How is this place still in business? For years this was a decent diner. No longer. Seems it was sold and new owners have run it into the ground. Place was empty. Shelves (usually filled with cereals fruit etc) empty. Rotating pie display empty. Tables empty. Bathrooms filthy. Now "cash only" no cards. They had an easy to miss sign on door. Seems like they have no merchant account, and are on COD with suppliers. Waitress (owner's 'niece') could get you nauseous--had multiple dangling nostril charms on chains hanging from inside her nose, not exactly appetizing from a food handler. We should've left, but we ordered grilled cheese sandwiches. Literally two slices of bread and one tiny slice of American cheese inside that didn't even cover the bread. No pickle. No chips. No nothin'. Two slices of toast and a mini-slice of cheese. If this joint is still open by the time you read this, run the other way. One star 'cuz you can't leave none. read more

Service was pleasant, food was not. Tip off should have been the incredibly strong bleach odor and filthy fish tank.

I've been coming here for many years, it's never been spectacular but ever since the management changed it's gone down hill in my opinion. They skimp on basically everything! They used to have an on site baker that made amazing pies and cakes and now that's gone, even a tall glass of milk is now a shot of milk. This place has seen better days! read more

Alone on Thanksgiving, so I ordered a turkey dinner and an open pastrami Reuben. Per menu on Uber Eats, turkey was supposed to come with mashed potatoes, vegetable, cranberry sauce and choice of ice cream or jello and choice of milk or cola. However there was no ice cream as a choice, just jello, milk or cola. Chose cola which I didn't receive. The "vegetable " was about 2 tablespoons of cut up red peppers. There were no mashed potatoes--just two pieces of white bread on bottom of container topped by gravy and then turkey. The "open faced Reuben " was not open faced. It was a sandwich with no cheese on it and I had asked for a side of thousand island dressing which I didn't get. They had no pastrami so subbed with corned beef. I took 2 bites of sandwich and realized the corned beef was on its way out--going bad. Yuck! I spent $40 and I should get a refund of at least $20! So disappointing that what was delivered was not even close to what was promised! This diner used to be great! I can't believe what it has turned into! read more

Cheaters. Tried to cheat me out of the salad that comes with an entree. I had to pull it up online. Ridiculous. Then there is the automatic 29% surcharge. After CD which the waitress gave me change like I would tip even more. After they already tried to cut corners. And this doesn't even include the discussion over the supposed included bread and butter. Stay away and save your money. Don't be ripped off. read more

Haven't been back here in years. While some of the faces were new, the food is still the same. Makes me a little nostalgic. Everyone is always pleasant & have no problems with customizing orders. The layout hasn't changed at all. They have a genourous size dining room, along with a bar top & side booths. It seems the breakfast menu has been reduced & prices have increased a tad. I'll blame it on n covid. The price of everything has increased. I didn't mind too much. I'd like to see this place remain in business. Of course I came here with a large appetite for breakfast. While the French Toast wasn't actually stuffed they were scrumptious after I had to assemble the toppings. I wasn't really pleased about that. I guess food that makes you work will taste better. I was pleased that there were 3 thick slices. Other places will only serve 2. I was also pleased with the fat piece of sausage, instead of the standard 2 little links other places give. I ordered my eggs over medium & they were perfect. A deep, thick yellow yolk. The establishment doesn't scream clean, but if you really look it is. I think it's the old decor that stands out more. I left full & satisfied. Be careful, if you have a full day planned. If you ate like me, expect a food coma to come knocking on your door. read more

Triple-A-Restaurant - Stuffed French Toast deluxe - Diners Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

The server was very nice and attentive which was the best aspect of our meal. The French fries were the worst my husband and I have ever eaten. The tuna melt had quite a bit of mayonnaise on it and requested it on rye toast. I was informed they had no rye as an option which surprised me. In addition, my husband's blt sandwich was not good and he said the coffee was undrinkable. And the final insult is that the prices were high. $15.00 for a b l t? read more

