Prices are better than other places and the food is sensational!!! The service is excellent, with a shout out to Maggie and Mabel. The Elm Diner ROCKS! read more

Ordered the prime rib tonight with baked potato didn't want to pay $4.95 for mash. Asked it to be medium well it came delivered like a piece of dried horse meat. Way way way well done. Surprising because their goods are usually good. Not sure who cooked it but wow was it dried out and tough not worth $25 for this order read more

Elm Diner - Cheeseburger club - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Came here with my sister on a Saturday morning. My sister had the French toast with eggs and a side of bacon, and she had no complaints. I went with the avocado Benedict it was okay, nothing to brag about. The service was friendly and efficient. They stopped by often to refill our coffees. It's a nice spot for a casual, chill meal. read more

2.5 stars New to West Haven and wanted to try their pancakes and support a local restaurant. The place was very clean. Several signs on door. Bathroom for customers only. No oets. Please don't touch blinds. It was a little overkill. My server was excellent and breakfast came out quickly. The plates were a bit old and faded. Eggs cooked nicely. Bacon was limp and undercooked which made it taste fatty. My coffee and oj were good. The pancakes looked beautiful but were so disappointing. They were thick and very vanilla tasting not buttermilk. And they were served with a very cheap pancake syrup. Definitely not my first choice to return. read more

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Did not feel comfortable or welcomed walking in. The waitress wasn't friendly acted like she was doing us a favor. The food was ok, not great. read more

The atmosphere is nothing special but the food is decent and the service is as well. They do not rush you if you want to sit and talk over coffee or food or whatever. read more

Staff is really friendly and helpful. The food is great especially the breakfast, their pancakes are delicious. It's reasonably priced too!

Stopped by this morning to have breakfast with my Brother. I had a Fajita Omelette and Coffee which was tasty, but the SERVICE we received from Nicole was Phenomenal. She was attentive (timely refills of my coffee), Courteous and Outgoing; She's the consummate professional. Nicole's emphasis on SERVICE makes the ELM DINER an eatery that I'll frequent. read more

The first time I ever stepped into Elm Diner was right after my sorority initiation in April 2022. Little did I know that visit would mark the beginning of a beautiful chapter. I didn't make it back until around December 2023, then not again until early fall 2024, and I've been kicking myself ever since for waiting so long between visits. From that moment on, Elm became my go to spot..my little safe haven whenever I needed comfort, good food, or just a familiar, welcoming atmosphere. In fact, I've gone so often since then that I now proudly consider myself a regular. Now, with graduation just days away, I'm filled with gratitude...and more than a little sadness knowing my visits will be far less frequent. But if life takes me to grad school in either upstate New York or back to Connecticut, Elm will absolutely be one of my first stops. The staff here? Beyond wonderful. I don't even know their names (yet), but every interaction has made me feel like part of their family. There's a warmth and familiarity to this place that's impossible to fake making it more than just a diner. And don't even get me started on the menu..it never disappoints. From egg avocado sandwiches to late night mashed potatoes, everything hits the spot. It's the kind of place you can rely on, over and over again. To the team at Elm: An endless thank you for unknowingly being such a main part of my college experience. You've fed my stomach very well and my soul. I'll miss you more than I can put into words. I'll be back one day and I promise, I'll finally learn your names. (And yes... I'm sobbing as I write this. Totally not planned.) read more

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Great food at affordable prices. Staff is chatty and quick! Elm Diner in West Haven is a good bet, if you're in the mood for fast hot dishes like breakfast plates, burgers served by mouthy waitresses. Everyone (guest and staff) talk the dailies. Their interior is bright, well-kept and safe for all visitors. There are booth tables and bar area to relax. Elm's menu is quite large and varied. Coffee and orange juice basics tasted good. Outside parking is ample and the menu is legit large. Elm is open late. Neat spot that will not hustle you out the door. Paying cash is faster. Review: 4 read more

