Came in here on a rainy afternoon, and was decently impressed. It was packed! WOW, people love this place. I'm giving 5 stars because this place is legit; this place keeps it real; White's is unwaveringly Old School. My eggs Benedict were OK; I've had better but was still satisfied. Grits are great here. read more

White's Diner - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

I've been a fan of White's Diner for years, and one thing that continues to amaze me is how they've kept their prices low, even as so many other diners in the area have upped theirs. Highly recommend it to anyone craving great proportionous breakfast, with great service, that won't break the bank. read more

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White's is another diner featured in a 2013 book, "Classic Diners of Connecticut" by Garrison Leykam. Manufactured in 1957 by dining car maker, De Raffele, it has all the "bones" of diners of the past... plenty of stools and booths and stainless steel and glitz. So on another perfect day, drove the 70+ miles to the B'port train station to collect best friend, Hopalong Casualty, formerly known as Zagbolt. White's is only a couple of miles from the station. Smallish parking lot on a busy thoroughfare. We were seated at a booth by Carolina, who attended to all our culinary needs and kept coming w the coffee. I ordered a CBH omelet w grits and rye toast. HC ordered a small stack of pecan pancakes, a side order of sausage, a side order of CBH and two eggs over. I guess he wasn't that hungry. Especially since he tried to give me most of his CBH and sausages when they arrived. My omelet was a bit overcooked w not that much hash, compared to a lot of other diners. The grits, however, were outstanding. Very tasty and smooth. HC shoveled most of his food very quickly, although he did bring a lot of CBH home to his wife, "the breathtaking Maria". We agreed the CBH was from a can. Overall, service was great, prices VERY reasonable, and it brought us back in time to visit a vintage '57 diner. 4 stars read more

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Parking: Smaller lot but enough spaces when they are not busy Decor: What you would expect from a diner in Bridgeport Staff: Very friendly and prompt with your needs Food: This is where it dropped a star, it was tasty but just over cooked, I got an egg white omelette and when it got there it was brown from being overheated on the grill. Price: Typical diner prices Overall: I would go back since it is only 1 mile from Bridgeport Hospital, so if you want a good quick meal, check it out. read more

Local breakfast diner. Great menu, prices were reasonable. Our orders came out hot and delicious. Other customers were all locals. Not in area often, but I'll try to return. Classic diner serving good food. read more

Whites diner. It was the first diner I have gone to here in Bridgeport. We came here and got a traditional American breakfast. Blueberry pancakes, bacon egg sausage, and homefries with toast and coffee. The waitress was tentative, the environment was clean, and my lady gave me some history on the ownership of this diner. I ate almost everything. I enjoyed the blueberry pancakes the most. I would love to come back and have breakfast here again. read more

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Great Service! Cheap food BUT they have flavorless pancakes... Watery coffee... Watery orange juice... I'd rather pay a little more somewhere else to get better quality food... read more

The staff was friendly and the food was quick. I enjoyed everything. I loved seeing how the place had many regulars! Grits tasted so good. I like the short stack but I was not a fan of the batter. It seemed to thick for my taste. It was nice to hangout with my husband and talk for hours. read more

White's Diner - Grits, 2eggs with bacon and a short stack. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Great service. Perfect place for a good quick breakfast! Lots of wonderful choices!!

Great for breakfast. Good food, service is terrific, food comes out fast no matter how busy this place is. Parking lot can get full during breakfast in a weekend - but tables are always turning over so a few minute wait in the lot is well worth it. read more

Delicious! I ordered the steak, 2 eggs, Home fries and toast while my partner ordered the rueben with corned beef and French fries. Everything was great. Service was good, it was packed when we went but the service was decent. Our waitress was being pulled from different directions and still managed to be attentive. read more

A true old style diner - not one of those new, shiny chrome-covered establishments with a 10 page menu. The home fries are good, and the patty melt was juicy. A chocolate shake more than fills a large glass. They offer a drive through window for people on the go. read more

Bacon egg and cheese smacks harder than a heavy-handed step father. This spot is a Port staple.

