This is one of Wallingford's best kept secrets. Since Covid, the inside is closed, but there are two outdoor picnic benches. I've always gone here for the breakfast sandwiches, but the lunch options are great as well! I usually get the bacon, egg, & cheese. You really get your money's worth and it is very reasonably priced. It is cash-only, but definitely worth a trip to the ATM! The owner is very friendly and fast. Highly recommend a visit! read more

Omg what a hidden gem! Fantastic food, great service! Everything you need. All breakfast sandwiches have two eggs. I got sausage and bacon. Meal fit for a king. read more

We needed someplace close to the highway to stop for a sandwich and saw this on Google maps. Best tuna melt I have ever had, in fact, one of the best sandwiches I've ever had! Friendly, fast and delicious!! You all are very lucky to have this in your town! read more

the place is supposed to be open at 7am, well i was working in the area and decided to pick this spot for breakfast the lady totally ignored me read more

Great sandwiches and to die for cupcakes Service always happy and with a smile! Place is cool for ambiance a mom and pop with huge sandwiches read more

Excellent food and the owners are since of the nicest people you could ever meet! It's a charming little place that deserves your business!

I was driving down the road coming back home from my job when I noticed this little breakfast and lunch shop on the corner of a light. I havent eaten since 5:30am so instead of going home to rummage through the fridge, I thought I'd give this place a try. They are a CASH only establishment. The inside is nice, small, and cozy. The woman who took my order was extremely nice and attentive. I got the Sara js burger which came with American (I think) cheese, bacon, grilled onions, spudtatoes on the burger. I actually didnt realize till now that she didnt ask me how i wanted my burger cooked, so hopefully its still juicy. So it just came out and it looks delicious. It looks juicy and the items on the burger look to be a great combination. And wow. This was delicious. The bread is great. Soft with a nice crunch on the outside. The burger was moist, the bacon was cooked to perfection. It was overall just great and a lovely surprise. I will definitely be coming back. And you should try this place out too. read more

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I love this place - always get the Fri-ta-ta. The people that work here are very nice and the prices are reasonable. read more

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Sarah jays in Wallingford should not be Considered a business. They nickel and dime you for everything they do and when inquiring about charges they hang up on you and cancel your order. Buyer beware. Do not waste your time or money. There IS a cost to doing business! They pass the cost right to their customers. Instead of mitigating the cost. They try to blame high prices from their vendors as rationale. The explanation seemed farfetched and INaccurate anyway. I have some familiarity with this as a business owner myself. This is not the problem of a customer but it sounds like they need to better manage their supply accounts and vendors. This can only be summed up by any average consumer and frequent restaurant customer that this is just to charge you more for less. They also do not consider dietary restrictions they just slap a charge on you with no compassion or understanding for any health concerns. With this kind of behavior and tactics I foresee a very large GOING OUT OF BUSINESS sign posted right on their front door...stay tuned for that. Don't give them your business you will regret it. Clapping back to your fabricated and baseless response. You should be ashamed of your self!!!! read more

Plenty of parking and it's right next to the park . Small in size , buy big in flavor. I wanted to try something besides my normal breakfast, so I went with a pancake. This wasn't an ordinary one it was called "The Hubcap" it was giant (3.50) and it was crispy & fluffy just how I like it . They have a great breakfast/lunch menu and the Spud fries intrigued me to come back to try . They have plain, bbq, buffalo, bacon & cheese or chili cheese. The prices are good and the food all smells amazing when you walk in . They have two big windows with bar stools to have a view while you're eating. Donuts are usually ready by 11 a.m. and you could call and ask what the flavor of the day is . Can't wait to come back to update my review I only stopped in for a bit. read more

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Sara J's is such a quaint place! Today was my first visit here and I cannot wait to come back. The woman working was extremely friendly and accommodating to any special request. It felt as if my mom was cooking me breakfast in the kitchen :) The prices are incredible for the portion and taste! The homefries were REAL potatoes and the egg sandwich was freshly made. This place is a must try if you're anywhere near Wallingford read more

