Visiting the area from Los Angeles for business so I really wanted a diner for a dinner option. My server was very polite and the free parking lot in back was easy but it was not my favorite diner experience of the year. Inside is fairly small but the tables are large and can host groups up to six per table. They do have a giant menu filled with all sorts of options, some of them are pretty crazy, especially the influencer section of the menu. I started off with a cup of the chili and wasn't a huge fan of it. It tasted more like the Cincinnati chili and had a large amount of oil. For my entrée, I chose the cheesesteak and was hoping it was going to be like a traditional Philly style, but it wasn't quite. I liked it more than the chili but still made me wish that I ordered a tuna melt or something else. I would give it a try again on a future visit but would want to try it again before I recommend. read more

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Everyone has their off days. This place however shocked me today. It isn't our first time eating at this restaurant, and every other time things have been great. Today was the first time we've eaten here in years. We were seated immediately but we waited more than 40 minutes for the food to come. We watched people leave because they could not wait for their food any longer. At first, I thought a chef must have called out. When our food finally came, I was forced to look at the most unappealing home fries that were molded to the plastic container they were stored in. At least try to make them look fresh bru. And the whole restaurant was cold. I was cold. The food was cold. This place should be called COLD Street Diner, am I right? And the coffee refill came like once. In the whole hour and a half we were there. The only times someone would walk by was to clear a table, or that guy idk who he is idk if he's the owner but he was wearing balenciaga sweatpants and then he would just go stand by the register to sip on some wine. My mother ordered the huevos rancheros and they were bland asl. I ordered the birria omelette and it was BLAND EVERYTHING WAS BLAND!!! The birria was just wet it didn't taste like anything bro. We haven't been to the Norwalk location but a lady sitting next to us noticed that we weren't happy with our food and she was speculating that all the good cooks got transferred there. Whether it's the cooks to blame, or the fact that it's a busy Saturday, it's safe to say we will not be coming back. read more

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One of the more fun restaurants I've been to. The food was really good, they had a lot of options which made it hard to choose! The service was super quick and very friendly and the restaurant was packed soo you know it was good. Would definitely recommend! read more

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Went there on June 19, 2026 for a graduation lunch. Ordered a Cobb salad. Food was great, however I asked the waiter for a box and waiter said I will be right back. Waiter came back took my plate and threw my food out. Don't think I will return anytime soon. read more

I thought this place would be great for my girlfriend and I. When we walked in we were met with 6 people standing and talking - workers, staring us down as we walked in. Not any greeting, it felt as though we were not supposed to be walking into the establishment whatsoever. When we were seated we ran into lots of issues with our server, she spoke little to no English and things were very hard to get across. Now food. I am a chef and this place was disappointing. My egg on the bacon egg and cheese was overcooked, the bacon was dry, and cheese was hardly melted. They brought plain pancakes when we ordered chocolate chip pancakes. And completely forgot the yogurt my girlfriend ordered. For atmosphere things were weird. Every person was Mexican working - 0 diversity. While we were eating there were 11 workers taking up the dining room area, at the bar stools, on their phones, walking around chatting, drinking drinks, and yet no one helping us. This place is on its last legs, don't come. read more

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We drove 1.5 hours to try this place because it has been so hyped up. We figured we would give it a go because we were visiting relatively close. The spectacle of the Influencer meals were fun. If you are within 30 minutes of the diner the spectacle alone would be worth stopping by. I had the Spicy Vodka Parm Sandwich and my husband had the Chicken Alfredo Parm Sandwich. They were both fine. The sauces were a bit on the bland side. They were served with a side of waffle fries and the waffle fries were better than the sandwiches. We also got the Oreo Dream French Toast. It was huge and there was so much sugar anfetamínica candy on it. Again, the spectacle was fun but the dish itself was just like eating spoonfuls of sugar. There was no other predominant flavor to it. I would not recommend driving more than 30 minutes and the flavors are not worth breaking your diet for! It was fun to see all the crazy concoctions and stacked milkshakes (think donuts, cupcakes, slices of cake, etc.) stacked like the Willy Wonka version of a Bloody Mary. read more

