There is a sign on the wall at Henry's that talks about home cooking. Outside I saw another sign pointing to comfort food. Those are perhaps two of the best ways to describe Henry's. He is super friendly. The food super good. It's a small quaint restaurant in the heart of Wallingford that could, if I'm being honest, use a bit of tidying up. That's the only reason I didn't give a 5. It's a bit out of our way but we keep returning and...we'll be back. read more

Henry's - American Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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Tromped around the Quinnipiac trail with family on an pre-spring Sunday and found Henry's to open. Gave it a shot and worth it. Very homey, welcoming, good place for kids. Corned beef hash was special that day and really good with all-day breakfast at 3 pm. Didn't bother with dinner that night, still filled up. Would go back if in the area again. read more

Food was okay. Place was not all that clean. After I was handed my debit card he put it on a sticky dirty countertop and I had to wash my debit card. Guy was super nice but I will be not be back. read more

It's fantastic. Henry is this sweet older man with such an effervescent quality to his personality. He was doing everything- cooking, waiting, making conversation. Just a sweet soul putting out good eats. There were only two other people in there when I went so it was quiet, comfortably warm (even while sitting by a window), no muss no fuss. The food was delicious. I got a turkey club, my mom got the steak sandwich- both were fab. Best turkey club I've had in a very long time. If you are feeling overwhelmed, in need of comfort, or if you're world weary, go to Henry's. PSA- the photo of the menu I took is just the dinner situation, I cannot attest to lunch or breakfast. Parking is in the back- turn down Wallace St and it'll be the first entrance on the right. read more

Henry's - Menu (they also have specials on the chalkboard) - American Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

We had first tried Henry's on a trip from California in 2021 and loved everything about it. The food, service and ambience were amazing. When we started planning our trip this year, our 11 year old's only request was a return to Henry's! We had lunch today and nothing had changed! I had the best corned beef reuben I have ever had. Son and hubby also enjoyed their sandwiches. Henry and his diner are still as charming as ever! read more

Yikes. Henry's gives me the same vibe as Scotty's - both in Wallingford. The floor and table were sticky. The placemat (paper) was seemingly reused. We were pestered by a gnat or 3. The waitress seemed like she didn't like her job. The minute I sat down, she asked if We were ready to order. Weird that by 9AM one of their specials was already 86ed. Not that I would have chosen it... My go to breakfast dish is an eggs Benedict-that's how I decide how good the restaurant is. When I read how they make theirs-with cheese sauce instead of hollandaise, I have to say No. I chose the 2 eggs over medium, rye toast and crispy bacon. The eggs were covered in butter and not fully cooked. The "toast" was not toasted. When I asked for a napkin I was told I already had one. Yep, the one I had was dirty. $25 for a not good breakfast was a real bummer. Do not recommend. read more

Henry's - a plate of breakfast foods - American Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Just had breakfast at Henry's used to be to go to a place for food. I wouldn't ask my worst enemy to go there. I got a child size portion. We waited almost 40 minutes for our food for absolutely nothing the three egg omelette look like one egg three bites and it's gone. Never mind that it sits under a heat lamp and lukewarm when I went in there to pay (we ate outside) there was another kids meal sitting underneath the heat lamp and she was busy, chattering at socializing with the customers . Save your money and go somewhere where you are taken care of and when you order three egg omelette, you actually get a a 3 egg omelette. read more

I love this restaurant! I'm from outside of Boston so this was my first time here. My family and I were looking for a place to eat breakfast at around 3, and most of our options were closed. We came in and were surprised to see no customers, but we stayed! The sweetest employee (Pia) helped us out, she gave us our drinks and sat us down. She was bubbling and super sweet :) She cooked our breakfast and I don't know if I was just really hungry but the food was DELICIOUS! I am a big cafe hopper and I always get omelettes, and that was by far the best omelette I think i've ever had - bacon ham and spinach omelette. Like MOUTHWATERING! My family - mom, dad, and aunt - also all loved their meals!! Pia was so sweet and Henry came in later and said hello. There was such a sweet home-town vibe and I wish I could come here every weekend!! read more

