I have friends who have eaten here and I'm always up for a new breakfast place. It's nice inside: a mix of modern & retro. It's busy. You can see it's popular. Nick & his staff are all wearing gray tees with the business name, a nice touch. My server is Allison. She's upbeat & smiling. My breakfast order came super fast. The 2x2x2 - eggs, bacon, pancakes w/ coffee. I ate it too quickly. Nick came over to see how everything was and all you had to do was look at my clean plates to know it was good. REALLY good ! read more

Nick's Luncheonette - 2x2x2 w/ coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

My only update from my last visit is that I still love this place. Seriously the service is unmatched. Have not met an unkind face since coming here. You feel like you're down south. And the corned beef hash is great. read more

Nick's Luncheonette - Homemade Corned Beef Hash and Eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

I've been coming here for many years, the staff,ambiance and food are great...very quick with their food, and just overall nice environment

This is one of my favorite brunch spots in west haven. I enjoy the atmosphere and love seeing regular customers come in. The service is always kind and efficient. I have to say their house coffee is the best drip coffee I have had in a while, and that's coming from someone who strictly drinks espresso. I love coming in and getting their eggs Benedict, it never disappoints. Can't be mad at the price either. Will definitely be coming back here for my morning breakfast or brunch fix. Other notes: I love a good parking lot! Parking is easy with a parking lot on the back. Sometimes the restaurant does it busy so bar seating is always an option! You pay at the counter before leaving read more

Nick's Luncheonette - Eggs Florentine & French Toast egg sandhwich & of course house coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

The service was amazing the place was completely packed yet we got seated quickly and served in a couple of minutes. The ambiance on the inside was perfect they were playing music but not to loud that it was annoying. The food was greasy I personally recommend the George hots and the home fries which were both delicious. read more

Very mid. The iced coffee tasted like it had grounds in it, the pancakes were incredibly dry and everything else was just decent. The service was nice and quick but I wouldn't come back for food. read more

Small wait but worth it. Food was very good and had friendly service. Had the corned beef hash and it was tasty. I will definitely return. Check it out! read more

The best breakfast in West Haven, hands down. Nick's Luncheonette nails that classic diner vibe -- comforting, unpretentious, and full of character. The food is exactly what you want it to be: hearty, satisfying, and made with care. But what really makes this place special is the atmosphere. Sitting at the counter, I ended up making a few exceptional new friends -- the kind of easy conversation that just happens naturally in a place like this. Nick's isn't just about breakfast -- it's about community. Can't wait to come back. read more

I am not a breakfast lover at all but these home fries & vegetables are top tier !!! I went back in to order the crab cake & asked if it was real crab, I'm a Maryland native so my expectations are pretty high. The crab cake was okay, had a lot of filling. The food was done in 10 mins and it come out very hot & delicious. I ordered my food to go but the inside is very casual. read more

Nick's Luncheonette - Home Fries & sautéed vegetables - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

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Had lunch with a good friend. I love Nicks for breakfast but I made the mistake of ordering breakfast at noon. It was awful. Wrong time for their great breakfast. Should have had something from their lunch menu. read more

Quick friendly service, decent coffee, love "Nick's Omelette!" They close early, though, no dinner menu.

If I could give more stars I would. Food is amazing. The turkey bacon is off this planet delicious. In addition, the service was incredible. Everyone was very nice and friendly. The restaurant is super nice and I went with a large group of friends in the middle of morning rush and they had no issue with us at all. I love the quaint diner booths and overall it was an amazing experience. read more

Nick's Luncheonette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

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Ordered delivery from this place a Sunday morning a few weeks ago. Ordered breakfast and coffee for my sister and I. We got a few things; French toast, pancakes and eggs and home fries. Everything was well pack including the coffee which I highly appreciated. Affordable and great place if you don't wanna make breakfast but want the homemade feels. read more

Nick's Luncheonette - French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Nicks luncheonette has always been a key cog in my breakfast rotation. The original location was an adorable little spot in West Haven. The issue was that there was no way that location could handle the amount of business that came through. They have since moved to a new location and it's a traditional breakfast/diner spot now. The previous location was super unique. The food comes out super fast. They have an incredible selection and all the food is fresh. The waitresses are super kind and helpful. The parking lot is spacious and clean. The location is super close to the highway. If I'm not mistaken "Nick" still works and cooks there. read more

My sister and I took my little cousins out to breakfast and at first they wanted iHop but after a quick Yelp check, we stumbled on Nick's Luncheonette and decided to check it out. The parking lot was full and the wait was well over 30 minutes. I just knew the food was going to be good, as packed as the restaurant was. I couldn't be anymore wrong and all you yelpers led me astray. When we sat at our booth, our waitress was extremely tepid in her responses to us and while I know she was busy and overworked, that wasn't fair to us. I ordered a veggie omelette and a green tea. My little cousins got the French toast, along with bacon and potatoes. What our waitress didn't tell us when she suggested they get the platter is it was additional. She made it sound like it came with the meal, similar to how you get toast and home fries with a meal. Either way, I was extremely unimpressed with the food and will not dine here ever again :) read more