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Such a great place to grab breakfast! Delicious food and excellent service. I highly recommend. It's also family friendly and they can accommodate big groups. This place is always a go to. They also have some fun desserts for those that have a sweet tooth. Things to keep in mind, if you go on a weekend make sure to account for the wait. This place is very popular. Luckily we went on a Monday and were seated quickly. read more

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Fine food, but honestly overhyped. My girlfriend and I were really excited to try this place and it wasn't bad, but wasn't the best food. We ordered the big macc eggrolls as our appetizer and while they were good, all we were tasting was meat and cheese, nothing else. I got the loaded fajita omelet with chorizo and it was good, just tasted like any other omelet. My girlfriend opted for the buffalo chicken mac and cheese wrap and was very underwhelmed. It came with the buffalo ranch syringe and LOOKED so epic, but lacked in flavor and was rather bland, could have been so much better with cheesier mac and cheese and more buffalo sauce. I'd go back to try the shakes and desserts they're known for but I'd skip brunch next time. read more

Elm Street Diner - Diners Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

You know, when you see places blow up on social media you're a little skeptical. Normally the aesthetics are great but the food is eh. Not here though! The food was so instagram worthy & DELICIOUS! Plus the portions are hugeee. Everything my friends and I got, we loved. We came here on a Saturday night around 7pm and did not have to wait for a table. Service was kind of slow, but the restaurant was busy so it was expected. We got the double stack big mac quesadilla, buffalo chicken curly fries, and strawberry cheesecake french toast. My personal fav was the quesadilla and strawberry cheesecake french toast! They were both super delicious and filling. We went home with so many leftovers. Such a good deal for the price and how much food you get. They have all these outrageous foods, especially their dessert. A great place to bring your kids for a birthday party! read more

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Our family had a wonderful time at Elm Street Diner! The food was absolutely delicious, and our kids were so happy with everything they ordered. Though the line was long, it was worth the wait--the upbeat music and friendly energy kept us engaged. The host was attentive, seating guests efficiently and ensuring quick table turnovers, averaging just over a minute. Service was excellent; coffee refills came right on time. Highly recommend this spot for families and friends. read more

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Been here 3 times now and waited to review. EACH time was PERFECT. And just so incredibly amazing. It has yet to fail me. It is a 2 hour drive in each direction and I would do it even again for a fourth time. SO WORTH EVERY AND ALL HYPE. GO!!!! GO!!! GO!!!! The food is amazing and unique, portions are more generous than the Cheesecake Factory, not Too crazily priced for what you're getting and let's be real... this is an EXPERIENCE. So it is WORTH IT !!!! I didn't have to wait to be seated any of the times I went, walked right in and sat down. Went around 11/12 all times. Love you guys. 10/10 would recommend, will be back again!!! read more

Elm Street Diner - Nutella Reeses Churro French Toast, Spicy Vodka Chicken Parm Waffle Fries , some sort of insane burrito - Diners Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

I was really impressed with this place for being a "instagram" diner that leans into the viral food trend. It was Friday morning, so we didn't have to wait at all to be seated. Their menu is huge and quite a few dishes sounded good. I went with the breakfast panini which was delicious. I had a basic iced coffee and wish they'd had some other coffee options. Everything is a little pricey, but service was quick and friendly. read more

Elm Street Diner - Brunch Panini - Diners Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

Finally got a chance to visit Elm Street Dinet today. We came around noon. Got seated right away. It had such a nice diner atmosphere with plenty of booth seatings. The service was friendly. The menu was extensive and we had such a hard time deciding. I wanted to have a milk shake at some point but the portion sizes were large so I resolved to cone back and get the milk shake on another visit. We started with Fried Calamari. Very crunchy. I ordered the fried chicken pancake tacos. I like the savory sweet combo but could only eat one. It came in a set of three. My brother ordered the corned beef has Benedict. It really looked good with the hollandaise sauce. Everything was tasty. I definitely have to come back to try other items. As we walked out they were assembling the special birthday cake milk shake. It looked awesome. It was for 2 little kids. Wheee! Sugar high. read more

