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Elm Street Diner

3.6 (79 reviews)
Closed • 8:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Kids Mac & cheese
Will D.

Very solid diner, it's just pricey, even for the regular, non-crazy food. We ordered the crispy chicken wrap, which had avocado and bacon in it among other things, and a kids mac and cheese. The wrap came out to $22 with curly fries, which felt a bit steep. The ambiance is fun and modern inside, but the booths aren't that comfortable. Someone behind me kept bumping me from behind. Great servers and had a nice time. I'd probably come back for some of the outrageous eats with family or friends but not for a normal meal.

Donuts
Sarah B.

I'll start to say that we didn't order any of the wild dishes that they are more well known for. We ordered pretty standard food, but I will say the portion sizes were great and all the food was delicious. The staff was very nice and attentive. They brought us some of their house made donuts near the end of the meal on the house. I imagine they were maybe making a new batch and had leftovers (I saw them taking some donuts to another table too). Or maybe it was because we went with the small child and they thought it would be nice for her. Either way, it was very nice. The decor and atmosphere is really nice. I really enjoyed the vibe. They definitely have some epic dishes on their menu that I think we will come back to try on a day when we don't have a young kid in tow. It's definitely meant more for adults than children, although kids aren't out of place there. We had the souvlaki platter, the grains and greens salad bowl, and the kids Mac and cheese. Everything was just really good. Very filling, very homey, and large portions at a good price point. The donuts were the cakey homemade ones with cinnamon sugar and they were perfect. Overall, would definitely come back. Definitely want to try some of their more creative and bonkers menu items.

Crystal C.

After seeing all the Tik Tok videos of the food here, we just had to stop in while we were driving through town. I was pumped that parking was free, just around the corner in a garage. Super surprised that it wasn't slammed. We walked right in at lunch time and were just about the only ones there. The menu is overwhelming. I feel like I'd need to eat here for like a month straight to actually try everything that I want to. My son eats like a bird so he stuck to the "basic" menu and got the cookies and cream waffle. That was breakfast, lunch and dessert all in one. They did not skip on the crushed oreos. My daughter and I needed to see some of the viral dishes for ourselves so we stuck to the Social Media section of the menu. She got the Fried Chicken Mac N Cheese burrito and I got the Smash Wrap. Neither one of us finished even half of our mains. They are huge! Bigger isn't always better but the quality was not lost in the size. They were also delicious. We both loved the mac n cheese filling. Our waitress was super sweet and when she found out we were traveling, she threw in some complimentary "famous" cinnamon sugar donuts for the ride. I forgot to get a pic of those, but they were nice and fresh, even after we waited a few hours before eating them because we just about rolled out of there after eating so much. We will have to stop back in another time to share one of the gigantic milkshakes.

Arnold Palmer
Jenny J.

It was just okay overall. There were plenty of tables and no wait at all on a Saturday at 1pm. The appetizer sampler was good, especially the onion rings and egg rolls, which were the best part. The Caesar crunchwrap tasted good but felt a bit heavy. The kids breakfast was perfect, though. The milkshakes were definitely over the top but in a fun way and big enough for all 7 of us to share. The place was clean and staff were fine.

Ellen L.

The milkshakes is water down not as thick as i expected, guess they didn't add icecream. It's like drinking sugar water with artificial strawberries flavor. ............Tried the one at Sherwood diner which is so much better. We ordered two Steak & egg , both steaks came out well done when asked for medium rare, the home fries don't taste good at all. Our sever doesn't seems to care, idk just the feeling... after we mentioned the steak was not done right, we didn't get any reaction back.. oh well... The curly fries is way too salty......so, conclusion it's bad quality and overpriced for this level. I tried blueberry waffle (didn't bother to take any picture anymore, waffle is too mushy, no flavor, only ate a quarter of it. I brought my family over to try because of all the nice reviews, walking out disappointed.

Treat station
Anika T.

Have been to the sister location before and decided to try this location out. It's located in a plaza that's pretty set back and you will miss it If you are not careful. Staff was super attentive Good came out fast but was pretty highly priced 6 wings came out to 15.00 while the wings were good and had great flavor that price is steep. The French toast was a huge portion and packed with yummy goodness The corned beef was ok it didn't taste homemade though (the menu you said homemade that's why I chose it) They take credit card and tip minimum option is 18 percent and then goes up from there (what happened to 15 percent) you can customize your own tip amt too Parking is street or garage Stamford location in our opinion is better

Inside as you walk in
Willie W.

