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Pond House Cafe, West Hartford, CT

Pond House Cafe

4.6
4.6
2702 Reviews
$30 and under
Fusion / Eclectic

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
Nestled on the pond in historic Elizabeth Park the Pond House is surrounded by gardens & offers four seasons of charm with a menu to match. Changed seasonally we offer eclectic comfort food that reflects the down to earth but playful spirit of our staff. Announce Spring's arrival with a walk through the park followed by brunch on the patio. Stop and smell the world famous roses then linger over dinner as sun slowly sets over the trees. Lunch, Dinner, Brunch & Take out. The Pond House Cafe- stylish, fun & playful.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Comfort Food, Café
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (860) 231-8823
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Josh Fiorillo
  • Catering
    Pond House is able to cater to any out of house location including other local venues and your very own kitchen! We will provide everything from staff to clean up! Please inquiry today to have the Pond House to your house!
  • Private party facilities
    Both private parties and semi-private accommodations available, contact restaurant for more information
  • Neighborhood
    Hartford
  • Cross street
    Prospect
  • Parking details
    We are located in Historic Elizabeth Park, with public parking lots and street parking within the park.
  • Public transit
    on Asylum Ave.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Pop Up Dinner

    $37.00 per person

    Jan 16, 2025 - Jan 24, 2025
    Join us for a lovely prix fixe dinner at the Pond House. Please visit our website to view the menu for this dinner. 2025 Pond House Cash will be accepted at this event.

What 2,702 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Connecticut

    Great for brunch

  • Hartford

    Best Value

  • Hartford

    Great for brunch

  • Hartford

    Healthy

  • Hartford

    Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Pond House Cafe exudes "lovely ambiance" in a special Elizabeth Park location, perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Guests enjoy "excellent food" with creative menus and "friendly service." Standout dishes like the eggs Benedict and French toast captivate patrons. The cafe is ideal for casual meetups, though some note noise and occasional slow service.

2,702 Reviews
  1. Hannah

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    The brunch is delicious! I got the BLT omelette and it was cooked perfectly. The home fries are to die for. Can’t go wrong with the eggs benedict either. The service was pretty slow but it was very busy.

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  2. Stephanie

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went with my two nieces and we had a wonderful time! The food as fabulous and the place is beautiful. We loved the black lab salt and pepper shakers! The entire staff was lovely and welcoming! It was a great time with loved ones!!

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  3. Ron

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Pond House always offers excellent food at good value, served by friendly staff. We have been there for lunch, brunch, and their pop-up dinners and have always had a rewarding experience. If I had one complaint it would be the dining area. It's a large open space with high ceilings and all it takes to detract from a pleasant experience is a large group who thinks they're sitting at home in their living room. It can get noisy.

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  4. Karen

    VIP

    New York City

    25 reviews

    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Pond House food and service is consistently very good. The room is lovely, but it can be noisy when it’s busy, ( not optimal for folks with hearing aids). We particularly like the short ribs and pasta, but everything we’ve ever eaten there is delicious.

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  5. GINA

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Their food is consistently good. Maybe one day they will offer milk substitutes and turkey bacon/sausage options.

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  6. Suzanne

    New York City

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Special location in Elizabeth park with lovely ambiance. The food was delicious both breakfast and lunch food for brunch.

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  7. Ron

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Dining at the Pond House is always enjoyable. Whether it's one of their pop-up dinners, wine-pairing lunches, or just lunch or Sunday Brunch, you can count on excellent food and friendly service.

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  8. Mimi

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have had brunch at the Pond House several times. The menu is varied and the drinks are unique. This is the first time we were seated on the "porch" and we were initially concerned about whether it would be cold. But they had a lovely heated blower running which kept the temp quite comfortable. Service was excellent. They weren't busy so we were allowed to keep our table well beyond the 1 hour 15 mins they say is allowed for a party of two. The poached egg on the Pond House Benedict was cooked PERFECTLY which has proven to be very difficult for other restaurants! Will return again and again.

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  9. Liz

    New York City

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service. Terrific value for price.

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  10. Kathleen

    VIP

    Connecticut

    27 reviews

    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Sunday brunch menu the week of Christmas. Busy yet our server was friendly, helpful and attentive. Didn’t rush us either. Good is somewhat creative yet often lacks finesse with aromatics. The special was a salmon Benedict. Only okay…salmon was a bit overcooked and seasoning was missing. Always on the noisy side here too, as the little rooms lack wall coverings and there are no rugs or curtains to absorb sound. Tables are tucked close together. This is very popular local cafe in a gorgeous iconic city park hosts big events along with dining. A bit more creative attention needs to be given to the menu and cook please!

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FAQs

Pond House Cafe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (860) 231-8823.

Pond House Cafe is rated 4.6 stars by 2702 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 12 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pond House Cafe

1555 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Prospect
  • Neighborhood
    Hartford
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 11:30 am–3:30 pm Sun 9:30 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Fusion / Eclectic, Comfort Food, Café
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We are located in Historic Elizabeth Park, with public parking lots and street parking within the park.
  • Public transit
    on Asylum Ave.
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josh Fiorillo
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (860) 231-8823
  • Catering
    Pond House is able to cater to any out of house location including other local venues and your very own kitchen! We will provide everything from staff to clean up! Please inquiry today to have the Pond House to your house!
  • Private party facilities
    Both private parties and semi-private accommodations available, contact restaurant for more information
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