This place feels like a little country diner. Cute decor. Prompt service and a home cooked meal. I liked the sausage egg and cheese special served on French toast and I hope they keep it on the menu. The owner is the cook and he always greets you with a big happy hello when you walk in. read more

I have been to Monteiro's a few times and this last visit on Friday, January 2nd 2026 was very disappointing... The diner was not very busy a few tables with customers....the owner standing at the kitchen window greeted us warmly as we arrived... We sat ourselves at a booth and waited for the server to approach... She watched us walk in and seat ourselves and let us sit for ten minutes without approaching... Two more customers walked in behind us sat themselves and she went right over with no issue and took their order right away... Put their order in at the window and then slowly shuffled over to our table with no greeting... Brashly asked us what we wanted to drink and if we knew what we wanted to eat right from the jump... My husband ordered a regular coffee and a chocolate milk... She turned to me and said what do you want... I asked for a cup of decaf and she replied "decaf what?" As if there were more options for decaffeinated beverages... I responded a cup of decaf coffee please and thank you... she turned snidely and walked away... Two minutes later brought out our drinks and again said with a sneer do you know what you want?.... I ordered an omelette w/ home fries and white toast, my hubby ordered a short stack of pancakes... She put our order in and seven minutes later brought out our order... put them on the table asked if we wanted ketchup or hot sauce we politely declined both stating no thank you she then puts the check on the table and walks away NEVER returning to check on our meal satisfaction or if we needed refills. I cut into the omelette just to find egg soup inside... Mushroom and cheese omelettes normally aren't as runny as this was... kept cutting into it just to see it flop open... only for it to be half cooked inside... I ate the toast and what little home fries I received were burnt to a crisp like it was from the grease trap and not fresh at all... I have never had an issue with their food prior to these last two visits but the more I go the less I feel welcomed. This will be our last trip to this particular diner.. maybe I would be better off ordering things to go and picking them up.... unfortunately I will not go back to an establishment where I don't feel welcomed by the server... let alone to tip someone less than deserving of her title as a "server".... Saddest part is that she could have been a bit kinder forced a smiled and at minimum come by to see if we were enjoying our meal that again was less than satisfactory...But NO!! Rushed out the order to our table... Just to be rushed out the door with our check before we even took our first bite. My husband, I felt was being generous for even tipping her what he did... I would've left her a nice tip on the back of the receipt stating "gratuity is earned NOT promised or guaranteed, smile, be kind, & at very least check on your customers that is my tip for you in 2026." read more

Monteiro's Restaurant - You can clearly see undercooked eggs pooling up in the dish... Could've caused salmonella poisoning! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

Best breakfast in town. Family owned. Had eggs potatoes Italian sausage and Italian toast. Waitress was attentive.... Could smile a bit.

This is not the first time we go there but we always come out unhappy with the service It is really close to my house that is why we go there but honestly the always delete our food Last time we went six adults and a baby's all the way in the back they took an hour to give us our food they give food first to the other tables instead of us and today it was only four people my husband,my two kids and I ,they took 40 minutes to cook an omelette, a bagel, cream cheese, a bacon and cheese in a tuna sandwich. Inside the place there was six more people the place was empty. I'm not sure if it's my skin color or my accent Because my money is the same... read more

Been here a few times and it's always good. Situated within a neighborhood in the town plot section of Waterbury. They get your order to you quickly and it's always hot and prepared as ordered. Polite staff. read more

Delicious food, personable and charismatic staff, relaxing low-key atmosphere, your quintessential Waterbury diner. BEC on a toasted plain bagel with S/P and hot sauce + an extra egg, you canNOT go wrong read more

