Breakfast items were good but nothing special. Maybe eating in makes a difference here but takeout was definitely not worth it. Waited half an hour for two simple breakfast orders when it wasn't busy and they managed to forget my side toasts. Wasn't worth it to drive back just for that, but..... I really was looking forward to the toast. Prices were average for the area. While waiting, a couple of people came back in after already picking up their food to ask for things missing from their takeout. My advice, ok to eat in but skip the takeout. Solid three. read more

My group of 2 went to Sonny's on December 16th around 11:30 am. We waited over 10 minutes to be seated even though there were two open tables and bar space available. When we finally sat down, we waited another 10 minutes for menus and then another 10 to get our drink order taken. Pat was our waitress and she was incredibly nice and apologetic- she was just under great stress. Throughout our meal, we were treated to a barrage of derogatory comments and harassment towards the servers from the kitchen. The two younger girls were visibly upset and it reflected in their service towards the customers. The wait was too long, the attitudes of all (except Pat!) was poor and the yelling was not conducive to an enjoyable meal. read more

This place is a little hole in the wall breakfast spot. Lots of locals come here, very relaxed atmosphere. The food is consistently good breakfast food. Simple and straight forward kinda place. read more

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Great place, Family owned and operated. Came across through a hotel we stayed in while in Connecticut for a family party . Covid safe well spaced out and very clean. read more

This is a joke in the wall in a strip mall but some teachers at Danbury High recommended it. Sonny himself comes out of the kitchen to see how you liked your food and there seemed to be a lot of regulars. Our omelette were tasty and they were not cheap with the filling. Coffee as nice and strong and waitress came by a number of times- it was good! read more

So, we stopped in for breakfast because it had good ratings. Well, we were not impressed. If you like everything covered in grease and oil then this is your place. I had the eggs with grits and biscuits. The grits had so much fake butter in them that I could not eat them. And biscuits were so greased up they made me sick. The eggs were okay. My husband had the garbage omelette & he seemed to like it okay. His home fries had so much brown that they tasted burnt. So,needless to say, this was not an A+ for us and we won't be going back. read more

Small shack in a mini strip mall. Average all around- food, decor, service. Place was muggy, a little dirty, and you can hear the cooks yelling and horsing around in the kitchen. Not the relaxed experience I wanted. read more

Food was good but place is very dirty- I've seen highway gas station bathrooms cleaner. My water cup had chips all along the rim- can't believe they are still using it!! read more

Sonny Side Up - Bathroom- yikes! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

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I've lived in the Danbury area my entire life and this is the place for breakfast food when considering quality, quantity, and cost; it cannot be beat. Sonny's omelets come out to perfection every time. Lunch menu items are very good as well. I read a previous comment that stated the food was greasy and the home fries burnt. This is nonsense. The home fries come out crispy and seared - they are crunchy on the top and soft on the bottom. The food here is no more or less greasy than any other restaurant. read more

First things first, Sonny... Your Duke is a Red Sox fan! Let it be known that this is THE single best breakfast diner in the area. It's not fancy, it's just plain delicious breakfast and lunch. I don't throw out five star reviews often, after all, elite stars are precious! But Sonny deserves all five... Keep reading to see why! I've had everything on the menu by now, and never once have I had a bad meal. Having lived in the south for several years, I have an affinity for grits and biscuits with gravy. This is literally the ONLY place to get them made right anywhere in Danbury or New Milford areas. Don't worry, their home fries are amazing if that's your thing. The #5 is the best deal out there... Two eggs, meat, biscuit/toast & grits/home fries. $6.00 for delicious, generous portions. The bacon is usually crispy, the hamsteak is huuuuge, and I'll be honest, haven't had sauceage here yet. The challah French toast is my favorite sweet when on special, otherwise the chocolate chip pancakes are my go-to sweet breakfast. If you want to combine those two meal options, they have a combo with egg, meat, grits/potato, a pancake, and half waffle. I've had more breakfast than lunch, but the lunch I have had was great. Rare roast beef club and tuna melt are my faves, and Sonny doesn't disappoint. Decor wise, it's your standard diner, with a vast array of sports on the wall... Yankees, Giants, Mets, Huskies, and yes, even a lil Red Sox! The staff is beyond efficient and are very friendly. Including Sonny, who's talking to customers in between cooking everyone's meal. Again, I don't give out five stars lightly, but there is no better diner in the area. And when you're #1... You get five stars. read more

Friendly, warm, homey atmosphere, where husband/wife team of Sonny and Diane greet everyone; most customers seem to be locals and regulars. This was our first time, stopping for brunch on a 6 hour drive, and the quality was good, good value for the money. We had corned beef hash and eggs, vegetarian omelette --- good. Also had the thick french toast --- okay. Coffee was outstanding --- Green Mountain. read more

