Stopped in for lunch and found the restaurant to be very busy. Parking is located at the rear of the restaurant although crossing to get into it was a little difficult. We entered and were greeted and seated immediately. Only saw booths available in the restaurant. Our server was at the table as soon as we sat down and took our drink order. The menu is huge, just like it should be with a diner. Choices from breakfast, burgers, and entrees. We settled on ordering breakfast. We ordered the western omelet with English muffin, the Irish Benedict, side of bacon, and corn muffin. The food arrived quickly and looked very good. The western omelet, very large, was cooked perfectly and had plenty of peppers and onions. English were grilled and came with two packets of butter. The Benedict was a large portion of hash with perfectly cooked eggs on top the way they should be so that when you cut into them the yolk ran abundantly over the hash. It all tasted very good. The Hollandaise sauce was very good and plentiful. The side of bacon was large, about 6 or 7, slices cooked nice and crispy. The corn muffin was pretty much run of the mill, nicely grilled, and two packets of butter came with it. Both the omelette and Benedict came with home fries which were good but could have been fried a lot more to add some crispiness to them. Overall the meal was great. The service was excellent, and the booths very spacious. There will be a return trip the next time we are in the area so we could try other items from the menu. read more

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Food, I asked for medium cook burger, why bother, premade frozen bland, ask for tomatoes, green not edible plenty of onions, mustard came in tiny packets impossible to open, French fries were frozen tasteless, coffee was okay, smallest cup u could use, but tasted ok. Server was pleasant but could care less. Only for the tip. I will never return. I should have gone to McDonalds, also lousy but predictable . Diner Typical nothing special! read more

Was in the area and, spur of the moment, decided to stop in for breakfast. Always interested in trying places I've never been to before, and there was a decent amount of cars in the lot. I asked my server, Pat, if the corned beef hash was homemade, or from a can, and she indicated can. Normally, this is a dealbreaker for me ordering anything with corned beef hash. But, I hadn't had eggs Benedict in a month or so of Sundays, and decided to give it a whirl....so, "Irish Benny" it was. Remind me to keep to my dealbreakers. The CBH was extremely salty to the point where that overwhelmed everything else. Eggs were very runny. On the flip side, the HFs were kind of bland, not very spiced at all. Coffee was excellent, as was the service (best part of the experience). Overall, underwhelmed. read more

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I've been a regular customer at NBD for about 20 years. I work in New Britain and I usually stop in for breakfast. The eggs are fresh and the prices are reasonable, but the best thing about NBD is the fresh ground coffee. :) read more

great service fresh food the dinner is very clean the waitres are very respectable there meal are good can order off the anything you it for The owners treat everybody. Nice, read more

Ordered a roast beef triple decker sandwich came with hair. Ordered a cheeseburger to go for my daughter she wanted ketchup and mayo she got a plain cheeseburger with nothing on it. Be a cold day in hell before I ever go back read more

I just came from the New Britain Diner where I had breakfast with some friends. The waitress was outstanding. The food was very good. The problem came when I got the check. The addition and totals on the check didn't match. When I asked why, our waitress was confused also. It was explained to me, and I was showed what I was charged for, which I did get, on their computer. I was then told their computer system was not working correctly and not all the charges were transferred and shown on the printed check. I was wasn't happy about this and expressed my unhappiness. I told person in charge who provided me with the explanation that they just lost a customer. Her response was merely, oh don't be upset about this and not come back. $3.00 is what the amount was. The woman didn't offer to do anything to keep me as a customer. I felt that my business wasn't worth $3.00 to them so they don't have it anymore. If you go to the diner, enjoy the food and atmosphere, but check your check closely. coscina54@yahoo.com read more