The breakfast I had was fabulous. For $8.15 I had a Spanish and Cheese omelette with a bottomless cup of coffee. The omelette was filled with spinach and you could taste the freshness. The potatoes had a noticeable garlic flavor that was pleasantly different than the usual home fries I've had elsewhere. The toast wasn't loaded with butter which I personally liked. I hate having to re-spread the butter. The coffee is not bitter which is just the way I like it. Lastly the owner is a Yankees fan. See photo. I'm a fan, so I appreciate him even more. He also named his business after his last name which means he takes pride in his business.... Enough to put his reputation on the line. You don't have to worry about anything when you seek for excellence in everything you do. With that last thought in mind, I believe this business will be here for a very long time, which is good for the world, and good for me. Call me selfish. read more

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This is the epitome of a neighborhood restaurant, which I can appreciate but I will not be back here. I've driven past this place for 5 years and decided to give it a try one day. We went here for breakfast and it was probably the most unimpressive breakfast experience that I've had. I didn't expect much from the place, but it failed to meet my modest expectations. We had the basics...French toast, eggs, and home fries...and the food lack flavor, freshness, and presentation. Also found a hair in the eggs :-( Definitely will not be back! read more

I discovered this establishment during my first pregnancy in 2022, fostering a loyalty that endured until today with my 10month infant. Reflecting on all the money and time spent here. Despite any warnings from the owner or chef, my decision to sever ties with this place was already imminent. Upon arrival, our sluggish, inattentive blonde waitress overlooked providing cream for our coffee. Attempts to draw attention from her were nearly impossible, leaving my coffee cold and the ice in my water melted by the time our order arrived. So I'll leave that for you to figure out how long we waited there until she arrived for only the second time.. I ordered the corned beef hash egg breakfast with homefries and toast, only to be met with a distasteful experience. The home fries were not only cold but also underdone, revealing a lack of adequate thawing before cooking. Drawing upon my extensive restaurant experience, spanning from mom-and-pop diners to fine dining establishments, I recognized a flaw in the kitchen's process. Seeking remedy, I asked for a replacement plate and opted for a simpler dish - eggs, toast, homefries, and bacon. However, the disappointment persisted. The home fries on the second plate were once again cold and underdone, accompanied by an unwelcome surprise, a short black hair beneath the potatoes. Efforts to address yet another issue with our waitress proved challenging, as she actively avoided eye contact or any contact for that matter. My fiancé took the initiative to engage her, pointing out the hair. Though she initially acknowledged the problem and acted in a shocked manner when looking at the hair, her subsequent actions spoke louder than words. She said "I will absolutely take this off for you too" as she took the old bill and second plate away. After an extended period of conversing with other tables and the older lady working alongside her, she returned with a new bill, revealing that the chef denied any adjustments and insisted we pay for everything. "Yeah, he's not letting me take any plates off, he said you have to pay for everything." I said "Did you not see the hair on my plate before you took it away and said you will take it off the bill?" Her face flushed red and eyes fluttered. "I don't know, I'm so distracted, I don't think I saw a hair." It was at that point that I knew whoever was running this establishment does not have the mental capacity to even hire employees with the tiniest bit of empathy, honesty, and integrity. I knew that this "family" business was not for families at all. A place I saw my future generations returning to as a tradition actually favored the money and the greed over the wellbeing and the brand that the restaurant serves as. A family restaurant right? As we refused to pay for plates we did not eat, the waitress's eye-rolling dismissal left us in a state of shock. She literally walked away right after we told her we weren't paying. We had no choice but to look for someone else who worked there. Walking up to the kitchen window, we confronted the chef, presumably the owner, only to be met with further disrespect and an unwarranted directive to never return. This appalling treatment, unparalleled in our past experiences, underscores a profound deficiency in the establishment's commitment to customer well-being. "Pay for what you ate and never come back here." With my baby on my hip as I'm telling this man how long I've been a customer there. Without a single drop of empathy "don't come back" I've been coming here to eat my whole pregnancy and after, my family and their families will never come here. I will never recommend this place to anyone. My sincere advice to this business is to either consider retiring or, at the very least, undergo a thorough reevaluation in hiring individuals with the mental acuity to make rational decisions based on evidence and ethical principles. The survival and success of any business rests not solely on financial considerations but on the substance, integrity, and customer-centric values that will sustain it for generations to come. read more

