The Shack is a SE CT shoreline institution. The original located in East Lyme and one each in…read moreWaterford and Groton. The wait staff and cooks are all wonderful. They do a lot of charity fundraisers. Breakfast is top notch and plentiful but lunch and dinner are also excellent. The Mess for breakfast could literally feed three small adults. They have the best corn bread and muffins and desserts all baked on premise. Servings are plentiful. When it is crowded you could wait up to 30-45 minutes but most times there is very little of a wait period. They open early and close later than most restaurants. Take out is a great option if it is busy as well. It is a country kitchen diner vibe mashed with a cheers bar! A local and a visitor favorite but on Sundays they close at noon.

The Shack is our favorite place to grab lunch. The food is always consistently good, and they…read morealways have specials of the day. The service is great. They give us plenty of time to eat, sit and chat. The decor is diner style and cute. Great local place

Stopped in after a night of donating to the local casino. Looked up reviews of local places and…read morethis place looked like what we needed. Service was not the fastest but wasn't bad for the CONSTANT flow of customers coming in the door. They kept my coffee cup full so that's a win in my book. Food came out in a reasonable time frame based on how busy they were. We ordered two omelettes and they were delicious!! If you're looking for a break from the same old same old, Jake's Restaurant is a great option. Just be ready to be here longer than your chain places.

Came here on a rainy Sunday about 12:30. We got one of the last tables. As usual very busy and…read morepeople were waiting for tables. We brought a friend with us who has never been here before. She ordered an omelette and toast but she didn't realize potatoes don't come with it. So after the food came out she ordered a side of potatoes. They took forever to come out. So normally a diner would have hash browns and home fries already on the griddle but this place seems to put them on the griddle made to order which is probably why this place is always packed. On the other hand the food was great. I had my waffle with butter and their house made strawberry jam. I also ordered a half order of their biscuits and gravy. That was better than expected. The biscuit was soft and flaky and the gravy had the most meat in it that I've ever had. Bacon wasn't as crispy as last time but still great. Bacon can't go wrong. Especially deep fried bacon. My son had the chicken tenders and fries. I assumed the fries were meh because he didn't finish them. The chicken tenders were pretty good. Besides a few French fries we all finished all of our food. Service was ok. Had some moments when we were trying to get her attention for a bit but like I said it was a full house in there. Those cute one of a kind bird houses are for sale so make sure to purchase the one you have your eye on. A couple bought two of them while we were there. Only one tv here and best to sit at the counter if that's what you like to do while you eat. Lots of locals eating here and chit chatting. Great food at a relaxed pace.

I do love a diner. I think it goes back to being a kid and spinning around on one of those counter…read moreseats while the cook chatted up my mom. :D Whatever the reason, I am always on the look out for a true diner experience and Norm's has it. The parking lot is 'smallish' on the right side of the building and flows right to left in one direction, so be sure to look for the 'enter' sign. There are three steps up into the diner so be aware of that if you have difficulty using steps. Also, the restroom is tiny: like so small the sink is about a foot long by half as much wide, small. We stop in here on our trips out to Groton. Last visit we stopped for a late breakfast/early lunch. I ordered a coffee and it came in a nice big mug and is a mellow blend with a smooth finish. There are photo descriptions on the table of what your eggs will look like based on how you order it, so no surprises. What a great idea. The table holds napkins, hot sauces, salt & pepper, jellies, creamer and sugars. The staff are pleasant. Some are more chatty than others. There are definitely some regulars here each time we visit. The menu has lots of breakfast options but there are no substitutions so you may need to order al a carte or get a different 'meal' option and add-on an item. Just a heads up. They have plenty of toast options including English muffins. The lunch menu is a variety of sandwiches and burgers. Fries are tasty. Lettuce and tomato on your sandwiches are fresh. I can't think of a single disappointment we've had here. If you are in the area and enjoy a nice diner experience, stop in to Norm's.

Went while on vacation, everything was excellent, will definitely go back again and again.read more

Stayed in hotel near Foxwoods & previously visited this jewel retro family diner…read more This Coca Cola theme restaurant absolutely the warmest & best breakfast restaurant I have ever visited. All staff are from one family that make all guest feel like family. Highly recommended when in the casino area, worth your while.

From the outside; this doesn't look like your traditional diner. The inside however, is as cute and…read moreclassic as you can get. Service was friendly and the menu had a nice selection of traditional favorites and some fun specials. I went with a chili cheese omelette and it came with home fries and toast. I did go in Veteran's Day so it was packed. I sat at the counter but hopefully next time I can get a table. My seat was at the end of the counter and so there was a lot of back and forth with food going by and dishes being cleared. The wait for my food was around 40 minutes. This felt a bit too longer even with the crowd. The prices were great for the portions and I love this type of local gem. I'll be bald because I want to try some eggs Benedict or maybe something off the specials menu!!

Breakfast at The Yolk Cafe this morning was fantastic. Was immediately greeted by the…read moreowner/cook/does-it-all with a smile and a sense of humor to match. The food was delicious and exactly what we ordered and needed. You can taste her love for this diner in her food. Sitting outside was an added bonus after being cooped up all winter. 11/10 would recommend.

Such a fun place! Great Food with Fresh Ingredients…read more This is a place to sit and enjoy. Take your time. Talk and engage with folks. The "Cheers" type of Breakfast/Brunch!! Made to order food. Be patient. Your generous portion is in the process.

A unique restaurant experience! They serve breakfast and lunch and the pancakes were the best I…read morehave ever had. Sausage was what you would expect, and the coffee flows endlessly. I would love to come back for a burger, even some takeout. They also sell sweet treats! Oh yes, and the view is incredible! To see New London as a whole and imagining when it was a major port city and whaling hub, the history! The service was superb!

Great service, I love that seabird enterprise employes people with disabilities in order to help…read morethem. The food was good and had a great view as well as offering military's discounts I would love to come back. The only thing I would change is with the menu, it looks old and doesn't describe things vary well I had the combo meal I was asked what type of bread I would like I didn't see anywhere on the menu that the kinda bread meant what do I want my French toast to be made of. Besides that it was amazing.

All American breakfast location with specials and GF options. Service is always great. Enjoy…read more"Breakfast at Diana's!"

Nice breakfast place, comfortable feeling from entering to leaving. Staff are so attentive and…read morefriendly. Did have the server ask if anyone at our table was a Veteran and got agree coffee. Lot of regulars at the place, like a morning gathering spot. Food was served quickly and was plentiful. Everything tasted great. Definitely glad we stopped in.

A childhood landmark still going strong great service, food and a step back in time! I use to…read morecrush the penny candy there as a kid in the 80s.

Food was ok but overpriced. Service was terrible. We sat at the counter for 10 minutes before…read moresomeone acknowledged us.