This sundY am we were welcomed graciously, seated & had a great breakfast feast…read more The 4 of us were all delighted with our service & food.

Mary's Dinner is actually Linda's dinner! Really enjoyed our meal salads fresh and pasta dish good…read moreand ample! Service good! Nice family restaurant glad we found it!

Great service/nice staff, fresh and tasty breakfast (especially the Benedict's/hollandaise) and…read moregood portions and prices. Clean bathrooms.

My husband and I were searching for a place to stop for Lunch on our way home from our road trip…read moretoday that seemed good, quick, casual, inexpensive and close to the highway. I wound up finding this place on the app and we decided to try it. Great service and their roast beef club was the bomb! I honestly wish it was closer to my house I would be ordering this all the time. I also had the French onion soup and that was also good. The restaurant inside was a little chilly but the soup warmed me right up.

It's been a long time since I've walked into this diner. That being said, this did used to be a…read morehaunt my mom and I would go to sometimes for breakfast. I went alone today because I needed to pick a place for breakfast and get some sustenance in my body because I know I'm gonna need it. I'm working a side quest later today and I had time before my train came. There's not much to this diner, but it does kind of have an old-timey feel to it which is not at all a bad thing in this case. The lighting gives off a vibe that this place might have been more posh in a time long ago. But I think what really factors into my rating today is the customer service because all the employees I came across today here were super chill and nice. One of them took the time to notice I was wearing a fundraiser shirt and we talked a little bit about Tom Petty which was nice. One bit that might make you readers chuckle is that my waitress asked out of the blue if I vlog. I said no and she remarked I looked like I would be good at it. I smiled at that because little did they know I write reviews here on Yelp and I was not about to let them know that. On top of all that, service was very quick. In fact, it was quick enough to make me think twice about paying another visit to Spirit Cafe in the future. I was greeted immediately (I decided on a bar seat since I was by myself), they got my food out real quick, I got my coffee almost right after I ordered, and they even took care to bring out the syrup in advance with my coffee. Also, prices are very reasonable. For what I had today, my price was $12.29, which for 2026 is pretty good when you consider that breakfast was a full stack of french toast with a side of bacon. There is a $10 credit card minimum, but since I had a food order this time around I didn't mind that as much this time around. As for the food, coffee was good. I was given the full stack, sliced in half with butter to spread around, and 3 strips of bacon. And before any weirdos decide to judge me, yes I do put syrup on my bacon. Might as well since I'm having something such as french toast. The bacon was crispy and seasoned well. Where I do have a slight criticism for was the french toast. I usually do not like to see the egg whenever I am served this breakfast, and I was able to see the egg used in this order. It was also a little on the soggy side, but not too bad. It was an overall satisfying breakfast that will help tie me over to lunch and/or dinner. Honestly, even though my rating here is a 4, it really should be a 4.5 and that is what I would actually give it if half-stars were a thing. The customer service was excellent enough that you can't really go wrong with either rating here. I will gladly return another chance I get.

I miss the Seven Villages! When I worked in the Rowland Building downtown I went there fir lunch…read morefrequently. The food was always good. My favorite was the Chicken Kebabs over rice. I have to go there again.

Great local spot. Couldn't possibly ask for more. Authentic service and a good breakfast. Liked the…read morespot and the whole feel of the place and people.

I can't believe it took me this long to find this place!!! GREAT place for sandwiches/grinders…read more They were so friendly and had my pickup order ready right on time. I didn't stay to eat, but the inside looked cute and homey. They also have ice cream if you just want to stop in for a treat! Will definitely be going back soon!!

