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New England Diners: 20 Classics
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Connecticut
Collin's Diner
Route 44, Railroad Square
Canaan, CT 06018
203 824-7040
1942 Jerry O'Mahony Diner
Owners: Aida & Mike Hamzy
The Lebanese Hamzy family has owned Collin's since 1969, and as a result the fare includes hummus, tabouleh, and stuffed grape leaves, along with more predictable daily specials. But the building itself makes a trip worthwhile -- a completely intact World War II-era diner.
O'Rourke's Diner
728 Main St.
Middletown, CT 06457
203 346-6101
1946 Mountain View Diner
Owner: Brian O'Rourke
Possibly the only diner ever given a feature article in Gourmet magazine -- the food is that good -- O'Rourke's recently reopened after it was decimated by fire in 2006. The Middletown locals, including the Wesleyan University community, pitched in to raise the funds to rebuild this landmark eatery.
Olympia Diner
3413 Berlin Turnpike
Newington, CT 06111
203 666-9948
1955 Jerry O'Mahony Diner
Owner: Tasos Gavrilis
The Olympia is a gigantic gleaming stainless-steel wonder, surmounted by an incredible neon sign. If they were to reproduce a diner in Las Vegas, this would be the one. Classic food offerings of the Greek diner variety on an expansive menu. Breakfast anytime.
Tandoor
1226 Chapel St
New Haven, CT 06511
(203) 776-6620
1955 Mountain View Diner
This classic Mountain View Diner, located near Yale, is a rarity: It serves delicious, creative, and traditional Indian food. No breakfast here. When you want a break from meatloaf and mashed, try the chicken tikka masala.
Reader Comments
Comment from GERALD AURICCHIO on April 26, 2008
How could you possibly omit the Maine Diner at Wells?Great seafood, fresh local vegetables? Too good to miss
Comment from Leslee Holloway on June 9, 2008
Two more good diners; - Miss Bellows Falls, 90 Rockingham St. Bellows Falls, Vt. and Lindy's Diner, 19 Gilbo Ave, Keene, NH
Comment from jeanie gover on June 9, 2008
Great article. I have been going to Claremont NH for years and never knew there was a Diner there. I won't miss it again. Thanks
Comment from Diner Guy on June 17, 2008
My favorite diner is "CENTRAL DINER" in Millbury, MASS. It's currently being restored back to its orignial glory. It's open while under construction and the food is fantastic. Stop in and try it. I can't say enough about it. The omelets are the best I've ever had.
Comment from Heather Del Balso on July 29, 2008
wow - kind of a disappointing list for massachusetts. Worcester, home to so many diner cars around the country, has TONS of really good diners that put places like the Rosebud and the Modern to shame. And they are far more reasonably priced, like diners ought to be. No one should have to pay over $10 for breakfast at a diner, no matter how tasty it is.
Comment from ELIAS KRITIKOS on December 16, 2008
THE OLYMPIA DINER IS ACTUALLY A LITTLE OLDER,1953 IS CORRECT.MY FATHER WAS THE SOLE OWNER ,MIKE KRITIKOS,UNTIL 1955.HAPPY TO SEE IT STANDING LOOKING GREAT.
Comment from Nancy Fink on March 17, 2009
Love the diner in Quechee, Vt. We always stop and eat there on our way from Ohio to Maine. This has been going on for over 10 years. May have to check out some of the others on our way back.
Comment from Terry Wood on March 17, 2009
The Maine Diner.....is not a diner! It is a YUPPIE resturant with exorbitant prices.
Hope that answers your question.
The Palace is a great diner with great prices and you get what you order.
Good old fashioned diner food
Comment from John Hosters on March 17, 2009
My wife and I are avaid campers, and traveling throughout new england as well as other place in this country, we love to visit diners. I would like to see someone publish a book or list of diners through the east coast and include it in rv mags. etc.. Love yankee mag on line read it all the time.
Comment from Ann LeBlanc on March 18, 2009
Massachusetts has a great diner in Northampton, Ma. It is called the Blue Bonnet on route 5. Anyone who lives in this area knows about the restaurant.... great food...
Comment from Kathryn Drelicharz on March 19, 2009
Do not forget Becky's Diner, 390 Commercial St, Portland, ME The best for whatever comfort food you crave!!!! Also, Just Barb's in Stockton Springs ME. Awesome breakfast!!!
Comment from cheryl donahue on March 19, 2009
Did the Agawam Diner,Rte #1 in Rowley,Ma. somehow get over-looked?.....I'm thinking that it was NO oversight so much,as this is apparently considered a NON-YUPPIE-type of diner!No ridiculous over-pricing,& No Sushi or Thai-food on the menu! I come from many generations of Yankee's,& have been an avid reader for many years,but this once seriously YANKEE magazine has now turned into a ridiculous self-serving YUPPIE publication.Websters Collegiate Dictionary defines Yankee as;a native,or inhabitant of N.E.,Yuppie;A young person with a well paid job,young urban professional.&the connection is???!!!
Comment from Linda Barton on May 10, 2009
As far as the Maine diner in Wells goes, tried it several times and was extraordinarily disappointed. Not only was the food not prepared well, but it could use a good cleaning; maybe the carpet should just be pitched. We like good sensibly priced homemade kind of food, but garlic in home fried potatoes for breakfast? I don't think so.
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