Nick's Luncheonette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

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I am so happy I found Nick's! Literally the best breakfast I've ever had in my life!!! My bf got the cinnamon pancakes! Out of this world! The p read more

I stopped in here this morning while waiting on a family member having a procedure at the VA. I was greeted at the door. I sat at the counter, since I was solo I didn't want to take up a whole table. The woman at the counter promptly got my coffee and gave me time to look over the menu. During the process she's running the register and doing take out orders with efficiency. The cinnamon swirl pancakes were delicious and the coffee was also perfect, not watery like some places. My food came up quick too! Being at the counter I can see the kitchen and they were working back there like a well oiled machine, food flying out and looking delicious. There was a rude customer sitting next to me and the way the woman at the counter handled him was very impressive, I couldn't work with the public like that because I would have cursed him out! If you are in the area & you want a great meal, fast and not overly expensive this is the place to go! read more

Nick's Luncheonette - Sausage links - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

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I placed an order on Grub and honestly, it was the worst $36 I ever spent on a breakfast. 3 breakfasts sandwiches that tasted absolutely terrible. Picked up the order- food was squashed, flavorless and dry. I wish I had tried a different place. Never again. Place puts diners to shame. They charge retarded fees for picking up. read more

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So glad that I found this restaurant! My car gps originally took me to their older not so safe location, but I was so entranced by the food photos, I decided to try again. This new location is right off the freeway, and it's a seat yourself place. Barely any wait because as soon as your butt touches a booth or chair, a waitress is there to take your drink orders. I got the two egg combos, which includes a meat (I chose sausage), fried potatoes, choice of bread. Although my waitress brought my food out quickly, she forgot my sausage. Once I informed her, I had sausage within seconds lol. All of my food was typical diner fare: tasty, piping hot, and huge portions. My coffee cup never emptied, and my waitress was super attentive and friendly. I've gone back three times lol. read more

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A very solid breakfast spot, a strong diner with a couple unique twists. Was in the area for an event, and was looking for a breakfast spot to try. There was a lot in new haven, but adding another 20 minutes to my commute was not in my cards. So I decided to try this place close by, and I must say it was worth the try. When I got here, place was packed. There was even a delay with the bench, which was a surprise. Busy is a good sign, so waited for a space. Server was quick to fill the coffee, which was surprisingly decent. still needed cream and sugar but it was a bit better than new england's finest. Menu was very basic, eggs, waffles, french toast, egg benedict. Looking at their specials, they offered an apple cinnamon french toast. So I opt for that, looking forward for my dessert for breakfast. Food came out relatively quickly, and the waitress was very good on refilling my coffee. I took my pics and dug in. The portion was fairly large, and the ice cream was a decent quality vanilla. The apples were fresh and grilled on the flattop, which is a welcome change from the apple pie filling you would normally get in a special. The apples needed a little bit more of a cook, but I greatly appreciated that they actually put effort into this plate. The french toast was soaked well and custardy, with a strong cinnamon sugar taste. No syrup needed here, the toppings were more than enough to keep everything palatable. Overall, they executed very well but they kept to simple breakfast fare. This isn't a place for special meals, but the price is reasonable, the staff is friendly, and the food is good. This would be a place I would take my family to for a breakfast if I was in this area, but not a place I would drive an hour to. If you're in the area, hunt this place down! read more

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My one-star reviews are extremely rare, but Nick's deserved it for one reason....total lack of service. My best friend, coincidentally named Nick, and I stopped for breakfast yesterday. Plenty of parking, and a fair amount of cars in their lot. We go in, nice buzz. No sign as to whether you wait to be seated or seat yourself, so we wait, and wait, and wait some more. Waitresses see us, say nothing. Finally, a customer tells us we can seat ourselves. Grab an open booth. And the wait begins AGAIN. We wait about 5 more minutes for a waitress to come by. We ask for coffee and menus. Coffee comes, waitress leaves. We're done reading the menu, ready to order, and nothing. The three waitresses are somewhat busy, but we wait AGAIN! Over 5 minutes. I swear, I thought it was leading to a candid camera moment. We pay for the coffees and leave to find another place. Maybe the food is good. Prices seemed reasonable. No excuse for the extremely poor service. Actually, total lack of service. We wasted a good 15 minutes of our time. read more

Nick's Luncheonette is a place you must visit when your in West Haven. I live less than 5 minutes from them since they changed locations a few years back. Be aware they open early and close by 3:00! The food is amazing, it's always fast and fresh. The service & wait time is also very fast. The place is small, but the ambiance really makes up for it. Has the perfect luncheonette/diner feel. Can't wait to keep going. read more

Nick's Luncheonette - Grilled Cheese French Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

I would give this ten stars if I could. Absolutely delicious and nicest people I've ever met. Truly a great experience with food and people contributing to the great establishment. The restaurant is renovated recently and looks very new and clean. I loved the environment and overall would strongly recommend. read more

