Terrible management. The owner is very unprofessional. Completely fell off after the last owners. They need to seek some professional help if they plan on keeping that place running. read more

The app says at the top that I might consider "Food", "Service", and "Ambiance" in writing this review. I would consider all of those things but that would be unfair. Because I didn't experience any of them. I've lived in the next town for almost eight years. In that time I've eaten at the New Canaan Diner AT LEAST 100 times. This night was not special; just looking for a late night hamburger. It's Friday night, May 9. It's raining. The sign in the window says that they are open until 9 pm. I walked in at 8:40 pm. Ok, a little late, but I just wanted a hamburger. More than half of the tables were filled. All of the seats at the counter were filled. People were eating. All good signs. The waiter said, "We're closed," and immediately turned his back to me. Not "Sorry, we're closed." Just "We're closed," and I got his back. I looked around the room at all the people eating and said to one of the other waitstaff, "You're closed?" She looked embarrassed and said, "Well, the kitchen is closed...." She seemed to understand that her colleague's behavior was inappropriate in a retail eating establishment. He shouldn't leave this job to be a greeter at Walmart. He would be bad at that. I nodded and walked out. I'm having Japanese food across the street. I really didn't want Japanese food for dinner, but the food is always good at Hama and the hospitality is always superior. All the chefs at the sushi bar bow and say "thank you" as I leave. I'm sure that their gratitude is not deeply sincere, but it beats "We're closed" followed by an abrupt about-face. The diner is dead to me. At least for a while. read more

Don't waste your time here. Go to any other breakfast spot in the area. Somehow it's both overpriced and they under deliver. read more

Meh. Used to be an affordable, excellent-quality spot. Now, $50 for my wife and I to have a so-so diner breakfast.

I came for weekday breakfast and there were only a few tables occupied. Kitschy old school diner vibe, with frankly minimal service. Our server only came to take our order, deliver food, and hand the check (which you pay at the register). I ordered the Post Road Breakfast Burrito under their "breakfast creative omelettes." It would have been dry if it were a standalone omelette, but satisfying slathered in sour cream and salsa. If you are looking for acceptable, no-frills diner food, this place meets those expectations. read more

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Went here for a quick meal, ended up with smash pancakes that tasted like raw flour... also waited a while to be attended despite the whole place being empty lol. They do however decorate really nice and the vibe is chill. read more

Very cute little old time diner on a lovely side street in downtown New Canaan. Like stepping back in time, it feels like an old-fashioned soda fountain of the 1950's. We went for breakfast. Simple sausage and egg sandwiches and they were good. Nothing amazing or memorable, but satisfying. Go for the experience and nostalgia, lower your culinary expectations, and you'll have a positive experience. read more

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Came here tonight for the first time. Was in the area and needed dinner. I ordered the Thanksgiving dinner in a wrap. Turkey, stuffing, gravy, and cranberry sauce..wow was it delicious!! The only thing I would have liked more of was gravy and cranberry sauce. I was gonna ask my server for a slice, but she never checked on us. I also ordered cheese and gravy fries.. unbelievably delicious. I didn't want them to end, lol. The gentlemen that cleaned my table, gave me a menu, and brought me a drink was very kind and attentive. On the other hand, our server was not good. She literally just took our order. She never checked on us, and I had to go ask her for the check. She should learn to be more attentive to her tables. Especially since it's a tiny diner and wasn't slammed. The diner itself is very clean and really awesome to look around. Will definitely return. read more

New Canaan Diner - Cheese and gravy fries - Diners Near Me - New Canaan, Connecticut

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Excellent service, great diner vibe, and good food!! Menu offered a lot of variety as well!

I love this spot! This was the only spot in town who could whip me a cold coffee (with ice cream) on spot , not ice coffee that you usually get everywhere. It's a very family friendly place and our kid loves it there. They are very accommodating and the food is delicious! read more

Unpretentious and open in the early morning -- if you're planning long walks in the area, this is where to tank up on carbs and protein. Staff is in the business of promptly delivering your omelet, not judging whether your sweater is a appropriate brand to wear on the yacht. Breakfast is solidly well-prepared. My waffle exactly fulfilled the parameters for being a waffle. Given that I ordered the one with ham (those breakfast slices that look like Canadian bacon), scrambled eggs, and (looks like a Kraft singles mozzarella slice) cheese on top, that it was not greasy becomes a more impressive feat, the more you think about it. The cook is a champion egg-scrambler who could teach Gordon Ramsey a thing or three. Prices are extremely reasonable for the location. Interior is one of those Martha Stewart-esque blues that is incredibly soothing in the early morning light, as you sip your coffee and watch the narrow street outside. read more