Yesterday was a very big day, and I have several reviews to catch up on. To start it off, let's…read moretake a trip to Mary's Diner for breakfast and see what this diner is all about. This was the only business I visited yesterday that was in the state of Connecticut. This is because this is where I wanted to have some breakfast before I caught the 8:45 am train to go to New York City, so I made my way here around 6 and got there maybe about half an hour after I started walking. There was a regular who got there less than a minute before I did. When I got there, we were actually the only two customers in the diner, so I decided to take my seat in the same stretch of the bar area as him, about three seats away. This is important to note because this gave me the chance to actually meet the owner, and I liked this because it gave me an introduction to what the owner's life is like, both in and out of the business. Later on in my visit we as well as that regular talked about New York City and Metro-North transportation policies which was pretty cool. And yes, Mary is quite friendly. Finally, regulars here get treated like family, so I can definitely see family becoming friends and friends becoming family in this diner. The interior of the place has a very elegant look to it. While Waterbury itself may be one of the least safe cities in this state to live in, you have to admit that Waterbury is not shy about having business that at least have the look of being on the fancier side of things. There's a patio that gives it outdoor seating as well as an atrium that overlooks that outdoor seating if you prefer to eat away from the dining area. The pictures on the way provide a window into not only Waterbury's past, but also some landmarks else in the world like the Eiffel Tower. My order was pretty simple. I did the Belgian Waffle with a side of bacon as well as two cups of coffee. I did also get to see what the other guy ordered (he didn't really need to say much about what they wanted because he'd been coming here a long time). If my taste buds were different then I could see myself ordering something to what he did because the presentation looked nice enough. This was some oatmeal with blueberries on top, a few hard-boiled eggs, and toasted English muffin. What can I say? You eat with your eyes first. Going back to my order, I put some syrup on my waffle and bacon. and ate away. It was a fluffy waffle, very easy to cut with a knife so that I can eat. It's an overall good, filling breakfast that would have no problem tying me over to when I get lunch once I got to Brooklyn. The coffee was good as well. The price wasn't bad either. I was charged about $18 for what I got which is about on par with other diners in this state I've been to not named Elm Street Diner. Honestly, rating this diner is a tricky because it could go either way between a 4 or a 5. I did round the last diner I had this conundrum with down to a 4, so this time I decided to do the opposite and round this up to the full 5. This is a very good diner that I think those passing by in Waterbury should definitely try out.

This diner gets high marks because the staff is always friendly. And no matter how packed the…read moreparking lot is, I've never had to wait for a table. I may drive around looking for a parking spot but I've yet to have to wait for a table inside the establishment. This says a lot because their parking lot is big. The inside appears small but they have a patio with an enclosed or outdoor option. I came at brunch time 11 am on a Saturday. It was packed hut not overcrowded. This is a diner that is friendly for children. They have a kids breakfast and lunch menu. With many side items you can order. They have specials that they offer. I opted for the soup d'jour with a sandwich. The soup was the star of the day. It was manhattan clam chowder which o haven't had in quite some time. It was a nice reminiscent meal from my childhood- oh how I loved when my mom made me manhattan clam chowder. I finished every bit of my soup and could've ordered more to go. It was savory with a bit of spice. I did not add anything to it. The chunks of clam were not big and honestly they didn't stand out, but it was still an amazing soup just because it was unexpected. The sandwich was boring - roast beef with options of lettuce, mayo, and tomato ( and thread choices - white, rye, Italian). I hot roasted Italian bread. The toast was a bit browner than I'd have liked- not their fault everyone is different. To add onions would've been an up charge- I considered it but I was heading to a basketball game I didn't want to pay extra for stinky breath. They did allow me to have horseradish instead of mayo. And I had coffee that my waitress made sure was full at all times. My boys loved their food. One had the chocolate chip pancakes from the kids meal with sausage. The other had the Caesar salad wrap from the regular menu. The portion sizes were huge. Our bill was less than $50 which is saying a lot for all that we had to eat. And everyone ordered what they wanted without being limited by the time of the day. I love this diner and will head back often. It is a comfy family spot, where you feel at home: They can accommodate large groups also.

Dad's Diner has been open since October, 2023. Breakfast and lunch 7 days / wk, with a fixed menu…read moreas well as daily specials. Walked in this morning to a very lively atmosphere - seemed to be lots of regulars, lots of locals, many on first name basis. I had heard about the housemade CBH, so had to try it in a 3-egg omelet w hash browns, and rye toast. Really very excellent. The CBH had a good "smoosh factor", definitely good quality. Everything perfectly prepared and at $13, good value. Coffee bottomless. Maggie was my excellent server. Six booths, 3 tables, approx 9 stools. Not overly large, but large enough. Good vibe. According to the owner, in an average week, Dad's Diner goes through about 90 dozen eggs. So about 154 eggs / day on average, keeping the hens (and roosters) busy. This smallish diner definitely punches above its weight class. 5 stars

Good solid breakfast served by friendly staff. Great neighborhood diner. My kids really enjoyed it!read more

Whether we're dining in or doing takeout everything is always excellent! Some of my favorites are…read morethe chicken Cordon Bleu; chicken is always tender and moist. Excellent mashed potatoes. My other favorite is the eggplant stack app. The eggplant is perfectly seasoned and fried. I also really appreciate that nothing is overly salty. Excellent friendly service in the bar and dining room. They post specials online and pics in social media, check them out!

My second overall visit here. Tonight I opted for the Friday and Saturday night special, the garlic…read morecrusted prime rib. I dare say that the lean parts lacked some flavor, and I was surprised it did not come with a separate cup of au jus. However, the mashed potatoes were out of this world good and the veggies also had a flavor punch, so just make a bite of the lean meat with the sides and you're all set! This place is always packed and busy, and the atmosphere is quite pleasant. A very nice dinner spot!