Sara J's - Burgers Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

We stopped here on a road trip up to Maine. The food was inexpensive and absolutely amazing! We loved our home cooked breakfast and sitting at the picnic tables out back. Perfect place for a quick stop! read more

Great breakfast sandwiches and home fries. Excellent selections. Our go to when I'm in the area (normally mornings). I'm rarely in the area for lunch but I saw someone with a burger and that looked amazing. read more

I have driven by this place many many times and never stopped even though we have the same name!! It's cash only but it's really inexpensive which is awesome! For $6 I got a large omelet, homefries, toast, and a coffee! The food was delicious and the people so nice and kind. Will definitely be back!!! read more

Sara J's - Best $6 ever spent on breakfast!!! What a cute place and nice people and great food!!!!!! Will definitely be back! - Burgers Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

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Heard amazing things about this place from my massage therapist. Went for breakfast at 10 AM. Place was empty. There's one table with 3 chairs under a small wall mounted tv and then 6 stools along the counters that face the windows. There's NO bathroom. First off, they were out of pancake mix. I am not sure how you can be a breakfast place with a very limited menu and run out of any of the items on your menu. They do not offer you water for your table-- and have a refrigerator with a limited selection of drinks- bottled water, Coke and diet Coke, Pepsi and Arnold Palmer. No bottled juice. The food we did get was delicious (hence the 3 stars). I got the mushroom and onion omelette which comes with home fries and toast for $6. The home fries were the same chunky potato kind you get at most places but on the menu board it lists that you can get them BBQ, buffalo or bacon and cheese. I also got the French toast which was so incredible-- not sure if it was just some cinnamon and sugar that it is dipped in along with the egg but I devoured it. Food is served on styrofoam plates with plastic silverware-- so the environmentalist in me cringed inwardly as the food came over. I had also heard that this is the place in Wallingford to get cupcakes-- and that they are so good and popular you have to get there early to find any available. Again, we were there at 10 AM today and there were only 5 cupcakes in the display case-- 2 oreo and the other one was some kind of vanilla cake with pinkish red frosting-- there were 3 of those. In the end I am conflicted about this place. I would totally go there again if I knew they would have all the ingredients in stock to make the food they offer. I love cupcakes but if there is no selection available at 10 AM why bother coming later (and I am not going to get up early just to buy cupcakes.) It just seems like the owners aren't really interested in making a profit and developing a local following because they choose not to be prepared for large numbers of customers. read more

For breakfast, steamed cheeseburgers or amazing cupcakes Sara J's is one of a kind delicious! read more

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I go here often. There ususlly quick with service. They have a great bacon, egg, & cheese sandwich. They make fantastic homefries. They also make them in a 'buffalo' flavor. Sara makes crazy flavored cupcakes which are just delishes. For lunch they cook a few good things like steamed cheesburgers. read more

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Really great egg sandwiches at some of the lowest prices I've ever seen! Make sure you order it Sara J's style (a toasted roll with the homefries on the sandwich). Small place with just a couple of tables inside, so most people will take their orders to-go. CASH ONLY read more

Awesome Breakfast food! I loved it. The owner is very sweet and her service was great. The only thing is that its more of a self serve place, which I had no problem with. The atmosphere was home like and I definitely recommend coming here with a small group. It is a small place so its not good to sit and eat with a group larger than 4. I definitely recommend eating here. read more

Sara J's - The Toastwich! French Toast, eggs, and sausage with syrup! The best breakfast, I loved it. - Burgers Near Me - Wallingford, Connecticut

Freaking amazing food! Friendly service! Great pricing! For one of the BEST bacon cheese dogs this place is a must stop! read more

Awesome steamed cheeseburgers !!!! Fast, friendly service w a smile... Will be back soon.

