Nice little hometown diner that made me feel at home. Like a mom & pop shop. We were in town for a few 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 read more

West Haven Duchess Dineraunt - Strawberries Cheescake French toast - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

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3.5 stars Nice breakfast. 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. read more

Stopped by here again for a great lunch after visiting University of New Haven (UNH students get a discount, btw). Another great, thick cheeseburger and fries, bacon egg and cheese bagel sandwich for the boys and got a gyro wrap for myself - excellent. But i really have to talk about the baklava, which i hadn't tried here before - it was unbelievably good! The Phyllo dough was perfectly crispy, while the filling was soft and nutty with great depth of flavor. The syrup was just the right amount of sweet and sticky. Not cloying as some baklava is. I can't say enough good things about it, they were the best ive ever had. If you visit the Dutchess Dineraunt, you HAVE to get the baklava! read more

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Popped in here for a late breakfast/early lunch. Our server, Shannon, was very pleasant and efficient. I had the California Benedict which was delicious! My son had eggs, bacon, toast and curly fries. His statement, "This was good grub!" indicates he enjoyed his meal. Nice diner, we recommend. read more

West Haven Duchess Dineraunt - 2 Eggs with Bacon - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

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Went Mother's Day, place is very clean and always has been when I went. Service very polite and fast. Food is really good. My sister and her kids went there on Mother's Day and everything has been delicious. They were very satisfied. My nephew is fussy& goes often. A lot of writing on the menu. They brought me a take-home of a corn beef Reuben. Very tasty and a special note on the coleslaw - instead of being small cuts of white part of cabbage, it was nicely threaded and included the green part. Not all juice & sugar. read more

They are very cheap you have to pay extra to get actual syrup and not the fake stuff in little plastic containers they put on your plate talk about sanitary. There's not even jelly on the table for your toast they serve it up as if your are supposed to choke it down, bacon is like eating cardboard, and the home fries are literally just boiled chunks of potatoes and a bunch of butter like it was almost set up to make mashed potatoes and they just share the batch for both! read more

I've been coming here for years and have always enjoyed this diner. The staff and owner are super nice, the portions are great for the price, and I've enjoyed every single meal I've gotten here. I always find something new to try and it's always good. You couldn't go wrong with anything on the menu. read more

A little off the beaten path, but it has excellent charm and food! The wait staff and hostess was lovely. The taco lunch special was delicious and my family got breakfast dishes which were as fresh as can be! Coffee was 5/5! I'd highly recommend and would definitely come back! read more

West Haven Duchess Dineraunt - Steak and avocado taco lunch special - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

I have been visiting here for the past few years with my college friends since it is located conventionally near University of New Haven. We have never had a bad experience ever. The waitresses and waiters are all so sincere and hospitable and get your orders into the kitchen quickly. The food is great and I do not think you could go wrong with anything you order. They offer breakfast all day long so whether you are in the mood for breakfast or lunch/dinner foods they are sure to serve you up! My favorites to order are the Italian panini or the pattie melt. The group's favorite to share is disco fries which come topped with warm gravy and melted cheese. It is a classic diner style interior with booth seating and the perfect place to chill and catch up with friends. read more

Shannon served me with excellent service and the food was delicious. She is very attentive and provides professional and relaxing service. I had the tuna melt. They were very accommodating. It's a fantastic place to eat. The people feel comfortable. The owner comes out and make sure that everything is done excellent. read more

West Haven Duchess Dineraunt - Tuna melt - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Love this West Haven Diner!! I haven't eaten here since 1980. Today we both had the Big Boy Breakfast that has eggs, home fries, and your choice of pancakes or French toast and bacon or sausage. I had the French toast with bacon, wife had pancakes with 1 bacon, and 1 sausage. Both breakfasts were yummy!!! Our waitress was awesome. We didn't get any photos as I we were hungry. read more

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I grew up in west haven and I always loved the Dutchess Diner. The service is always great, staff is always friendly. The burgers and sandwiches are very delicious! Recommend: chicken cordon blue panini, fajita bowl read more