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"A great diner does not just feed you. It sends you home happy." Elm Street Diner has built a reputation around big portions and creative dishes, and our visit definitely lived up to that reputation. I ordered the Big Brunch, which came with pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs any way, and home fries. It was exactly what you want from a classic diner breakfast. The pancakes were fluffy and generous, the eggs were cooked just right, and the bacon and sausage added the kind of savory balance that makes a full breakfast plate work. The home fries tied everything together and made the meal feel complete. My girlfriend ordered THE VIRAL Churro Pancakes Brunch Burrito, which might be one of the most creative breakfast items I have seen. It is essentially pancakes and bacon wrapped together inside a churro style burrito with a hot honey syringe, and it manages to walk the line between sweet and savory surprisingly well. It is fun, indulgent, and definitely memorable. Service was friendly and attentive throughout the meal. Even with a busy dining room, the staff kept things moving smoothly and checked in often enough to make sure everything was right without being intrusive. The ambiance is classic diner energy with a modern twist. Bright, lively, and full of personality. It feels like a place where people come not just to eat but to enjoy the experience. There is a lot of buzz in the room, which makes it a fun spot for brunch. Elm Street Diner delivers big flavors, creative dishes, and a lively atmosphere. Five stars for a place that understands that brunch should be both delicious and a little bit fun. read more

Elm Street Diner - Churro Pancakes Brunch Burrito (Top), Big Brunch (Bottom) - Diners Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

It was such a good experience. Food was delicious. A lot of unique items here. I got the viral cake shake for $25. It was just incredible. I also saw someone who ordered the waffle tower. That was truly incredible. Service was decent and the diner is very modern and clean compared to what you'd expect. It's slightly more pricy than other diners though, but worth it. read more

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The food was excellent, service was also great, parking was not a problem, self-parking or they would do it for you, if it was raining no problem, you didn't get wet. read more

Pretty cool & interesting menu items. Come hungry, plates are large. Only downside is no beer/alcohol for brunch/lunch time. read more

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I got the Nutella Reese's churro French toast ($20) and at first I thought it was huge. However, it was smaller than expected, especially for $20. I knew there was a lot of whipped cream from the online photos, but that was probably the majority of the value, more than I thought. It was sweet, definitely not short on calories and the French toast itself was cooked very well with that cool churro crust. The food came out really fast, which makes me a little suspicious how much was homemade or if part of it was premade. The staff was OK, not really attentive. read more

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Modern clean restaurant and restrooms. Mid size seating with booths and tables. Service was moderate as they were not good on filling drinks or checking on us and it was mid morning on a Thursday and they were not very busy. We each had typical breakfast-eggs, sausage, ham, pancake and Churro French toast. It was all good. Churro French toast was a tad sweet for my liking. Got one of the viral desserts-Cake Milkshake. You choose the shake flavor and they do the rest. It was wonderful and brought smiles for all rainbow goodness me all the treats on it. Ate the ice cream bar that was on it and drank the shake but brought the rest of it home. It has been nice having goodie for days me they are equally as yummy. read more