Went for a burger and the flavor was superb. Iam a cook, this was the best Steamed Cheeseburger I have eaten. Yes, I have tried Meriden and the taste of these ones are Superb. They get my vote for everything plus effort ! read more

I have been a Sara J's Fan back when it was called Sara J's Deli and people thought it was a delicatessen. Great food. Amazing staff. I feel like everyone knows my name there. I'd eat there every day if I didn't work 30 minutes away! I'm looking forward to their extended hours starting in February 2010. read more

Great breakfast sandwiches and friendly service. Prices are good and parking is even better. If you are in wallyworld and looking for a quick breakfast or lunch, this place is a great option. read more

Excellent food and service. #1 for Steamed Cheeseburgers. Now open later hours on Thursdays and Fridays and since I work late week nights, I can stop in for a tasty meal. Added to the menu is baked macaroni and cheese which for me is real comfort food especially on those cold winter nights. Would definitely recommend. read more

I'm a GM by trade and a baker by heart. I had her cup cakes twice. First time great. Second time they were HORRIBLE. They were still raw. You know when something is dense when baked right. Poor excuse from someone who bakes daily. You can never blame your product. Only yourself. read more

I went to Sara J's last night on their first night of their extended hours! It's great to be able to get their fantastic steamed cheeseburgers for supper now! I also had the Miss Mary Mac & Cheese... superb! I also just HAD to have one of the delicious chocolate ale cupcakes (they looked so good!) but I was full, so I took it to go and ate it later! I've been there many times for breakfast and lunch and now I will be able to eat supper there on Thursday and Fridays too! Thank you Sara J's!!! read more

From pancakes to cupcakes, Sara J's is as tasty as they are inexpensive. And portion sizes are perfect for the hungry passerby. There doesn't go a day when I'm there that I don't have a cupcake, baked by Sara! Each variety is just as good as the next! As with any small town eatery, if you frequent long enough, they'll know your name, and know what you'll probably order too. They usually have me figured out before I even know what I want.....Buffalo chicken wrap. It's my staple lunch. However I've had everything on the menu at least three times, and can honestly say my all time favorite is their world famous steamed cheeseburger. Just featured recently on NBC30 news, for their Giant steam cheeseburger eating contest, Sara J's knows how to make em, and knows how to sell them! You want something special? Get the extra steam!....It's free! The atmosphere is light and playful, and even though seating is limited, there's nothing wrong with sitting next to a stranger. Strike up a conversation. If you have young kids, and don't want to spend a lot of money on breakfast, Sara J's is the place to eat on saturdays! They even have a few of my autographed children's books to keep the youngsters occupied while they wait! By far in my opinion, the best place to eat breakfast, lunch, and now dinner in Wallingford! read more

Situated in front of Silversmith Park in what used to be the Big Belly Deli, Sara J's is quick, homemade style, and worth every penny. To start with, the decor, which some may turn their nose up at, is rustic; a gem in modernized Wallingford that brings to mind the little mom & pop take-outs up in the nether regions of Maine. The walls are board, decorated with license plates and restaurant nostalgia. If you're looking for a fancy place, get your food here and take it someplace fancy. It really hits the spot. The employees, of which I've only ever seen two, are incredibly nice people who go the extra mile to ensure you're happy with your order. They don't forget the little things that many places do, such as napkins and plastic cutlery. The flavor of the food is above average, but I couldn't give it top marks only because I'm a firm believer in the use of spices; something they likely avoid to serve the average customer who may not like such added flavor. The dining area is very small, so if you bring a group of 10+ people, it will overflow into the counter space. I will continue to go to Sara J's. I've never been disappointed, nor do I ever expect to be. read more

I go here for the hot dogs and cupcakes! The hot dogs are foot long, split, grilled to perfection, and nestled in a toasted buttered roll. It doesn't get any better than that. Oh, and the cupcakes are divine! Sara comes up with great flavor combinations all the time. I'm so glad I live so close to Sara J's : ) read more

I go to Sara J's whenever I am in CT..I love the Momma Mia wrap for breakfast and Steamed Cheeseburg for lunch...Everything I've ordered has been delicious..You won't be disappointed.. read more