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Elmer's Diner

3.6 (174 reviews)
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Good for kids

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Chicken with Artichoke and mushrooms
Claudine R.

Updating my review based on their breakfast. Had 3 eggs over easy with bacon and substituted home fries for grilled tomatoes, and it was scrumptious! The price for breakfast was reasonable. Service was friendly and attentive this time.

Chicken pot pie which was also awesome!
M.Nyte S.

This place is amazing. The owner is a fantastic person who knows a lot about life I suggested reducing yourself and being a gentleman. I love the eggs Benedict at this restaurant. No matter what time of day that you order from them the food is fresh and delicious. God loves Elmer's Diner and so do I. Amen

Large fresh side salad with Balsamic dressing that accompanied the Roast Chicken dinner.
Robin B.

I feel like I have to give this 5 stars based on it was quite the meal after all the other places were closed. The menu is so ambitious and usually that doesn't work out. Maybe I got lucky but the dish I chose was ambitious and they hit it quite well. I ordered the Half Roast Chicken dinner. It came with a salad that was fresh and quite tasty with a balsamic dressing. The meal itself was quite amazing. The Chicken was delicious, it was accompanied by a delicious home made type stuffing, roasted potatoes, and veggies which in this case was some delicious Corn on the Cob as well as some Carrots. It really was a plate of comfort and hit the spot! Service was friendly and attentive. But the best part was a Chocolate Egg Cream drink! I ordered it after the meal as a sort of dessert. It was so tasty! I am not from this region and have never had one before and now I wonder how I made it this far in life without one! If I am ever back in Danbury I would definitely try this place again.

November, 2024
Rich B.

And for my 300th Yelp review....Elmer's. First of all, high props to Elmer's for 24/7 in this day and age, where eateries are reducing days and / or hours. Let's start w parking. Very small lot entered off of a very busy street by going down and around. Entrance and exit in the same spot. Very tight turn radius once you're in the lot, which is full during busy times. Difficult to turn around, and suicidal to back out. So you end w partial to total gridlock waiting for a spot to open. Extremely dangerous and a bit frustrating. Anyway, inside w my nephew-in-law. Seated in a booth quickly, menu proffered, drink orders taken. Somewhat crowded, but service very good. I had the Elmer's omelet (3 eggs, mozz, smoked turkey sausage, some veggies), w hash brown and toast. Artie had the Elmer burger w fries. My omelet was overcooked, the hash browns were a deep-fried greasy patty (like McDonald's). Coffee was excellent. Artie liked his burger which came in a tortilla w salsa. He didn't really touch his fries which looked like they had sat under a heat lamp for awhile. Overall, a bit unimpressive for me. 3 stars

hair on my plate

this is absurd, I was expecting a beautiful breakfast with my wife. we order pancakes and a burger, the burger was undercooked and the fries were soggy, the pancakes were very cold and bland, come to find out that there was a hair. I will never come back to this establishment.

Mediterranean Wrap
Kelly Y.

A Solid diner in the Danbury area with friendly service, large menu, that serves food quickly and it was all good. We stopped in for dinner when in the area and everyone enjoyed their food! My husband especially enjoyed the complimentary pasta salad they gave at the start of our meal. One of my children was excited to see curly fries on the menu and had to get them. I was told the chicken tenders were great as was our Mediterranean wrap and tuna club sandwich. Their Cole slaw which I did not get a picture of was also very fresh and great. Definitely recommend this diner if you are in the area!

Used to be fantastic! Food. Has declined a lot. What happened? It seems the quality of food is marginal.

Missy A.

Was in the area for an appointment and needed breakfast! Such a cute little diner. Very clean and the staff was great! I created my own platter. I think the diner should add it to the menu and call it "Missys breakfast feast" . I had scrambled eggs, Canadian bacon, home fries with cheese and gravy, rye toast, and avocado. I paid about 17$ for it, and when I tell you it was worth it... it was so worth it. Everything was delicious! My favorite part was the home fries! My server was great. If I'm ever back in the area, I will definitely return!

Matzo Ball Soup
Samantha V.

Can I start by admitting the past month we have been ordering in so much. Tonight was Diner food from Elmer's. Linguini Napatolena - this is a garlic lovers dream actual garlic you can taste. The melted cheese gives it that extra goodness. So I would not be eating all carbs I got a side of two meatballs and sauce. The meatballs - not good. The soup though - awesome. Nice matzo ball, nice pieces of chicken with onions and carrots chopped perfectly. Next time I will get a bowl of soup instead of a cup! @Elmer P - Everything was GREAT except the meatballs. I started the review with a good thing and ended with a good thing.

Caroline H.

Went there with my brother for a quick break and had a blt club We enjoyed the time and looking at pictures of my nieces new baby.

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Food is amazing. Only bad thing is that they stole my red juul and denied it‍watch out guys

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6 years ago

The customer service is impeccable, The Brazilian burger is the best, I highly recommended trying.

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6 years ago

The best!! Our Sunday morning routine! Always Delicious and fabulous!!!!! Waiters are always so kind and go above and beyond

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Great value! Good food and low prices. Nice service and local clientele. No problem spending hours talking among friends. Felt welcome!

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6 years ago

Buffalo Chicken Wrap!! Can not go wrong with this choice it's one my favorites in the area!

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8 years ago

I have been there many times, and I've always experienced good food at good prices, friendly service, and a comfortable environment.