This place has been around for a long time and Ive eaten here several times usually accompanying a friend or two and what I've found is that With such a large extensive menu, the quality suffers. I enjoy the breakfast items a lot more than lunch/dinner items. It seems like breakfast items may be their specialty. I always order a side of corned beef hash. They say it's homemade and you can definitely taste the difference compared to the canned stuff. And while I appreciate the freshness, there were long strings and large pieces of onion in the hash. That is where the the side dish was ruined. The last thing I ate was the grilled cheese supreme. While good in concept, it was the poor execution that ruined it. First, they forgot the tomato on my sandwich and after realizing it, the waitress took my sandwich back and someone stuck slices of tomato in the sandwich. Raised eyebrow: when have you been able to actually pull a real grilled cheese apart so easily? Then after 1 bite, I began to dissect. This was 2 pieces of toast with a barely melted slice of cheese on each piece and some stuff in the middle. Then you stick a cool slice of tomato on what should have been a warm sandwich. The idea was there, but the way it was done didn't work. There should have at least been some gooey melted cheese on my grilled cheese sandwich. The service was okay. The staff seemed very friendly, but not as attentive as they should have been. I hate when im thirsty and the waitress isn't around. I would have loved to get another drink. I also would have loved to have been asked how my food was or if I wanted anything else, like a dessert. I'll be back the next time a friend suggests it, but probably not on my own. I heard the soup was good, but this last visit they were out so maybe next time I'll be wowed or surprised! Plus the fries were excellent read more

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Great old school Greek diner right off exit 43 I-95 South. Breakfast anytime , great spot for road trips from NYC to Boston , Vermont , etc. super clean and great service all around. My breakfast special until 11am was only 9.95 read more

West Haven Duchess Dineraunt - 2 Eggs over medium , hash browns , bacon - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Food was definitely not all that great only giving three stars because of friendliness of the owner. Ordered a Mexican bowl which came with an omelette which I order scrambled but didn't get it like that and the amount of cheese that topped it was excessive. Orange juice had so many pulps food came out not even luke warm. Wouldn't be spending here anytime soon less improvements are made. read more

Came for a late breakfast. But after seeing smoke wafting from the back of the kitchen (fire?), and witnessing police presence inside the lot (looked like a multiple person drug-bust, with women cuffed on the car's hood), I did not feel safe leaving my new car here among shady stragglers taking a short cut through the diner parking area. Might actually sit at a table if I give it another try. No views. Rebel review: 3 read more

1st time visiting this diner. Clean restaurant , nice staff no wait on a Sunday morning. The corn beef hash was delicious along side the cinnamon pancakes however the French toast was pretty much just bread (wouldn't recommend) otherwise I would visit again read more

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Our Breakfast was delicious. Our Server was a very sweet young woman who had her family eating there. The French Toast, Pancakes delicious The Eggs so fresh. The Sausage, Bacon & Turkey Bacon perfectly cooked. Will be back absolutely a great time on Palm Sunday. Everyone was friendly and they couldn't be any kinder.. read more

Love the food and atmosphere here when I walk in it feels like I'm a celebrity walking in for a good meal. Let's start with the chicken tenders and french fries the only thing I can truly say here is the food is out of this world my first bite tasted like heaven the fries are nice and salted. Milkshakes are always made to perfection. All the staff and workers are all down to earth and caring of there customers they always make sure your happy and comfortable. And the main event is the cookies omg my first bite I didn't wanna ever stop eating them I wished the cookie never ran out i love the chocolate chip cookies the most so beyond good. Keep the good work love this place. read more

Parking: ease of parking with lot behind the diner. Inside: true American diner with vintage layout and feel. Food: mediocre at best. You can tell the bacon is old, silverware is tiny...like eating breakfast with a child's fork or salad fork. French Toast was nothing to write home about. Staff: friendly and quick with conversation though the hostess could benefit from cracking a smile when people walk in or paying the bill. Compared to other diners this gets 3 stars, will go back if in a jam but not making an effort to go there either. read more

Charger's burger deluxe was great!! Best burger in a dinner that I have ever had. It's a cheese burger between two grilled cheese. I shared with my son but we still did not finish it. I also got the Sriracha chicken sandwich. My son loved it. We got the strawberry and chocolate cheesecake , it was good. read more

West Haven Duchess Dineraunt - Charger's burger deluxe - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

They have a large variety of foods to choose from and the staff is very hospitable, I was very satisfied .

Great service and nice diner atmosphere. I enjoyed the meals I ordered from there, especially the wraps.

