Its not 5star food. Dining. No white table cloths and wait staff. Which is cool. Open till midnight - drive through - clean - basic decent menu - and waaaaaaaay better than mcds or burger king down the road. My fav: *Cheeseburger with the works... bread is good, lettuce, tomato, onion, ketchup, and mayo. *Chicken tenders. Frozen, fried, and sooooo good. *new england clam chowder. Srsly. Not a chowder girl except Manhattan but this is good. Better than the canned stuff and close to home. I find it better than red lobsters lol. Comes with oyster crackers too :)) Yes it can get busy. Food takes time, its made to order 90% of it. This is basic, ggood, food. Decent wait time. If you're looking for FAST ho to mcds and sit on the toilet as u eat it. read more

Joint # 75: TOMLINSON'S RESTAURANT, Bridgeport, CT 07-20-2015. Tomlinson's Restaurant started as a very small hot dog stand in the 1930s by Harry Tomlinson. Harry passed in 1947 and a Greek family purchased the business, keeping the same name. Although Tomlinson's has seen it's fair share of changes over the years, owners Nick and brother Constantinos run the business based on the good food that started it all. RATING(S):... J. Diggity Dog: 8/10, Dog Man Sac: 8/10. J. Diggity said, "So we had a beef Sabrett - mustard, onion, sauce. Onions were good - they were their own onions. Chili is homemade. They make if from scratch. I thought the chili could use some more spice to it. It was decent, but not up to the spicy level I would like. The mustard was good as well. Overall, bun was good. Fried dog. I'm going with an 8.0 - come on down and check out Tomlinson's." Dog Man said, "We're doing the beef Sabrett, all beef, it's a fried dog. Went with the homemade chili, which for me, I would have liked a little more spice. I would have also liked a 'meatier' flavor to the chili. It seemed like thick sauce. I would have done a meatier flavor if I could. Mustard and onions seemed fine. The owner was very, very nice. He came over and talked to us for a while. We appreciate his hospitality. I am a Dog Man Sac 8.0 for Tomlinson's." -THE DAWG TOUR read more

I hate post so many negative reviews, I really do. I walked in here 2 nights ago and saw that 4 out of 5 employees involved with the food preparation process were not wearing gloves. They are not chefs with high standards back there, they are teenagers who may or may not wash their hands after a bathroom break, picking their nose, handling money, etc. We ended up going next door to Captains Pizza. read more

I first went to this burger place when it was just a shack in the middle of a parking lot. You would go in one end of the shack, buy your food, and exit the other end. That was 15 years ago. Now it's a bonafide drive-in type restaurant, complete with drive thru. The fare is classic burgers and hot dogs with all the fixings, plus they have other types of sandwiches (BLTs, etc.) and salads. It's fresh and delicious and the service is extremely friendly. When I went, the owner (I think it was the owner) took our order, was gracious to us the whole time and made it a point to say thank you to us as we were walking out. This is what In-n-Out would be like if it were a family restaurant. read more

A bridgeport institution so I've read..I have driven by many times , it went unnoticed ,a small hotdog shack so i ignored it. NOT TONIGHT, as I drove by , the bright lights flooding the street and huge glass facade caught my full attention. They completely expanded and rebuilt that small shack into a modern beautiful restaurant with a drive thru.. This to me means success and success in a restaurant can only mean one thing GOOD FOOD ! .. so I stopped to eat, and it was a good decision.. I had the special 2 dogs with the works including chilli & steak fries with chilli.. master piece in classic diner food comfort. It had the right amount of spice and snappy fresh cut raw onions. The steak fries,were seasoned perfectly and fried just right. I'd come back just for them. Now I understand why they've been around so long..The one thing i would want differently were the type of hotdogs served. They were good but maybe its all the years of eating NY sabret's or pushcart water dogs i mean even hotdog made at home have that 'snap'. when I bit into these hotdogs I didnt get that ' 'crunch' or 'snap' you get in all beef dog.. I guess it's a matter of taste but that didnt make the food any less delicious.. I'm definitely going back for chill burgers, curly fries, bacon dogs etc. ill keep everyone updated.... read more

Tomlinson's Restaurant - New drive thtu - Burgers Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

My husband grew up in Bridgeport so this was a place he had to take me. He loves the chili burgers!!! I had a cheeseburger and we shared fries and a drink. It was all great. Another time we went I had the chicken sandwich. That was ok, I'll stick to the burger next time. We try to come here every time we are in the area. Nice and clean and good food. read more

Tomlinson's Restaurant - Burgers Near Me - Bridgeport, Connecticut

'The Greeks' as we used to call it. Still great hot dogs and fast food. Not the little shack that it used to be (sadly) but these days you can sit inside and stay warm. One of the best places for burgers or dogs. read more

