This was a really awesome diner! It's an hour away but we were on an errand and Yelp said it was closest. There were lots of options and we were staring (My 16 hour fast had just ended). I ordered a mushroom, tomato and cheddar omelet with shredded hash browns, a side of sausage patties, and Italian bread toast. I was given my choice or 4-5 different ways to have the hash browns including patties, cubed potatoes, and shredded. The side of sausage was a generous 3 patties; they had links, pork or chicken sausages. My omelet was perfectly cooked, and the shredded hash browns were crispy on the outside and softer on the inside. Truly delicious. My friend Sia had a bowl of cheesy grits, a Spanish omelet with shredded hash browns, rye toast and a side pancake. Please take a peek at how huge her pancake was! She enjoyed every part of her breakfast too. Portions were extremely generous; we both brought home enough for another satisfying meal. The waitress was very nice and the right amount of attentive. I apologize for the quality of some of my photos... the sun was shining in. read more

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Typical diner. Stopped in this morning, ordered a ham & cheese omelet w/ a side of home fries. Meal came out quickly, they are very efficient at the Aurora Diner. Everything was alright, no complaints. Service was stellar, someone kept filling my coffee up, much appreciated. Place is a bit noisy, because it's on the small side and there is a lot of clanking & banging of silverware and dishes. All in all though, my expectations for a filling breakfast were met, and I was on the road again in less than an hour. read more

Aurora Diner Restaurants - Ham & cheese omelet w/ a side of home fries, at the Aurora Diner in Waterbury, CT. - American Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

Amazing place!!! The food is amazingly fresh, I eat here once or twice a week and every visit is amazing. The service is top notch, the people are awesome and the food is absolutely amazing!! The Best chocolate milk in town !! A must try read more

This place is under new management. The family that is running it now (hold on... don't you love that? A family owned business) is making sure that the food is tasty, plentiful, well priced, and that service is top notch. I was very impressed with the waiting staff and the kitchen because they send the food out quickly even though the place was packed to the brim. You only find locals here. This diner is in an industrial area but everything is nice and dandy. read more

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Food is good diner food, I've only had the take out in the past years. Will dine in again and waitresses are nice.

Everything about this place is incredible. The service is extremely good and very fast. The food is excellent and the portions are large. The restaurant is very clean and neat. Easily accessible. read more

This place is a gem! I've been meaning to write this review for a long time but kept forgetting. My husband and I have been going for breakfast weekly for a long time and all the meals we've had were delicious. We're at a point now where we have our favorites and mine is the Belgian waffle with fruit and whipped cream. There is no place we've ever eaten that serves waffles like this. Crisp outside tender inside and the fresh fruit is not to be believed, every kind of fruit you can think of and piled plenty high on top. I'm so obsessed with this waffle I haven't ordered anything else in the longest time. My husband loves the eggs and corned beef hash or Italian sausage. Service is amazing and twins Laura and Elsa are the hardest working waitresses I've ever seen. Top notch all around and highly recommended! read more

Fries were drenched in oil... I just asked for the money back from the fries since I didn't eat them...Got a crazy attitude from the waitress because of that...I'll never eat there again... read more

The outside of the building deceptively hides a Gem of a restaurant with and emphasis on breakfast. The parking lot was nearly full. The locals know. The food and service were outstanding! The place has a diner feel. This place is a winner. read more

The breakfasts and lunches I've had tasted great. Quick service. Good portions as well. read more

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I love coming here for breakfast and lunch. Portions are perfect and quality to match. Mike, the owner runs the grill to perfection and the waitresses have perfect memories. I first stopped in one day and asked for a egg bacon cheese with onions and hot sauce. 2 days later I stopped by and was thinking of what to get and one of them asked if I wanted what I had before. Amazing. read more

Aurora Diner Restaurants - NO iceburg here, but great leafy greens!! Chicken isn't just thrown on a grill, but has gentle amount of seasoning on it. PERFECT - American Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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Stopped in the morning and asked if they could make me a breakfast cheeseburger. I got a side. Of home fries and it was terrific !! Nice people. Support them read more