Great diner food and a fun atmosphere. Yelp says the review needs to be 85 characters, so that's the purpose of this line, but the first line says it all. read more

A few local friends brought us to this little, adorable diner. Food was delicious. Nice sitting outside. And no food poisoning as described in other reviews. Since we made it out alive or without a visit to the ER, 5 stars! read more

I haven't gone to breakfast in New Canaan in years. Mostly, because I want a true diner experience.....Service, Food & Price. Today I went to New Canaan Diner for the first time in a couple of years. It was GREAT and met the standard on all three fronts. I was greeted at the door with a warm welcome. The waitress who took my order passed the person bringing my order to me as she took my order to the kitchen...... OK, that's not really possible, but you know what I mean. Fast service. And the price was fair. The hash browns were incredible and my omelet was too. Perfect "diner coffee" too. I'll be going back very soon! read more

This diner is pretty cute on the inside, it has a classic diner feel. It is pretty cramped at times especially when it's busy but not too bad since they also have outdoor seating. Believe it or not, my favorite thing to get is their guacamole because it's extremely fresh and they serve it with homemade chips. I've also had breakfast here and it was good, pretty typical, nothing special. Worth a try but it is typically filled with families, children, and groups of teens so it gets extremely lively at times. The service was also pretty good, but it is definitely on the pricier side for average tasting food. read more

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I came here for the first time on a recommendation from a friend, and am glad I did. We ordered the farmer's omlette, eggs benedict, turkey club, and pancakes. Everything was hot, fresh, and perfectly cooked. Great service, and it only took 5 min to get our food. I'll definitely be back. read more

Got take out here with my family and my father and I got horrible food poisoning after eating the same thing. Normally I would brush something like this off, but after losing 2 days of work and nearly going to the ER, I felt the need to say something. Something is not being done properly here and I don't want NC Diner to put anyone else through what we went through. New Canaan is full of great dining. Spend your money at any other place. read more

Excellent burger and French Onion soup. Menu very extensive. Kids enjoyed their cheeseburger and meatball parm. Great prices, too. Kid-friendly. Will be back. read more

New Canaan Diner - Mushroom onion burger - Diners Near Me - New Canaan, Connecticut

Stopped in between photo sessions for a quick lunch. My friend had BLT that he said was first rate. I had a very good, perfectly cooked burger with a nicely toasted bun. Mmmmmm. The only reason for 4 and not 5 stars, the French fries are awful. How awful? I left 70% on the plate. They were coated with some lumpy stuff that stuck them together in big lumps. I wish the chef / owner made a better choice from their supplier. Spoiled a great meal. Good service. Friendly folks. Price equal to value. Recommended if you skip the weak fries. read more

New management - SAME PROBLEMS! I have never ordered take-out from this restaurant without having a item or two missing, and something be wrong. Tonight they left out an item and BOTH of the main dishes we ordered were wrong. The new owner asked if we would like her to drive them over, but no. We want it right the first time, especially in the wake of having it wrong consistently over the last 3-4 take out orders. I also don't want the food sitting in a stranger's car during a Covid surge. Then she asked us to text her photos of the food we told her was wrong and our receipts as if she didn't believe us when we told her the food was wrong! She refunded the missing item, not the main part of the meals which were incorrect because the staff either doesn't listen or doesn't care. It's a problem in this restaurant where they care more about charging you for moderate diner food than they do your customer experience. That is how you lose customers and the diner. This place is an exercise in futility and frustration - even under new management - go to Cherry Street East instead. They would NEVER do that to a customer. read more

Hit or miss. Lately it has been a miss. Fair prices though with nice service and the milkshakes are still very creamy and good!

Got a hair in my egg sandwich. Would not recommend the wait is also long. The decor is also faded.