For Valentine's Day, me and my partner decided to go to Elm Diner to give it a try. We are native to this area but never have been there surprisingly. This is located in a plaza just incase you are wondering. As I walked in, I was greeted by a very nice woman that I believe is named Nicole. She was very nice, kind and energetic. The type of woman whose job can only be done by her because she does it so well. She quickly got us started with water and came back in a speedy time to take our order. We ordered about 5 grilled cheeses, a 2 stack Nutella French toast and a side of fries. She told us that the fry portions are pretty big so we decided to go with the one. She was right, because by the end of my meal I was stuffed. The food was overall great quality. When you go to a diner, you expect that DINER TASTE. That DINER FEEL. Everything you want. Grilled cheese was amazing. Good amount of cheese and great butter taste. We did ask for a side of ranch and it was a little thick, but still good nonetheless. I usually am not a fan of crinkle cut fries, but the fries here were very good. In comparison to other diners, they were good but not a full 10/10. The way the diner looks is straight from early 2000's. Table was clean, bathrooms were cleaner. I love the vibes. I had a good experience and I will be back! read more

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The food is wonderful and the staff is always amazing when I go in to order my pick up orders every now and then.

Great fluffy pancakes love that the syrup isn't the regular sugary cracker syrup area of s a bit rough but breakfast was reasonably priced and tasted great read more

Elm Diner is one of our favorite comfort spots to eat in the area but though a lot of things are fantastic there is room for improvement. Service is always great, and we love most menu items. However, it seems as though they recently changed the pickles they serve with sandwiches. Elm Diner had my favorite pickles probably of all time. I never left without ordering an extra side of them to take home. Now they are just generic dill chips. So disappointing. The steak fries are also horrible, and any other type of fry is an up charge. read more

I would like to add a disclaimer: This is a Diner Review. My expectations are that it is a Diner. It is not going to be a four star dining experience. I am not going to order the lobster because I do not hate myself enough. But you know what? Very good turkey club (failing myself as a vegetarian here) and a very good Reuben (my gf claims; I haven't tried it and have no sense of her experience with Reubens but good relationships are built on trust) I regularly order delivery from here and I get it faster than just about anywhere. When I go there, I get a proper diner waitress who is only half interested in what's going on. Perfection. Its not the nicest diner in terms of like... the vibe. Could be a bit more kitschy and its a bit too well lit but that's ok. Nobody's perfect. Its my go-to diner of choice in the New Haven area. It serves hot food at a reasonable price and time frame. It didn't change my oil or help me lose weight, because its a Diner. read more

I have driven by this place more times than I can count. But DoorDash decided to send me a lovely promo code so I opted for this restaurant from a specific list of eateries. Always one for an amazing seafood dish I saw that they had baked stuffed shrimp. It came with a side salad, mashed potatoes and gravy and corn. I believe there was also the option to get white rice along with other vegetables. But mashed potatoes and corn go hand-in-hand. I ordered online and the food was ready upon my arrival. The interaction was very brief being that I paid online. But overall it was pleasant. The diner was spacious and very clean. There was also ample parking in a lot. The shrimp are OK. The taste was good, the stuffing was a lot of breading with small salad shrimp incorporated into it. It had a good flavor but it wasn't a seafood stuffing. The mashed potatoes were OK, the gravy was pretty good. After eating the bread stuffed shrimp and several forkfuls of the mashed potatoes I was not able to touch the salad nor the corn. All in all it was a decent experience and I wouldn't mind going again to try something else. They appear to have a nice breakfast selection. read more

Elm Diner - Salad with Dressing - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

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I ordered delivery. I got Chocolate chip Pancakes, scambled eggs, and chocolate milkshake. The shake was tasty but not very thick. But then, its a diner, not an ice cream shop. The eggs were good. But the pancakes were DELICIOUS!! They arrived hot, had just the right amount of chips, and were soft and buttery. I couldn't finish them. read more

Elm Diner - Chocolate chip pancakes - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

I used to be a regular here and I forgot why I stopped coming, today I remembered why, they stopped serving wine and the food is meh at best. I ordered a panini sandwich which I customized. The sandwich was made to order but it was dry and not griddled. Aren't panini's supposed to be griddled? read more