Decided to give this place a try after hearing a lot of good things about it. Staff was very attentive and service was nice and quick. Good coffee also. I would definitely come back again. Very generous portions at a fair price! read more

Aurora Diner Restaurants - Over easy eggs with a generous side of bacon - American Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

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OMG! that's all I can say. The food is AMAZING. Super busy place mainly because work that. Small, cozy and cute. Staff are friendly and busy. Definitely will drive up from NYC just to eat here again. read more

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What a great place for breakfast or lunch . huge portions and quality food .. not to mention the friendly service .. 5 stars

So where do I begin.. Jeanne greeted us as soon as we sat . She took our order patiently and with ease . Came back super quick I didn't even have time to start my massive e bowl of grits which o enjoyed every bit of ' my plate was so huge that I was able to split it with my son and still have a whole plate to take home . It was like a sampler for confused people but it came with ALOT of food. I thought the price was going to be so much more but I was pleasantly surprised. Thank you for the experience ! I will most definitely be back ! read more

A+++. Breakfast was amazing! Pancakes were huge. Eggs Benedict was made perfect to what a wanted. Wait staff was great too. Will definitely go back, Sorry no pics we were hungry and ate it all! read more

Great food and big servings. Staff was awesome and the place had that at home feel to it. Didn't see till was driving away but they have a cute outside area for outdoor dining. read more

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I've never been for lunch but come regularly for breakfast. I would agree with a previous review that its typical diner fare. However it is locally owned, the staff is always pleasant, friendly & attentive n did I mention their breakfast always hits the spot? My go to is a steak, egg & cheese wrap! Give them a try.. Edit: used to** be a regular I no longer live in the area but was my go to breakfast spot. read more

"Consistently Average" My wife likes going to Aurora for breakfast because it's always consistent. You know you'll get a decent breakfast there. It's not the best, but certainly not the worst. The restaurant is always clean and the owner and staff are friendly. My wife is a creature of habit and loves to get an omelet filled with sausage, tomato, and cheese and served with rye toast and crispy home fries. I had breakfast from the specials menu. The philly steak omelet with peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheese with rye toast and home fries. It wasn't great, but it was good. I wouldn't recommend Aurora as if it was on my favorites list. But if someone said they were going there, I wouldn't deter them either. read more

Aurora Diner Restaurants - Philly Steak Omelet with peppers, onions, mushrooms, and cheese and served with rye toast and home fries - American Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

This place came highly recommended by my friend Ryllan. He really found a hidden gem in the Aurora Diner! Good prices large portions great atmosphere. The staff is super nice and there's also a cool outdoor patio. My breakfast was served before I knew it, and delicious to boot! read more

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When I went there with my 1 year old son and girlfriend We were greeted and we sat down, my 1 year old son is in his stroller as we sat and began to order. When we were done ordering and our food came we noticed that our son was a tad bit fidgety in the stroller so we put him in the high that we requested. The high chair was really dirty so my girlfriend cleaned it with some alcohol wipes she had in her bag. Upon leaving I politely approached the manager and stated that the high chairs were a little dirty, before I could finish I was cut off and she said she cleaned it and blamed it on my son. Mind you he is one The waiters was okay read more

I ordered $90 of food for my family the kids loved the french toast although upset it didn't come with bacon . I didn't care much for my meal i had Spanish omelette and home fries. The home fries tasted horrible no flavor at all. The chicken soup wasn't in the bag so we had to go back for it smh but wish we would've left it there it was so salty I couldn't even eat it what a waste of money. I would try one more time but not with such a big order read more

My favorite breakfast spot!! Breakfast burrito, corn beef hash special ( I can't think of the name) and pancakes are soooo good! Everything I tried I enjoyed! It's a family business and the service is great! read more

Its not what it useto be under the old management pair of guys that ran it. Ate here daily under them. Not so much now. Food is hit or miss depending on whos cooking. Silver ware is usually dirty have to check whenever its given to you. For lunches Soups are always the same 2 never change If you order pasta it will be undercooked. Grilled items will be seasoned to death. They dont understand what well done french or homefries are. Breakfast If you order coffee or tea you have to reminde some waitstaff for a spoon. If you want extra milk or cream have to ask a for it cause they only give 2/3 creamers or a splash of milk. Weight staff changes frequently so you never know if the server that actually got your order right will be there the next visit. read more

