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    Sandy Hook Diner

    4.4 (92 reviews)
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    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    David H.

    Food quality / price (value) rating 8.5. The atmosphere is antique diner. Located in the historic Sandy Hook village in Newtown, CT, a charming and beautiful, and walkable, 1800's village undergoing a renaissance that includes many upgrades. New brick sidewalks and reproduction lamp posts add a lot of charm to the area. There are 6 or 7 good restaurants within a 100 yard radius of the center. We went for breakfast, where I had the pancakes with bacon. The pancakes and bacon were very good, but the bacon wasn't served until I was already finished with the pancakes. The wife had a broccoli, mushrooms & cheddar omelette that was very good. The coffee was good quality. The men's restroom was in need of remodeling. There is also an old style 10 seat counter that was very nostalgic.

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    Eli M.

    The guy who took my order was thrill and kinda judging me for wanting three pancakes of the cookies and cream one. But then again he told me it would be better for 2 not 3 because it is heavy and damn was he right, those pancakes got me through a hard hike but still after that hit harder than any anisong in a JJK anime. Ambiance has improved and it is as good as it always has been still really love this diner The woods next to the diner

    Andrew I.

    Very unassuming from the outside. Dining room and counter seating. No clue what the dining room looks like, we sat at the counter. Great and friendly service. Inexpensive and good food. Don't need much more for a quick breakfast spot.

    Avocado toast

    The staff and service here is amazing. Both of us have dietary restrictions and they accommodate us every week! The food is very good, a lot of locals constantly come here, and it's in a convenient location. Highly recommended!

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    Artur C.

    Great and friendly service! The first of many times to come. The wait staff was extremely helpful, funny and friendly.

    Allison L.

    Solid diner for all your breakfast needs. Packed with Sandy Hook locals enjoying breakfast on a Sunday morning. Good value for the food.

    Salmon benedict, black raspberry milkshake, chilaquiles

    Easily one of the best breakfast spots in Newtown! The diner is in an old train car which gives it a very homey and intimate vibe. We got the salmon benedict special, chilaquiles, and a black raspberry milkshake for a late breakfast and everything was delicious! Great service and kind staff. Can't wait to go back :)

    Home made corned beef hash
    Jennifer T.

    A LIttle tiny place that has been there forever. Staff was friendly. They have homemade corned beef hash! Had normal breakfast foods plus specials. I had the french toast with apple cider sauce it was super good! Great prices. Cute local place.

    Great breakfast! Mexi omelet, side of grits and poached eggs, bacon & wheat toast.

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    Always great food and super friendly. Highly recommend if you want a good breakfast! This place is a staple in town for a reason

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    Food always tastes fresh and well-made. Service and staff are very friendly and willing to do everything to get you what you want.

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    Great food and friendly service. I was very pleased with breakfast. I will be back very soon!

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    Average diner. Good diner food. Ok diner coffee. Ok diner service. Only open for breakfasts and lunch.

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    We decided to stop here again on our yearly return as snowbirds and were so glad! We had enough…read morefor our dinner tonight after 4 days of highway driving. The staff is very attentive and kind. The menu is varied to the point of having difficulty choosing. We chose Hungarian stuffed cabbage and trio salad. HUGE portions are their signature. My meal came with a cup of soup & I chose matzo ball. Also, I chose baked potato and chickpea salad and a side tossed salad. I do not eat processed sugar and they had oil and vinegar to dress the tossed salad. We had 2 large pieces of challah bread with it and hubby had half of a lemon danish for his dessert, saving the rest for tonight. The bakery section is very impressive and I would have had a very hard time back in my sugar addicted days. This place is already on my calendar for next year's return. I had a neat conversation with our waitress about Amorgos and Santorini Greece. This family does a great job of serving the community!

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    Granted it was a slow Tuesday night in the dead of winter after a snowstorm…read more... But the experience was fantastic. The menu is back and better than ever. The special app tonight was a "stretched" pork dumpling which might be one of the best apps I've ever had. Normally I'm a sucker for the bao buns at Foundry but these are even better. Hope they stay on the menu. Spicy tuna poke was great as usual. My NY strip hit the spot and the pork shoulder sandwich was greatly enjoyed by my accomplice. Good attention, chef came out for a visit too. Looking forward to returning to try the other new items!

    Went here for the first time, and am probably wavering between a 3.5 and a 4 -- but rounded up to 4…read morebecause of our lovely server, Louie. My friend and I both had burgers, which were delicious -- but what were REALLY awesome were the french fries. Slim, perfectly cooked and salted -- hoo mama. Other reviewers have mentioned that the menu has more of an Asian influence -- this continues to be true, and in fact, when we return I'd like to try some of those more specifically Asian or Asian-inspired dishes. One thing I perceived, though, was that the pickles on the burger were brined in something that tasted almost seafood-y -- I'm allergic so I don't think it was actual fish sauce or something, but something that gave it a slight fishy taste, like when you have seaweed. Anyway, that was the only thing I didn't care for -- but it didn't bother me enough to not want to try again! We loved the ambience and the location was also super convenient with free parking in the back. I'll update my review after my next visit!

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    Foundry Kitchen and Tavern - Vegetarian chili served like this!

    Vegetarian chili served like this!

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    3.6(128 reviews)
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    Hole in the wall place h very little parking Ownership…read morerecently switched hands so you are now able to reserve tables. This place is your ultimate sports bar if the games are on it's hard to get in. The place is known for their wings and burgers and the wings definitely don't disappoint. The service is great and no matter how many people are sitting arm to arm on in packed spaces the food keeps rolling out-fast Wings are great always freshly fried and the sauces are always on point The wrap and burger were nothing special to write home about The salad was very fresh with a nice flavorful cutlet On top The sticky apple cake was super Good the flavor was awesome and had just enough apples They take credit card parking is a bit hairy but sometimes you can find a spot on the road

    Tried this place again for the second time. What happened to the quality of the food? The service…read moreit's a bunch of kids running around there. Nobody came to check on me after I had got my food. So it was wrong. My drink was empty after the first five minutes I was there and I never got a refill or offered one. Everyone was drunk at the bar. There was some young guy in there, screaming some nonsense about something. And the bartender was cursing and yell yelling at the bar the whole time. And the owner, as soon as we were done, he was trying to push us out. My wife and I are seniors so we do take our time. It's too bad because I really want to like this place. But the management is awful, the service was terrible both times and the food quality is not fresh. Everything tastes frozen.

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    Cover Two - Part of the bar area with just three of the TV's

    Part of the bar area with just three of the TV's

    Cover Two
    Cover Two - Ben Masons Michigan Wolverines Football jersey! Newtown native representing!! Go Blue!!

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