So either Management has been reading the reviews or new hires are in the spot because aside from some visual changes that could be made and upgraded here, I had an overall good experience. My waitress was on point from the moment I entered the restaurant. Greeted me, sat me down and before I could even sit down, she was already asking what I wanted to drink. Shortly thereafter, she not only came to take my order, she asked if I wanted a refill on my drink and it was only half empty at the time. That to me, makes a huge difference. Just so you all know, this is a CASH ONLY establishment for there is a sign on the shattered glass door when you walk inside. Let us talk about the food. I had a delicious Turkey and Cheese. omelette that was flooded with cheese. I tossed some salt and pepper on that bad boy and went to work without punching the clock! Tore that thing up and the eggs weren't overcooked and all dried out. Even the crispy grilled potatoes weren't over cooked! Just a fresh potato bite with great chew. The Bacon had a nice low sodium flare with a decent amount of crispiness. Very little fat at all and not crazy greasy. My Belgium Waffle was soft and the batter was sweet, which made for a nice overall bite with their third party syrup but this leaves us to why I arrived and why they received only 4 stars vs 5. I was here to review their pancakes. I did not like the taste. The batter had this flavor as if oil was poured straight into the batter. It was very off-putting and though they had a decent amount of fluff to them, it was not enough to carry these pancakes to the finish line. Hell, I was done with them before I even began! My waitress was amazing and I left her a tip that matched my bill for she earned it!! read more

I recently visited this place, and I must say, it was a thoroughly disappointing experience. Despite the restaurant not being crowded, we waited over an hour just to get asked what we would like to drink When the waiters were bringing out the food to other people it looked unappetizing and poorly prepared. It was clear from the presentation and the quality has significantly declined. Years ago, this place was a goto during overnight, known for its service and dishes. However, it's evident that the restaurant is now under different management, and it's just not the same anymore. The entire experience from the long wait times to the good food was very disheartening. Given this recent visit, I will not be going back. It's unfortunate to see a once-great spot to go at night time by go downhill so drastically. I hope the management takes these issues seriously and works to bring the restaurant back to its former glory. read more

I liked it good customer support but I didn't like they were kind of messy. There's glass broken on the door when you came in yeah I'd like it, but I don't recommend to come in the night because there's a lot of crazy people that come. read more

Way overpriced $17 for a burger with onion rings and they claim that there there credit card machines always down which means you have to pay $2.50 in their ATM to get money out to pick him cash read more

Never have been disappointed. Happy to be their to chill eat and have a good time. Servers are good too. read more

Should have read reviews before I went!!! First off 20% Tip is added to the bill with no exceptions according to their hand written sign on the door. 10% tip is added for to go orders. Tips are given when satisfied and I can guarantee there was nothing satisfying about the food at all. I ordered decaf coffee which they don't have. I had water which tasted like chlorine. Ordered 2 eggs and hash. I ate the 2 eggs, and the toast. Bill came to $34 and change. With the 20% tip added it was $41 and change. Thankfully I paid cash and just left $40 which wasn't even deserved. read more

The food is your typical diner fare, and they have a really large menu. I typically go in the odd hours of the early morning or super late at night (being that it's a 24 hour joint) and it's usually pretty quiet. Service is always good, and folks there are genuinely quite nice. I like to pick a quiet booth and drink my coffee while I write, and this diner gives me plenty of space to do so. I usually go for the standard appetizers like some wings, or a quesadilla, but trust me when I say it's a large menu so you'll have a bit to choose from. The food is okay, nothing crazy to write home about but it is satisfying and good portions. read more

This place was kinda of weird. For starters it's $5 for two sausages links then there's a 20% dine in fee, I'm not sure if it's because we visited at after 12am, but they are 24 hours and have been here since I was a kid and I'm just now trying it 25 years later and they are doing this stuff idk how that's acceptable service but to each their own personally I will not be coming back to this place. read more

They recently updated their interior with new floors and booths giving the place a fresh look. Very good lunch and great service. It wasn't very busy so we're we're seated right away and our server was professional and attentive. He checked in often to see if we needed drinks, etc. I had a burger and she had an omelette. Both my French fries and her home fries were really good. Well done like we requested. I didn't leave here saying it was the best burger ever - but it was a good diner burger and not greasy at all. Price was right - 2 adult meals and a soda for $19! Cheaper than fast food!!! We really like it here close and consistently good for diner food. We always have good experiences here. Not a 5 star steakhouse experience but definitely a 5 star diner experience! read more

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We had a late lunch, staff was extremely helpful. The ambience was relaxed. Cool multicolored leds and lots of mirrors. Food gave a very home cooked meal feeling. The waffles were light and airy. The bacon and egg sandwich was perfectly cooked and salted; most diners make bacon not very crunchy and a bit displeasing and this was a pleasant surprise. Good experience we will return. read more

Triple-A-Restaurant - Egg and bacon sandwich - Diners Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

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Wonderful diner and food service, food is more typically fora diner. Absolutely no complaints. Would visit again

Great late night food option. Food was very reasonably priced, with a massive menu to fit anyone! Probably one of the biggest menus I have ever seen at a restaurant. Food was as expected for how big the menu was. Went to this restaurant as it was the only place open at the time we went, and it hit the spot! read more

Came in to kill some time. Went on a Tuesday morning and it was not busy at all. I definitely appreciate the professionalism and friendliness of the waitress who served that day. They are now back to be 24hrs. read more

Triple-A-Restaurant - Diners Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

Open 24 hours when nothing else is for miles and miles. Food was good. French toast challah bread was delicious.