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Went for the first time today and was so glad I stopped in to eat! I had the beef tenderloin tips, scalloped potatoes and broccoli. It was one of the best meals I've ever had! I will definitely be going back. Henry was very friendly. read more

had breakfast for dinner here tonight and the food was delicious and the ambiance was so cozy. Henry took care of us and he was so kind. Superb service and I will be back. The english muffin was perfectly toasted and buttered as well. The bacon and home fries were crispy and flavorful and the eggs were cooked perfectly over-easy. Great breakfast spot. read more

Henry's - American Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

I pass by all the time and wanted to try this place for a while. It has a high Yelp rating (though no Elites) so figured it would be better than decent. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to the current rating. As I sat and waited for my friend to get there, I felt the urge to get up and leave. I should've listened to my gut, it's almost always correct. My friend always gets the Benedict when we go someplace new. When I saw it was topped with cheddar cheese sauce I got a sinking feeling. She wound up not getting the Benedict for that reason and instead went safe with two over easy eggs, rye toast. The eggs were greasy/buttery and underdone. It was not hot, likely sat waiting for my dish to be done. The pictures of the pies on Yelp look so good. The sign outside said strawberry shortcake. I was looking forward to something sweet. There was nothing sweet to be had. No pies. No muffins. No shortcake. I ordered the Tuscan grilled vegetable skillet. I didn't get Tuscan veggies or a skillet. It only had 3 pieces of potato. The toast was just one slice cut in half and barely toasted. Oh, and it had that cheddar cheese sauce on it! Not good. I guess I should've ordered the pancakes or French toast. They looked pretty good being delivered to other tables. The table was sticky, the paper mats looked reused and the waitress wasn't all that friendly, questioning each request we made, even for another napkin. Oh, we'll. On to the next place... read more

Henry's - "Tuscan" grilled vegetable "skillet". - American Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Found Henry's the day after 4th of July when we couldn't find a single breakfast place open. We walked in and were greeted warmly by a gentleman who was cooking and the server. He was so friendly and just seemed like he was really enjoying himself. We ordered the eggs benedict and chicken and waffles. Our food came out in a timely manner and was fresh. I had never had eggs Benny with cheddar cheese but I enjoyed it. My bf and I often get two different dishes and split them so I got to also try the chicken and waffles and it was also enjoyable. I found the service to be good considering there was just one person working and a couple tables came in after us. It's not the fanciest place but I thought it was cute and would come back again. read more

I love going to Henry's. The food is great and Henry is so friendly. More homey than a diner or restaurant.

Food was excellent, and came out very quickly. Our server may have also been the chef?? But we had a great experience. Left with a signature "Henry's" mug. Edited to include: we had the chocolate chip pancakes (kids) and the Dutch omelette--- sausage was excellent in the omelette! read more

We have been going to Henry's regularly for about a year now. It is one of our favorites! The business ebbs and flows (sometimes when you walk in no one else will be there), but this just means that you get personal service. The staff are always friendly and helpful. The food is delicious and classic diner style. We love this place! read more

So delicious! We had hash special, vegetable skillet, goat cheese tomato frittata, chocolate chip pancakes and banana Nutella waffles- excellent! We will be back!! read more

My wife and myself, along with my elderly mother stopped in at 5pm on a Wednesday. The place was totally empty. We all ordered the chicken pot pie because we had heard how good they were. The owner also said he had just made them. The food was terrible, the pot pies were more like burnt pea soup with a "toast topper" . No crust at all like a real pot pie. Not once did the owner come to our table after he served us. He knew what our response would be, terrible! This was the worst restaurant experience in our lives! read more

They have great service! Very personable and Henry is a sweet man. The food is mediocre at best. The food was extra greasy. The bacon seemed to be precooked then warmed in the microwave. My Western omelette was salty and overcooked. The blueberries were frozen and thawed out. The coffee - meh . The scrambled eggs were tough. It's expensive for the food quality but the people are nice. I won't return read more