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My girlfriend and I (both committed foodies) spent months planning our lunch at the Elm St Diner. We thoroughly researched the menu and would talk about weekly as it was trending online. Once we made the trip down to Stamford, this was our first stop. Honestly, we expected a lot more based on our thorough research and dedication. The service was good, they even brought complimentary cinnamon sugar donuts for our table to start, and were super attentive throughout the meal. The food had a beautiful presentation, but unfortunately lacked in flavor overall. We started off with the Big Macc eggrolls, which didn't really taste like a big mac (more hamburger taste), and were overly greasy. All I could taste was the hamburger meat and the grease. For our entrees, my girlfriend ordered an omelette which came with avocado and toast. I ordered the famous buffalo chicken mac & cheese wrap and fries. My girlfriend's omelette was good, but nothing special. I was expecting a lot for my buffalo chicken mac & cheese wrap, as combines two of my favorite foods and I've been dreaming about it for months. Honestly, it was very underwhelming. The wrap barely had any buffalo sauce and thus wasn't spicy/flavorful, the chicken was soggy not crispy, and the mac & cheese had zero flavor. The fries were the most flavorful thing on my plate. Honestly, they do a really good job with their marketing/advertising, but the food itself falls short. I'll come back and give it another try when I'm back in Connecticut, though. read more

Elm Street Diner - Buffalo Chicken Mac & Cheese Wrap - Diners Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Food: 3.5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Overall: A brunch spot with some huge portions which I LOVE! The dishes can be a sugar overload. The extended review... Food: Fried Chicken and Churro French Toast - 3.5/5 - You won't go hungry with this meal that's for sure. Food was pretty standard fare and tasty. Service: 3/5 - Standard service. Ambiance: 4/5 - It's a diner experience that I can appreciate. read more

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Delicious as per expected! Great service, and quick seating! We will be back for sure! read more

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Be prepared to wait outside to be seated. Not ideal with three children on a cold day. They need to update that system and give you a text when seating is available. Server was nice. Three tables were seated after us are and were packing up before we received our food. Nothing crazy was ordered 3 of the meals were kids meals so not complicated. I had seen alot of good things online and was in area from New York and the food didn't live up to the hype at all. Egg rolls were dried out so the Mac and cheese was basically pasta in a egg roll shell,my vodka parm sandwich was burnt. We opted out for the shakes since waiting so long for the food. Shame because we were looking forward to them! read more

Elm Street Diner - Short rib mac and cheese egg rolls - Diners Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut

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Upon arriving here, I was very happy that there was a huge parking lot! Once inside, the diner itself is very cute! I was expecting it to be busy, but we were seated immediately. We ordered the sticky wings to start. These tasted like basic wings. Nothing stood out about them, but they were good. For entree we ordered the fried chicken waffle fries and the buffalo chicken Mac and cheese curly fries, both from the "social media superstars" section of the menu. The portions are HUGE, so one of these would have definitely been good enough for 2 people to share. What I didn't like about the dishes was that they seemed to have been warmed unevenly. The Mac and cheese and the chicken that was on the top of the dish was room temperature, but the chicken that was buried on the bottom was really hot. It seemed as if maybe the plate had been sitting out for a few before being served to us. Either way, it tasted delicious!! The Buffalo dish didn't have enough Buffalo sauce on it so we did have to ask for extra. For dessert we ordered the milk shake. We chose the the cookies and cream flavor and then they put whatever they wanted on it. It was MASSIVE. It included an ice cream sandwich, a piece of chocolate cake, 2 donuts, pieces of chocolate bars, Oreo cookies, whipped cream, fudge!! Overall, this diner is definitely a must try. It's high quality diner food! Price was reasonable for all the stuff we got and the very generous portions. Service was good as well. I would definitely return! read more

