Dads is by far the best breakfast spot in Wallingford. Everything is extremely fresh and the portions are large, you won't be hungry leaving here! The atmosphere makes you feel cozy with the friendliness of the staff and locals. If you follow their Facebook page they give their daily specials which always sound amazing and one of a kind. If you are in the Wallingford area you must stop here for breakfast or lunch!!! You will not be disappointed :) read more

I'm with the rest of the "I don't understand the hype" people. I've had lots of better breakfasts. The food was good enough, but I wouldn't come running back here. If you're going to wait in a line that goes out the door, it should be at Neil's Donuts. I will say that the servers were very friendly and quick once we were actually seated. But as far as breakfast goes, this is not a go-to place for me. read more

I love dad's corned beef hash definitely the best around. I go every Wednesday and always have a fantastic breakfast. The ladies are all delightful and know me by name. I like the small cozy feel and the specials are always a good choice read more

small, cute homestyle meals. service is pretty quick - wish they served lunch as well on the weekends. didn't know it was only breakfast until we got there, but no biggie - who doesn't love breakfast? hubby got the corned beef hash, it was delicious! i had the birds egg nest inside rye toast. eggs were cooked perfectly. had a side of bacon - it was super smokey, so if you are not a fan of that smokiness, steer clear. the place was packed when we arrived, it seemed to be consistent throughout our entire meal. found this place via Groupon- you can't beat a good deal. read more

Stopped by here while I was going to finish Christmas shopping. I ordered short stack of blueberry pancakes & kinda embarrassing when it came to me! I always grab something if I'm running errands or whatever. There were 2 HUGE PANCAKES!!! NO WAY did I even come close to finishing. Kinda hard to do errands after eating here LOL. I also like that it's ran by ALL WOMEN. read more

Came here for the first time this morning for breakfast and was definitely not disappointed. I got a steak and cheese omelette which was so much better than ones you will usually get as there was steak in every bite. My boyfriend got the pancakes which were huge and fluffy and overall it was an absolutely perfect way to start the day ! read more

As a comic who yours I eat in some really crappy places.... This place is not one of them. Friendly service and good breakfast.

AWESOME breakfast , Love their pancakes ! The owner Chris is sweet and her staff is sweet ! Enjoy

Best breakfast in Wallingford! There's a wait during the weekend, but well worth it! They move quickly and are very consist.

Love love love this place. Dad's is my family's first choice always for breakfast out. Pancakes huge and delicious. Omelettes cooked perfectly just the way I like them. We haven't been for lunch but I bet that's great too! Who doesn't love a homey diner with sweet waitresses who call you honey? It's like a step back in time. I'd drive out of town for a Dad's breakfast any day! read more

Excellent breakfast. Everything fresh and delicious. Corned beef hash is very tasty. Pancakes are great and they even have an option to buy real maple syrup which being from Vermont who can eat that stuff they call maple syrup down here. Staff are very friendly and they have some flavored coffee also. read more

Average food, nothing amazing but certainly worth the price. One of the waitresses seemed too busy to get us a glass of water. Seems like they're more concerned with the regulars then trying to gain new customers. read more

This is the BEST place in Wallingford for breakfast or lunch! The Corned Beef Hash is by far the best I've ever had and the omelettes are awesome as well. Chrissy and all the staff are fantastic! read more

Place is small and cozy, very homely. Food was great, staff very attentive. Only thing that wasn't good was pricing a bit high for breakfast but good size portions read more

Good food, good service. It can and will get busy on the weekends and you can usually find a line out the door but they have it down to a science and move people in and out. The specials are always new and different. For a guilty pleasure, try to the cream cheese stuffed french toast. So good! Also, there is small area counter service for small or single parties that is worth it. read more

I go at least once a week. Friendly staff and awesome food. Great pancakes and French toast. Their breakfast is so good that I go at lunchtime and order breakfast food. Yum!!! Only downside is the small restaurant and high demand. read more

When I go out for breakfast I always goto Dad's. The food, service and atmosphere are excellent.