Henry's - Western omelette with a side if bacon - American Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Ordered scrambled eggs, white toast, home fries and bacon. Toast was not toasted, bacon was rubbery as it was sitting for a few hours, eggs were not scrambled, they were dry and omelet like. Home fries were OK. IT was 9am and only 2 other customers, not like it was busy. The owner sits at a table with his laptop. He took my order and pretty much left the food and sat at the table and not attend to the food. You can see the end result of wanting to use his laptop and not pay attention to the customer. You would think the owner who is also the 'chef' would have asked what was wrong with the food when a customer has a plateful of food untouched. He just handed me the check and cashed me out. The wife was upfront and didn't ask either. Very disappointed, would not recommend. read more

Henry's - Two Eggs which were supposed to be scrambled. Rubbery bacon. Uncooked toast. - American Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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Quaint little neighborhood diner with great service and decent food. I had the lobster roll which was made fresh with butter and a side of fries. read more

This place makes me feel like I'm at my grandparents house. It's very tiny but comfortable. The owner is hands on. I've gone a few times over the years and have always had a great meal. read more

Small and quaint, but there are dishes instead of plastic. The portions were substantial. My only thing, he broke the yokes on my friend med eggs. I like the yokes unbroken. read more

Food was honestly subpar, and although the staff were friendly and nice....the good service could not make up for the bad food.

Great food and great service! Very quint and local! Highly recommend! Corn Beef Hash is on point! Henry is actually the chef and greeted me when I got here! Don't miss this great little place! read more

Henry's - Corn Beef Hash and eggs! - American Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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Came here on a Saturday morning with a large group of people. Decided on this place for breakfast after searching Yelp for a breakfast place that takes reservations on a Saturday morning...and had good reviews. After finding the location, someone else handled the reservations and she said the person she talked to was really nice and accommodating. Menu was solid diner fare for breakfast and lunch, but the specials list was quite long and added numerous options to breakfast (more omelettes, dresses up pancakes, steak and eggs). Our table got all breakfast items, including poached eggs, omelettes, breakfast sandwiches, skillets, and pancakes. The pancakes were the biggest crowd pleaser, but all the other breakfast items were enjoyed. The only sense of confusion was with the listed Sweet potato fries on the specials. We imagined fries that were sweet potato; what came out was more like sliced sweet potato that was not baked to a crisp and had marshmallow sauce a top. It was good, but not what was imagined by the name. Coffees stayed full and service was great. Would return again. read more

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Great place and the owner Henry is so nice and personable. Food is very good as well. My boys loved the pancakes and waffles. Would definitely recommend. read more

A nice surprise! We tried Henry's because it was walking distance from where we are staying! Great food! Really good prices! The proprieter, Henry, was very friendly and attentive! read more

Excellent. Food. Pot roast is out of this world. OMG, the carrots are absolutely the most delicious I have ever eaten. Everything on the menu is fantastical. I highly recommend this hidden gem. Breakfast , lunch or dinner read more

Great hidden gem for quality home cooking! Portions are large and flavorful (just look at that brownie sundae!) I was able to talk with the owner, Henry...such a nice man and grew up with parents who owned restaurants, so he knows what he doing. Give it a try and you'll love it (and order The sundae) read more

Henry's - Huge brownie sundae! 3 people couldn't finish it - American Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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Went to henry's recently after passing it so many times. Tried the chicken pot pie .not only was the pie big . It was the best homemade pot pie i every tasted in my travels. Big chucks of chicken and the crust was great . If you like chicken pot pies. This is the place when visiting wallingford ,ct l understand they make a wicked beef strew . Prices are good and the portion of food is perfect. Great wait staff and the owner is very friendly . You will feel very relaxed and at home at henry's read more

When looking at previous reviews I thought this was a perfect hole in the wall. After eating brunch at Henry's I would not go back. The food was okay-pancakes were burn, eggs skillet had fake velveta cheese all over it, corn hash was dry. Although the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming to all customers. read more

Henry's - Eggs Benedict with corn hash - American Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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Henry's is unbeatable! If your looking for a (delicious) home cooked meal - this is your place... We have been going there for a while now, and every dish I've ordered has been wonderful! Henry is always warm & welcoming and he truly loves what he does. So do yourself a favor, go give Henry's a try! You won't be disappointed read more

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Friendly greeting. Home cooked delicious soup and plates. Great service and good value.