Tomlinsons is a greatplace for a freat burger or dog. When i go i usually order the foot long dog with chili and cheese. The chili has a lil kick to it but its really good! Frenchfries sometimes i really over do it. Chili cheese fries. Its worth the overdose of chili and cheese! The food is reasonably priced and the place is clean.ive never gotten anything from here that wasnt good... food is always tasty. Hot food is hot cold food is cold. Not like mcdonalds where the food sits for who knows how long where taste and quality are compromised. read more

Got my card skimmed here. Moments later people were attempting to buy items on Amazon. Don't go here the food is nothing but salt, oil and tasteless flat carbs. If your going to eat junk make it worth it somewhere else while getting your card info stolen. read more

Love this place! Great place to get a quick bite, food is really good and they have a lot of variety read more

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It was actually pretty good & pretty good music. They have nice little memories on the wall & I honestly enjoyed it I would recommend this location to my friends read more

Fresh fast food, good family restaurant. Get the veggie burger combo with the works. Way better than murder king and sh**donalds. Normal mom and pop fast food. read more

My favorite spot for chili fries!!! Love that you can sit inside or use the drive-through. I use to frequent Tomlinson's before the expansion. read more

Whenever I am in the area, I have to stop by here. When my grandma used to live in the area, I would beg my aunt to bring Tomlinson to the house. I don't if it was just in our household but we called this place "The Greek". Hands down an amazing place to eat at. read more

I don't know what's happening lately? The food was hands down one of the best places for classic fast food but lately....not so much. Here's the big issue...hire friendly people to work the register. They seem miserable. It goes a long way to just be at least pleasant. Please, please, please work on speeding up the drive thru. Finally....bacon and cooking to order, why does bacon snap back like a rubber band??? Cook it...crispy but not burnt. The way bacon is supposed to be. Hot dogs ordered split well done and you open it... not split and not well done, why? Fix those little issues and my goodness this place would be the best around. read more

Been going here for north of 30 years, but had a bad experience today. I went to the drive-thru (only option), placed my order (thru their ancient drive-thru speaker), and eventually proceeded to the window to pay and get the food (approx. 5 minute wait in line). I get to the window, and they did not hear my order (or some excuse like that) ... so no food was ready. I asked how long it would take at this point, and the employee mumbled that it would take about 10 MINUTES. I said, forget it, and left. Never again. I understand that we are in a pandemic situation, but a fast-food establishment that can't get their act together at their drive-thru has some explaining to do. read more

The food overall is really good. It would be such a better place though if they cared about the customers. So many times I've come here and had them make mistakes on my order and act as if they don't care whatsoever. Even the owner. It's a shame really read more

This is my go-to spot if I ever need something quick to eat. I love the drive-thru option, although it can be a little slow if there are a lot of cars before you. Food is always hot and made to order. Love that they have salads for those days I want to be a little healthier. Not a fancy place but the food is great! read more

Tomlinson's is the best! You cannot beat their hotdogs. It just looks like a plain old fast food place but it is great. The food usually comes out quick and there is plenty of room inside so you won't have to worry about the seating. The drive through is also a plus for when you're in a hurry! read more

I met up with a friend of mine here for lunch. I remember the little shack on the corner back in the day. I haven't been here in a couple years but always remembered the burgers were my favorite. They are still great. The Fries were nice and hot. Nice and clean inside. No complaints. read more

The food is good, but I wouldn't recommend going to this place. For example for a simple bacon, egg and cheese I waited more than 20 mins, and the staff doesn't care- it's all ran by high school kids. I would suggest better management read more

Tomlinson's has changed over the years, but it is still my favorite burger joint. The cheeseburger with the works keeps me loyal, but the steak sandwich is one on my new faves. I am happy to drive past any McDonald's or even the Canteen to get a Tomlinson's burger. :) read more

We stopped in yesterday on our way back home, have not been here in years. I used to go back in the 70's with my grandfather when the little shack was on the corner, such great memories. Anyway we both ordered a chicken gyro and it was basically ok but the tzatziki sauce was very plain and just tasted like mayo. It made the gyro boring. The French fries were good. Next time I'll try the hot dogs, my friends told me they are really good. read more

Use to cone here 60 years ago for their hotdogs and frys. There just as good today as they were then.