Went in on a Wednesday morning with only a handful of tables filled, we ended up leaving without ordering because we were repeatedly ignored by our waitress. Even after flagging her down, she still proceeded to assist others that came in after us. It's a shame because we have had good food here in the past but to be so rudely treated we can not in good faith return. read more

Small diner, great breakfast foods! My favorite is the fresh waffels with strawberries and whipped cream. The only bad thing is the service. I would not use the term "bad", but instead slow. For even the simple items such as water or toast u end up waiting a long time. One time I had to end up leaving for work and my friend ate my breakfast for me. If the service was faster I would give 5 stars. If u sit @ the counter u get served faster. read more

By far my favorite place to get breakfaast! Which we do every weekend! Try a single pancake, and it may change your life! The eggs, and omlettes are awesome too! My order: 2 eggs over medium rye toast with a single "special" pancake ( I encourage you to read their specials) My guy: egg, cheese and pepper sandwich with home fries! We dont have to eat for the rest of the day! read more

I haven't been to this place that many times but every time i've gone there i've been impressed. The place is really really clean. It has a nice atmosphere, it kinda makes you feel like you're not in CT and you're somewhere else . It looks like its ran by a family. The staff is super nice they will get you whatever you need. The menu is alright nothing crazy special. This place is nice to go for the atmosphere. The food is alright i personally feel like i could copy the same quality at home. I would recommend this to anyone that doesn't really have home cooked breakfast or dont have the time to enjoy one. read more

Going to Dad's is like visiting friends. They make you feel so welcomed. They get to know you. You don't even feel like in at a restaurant. You feel like you're at a friends house. They get to know you by name. The food is outstanding. Nothing like Barb's chili (the regular chili). I love to get a chili dog with fries and a bowl of chili with Dad's bread to take home for dinner. They have homemade desserts as well. Delicious. Their breakfasts are so good you'll want to get up early and hurry down there. The little bit of a wait you have is so worth it. You don't wait long in line. They open at 6 AM. At Dad's there is something for everyone. You will not be disappointed. On Christmas Eve they put out a free dessert table and they host different events during the year. WAY BETTER THAN RICKS! If you don't go to Dad's you are missing out on great food and great service. Don't deny yourself the experience of enjoying wonderful food and friendship. Anna Cuomo read more

I have two faves from Chrissy at Dad's. One is the most AWESOME coleslaw you ever had in your life! Holy Moly!!! I would eat it on every plate at every sitting if I could. Her other specialty is her homemade Corned Beef Hash. Goodness Gracious, it is orgasmic! I was in attendance at a group meeting, and a gent had ordered it, and me, and two other ladies HAD to try it. Poor guy, didn't get much of his hash, but we girls sure did!! AMAZING! ' I also love that the same waitresses have been there FOREVER, I know, they are all still 30, but it says alot about Dad's Restaurant. Definitely you breakfast destination. read more

This has been a favorite of mine since they have opened in 2003. Always great food and service. My favorites are their omelets and blueberry pancakes. Always great service when I go. I consider it a real treat. read more

Me and my girlfriend decided to come here for breakfast. As we walked in we were not welcomed or acknowledged for a number of minutes before being notified that there would be a wait. After said wait we were sat to a booth, we then waited 10 minutes to get our drinks, and another ten to order. At this point in time we were about to call the quits and go somewhere else. But we were hungry and I insisted we stay and give them a chance because they were mildly busy. After ordering we waited another 20 minutes for our food to come. And even then the waitress then notified us that my girlfriends pancakes were brought to the wrong table, and the only compensation we received was the offer to have them make more or not receive any from the order. I then asked if they can remake them. When we got our breakfast, which was a lot of different things. I was so disappointed. The sausages looked burnt to a crisp, the corned beef hash looked like puke, and the home fries bland. When my girlfriend got her pancakes they looked like chocolate chips pour right on top of the batter and flipped twice if we were lucky. Came almost 40 dollars. Idk what's going on but you guys gotta work on something in that kitchen. Breakfast is hard to mess up. The waitress was kind though. And that's all. read more

I Love DAD Restaurant, We try to go there when we are in town to visit Family. The Muffins are the best. I had a Corn Muffin For breakfast. Last Bread til after Passover. The service is fast freindly. Love all the Staff read more

Best corn beef I have ever had! Perfect egg over well. The pancake was so unique and cake-like.. I cannot wait to go back! The staff was friendly and very attentive. read more

LOVE Dad's! Almost always get a delicious special and the staff is second to none--they never stop moving and smiling--EXCEPT at the end of the day when they eat lunch together--how awesome is that?! read more

