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    Lakeside Diner

    3.6 (305 reviews)
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    LAKESIDE DINER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Breakfast special
    Nicky P.

    Was leery because of stars but decided to roll the dice . Was pleasantly surprised. Service and breakfast was good . Coffee was great also . Took donuts home for the kids .

    Alessandra R.

    Stopped by this diner on my way from work because it's conveniently located right off exit 34 on the Merritt parkway. Lakeside diner been open since 1951; Inside has a retro aesthetic. It is by the side of Holts Ice Pond providing a nice dine in view. My job bought us their fresh homemade donuts a few times, but it's my first time walking in. I didn't realize this was cash only, so I had a to run back to my car to get some. I ordered the special with bacon, fried eggs, home fries, and French toast to go, because I knew I'd be late for work.The portion only came with two pieces of bacon. Even with the salt and pepper packets, my food was bland. The home fries were soft, almost like mashed potatoes. Both my toast and French toast was a bit soggy. I wasn't impressed with their breakfast today, I am willing to give them another try.

    Pond view

    Lovely little diner with a pretty view of a little pond. Plenty of comfy breakfast and lunch choices. My "Grecian" omelet was generously stuffed with spinach and feta. Cash only!

    Grilled chicken was very dry
    Wayne S.

    Friendly staff and fantastic view of a large pond from the dining area. Classic American menu. Steak hoagies, onion rings, donuts, and sandwiches look great. Don't go here for the salad which is pretty basic and overpriced (The chicken meat in the grilled chicken option was very dry and the portion was very small).

    Apple cider donuts
    Mardory V.

    I never really understood the apparent obsession folks seem to have with diners, until now. The minute I walked into Lakeside I was transported to childhood smelling morning breakfast scents and sitting in cushioned banquettes. The atmosphere is perfect with the hustle and bustle of the counter, staff and kitchen. There are no fancy banquettes to be found here but there are as many chair+table combos as can fit in this cozy, small restaurant. The menu consists of breakfast classics like pancakes, French toast, and egg omlettes and they also have specials and specialty items like 2 types of fresh homemade doughnuts. The portion sizes were perfect for me and most of my company. If you're a big eater or a "gym-bro" bulking on protein and calories I'd recommend ordering two entrees or the steak and eggs and some sides. A lot of their menu ranges between $8 to just under $20 so you won't be breaking the bank here. Nothing fancy, but it's clean and hits the spot. Service was nice & friendly even if sometimes a bit hectic but 'twas nothing that can't be easily resolved. Swing by early in the day as they absolutely get super busy and people know it's worth the wait. The view of the lake is gorgeous and I definitely will be back! Hablan Español!

    Breakfast
    Sofia D.

    This is the best score for this place. Nice location, great views from inside on the lake. The food unfortunately less than 2 stars. The over easy eggs came burned and greasy. You could see that the pan is dirty and you could taste the oil is over burned. The home fries also came very greasy and burned. The blueberry muffin was the worst - too sweet, also greasy, only after one bite I could feel the horrible taste for half an hour. Service is 2-4 stars. I would definitely recommend to find another place for traditional breakfast

    Us enjoy this beautiful place

    Food is good we have a good brunch is a diner on the go very nice place small but beautiful

    A plain donut and a cinnamon sugar donut
    Mimi H.

    Had the pleasure of visiting this place. Very great donuts the cinnamon sugar and the plain homemade donuts are the dot com. The people were very nice in there. As your sitting there you can see the wildlife in the lake have a relaxing time. It's very relaxing to watch as your dining. Try to take a window seat if you plan to go

    BLT aka Bacon Lettuce and Tomato
    Ray M.

    What will I say about this spot.. Well, to start it's a mom and pop spot. Feels warm and homie. You know the food is super fresh and made with love. The corned beef hash is made from scratch! The staff are all female. Beautiful people. Very nice, sweet and accommodating. Diner is very clean and up kept. I always go for Breakfast Or brunch. I keep it simple with their one of a kind Pancakes. They're thin, sorta like crapes but Pancakes! They taste so delicious.. So I get that with scrambled eggs and toast.. Slamming! Their Milk Shakes are amazing as well.. But there's no way you can leave without getting their fresh Apple cider Donuts! OMG So delicious So if you wind up in the CT area make sure to hit this spot up. You can thank me later! Have a great one everyone!

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    Stopped here on way up to Rhode Island. What a find. Cool little spot joint. Great food. Great service.

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    THE DONUTS ARE LEGEND. Sweet staff, donuts are amazing. Coffee was really good. I can't wait to eat a meal there.

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    Tiny and busy diner. No credit cards. Good pancakes. Really good donuts. Weekends are crazy with a line out tge door.

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    The service, food, donuts are the BEST!!! The view also makes the experience extra special.

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    Visiting the area from Los Angeles for business so I really wanted a diner for a dinner option. My…read moreserver 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.

    Everyone has their off days. This place however shocked me today. It isn't our first time eating at…read morethis 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.

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    3.3
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    Sorry that this review was sitting in my drafts since December!…read more Came here after work for happy hour. At first I got a little anxious because the bar was so busy, and loud. what stood out most was the service from Jenna, who was honestly a great bartender and really made the night feel welcoming. I wish I could say the same for the other bartender I saw, who came off a bit uncourteous to a man who accidentally spilled his shot. I tried a couple of their happy hour bites. The pineapple chili wings were juicy, flavorful, and good. On the other hand, my friend's garlic parm was kind of dry and flat in flavor, which was disappointing. Drinks were okay, but mine felt a bit weak on the alcohol side, especially for the price. Overall, it felt a little overpriced for what we got. Good for a night out and social energy, but a bit inconsistent depending on what you order and who's working.

    If you come here because it's the longest happy hour in town 4-8, get ready to be staring out an…read moreempty glass for at least 3/4th of that... absolute abysmal service during the happy hour, only checked on 1 time to put in my initial order... I'm still sitting here wondering if my server walked out on the job? 2 hours in only checked on once. The food was very standard, oysters and Brussels sprouts were good. Pizza reminded me of my middle school lunch and the fish tacos tasted... fishy. Sad hour, not happy hour this go around

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