This little restaurant is an absolute gem! it's a modest little establishment tucked directly behind home goods. The decor is very much early 1970's. Tile floors with 14 formica tables & 7 swivel counter seating & cute memorabilia all around! It's adorable! It's very CLEAN too. The food is fabulous & priced extremely reasonably. They serve breakfast all day! They also offer delicious lunch items ranging from pot roast, American chop suey to patty melts. They have an array of wonderful chalk board specials daily! The staff are lovely. I have been going weekly for 2+ yrs & i have had nothing but kind, helpful, courteous, efficient service. Not sure why they accuse staff of being rude. The cook is a quiet, kind & genteel man. Perhaps ppl should pay a bit more attention & just be polite & kind to others instead of making snap judgements. Open only until 2 pm (sunday 1 pm). CASH only! Highly recommended! BON APPETIT! read more

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Great little restuarant for all day breakfast or lunch . Friendly staff, clean, good food! Been I. Business for 35 years! Highly recommend!!

This is the best diner in the area. The food is clean and fresh. They have great specials. The cooks and the waitstaff are great.

The best option for a homemade breakfast. So delicious. Service was excellent, yet nothing beats the price.

Old school diner - that's the best way I can think of to describe this place. I had to reference google maps 2-3 times to make sure I was in the right place. It's in a strip mall, but it's in a hidden away corner with a dead-end, you literally wouldnt walk past this place at all. Cash only, straight forward breakfast menu with plenty of egg options and some daily specials. The ladies that staff this place are very friendly and attentive. Prices are very reasonable and portions are big. If you are looking for a reliable breakfast at good price, this is the place to go! read more

This is a hidden gem of the area. Prices are great and portions are huge. Although the interior is a bit older it speaks volumes for the quality of service and food. read more

Courtyard Restaurant - Inside Dining Area - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

The weekend waitress, Sue is a detriment to your business. She yells at clients that she doesn't like, she mutters nasty things about them under her breath after they pay and they are on their way out. She is outright insulting and RUDE. I know help is hard to find, but treating your regulars that way is not good for your business. I would dismiss her immediately. The other waitress is fine, and the food is excellent. But Sue needs to go! read more

We have recently had the pleasure of enjoying delicious breakfast and lunch at the Courtyard Restaurant. The food was outstanding both times. I had an egg white vegetable omelet and my husband had corned beef has and egg. Best egg white omelet I've had in town period and for less than half the price. Dean said his hash and egg were excellent and again - the price was ridiculously low. For lunch, he had corned beef chowder and corn bread - both excellent. I had lobster roll, ff and coleslaw. Again the food was perfect, delicious and the prices were unbelievably low. The waitress is the owners daughters and she is as sweet and as accommodating as anyone could imagine. We complimented the owner and thanked him for such a great alternative to the $50 breakfast for two restaurants. He did say he's trying to hold prices down but he anticipates a small increase in the near future. Fifty per cent increase would still be a bargain. If you have not yet given this hidden gem a try, I encourage you to do so. You will not be disappointed. Located at the opposite end of the Stop and Shop plaza. read more

They have amazing food. Very friendly employees. Very good specials. Always greeted will a hello when you walk in.

Congratulations on your "30 years" in business! 5/29/91 to 5/29/21 and beyond. Not many places can hold that honor. Best wishes to you all! read more

Food is simple but great taste. This is our number 1 breakfast spot to go. Great food reasonably priced. We always enjoy our meals here.