We stopped by Nick's Luncheonette on Sunday morning for some brunch and I was glad we did! The restaurant lot didn't look too packed, but when we entered the restaurant was clearly very popular from the many people seated and eating. We were quickly guided to a booth and were handed menus from a very nice waitress. I ordered the corned beef hash with my eggs over easy, and they were perfectly done when I got my dish! The corned beef hash was very tasty, as well as the other items we got (steak, pepper onion and cheese omelette, apple cinnamon pancakes, and crab cakes on a brioche). The crab cakes were probably the star of the show, but the other dishes were also very tasty as well. All in all, I was very satisfied with the price we paid for our food and will definitely be back next time we're in New Haven! read more

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Disappointed. Usually love this place. Ordered 2 omelets. Both were over cooked. Asked for jelly and they didn't put any in the bag. Home fries were awesome and service except what was mentioned was fantastic. This was a take out order. read more

I ordered over the phone from work, 2 eggs, hash brown, and toast a coffee and 2 hot chocolates large to go. I get there the girl rings me up $12.06 hands me bagged food and a coffee. I ask about the hot chocolates the elderly lady does not recall so the girl rings those up $5.77 more. Given 2 smalls. And that was whatever. But I get back to work and find why my bteakfast was more than I expected. Sausage links were in the box, and I dont eat pork. At least my small hot chocolate was good. read more

Great breakfast at reasonable prices I recommend stopping by and grabbing a bite to eat.

Nick's is a great west haven spot! They have tons of breakfast and lunch items for really cheap prices. I usually spend about $10-15 here for a meal including tip. I have tried some of the breakfast items such as eggs Benedict, cornbeef hash, and pancakes. They are all decent and good portions. This place reminds me of other diners and the food is made similarly to other diners. The lunch sandwiches are also done pretty well also. You really cant beat the price here! The service is also great and I have always felt very welcomed coming here. It can get pretty busy at times depending on when you are there. There is a convenient parking lot as well. read more

Nick's Luncheonette - Steak hot sub and Crab Cakes on Brioche Bun - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Absolutely my go to breakfast place! Convenient to 95 and easy drive just minutes from New Haven or Milford. Clean, well staffed and food is always fresh and delicious. The owner is usually hands on and friendly. Do know you may have to wait for a table. Breakfast all day but lunch menu items are equally delicious and plentiful. read more

Just discovered this gem, being new to the area, and I couldn't be happier! This is what a diner is supposed to be. The staff are all very friendly - obviously have good relationships with the many regulars - and there is a wonderful hometown gathering kind of vibe about the place. I came for breakfast and I got one of the best eggs n bacon n sausage meals I've ever had. Everything was cooked just like I asked and the hash browns were fabulous. I think a diner can be judged by its breakfast and that's why I gladly gave it five stars. I can't wait to come back and see what else I'm gonna love! read more

Nick's Luncheonette - View of the counter from the booth I took off to the side. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

super fast service on a weekend morning and great pancakes! very affordable and everything was cooked well. large breakfast menu read more

Nick's Luncheonette - eggs, Home Fries, toast, Bacon, Blueberry Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

LOVE this place! Very happy that they have the new (larger) space as they definitely have a large loyal following! Alway happy when we've eaten there. Today was no exception. We both had the corned beef hash and eggs..everything was just as we like..crispy hash and well done home fries. Busy busy busy but service didn't suffer... read more

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The Food is delicious it's affordable and great and nicks gives a small town like mood because if it's great affordable food and it's service is great I recommend the chocolate chip pancakes and bacon for breakfast and a buffalo chicken wrap for lunch read more

Very good diner type restaurant just off I-95. We stopped in for breakfast. My wife had an omelette and I had the kielbasa and eggs and both were great. Decent coffee. A few minor service issues kept me from rating them 5 stars. My wife ordered rye toast and got white. In general the service was a little slow but it appeared they were a little short staffed relative to the crowd. Also the side pancake we ordered was just ok. Overall we had a good experience and would return. read more

One of my favorite things to order at a diner is a Corned Beef Reuben, but often I am disappointed when it comes open faced, or without sauerkraut. Nicks did it just right! Grilled rye bread with just enough butter on it, sauerkraut, thousand island dressing, Swiss cheese -- and of course lean corned beef all came together for a perfect sandwich. I was so happy! This Luncheonette is clearly a favorite for locals, and being not far off of the highway I was happy to stumble upon it when we were on our way to the Cape. Hope to find it again on another road trip. read more

Very good pancakes. Also had bacon and sausage. Food came out fast. Service was fantastic at bar.

Creative and Tasty. Came to try and was not disappointed.. gotta come back to try a full on breakfast read more

Nick's Luncheonette - Bacon Angus Cheeseburger & Bacon Club - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

My wife and I decided to try Nick's after driving by numerous times. We were quickly greeted and seated as we entered. The staff is fast and friendly. My wife and I both ordered omelette and typically order home fries crispy/well done...rarely do we get them that way but we did at Nick's! Also the o letters were a good size and good. We will be back. read more

My favorite breakfast place. My kids especially love the Nutella panckaes. You can't go wrong here!

We just stopped to have lunch and my wife I was so disappointed, I ordered a Ruben sandwich, it was bad enough I couldn't chew the corned beef but the whole sandwich was so saturated with grease it just fell apart in my hand, and I had to literally spit out the first bite of the sandwich, what a waste of money. read more