We decided to try this restaurant as it's new and close to our home. As we walked in on a Sunday afternoon we were surprisingly seated quickly. Ordered an appetizer and two entrees. My wife's food was very good, mine was ok - (the lamb was a bit too salty on the gyro and too crispy for my taste). However their onion rings were amazing. The portion size was off the charts. They even also brought us two 'on the house' donuts which were delicious. The restaurant isn't huge but had a nice open layout with good space between tables. Thanks to Miguel our waiter who made sure we had what we needed at our table. Would we go back, yes we would recommend however I would try something different.

Hot honey fried chicken cheeseburger
Steven B.

Cool, relaxed atmosphere. The staff had energy and made a good espresso martini. The chicken cheeseburger was a piled high, delicious nap starter. There is a bunch of crazy menu items that I will need to come back and try.

Interior (just as they were closing)

My friends and I wanted to see what the fuss was about, so we went here for lunch. Wow am I glad we did. Ambience wasn't anything special but the waitstaff were enthusiastic and they know how to have fun (two of them randomly broke out into song behind the bar). Food was spectacular. I started with the gnocchi alla vodka. The gnocchi was the perfect texture; pillowy with a bit of bite. The vodka sauce was creamy, cheesy and savory. Since this restaurant is all about over the top meals, they dropped a Parmesan encrusted fried burrata on top, which was crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. I loved this immensely. Then I got something off the viral section of the menu;: the fried chicken Mac n cheese monster burrito. The Mac n cheese tasted very average, but the fried chicken had an excellent flavor and the "special sauce" is definitely worthy of being called special. Smoky, creamy and wonderfully seasoned. Thankfully they give you a syringe filled with it when they bring it to you; I made sure to use it ALL. It also comes with waffle fries which were seasoned as if they were curly fries; they were crispy and very delicious. Believe the hype!! This place is fantastic and I highly recommend it!!

Bar area
Jess L.

My family and I were able to snag a table ahead of the lunch rush. The menu is certainly quite innovative, and the pics on Yelp helped us narrow down our best options. The Brunch Crunch Wrap was definitely the most interesting and really tasty. Definitely use the dipping sauce. My breakfast burger was pretty average but large. Service was a bit on the slower side, but the fun bustle of an upscale diner kept our conversation going.

Interior mural
d s.

Food was good. We avoided the spectacular dishes seen on Instagram. At 9am, their donuts had yet to be delivered from their other location. This location was more difficult to locate as the entrance isn't off the sidewalk out front. Avoid the internet inspired dishes and your meal will be reasonably priced. Bathrooms and dining area were clean. Service seemed slow (as place wasn't full.)

Lunchtime!
Mark W.

Today, I decided to do a daring order on UberEats and finally get around to trying out Elm Street Diner. I've been meaning to give this place a try ever since I first learned about their Stamford location on DevourPowerTV's YouTube shorts, and especially after I learned they were opening up a location here in Norwalk! I actually almost went on their first Friday night, but I didn't want to be walking into a crowded space with a big backpack full of stuff. If I had gone that night, my review of this place would have been posted right there and then. So I had ordered up the Chicken Mozzarella Vodka Melt with Waffle Fries, and I was also supposed to get a Chocolate Shake to go along with it. That being said, I understand how stacked those milkshakes get, so I will not be holding anyone responsible for not getting the drink. I work 7 miles away in Wilton, so I get it is a big ask to deliver one of these to the next town over. I still want to try one in the future though. Now onto the food I got. I took these photos at work, but don't let the fact you have an aluminum bowl for this bowl fool you! These portions sizes are generous and will certainly hit the spot! The waffle fries are crack they are so addictive! The way they are seasoned is worth getting these alone. They go even better if you're out having a picnic and decided to bring this for lunch. As for the sandwich itself, they put in a chicken cutlet, a few mozzarella sticks, a healthy amount of vodka sauce, and of course I added bacon. Seriously, you'll love this sandwich! Oh, and I love how on my bag it says "Have a Great Day!" The fact they handwritten this tells me that customer service is at least something Elm Street Diner cares about. It's cute and very much appreciated, especially in times like these. Really, I only give this 4 stars and not 5 because I want to be able to give this restaurant a proper visit and try more of their items. If food keeps being this good and I get good in-person service, I'll gladly bump this up to a 5! That said, I will definitely order from here again!

Big Mac Quesadilla
Robert G.

I've been to the Stamford location a few times but this was my first time at this location. This location had a beautiful entrance with flowers and a fountain. The restaurant has the same spectacular comfort foods that are totally instagrammable and delicious. The staff is efficient and patient which is helpful because their menu can be very overwhelming.

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