NBD earned 5 stars with our breakfast yesterday and here's why. There's a bunch of breakfast spots where I am in Bristol and they're all pretty mediocre. Even our go to place has gone way down hill the past couple years which is disappointing to say the least. So Sunday I wanted to try NBD. I haven't had food from there in probably a good 15 or so years so I had no idea how or if they've changed. I loved it back in the day so I had high hopes. Thankfully they did not let me down. I ordered a breakfast combo meal. It was eggs, pancakes and a variety of meats. Everything about the meal was amazing. The pancakes were tasty and plump. Bacon was decent and the sausage was perfect. Eggs, cooked perfectly over easy. There were also two omelets ordered. One had several meats in it and the other was a western omelet so it had some veggies in it. Both were fantastic. Fresh tasting and plenty of fixings inside. Not only were ingrediants fresh and tasty but also the overall prep of the food was done really well. Whoever was cooking yesterday morning knew how to make breakfast and make it well! Prices are all about average I would say and everything was cooked pretty quickly. NBD will be our go to breakfast spot from now on. They also do lunch and dinner. A huge menu which normally is a red flag for me but with the quality of the food we received I'm anxious to try other items on the menu! read more

NBD has really grown on me. I have always enjoyed their Kielbasa Omelet or the Belgium Waffle with Strawberries. This time I was looking for more protein packed breakfast so I got the Loaded Grilled Chicken Fajita Omelet with mushroom, onions, red and green peppers and home fries, toast if you want. The Double CheeseBurger with fries was huge. Always really good portions and quick service with not more than a 10-15 minute wait from the time you order. Saturday and Sunday mornings are usually very busy. read more

New Britain Diner - Loaded Chicken Fajita Omelette - Diners Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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Delicious & fast. The kid said it was the best egg sandwich in his life and the avocado breakfast special was great. read more

Service was very fast and friendly! Kept drinks filled and brought out everything we needed! Food was wonderful! Big portions! Good home made taste! Place is very clean and roomy read more

New Britain Diner - Californian Eggs Benedict Cheeseburger and Home Fries - Diners Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

I randomly came here with my family for a quick bite to eat. It was okay. I ordered boneless chicken, French fries and a side of bacon. Our server was really nice. read more

New Britain Diner - French fries - Diners Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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Bland food with terrible service. "cinnamon" french toast had no cinnamon flavor at all, was soggy and cold. Muffin was stale. Waitress didn't check in on us at all, until she cleared the (still full) plates at the end and dropped off our check. Didn't seem surprised that we didn't eat the food and didn't ask if we wanted anything wrapped to go... must be a common occurrence. read more

The only reason that I didn't give this five stars is that, well, I guess I'm somewhat of a food snob and can't give five stars to a diner. However, when we walked in the place was very clean and clearly kept updated. Our lunch was delicious. Our waitress was attentive, and very knowledgeable. Overall, it's probably the best diner I've ever been to. read more

When I came here for brunch, I was expecting them to great me with a g'day governor or oy mate, (hence new Britain) but I received the opposite. My friend got avocado toast that looked more like deconstructed guacamole if anything. My food was more bland than a spoon of cornstarch. And the strawberries on my friends crepes were as old and fake as dolly parton. Waiter was cute though! This place is the definition of MID. Not coming back. read more

New Britain Diner - Avocado toast - Diners Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

Good, service, atmosphere, and overall. Excellent. Some people complain about "overpriced" but come on! Is a dinner, not a McDonald's; plus the menu is listed as American traditional with Italian, Greek and Jewish options. First time on this place and definitely I'll come back again. read more

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We came here after going to lake compounce. We weren't familiar with the area and it was one of the only diners open. I got an Irish benedict (corn beef hash with a poached egg on an english muffin). I came into this with low expectations. One of my eggs was cooked perfectly, the other was over cooked. The hollandaise sauce was more of a thick gravy. The corn beef hash was well seasoned. Their home fries were unevenly cooked and seasoned. It was good in some parts, other parts tasted like raw potatoes. Their chicken orzo soup (soup of the day) was pretty good. Large pieces of chicken and pasta inside of the dish. A little salty as if it came from a can, but if it came from a can and it tastes that good, i gotta give Campbell's and high 5 for nailing it. We had a table of 12 so we had a little bit of everything. -Their fish and chips looked a little sad and their batter lacked seasoning -Their steak and eggs looked great -The nutella pancakes looked amazing, although they were a little skimpy on the Nutella. -The prime rib looked grey and well aged (not in the best of ways) -The chicken parm was thinly sliced and tender, the sauce was a little watery and acidic for my taste, and the chicken was burnt on the edges due to it being under the broiler too long. Unfortunately, it was a soggy mess on top of pasta. For what it was, it was diner food. They are gonna have food they excel in (breakfast and soups) then they are gonna have the rest of their extensive menu. If you go in with normal expectations, youll be alright. Decent food at 2am? This is the place to be. read more