People complain about the prices, but it's New Canaan...consider the overhead. I believe this place is popular because it's great for families, offering a lot of options to make everyone happy. They also have a fun atmosphere and friendly staff. We like the variety, healthy options (nice salads) and the not-so-healthy options...milk shakes and pie! We always enjoy our visits here (^: read more

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A few of my friends and I went to go get a quick bite to eat in the morning. We were in and out in about 25 minutes. We go to checkout, and one of the ladies was forcing us to give them a tip, practically took the 20 dollars from my hand so she can give me change so I can tip. She says quote "my workers live off tips if you don't tip we will have to close" My other friend didn't have enough money for tip and she got mad. Worst experience ever all we wanted was a quick bite to eat which was turned into attitude from a worker to leave them more money. Never going back again. read more

We were on our way to Bridgeport during a here sous traffic jam and took a detour. Yelp to the rescue to get dinner and wait out the traffic. I found a great place with 4 starts and as we pull up with my 9 year old she really really really wants to go into the diner. I check the reviews and they are not so hot. Oh well let's try it. Food: depends on what you get. We had a kids meal, a malt, French onion soup and an omelet. The kids meal looked so so as she had a hamburger and fries and not a single veggie on the plate like a leaf of lettuce but she said she liked it, go figure :-) The soup was dubious and the omelet was pretty good. Basic diner food that hit the spot. The malt was super yummy with banana and chocolate. The ambiance: the diner is small and super cute. It was full if teens, parents with kids (like me) and some older folks. What really stood out for me however was the cleanliness of the place. It was spotless! That is a huge feat for what I usual think of when I think diner, greasy. Not here. Seriously look at the salt shakers, the counter where they make the shakes or anywhere for that matter. I saw the staff wiping things down when they were not helping customers. The cashier was cleaning the plastic folds where you get your bills. I don't think I've really ever even seen that done at a restaurant. It's really super spotless. The staff was nice to us and it was a really easy choice. So if you're looking for comfort diner food this is the place, if you want a 5 star restaurant with nevau cuisine keep it moving. read more

New Canaan Diner - Banana chocolate malt! Yummy - Diners Near Me - New Canaan, Connecticut

Not bad, the service was kinda pokey though. I liked my smoked salmon wrap, it was good, but not over the top knock your socks off by any means. Overall it looked like a lot of the diner staples were on the pricey side. For an off the cuff wandering around choice though, this place wasn't bad, and the other two people I was with had no complaints either. read more

I was literally in a scene from a classic movie, it was a sunny but brisk fall day, we were walking down Elm street, the American flag was fluttering in the wind, Boy Scout troops selling pumpkins, little blonde haired kids skipping through the small yellow leaves, people smiling and saying hello, two boys throwing a football on the green lawn of city hall, me walking down the street passing wine bars, açaí superfood restaurants and artisanal cheese and pizza taverns, I see a diner. The New Canaan Diner. It looks like it is straight out of the same idyllic movie. I open the door, after an uncomfortable 2 minutes, the employee bruskly says "sit anywhere". A few minutes go by we get menus, it is massive- they have everything. You name it.. turkey sandwich, 7 types of French toast, milkshakes, platters, breakfast... it's epic. A thought hits me, how the hell would anyone know how to cook all this. I push it to the back of my mind and think.. it's a diner- get diner food. It will complete the 1950's movie scene perfectly. I order corned beef hash, 2 eggs and hash browns, my companion orders a smoked salmon bagel with capers and onion. 2 coffee and OJ. We are excited, the anticipation for this meal is building. 84 seconds later the food appears. The corned beef hash is right out of a can, the eggs are fine, the hash browns are flavorless cubes of carbohydrates. The salmon bagel is a monstrosity that defies adequate explanation. It's a block of cream cheese - not spread, wet red onions, giant capers and tons of messy smoked salmon that looks like something which you feed to Shamu to make her do flips for the crowd. To summarize it was truly horrific. We consume portions of each, lament our poor choices in life that led to this moment, and realize our idyllic movie was really a good nightmare on elm street. Save yourself the hassle- eat elsewhere.. anywhere. Not here read more

Great food, homey atmosphere and excellent service. I will be coming back often and with many people

It looks just like a vintage diner inside I was in love when I came inside. Music selection was michael Jackson/prince/queen which I loved as well. The waffle fries were probably the best waffle fries I've ever tasted, and the grilled cheese with bacon lettuce and tomato was just as delicious. The Nutella milkshake was also very filling and sweet. I highly recommend ! (Staff is also hella nice and welcoming) read more

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Small, local and tucked away, the NC Diner is your classic diner - throw-back interior and extensive menu of all the favorites. Awesome for town and local restaurants who don't want to have to drive far to enjoy a diner breakfast, generous milkshake pours, cheesy fries (or fries with gravy), tasty burger with perfectly cooked fries or something a bit more "upscale". If you like diners than you'll feel right at home. read more