Can not believe the terrible customer service we received today, specifically from the waitress Gabby. I have worked in a restaurant my entire life and am always super understanding of a busy place, but the attitude and neglect we received from our waitress ruined our entire morning. After a table next to us (that ordered 10 minutes before us) already received and finished their food, we began to question when our meal would come. After trying to nicely ask gabby if she knew how much longer our food would take, I was stricken with a rude tone as if I was being impatient for waiting 45 minutes for my eggs. My boyfriend and I could no longer listen to our stomachs growl and decided to head down the road to Bagelman (always the best). As we were leaving we said thank you to the (very nice and respectful host) and then were yelled at from gabby. "I HAVE YOUR FOOD RIGHT HERE" I'm sorry Gabby, but you do not get to ignore your customers for an hour and a half and then yell at them when they decide to take their business else where. It was 10:30 when we sat down, and 12:00 when we left with empty bellies. Update - we decided to call the owner after reading more negative reviews of "Gabby" and let him know it really wasn't the long wait that made us leave, it was the fact that Gabby did not come check on us once, or tell us our food would take that long. The owner, Sonny, spoke over my boyfriend on the phone the entire time and did even let us get a word in. We will never return... read more

This is our Saturday morning breakfast spot - everything is made to order, and the omelets are great. There's a ham, swiss & asparagus that's nice, a Mexican that's great and variations of bacon, sausage, cheese and some veggies... on Sunday's there are some other popular specials - like eggs benedict. The portions are huge, we always take some home for a second breakfast. It's true it's a family business -- complete with dad in the kitchen, mom in the front and a sleepy mono-syllabic teenager clearing tables. The rest of the staff seems pretty consistent - another sign they're doing something right. It's not a place to go when you're in a hurry, but the food's worth the wait! read more

This place was OK. It's a cute little place to try out but I'm not sure about it being super good as some of the reviews state. They are really friendly here, very cool laid back ambience, and for the price...servings are big/worth it. I'm not sure I'd go again as the food wasn't all that great. It's comparable to a home cooked breakfast taste. read more

Awesome place. Good friendly service. The fare is typical diner fare, which is to say, awesome greasy. the portions are just the right size, I hate places that just go for quantity instead of quality, not to say that you do not get a lot of food, but the food is great. Will definitely come back when I can! read more

It's a nice business. Their food is amazing. And there waiters are really nice. They make big and really good pancakes. They can even put chocolate chips or blueberries in them! Also, the owner always comes out with slime and has a nice conversation with you. read more

We stopped there for Breakfast past Sunday, was very busy and Miss. Sonny apologize for that!!! Who's doing something like that today. We had to wait for the food but it was simple and good. Very local atmosphere. If your in the area stop& enjoy. read more

Very good food. The place gets super busy on teh weekends so be prepared to wait unless you hit it right. I have never seen such good omlets, almost crepe thin. It seems to be a favorite place as its always busy. Give it a try read more

So this is a seriously retrospective review, meant solely for the owner, who I haven't seen in probably 14 years. We met first at a wine store he worked at, he would always pick out the best choices for my wife and I to try out. In our 4 years in Danbury, his wine shop was always a bright spot. Just prior to us moving, he left, saying he was following his dream to own his own restaurant. He promised grits.........and delivered! Breakfast was just as you'd expect. We moved back to DC and have not made it back again but as we were sitting here tonight, we thought of those times, the food, Sonny taking me into the kitchen just to talk while he worked. Good times..... hope he reads this, he will remember read more

Best breakfast in Danbury, and for that matter Brewster and Carmel NY too. We make the drive all the time; it's that good. Be prepared to wait on weekend mornings. The chef (owner) always comes out and checks to make sure everyone's food is good. Prices are also very reasonable, and don't forget about lunch; their burgers give some specialty burger joints a run for their money. read more

Being a staple during driver's ed classes, Sonny Side Up was my savior (and I'm sure many others' who also took driving lessons next door). I looked forward to that bacon egg and cheese on a bagel every morning because it was cooked perfectly. It's been tough to get back there since I don't go out for breakfast too often, but I figured I'd live a little this past weekend and reminisce on some great memories. Sonny's looks the same, which isn't a bad thing, it's just exactly the way I remember it being. The waitresses were super nice and the food was obviously just as good. I ended up with the kitchen sink omelette while my friend got the Sonny Special, something I normally go for, but it was way too much for this morning. Food came out quick and the service was attentive, no complaints. I've never had a bad breakfast/brunch at Sonny's, period. Whether you order the Sonny Special, pancakes, or a fat omelette, you're guaranteed to leave there full and happy. read more

Wonderful place and best kept secret in Danbury. Everything is fresh and made by hand daily. I had the turkey and cheddar melt and potato salad special. The potato salad was so good and you could tell it was not from a package made by hand and delicious. The turkey melt was great tasted like a grilled cheese with turkey and just melted in your mouth. My mom got the chicken soup and it was also made from scratch and very good!!!! I love this place!!! read more

every visit is exactly the same, however consistency is key when you want a good breakfast. I usually always get the same order 2 over easy eggs with well done hashbrowns, grits and a biscuit. never disappoints. good service, reasonable prices and good coffee. read more

