Milford Restaurant Named Best Breakfast In Connecticut: People

MILFORD, CT — Well you know there is something special about a place when a man would fly from Germany to Milford, Conn. just to surprise his girlfriend for her birthday gift by having breakfast at her favorite spot.

That's exactly what happened in 2017 when Thomas Grubmueller flew his girlfriend nearly 4,000 miles to have breakfast at "The Corner” restaurant at 105 River St., the New Haven Register reported at the time. The story is that Grubmueller's girlfriend, Marina Duemler, fell in love with the Milford breakfast and brunch spot during a prior trip to the states.

Grubmueller and The Corner's Owner Michelle Lebel made the day special and turned the eatery into a birthday spectacular for Duemler including surprising her with balloons and a cake.

And so it should come as no surprise that the Corner Restaurant has just been named by People Magazine as the best breakfast in Connecticut.

On page 66 of the Oct. 8 edition of People Magazine it says, "Don't miss the African Hash, a spicy beef-and-lentil mixture served on an English muffin and topped with poached eggs, potato shoestrings and creamy bearnaise sauce."

One person wrote, "On my list of things to do... visit Michelle Lebel and have brunch at the Corner Restaurant." Dozens of people offered the Corner Restaurant congratulations on its recognition.

"I always have a great time at Corner Brunch. There is never a moment when I am disappointed by the food or the more than exceptional service...," one reviewer said.

The Corner Restaurant is open from 7:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 7:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

According to their posted menu, these are some of their well-known specialities:

Crabmeat Quesadilla: Fresh Crabmeat Quesadilla Stuffed With Crab, Scrambled Eggs, Bermuda Onions, And White Cheddar Cheese

Spiced Indian Duck Tortilla: Mildly South Indian Spiced Pulled Duck Wrapped In A Bacon Layered Tortilla With Scrambled Eggs And Cheese, then Pan Seared

Tasso: Thinly Sliced, Spicy, Roasted Pork Wrapped In A Flour Tortilla With Bacon, Scrambled Eggs, Tomato, And Cheddar Cheese

Crab Cakes Benedict: Fresh Pan Seared Crab Cakes Over An English With Poached Eggs & Topped With Hollandaise Sauce

And of course they have much more including pancakes, speciality omelets, and french toast. There is also a wide-array of traditional lunch choices including salads, sandwiches, burgers, wraps, and quesadillas.

One reviewer posted on social media that "My boyfriend and I found this place completely by luck just trying to find a place to eat breakfast while up in Connecticut for a wedding, and I couldn’t have been happier! This place was absolutely magical!."

"The staff were all super efficient and friendly, quick but not in a ‘we want you out of here’ kind of way, and the owner was an absolute sweetheart, coming around to talk to each of the guests. And on top of that, the food was spectacular ... I can’t sing high enough praises of this place. If I lived closer than 2 hours away, I’d go there every weekend. If you are ever in the area, you need to do yourself the honor of stopping to eat here," she concluded.

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