Every single ingredient was terrible. Even the bread was stale. It killed me to throw the entire sandwich in the trash but it was inedible. The avocados still had the skin on them (I'm glad I didn't bite into that), all of the avocados were solid, bendy, and brown. They were each positioned so the brownest sides were hidden. Soo they noticed how brown (and unpeeled!) they were... and intentionally fed it to me. If their lack of care for quality ingredients is that extreme I really can't imagine what they do with their meats... which brings me to the bacon that's all different colors, including some graying areas... there's no chance it was cooked today. I'll never go back and I'll never recommend this place to anyone. Gross gross gross read more

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This place is a freaking dineraunt. Now I know what you're thinking. Good Lord, few diners ever achieve the dineraunt status. In fact a quick internet search shows there's only two bona fide dineraunts in the country; this one and another one in NY. Oddly enough, the word dineraunt reminds me of the word dreadnought. If you don't know what a dreadnought is, I shall tell you. It was a class of battleship, yes battelship, that ruled the seven seas in the early part of the last century. They were the biggest, most gunned, bad-ass chunks of metal to ever float on water. The mere name dreadnought instilled fear into the hearts of its naval opponents the world over. In a way this dineraunt is like the dreadnought of diners. Diner afficianados will find its metal and glass exterior awe inspiring, complete with dirty railroad tracks running directly next to the property. Even inside, there's lots of metal and glass. It's built very solid, just like a dreadnought. And like a dreadnought it's employees treat customers with a take-no-prisoners approach. Don't get me wrong, they're friendly, but not overly friendly. Get in, get your food, and get out. That's the process. If you're looking for something more, then this isn't your place. Unfortunately dreadnought battleships lost their water dominance to lighter, quicker and leaner types of ships. Today they can only be found in history books. But unlike the fate of dreadnoughts, dineraunts survived and this one is much alive and kicking in our very own backyard. Anyone can say they've been to a diner. But only a select few can say they've ever been to a dineraunt. Live it. Learn it. Respect the dineraunt. read more

West Haven Duchess Dineraunt - Nothing says "You've arrived to the future!" like a mirror clad exterior and millions of tiny lights. - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

Duchess Diner is essential part of any college students weekly life in the area. We would spend most of our after hours here indulging in food. After graduating and continuing with a job in the area, I am still able to enjoy it on a weekly basis. The waitresses are so genuine nice and always make you feel at home. Over the years, me and my boyfriend have become some of their regulars in the town. No matter what we order, breakfast lunch or dinner, we are always satisfied. Some of our favorites are their waffles, tuna melt, grilled cheese deluxe, gyro platter, BLTs, and waffle fries. My personal favorite are their meatballs, and for just a $1 per meatball, they're truly a hidden treasure! Coming from an Italian family that says a lot! I call and take out meatballs at least once a week maybe more just to fulfill my need for them. They are over sized and moist. This is one of west havens under rated riches. Once I moved out of the area the diner and staff will be missed. read more

West Haven Duchess Dineraunt - Meatballs! - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

My roommate & I ordered from this restaurant for a quick and easy dinner option. We regularly eat at this restaurant and order from them frequently through Uber Eats. The food is good, however not well enough to tolerate the kind of customer service that they offer to their loyal visitors. My roommate ordered the Grilled Cheese supreme sandwhich with NO BACON and NO TOMATO, which was clearly indicated in the Uber Eats order receipt. The order arrived, and would you guess what was on her sandwhich? She is not only VEGETARIAN but ALSO ALLERGIC TO TOMATOES. As she saw this, she called the restaurant to rightfully complain about this order. When speaking with a male (most likely the owner because I have had personal rude experiences from a male with the same voice), he was extremely disrespectful, had no remorse for nearly causing my roommate to have an allergic reaction. Not to mention as well that he hung up on my roommate while she was talking to him. The order was made incorrectly and there was nothing being done to help make the situation better, he was stubborn & ignorant. Hanging up on people while they are talking is not how you treat loyal university students who help give you the money to keep your mediocre business going. read more

