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    Merritt Canteen

    3.6 (294 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Classy
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    My son's friend was back east last year and had heard Greg rave about the dogs here, and he brought this back for me!!
    David K.

    I moved to Los Angeles in the 70s and still go back to Fairfield as often as I can to visit my friends and relatives. They all know that my first stop is always the canteen for a dog with the works, especially the bacon and kraut! In fact, I have brought back a few frozen dogs for my cousin in Vegas!

    Hotdog with sauerkraut, onions and mustard.

    Great hotdog! The hotdog itself is crispy and has a nice snap to it, very meaty. I liked the warmed sauerkraut on top, onions are finely chopped and the mustard is a really delicious Dijon but not spicy. Pillowy soft bun worked really well with everything.

    Cheeseburger (sorry I was hungry. Lol)
    Vivian H.

    Man do I have memories of this place coming as a kid! I was temporarily staying in the area so was able to hit up the canteen frequently. Staff were soooo friendly and great! I had a few meals from here. Mainly a bunch of BEC on a Portuguese roll (my weakness). I've also tried their mozz sticks and fried shrimp both were good. Had a hot dog with the works as well as we got these all the time as kids. Their cheeseburger was ok. The patty was mega thin but ok for a quick bite. Hoping when I'm in the area again to stop in.

    Kevin B.

    I've been coming to the Merritt Canteen since I was a kid, it's comfort food for me. Can't go wrong with anything they make, I usually come for a burger and a dog. Buns are always fresh and their chili is what I love the most. They forewarn you no refunds on it because of how spicy it is, they were not stingy with the amount they give you. I do miss the days of ordering at the two counters that divide the place, was a covid change. I do feel like the hot dogs got a little smaller, but could be just my opinion. Nonetheless I always feel satisfied when leaving, nothing like the comfort food provided at the Merritt Canteen.

    Vivian V.

    A nice option for late night meals in Bridgeport From breakfast items, to hotdogs, burgers, Fri feed, wings and specialty seafood Great flavor, easy access and ample parking Locally owned and operated You can't go wrong with any food item served here Freshly made to order.

    Cheeseburger
    Katie-Ann F.

    Came here with few friends and was seated immediately. I got their classic Cheeseburger with lettuce, tomatoes, ketchup, mayo. The burger came with soft and nicely toasted buns, layered with fresh lettuce and tomatoes, white cheese, and a juicy smashed patty. It was not heavy or overly greasy. The portion was smaller than I had anticipated, but a solid burger nonetheless. The Curly Fries were okay and could be seasoned more. Overall, it's a very homey and cute restaurant with lots of history. I would definitely recommend trying it out! The quality of the food is good, and I would come back to try the other burgers and hot dogs.

    Raw Dough in Fried Oreo

    I bit into a fried oreo, felt it slimy & raw as I was chewing it so I spit it out & called the waiter over to show them. The manager walked over & said "that's just how the dough is because it's frozen, they just put it to fry". I asked her to come back to show her a perfectly cooked oreo on my plate. She said she's not able to take them back cause we already bit into it. Obviously, I was just looking for a replacement, or something, not for them to refry the oreos. I've never experienced such horrible service at Merritt Canteen before & that lady has been working there longer than I've been alive. She should take customer service classes & learn how to deal with customers correctly. I will not be eating here again.

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    First time coming here but had been told about this place many times before. It's for quite a history and the hot dog was good!

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    3 years ago

    Amazing delicious the shakes busss and the burgers too 10/10 recommend to everybody for sure

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    3 years ago

    Merritt canteen is a hometown favorite that has been around for many many years. The food and service is always great!

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    Fast, delicious and courteous service. All of the wait staff are patient and efficient.

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    This is the first Chinese takeout place I've ever eaten at. I was 12 when I first ate here. My…read moreentire family loved their food. When I found out that China Wok was now called New China Wok, I decided to get a meal here for old time's sake. There isn't much to look at inside; there's a few tables, but it's still mainly a hole in the wall takeout spot. The front desk person was kind and diligent and I got my meal quickly. The food was mostly good, but I was a little disappointed. I decided to get the first meal I ever ordered from this place: the General Tso's Chicken combo, which comes with roast pork fried rice and a roast pork egg roll. A couple of broccoli crowns separate the chicken from the rice. The General Tso's sauce was just as delicious as I remember; very savory and a little spicy. Texture of the chicken and breading were very nice as well. Their roast pork fried rice is a customer favorite and it was still delicious. The flavor from the roast pork permeates all of the rice and pairs perfectly with the chicken. The egg roll was crispy and savory and there wasn't any excess grease. It tastes great by itself, with duck sauce or with the General Tso's sauce. Unfortunately, then I tried the vegetable lo mein. They used to make great lo mein, but the sauce wasn't the same this time. The noodles and vegetables were fine, but the more I ate, the less I liked it. This tasted barely average. Since I wasn't enjoying it much, I decided not to finish it, since it wasn't worth the sodium. After I finished eating, I decided to compare the new menu with a copy of the old menu I still had. Some of their best dishes are no longer available. Where's the Chow Sam Din? Where's the Twice Cooked Pork? Others were missing as well. The two dishes I mentioned were among my favorites. I think they should bring them back if they still have the recipes. I would stay away from the lo mein, but I enjoyed everything else. Still very good food overall, especially for the price, however LC Chen's isn't far away and they are more expensive, but superior.

    I have mixed feelings about this restaurant. First of all, the service is very good and the owners…read moreare very nice. The ambience is that of a simple takeout restaurant. The egg rolls were good. The boneless spareribs were chewy and probably reheated.. The shrimp and lobster sauce was my highlight. Flavorful, large well cooked shrimp, and generous amount of shrimp. However, the lobster sauce was more of a thin lobster soup. This could be a great dish. Lastly the house special lo mein was a little disappointing. The flavor was good, but the noodles were overcooked and cut into pieces. It was odd to me, but it was as though each Long noodle was cut into thirds. I do think this restaurant has great potential, but overall, I can only rate it a three.

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    Small Vegetable Lo Mein (taken out of original container)
    Small Vegetable Lo Mein (taken out of original container)
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