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We visited the N.B. Diner today and was a but disappointed in the food, specifically the eggs and bacon. The bacon was borderline burnt and the eggs we not cooked as requested. To add insult to injury, our party of 4 was arbitrarily charged an 18% gratuity as apparently a party of 4 is considered a "large party." Ordinarily, I wouldn't have a problem with this, if it is a known factor up front and is conspicuously posted, which in this case it was not. To sum up our visit, it was just "okay". There are other restaurants local that are much better. read more

After a morning appt I decided to take advantage of the fact that the wife and I are both still working from the house. Yes I asked my wife to go out to a breakfast date with me. We went here. The food is exactly what you would expect it's Quaint New England diner. We enjoyed the meal but as with a diner always too filling. read more

New Britain Diner - Irish benny - Diners Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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To me, there isn't a reason to have a diner if it's not open 24/7. But, I get it. Covid killed the late night diner scene in CT. Stopped in here for the first time to have breakfast. Was instantly greeted. I opted to sit at the counter since it was just me. Probably the most comfortable diner counter I've ever sat at. The menu was pretty extensive, typical diner food and the waitress told me they serve everything all day. I wanted eggs but also wanted pancakes. I got the chef's special which included two of each of pancakes, bacon, sausage, and eggs and obviously got coffee. The coffee was probably the best part of the meal. It wasn't anything gourmet, but it was piping hot and didn't turn to ice the second I added cream. The food itself was good. Ordered scrambled eggs and they were slightly under cooked for being scrambled. The pancakes however were delicious. They were practically the size of a frisbee but we're nice and light so my stomach didn't feel like I swallowed an anvil after I ate them. Bacon was good and crispy, sausage was kind of bland but ok. Service was great. Overall it was an ok experience. Not having had dinner the night before I definitely needed a good meal. I would go back to try more someday. read more

Went back to CT for a family event. Stayed in New Britain as it was centrally located to our stay. Went here not once but TWICE and probably would go more. The grilled ham and cheese was THE BEST THING EVER. Service was awesome. Ambiance was great. Honestly, this place was a trip down memory lane for my mom who had my brother and I back here in the 70s. She remembered coming here. Thank you for such a great experience. We even ordered the grilled ham and cheese for breakfast the next day. Thank you so much for creating a simple but great experience for my mom and me. GO HERE, ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If I lived back here I would try everything on the menu. Everything people were eating looked amazing. read more

The staff was nice but the food was mediocre at best bordering on a little frightening. My take away, it is OK for breakfast foods but I would stay away from sandwiches. My mom and I stopped between appointments. We just needed someplace to decompress, get a little food, and get on the same page before our next appointment. My Greek styled omelette was ehh to OK. The potatoes were undercooked and the toast was overcooked. But I was the lucky one. My mom ordered an open turkey sandwich. First, the 'gravy' glowed -- the picture does not really do it justice, I was looking around for thew Ghostbusters team to appear and zap her plate. The turkey were just slices and not what she was expecting. Although she had ordered browned potatoes they brought her mashed. We are pretty sure they were instant... And I am sorry but the piece of kale on the side of her plate made us laugh. Were they trying to be current? If so, they need to read something more about kale (& what is current, and by current I mean this century). read more

New Britain Diner - Diners Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

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A fast casual sit down restaurant that is not going to win any awards for inventive dishes but if you are looking for a place to get some good comfort food at an affordable price, the New Britain Diner is a good choice. Whether it's 3pm or 3am you can get your breakfast, lunch and dinner fix and get it all served by one of the many hard working waitresses whom I am sure see their fair share of characters come through the doors. Clean and comfortable - it's like sitting down and eating at your kitchen table but without the preparation or cleanup. read more

