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    Rick's On 5

    3.9 (210 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Diners
    Closed 6:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Alex T.

    Went to Rick's on 5 and had a fabulous late breakfast! The food portions were great and the omelet was excellent! The service was fantastic too, very attentive and on top of things. Great prices as well, a nice, hidden gem ! Give it a try!!!!

    Dan R.

    Rick's on Five seems so old school to me, I'm very surprised to find out that it's just been around for 20 years or so. It sure has the look and feel of something that might have gone back to the 1950's. If you like old school diners that serve breakfast all day you will love Rick's. We sure did. On the way to the train station in New Haven, three of us walked in Sunday morning around 10:30. We weren't optimistic about getting a table because we couldn't even find a parking spot at first! Their small lot was packed, but I decided to make a second loop around and two cars were pulling out simultaneously. Rick's doesn't have a huge dining room, but we did find an empty table toward the back. I saw something with the coffee service I never saw before. Instead of a server walking over and asking if we wanted coffee, she walked over with two cups of coffee and asked if we wanted some! Their menu is massive to say the least. I ordered a Breakfast Veggie Quesadilla that turned out to be equally massive. It was a bounty of scrambled eggs, broccoli, peppers, tomatoes, onions, & mushrooms in flour tortillas topped with cheddar cheese. The plate came with a container of surprisingly zippy salsa and a big scoop of home fries. The meal cost $10.95 and half the portion was plenty for breakfast. I'm having the rest of it for dinner tomorrow night. All in all, we loved Rick's!

    Hammy's Favorite
    Juliette S.

    Stopped at this little diner for breakfast with my hubby last week. I got Hammy's Favorite which is Virginia ham with 3 cheese blend on grilled Texas toast. Was so delicious, but stacked so high I could only eat half! Home fries were flavorful & nice & soft inside, which I really like. Hubby had their omelette special, chicken cordon bleu with Swiss cheese, ham & chicken. He said it was so good! Service was fast & friendly. Good prices, huge portions & fast service no wonder why Rick's has been here for so many years.

    Irish Benedict
    Taylor S.

    So good and huge portions! My friend who doesn't even like, loved my Irish Benedict staff is great, love this place

    Breakfast time!
    Steven M.

    Rick's on 5 is to Wallingford as abandon Friendly's are to most of the United States, it was just destiny. I moved away from Connecticut about three years ago and made a long overdue visit to Rick's On 5 last Sunday morning so I could see some friends. This little diner is probably the busiest place to get breakfast on a weekend and it's for a good reason. I was greeted as soon as I entered the establishment and the staff was super duper friendly throughout my visit as well. The menu here features pretty much any breakfast dish you could think of and even some things you might not. Usually I would of ordered some chocolate chip pancakes but my scale at home told me I should at least try to order something a little more well rounded and that had me ordering some scrambled eggs, toast, and hash browns (not exactly a fruit basket but small progress is still progress). The food didn't take long to come out (especially for a group of five and it was just as tasty and delicious as I remember. None of the food here I re-writing the book but it's breakfast tasting how breakfast should taste, and for that, I really enjoyed it. Rick's On 5 might not be the most creative diner, but it's longevity at making people happy is undeniable. I've enjoyed every meal I've had here and last weekend breakfast was no different. Come to Wallingford and try this place out yourself! I

    Grilled Cheese with Bacon Sandwich, fries were not included. Had to add them
    C And J.

    This place had good food and came out quick but dirty, booths not clean floor not clean and bathroom was nasty. We arrived at 1:20p on a Sunday and were told they were closing in 20 minutes. Everything said close at 4 so either changed or staff wanted to leave early, so they rushed us in and out.

    Philly omelet
    Edward L.

    Stoped here with my mom on a day off. Quaint little place. My omelette was good but was NOT a fan of the home fries. Passed by here many times and always wanted to try. So it really had it up side and down sides for me.

    5-20-20 Patio Open
    Dawn H.

    Outside dining availability and takeout ! This place stands alone for delicious breakfast on the strip . I never had a bed meal or experience here and the employees are super friendly and fast. Today I decided on sausage & biscuits and that was a good choice it was great! I also had scrambled eggs and homefries which is a good choice here. You must now wear masks inside June 2020 ,but can take it off once seated outside to eat.

    Royce L.

    Great breakfast spot. Not too big but there are a decent amount of seats there. It's a little cramped when it gets busy hit nothing unbearable. I had the Hungry Man breakfast and it was great. A lot of food. Scrambled eggs, bacon, home fries, toast and two large pancakes. The service was great and the food came out quick. Parking lot fills up quickly when it's busy.

    Classic country scramble with bacon
    Valerie R.

    We decided to head to Rick's for breakfast one Sunday morning. There was a bit of a wait, but it was a nice morning so we didn't mind waiting outside. Once a table was free, things moved quickly. The staff had us seated and with drinks in just moments. Everyone is so friendly! Even though they're busy, everyone who works there was hustling and had smiles on their faces. I ordered the country scramble with bacon and honestly my only complaint would be that it was too much food! Very big portions at Rick's...which is a plus for most people. The scramble was excellent...hot and fresh, with loads of crisp bacon and cheese. My husband got the Hammy's Favorite - eggs, ham and cheese on grilled texas toast. Also huge, but very tasty! The home fries were also very good, and I really don't like home fries very often. Instead of a flavorless pile of mush, these were slightly crispy and full of flavor. They felt and tasted freshly made, rather than feeling like they had been sitting in a pile of grease on the grill all morning, as can be the case with some breakfast joints. I felt bad leaving half the plate uneaten, and even worse that I didn't want to take it home, but eggs just don't reheat well. We will definitely go back to Rick's for the great service and to try some of the other tasty looking items on the menu!

    Hot Cocoa
    Christina G.

    This place is the ONLY place that opens super early at 5am in the area. I was there exactly when it opened, and soon, a local regular popped in after me. Can't believe how early people are willing to wake up to eat breakfast! I only did it because I had to. I had Praline Pecan Texas French Toast (crushed pecans and caramel ALL over). 3 slices of bread cut into 6 halves. Too sweet though. Oh, and I LOVE the hot chocolate! Not too frothy, not too thick and rich, but perfect for the early morning. The waitress and cook are both super nice. The cook even came out from the kitchen to ask everyone (in general) how the food was. Bathroom is one stall and tiny. The parking lot doesn't provide too many slots, but since I was the very first customer, it didn't matter to me!

    Jas B.

    The food was good but there was nothing particularly memorable about this place. We ordered pancakes, eggs, bacon, toast, and had a nice breakfast. I did appreciate that the service was fast

    James Dean eggs Benedict, amazing.

    I flew in yesterday from Iowa for other reasons but I may fly in for Rick's in the future. Awesome and fun little place, must try. Would definitely make this a stop anytime I'm in the area.

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    Terrible food. Chocolate milk I was served was spoiled. Avoid this place at all costs.

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    This is the best breakfast place in Wallingford. Great food and service. Try the eggs Benedict. Out of this world!!!

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    A decent spot for breakfast or a burger. Not spectacular, but a decent choice. The staff is very pleasant and helpful.

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    First time trying this place. Hidden jewel on route 5. I had the Nutella Oreo Pancakes.

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