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We came here around 12 PM after my husband saw Elm Street Diner on TikTok months ago, so we were excited to finally check it out -- and overall, it was a really fun, memorable diner experience. We were seated right away, and our food came out quick and hot, which is always appreciated. The menu is huge, with a clear "social media" section featuring massive, over-the-top items. Once my husband saw how much food came with those dishes, he quickly backed out of ordering the churro French toast . That said, it was hard not to stare at everything coming out of the kitchen. We started with the regular mozzarella sticks, and they were excellent -- crunchy on the outside, well seasoned, and served with a really good marinara. We also ordered the Cookies & Cream waffle, which was basically dessert pretending to be breakfast, but it was tasty and fun. For something savory, we shared the Chicken Caesar Crunch Wrap. The flavors were good overall, but neither of us loved the corn tortilla/tostada layer inside. I understand it's there for crunch, but it did slightly change the flavor profile. Still good -- just not our favorite bite of the meal. The portions here are very generous. We had to box up half of the crunch wrap and mozzarella sticks to take home. We also grabbed a slice of rainbow cake to go. The slice was huge and super moist, though we didn't love the white chocolate drizzle on top -- personal preference -- but the cake itself was solid. The vibe is exactly what you'd expect: a classic diner with a heavy social-media twist. Even the bathroom had a sign that read (in the mirror) something along the lines , "Wish you were here with me at the Elm Street Diner" -- very selfie-ready. That said, it's not only over-the-top food. We saw plenty of people ordering regular diner breakfasts (eggs, bacon, pancakes), and everything looked good and enjoyed, so there's something here for everyone. What really stood out was the hospitality. Once our waiter heard we were from out of town, he chatted with us about the restaurant, the other location, how the menu was developed, and the thought behind it. When we were leaving, he even gave us a bottle of maple syrup "to remember us by." Such a thoughtful, unexpected gesture that made the experience feel personal. Overall, this is a fun, lively, family-friendly diner with massive portions and an expansive menu. We'd definitely go back -- especially with more people -- to try more of the menu or one of the big TikTok-famous dishes. 4/5 stars -- come hungry, be ready to share, and expect leftovers. read more

Me gustaron los tacos del brunch, pero todo era bastante caro. El servicio fue agradable junto con el ambiente. The ambiance was good Si tienes un poco de dinero que quieres gastar en el desayuno, deberías venir aquí read more

We arrived closer to noon so explains the line outside the door and it timed about a 30-minute wait. I've never been before so I didn't know what to expect besides what I had seen on Instagram at least a year ago and without prior research. Guests were coming out the door frequently so the line moved pretty quickly. I wasn't originally sure about any handicap entrance until I saw the lift on the side. It's almost unnoticeable unless you knew it was there or really staring at it while waiting. I would've missed it had there been no wait times. The restaurant was much larger than I thought it would be in the inside. The whole place was lined with booths and there were some that was mixed with chairs and booths or tables with chairs. The decor was definitely eye catching and well thought of. Since the line was truly out the door and I wanted to be conscious of our time, asked how long we get to dine and we were told 60 minutes really, however they'd work with us. For that much time, we got ourselves bottomless mimosas for 1-hr. We also got our food and dessert for maybe a little more than an hour. We were not rushed at all. Our server Allan was fantastic! He's very friendly and did spend a few more minutes with us while I asked questions about the establishment, when they're busy and when's the best time to visit. I love savory foods and I guess I wanted to try something else so I asked for recommendations and ended up getting the Fried Chicken Brunch Pancake Taco. The pancake canceled out the saltiness so I wasnt able to enjoy is as well as I thought. I was a little sad that it wasn't hitting my craving. The dish was great though. It was plated well too. I also got to try the Cheesesteak Egg Rolls. Chefs kiss! I loved the chipotle ranch sauce it came with. You can have it with or without and it still tasted excellent. I also got to try the Jumbo Fried Shrimp. It came with fries and coleslaw. And last but not least, the donuts. I took those to go and well... all I can say is, eat them when they're fresh. The Cinnamon Toast Crunch wasn't so crunchy anymore after a whole day. I had a great time. Food was enjoyable. Everything is aesthetically pleasing. The service was great! And the wait wasn't too long. read more

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Love it here! I've been here many times for milkshakes, dessert, dinner and coffee. This spot is in a great location, has good service and amazing food!! I highly recommend stopping here if you're looking for an awesome spot for brunch, dinner or dessert. read more

