Fresh, Delicious, Quality
A place where locally sourced products and homemade cooking come to life in a unique café setting.
Our Story
At The Broken Crust, we believe that food is not just about sustenance, but also about bringing people together. That's why we started this small business, to create delicious meals and unforgettable experiences for our customers.
Who We Are
Located in the heart of “The Quiet Corner” in Putnam, Connecticut, The Broken Crust sits between Cargill Waterfall, The Bradley Playhouse, and the town’s charming antique marketplace district. This cozy boutique-style café features exposed brick, handcrafted wooden tables, warm pendant lighting, and chalkboard menus that create an inviting, rustic ambiance. With over 30 beers, 12 wines, handcrafted sandwiches, made-daily soups, unique salads, and bakery-style pizza, every item is thoughtfully selected by the Cozza and Martin families, who also take pride in building an exceptional team. Rooted in locally sourced ingredients and homemade cooking, The Broken Crust is a dream brought to life—offering a dining experience so memorable that critics say it’s “a crust so good it was made to be broken.”
#OPERATION BROKEN CRUST
Our quaint little restaurant opened just weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic forced dining rooms to close, abruptly shifting what had been a booming start. Determined to survive while supporting their community, the Cozza and Martin families worked tirelessly to keep their newly hired staff employed and their dream alive. From the beginning, they created the “Sharing Is Caring” menu, dedicating a portion of proceeds to local initiatives, and quickly launched #OperationBrokenCrust in April 2020 as a way to help those in need. Since then, the initiative has raised over $15,000—along with generous customer donations, 100% of which have supported local hospitals, first responders, the post office, a local radio station, food pantry programs, community park events, and youth sports. Operation Broken Crust continues to grow, reflecting the owners’ deep pride in their community and their ongoing commitment to giving back year after year.
Fresh Ingredients, Warm Atmosphere & Experience Great Food!
SOUPS AND SALADS
ITALIAN CHOPPED SALAD
Imported meat & provolone cheese, house blend lettuce,
banana peppers, grape tomatoes, cucumber,
onion and housemade Italian dressing | $9.00
GARDEN SALAD
House blend lettuce, grape tomato, cucumber and onion
and creamy balsamic dressing | $8.00
ANCIENT GRAINS
Kale, quinoa, farro, barley, onion, almonds, cranberries,
feta and lemon vinaigrette | $9.00
KALE CAESAR
Kale, parmesan, croutons and tangy Caesar dressing | $9.00
BLEU CHEESE WEDGE
Romaine wedge, applewood smoked bacon,
bleu cheese crumbles, grape tomatoes,
onions and bleu cheese dressing | $9.00
MEDITERRANEAN CHOPPED SALAD
House blend lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives,
onion, chickpeas, feta and Greek dressing | $9.00
*Add Grilled Chicken Breast, Tuna, or
Cranberry Pecan Chicken salad – $4.00
MUG OF SOUP
Broccoli Cheddar | $6.00
Beef Chili | $7.00
Roasted Tomato | $6.50
French Onion | $6.50
New England Clam Chowder | $7.00
PIZZAS
BYO Handcrafted Pizza or Calzone
Small $11 – Large $16 – Calzone $11
PICK A SAUCE
Red Sauce, Garlic White, Olive Oil & Garlic, Buffalo, Pesto, Bourbon BBQ
PICK A CHEESE
Mozzarella, Provolone, Cheddar, Parmesan & Romano Blend, Ricotta,
Bleu Cheese, Feta
AVAILABLE TOPPINGS
Pepperoni, Sweet Italian Sausage, Ground Beef, Bacon, Ham, Peppers, Red or White Onions, Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms, Spinach, Tomatoes, Broccoli, Black Olives, Banana Peppers,
Fresh or Roasted Jalapeño Peppers, Pineapple
Small – $1.75 Large – $ 2.25
Xtra Cheese, Provolone, Cheddar Jack Cheese, Feta, Seasoned Ricotta, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Chicken Breast, Roasted Red Peppers
Small – $2.50 Large – $3.00
Meatball, Shaved Steak, Pastrami, BBQ Pulled Pork, Crispy Chicken Cutlet
Small – $4.00 Large – $6.00
*Gluten free Cauliflower Crust
Available Upon Request
We take every precaution while making our gluten free items but please take note that we are not a gluten free kitchen
SANDWHICHES
All Sandwiches are served with TBC’s Homemade Pickle Chips
CLASSIC ITALIAN
Genoa salami, capicola, pepperoni, provolone, lettuce, tomato, onion, banana peppers and Italian dressing on a crusty baguette | $14.00
WARM ROAST BEEF & CHEDDAR
Fresh roasted, giardiniera relish, cheddar cheese, horseradish cream on a ciabatta roll| $14.00
MEDITERRANEAN WRAP
Crisp falafel, sabra hummus, avocado aioli, roasted vegetable tabbouleh and arugula on a whole wheat wrap| $13.00
PASTRAMI & SWISS
Black Label Pastrami, pepper crusted with Gulden’s mustard on a ciabatta roll | $14.00
ROASTED TURKEY BLT
Applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, cranberry mayonnaise, toasted on a herb focaccia | $14.00
ALBACORE TUNA
Simply seasoned tuna, celery, lettuce, tomato and onion on a whole wheat wrap | $13.00
CRANBERRY PECAN CHICKEN SALAD
All white meat chicken breast, pecans, cranberries, arugula on toasted cranberry pecan bread | $13.00
STEAK & CHEESE
Thinly shaved steak, roasted red peppers and onions and melted American cheese on a crusty baguette | $13.00
THE CRUSTY CUTLET
Breaded chicken breast, marinara, melted provolone on a crusty baguette | $14.00
MEATBALL PARMESAN
Our family recipe, marinara and melted provolone on a crusty baguette | $13.00
SWEET ITALIAN SAUSAGE
Roasted red peppers, onions and provolone on a crusty baguette | $12.00
PULLED PORK
Slow roasted pork, homemade bourbon BBQ sauce, veggie slaw, on a ciabatta roll | $12.00
MEATLOAF MELT
Caramelized onions, homemade bourbon BBQ and cheddar cheese on sourdough bread | $14.00
CERTIFIED ANGUS BURGER*
New England cheddar, lettuce, tomato and onion on a brioche bun | $14.00
THE FRENCH DIP
Caramelized onions, gratiné of swiss and horseradish cream on a crusty baguette | $14.00
TBC GRILLED CHEESE
Served on toasted sourdough with TBC’s homemade pickle chips
FOUR CHEESE
Parmesan cheese, New England Cheddar, Provolone, and Mozzarella | $11.00
CAPRESE
Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomato, arugula, pesto | $13.00
VEGGIE
Cheddar, mozzarella, roasted red peppers, spinach, mushrooms, caramelized onions | $12.00
JALAPEÑO POPPER
Applewood smoked bacon, sweet cheese and cheddar blend, roasted jalapeños | $12.00
TRIPLE B
Applewood bacon, brie cheese, apricot preserves, balsamic glaze | $13.00
*Consuming raw or under cooked meats, poultry, seafood or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Please let us know if you or someone in your party has a food allergy.