I was driving across the street and saw the name "white peoples diner" I thought it was racist but when I walked in it was full of my Hispanic and black people but the service was not so good it was decent it had me waiting then she said what would you like to get and didn't even give me a menu to see my options that was minus a star plus the tables were dirty and didn't even sit me anywhere she told me to sit in the back which I thought was racially motivated but I let it Slide Over all there's a lot of bad and goods but it's a 2/5 my beat up f-159 would be better than this no offense read more

The boyfriend & I came to Bridgeport to look for apartments. We got hungry & searched for a brunch spot. After seeing a lot of nice pictures on yelp for White's Diner, I decided to try it out! The food came out quickly, was reasonably priced, and tasted good! I ordered the veggie omelette special (came with home fries & toast) and the pancake combo (came with scrambled eggs, bacon, tiny OJ & coffee). We both ate well & didn't feel so heavy afterwards. The pancakes were really great. I should've taken some to go. This is a great, quick breakfast spot! Paid $20 for the entire experience. read more

White's Diner - Pancake combo & veggie omelette that came with home fries. Comes with OJ & coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Now THIS is a diner! Don't let this little guy's size fool ya! They crank out really solid good diner food here! It's not the prettiest one I've been to but- Whoa the menu choices! Home made roasted turkey, real mashed potatoes, dressing & cranberry sauce w yummy gravy - they have that! Breakfast @ 2 pm - yup! Huge chicken souvlaki- fresh grilled pita, sauté onions peppers, lettuce & tomato, feta & creamy garlicky tzatziki- oh yes that too! Great for breakfast & lunch- in an out quick! Typical diner menu w real variety but there are a lot of daily specials too. Very quaint atmosphere. Loud. Busy & mixed bunch of lunch patrons. Fast, courteous & fair diner prices. Small private parking lot. read more

Love this place for some early breakfast; nice, clean, friendly service, family diner. We use to mess around with friends coming here for the first time, when you pass the diner you'll see a parking sign.... Well check it out yourself and you know the joke. read more

A very solid diner choice. Friendly and prompt service. Unassuming surroundings. The only thing missing was Guy Fieri. And a little lower prices. For an egg white vegetable omelette with coffee (without toast too!), charging nearly $13 is a little steep. It was good, but not great. The potatoes were also a little mushy and had been hanging out on the stove a little long. Still, I would return and for those looking for diner fare particularly for breakfast, this is a decent (if a little expensive) choice. read more

Missed the breakfast time at the hotel and we were starving so we looked around on yelp and found this place. On the outside, it's really worn down and didn't look too appealing. Walking in, it was like stepping in a time machine back to the old days. It was a nice feeling. I ordered french toast with ham and my boyfriend ordered a bacon, egg, and cheese sammy. We got our orders pretty quick. The french toast was the best I've had in a very long time. It was perfectly cooked, not soggy or burnt. It was refreshing. The ham had a smoked taste to it, very tasteful. I heard the bacon, egg, and cheese was yummy. It looked like it was! Bridgeport has a lot of history. A lot of old buildings, including this one. Righteous Kill was filmed in White's Diner. Cool! read more

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Passed this place so many time over the years and never thought of stopping.. Who knew it was such a gem? Fast service, good coffee and great food.. so why the 4? In the 21st century, you still only take cash??? read more

Friendly, fast service! I almost never get a sit-down meal while on the job, but now that I know how fast the kitchen will put out food for those in uniform, I will definitely be back. I had french toast with a side of sausage, while my partner had a breakfast sandwich on a hard roll--they even gave him a free side of hash! We were both nicely full at the end of our meal. I definitely appreciate this kind, considerate, fast service when working! Next time I'm getting an omelet--they looked so good (and huge!) as the plates were going by the counter. read more

Great local family diner! I used to come here as a kid for weekend breakfasts and always had a good time. There are a lot of great diners in Bridgeport and this is for sure one of them. I would recommend anything on the breakfast menu plus the burgers are good too. read more

Back in the day this was the place to see and be seen. It still is. You can run into any and everybody. From that friend you haven't seen in a minute, local politicians, neighbors, Bridgeport area business owners, familiar faces, and people reconnecting are the norm,etc. It still has that vibe, but since the new owner took over there is a slightly different feel when you walk in the door. It seems like all of the faces are new in the booths and behind the counter. Change must happen. it is a part of life, but it takes some getting used to. Let's be honest the food has never been overwhelming gourmet delicious, but it's hot and fast and fresh. The waitresses have changed considerably since the new owners took over, but they are just as friendly and efficient. It takes time to build up that friendly rapport with new waitresses. I suppose when you go somewhere for so long, then all of a sudden everyone that knew you is gone, it feels a little strange, and a little sad at times. The owner is a very nice guy. He comes around and greets the tables, makes sure you are happy. I must say I was a little concerned when it was sold to the new owner, but he balances that fine line between what everybody remembers, and trying to improve for the sake of a better business, and customer experience. I don't envy that task at all. The restaurant business is a fickle mistress. This place has been an institution of Bridgeport for a very very long time. So he is trying to please the old school and bring in the new school. Overall definitely make this your neighborhood spot. It's a good place to meet people and relax, or to have a meeting over some good grub - I particularly love the cheeseburger platter . Add some bacon ;) The milkshakes are thick, cold, flavorful, and stay away if you have to deal with blood sugar issues! LOL trust me it's hard splitting my milkshake with my eating companion. Because it's so good I want every drop of it! I wish they had a better selection of desserts, but it is what it is. They have put some new items on the menu, tweaked some of the prices, but that's what happens when you need to inflate to deal with the economy and the costs of running a restaurant. I'll just reiterate, don't give up on this place because you don't recognize the owner or the waitresses anymore. It's still the same whites diner we have all known & loved.. But for the love of everything Holy.. that parking lot sign ...oh my oh my. read more