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9 years ago

Classic Danbury eatery with a welcoming environment, good food, and friendly staff. I even eat their salmon during Lent. 5/5.

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7 years ago

Their Nutella French toast is my favorite item on the menu. The employees are nice and have a great setting.

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Great place for breakfast with my family. Nice and friendly staff. Prices are great. Keep in mind it is a diner.

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15 years ago

Great service. Incredibly fast to get the food you ordered. Affordable and very good food for a diner. Best diner in Danbury in my opinion.

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I've been going here for several years now and the Buffalo chicken wrap is my favorite.

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3.1(496 reviews)
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We decided to stop here again on our yearly return as snowbirds and were so glad! We had enough…read morefor our dinner tonight after 4 days of highway driving. The staff is very attentive and kind. The menu is varied to the point of having difficulty choosing. We chose Hungarian stuffed cabbage and trio salad. HUGE portions are their signature. My meal came with a cup of soup & I chose matzo ball. Also, I chose baked potato and chickpea salad and a side tossed salad. I do not eat processed sugar and they had oil and vinegar to dress the tossed salad. We had 2 large pieces of challah bread with it and hubby had half of a lemon danish for his dessert, saving the rest for tonight. The bakery section is very impressive and I would have had a very hard time back in my sugar addicted days. This place is already on my calendar for next year's return. I had a neat conversation with our waitress about Amorgos and Santorini Greece. This family does a great job of serving the community!

Tried this place for the first time, as it's super convenient to get to (easy on/off I-84). Once…read moreyou go in, you can't help but not miss the confection of cookies and muffins at the front counter. The London broil wrap was cooked well, but I eventually had to eat it with a fork and knife because it was so oily. Overall, a good selection of your typical diner offerings of wraps, sandwiches, burgers, and salads that make them a reliable staple most anywhere. I would definitely return if I was in the area.

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Rosy Tomorrows Restaurant - Tai Thai Chicken Salad. Not the best picture- but very tasty.

Rosy Tomorrows Restaurant

3.9(474 reviews)
3.3 mi
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This is an eclectic old world style bar and restaurant, easily visible from I-84 in Danbury near…read morethe NY border. The place is built around memorabilia from Danbury's history including a model train that runs around the bar ($0.25) and other interesting oddities. Service is super fun and friendly and our server Natalia was outstanding! Pub food was great- our wings, potato skins, and spinach and artichoke dip (served with veggies and chips and garlic bread strips) We had a great meal and a great time!

Five stars all the way. This place is family owned and operated for more than 40 years, and you can…read morefeel the pride the moment you walk in. The walls are covered with relics from the old Great Danbury Fair, and the 100-year-old bar gives the whole place a warm, lived-in charm that feels real, not staged. We tried the SouthWest Eggrolls with the guacamole ranch dipping sauce and they were seriously good. The Mushroom Panini was packed with portobello mushrooms, fresh mozzarella, red pepper pesto, tomatoes, and greens on rustic crust bread. Add Rosy's fries and you're set. The Pastrami on a Pretzel Roll was another winner with sautéed onions, Swiss, and whole grain mustard. Also came with Rosy's fries, which we happily demolished. Rebeca, our server, was awesome. Friendly, quick, and on top of everything without hovering. Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Can't wait to come back.

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4.4(124 reviews)
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No more. I've given up on this place. I went a few times in the past and it was "good enough."…read moreUnfortunately, the two most recent times I walked out very frustrated. Today, I ordered Crab Cakes Benedict and as they were being brought to the table I smelled a strong fishy smell and I have a weak sense of smell. I took one bite and lo and behold, it tasted off. I let them know and asked for just regular Eggs Benedict. She asked if I wanted Canadian Bacon and I asked for other options, and decided on regular bacon. I waited a little bit and they brought it out with Canadian Bacon, not regular bacon, I was about to just take it off and eat it but the girl realized her mistake and said she would fix it. By the time they brought out the "third" version we barely had any time left. It comes time to pay and the bill has Crab Cakes Benedict $20. I mentioned it to the server because what I ate was cheaper and she said "the kitchen told me to charge you that." Excuse me?! You mean the fishy, old crabcakes that could have gotten me sick? Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting. I honestly couldn't believe the audacity. Also, SHAME ON THEM for trying to get away with that--what about someone else that doesn't notice or just acquiesces to not be a bother. Also, two weeks prior when we went, we were about 50% done with our meal and my young daughter suddenly had to use the restroom--I left my keys on the table and smiled at the servers on our way to the bathroom. I come back and our food was thrown out and my keys were at the hostess stand. Really?? They offered to remake the food after the fact but I had to get my daughter to school and we didn't have time. Never again Edit to add my response to the owner's reply: Ron, I'm happy for you and your crab cake business. I love crab cakes which is why I ordered them--there's absolutely no reason for me to not eat them after ordering. To reiterate, within the first bite, I noticed they tasted off, smelled off too--I didn't care to chance food poisoning. In your reply to my review, your accusation that I'm "trying to hurt a small business" is an interesting, if not telling choice of language and one that's quite incendiary. I posted my review on Google & Yelp, the two places that I use for reference. It's curious that you view this as an attempt to essentially dismantle your business. Review systems were put in place so that people can share their experiences and that is exactly what I have done.

Such a lovely little spot on my way to Ridgefield from upstate NY. I can always count on a great…read morebacon, egg and cheese here! I have also had a wonderful Mexican wrap here with eggs, bacon, and just the right amount of heat! Try it you'll love it.

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