Carm’s Restaurant and Coffee Shop

Friendly, tasty, inexpensive.

Wow what a Breakfast! At the suggestion of our local rental host we took a stroll into beautiful Historic Downtown Chester to have breakfast at Carm's.

The setting is just quaint and wonderful right next to a beautiful brook and the end of Hampden Street Park, with a Visitor's Center right next door.
Right away, you can just sense the amount of personal care that has gone into their renovations and recent soft opening. The front entrance walk was all new and wooden, the inside of the restaurant was very clean and had a very charming historic vibe while still being bright and inviting.

The woman who sat us and took care of our drinks and order was extremely friendly and genuinely nice and attentive. The man at the stove in the back was obviously proud of his cooking and with good reason! Coffee was great, eggs were cooked to perfection both ways we had them ordered, the bacon was superb, toast was excellent and buttered right.

Oh and yes one moment let me say this - Best. Corned. Beef. Hash. Ever.

EVER. The gentleman that cooked it mentioned something about slow cooked brisket and how long it takes to make right and was really happy to brag about it but to be honest my attention was just fixed on the taste of that corned beef hash. I would order a plate of nothing but that hash. You must try it if you visit the area!!
Update to come on the biscuits and gravy - apparently also just as good.

Even the baked goods we bought to go were amazing. One of the best cinnamon rolls I've ever had.

If you find yourself in Chester and are looking for a delicious breakfast or lunch, check this place out - delicious, honest, beautifully made food from some really great people who are proud of their work.
We will certainly be back!

Great to have a Hilltown institution open again

Cute place! Glad it’s open again for a new generation. Diner counter seating for 8, plus a few booths and tables. Homey and local. Nothing fancy - just a small-town breakfast and lunch place - but the food is good and the people are friendly. The default is table service, but the host/server can do anything to go and it’s pretty quick (good for a breakfast sandwich on the run). Worth a stop in!