Eaten here several times, never had any issues. Friendly staff, prompt service and reasonably priced. Only place in the area that I can find some Southern style biscuits and gravy. Parking can be tight on some days but I guess it depends on when you get here. read more

White's Diner - Biscuits n' gravy! Only place in the area I know that serves it!! So good..... - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

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The food is fresh. The atmosphere is homey. All of the employees are hospitable and open to helping you even if they aren't waiting your table. They work as a team. read more

Service was quick and friendly. Food was cooked to perfection. Amount of food was generous compared to the price of it. I really enjoyed this place. I will be coming back. read more

Exactly what I wanted. Good food, well prepared and plenty of it! Very very busy but the staff is always friendly!

White's Diner is the Please to Be before 3! Their Food is Delicious and their service is second to none! I absolutely Love this place! Gregg the owner is the Best! The entire staff is very hospitable and welcoming! FYI: They Take Cash Only no Debit nor Credit cards & White's close at 3pm. "Bon Apétite!" read more

Great place, great food. Stopped in on the way to Vermont for an omelet and it was delicious. The waitress is very friendly read more

White's Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

Oh YEA YUMmY and Patriotic! If they had an updated look, I'd give them 5 stars. Greg, who runs the place is a veteran and offers, on the last day of each month, a free, complete breakfast -- eggs, meat, toast, potatoes and drink -- to any active-duty military person from any branch and the National Guard who may be stationed nearby. OUTSTANDING! White's is a Bridgeport institution, in existence since 1935. Greg's family has owned it since 1977, the fourth owners. The diner's seats have been filled by a slew of local leaders and public safety workers through the years. Al Pacino filmed a scene of the movie "Righteous Kill" there. This diner, unfortunately closes at 3p, but offers a wide variety of wonderful choices for the time they are open. For the our military members, YES they have S.O.S. If your in the area, give them a try you will not be disappointed. read more

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I come to whites regularly for Saturday breakfast. Always super friendly, feels like home as soon as you walk in and the food comes out in record time. read more

Yes I highly recommend whites diner it's been several years since the last time I was there and it's every bit as good today as it was several years ago I was there were two of my friends and they are both veterans and they enjoyed the meal of ours read more

Fantastic breakfast - and available all day! Extensive menu for breakfast and otherwise. Quality ingredients and everything we had was absolutely delicious. Perfect casual breakfast spot, seems popular with locals and there was always a group or two waiting for the next open table. Efficient and friendly servers. A couple of outdoor tables that are dog-friendly! read more

Large party. Our waitress had a ridiculously rude attitude. She was wearing a red and black long sweater and acted like we were bothering her by being there. Some food took 10 min. Other food took 25 minutes. Most orders were incomplete and the food was mediocre at best. We won't go back. That waitress was the worst. She made it uncomfortable to be eating there. read more

Always friendly and always delicious. Grits made right every time! The staff is top notch and will never let your coffee get cold. A true gem of a diner that Bridgeport should support and be proud of. read more

Great find. Friendly service and lots of food for a great price. Blueberry pancakes were excellent!

I have a dairy allergy and called to ask about whether I could order an egg and ham sandwich because I have a dairy allergy and the women on the phone asked if I want it on whole wheat bread. I said sure if there is no milk in the whole wheat bread. The woman told me she did not know if there was milk in the bread. I asked if she could check the ingredients and she said "Honey I dont have time to look at the ingredients." Crazy that a food business does not care or have time to learn what the ingredients are in their food. read more

And excellent place to have an authentic old school dinner experience. Fausto and Mati are always so friendly and greet with a warm smile as well as a great cup of coffee. read more

Horrible service, waited 45 mins for an order of home fries, people who arrived after me were served before me.. staffed seemed bothered to take our order.. we will not be visiting this Diner again read more

As far as diners go, White's is very hard to beat. It's one of my favorites. Very generous portions, great quality food (finally a place with good italian sausage), and plenty of menu variety. I always get great service, tho they get pretty busy sometimes in the mid-morning rush. I only go there for breakfast so I can't comment on the lunch or dinner experiences. read more