Really small and homey. The prices are amazing and the food was really good. I live in new haven but I wouldn't mind driving out here for a lavish 10$ breakfast. read more

Food was delicious. The server was very nice and an old fashioned environment. Would recommend going to support them

the food, service and prices are all outstanding...they have been there 35 years, and it's a hidden gem, that mostly locals know about. we go there frequently.. lots of choices on menu, and always specials.. read more

Super hot coffee delicious. Fresh peach pancakes and yummy bacon! Great French Toast! All under 20.00! Loved the waitstaff and the atmosphere....not a cell phone in sight. People actually enjoying family time and chatting with friends. We really enjoyed our breakfast and will be back to try more! A simple menu with daily specials and muffin selections. read more

This is a great, local place with a friendly staff! I have ordered both breakfast and lunch to-go and have not been disappointed. The food is always cooked perfectly and QUICKLY when I order. This place is cash-only and has varying hours I've found from calling on days that they should have been open. I have yet to try many of the sandwiches but the BLT did not disappoint! There are no frills here, just good food at good prices! read more

Courtyard Restaurant - a sandwich with bacon, lettuce, and tomato - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

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Hidden gem, clean, cheap and good food. Open for breakfast and lunch. Cash only, but you won't need much.

Best pot roast dinner in town ! Great service, nice friendly ladies and sparkling clean! Be sure to try for breakfast or lunch. It's Old Saybrooks hidden gem! Sure is the very best pot Roast every Thursday and their breakfast are exceptional always! It's our favorite place in old Saybrook to eat! It's really nice and clean and the girls that work there are really nice and friendly! read more

I've been here for breakfast and also for lunch. Their prices are fantastic and the food very good! I believe they have a "special of the day" every day for lunch. My friends and I heard they had a wonderful pot roast lunch on Thursdays, and we weren't disappointed. It's a little tricky to find. It's tucked back in a little "courtyard" setting near Stop & Shop. I'll be going back again; it's a great find. read more

I visited for breakfast today for the first time since they opened...I'm not sure how I overlooked them all these yeses, but I had been missing out! I was welcomed with uncommonly friendly service, a breakfast of the highest quality, and excellent value. It was nice to see that this is a place where many regulars gather, and "everybody knows your name!" I do believe I will become one of them. I had the special chocolate chip pancakes and kielbasa. Both were delicious. The ladies were very attentive to my coffee cup, and were friendly, making small talk. This is a very cool place. I am only sorry I did not discover it sooner! read more

I love this place! Breakfast is generally $10 with tip. It's always nice and quiet when I go. It's defiantly a local hidden gem. read more

Courtyard Restaurant - Menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Great little diner! Very homey and nothing fancy but you can't beat the prices! If you're looking for a cheap quick bite definitely stop by.

If you want pot roast like Mom used to make well here is the real deal...Best, cleanest,friendliness,place on the whole shoreline. Prices are right on the mark as the food is worth so much more. Lighter fare try the cheeseburger club sandwich as you won't be disappointed. It's a little hidden gem in Old Saybrook in the back of the shopping center. Try it as you won't be sorry you did. read more

I have a soft spot for this restaurant because I remember loving their cheeseburger and curly fries as a kid and then shopping at the stores in the plaza (When Caldoors, Gap, Weathervane were there back in the day) it honestly never changed. The owners are awesome ladies and always pleasant. Very clean have the bomb breakfast. Great little hideaway away from people!! read more

Simply the best, breakfast, lunch, everyday specials, and above all reasonably priced. 5 stars for service and friendly employees. Always hot food served fast. A hidden gem!!!! read more

Great place for breakfast. Two wonderful women run the place and serve you quickly. Perfect potions and super affordable.

Love this place! Tucked in a corner spot of an older shopping plaza- a bit hard to find. Food is fresh, service is friendly and prices are very reasonable. read more

I found The Courtyard to be a nice clean place to have breakfast. The prices are very reasonable and the food is very good. I had Hash & Eggs, coffee and an English muffin. It was A bit hard to find using the directions on my phone from Yelp. It is tucked away in a corner in this shopping plaza on the same side as Stop & Shop at the opposite end.I will be back. read more

it's great. A nice folksy feel to the place, more midwestern than Connecticut. Good food and prices that are what most diners here charged 15 years ago. Shame on you if you sit at the counter and use your phone instead of talking to your neighbors. read more

Awesome customer survive. Everyone was so happy and super friendly. The food was cheap and delicious, and fast.