Neat little place located downtown. I was met by a server who let my party sit where we'd like, there were only a handful of people there. I ordered a simple dish, scrambled eggs, crispy home fries and toast with a side of "well done" turkey bacon. The second person in my party is an avid customer and I had the pleasure of becoming a diner here for the first time with them. My favorite thing out of everything I tried was probably the scrambler eggs (topped with American cheese) and French toast. In regard to service, it was rapid, and our server was attentive. I can see myself going back strictly for either eggs or French toast. . read more

Quaker Diner - Scrambled Eggs, turkey bacon, sourdough toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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I frequently order takeout from this diner. The people are friendly and the food quality is generally consistent. Their buttered toast is really good and the omelet is always cooked very well. At times, the home fries can be a bit bland or soggy, but they're the best when fried with crispy edges. Plus, their bread pudding was fluffy, cinnamony and sweet. The food is always packaged neatly in clamshell boxes. Recommended for a solid, satisfying breakfast. read more

Quaker Diner - Bread pudding - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

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We stopped in at the Quaker Diner about 1 in the afternoon. They serve breakfast all day, so I had an omelet, which came with hash browns and toast. It was quite good. My dining companion had a hamburger, which was both good and sizable. The coffee was very reasonably priced and refilled often. The atmosphere is excellent and authentic, since this diner began operations in 1931. The parking is limited, but we found street parking easily. We also had a piece of pie which was good and well-priced. Our server was friendly and efficient. For value, atmosphere and food, I'd definitely recommend the Quaker Diner. read more

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The food was excellent, the service was fast. And the ambiance was like stepping back into yesteryear it was amazing. I recommend this place to any place looking for a slice of Americana. read more

Its a bad greasy spoon diner that you want to be better. With a little bit of work it could be great. The building is a super cute idea but its badly dated and needs some work. I've been a couple times and then food is never good - basic diner food but badly cooked read more

Just left dinner. Terrible experience. Apparently they cater and prioritize a certain clientelle and ignored us. We came in and said we wanted seating for 2 and was asked to stand to the middle of the restuarant and waited standing for 10 minutes, when 4 booth chairs became available and at same time a couple walks in and takes the booth with out any questions and ignored us. We walked out and left to another establishment. Not a place i will ever revisit or take a quest to ever again!! read more

Food for breakfast was just ok. A very old diner with spirited people working. Not that's a bad thing.

Came here for breakfast with my husband. It was a first for us. Parking was a bit of a challenge though. We went in and it was a blast from the past. It hasn't been renovated in years. It's small but packed. When we placed our orders and they came in, I realized why they were packed. People continued coming in despite of the lack of available seats they were willing to wait. Our breakfast was so good and super filling. Our waiter was very polite and attentive, she would come by to check on us and made sure my husband's coffee cup was always filled. Once done we left with a smile and a happy stomach. We will definitely come back. read more

Nothing is finer than eating at your diner! Great place to have an affordable hearty breakfast. A classic greasy spoon with good food and a competent waite staff. Cooked my sunny side eggs to perfection and the home fries were delicious.great quick hearty breakfast. read more

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This quaint, old-fashioned diner hustles & bustles in the morning and there's a reason why. Y'all, this is my third time here for breakfast in the past two weeks. Between the nostalgic decor, local camaraderie & delicious menu...I foresee myself here often. The menu is simple but has plenty of options. The coffee has been fresh & hot and the service quick & friendly. Don't miss out on this place if in West Hartford during breakfast. It's not a big place, only about 8 booths but has lots of counter seating. read more

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We're baaaaack! Loving the Quaker once again, it's been a long couple sheltered years. The food and service better than ever. It's like nothing ever changed and it's a family reunion! Today, Nov 13, 2021 our adult daughter specifically requested Birthday Brunch at the Quaker. My wife and I have been regulars since the mid 80's (that's the 1980's) and later came the youngins. Saturday and Sunday morning memories built. Today, a couple of the Maple French Toast specials with two eggs, over easy. Wait staff wished birthday a pleasant day and year to come. read more

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It's always nice to take a step back in time and not cook food that you can definitely make at home. That's what diners are for and the Quaker Diner is no exception! It's a nice little diner where you can relax and read the newspaper or watch your food be made in the open kitchen. Despite the fact this place is slightly cramped, it was definitely friendly, inviting and comfortable. My corned beef hash was excellent and my bacon was crispy. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the homefries had the perfect crust under them. All that and a little bit of coffee with toast. Oh man this is a perfect meal for my Sunday morning. Nothing else to say except this is a really interesting diner that has been here forever. Now you know why! read more

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Great waitress and kitchen staff. There was no wait to be seated on a Saturday morning. Great service and good food.

