My wife and I went there today. A few weeks ago I saw an article on the Internet listing the best…read morediner in each state. The Laurel Diner was listed as the best in CT. Based on our experience today I would have to agree. The food was great, especially the corned beef hash. My wife had a banana pancake special--that too was delicious. The staff is very friendly. My only "complaint" is that I think the prices may be a bit too high but the cost is worth the experience. We'll go back!!!

We decided to venture out a bit and landed at Laurel Diner in Southbury... The food was fantastic…read moreand the service was even better. Pete, the chef, clearly knows his way around a grill, and the whole staff was incredibly friendly and personable -- the kind of place where you feel like a regular even if it's your first visit. Great food, great people, and a great atmosphere. Highly recommend stopping in!

Had a lovely breakfast today with the family for a birthday. Nice menu options with some good…read morespecials. Enjoyed the Ecuadorian chorizo breakfast plate. There was a French toast kielbasa plate with poached eggs and Hollandaise that made my daughter happy. Their Bocca bread is very nice and goes well with all the options. My wife enjoyed the crab cakes with hollandaise. Wait staff are friendly and attentive, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.

First-time visit for me, but my friends had long been patrons of Leo's. Your met by a welcoming and…read morefriendly staff, and our coffee and tea came quickly and hot. I appreciate that our server and the hostess came by regularly to refill our cups. I ordered the eggs Benedict and fruit. The eggs were cooked perfectly and presented beautifully. The English muffin was toasted just right. Man, I enjoyed that breakfast. The ambiance was nice. We had plenty of room. I can't wait to return.

I've been meaning to try this place for sometime now. The pictures of their food, and their reviews…read moreenticed me and I surely wasn't disappointed. The place is small and is shaped like an old school diner, located in the corner of an intersection I've passed many times but never noticed the diner. The atmosphere was family friendly, clean, and fun to be in. The staff, which is family, were so sweet and attentive and right there when you needed them. I ordered their churro French toast and chilaquiles. The French toast is everything the hype around it is, and the chilaquiles, my first time trying them ever, were out of this world. The chips were covered in sauce but somehow still crispy, despite how long it took me to get through the dish. I got their freshly squeezed juice of the day which was beet based and I loved it. There is no doubt I'll be going back here, great food and great experience, thank you Agave !

Amazing food and great service. Although small the staff works hard to accommodate everyone by…read moreprovide attentive service that doesn't make you feel rushed. Regardless the food is worth the short wait if there is one. Highly recommend.

Annoulas is located in one of the many small plazas in Woodbury. From the outside, it could be…read moreanything in a somewhat non-descript building next to other non-descript building that used to be something. But inside, it's Greek meets deli. The paint is crisp white and blue, and there's lots of seating, a mix of booths and chairs. Specials are on the wall, and before the kitchen is a small bar with stools. You can see an outdoor area with tables and chairs on the left. I tried to order fried cheese, but apparently someone was in the process of shopping for it. I tried their dips, and loved the hummus. The others had small onion like ingredients, so they were also very tasty but I'm picky about textures. Fries seafood platter was HUGE, everything well fried with great crunch. Enough to necessitate a doggy bag for lunch tomorrow.

Lovely little gem. Wonderful staff. Delicious & fresh food. Great variety! Our favorite…read morebreakfast spot in the area. Don't miss their Avgolemeno soup!

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner you can't go wrong. Cute country feel, warm friendly staff.... Food is…read moreoutstanding. The many times I've come I can't believe I never posted a rating. Today I treated myself to a lobster roll. Not a rubbery end to 1 piece of meat and so delicious. The people rating lobster rolls in CT are overlooking maybe the best out there. Too focus on the shoreline options.

We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch at Rachel's Kitchen. The…read moreservice was so personable, made us feel welcome and at home. Our meal was a total treat. They surely didn't short us on the Lobster, and the bread was toasted to perfection. This restaurant only accepts cash and personal checks. Luckily there's a bank in the same shopping center. It wasn't a make it or break it for us, the rest of our party agrees that they would have liked to be reminded of the fact at the beginning of their interaction with the serve staff.

Came here for brunch a few weeks ago on Sunday. Nice time. Very cute in here. We were…read morecelebrating my friend's engagement so we got a bottle of Prosecco which was nice, and ordered off the brunch menu. I got the Farmhouse Omelet and wow, that was rich and dense! I had leftovers for the next day. It was very good but again, the gouda is rich. They put it in the middle of the omelete. Nice pieces of bacon on the side and I ordered gluten free toast. My other friends got the fried chicken sandwich and the lamb burger. No complaints but I can't speak too much about their dishes. Just make sure to come hungry if you're getting the omelet.

Thanks to fellow helpers, we found this restaurant…read more Went during the week, and it wasn't busy. Just one other couple in the main dining room. Several couples at the bar. Had to wait a few minutes for the hostess, which gave us an opportunity to view their decor. Main dining room is actually divided in two but was spacious. Waitress immediately stopped by to get our drinks settled. She was welcoming and friendly. Their menu had a lot of choices, so we just ordered the fried calamari to start. In the meantime, she brought warm rolls while we decided on entrees. Saw photos of their hamburgers and knew my husband would love it. I had a hard choice between the hangar steak or seafood linguini . The calamari came out, so I went for the linguini . The calamari was so Good! Some of the hot peppers were also fried , so be careful. Had a bite and was choking, but just ate more calamari. A winner! Entrees came out and both were so good! My husband was so happy. His hand cut fries were so good too. Cooked exactly as he liked, with Gorgonzola for the cheese. My linguine was really good too. Had scallops and shrimp. There was so much pasta, I couldn't finish. Took it home. Unfortunately, no room for dessert, but I hear their crème brûlée is good too. Have to try it next time. Service was really good. Our waitress checked on us quite a bit. Checkout didn't take long either. In all, we had a terrific meal and good time. Can't wait to return. If you're interested in a good night, stop on by.