Specifically asked for my delivery order from Uber eats to be stapled shut. I wasn't comfortable with the thought of someone having access to my food. When I received my order it wasnt secured at all, neither was my drink. The container was just handed to me. No bad or anything. I tried to reach out to them by telephone and for some reason it was the number to T-Mobile bill pay. Very disappointed. With the way things are in the world and the evil people being exposed every day, I don't know why any restaurant would'nt make it difficult for anyone to tamper with your food. While I was making my order in the instruction box I asked them to secure my food. They didn't. read more

Gone downhill since new ownership. Half the stuff listed on their menu they no longer make and their steak sandwich was just a steak on a soggy bread. At least the steak was perfectly cooked. Waitstaff is generally friendly. Would have liked more than one napkin with my nachos; very sloppy and you have to beg for each napkin you get read more

Horrible experience, staff is rude and they put down tip for you. I tipped and stopped me from leaving until I gave them more. Very unattending, this was my favorite place to go and I am sad to say that I will never come here again. It's run by different people and new staff. Not welcoming, and very dirty. The food has gone up in prices while lowering the quantity you get and quality. 0 stars if possible read more

Nothing to brag about this place, it was ok. Food is pretty standard, but there are other diners that I like better than Triple-A. Food - 3 (home fries were average) Ambience - 4 Staff - 3 (not the friendliest staff) read more

Lowest quality food ever. Don't believe me? Then order the expensive Monte Christo and behold the plate of feces you receive. My complaints to the managers, all sitting at a table and not giving a crap about the customers, resulted in them telling me it was my fault for "not pouring syrup on it". Awful food, awful people. Never again. read more

Longing for the days when business owners understand what it means to operate a business. Especially when it comes to food service. Customer service, cleanliness, menu variety are my top 3. DIdn't happen at a place that use to be one of my favorites pre-Covid. I knew when I pulled into the nearly empty parking lot that something was very wrong. Any time of the day you could drive by or go inside and see the regulars. Nothing. No one. The once vibrant dessert case bursting with colorful baked assortments. GONE. Clearly the restaurant had changed hands. Upon sitting againt my better judgement, I was given a slimmed down lack-luster menu. Unappealing but I was trying to grab a quick bite before an appointment. Ordering the meatloaf with mashed potatoes was a ridiculous letdown. One, the previous owners following the high standards (in their heyday anyway), offered a full meal including a potato and vegetable. Bread meant a bread basket, not a mini parkerhouse roll that I had to beg seconds for. Mind you the food mediocre, the meatloaf was ok but looked and tasted to be a mix of several ground meats they found a hard time browning. They gave three slabs of it probably to cover up the fact that they couldn't figure out how to make mashed potatoes. These were grainy like they made them with cold water, no butter or seasoning. slopped in a small bowl. A vegetable side would have maybe softened the blow but you get either potato or veggie not both. Sub-standard. I asked for a rootbeer which the server is rubbing his face, touching his phone which quite literally he couldn't live without. He never asked how my food was, nor asked if I wanted a refill on the $2.99 rootbeer. He didn't care and this is the face of the restaurant. This is who these current owners value as someone who can follow through from greet to doggie bag. No sir! Unacceptable! By the way when I asked for me bread the server simply brought out another mini roll with 2 butters. Thankfully I wasn't charged for it. Overall I say avoid this restaurant like the plague that it has become on the downtown East Hartford commercial business area. You can do better at one of many restaurants. ANY OF THEM! If you are like me and love the diner experience go somewhere else. Please. If not for your nostalgia but for your health. I'm not feeling any stars here but if I must starless is my vote. I so wanted this to go differently as I champion small business owners. Can't do it here. read more

Foods amazing, wait times are pretty long. The staff is really nice and the ambiance is very 1950's-ish, my family and I eat their all the time :) read more

Waitress was exceptional. Triple A omelette was just the right size. Home fries were the only disappointment. No seasoning and not crispy enough. Will for go them for fries next time. They need work. Good visit read more

Nice place good staff food tasted good but there is a 10% fee for takeout hope that helps if u visit

An interesting little place of horrors. I arrived around 7:30 AM for breakfast, and was the only one there apart from the server who was on her phone and a sizable person who was passed out at the bar, head down on the counter. Some garbage and wrappers strewn across the floor, run down look and feel, and a mild grease odor. Certainly a place of former glory. In fairness, the breakfast was OK. Why did I stay? I'm not exactly sure other than I thought it would make for an interesting story. No food poisoning, so that's good. And the server was very kind and attentive, I have to say. read more

