Diane's was a wonderful dining experience! We came by on a Sunday morning and we were luckily able to be seated promptly. The corned beef was a delicious side, and the Eggs Benedict absolutely stole the show! Everything seemed priced very fairly, and I had a wonderful dining experience overall here. Friendly service in a pleasant little spot. I'll absolutely be back here again! read more

Diane's - Corned beef - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

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Love this place. We come here quite regularly for breakfast. The staff is soo nice. It's a very casual place to get some nice dinner coffee and good food. The inside could use a refresh but it's part of the charm. I love the pancakes here, I'll usually order one on the side of my normal order just to have it. It's cash only too. read more

Small diner offering quality food with friendly service. They were very attentive with coffee and checking in throughout the meal. The prices were reasonable for breakfast. Portions were not exaggerated which was nice. Plenty of parking in plaza. CASH ONLY! read more

Diane's - Pancakes sausage - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

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So happy to have discovered this hidden gem. My daughter and I happened to be in Colchester early and hoped to find a spot for breakfast. Diane's was absolutely wonderful. I am particular about omelettes, finding most restaurant prepared omelettes to be overcooked/thick, this was a perfect and delicious cheese and bacon omelette, beautifully cooked. My daughter's peach pancakes were fluffy and tender, she loved them. Our side of corned beef hash was grilled with a delicious caramelized crust and soft interior. She very much appreciated the option of pure maple syrup. The perfect breakfast restaurant with a lovely mural of the nearby historic covered Comstock Bridge which we were also excited to discover. Best of all, service was exceptional. Attentive, friendly, polite service with integrity. Hope to be in the area again soon to eat here again! Thank you! read more

My first time here and it did not disappoint. The service was friendly and prompt. The eggs and French toast delicious. Several specials made it hard to choose. I went early but it filled with locals who knew it's a gem. Can't wait to repeat. read more

Great sleeper little spot tucked away in the side corner of a strip mall. Very reminiscent of an old school, no frills, food diner. Very casual ambience and friendly service. The food is very affordable and the options are just enough. Home fries needed a little more seasoning, but very well cooked - tender and crispy. This is a cash only. read more

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Best home fries in the entire region!! Great menu, service, and food! Fun variations and the basics- got it all covered! read more

Diane's is a classic breakfast place with good food, quick friendly service, and good pricing. They are cash only, but the portion size is a good value for the money and there's decent seating too. read more

Great breakfast spot, delicious food, reasonably priced and a very friendly atmosphere.

OMG!!! My wife loves the blueberry pancakes . You can't fully grasp her craving / desire for those pancakes Whipped cream , maple syrup OMG. She devours them Friendly staff , fast service , food comes out quick , staff keeps checking on you Although they may just be amazed at the blueberry pancake disappearing act Stop in , enjoy and mention my name . It wont hrr we lp or mean anything but it's fun Be safe read more

This is an always-reliable, friendly neighborhood breakfast place (cash only) that gets super packed on the weekends, so go early, but go hungry, bc the portions are good! read more

Don't be thrown off by the odd location at the the mini strip mall: Diane's is legit. Omelettes are as advertised. Dee Snider agrees. I also took some bites of the kids pancakes and those are not to be overlooked either. read more

Diane's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

Excellent food, excellent service. Family friendly - I highly recommend Diane's for a hearty, delicious breakfast. Cute decorations according to the season, too read more

This establishment is racist. I went with my family and we were the only nonwhite people there, and were treated like it. A table that arrived at the same time as us was served their food before our order was even taken. This continued while several other (white) tables walked in and were served before us. When our food finally arrived we were not checked on at all throughout our meal. When I confronted them about their poor quality of service the excuse I was given was that they were "understaffed", but that answer didn't explain why all the other tables around us were served in a timely manner and we were ignored. read more

We had an excellent breakfast here this morning. My daughter really really loves fruit and the selection that Diane's had was amazing. Banana, cantaloupe, honey dew, watermelon, strawberries, blackberries. Unreal. And the cup was 2.25 and overflowing. Great value. Their Benedict (I got the Ginny's) was the best I had ever had and I am notorious for ordering Benedict wherever I go. I strongly suggest taking a trip here. read more

I love Diane's! Their food is simply amazing, the atmosphere is lovely! I just wish they accepted credit cards, previous times was there they only took cash read more

This is a small breakfast place that is CASH ONLY. They bring drinks like water out in a plastic cup which must be cheaper but not enviormentally friendly. I got a western omelette with rye bread. The toast was good and the omelette was average same with the hash brown. They also keep their ketchup on the table which is different. I had a bite of the eggs benedict and that was the star of the show and the reason for the 4 star review, very good. It's a nice little place and prices are good. read more

We stopped here on our way home from Mohegan Sun, Great Blueberry Pancakes! Excellent Eggs Benedict with Tomato and Bacon! Pleasant Staff! You will be happy starting your morning here. read more