This quaint little diner is excellent! Parking is a bit sus, and when the snow hits, it will be more difficult. However, it's worth it. The place was bustling, but I quickly found a place to sit at the counter. I ordered coffee and a bacon, egg, and cheese on a hard roll. It came out quickly, and everything I saw other people order looked delicious. The guy to my right had their Berf Stragonoff. Like any good diner, the portion was hefty. The old style decor, the swing music playing in the background; these made the experience awesome. All the staff were very friendly. I'm definitely coming back! You should, too. read more

Cool classic place! Feels like you go back in time. Nice servers. Cheap and delicious food!

This is a classic diner and a staple in West Hartford. If you've never been to a diner, you wouldn't know what to expect. But as far as diners go, this is the epitome. Small interior, nothing fancy. The food is cheap and the portions are generous. The quality is good and the food is tasty. Giant pancakes, sticky syrup, always-warm coffee... what else can you ask for? read more

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Small diner housed in a 1-story barrel-roffed brick building that has been in operation since 1931. Very basic menu Both table and counter top service The food is fine but nothing special, it is the atmosphere that people come for 6 read more

Discovered this Diner recently while searching Yelp. Sat at the counter where I could watch the food as it was being prepared. I chose this diner because of its long history in WHa and reviews. It didn't disappoint. I had their breakfast which sustained me throughout the day. I'll be back. read more

We visited Quaker Diner on a Sunday morning. I had read about the diner in a post online about local diners. We initially planned to wait for a booth but after awhile took two stools. The place had a great atmosphere. The service was quick. We ordered pancakes, poached eggs that came with hashed browns. Pancakes didn't have a lot of flavor and though the hash browns were tasty, the texture was a bit like mashed potatoes. It was ok but we won't be back. read more

Great place for a simple breakfast. Service has always been quick, friendly and efficient. Is one of our go-to local breakfast spots.

Little nondescript diner in west Hartford where food is king!!!!!! Daily white board specials are varied, plentiful and most importantly delicious. Pleasant staff. Parking on site. read more

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Very delicious food, quick service, and a great family environment! Seating was socially distant, and staff made sure all menus and areas were clean after each customer! Overall good restaurant and recommended for a quick bite especially for breakfast! read more

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Heard a lot of great things about this diner. We were in the area, so my BF and I decided to give it a try. We got there at the perfect time, as we were able to get a seat right away! Not even 2 minutes later, there was a huge wait at the door! Our waitress was funny and her hospitality was on point. The only thing that was lacking were the home fries topped with cheese. I was hoping it was real shredded cheese, or at least homemade cheese sauce, but nope, it was the canned stuff. Couldn't get the taste out of my mouth. Other than that, everything else we had was delicious! If we're in the area again, we will definitely be back! read more

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We were on route home from Boston to North Carolina and looking for a place to have a late breakfast. Man, did we luck out! I ordered typical sausage and egg breakfast with kielbasa and my husband have the Italian omelette and of course we had to split an order of fresh raspberry pancakes, which may have been the best decision we made the whole trip! This place is a walk down memory lane as well as being a homie friendly place to stop and have some seriously honest to goodness food. read more

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Went back today for the second time in 2 weeks after years of not going. When I went years ago, I realized one of the ladies was padding my bill and added things not on it. It took me a few meals before I realized it and called her out on it. This was after I used to tip generously for them ($4 tip on $10 meal), and needless to say I felt like a moron and so used for being so generous. After that, I purposely went back several times and left only small change as tips to remind her of what she did. Even before that, the other lady that works there was rude and brusque, and she one time left the American cheese wrapping paper in my omelet! It was so obviously visible, and I pointed it out to her and she was nonchalant and such, and even then I still tipped like 30% on the bill, because I used to feel sorry for this small scrappy diner. But after being taken advantage of, I changed my mind, and after going back a few more times just to leave change for tips on purpose, I stopped going for years. On top of that, it used to feel unsanitary, like I'd be eating at the counter and one of the ladies would be wiping down the counter with her tablecloth right next to my food, which I also found rude, like why do that as the customer is eating, and right next to their food! I finally went back 2 weeks ago for the first time in years, and I was cautiously optimistic that things had changed, and that first meal was fine, and actually tasty. I went back today, and the lady once again was rude, taking away some condiments I wasn't done with without asking. I thought once again what a fool I was for giving this place another try, as I thought back again about being cheated by them in the past and their rude behavior. It's the same rude service, nothing has changed, and the food also wasn't that great today. In short, this diner is only good for its prices, like you can't get a cheaper diner breakfast in West Hartford, but everything else about it leaves much to be desired, and I'm still angry when I think about being cheated by them in the past and the rudeness I experienced. So, make sure to check your bill, and no need to tip generously, I certainly didn't feel their behavior warrants it! Edit: Wow, I should've taken my own advice. Finally looked at the bill after I got home, and I was overcharged again! I was irritated at the place and didn't pay attention when the girl rang me up because I was annoyed and just wanted to leave, but after I got home, I saw that she snuck in an extra dollar charge, small enough that I wouldn't notice at the time. What a bunch of dishonest people. And to think, I still left a 15% tip for them despite everything. I should've just left no tip whatsoever. Unbelievable rude dishonest people. read more