Been here a bunch of times but today was different they waitress didn't ask if we wanted more coffee and check up on us .. then I paid extra for a substitution from bacon to home fries and this is what I received this is the LAST time I will going here read more

Monteiro's Restaurant - Burnt - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waterbury, Connecticut

I asked for a lunch special that came with a side salad and when I saw the side salad wasn't there, the owner said I couldn't get it to go because it didn't fit in the container. When I asked to put it in something else, he said no, I asked , "why?" And he said what do you know about food, just go. Needless to say I will never go back. What a shame to treat local customers like that. read more

This small neighborhood restaurant is quite a little gem. While you won't find incredibly fancy breakfast and over the top glamour when it comes to plating, Monteiros offers the great hometown vibe. Do not come into this restaurant expecting IHOP! No, with an average dish price of $3 for a full meal Monteiros caters to the basics. My choose is often the #2 (2 eggs, 2 slices of toast, home fries and all the coffee you can drink). That's a steal for the price! Sure you won't have fancy flavors and crazy amounts of seasoning, but that should be expected from a restaurant that is known for its simplicity. Looking for a cheap meal to wake up with? Monteiros! read more

I always grab lunch here every week. The staff is very friendly, the service is fast, and the food is delicious! Highly recommended.

This is Probalay the worst diner in waterbury ... The service is always Slow . the waitresses do not know how to smile nor get the orders right . the cook just stares at you while you eat . just all around crappy .. We Will not be eating here again ... read more

If your in town plot and want breakfast come here. I come once a week and always get the French toast

I am SO glad I've come across this quaint little breakfast/lunch restaurant, appears they also offer catering for occasions also. I am new to the Naugatuck CT area, closer to the Waterbury side so a few minutes right outside of town this will be my weekend breakfast go to!! The first Saturday I visited had been semi filled with what appeared to be a lot of the elderly regulars, which is nice that the community gives support to all. The staff was super friendly with fast service. I was surprised with a large bottomless mug of fresh hot coffee, it's been some of the best more mild coffee I have had in awhile. I ordered over easy eggs, with crisp bacon, homefries and toast. My portion was absolutely perfect, the best part was actually getting crisp bacon. I am one to prefer more of a crisp baked style bacon than the grilled sit in grease rubbery bacon, definitely was not here when requesting crisp! (Thank you!). I was impressed by the super friendly staff, including the kitchen staff, most especially with the elderly regulars. It's nice to be out in a community with other patronage folks saying good morning, wishing you a good day, loved that rather than the typical glares and stares with no smiles or eye contact back, not here! I had to go another day. I was overly impressed with the fact that while being a holiday open half day, the staff were short yet still all managed to pull together especially with several large party tables to get the service done! If you arrive at a busy time with limited staff, if you are a true diner you should expect a slower than regular wait time, one might think it's just breakfast/lunch, yet when serving tables of eight or more, several of them with nearly a full dining room of various two-four party tables as well, especially with limited staff one should give respect that especially on a holiday your even able to dine, if you want FAST FOOD go to just that! I will definitely be back as there is SO much more on the menu to try, I look forward to many more weekend breakfasts out here after a long work week! read more

Rich runs a tight ship with fantastic staff. Judy being the star of the show. A down-home neighborhood restaurant.

excellent breakfast and good service,get there early (before 10) on weekends as it gets busy.Very much a family neighborhood restaurant.

Delicious food...generous portions, especially the pancakes!!!! Very friendly waitstaff....Monteiro's won't let you down!!

Going in reminded me of how I miss small breakfast places and how they are a dying breed of restaurants these days. But after waiting 40+ minutes for a few eggs, bacon, and burnt toast. I can see why some don't last and I gladly go back to IHOP. The place wasn't even close to full and people who came in after us ate and were leaving before our meals were served. This is by far the worst breakfast service I have ever had. So if you are in the neighbor and looking for breakfast. Drive right by and hit the IHOP about 5 minutes away. read more