SOMETHING SWEET
BEER AND WINE
White Wines
Villa Pozze Pinot Grigio | Italy $9 / $27
Clean Slate Riesling | Germany $7 / $21
Castello Del Pogio Moscato | Italy $8 / $24
Castello Del Pogio Rose | Itlay $8 / $24
Lohr Chardonnay Riverstone | California $8 / $24
Red, White, and Blue Sangria $9
Red Wines
Flat top Hills Red Blend | California $8 / $24
19 Crimes Uprising Red Blend |Australia $8 / $24
Rex Goliath | California $7 / $21
Middle Sister Wild One Malbec | Argentina $7 / $21
William Hill Merlot | California $9 / $27
Caricature Old Vine Zinfandel | California $9 / $27
Spellbound Cabernet | California $9 / $27
IPA
Wormtown Be Hoppy | Worcester, MA 6.5%……..$8.00
Two Roads Cloud Sourced Hazy Juicy IPA |
Stratford, Ct 6.5%……..$7.50
Firefly Hollow Glow New England IPA |
Bristol, Ct 5.6%……..$7.00
Radiant Pig Own The Night | Newport, RI 6.7%……..$9.00
Beer’d Brewing Dogs & Boats | Stonington, CT 9.1%……..$10.00
Taylor Brooke Brewery Royal Coachman | Woodstock, Ct 6.5%……..$9.00
Ale
Thimble Island Sea Foam NE Pale Ale | Branford, CT 7.5%…….. $8.00
Epicure Stay Pretty Blonde Ale | Norwich, CT 5.24%……..$8.00
Revival Brewing Pinky Swear | Boston, Ma 5.5%……..$9.00
Two Roads Passionfruit | Stratford, Ct 4.8%……..$9.00
Ace of Aces | South Windham, Ct 4.4%……..$8.00
Taylor Brooke Shantay You Stay | Woodstock, Ct. 6%……..$9.00
Porter & Stout
Guinness Draught | Ireland, 5.0%……..$7.50
Beer’d Brewing Midnight Oil Oatmeal Stout | Stonington, CT 6.2%……..$9.00
Unique
Bud Light Seltzer
(Mango, Strawberry, Lemon-Lime, Black Cherry) | Missouri 5.0%……..$6.00
Mikes Hard Lemonade or Cherry Lemonade | Illinois, 5%……..$6.50
Heineken No Alcohol | Netherlands, 0%……..$7.00
Downeast Cider Unfiltered | Boston, MA 5.1%……..$7.00
Lagers
Budweiser | Missouri 5.0%……..$5.50
Bud Light | Missouri 4.2%……..$5.50
Coors Light | Colorado 4.2%……..$5.50
Michelob Ultra | Missouri 4.2%……..$6.00
Sam Adams | Boston, MA 5.0%……..$7.00
Sam Seasonal | Boston, MA 5%……..$7.00
Heineken | Netherlands, 5.0%……..$7.00
Connecticut Valley Ace of Aces | South Windsor, Ct. 4.4%……..$7.00
BREAKFEST
DOUGHBOY
Fresh crisp friend dough sprinkled with powdered sugar and served with cinnamon sugar & honey | $5.50
CINNAMON ROLLS
Cinnamon and sugar pastry topped with a glorious glaze | $4.50
CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES | $2.50
Please inquire about our other tasty treats.
SHARING IS CARING
A portion of every item sold from this section supports #OperationBrokenCrust.
- Fresh Baked Giant Pretzel – Warm, soft pretzel served with ale and brown sugar mustard | $10.00
- Slow Roasted Chicken Wings – Tossed in your choice of Buffalo, Asian Chili, or Bourbon BBQ | $13.00
- Papa’s One-Pound Meatball – Topped with savory gravy, seasoned ricotta, and an Italian cheese blend | $13.00
- Big Kev’s Hand-Cut Fries – Fresh-cut to order and seasoned with sea salt | $4 / $6
- Fried Pickle Chips – Crispy pickle chips served with house avocado aioli | $10.00