My son and I ate at Elm Diner on a Sunday at around 1:00 p.m. It was our first visit and we were quickly seated. The restaurant is bright, the staff is very friendly and the menu has quite a large variety to choose from. Also it is very accessible for the disabled. They appear to have a lot of repeat customers which is a good sign for any restaurant. I ordered Eggplant Parmesan with Ziti and a garden salad. The salad was so fresh and colorful with different greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and olives but more importantly it was served with homemade Italian salad dressing. It was great. The main entree' was served hot and large enough that I took a large portion of it home. I was very happy with the food, it was made perfectly and delicious. I was happy we chose to eat there. My son had chosen a Greek omelet with Grits, toast and coffee. He was also impressed with the food and said that he would put this restaurant on his list. This visit was an enjoyable experience and we will be going back and/or ordering take-out. I highly recommend you try this neighborhood restaurant. read more

Just ate here and I wasn't disappointed the food here is simply incredible nothing like it anywhere else I loved the chicken tenders and fries loved it just loved it. Couldn't ask for better service my server was always right on point. The cookies are especially mouth watering I couldn't ask for anything better. Thank you guys for a good night we'll needed I will be back for more food chicken tenders were just out of this world. read more

We live out of town but we do stop by occasionally. Every time we do we have been pleased. The food is great, but even better, the staff has been fantastic. I highly recommend The Elm Diner to everyone. read more

This is a west haven gem. The food is soooooo good. The staff is great. Always friendly and great with the kids. I ordered chocolate lemon pancakes and they were amazing. I can't wait to have them again read more

Pleasant diner breakfast, large portions. Having dropped the lid of the dutch oven on my foot, it's a (literal) pain to walk further than my front door, so I took advantage of a free delivery offer to have many exciting and reheatable boxes of food brought to me. (Yes, I feel guilty for not supporting closer restaurants.) The food is right on target for what I expect from a diner. The waffle is a waffle. The farmer's omelet is luscious and uses fresh mushrooms. The cheese blintz order is enormous. On at least one major delivery site, their menu is so smartly laid-out that I somehow ordered a Boston cream donut, and I don't intend to regret it. If I lived down the block from this one, I'd have no hesitation about making it a regular hangout. read more

Three of us went there for lunch recently & as usual our eggs & hamburger sandwiches were very good. They always have good food & good service. read more

Stopped by the Elm diner while coming down 95 and looking for some late night food. A little off the beaten path but well worth the drive. Nice big portions of tasty food I was there with two friends and everyone was delighted. read more

This is a solid diner. People were nice. Had steak and eggs. Everything came out fine. Home fries were browned nicely. Steak was a good size. Pancakes were good, not exceptional. Coffee was a little weak. Overall, a good experience and would come back when in the area. read more

Elm Diner - Steak and eggs - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Good old diner to go with the boys. Food is good if you're hungry get the hungry man definitely a go to. Quick and peaceful. You can never go wrong! read more

This is my favorite place for breakfast! I also come at other times of the day, but I'm a regular breakfast client 6-7 days per week. Staff is friendly and efficient. Food is delicious. Prices are very reasonable for the aPlenty of parking. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

Went for breakfast this morning. The service was excellent, (Eric?) new guy with tats! Food was delicious! Menu was amazing, huge! The desert case looked delectable! Going back! read more

This place has great french toast with strawberries and whipped cream, the lady who served us was very kind and showed a great deal of hospitality to my family and I, and there's an overall welcoming feeling to the place, definitely coming again! read more

Elm diner has just steadily gone down hill. I got food poisoning from the chicken salad on Christmas Eve and couldn't celebrate with family last year it was so bad my family wanted to take me to the er.. We decided to try again due to new management and us living down the block but each time the food quality Is horrible. I ordered French toast with banana. I've never had bananas smell bad. Idk what this green thing in on it and they're pretty much black. I couldn't even eat the French toast because the bananas made it smell so bad. Just say you don't have bananas instead of selling this to a customer this is the last time I eat there. read more