My go-to for breakfast and/or lunch. I always have a good meal there. It has outdoor seating available as well as inside. Dedicated, friendly staff. read more

The experience from walking in the door to walking out the door was flawless. The food is great the service is even better. The portion size for the price is outstanding. The omelets are very fresh and cheesy. The bacon and sausage are enormous and outstanding, and the biscuits and gravy brought us home to South Carolina. This will be a regular for us in the future. read more

Such a great little diner, so glad we stumbled upon you Sonny! We were passing through on a road trip & looking for good breakfast, and that's exactly what we found. This is a quaint little diner, with a very hospitable staff. The owner came out to every table to greet everyone and ask how everything was. That just gets me every time. I love when a restaurant takes the time to do this. It really shows they care about what they're doing. The food was great too. Boyfriend had the special croissant french toast with chocolate chips & it was just heavenly. The chocolate was actually baked into the toast so it was perfectly gooey and rich. I had the big breakfast and split it with the bf, and we still couldn't finish the massive pancake. The home fries were perfectly crunchy, just the way I like em. I just wish I lived nearby, as we would eat here so often. read more

Wow what a wonderful find. We were hungry and driving through CT and yelp brought us here. Everyone who greeted us was friendly and welcoming. It was 10am but I ordered the tuna club which came with fries, macaroni salad, and a pickle. My bf ordered a breakfast plate. They both came out fresh and were really delicious. I doubt we will be back in the area any time soon but if we were this would be on the list of places to stop for a bite to eat. Great local joint! read more

Food was good and the portions were large. The service was a little slow but very friendly. The kitchen sink omelette was really good with lots of fillings: huge chunks of sausage, half strips of bacon, a ton of veggies. The home fries were good, but they had a buttery sort of taste to them and they were on the greasy side. Definitely not light. The toast and coffee were also very good. The corned beef hash was pretty disappointing. Not a lot of restaurants make their own corned beef hash from scratch, but most places will do a little more than take it out of a can and over-cook/burn it on a griddle. Overall a good experience. I was worried because I had read through the negative reviews, but a lot of it was unfounded in my opinion. The food was tasty and it was an excellent value for the money. read more

The place is very inviting my omelette was awesome very reasonably priced.I always pick this place for breakfast. read more

Sonny Side Up - Spinach mushroom onion omlett - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

This is a great spot for breakfast, reasonably priced and food is spot on. Crescent French is best around. If you want breakfast in Danbury this is the place to be. read more

The food was so good and the pricing was great. Sonny came out to check on us and he was so sweet!

When I die and go to the next life, I hope that there are breakfast places like this one. I have been here many times. Great food and nice people! read more

Wow! The food is amazing, worth every penny! Ambience super friendly , service is great , staff is cool, makes it so that even customer are in a great mood and talk to each other.I have never been to place like that.I recommend it to anyone. read more

The food is crazy good. Nice fat Italian sausage spicy or regular. The pancakes, waffles, hickory smoked bacon strips, grits, eggs all that was done in a quick manner. The chef Sonny comes out and starts greeting us all and laughing with us. Great atmosphere for everyone. Then I talked football over with Sonny. Nice man and his wife was down to earth and both are hard workers! Loved the place. read more

Sonny Side Up - Sonny himself and his wife! Great chef! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Danbury, Connecticut

This place was loud and unorganized. I sat at the bar top area and the chairs were terribly uncomfortable. My feet were dangling and I'm 6' 3! This guy kept yelling at his employees from the kitchen and then comes out all greasy and starts clearing tables in this pissy mood. It was an extremely anxious experience. Thankfully I have a good sense of humor so it was quite amusing. Food was average. Just being honest guys. Get it together. You have potential. read more

Our first visit. The food/cooking was average; it seemed their AC was down, poor ventilation; we came out smelling like we sat in the kitchen! Greasy tile floor, one can easily slip, if not careful. We didn't find anything special about this place. I wish i could agree with some yelp reviews, but sadly no. Highly doubt we'd return. read more

Home fries floating in grease. Spoke to owner who sported a filthy dirty apron. He was rude and basically told us, that's the way I make them. Never went back. Try Elmers. read more

My husband and I use to come here often. We stopped going because the service is terrible. There were times we sat for over 20 minutes waiting for our order to be taken. Then waiting for our check so we can pay was another long wait. The food was good, I was always satisfied with my order but won't be back anytime soon. read more

Best food ever. Hidden Gem in Danbury. There was a long wait but so worth it. Even the coffee was amazing.

Waited for 15 min just to order our coffee. Food was not Worth the wait. My omelette was a giant pill of mush.