Quaint local place that was great for breakfast. Henry himself took our order, cooked the breakfast and served it. Will definitely go back when in the area again. read more

This place is great! Definitely come to Henry's!! The owner Henry is so pleasant. Fresh baked bread for dinner, we ordered the chicken pot pie, a chicken club, an order of pancakes & the chicken parm grinder. So deliciously made, just like grandma would make. For dessert we had a slice of lemon meringue pie, banana cream pie & a waffle Sunday. All to die for! Also, this place to immaculate. You can eat off the floor & The bathrooms are very clean. read more

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In a word... no.. The floor is not just dirty, it's sticky. Menu is limited, prices are mediocre, and the food is BAD. The bacon is thick, but fatty and chewy because it's undercooked. The home fries are blackened potatoes. The omelette was completely uncooked inside and a river of raw egg flower out when it was cut. The coffee comes in a nice mug, but it was luke warm at its best. Sent the omelette back and they just put it back on the grill which, although it did finish cooking the inside, it left the outside very well done. AND they returned it in a new plate missing the pile of home fries. I honestly don't know if I'm more put off by the undercooked did or the fact that the owner has a full beard and wears nothing to keep hair out of the food while he cooks No apologies, nothing discounted, and we ended up going home and had our breakfast there after doing almost $30 here. read more

What a great New Year's day surprise. Wish I knew about this place years ago. Everything seems to be made from scratch. The chicken pot pie was one of the best I've had(don't tell mom!!) Super friendly service. And while we didn't get dessert, the pies cooling on the counter are an invitation to come back soon! read more

Friendly place we stopped into for breakfast. Lovely meal. Owner is fun. Food was hood. Coffee was hot.

We just moved to Wallingford about two months ago. We've been scoping out the restaurant scene. If you like Mickey D and the like, there's plenty of that. Not for us though. We've driven by Henry's several times, always saying, "Hey, we gotta give that place a try one day." So, one day last week, our usual breakfast place in North Haven was closed for vacation. So now we decide to give Henry's a try. We have breakfast on Saturday. We come back for breakfast on Sunday. We come back for breakfast on Monday. Now we are having dinner on Friday. And we will most likely have breakfast here tomorrow, even though our regular place is now back from vacation. That should give you an idea of what we think of Henry and Henry's. Henry is very friendly, a very attentive chef and host. The food is epic-level good. The steak tips dinner was amazing. It didn't need any additional seasoning. And the blue cheese dressing scratched that itch that Chuck's Steakhouse first gave me with their blue cheese dressing from 50 plus years ago. Even though we have eaten in restaurants from Golden Arches to Michelin 3 star, and Henry's definitely is toward the French Laundry end of the spectrum than The Creepy Clown Place. I'd have posted some pictures of the food, but we tore into the steak tips and crab cakes like wolves on lamb chops before we could get to it. read more

1-20-18 On an early morning errand with my son, we decided to try Henry's for breakfast. I hadn't walked through the door of this place for several years since it had changed hands several times. Anyway, we got a warm reception from the one server upon entering, and sat at a table. It's not a large establishment, so one waitress is adequate, and there were only two other tables occupied. After looking over the specials menu, I decided on steak, eggs, home fries, & English muffin. I also ordered up a grapefruit juice. My son had a farm omelette also with spuds & toast. He made mention that it was made with fresh mushrooms, and said it was excellent. The eggs I had were cooked as ordered, but what was really the gem of this breakfast was the top shelf steak, the best breakfast steak in memory. Overall, a terrific breakfast for both of us. Service was spot on, very warm & friendly. So why not five stars? One word: cost. $34.00+ for 2, BEFORE tip, for breakfast, is pretty pricey in my book, despite the quality steak, and overall great breakfast. read more

Henry's - Steak, eggs over easy, 'taters, English muffin, coffee, & grapefruit juice. Steak was excellent. - American Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut