an English Muffin with Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Home Fries. Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Florentine Benedict: Two Poached Eggs Over Sautéed Spinach on an English Muffin with Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Home Fries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Corned Beef Hash Benedict: Two Poached Eggs Over Our Signature Corned Beef Hash on an English Muffin with Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Home Fries.
- California Benedict: Two Poached Eggs Over Sliced Avocado on an English Muffin with Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Home Fries. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Lox Benedict: Two Poached Eggs with Smoked Salmon on an English Muffin with Hollandaise Sauce. Served with Home Fries. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Townhouse Favorites
Morning Favorites
- Townhouse Breakfast Special: Full Stack of Blueberry Pancakes, Two Eggs (Any Style) and Your Choice of Ham, Bacon, Turkey Bacon, or Sausage.
- Breakfast Burrito: Flour Tortilla Stuffed with Scrambled Eggs, Peppers, Onions, Sausage and Cheddar Cheese. Served with Home Fries or French Fries.
- California Breakfast Burrito: Flour Tortilla Stuffed with Scrambled Eggs, Avocado, Bacon, Potatoes and Cheddar Cheese. Served with Home Fries or French Fries. Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Homemade Corned Beef Hash and Eggs: Minced Corned Beef, Potatoes, and Onions Served with Two Eggs (Any Style), Home Fries and Toast.
- Steak And Eggs: Two Eggs (Any Style) Served with Home Fries or French Fries and Toast.
- Pastrami and Eggs: Two Eggs (Any Style) Served with Home Fries or French Fries and Toast.
- Ham Steak and Eggs: Two Eggs (Any Style) Served with Home Fries or French Fries and Toast. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium
Egg Sandwiches
Served on a Roll with Two Fried Eggs.
- Egg and Cheese: Served on a Roll with Two Fried Eggs. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Western Egg Sandwich: Ham, Peppers, and Onions Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Pastrami, Egg and Cheese
- Steak, Egg and Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
Lighter Choices
- hawaiian platter: Pineapple Slices With Cottage Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
- Yogurt Parfait: Greek Yogurt with Walnuts, Granola and Honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- hot oatmeal: Fresh Oatmeal Made Daily. Choice of Cup or Bowl. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Breakfast Sides
- Breakfast Meat: Side of Bacon, Ham, Sausage, Turkey Bacon, or Canadian Bacon Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Home Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium
- Avocado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Cottage Cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Lox Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free
- Homemade Corned Beef Hash Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb
- Mixed Fruit: Sliced Strawberries, Blueberries and Bananas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Fresh Strawberries Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Sliced Banana Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free
- Homemade Muffins: Corn or Blueberry Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- English Muffin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Buttered Hard Roll Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Toast: White, Wheat, Rye or Gluten Free Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Pita Bread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Bagel: Served with Butter. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory
Kids meals
Meals listed below are for 12 years old and younger only
- Silver Dollar Pancakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- French Toast Sticks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Scrambled Egg: Served with Home Fries and Toast Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Frequently Asked Questions about Branford Townhouse Restaurant
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Rated 4.4/5, customers praise the warm service, comfortable atmosphere, and standout dishes like the Chicken Club and creamy rice pudding.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- Twenty percent of the highlighted dishes, including the Veggie and B.C.T. Omelettes, cater to keto, gluten-free, and low-carb diets.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include the perfectly layered Chicken Club, the generous chicken souvlaki meal with Greek salad, and creamy rice pudding.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include the perfectly layered Chicken Club, generous chicken souvlaki meal with Greek salad, and creamy rice pudding.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- Rated 4.4/5, this budget-friendly ($) American diner excels with high-quality homemade meals like the chicken club and "best ever" rice pudding.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- Branford Townhouse Restaurant has a total of 706 reviews from customers who have visited the establishment.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided data does not include a specific street address, but the restaurant's website is listed as https://branfordtownhouserestaurant.com/.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Guests praise the welcoming, comfortable atmosphere featuring plush booths, warm lighting, and abundant light, contributing to its 4.4/5 rating.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- Diners describe this budget-friendly ($) restaurant as a welcoming, family-owned gem with a comfortable atmosphere and friendly, attentive service.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this 4.4/5 rated family-owned gem by enjoying warm service and standout dishes like the Chicken Club in a light-filled atmosphere.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Branford Townhouse Restaurant?
- Breakfast Meat, at roughly 69.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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