New Britain Diner - Chicken noodle soup. Classic - Diners Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

My favorite diner :) It has such a family-type feel and the service is always top tier. Thanks for making this place so special!! read more

New Britain Diner - Plain Golden Brown Pancake - Diners Near Me - New Britain, Connecticut

Me and my family came from New York to visit and we decided to randomly come here and enjoyed the breakfast a lot ! very nice workers also . Zal was amazing ! super sweet thank you for all ur services we will definitely visit again. read more

The service was lightning fast even with a fairly full house. We ordered the avocado eggs benedict which has a weird cheese sauce that I could have done without, however, it surprisingly came together. I wouldn't order it again, but I definitely ate it. We also ordered scrambled eggs, with bacon, with toast, and a waffle. Very delicious. I'm also grateful that their apple juice wasn't too sweet. read more

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We have been here multiple times but from this experience we feel like we should never go again due to the treatment we received from the staff. When my company and I was ordering, the waitress tone was very condescending and coming of rude when we asked questions about the menu. We also witness the same waitress be rude to other customers of color. Food was okay but there was a unnecessary conversation about the size and price of the beverages which they failed to inform the customers about. Which left a bad taste in our mouth. The money isn't worth the service we received. read more

Did y'all know that the woman that runs the NB Diner by the name of "Nora", STEALS her waitresses tips?? Not only have I witnessed this with my own eyes, but she's literally been caught a few times by other customers and even employees! She has never been called out about it or fired. & that's complete fuckin' bullshit. So when y'all go to the NB Diner make sure to PERSONALLY HAND THE TIP TO YOUR WAITER so they can actually enjoy it rather than it be stolen right from under them. Other than that, amazing service. My waitress was so attentive and fast. I think her name was Kristen. read more

Service overall here is pretty good. There have been a couple of WTF moments, but to their saving grace, the fries are amazing! Nice and hot and crispy, with a side of mayo and ketchup! Anyhow, I don't expect much from diners, so I am rarely left feeling underwhelmed. Sometimes service here is beyond what I expect, and it's an extra plus with them hot and crispy fries! Burgers are good, but sometimes I question why even ask for a temp, when it comes out the same way no matter how I order it. The fries makes up for it :) omelettes are delicious, but don't get them with mushrooms. It's from a can. The shakes are wonderful as well. Will definitely be back. Cause you know ... hot and crispy fries! read more

This was my first time trying New Britain Diner. Originally from East Hampton, you hear all the horror stories about how crusty New Britain is. Today I experienced it for myself I work from home and recently moved to Berlin so I ordered this through doordash. The issue was the food, not my driver. I get back inside after picking up my order from the driver and open up the cheese omelette I ordered with home fries. The home fries were gray looking and cold on the inside. The omelette had about 1 slice of cheese throughout the entire thing, and it was topped off with a Short brown HAIR right front and center in the middle. I have never left such a terrible review. But do not go here. This place is a mess. Way overpriced for the service you receive. read more

Have been a loyal customer because of my love for their M&m pancakes! I tell everyone I know about them, that's how good they are. On a mission to be more health conscious I have been ordering the healthy omelette instead of my beloved pancakes. It's egg whites and veggies, served with toast and tomatoes. This is a huge omelette! It's hard to rave about an egg white omelette, but it does the job. Usually get a side of Canadian bacon as well, nicely cooked. Service is great. Have been disappointed by wait staff just a few times out of the many I've been there. Will continue to look forward to my weekly visits. read more

What do you want from a diner? Me, I want a clean place, with quick food -- particularly breakfast -- at reasonable prices. A nice waitress is a bonus. Fortunately, at New Britain Diner, you get it all. Went in recently for some eggs, bacon and potatoes with coffee. It was about as expensive as a Panera meal -- yet with much more satisfying results. And the food came out SUPER fast. Is it gourmet? No. Is it glamorous? No, it's seen better days. But it's a solid diner and in these parts, that's plenty good enough. read more

I was in New Britain on business. This diner was right around the corner from where I was working. Really nice staff. The menu is so diverse. There were so many options. I didn't order the same thing twice. read more