I can honestly say this is the BEST DINER in the area. The menu is quite large, but they can whip…read moreyou a meal packed with flavor. I tried the seafood-stuffed mushroom, and it blew my mind how good it was. I ordered more of it to take home. I'm looking forward to getting this again. Service is good as always, and coming here after is the best time; it's not as busy, and you can have a peaceful late lunch.

Needed a hearty breakfast and we got it. The spinach Benedict was amazing - good flavor and well…read moreprepared. The nutellla pancakes and the Dutch apple pancakes were scrumptious and rich and huge! It's a classic diner feel with slightly lackluster service but we enjoyed the food a lot.

Went here for the first time, and am probably wavering between a 3.5 and a 4 -- but rounded up to 4…read morebecause of our lovely server, Louie. My friend and I both had burgers, which were delicious -- but what were REALLY awesome were the french fries. Slim, perfectly cooked and salted -- hoo mama. Other reviewers have mentioned that the menu has more of an Asian influence -- this continues to be true, and in fact, when we return I'd like to try some of those more specifically Asian or Asian-inspired dishes. One thing I perceived, though, was that the pickles on the burger were brined in something that tasted almost seafood-y -- I'm allergic so I don't think it was actual fish sauce or something, but something that gave it a slight fishy taste, like when you have seaweed. Anyway, that was the only thing I didn't care for -- but it didn't bother me enough to not want to try again! We loved the ambience and the location was also super convenient with free parking in the back. I'll update my review after my next visit!

3.5 stars We were on…read moreour way home from a road trip and were looking for a great lunch spot on our route, when we came across Foundry Kitchen and Tavern, which was located in the quaint town of Sandy Hook. As we drove through the village, we saw the restaurant on our left-hand side. It was housed in a historical brick building with a sprawling deck overlooking the Pootatuk River. It was a beautifully sunny day, so I immediately suggested that we dine outside. Unfortunately for us, the part of the balcony that was covered and offering live acoustic music was completely full. That meant that we were seated on the far edge of the patio with no shield from the strong sun or any ability to hear the tunes. In addition to the unideal seating, the food took a very long time to arrive, so I just sat there roasting. The server offered to move us inside, but we stuck it out for the view. I had ordered the Fattoush Salad with Chicken. The Mediterranean bowl included mixed greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, kalamata olives, and fried naan croutons, though I had omitted the red onion that was also supposed to be in the blend. I had asked for the red wine vinaigrette on the side and wound up not using much of it. The salad was fresh and tasty, but the chicken had an odd preparation. It was not grilled (like I would have hoped for a healthy salad topper) and not deep-fried, but was roasted or pan-fried or something, which I had not expected. It had a crispy skin, but remained reasonably tender at least. I also grabbed a few of my partner's fries, which were excellent. After we wrapped up the meal, I stopped inside to cool off and use the facilities, which consisted of a singular, unisex bathroom in the corner of the rustic dining room. There was a bit of a line, and they could certainly have benefitted from additional restrooms. I really did like the antique atmosphere at Foundry Kitchen and Tavern, but I think that the heat just made the experience a bit challenging for me. I would definitely consider returning, but would be more diligent in my seating and food selections.

Came here with some friends for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of this…read moreplace. From the outside, it is unassuming and seems like a very casual eatery. The food was so fresh and the flavors were really bright and complex. The eggplant parm was truly something special. The sauce was very well balanced and robust. The other dishes were also very good: fish and chips had a great batter to fish ratio. Jillian was our server and she was very helpful in providing guidance on the menu. This was truly a lovely dining experience and it is clear there is a lot of care put into the food.

My husband and I are from the area our entire lives We…read morereferred our son and his wife, who were visiting From from Florida, to go to your restaurant for their anniversary First, they were seated outside and ignored. They literally contemplated at least three times on whether or not to just leave. They moved inside.... to where a large group of people came in who were obnoxious rude loud and talking about things in public that should not be talked about The server attended to them immediately and often Our sons service was horrible The food was average at Best... They both had leftovers and chose not to take them home They were Very very disappointed ... we will not recommend again

Visited this lovely old fashioned diner! Walking in, the ambiance and atmosphere were welcoming…read moreand comfortable. Countertop dining as well as tabled seating. Very kind smiles and great service from the wait staff. Ordered an Italian omelette (no tomatoes). Home fries well done. Absolutely delicious! I enjoyed every bite! Will definitely come back next time I am in the area!

The food is consistently fantastic, and the service is just as good. We've had Jake as our server a…read morefew times now, and every time he reminds us why we keep coming back -- friendly, attentive, and magically appearing right when the coffee gets low. And let's talk about those hash browns. I order them burned. Not "lightly crispy." I'm talking crispy-with-commitment. They came out EXACTLY how I like them -- perfection. The crab cake Benedict? So good I briefly considered not sharing a bite. Great service, excellent staff, great food, and always worth the trip. Highly recommend!