There's only so much fun you can have an old-fashioned diner. Especially if the food isn't any good. Sometimes the food has been adequate, but last night wasn't the case; and my wife and I have been to this restaurant maybe a dozen times in the last 4 or 5 years. The BLT that I asked for, came without chips and came without a pickle, unceremoniously plopped down on a plate, overloaded with too much bacon and lettuce. (You would think that I would be pleased that there would be a lot there; but actually it makes it difficult to eat). My wife decided to order the meatloaf dinner, and frankly the two meat loaf slices, drowning in too much heavy gravy, tasted like dog food. There were no obvious onions and the texture was unappetizing. For the record, they never brought the rolls or the salads to the table, that were asked for. I know that sometimes I don't take pictures because I either forget or I'm just too lazy but in this case, there was nothing that I wanted to take pictures of. This is a place that's been around for a long time, and you know as well as I do, that sometimes the people in the kitchen don't do as good as other people in the kitchen might do. I get that. read more

Horrible food... Horrible Service Waitress was high on what we suspect was meth. Appetizers came out as AFTERtizers (after the meal) Meals came out cold and 5 minutes apart. Had to ask 4 times for silverware. read more

You have to know what to order. I've read negative reviews and I've also eaten there many times high closing my eyes and pointing at a random item on the menu. The fries never disappoint. The burgers are always clutch. Omelets are okay. Again, it's a diner. It's open 24/7 and they make everything. Get a wing basket or deluxe burger; there are many to choose from and happily return to sobriety. Highly Recommended: if drunk Personal favorite is the Gyro platter. It's not on the menu but if you make a fuss... read more

Personal flashback to April 1987..... I had just accepted a job promotion and a move from Shrewsbury, MA to Hartford, CT to manage a branch office. I met my predecessor here for lunch!. I'm not sure if the interior of Triple-A has had a face-lift over the past 30 years, but let's give them the benefit of the doubt and say they've had one. Today's menu was very frayed and worn out, but that might be a badge of honor indicative of a massive 24-hour diner that has been around for well over 30 years. Triple-A stacks up favorably with any New Jersey or Long Island Diner I've ever been to, serving everything from all day breakfast to burgers and sandwiches and fancy entrees, and decadent desserts. We made a lunch stop today for a chef salad and a breakfast platter. My Chef Salad ran $10.50 and was a very large plate of fresh salad with egg halves and 4 big pinwheels of ham, roast beef, cheese and turkey. No complaints here- it was a very good value. My wife ordered two eggs over easy with home fires, rye toast and Canadian bacon ($7.95). The eggs were cooked perfect, the potatoes were yummy and plentiful, and the Canadian bacon came in big thick slabs. Service was OK, nothing horrible and nothing outstanding. Our big brunch with coffee and soft drink refills ran a very budget friendly $23.50. The weirdest part of this review is that I first ate there thirty years ago! How is that even possible??. . read more

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Not good. They don't know their menu and made dishes wrong. Mandatory 20% tip that they write in but the service isn't good. Sent food back so they could make it right then Was not even able to make it home without getting sick. Food poisoning. Not good business at all. So disappointing. read more

I went with my fiancé and her brother and his girlfriend. The food was decent but there were a couple things wrong. One order, the eggs came the wrong style - sunny side instead of scrambled. The most frustrating part, however, was that I order an open-faced sandwich topped with sirloin. When the waitress brought it out, it was just meat on a plate. The waitress, who was very nice and polite, assured me that the cook swore that an open-faced sandwich has no bread. Clearly, a sandwich should contain bread. Regardless, I will state that the waitress who served us was very nice and tried her hardest to figure out why my sandwich didn't come with bread. If it wasn't for the kindness of our waitress, we might not have stayed. Another person in our party also mentioned there were many flies in the bathroom. I understand the difficulty of running a business during a pandemic, but there are some easy solutions here. Either change the name of the "sandwich" or include bread with it. read more

Triple-A-Restaurant - Sirloin Open-faced "Sandwich" - Diners Near Me - East Hartford, Connecticut

Service was horrible and they expected us to tip 20% not even what you want to tip.according to them after five people and 11pm Tip is mandatory. We got there at 10:20pm amd they didn't serve the food until 11:30. They didn't even have some of the items we ordered. Awful experience never coming back read more

Triple a has reopened better than ever please come visit us better menu open 24 hours

Wish I didn't need to post this. A very bad experience at this diner. Poor service and really poor food. So sad...i have eaten at this diner many times over many years and it was always great. Really gone downhill apparently read more