Great food, setting puts the "old" in "old school" in a good way! Give it a try next time you are in the neighborhood

Best diner in Connecticut. I love it! The service is amazing, prices are very affordable, the breakfast is phenomenal, the coffee is delicious and free refills keep-a-comin'! I recommend this diner to everyone I know in town. As a West Hartford resident, it's the place to be. read more

I like this place. I like sitting at the counter and watching the cook master the timing and preparation of the food. I find everyone friendly, service is quick and the food a good option when you want decent meal at a good price. Food was hot and the homefries crispy but not burnet or overdone from hanging out on the griddle to long. it is an old diner - the diner could use a little TLC, I have gone here more times than I have checked in. I will be back. read more

3 stars because our waitress was rude/unsociable, she probably said 5 words to us the entire time. I liked the menu and the food good, but the overall experience was subpar. read more

It's simply the best. You accept the cash-only-tight parking lot situation-standing for a seat at a busy time because... there's just no other place that is as homey, warm, delicious, and personable as Quaker Diner. The waitresses are kind, professional, and know how to hustle -- do yourself a favor and get the 2 2 2 -- you can't go wrong. =) read more

I struggle with the Quaker Diner. They've been around for ages and you can tell from the look of it. It's a quaint little place with really reasonable prices and not a lot of seating or waiting area. They are indeed cash only and they don't have an ATM on site. I walked a block or so up and crossed a busy intersection to go to the gas station for their ATM. My bank pays me back so I didn't mind. I was also pretty unimpressed with their parking situation. Halls market is next door and the parking lot you'd assume you could park in next to the restaurant belongs to the market and threatens to tow you if you aren't a shopper. Street parking isn't easy to come by either. Once you get inside though the food is beyond reasonably priced and pretty tasty. My omelette was huge and the sides were good. Their coffee was hot and tasty - only $1.80 a cup. We got a side of blueberry pancakes and those were really good too. Aside from the inconvenience of parking and being cash only I'd go back. read more

Quaker Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

I love a good diner...therefore I don't understand why this was never on my radar when I actually lived in Connecticut....but....anyway...it's a cute little old fashioned diner which does not disappoint. We were in town for my friend's wedding, and BF wanted to meet up with one of his friends who lives north of Hartford. Back in their college days BF's friend lived right around the corner from the Quaker Diner so they wanted to meet here for breakfast for old time's sake. I got my standard coffee, two eggs sunny side with hash and rye toast and was not disappointed in the slightest. read more

1.) Introduction: Diners, schminers. What makes a diner different than another? "But they make eggs, pancakes, bacon and fresh toast, Anthony!" Wow! Whooptie-doo! I still wanted to check this place out. Quaker Diner has its competitor, AC Petersen's which is down the street. But I guess the difference is that Quaker Diner has history. 2.) What you may see: You may feel like you're back in the 1940s, 50s or 60s. It's a small place, so when it is busy you can find yourself feeling awkward, standing and hovering around people's tables while you wait for a table or place at the bar side. This place still keeps the decor looking retro, with an old telephone, jukebox (which I believe does not play), and toys and gadget that are shelved over the tables. 3.) Food: I ordered the short stack of french toast, and an order of two eggs with corn beef hash and hash browns. They tasted pretty standard for a diner. Maybe next time i'll try their omelettes that I've been reading about on here. If you order an apple or orange juice, they don't serve it from the juice tap, it comes in a bottle, and I believe the company was Tropicana. 4.) Service: Standard diner wait staff service. They only accept cash and check. Apparently they are use to the many customers who come in only with debit/credit cards, so they tell them to go to the gas station to grab cash from the ATM. They may need to change that system sometime soon. But I see what they're trying to maintain, that old fashioned style. I guess now that I know, now I know. 5.) Impressions: I can walk to this place, so that's pretty good. I don't want to go to that other diner down the street anymore. lol. read more

