Skooter's Diner Windsor Locks October 2017 As I write this, I'm still not sure it belongs on CTMQ. The original intent of the diners list was "classic diners." The O'Rourke's, Zips, Quakers, Norm's, Aeros, etc. of the Nutmeg State. Skooter's is not old and is not classic. But it was built to look classic! … [Read more...]
Main Street Diner
A Typical Diner on a Typical Main Street in a Town Named Plainville... Main Street Diner, Plainville February 20, 2013 If I was writing a fictional story about a town where nothing exciting happens, I'd center some of the dialogue around a local gathering place. And since the story would be an expose about … [Read more...]
The Winsted Diner (Closed)
A Big Win(sted) The Winsted Diner, Winchester (Winsted) October 2014 The diner closed in 2021. Yes! Finally! The Winsted Diner! Ever since I first saw this teeny tiny little teensy diner right on 44 at the western end of Winsted’s downtown business district, I have wanted to eat here. For a few years, I … [Read more...]
Aero Diner
Love is in the Aero Aero Diner, North Windham August 2014 I should listen to long-time reader and friend Laura more. She has left a few comments on this website touting the virtues of the Aero Diner in North Windham for a few years. “Yeah, yeah, another diner,” I thought, “not exactly earth-shattering stuff for … [Read more...]
Quaker Diner
Quaking With Anticipation Quaker Diner, West Hartford September 2012 I've started a tradition with Damian wherein we go to these classic diners on days it's just us at home. In West Hartford, the public schools have both Yom Kippur and Rosh Hashana off - which means that our kids have 3 days off in September, the … [Read more...]
Zip’s Diner
Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah Zip’s Diner, Killingly July 2011 I realize that these very few and far between classic diner posts may just look like an excuse to post even more pictures of Damian. Eh, you may be right. So far I’m two for two in diner experiences as far as Damian being well-behaved and not having a tantrum. … [Read more...]
Steamed Cheeseburger at O’Rourke’s Diner
O’h, O’kay O’Rourke’s Diner, Middletown If you’ve read any of my other burger reviews you know that I generally don’t eat beef. I always mention that because I don’t want people to think my (often) negative reviews should be seriously considered. What the heck do I know? Well, for once I can report that I … [Read more...]
Georgie’s Diner
A Haven For Diner Fans Georgie’s Diner, West Haven August 2010 2019: This page is pretty bad and I'll need to revisit Georgie's someday to redo it. I took this day off from work many months in advance. There was a museum to get to only open on Wednesday afternoons and a once-per-year museum in Hamden. I made … [Read more...]
Classic Diners & True Taverns*
Classic Diners and True Taverns in Connecticut These lists below are both difficult to maintain - and difficult to "complete." Diners and taverns are slowly disappearing for various reasons. And that was before the COVID-19 pandemic decimated both types of establishments around the country. I can't define what a … [Read more...]
Collin’s Diner
Canaan Able to Eat Collin’s Diner, North Canaan April 2010 The word “iconic” is tossed about the American lexicon with wild abandon these days. I blame sports writers the most, but the word has invaded all corners or writing and commentating. I’m proud to say I don’t think I’ve used it more than a few times on … [Read more...]