Elm Diner - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

I being here 4th times already! The food is amazing and the people who served there too! But the owner sorry for my language she is ( a asshole) today 5/1/2021 we came here for lunch and they give us a table in the back! Witch I don't have not problem! Minutes later we got our food. Some family of the lady start to open the door will we was waiting all the tissue went out of the table we have dust on our food. You even can see it on the soda. ( if you go to the back you can see how close the door is to the Main Street witch is more nasty the fact we are eating and they don't care we are there ) we was the only ones in the back in that moment. We decided to get up pay and go and we try to give a complaint to the owner and she was totally a asshole sorry my language but I'm so mad the fact she totally ignoring us and didn't even give us a apology But she have the balls to say ( WHAT YOU WANT ME TO DO? ) like really! This is your restaurant and you are going to give me this actitud! Note: we pay and then give the complain just in case she thought it was cuz we want free food! read more

Elm Diner - Restaurant - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Elm Diner is probably one of the best diners in West Haven. The service is great and the food is pretty good. I have eaten here a few times and I have never been disappointed. I stopped by one Saturday night after going out in New Haven and wanted to get something small to eat. I ordered a stack of pancakes with banana and chocolate chips. Very good! My order came out quickly and the waitress checked back with me a couple times to see if I needed anything else. I have also stopped by and grabbed their homemade soups to go. If you are feeling under the weather, this is the soup to get! I don't know what is in their soup, but I sure feel better after eating it! read more

Elm Diner - Late night pancakes ...chocolate chip & banana - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Heads up - credit card machine down! Cash only! (ATM inside, $1.75 surcharge) (More to come on the review soon!) read more

I've ordered through door dash from here three times in a week because the food is amazing. The sandwiches are packed with meat and so big I could barely get my mouth around it. The milkshakes, deserts, soup is all wonderful this is my new favorite place. Try it you won't be disappointed. read more

I absolutely love this place for breakfast! It's like having a home cooked breakfast without the cooking and clean up. I have tried many of the selections and have not been disappointed yet. I think my favorite is the corned beef hash. It reminds me of my favorite diner in the south. 10/10 recommend. read more

Elm Diner - Front of the menu - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

I have been here many times over the years , tried many different meals including breakfast , lunch and dinner . The owner John remembers us every time and welcomes us like it is his home. The staff is friendly and efficient . I really like this place. The portions are enormous, perfect for a large appetite or to share and are consistently good. What more is there to say? read more

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I'm visiting West Haven and I've been to a couple of other diners and I would rank this one the best, above the rest. The inside decor is very pleasing to the eye. It's clean and updated with a modern look, but still has that diner feel to it. What a great place to satisfy all of your cravings because it has an extensive menu. I ordered the chicken soulvaki platter, which came with the chicken soulvaki, greek salad, and a side. The portion was a bit over whelming and that's not a complaint because I ended up making two meals out of it. The price was right as well. After I was done eating, I took a stroll over to the dessert case and everything is freshly made by the in house baker and it all looked delicious. I went for the carrot cake and again I was able to make it into two desserts. The carrot cake was moist and sweet and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I know when I come back to West Haven, I will definitely make this place part of my itinerary! read more

Elm Diner - Homemade carrot cake made by the in house baker. Yum! - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

First time ordering here and when we started to eat the dessert we got a bite of mold. Would not go back here. read more

Elm Diner - Boston cream pies filled with mold on the inside - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Elm Diner in West Haven has recently gotten new ownership and it shows in a GOOD WAY. Previously, it was just 'meh' diner food with neon yellow turkey gravy. Not sure when but new owners took over and it's a totally different experience. Food is actually FRESH. We Ordered the Yankee pot roast the other day and meat was tender and cut with a fork. They use fresh veggies (seem to be big on carrots), homemade mashed potatoes, etc. it tastes like my grandmother made it. Soups too! Typically places hide the flavor with salt but their soups are homemade and the least salty restaurant soup I can recall. Also ordered the strawberry shortcake - very good as well. If you haven't given them a try in awhile, I highly recommend it. Side note - delivery was FAST. Door Dash said 45 minutes, we got our order in about 25. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. read more