Now that this restaurant is under new management I believe I need to update my view of it. I went here three times since the changeover and I have to say it is awful. The silverware is filthy with food residue no matter what setup they give you. The tables are filthy. The lights were mostly off in the daytime. They didn't give me a spoon for my coffee, and I had to ask for more cream. They give me minimum packs of cream and 2 packs of sugar. The food was good, but my toast was under toasted. I won't be going back. Left most of the toast on the plate. read more

Last weekend was the first time I ever stopped in here even though I've lived just around the corner for the past 5 years. I always saw the parking lot full of cars and told myself, I have to try this place one day. I finally did. I ordered eggs, kielbasa, toast and coffee. The food was hot fresh and good, the service was excellent, the place is clean. I will stop by again soon, read more

I have been here many times for lunch and breakfast. Breakfast is good, reasonably priced, and consists of your usual diner fare. For lunch they have burgers, clubs, wraps, soups and pasta dishes. They also have a lunch specials menu for under $7. If you get a pasta dish they will serve you delicious warm bread. I recommend the steak and cheese wrap or chicken ceasar wrap, both come with french fries. The waitresses are very nice and provide good service. read more

Entering a packed parking lot I expected this place to be full for seating , but I was pleasantly surprised. They have allot of tables & booths and good lighting . Good date night spot considering it is open 24 hours. The menu is basic diner food you would look for having . Place is very clean and the waitresses greet you kindly when you enter . Noticing alot of regulars here as they greet some by name . Location is right next to the highway and factories all around here . For us we wanted breakfast at 11am . I had the bacon and eggs with home fries and toast . Hubby had poached eggs with corn beef hash. Waiting only a mere 5 minutes breakfast was served. Appearance wise the food looked really good . My home fries were a little on the larger side which was ok ,they just needed to cook longer . Bacon was thick and cooked well. Hubby loved his hash and he complains about his hash alot at other diners . His poached eggs were perfectly made he says. The waitress checked on a several times which I like and refilled our waters without asking . I will come back again read more

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I always get there omelettes, because there so freaking tasty. One day I will branch out, eh probably not. read more

Aurora Diner Restaurants - Omelette with tomato, feta, onion, and mushrooms - American Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

Great breakfast, plenty of serving of food. Recommended. Had the two eggs, hash, hashbrowns, toast.

Just had a California omelette with hashbrowns and wheat toast it was so good that my party ordered too. It's under new ownership the owners name is Mike daughter waited on us Laura real good people you get the chance, need to go to this new diner it's good place Very Nice Family read more

Wow! Nice to have such an amazing diner within 10 miles or so. Thank you for always being happy & accommodating w/no matter I ordered, it was so delicious!!! I started w/an fresh mushroom, onion, spinach & American ch. omelets w/perfect bacon. So yummy! Then, ordered this huge mouthwatering shrimp salad w/ spinach salad, had avocado, fresh tomatoes & almonds, etc. in it w/fresh dressing of your choice. We were hungry so we were sharing a bunch of stuff. Next, we even splurged on Banana nut & fresh blueberry pancakes, too! Mike made them perfect! Can't even begin to tell you all our leftovers & today, we are still eating them & still have more for later. Our pup wants some. LOL! Definitely returning here so soon!!! read more

I can't say enough good things!!!! This is my first time back there under the new ownership. I have been looking for good eggs Benedict for a very long time. They were not good... They were incredible! They were cooked perfectly, the hollandaise sauce had perfect flavor. I don't normally order the potatoes, But I figured I'd give it a chance seeing there are new owners. I ordered the hashbrowns and whatever seasoning they put on it was absolutely delicious! I got a side of sausage and it was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be back!!!!!! read more

I didn't even know this place existed until the other day, but boy am I glad I found it. First off, it's adorable! Such a cute little place. The food is terrific! Tastes just like homemade! The survice was very good as well. Very friendly employees. And very affordable! read more

Conistant nice clean affordable if you notice im a fan of consistant and clean. Nice family runs it food always good great breakfast stop try it read more