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My eggs over medium were actually over easy, but whatever. The toast was pretty near perfect and the potatoes were a nice version of lyonnaise, warm and soft with a subtle vinegar bite. Chewy bacon, unfortunately, but I'm beginning to suspect that this is how CT likes it? But I think I'd really go back for the crowd, which included one of those older fellows who blames the government for everything, a woman who was in a pretty good mood because her car had just missed being hit by a fallen tree, and two guys in their early twenties who knew each other very, very well. Dinner report: 5 star service, decent (but fatty) steak sandwich, made from scratch mashed potatoes, too many loud kids. Also, the windows are great. And so is the name. Open 'til 2 AM. read more

Ate here once for brunch on a Saturday morning. At 11 am, the place was pretty dead, which concerned me (rightfully so) right from the start. We ordered breakfast items - my fiance had a spinach/feta omelet, which was acceptable but only had a small amount of the fillings. The waitress did not ask him if he wanted white or wheat toast, so he got stuck with white. The fried potates were edible but nothing more. $7.25 I made the mistake of being adventurous and ordered blueberry blintzes. I got a whalloping THREE blintzes garnished with ... a piece of lettuce?!! No potatoes, no toast, nothing on the side. It came with a little dish of sour cream and one of applesauce, which was the worst applesauce I've ever tasted. This for $6.95. Ouch. Elm Diner down the street was slightly better. We're still searching for a good diner in the area if anyone has suggestions... read more

Diner food is usually a hit or miss but I've always had really great experiences here. Staff is always friendly, food is good. Tonight I was actually blown away. I ordered through Uber eats and my food arrived within 20 mins (I live close but still they had to have worked very quickly) food was still hot and fresh. I customized my order a little and they went above and beyond to make sure I enjoyed my meal. Everything was delicious, even the pickle and I am very very picky about my pickles. Thank you guys, you're awesome! read more

I was instantly greeted upon walkIng in with a warm smile. Our server's name was Alysha. She was very attentive and super nice to us! The food came out within minutes and it was hot, fresh and delicious! Overall I will be coming back, especially since we a loud group with a lot of special request and dietary needs! read more

Slightly sub-par diner food in a run down part of town. Worst of all they serve batter-dipped fries which are an atrocity. I need to remember that so I don't come back here. Nothing worse than looking forward to a plate of fries and then being served the batter dipped ones. No thanks. read more

I personally like to go out until wee hours of the morning drinking cheap liquor and even cheaper beer. This diner is great for after hours food. Breakfast and lunch are also pretty key points for any diner. I think that there are better places around but the food here is good. Lunch time wraps and sandwiches are on point and everything is at a reasonable price. The waitresses here are a little sassy which always adds a little bit of fun to the meal. read more

Favorite go to diner in the area!! From omelettes, melts and clubs...you can't go wrong

I was looking forward to trying this place, but was disappointed by several things. The diner itself wasn't very clean. When I ordered the turkey sandwich, he asked how I'd like it cooked (it's not beef!) I replied "All the way through, please." Scary. They seemed confused when I asked for my lunch order to-go. They weren't knowledgeable about the menu. Getting the small cup of soup to-go adds when up-charge. The sweet potato fries were very soggy (my drive home was 2 minutes.) And halfway through my meal I found a long hair in it that wasn't mine. The only positive thing was being offered a glass of water while I waited. Get your act together, Duchess! read more

This place deserves an infinite amount of stars. The service and food are outstanding. I love this place and will be returning.

This is probably one of the better diners I have been to in my time, its one of my best friends favorite diners and is often his place of choice when we go out for our weekly dinners with friends. The staff here is super friendly and are always a pleasure to interact with. read more

It is clean and beautiful looking. The fish sandwich tastes great. Efficient and joyful service. The carrot cake is just heavenly read more

West Haven Duchess Dineraunt - Heavenly carrot cake - Diners Near Me - West Haven, Connecticut

One of those places that's always reliable when you don't want to try something that's way out there or just want something quick. Everything that you would expect to be good at a diner is excellent here, from club sandwiches to pancakes to milkshakes wings. But what's unexpected is how good their dinner menu is. The New York strip and the lobster being personal favorites. As an alum of UNH, I always see my former classmates come back and the first thing they want to do is go back to this diner read more

Ordered the chicken & rice soup and the B.L.T club My friend ordered the soup and 2 poached eggs with home fries. The soup was delicious and the sandwich was awesome my friend said the eggs were very good the service is excellent and everybody is very friendly read more