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Considering how small the eatery is, our wait time wasn't too bad. The service at Quaker Diner was incredibly efficient, at least in my experience. Just note that they're only open until 1:30 pm on the weekends but serve breakfast the entire time ( lunch menu available only on weekdays). First of all, the coffee is outstanding. Since I drank about two cups more than usual, the caffeine was merrily, merrily coursing through my veins while we waited for our order. The menu didn't offer anything terribly unusual, just a wide selection of traditional diner classics with a range of omelet options, French toast, pancakes & homefries. I chose the raspberry pancakes, which were amazing- a nice contrast between the tangy fruit filling and light, buttery pancake flavor. My friend went for the kielbasa & cheese omelet, another delicious choice. Also, if you love homefries, definitely try them here. Just don't make my mistake and opt for the "cheddar homefries". What I envisioned to be a light sprinkle of shredded cheese turned out to be a big glistening glob of nacho-esque topping. So I worked around it. No big deal. I'd order a plain batch next time. The verdict? Excellent food, but try to get here early on weekends. We went around 9:30 and the place was already packed, so I imagine it gets busier as the hours roll by. Service was quick, prices reasonable, cash only. Enjoy! read more

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I live within walking distance of the Quaker Diner and I love it. Everything is good, the staff is friendly and the Portuguese roll that they serve their egg sammichs on is a big puff of Heaven. There is often a wait for a table or stool at the counter but it usually goes fast. read more

Ambience: old fashioned diner, cute and small Food: fresh, well seasoned, well cooked. I had eggs and turkey sausage-would def order it again. Price: cheap, lots of bang for your buck Service: singlehandedly keeping this place from 5 stars. MANAGEMENT PLS MAKE A SIGN THAT SAYS SEAT YOURSELF. Everyone stands awkwardly in the doorway until the staff eventually mention it's seat yourself. read more

Listen, this is an old school diner serving up quick, homemade, comfort food breakfast. It's small, yes, but what else would you expect from a restaurant the size of a trolley car? A magical second floor? I don't think QD should be dinged for their size. The place is consistently clean and abuzz with happy patrons. The antique pictures, appliances, and artwork are something to be mentioned. Really makes you think about making dreams come true. Ok, on to the food and service. The breakfast is no-frills, real deal diner food. You know how some other places use a massive jug of liquid "eggs" to make their food? Not at QD. You'll see a ginormous stack of eggs behind the grill. Thank you! There is one waitress who is always a ray of sunshine. I wish I could bottle up her positivity and enthusiasm and take it with me for the day. Your coffee cup will never be empty, and your bellies will be full. Great bang for the buck. Nothing fancy, but everything authentic. Relax, West Hartford. Not everything needs to be new and improved when it's already established and genuine. Amen. read more

Quaker Diner - Cheese omelette with home fries and toast. Started eating before taking the pic because I simply couldn't wait. You know... priorities :) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

I love coming to Quaker Diner. It's a great diner with great food and the food is priced right in this pretentious town. Anything you order will be delicious. I love the spinach, tomato, and feta omelette. A tip: it's always packed on the weekend so unless you are willing to sit at the bar, be prepared to wait. read more

Quaker Diner - Spinach, tomato, and feta omelette is great at Quaker Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

Exactly what I was looking for. My pet peeve is over priced breakfast, this was not it. Great food in a small cozy diner type place with an open kitchen. The menu is basic breakfast items: pancakes, eggs, meats etc. The food was just OK though. That was really the only downfall. There appeared to only be one cook which led to the bacon and home fires being pre cooked and sitting in the warming area of the flat top grill. So the bacon was over cooked and too crispy. Overall it was a good experience and a cheap decent breakfast. I would definitely be back. read more

Quaker Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - West Hartford, Connecticut

No. So many people have said to us that we MUST make a stop at this traditional diner. It's so authentic and retro. This is not always a good thing... We walked in and they had no seating left. We walked all the way to the end inside and saw the massive pile of home fries essentially steaming on the flat top. One look at the plates of food and we walked right back out. Over cooked omelettes and soggy steamed piles of home fries everywhere. I'm also not sure if my memory serves me right but I believe it is cash only. Which in 2018 is absolutely asinine. I don't like to judge a place before trying it, but I did not actually need to eat the food to know it would have been terrible. read more