I remember coming here with my own dad a few years ago and it being far superior to Ricks just down the road at a time where people couldn't stop raving about Ricks (why on earth I'll never know) but Dads was a solid breakfast place then. Today was a super different story. When a customer orders coffee, odds are they're going to have a refill or two. When they ask for Splenda and you bring two packets, it's not only annoying because now I have to ask for more each time you come back with a coffee pot, but it's also insulting. I'm not going to take your splenda home. Additionally the quality factor has largely decreased. Where Dads used to use real, delicious chocolate chips in their pancakes, they are now using the super cheap, small chips that have zero chocolate flavor. Couple that with the exactly three banana slices in my pancakes and after half of one I was ready to throw them away. The worst part about this morning was listening to the apparent owner go on a rant for a good half hour at least about an employee who had made a few mistakes at their 1985 cash register. She kept saying how someone she trusts with her life told her they had received too much change and she just couldn't lose money like that. Listen, you're a small business owner, serving a mediocre at best breakfast a mile from an Ihop and feet from a well loved competitor, of course you can't have cash walk out the door. But can you afford the lack of quality in your ingredients, the severely dated decor, having a ridiculously inappropriate conversation about an employee to your other employees in your main dining area with customers seated around you? We werent the only customers there. This staff could be anyones relative, you have no idea and as a business professional you should know better. What is the percent of your patronage that looks forward to seeing this staff when they choose your establishment over the others on Rt 5? How much business will you lose? How does discussing this staffs errors publicly to your other staff affect THEIR morale? This is NOT the Dads I used to patronize with my own dad. Not even close and it really is a shame because once upon a time after Bickfords had closed and left Wallingford desperate for a good breakfast spot, Dads really owned it and was the only place to go. read more

Great food with huge portions! Fast and friendly service! One of the best!

Dad's has clearly been our favorite restaurant, with everything you'd want for a family or individual breakfast. Food, staff, price and service are "the best", and I can honestly say we have never, ever been disappointed. I rarely arrive with a b'fst item predetermined, as their Menu Board always gives me a challenge on what "creative" item to choose from. They're real specials, not highlights from their great menu. The staff are familiar faces who are professional and personable, skilled in handling a busy environment, especially on a Sunday morning. That's our favorite day, despite being prepared for a line out the door, that I'd handled in an expedient manner. Regulars like us don't ask for or expect special seating rights, as we wait in line, outside if necessary, until our turn comes up, knowing it's always worth the wait! My weekday mornings are special trips, too, often as a post Dr. appt. self reward, or a treat for our grandkids. We have friends from Milford who occasionally make the 30 min. drive, having shared our recommendation with them. Hope to see you there, and say hello to Chrissy, noting she may be in the kitchen. read more

One of Most Fantastic Places in the entire New Haven area. Chrissy and her family (staff),are as Welcoming as can be! Very High Quality food, Reasonable Prices,and Above All are the people who Run This Business! Eat at this phenomenal restaurant,you will come back again and again! read more

5 stars all the way - every time we go in there! No matter what we order it's A+. Eggs, pancakes, one of their specials - all great! The staff is very personable whether you are a regular or a first-timer. They go out of their way to make it an enjoyable experience. read more

Excellent family run breakfast and lunch place. The owner is hands on serving food and cleaning tables. Most people are regulars. Food is great. Highly recommend. read more

Awesome food and great staff! Ive been here for breakfast a few times and lets say im not the easy to please person at all. My eggs came out perfect which is rare i like them over medium no slimy whites for me please! The pancakes are fluffy and delicioius i had mine with fresh strawberries. yum! the pancakes are huge so i have to ask for one pancake and a small one. Love the bacon they even make it just how i want extra crispy but not burnt. There is nothing i can say bad about this place. love the atmosphere and the friendly staff they make you feel like family! read more

The best breakfast with the nicest customer service you could ask for! You definitely need to come here and try it

I would like to give Dad's restaurant in Wallingford Ct a 5 star review. I went in there with my girlfriend for breakfast after a work out. Chrissy the owner is greeting you with a big smile walking around and making sure everyone is taking care of. The food, OMG!!! I had the special sandwich with avacado, egg, bacon, Swiss cheese on rye , I think it is one of my favorite breakfast sandwiches I ever had!! I also had the fruit cup and what is so wonderful about the fruit cup is the fruit is fresh and is cut up to the perfect size. It was just delicious and a wonderful start to a Sunday. read more

Favorite restaurant in Wallingford. Highly recommend, great service, waitresses are always so happy.

The staff and pancakes make this our family favorite for breakfast . You really feel like you are at a family members home. Food is always hot, always served quickly which is a must with kids and they always get your order right. Love love love it! read more

A great breakfast place. Service with a smile, you get a real family feel from Dad's. Nothing has been a disappointment, and the corned beef hash is the BEST we've ever had. We've tried eggs, pancakes, French toast, and bacon/egg sandwiches. Decent potatoes, decent coffee. For a small fee you can ask for real maple syrup. read more