The Plate is a great option for breakfast within the area. The food is fresh, well cooked,…read moreflavorful, and plated nicely, and the prices are very reasonable especially for the generous portions. It was actually our first time eating here despite them being open for I believe close to 10 years now. I love how they continue to update their specials on a weekly basis, which to me shows that the chef and the kitchen are not complacent and continue to try to keep things innovative despite being a long-established restaurant. I do think that the business would benefit greatly from a renovation or relocation to a newer building. The interior and exterior could use some TLC, and it just seems like the use of space and flow of the restaurant could be more optimal. While service was courteous and fast, the business would definitely benefit from an overall additional focus on the front-of-house customer experience and ambiance. For example, having a sign that points to the dining room asking for customers to seat themselves feels too impersonal, and again this is where the restaurant's layout and extra space works against them. The chef's team clearly takes immense pride in the presentation of their food. Extending that same focus to the restaurant's ambience and personal warmth would truly elevate them to another level. All that being said, we're looking forward to exploring more of their menu and offerings in the future!

My coworker and I hit this place up for brunch today, the atmosphere was lively and the place was…read morefilled (so not quiet but not disturbing) . The wait staff were quick and attentive and super polite.l and gave great recommendations . The food was good, I was happy they made their corned beef hash in house. Their Bellinis and Bloody Mary was good and their rye toast was the best I've ever had. I'd be back one day. Thanks again !

Nice little hometown diner that made me feel at home. Like a mom & pop shop. We were in town for a…read morefew days and I'm so glad we stopped by here. So many options looked so good on the menu that I "accidentally" ordered too many things. The strawberry cheesecake French toast, amazing. I also got the Nashville chicken wrap and that was good with fries. Every plate we ordered tasted great. If/when I go back to New Haven, I'll be sure to make a trip back here. Thank you West Haven Diner, looking forward to seeing you in the future. Personal Review: 8.7/10

3.5 stars Nice…read morebreakfast. Good service. Restaurant was cold in the morning. I had to cover my legs with my coat. Nice bakery display with homemade items. Breads made inhouse. I would definitely return.

Very clean, friendly, family like environment. Excellent chicken salad wrap. Lunch and breakfast…read moreall day.

I have friends who have eaten here and I'm always up for a new breakfast place. It's nice inside: a…read moremix of modern & retro. It's busy. You can see it's popular. Nick & his staff are all wearing gray tees with the business name, a nice touch. My server is Allison. She's upbeat & smiling. My breakfast order came super fast. The 2x2x2 - eggs, bacon, pancakes w/ coffee. I ate it too quickly. Nick came over to see how everything was and all you had to do was look at my clean plates to know it was good. REALLY good !

Excellent service and food. The owner is so friendly and accommodating. You might have a little bit…read moreof a wait, but it is well worth it.

First, I want to say that the service was amazing. So friendly, like we had been going there for…read moreyears. After reading all of the reviews about the corned beef hash, I have to say I was totally disappointed. There is no way that this is house made. I love corned beef hash, and I make it frequently. This was definitely canned and so full of onion flakes that you couldn't really taste anything else. And it looked like it was prepared in a food processor. I would return because of the hospitality, but I definitely wouldn't order that again

The staff is so friendly and the food is always great! I eat there at least once a week.read more

Cafe 4 is a little hidden gem in Shelton! It's tucked away in Tower 4 of the Corporate Enterprise…read moreTowers, and maybe it's out of their control, but I think some signage down on the main road and right outside of the tower would really help to boost business. If you work in the towers, you should consider yourself lucky to have such a nice place for breakfast and lunch - I'm certainly jealous! The chicken cutlet on the club sandwich was so flavorful, and we were lucky to catch the chef's award-winning chili verde that day, and it was DELICIOUS. It's no surprise it was featured in Brian Baumgartner's (Kevin from The Office) chili cookbook and has repeatedly won awards at The Meadowlands! The clam chowder and fish taco special were tasty too, and we loved the homemade vinaigrette and candied walnuts on the grilled chicken salad. If we had one critique, we thought that the burger was a bit well-done for our liking. The shortbread cookies we had for a treat were sooo good - served chilled and with a chocolate filling, my mom said they reminded her of Magic Middle's from when she was a kid. Unfortunately I probably won't be able to stop here too much because I'm not often off from work during the week, and they're only open during the week, but I'll try to make another visit when I can!

I've been meaning to try this place for sometime now. The pictures of their food, and their reviews…read moreenticed me and I surely wasn't disappointed. The place is small and is shaped like an old school diner, located in the corner of an intersection I've passed many times but never noticed the diner. The atmosphere was family friendly, clean, and fun to be in. The staff, which is family, were so sweet and attentive and right there when you needed them. I ordered their churro French toast and chilaquiles. The French toast is everything the hype around it is, and the chilaquiles, my first time trying them ever, were out of this world. The chips were covered in sauce but somehow still crispy, despite how long it took me to get through the dish. I got their freshly squeezed juice of the day which was beet based and I loved it. There is no doubt I'll be going back here, great food and great experience, thank you Agave !

An exceptional diner with exceptional food. Service was excellent and portions were very filling…read more Prepare to take home leftovers because you get a lot of food for minimal pricing. A place you must go to eat. Looking forward to going back again.

We've loved this place from the day it was introduced to us! Great food, reasonable prices and…read morefast delivery!

The food was... less than decent. The service was attentive…read more The ambiance was.... like... Marshall's, TJ Maxx and Home Goods projectile vomited everywhere. Gordan Ramsey would have a field day

My mom and I were on our way to visit a family member on New Year's Eve. I was really craving a…read morebagel with cream cheese, but all the shops I found that were on the way were closed because of the holiday. I finally came across this place. We stopped by. When we went in, we were the only people, but that changed 3 minutes into our experience - it was customer after customer after that. I think a lot of guys with hands on jobs come here to buy breakfast before work (it is convenient, cheap, and delicious). I finally decided on one of their specials which was a grilled cheese on sourdough. It came with bacon, avocado, tomato, and cheese. My mom wanted a traditional American breakfast so she had the platter - 3 eggs, bacon, and toast, with a side of coffee. Altogether it came out to $20 which was really good. We were in no rush, and I think they saw that so they prioritized their orders. They have milk (whole, oat, and half and half) and sugar for the coffee on a table to the right of the counter. While I waited, I admired the plants they had all around the windowsill. I was also loving all the natural lighting coming in. We noticed it was a bit cold inside. The bathroom is clean and warm. After about 15 minutes, our food was ready. Each half of my sandwich was big. I could see all the crispy bacon, the gooey cheese, the fresh avocado and tomato, and the perfectly crispy bread. The first bite was magnificent and so was the rest. The only complaint was that it did feel a but too oily. My mom's food was also good. The eggs looked great and the bacon was crispy just like she likes it. The only complaint with hers was that it seemed like instead of butter for the toast, they used congealed bacon fat. Overall, we had a great experience. Although it seemed like there were only 2 workers - one taking orders, and another cooking - they were very efficient.

I go here with my family about twice a month on Saturday mornings. It's a staff of about 3-4 and…read morethey do an excellent job. They always remember us and know what we like. The sandwiches are really good and they have a nice little outdoor seating area in the warmer months. Some of the food is not homemade but they still do a good job overall. I would say it's a little pricey because I tend to spend around $40 to $50 on breakfast for 3 of us. We usually get two sandwiches and a breakfast platter plus a drink and it adds up quickly. Wait time is usually about 15 minutes. They get busy but they keep it moving. Pro-tip: add cherry peppers to your favorite breakfast sandwich for a nice kick in spice and flavor.