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Colony Diner & Restaurant, a beloved American restaurant and Breakfast restaurant, is a must-visit Diner in Wallingford, CT. Conveniently located at 611 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492, our Restaurant is the perfect spot for a delicious meal any time of day. At Colony Diner & Restaurant, we pride ourselves on serving mouth-watering American classics and hearty breakfast options in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're in the mood for a fluffy omelette, crispy bacon, or a juicy burger, our menu has something for everyone. As a local favorite, our Diner is committed to providing exceptional service, generous portions, and unbeatable value. Whether you're meeting friends for breakfast, grabbing lunch on-the-go, or enjoying a family dinner, Colony Diner & Restaurant is the ideal destination. Come visit us today and experience the best of American comfort food in Wallingford!

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Shelley Bayer
Shelley Bayer -Google user
a year ago
Quiet tonight. Huge menu and everything is done correctly. We had the Cuban panini, fries, onion rings and a chipotle burger. Since it’s Pi day, we also had blueberry. Cannoli and lemon pie. All really yummy. Great portion sizes, enough to share. Our waitress was...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Lauren Easterby-Jackson
Lauren Easterby-Jackson -Google user
10 months ago
The Colony Diner & Restaurant is a wonderful place to eat. It's one of a few places I have been to in America that have a vegan menu in addition to the regular menu while is impressive as well. The vegan options are so delicious...Read More
Atmosphere: 5
Diane Collins
Diane Collins -Google user
11 months ago
Greeting check ✔ no waiting check again. Diner looks great no shaggy seat my posture position just right to eat indulge. I like DINERS vs Chains yall know my post my say. The decaf coffee was so good with decent size cup...Read More
Dine inBreakfast$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Sandra Michele
Sandra Michele -Google user
3 years ago
We found this really good diner but it's more like a restaurant because the quality and quantity is so good. It has the biggest and best menu that I've ever seen and everything is great!!!The best part is they are always open on holidays …
John Juniet
John Juniet -Google user
Edited a year ago
Good food, great atmosphere, top notch service. Diner food with a home cooked feel. The staff is always friendly, and if you're not a regular, they will make you feel like one pretty quickly. We go there, often for the chicken soup, which …
Frannk Sannicola
Frannk Sannicola -Google user
a year ago
First time in many years I haven't cooked for Thanksgiving. Had the turkey dinner. It was excellent. Well worth the 40 bucks. The turkey soup was so good.
Luis Ramirez
Luis Ramirez -Google user
4 months ago
Everything was great. Planning on going again and taking the kids and grandkids.
Gabe Cruz
Gabe Cruz -Google user
6 months ago
My father and I stopped by on Saturday, phenomenal food amd great customer service
paulanne jushkevich
paulanne jushkevich -Google user
a year ago
These guys did a great job, incredibly detailed menu- I don't know how they offer that degree of variety. But they did a wonderful job with our two meals. Very generous portions, very reasonable prices. The restaurant is lovely and well decorated. I would say...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 3
Lacy
Lacy -Google user
Edited a month ago
LOTS OF OPTIONS. Attentive and friendly waitstaff. All of the food was delicious. Lots of booth seating, old fashioned dinner feel, fresh pies and goods to choose from.
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Two French Toast with Two Eggs Any Style Two Sausage Links and Two Bacon Strips, Grilled Cheese, Cinnamon Roll Pancakes, Mashed Potatoes
Adina Towns
Adina Towns -Google user
3 months ago
You have to order chicken salad triple decker and add hard boiled egg, yum yummy yum you all set. Comes with fries and the sandwich so good you don't even need a drink. Mouth watering, must try it! Delicious without the hard boiled egg of...Read More
$20–30Atmosphere: 3Reservations not requiredNot sureNo waitPlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Rose Weed
Rose Weed -Google user
Edited 2 months ago
I'm vegan and I was amazed at the extent of their vegan menu choices! Unusual to find at a non vegan restaurant. They have an entire page dedicated to people who choose plant-based meals. This makes The Colony Diner a place for us to feel...Read More
Dine inDinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Grilled Cheese, Vegan, BurgerNo waitIndoor dining area, Booth seating, Counter seating
Ann G
Ann G -Google user
a year ago
First time at this 24-hour diner. I ordered a panini with sweet potato French fries. The portions were larger than I could've imagined for the price. It was bursting with flavor. I was able to eat half and take the rest home for another full...Read More
Dine inLunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Cruz Roofing & Siding LLC
Cruz Roofing & Siding LLC -Google user
4 months ago
Amazing food, excellent service, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Food: 5…
macnwigs
macnwigs -Google user
a year ago
Great breakfast place! Had the corned beef has under a mound of scrambled eggs! Big portions and clean well cooked food! Highly recommend eating here if you’re looking for a good feed to start the day!
Michael Liptrot
Michael Liptrot -Google user
10 months ago
Excellent classic diner! The vegan options were interesting, myriad, and delicious! The coffee was great and to top it all off our server was kind and charismatic. I live over an hour away from here but I will think of going back every. single. weekend.
Stephanie Kaplan
Stephanie Kaplan -Google user
2 weeks ago
My husband and I truly enjoyed the restaurant large portions . They brought out the food quickly. The coffee was delicious. The staff was friendly. We will be back.
$20–30Atmosphere: 5Reservations not requiredQuiet, easy to talkIndoor dining area, Booth seatingHighly recommendLarge vegetarian selectionLarge vegan selectionGluten free optionsPlenty of parkingFree parking lot, Free street parking
Cheryl Costello
Cheryl Costello -Google user
2 months ago
Watch out ordering the pancake tacos! They were huge…and you get three! Delicious! Also ordered a plain Belgian waffle. Perfect golden brown; the scrambled eggs always taste great.
Breakfast$30–50Atmosphere: 5Quiet, easy to talk2 peoplePlenty of parkingFree parking lot
Tina
Tina -Google user
4 months ago
This is a must have diner with a very large menu that should have something on it for everyone. It is family friendly, clean, staff were very kind and our waitress stayed on top of everything we needed. The seating arrangements are also …
Margaret Munro
Margaret Munro -Google user
4 months ago
It was Mother's Day, so every table was full, and the staff was running at full speed. Despite the crowds, everyone was served quickly, tables were checked on, and operations ran smoothly. The food was fresh, portions were more than generous, and the tapioca pudding...Read More

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