I just noticed that I have a pretty unfavorable review of NC Diner here. It's four years old, and I think it's time to re-review (especially given the number to times I've been there since.) It's still expensive, but it's the New Canaan, so what can one expect? That being said, the food is good quality, comfort diner food. The service is very good and the staff friendly. You need to be careful about going in on the weekends for breakfast, as it's a bit small & the Daddies taking their kids out for weekend breakfast (and giving Mommy a break) can make the place a bit loud. I wish they'd have the shredded type of hash browns, in addition to their home fries, and that their breakfast sausages were the little small links I like, and not the big ones they have. Minor. read more

The ambience is very cute. The diner is a very small hole in the wall on a lovely little streets on the edge of downtown New Canaan. Downtown New Canaan is itself very quaint and cute. I had a breakfast meeting with a colleague from White Plains, and it worked out to be a pretty good mid point. The menu has a lot of interesting choices. There's even a full page of Milkshakes. We were there for breakfast and and there were a lot of really interesting choices. That said, I ordered two eggs poached on the toast with potatoes. My standby very regular breakfast. Everything was prepared just the way I hoped service was friendly and quick. The only drawback was that the coffee was terrible. Everything else was great. I'm willing to overlook the coffee. A nice place for breakfast! read more

Pros: Friendly staff, good (and good variety of) milkshakes, outdoor seating, dog friendly, neat retro ambiance, attractive neighborhood Cons: Can get pricey, especially the shakes (Our bill for a roast beef sandwich, tuna melt, onion rings, side salad, coffee, two shakes, and a tip was $62. That's a lot for a diner.) The Situation: Pulled in off of the Merritt Pkwy looking for a nice place with quick service and dog-friendly outdoor seating. The Conclusion: Fit that bill nicely. Would return. read more

This place is a garbage diner. The food is always very expensive and very, very poor. It I received anything seasoned there I don't remember. The service is stellar. read more

I would give it 0 stars. Because the chicken ceased wrap gave me food poisoning. And the food was way over priced for how small and bad it was. NOT WORTH IT, the undercooked chicken was not worth the pain I have from food poisoning read more

Your typical New England greek diner hidden down a side street in New Canaan, CT. Has all of the typical greek diner fare that you'd expect to find at a place like this, but at a markup that is fitting for the neighborhood. I was in the neighborhood one morning and decided to stop for breakfast. So I sat at the counter and ordered an omelet which came with home fries and toast. I also ordered a side of sausage and a cup of coffee. Typical mediocre omelet and sides. Was a little shocked when I got the bill and it was $17, not including tip! A few miles down the road in Norwalk I've paid $10 for the same breakfast. read more

The diner decor is cute, here, and I only had tea. They close way too early.

This place was awful. Honestly I'm really disappointed we usually come here all the time and it's just awful plain awful. Went for a quick meal at a diner took over 2 hours ridiculous. They got a wrap wrong and then by the time it came everyone else was done with their food the service was awful so had then we ordered a to go buffalo chicken wrap and it took 45 min!! 45 min for a buffalo chicken wrap ridiculous. Will not be going back for a while read more

We stopped in today for lunch and there was quite a crowd so we figured it would be good, right? Wrong. FOOD: I ordered a Cobb salad. Here are the ingredients that were in my salad: iceberg lettuce, corn (tons of corn- like a whole can of corn), stringy red onion, chicken, cucumber, carrots, tomatoes and bacon. Now I ask you, if you do not have the basic ingredients for a Cobb salad (eggs, avocado, blue cheese) should you be allowed to call it a Cobb salad? No! Just call it something else. I wouldn't have ordered that if I knew it was a Cobb imposter. I asked for blue cheese dressing and whatever I got was gross. It basically just tasted like mayo. If blue cheese had ever touched that dressing I would be in shock. SERVICE: We ran out of water and no one ever came by to refill it. ATMOSPHERE: Loud. Very loud. Diner decor which is cute. Kid friendly. PRICE: $12 for an imposter Cobb is an outrage. FINAL VERDICT: will not return. read more

No parking and poor Service coupled with extremely hi prices I will never go back. It took a long time to get my food and it seem like the workers an attitude not would you expect with such ho prices read more

New Canaan Diner - Diners Near Me - New Canaan, Connecticut