The latest offering from Diane's restaurant is the Amazing Pumpkin Pancake and it truly is Amazing! The cake is light, fluffy and has a subtle Pumpkin and spice flavor that is superb. I'm a regular at this establishment and during this time of year I make sure to go there as often as I can to indulge in those cakes which is only one of many specialty Pancakes that they offer. Dianes is also a good choice for lunch with some really super sandwiches at a very reasonable price, the Billy Burger is one of the best burgers I have ever had and the John Wayne and Wally Matthau sandwiches are also excellent. If you are in the area, stop by for an Pumpkin Pancake, no doubt you'll really be amazed! read more

With meals for less the $8. Come on! You gotta give it a try at least once. Just a note: ~They offer cinnamon raisin as a toast options. POW! ~I read the reviews about the pancakes. Yes, they are delicious. I hate starchy breakfast stuff (french toast, pancakes, and waffles) but I do love theirs. They're a good size. The pancakes might be the best way to go. Cheap. Delicious & filling. I could probably polish off two, maybe three. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dianes-colchester-2?select=xT9ih9e2HfM4jI3ztP_0Qw#9Vs4nnznskK4SqpIpEU4Iw ~Meals aren't IHOP size, but it's a reasonable portion for the price. ~I assume corned beef is canned. ~It's really easy to miss the place. They have a sign near the street, but it's white, and doesn't stand out much. It was the American flag from the photo (thank you Bradley C) and the note of it being on the backside of Germamo's Bar (thank you Aubrey R.) that helped us find it. Pricing: For two $16.80 (2 meals + 1 coffee + 1 pancake) Service: ~Friendly and approachable. ~Greeted upon entering. ~Coffee and water refilled without asking, which means we were checked on during our meal. Seating: ~Again, we went there on a weekday and there was ample tables available. Food wise: ~Corned Beef Hash, 1 egg, homefries and cinnamon toast $4.75 I feel it was the perfect amount to not be too heavy or to little of the price. I thought the homefries lack flavor (it was buttery) perhaps just a bit of salt and pepper would have done the trick. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dianes-colchester-2?select=xT9ih9e2HfM4jI3ztP_0Qw#1n5PXiwHwH6jzYawbOE17A ~Swiss Piggy with two eggs: sausage, ham, bacon, Swiss cheese for $6.99 is servered with toast and homefries. My other half agreed the potatoes were buttery and bland. Other then that it was decent. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dianes-colchester-2?select=xT9ih9e2HfM4jI3ztP_0Qw#kHrQmhqSOKo9JvtRp_zPow ~Combination Pancake; Apple Brown Sugar at $2.50 a piece was delicious! I can appreciate a non-circular pancake. It doesn't have to fit the mold of "pancake" to taste enjoyable. It was soft, a nice thickness (that's what she said) and just the right about of sweetness for me to handle in the morning. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/dianes-colchester-2?select=xT9ih9e2HfM4jI3ztP_0Qw#9Vs4nnznskK4SqpIpEU4Iw Great place for a decent meal at a great price. Next time I'm back in CT, I'll be sure to stop by. read more

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My friend told me how she'd been dying to try this place since she lives right around the corner. They're cash only (which you know means it's an amazing little random spot) and so we eagerly went to the ATM yesterday morning and we showed up at 9 am on the dot. The tables were all full since it's small so we sat on the stools, which were pretty comfy. What struck me was how perfect the chalkboard was with the specials and how they had fresh little roses on the countertop. We both had the westchester omelet with coffee, and wow, what amazing diner coffee it was. The toast was absolutely perfect, the potatoes expertly fried, and I thoroughly enjoyed the omelet with sausage, cheese, and apple filling. It was kind of like an apple pie filling, and while delicious, I would maybe make it like they do in the Midwest with fresh apples just lightly fried with sharp cheddar cheese instead of mozz. Still amazing, but that would maybe make it even more amazing. Thoroughly enjoyable breakfast, definitely will have to come back soon. read more

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Great little spot. Two young girls were waitressing today and were very nice and provided quick service. We got a veggie Benji, rye toast, blueberry pancakes and oatmeal. The pancakes were probably the highlight, so fluffy and good . Cash only! read more

Diane's - a slice of toast on a plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

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Diane's is the perfect place for a morning breakfast on the weekend. Their food is unmatched and their warm and welcoming staff are incredible. However, beware that there may be a long line because the food is so good. Even with a large crowd, the chefs and staff continue to get delicious food out rapidly. Overall, a great restaurant that I highly recommend. read more

A lovely little hidden gem. We found this place while looking for a place to meet friends for brunch. It's kind of in the middle of nowhere, but once we found it, we were quite pleased. The staff is exceedingly friendly (the owner's son is quite the charmer!), the food is delicious- what more could you want? We had a variety of dishes & each of us were 100% pleased (& full!). If I'm ever in the area again I wouldn't hesitate to go back. read more

Hi we go there for breakfast many times a year. It has the best breakfast meals. I love the blue berry pancakes with 2 eggs over easy and their coffee is pretty good too as well as other breakfast dishes. Highly recommend read more

One of the best places around for great breakfasts. They have been in business for 37 years and once you give them a try, you'll understand why! read more