With their Instagram-worthy drinks and dishes, this spot is a destination for many. Before the real eaters roll their eyes, I am here to vouch that it is not just about the looks. The food is as delicious as it is pretty. With the over-the-top shakes and platters, I can see why people would save it for a special occasion. If I were a bit closer, I would be here on the regular, my waistline permitting that is. The brunch pancake tacos are fantastic and much bigger than expected. The short rib meat in the taco was phenomenal. Too often you go to places and it is dry and tough. That does not fly here. It was so tender and flavorful. I was very impressed. In addition to three different tacos, the two of us also split the hangover brunch bowl, which again featured the braised short ribs. We stuffed ourselves with as much as we could, but were not angry to have to ask for a box to take some stuff home. The spot is medium-sized, but I am sure it is hopping on the weekends for brunch. Lots of large booths for families and bigger groups. As mentioned above, a "special occasion" vibe so it is bright and happy. Excited screams of children and adults alike not uncommon. read more

This place went way Down hill. Owner watches his tablet like he doesn't want to be there meanwhile my to go order took extra long because I was told "the machine" didn't alert anyone to my order. No apology. Owner then was asks his employee, " why aren't we busy". Yikes-maybe work on your customer service, food quality, and get yourself organized. After all that-Food wasn't great. Donuts were definitely old. Not worth the wait. There are a lot better places in downtown area. read more

So. It's now 50 minutes sitting here with my son and his dad. W ordered eggs. Toast. Nothing fancy. No giant birthday candy We asked - oh. Gee sorry - we have a large party. We've been working on them. You know "large party". Literally. No food. 50 minutes since we ordered. What the hell? read more

Amazing service. Food came out quick and was delicious, fresh and tasty. The place is very nicely decorated with style and culture that shows the hospitality and heart of the business. read more

Came here with my daughter to share one of the absolutely ridiculous milkshakes, it was 100% as advertised and totally worth it!

I came in having high expectations and they were met with. I told my Dad about this place a month ago and today we found an opportunity to go and try it. I had the Birria burrito and it was amazing and the rest of the food my family ordered was great too. I look forward to coming back another day. read more

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The service was great the presentation of the desserts is really cool as advertised on IG. But the flavors of the food really isn't anything special . Just junk, fried junk , lacks flavor junk . The burrito lacked flavor , the lobster mac quesadilla was not bad, the eggrolls short rib were flavorless and a bit nasty to me. I wouldn't go here again. More fun for kids. Make sure to wash it when with some hot lemon water or risk getting a heart attack . read more

The french toast was delicious, I also got some home style fries (not pictured) that were good too. The only complaint I have is the hot chocolate. The hot chocolate is a medium size Swiss miss brand made with water for $6. You can get an extra large hot chocolate made with milk at Dunkin for about $5.30. Besides that the food was good, I'm just disappointed about the hot chocolate. read more

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Short or no line on a weekday! Service is always pretty good. The coffee is decent, and the portions are good! The He-Man is a great breakfast option. And, the create your own omelette is a good buy! Home fries need a bit more seasoning. Love the decor and open space. read more

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The service here was top notch. Although very busy they were very attentive to the table and our questions given this was our first visit (group of 3). The food was ok. I did not try the famous milkshakes because I have a lactose allergy and they did not have any alternative ice cream options. The waiter recommended the short rib but it was a little dry. We had the chocolate cake which was yummy. read more

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Totally went to this restaurant due to Instagram videos and found out that Elm Street Diner is a great place for a family breakfast or a special occasion for kids. Serving sizes are HUGE (not only for the viral portion of the menu). It's an exceptionally tasty menu with quick and friendly service in a clean and bright location. Unsurprisingly, it's quite busy for breakfast on the weekends with a line out the door and even a wait for the parking lot! Head over there early, it's totally worth it! read more

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As hyped up as this place is, it still managed to blow me away. Food tasted as good as it looks online and the prices were way better than expected. Very reasonably priced for such good food. read more

Elm Street Diner - Elm Street's Super Sampler - Diners Near Me - Stamford, Connecticut