It's a shame what this place has become. When I was a kid they had the best hot dogs around, back then it was a little shack and was tremendous. I don't know what kind of hot dogs they use now but they are not even close to what they use to be...they are now wrinkled, dry and tasteless. Making things even worse now is the people who work there. Walked in tonight and I've never seen more miserable people. And to top things off they got my order wrong and when I went back in to let them know them seemed like I was bothering them. If you want a good dog with friendly service, drive a few miles up the road to the Merritt Canteen. read more

Tomlinson's is among the best fast food restaurants in Fairfield County. Everything is cooked to order with big portions. Cashiers are friendly and the line moves quickly. The last time I visited the restaurant the manager was at the front of the line asking every customer if they needed anything else before they left. Tomlinson's steak fries and curly fries are to die for, and their veggie burgers are delicious with lots of veggies instead of being made entirely of soy beans. My family members love their regular cheeseburgers and prefer them over any other burgers in town. The only place in Bridgeport that rivals Tomlinson's is the Merritt Canteen. read more

Man when you think of your childhood and the places that bring back those memories!!! Tomlinson's is that for me, standing outside in the cold waiting to get inside just so you could order your food was an incredible experience. The Hotdogs and Burgers were always amazing, add some chili and you were in heaven...Not many places can conjure up this feeling for me, but if you're ever in Bridgeport this is where you need to go!!!! read more

Had their Greek salad and tater tots recently then I notice I haven't written a review on this location. I love their tater tots always hot and crispy. I have been here a few times for breakfast and lunch. I haven't been disappointed yet. My husband always gets the bacon egg and cheese which is his favorite. I have had the sausage egg and cheese on a roll very good. If your look for some good eats this is a place to check out. I have also had their shakes which is good I can not complain. Every time I visit my In laws i always make a stop for my breakfast. read more

I've been a customer for over 40 years and the hot dogs are as good as ever. The chili varies from time to time. Onion rings are always great. I never tire of that order. the only thing missing is the old Greek guy. RIP. read more

Great fast food place and the staffs pretty quick at getting your order ready. Only down fall is a lot of people bring there kids there and parents now a days really don't care that there kids are roaming around and doing what they want so it's pretty aggravating when you're trying to eat and the parents are letting there kids run and yell and do what they please. read more

This place is a Park City institution. Great fast food with taste that you just won't get from a chain fast food joint. Also, the prices are good- for instance at my last visit, I got two dogs with the "works" and a small order of rings for 6 bucks. Tomlinson's also has a drive up window. read more

Amazing food! Definitely the best hot dog place, in my honest opinion. Their chili is my favorite thing ever. Lol! If I can live off their chili and cheese fries, brugers and hot dogs, I totally would! read more

I first went here back in 95 when it was the shack & I fell head over heels! I ALWAYS got a hotdog w/the bacon bits underneath it, mustard & relish , a nice thick milkshake & the hottest, saltiest, greasiest fries EVAH! YUMMO! I would switch up for the Bacon Cheeseburger & a Pepsi on occasion also just as delish. The prices were good, the crowds were always mixed & cool. I was SAD as HELL to see the shack go & the restraunt pop up in its place. It went up in price (to cover the new restraunts costs), lost it's eclectic touch, etc. The food just doesn't taste the same to me. Others have echoed my sentiments too. I bet the food is the same but the atmosphere really put it over the top. I still go on occasion but I feel saddened. My hotdog is not the same without the smell of the greasy grill, the crowds all lined up inside going outside the door of the shack, etc. Ahhh well all things must come to an end I suppose. The food is still good, dont get me wrong. An awesome cheeseburger, hot dog, fries, shake, etc. read more

Love it!!! Our family favorite for many years!! Best Chili on the world!!!!! Not Merritt canteens nor Valley farms nor anyone can beat them! !!! read more

I have been going to Tomlinson's since it was a shack the chili dogs with bacon and the works are great. When I get burgers I get cheese l & t with fried onions m&k. So good I drive to Bridgeport just to get them and I usually get two of each with fries and rings so I can have them a couple of times without taking such a long drive. GREATEST!!! read more

Seems as if everyone remembers this place when it was a shack in the middle of the parking lot.. Again, this place was the place to go on the weekends. Get there around 12 or so, maybe, just maybe the line wouldn't be out the door.. I ABSOLUTELY loved this joint when it was a shack. Not really feeling it since it expanded when it FIRST opened, food just didn't have that "made with love" feeling. Now I guess it's not sooo bad. It has improved a bit since then or maybe I was just hungry... read more

There food is awesome!! Very nice people!! Very clean also!! They have the best hotdogs, onion rings, fries and chilie dogs. There ice cream shakes are excellent!! We go there at least once a week. read more

I wish people would stop comparing Tomlinson's to the old shack I still think the food there is pretty good and the cheese burgers and hot dogs are delicious read more

Best burger joint in BPT - dethroned Merritt Canteen ever since it was sold to the new owners. You can't go wrong here! Above average even on their worst days. read more

This place is my go to food stop. The chilli cheese fries and a double cheeseburger with the works never fails!