Food was great. Service wasn't very good. No salt or pepper, ketchup, etc. had to ask for it all. Every other table had the condiments. The creamer that was on the table had been there from the previous customers and was never changed. After we ordered, I asked for a water. The waitress seemed to forget. After some time I asked for water a second time and still never received it. I got up, went to my car to get my own water. Won't be back. read more

Went for breakfast. I had driven by this place before and did not even notice it was there. Thanks to Yelp I found it when searching for breakfast in the area. You notice right away how clean it is. The waitress had 20 some people to wait on but you would have thought there was only one. She was very attentive and quickly took my order. The food came very quickly and was a good breakfast and very good prices. Will definitely go back. read more

Went there for breakfast early on a Sunday morning and sat at the bar. Ordered the banana and walnut pancakes and corned beef hash. I'd say it probably took about 10 minutes for the food to come out which was good. The pancakes where large and delicious! The banana flavor was excellent mixed with the crunch and flavor of the walnuts. The corned beef hash was fine. From a can. Nothing special. If only for the pancakes, it was definately worth the visit read more

Check out the pancake specials at this joint - on any given morning, they've got something with chocolate, blueberries, almonds, apples, you name it. Don't get overconfident, either. Those carb cakes are the size of a small country so you won't need a half-stack to end up napping for the rest of the day. Everything else on the menu is good, too, but those pancakes are what make the place stand out. Now I'm making myself want them, but it's 10:30 at night and the place doesn't open for another 6 hours. Guess I'll have to wait. read more

Good food. My biggest complaint is that they don't take credit cards. In today's times, it's crazy that a restaurant doesn't take cards. You would make more money. I would spend more. I rarely go because I don't want to find a place to withdrawal cash read more

Wow! A little gem hidden away in Colchester. Excellent home fries, and yummy real homemade pancakes. Been in business 25 years. Nothing fancy inside. Great prices! I found a new local breakfast place !! YAY read more

I was recommend by a friend of mine about this place saying it was the best Eggs Benny in connecticut after my favorite place in old saybrook closed down. But upon my arrival to this place, I couldn't even find it, it looked closed. I had to call the place to find it. When I went inside I was greeted by a waitress who seemed way to young to be working and not very attentive or knowledgeable about common etiquette. She told us where to sit and got us the menu. Me and the girlfriend ordered us eggs benny and orange juice. She came back with 2 Dixie cups and cocktail orange juice. (That in itself was absolutely terrible In itself) When the food arrived, the Eggs weren't even poached that well. The hollandaise was disgusting. And the it was all just soggy. The homefries were the only decent thing on the plate. We couldn't even get out of their quick enough. If you're in the area. Go to Maria's for breakfast on then weekends. read more

Overcrowded no place to sit down and wait, only takes cash. Really want to try this place but it's way too hectic for a family of five and no place to sit or wait in they're 30' x 20' building. read more

Wife and I had breakfast this morning - our first and last visit. The service was terrible. The waitress never came back to check and after several attempts, we could not get her attention. My wife finally got up and walked over to her and asked for a second cup of coffee. We were both empty when she delivered the food (first and only cup). Ten minutes later after taking and delivering several orders she grabbed the pots but rather than coming to our table first she started at the back of the restaurant and hit every other table before getting to us. We had already finished eating and were ready to leave so declined the 2nd cup. I initially found it odd that you get your bill when the waitress takes your order, but after the experience of today I realize that is a reflection of their attitude - get people in and out as fast as possible at the expense of good customer service. That might work if the food was exemplary. Unfortunately, the food at Diane's is not. My omelette was thin and dry. My wife got ham and eggs. The ham was a single deli ham slice - very thin and fried. It was dry and strong tasting. Skip this place. read more

Excellent Omlette and service. Everything was high quality and delicious. Highly recommend Diane's for breakfast. Also, convenient for travelers looking for a good and reasonably priced meal. read more

This place is quaint the staff friendly and the food priced for regular folks, that's to say nothing of how good the eats are. Well done on every level this place is a gem and I will be back...ps get the pancakes! read more

Diane's - Diane's rocking out on Super Bowl Sunday - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Colchester, Connecticut

This place is so awesome. They have amazing breakfast options and they are so friendly. It is a cozy little place and I enjoy sitting at the counter or in a booth. Their prices are also very good. read more

Great to see the crew again! Loved the breakfast sandwiches as usual. So missed both those and the ladies and gentleman there. Glad your back open!!!! Thank you!!!! read more

We stopped for Breakfast on our way to Consumer Reports, and I must say the food was delicious. Honestly, looking at the outside of the place we weren't sure if we wanted to step inside because the shades on the windows were closed and the outside did not look too inviting. Not that I know about decorating but they should really think of getting bottom up shades to let the light in and let you see inside the place - the front could use a little makeover. But after reading the other favorable YELP reviews we decided to give this place a try and I am happy we did. The place was clean and decorated up for Halloween, very cute. The staff were friendly and prices were great. We ordered the Plain Pancake and paid extra for the real maple syrup that was delicious and ordered eggs, Toast with crispy bacon. One thing I did notice was that the front counter step-stools did not have backs to them, and for me I could never sit at a counter without having some sort of back support. All and all, we would come back here again for Breakfast if we are ever in the area because of the great and prices and food. read more