Small. Cozy. Friendly. Great service. Excellent breakfasts. Little pricey but well worth it. Kind of an adult's breakfast nook.

Love this place. It's tiny. You may wait for a while. But the food is worth it! Best diner for a good 20 mile radius. Super friendly too. Just tight. I am a breakfast snob, and I love the breakfasts! Love! read more

Omelettes, eggs Benedict, homestyle fries, all with a Southern bent. Comfort food done very well with perky service.

Absolutely love this place! One if the best breakfast places I have ever been. The food is great and it has the small town, family owned feel. The omelettes are a personal favorite. The staff is very friendly and make your visit a fun experience read more

If you are anywhere along Route 9 or Route 154, you cannot not go here for breakfast. Outstanding omelettes and variations on eggs benedict, constantly changing. Friendly, tiny, a slice of Connecticut River life. read more

Outstanding breakfast. Spanish omelet was unbelievable! Quaint little spot. Service was excellent, like we were neighbors. Will return soon.

I was traveling yesterday - this time on I95N and, at lunch time, did my usual search of Yelp for a place to stop. Well, the Whistle Stop was a little off my path, but the reviews were compelling, so I took a side trip (only about 15 minutes) up CT-9 to Deep River. I was greeted warmly and the only thing that slowed my order down was making a decision from all of the great sounding items on the menu. Even though it was lunch time and their burgers sounded great, I am a sucker for home-made hash, so I ordered an Irish Jig (egg, cheddar and corned beef on a roll). While I sat at the counter watching the chef work her magic with my sandwich, getting just the right sear on the hash and cooking the egg (scrambled) thoroughly but leaving it light and fluffy - a perfect compliment to the crisp, flavorful hash - I chatted with her and the two servers about the place, the road and current events - both in town and in the world at large. By the time my sandwich arrived, I felt like an old friend who had just been away for a while and who picked up right where we left off the last time I had been in town. The sandwich was perfect. The hash was a nice balance of corned beef, onions and potatoes, with a nice sear but still moist inside, and, as noted above, was complimented nicely by the egg and cheese. Every bite was relished. My only regret was not having the opportunity to try one of the luscious cinnamon buns I was offered for dessert. I'll save some room next time I make the detour... read more

Very cozy breakfast stop. Staff extremely friendly, food cooked to order all fresh. Cinnamon bun French toast amazing. Very large selection of food and not jut the standard breakfast foods. read more

Wonderful place! Cute and quaint and the food is unique, delicious and one of a kind. I would come back once a week to find out what the specials are. Coffee is fantastic as well. read more

This place was recommended to me by a friend and it was one of the best recommendations I have ever received. I was greeted by multiple people as soon as I entered, and felt at ease in a new environment. Everyone there was very friendly. There was a large list of specials in addition to a pretty comprehensive menu. I went with the waitresses suggestion (after she asked me some leading questions) and ordered a crab cake eggs Benedict. Everything on the plate was fresh and tasty. The combination of great food and friendly atmosphere makes this a must-go in my book. read more

Awesome Breakfast. I love the fact that she uses local ingredients when possible. Bread is excellent and fresh. Small place but worth the wait if there is one. Outside available seating during good weather. read more

The food here is good. Not great, but good. If you are looking for that good old Sunday morning hangover food, this isn't your place. It's healthy tasty food. I give it 5 stars because it was yummy. The service was great and friendly. I wanted that greasy, gross hangover food. This wasn't it. You know, the kind of food smothered in butter and deliciousness. This place is a great spot for healthy eaters. The employees are super friendly. It's small inside, but cute. I was just in the mood for grease and I didn't get my hair of the dog. read more

So yummy!!!! The special of the week was a Yankee cinn bun: cooked with cheddar and apples... So sinful! Hubby and I split it, then continued to gorge ourselves on omelettes... He had a Reuben omelette that was outstanding! I had a Mexican omelette that was good as well. Coffee was super yummy, place was small but cozy! Cannot wait to go back!!!! read more

Ate there regularly until became ill twice within a few months. Watch wild mushroom omelletes. Hygiene seems suspect.

Our experience was okay. We went on a rainy Sunday morning, traveling back from our trip at Misquamicut Beach. We were looking for a good place for breakfast around noon (12PM). We tried a few spots before we reached the Whistle Stop. It was completely occupied with people, which was a great thing. That means regulars love them. The menu had a great selection and the specialty's looked divine as well. The food, however, was so so. Flavor was lacking a bit and I could definitely recommend some ideas. However, the small, cozy feel to the miniature diner was comforting but could use maybe 3 more feet on each side. It was a pleasant experience but not one I'd recommend to everyone. read more

Great little restaurant. The fries were a little burnt, but the burger, soup, and service more than made up for it. The waitress, Norma, kept us entertained and had great conversations with us! read more

The Whistle Stop is a great option for breakfast if you live anywhere near Rte. 9. The food is tasty and creative. On my last visit, I especially enjoyed the Lyon omelette. The place is tiny however, so I wouldn't recommend coming here with a big group. The service is friendly and funny. The only criticism I have is that they sometimes run out of certain items on the menu. But with that minor issue aside, it's an easy place for me to recommend. read more

Really a fun spot. Super nice staff. We were on vacation and happened to stop. Great breakfast.

We ate here twice. The first time was not so great but we had heard good things about The Whistle Stop that we went back again thinking the first time was maybe just a fluke. The second time was also not so great and it was dirty and the tables were sticky. The tasteless food and service were not good for the price we paid. read more

This is the best breakfast place I have ever been to. Never once disappointed in any aspect of this place. The regular menu is delicious with several repeat winners. Connie's Cannes is my favorite omelette- also fantastic when done as a benedict. The specials are always creative and inspired by the owner/chef's travels. They also now incorporated low carb options for us health conscious folks without any crazy charges. (Most places feel the need to punish you for eating healthy, not the Whistle Stop.) The inside can get a little tight as it is small and you may end up waiting for a table but this is time well spent. When it is packed it is somehow never claustrophobic, the staff is wonderful and the majority of people who I've seen there are pleasant, probably because of the food. In the warmer months there is outside seating, highly recommend this when possible as Deep River is a beautiful town and a little more room to stretch is great. Definitely stop down, bringing a bottle of Champagne is acceptable for mimosas as well. Have some great food and pleasant service, well worth the potential wait! read more

Get the portland benny with a side of green sausage, amazing. I can't wait to go back. Highly recommend.

Quirky cafe in the sleepy town of Deep River. They specialize in omelettes and offer some lunch choices as well. Satisfying home cooking served by a friendly crew. Can't say I was impressed by the black bean soup read more

This was absolutely worth a detour off the highway! The food was fresh, healthy, and delicious; and the service was warm, friendly, and attentive. We loved our brunch. read more

Well, I had one of the worst experiences ever at the Whistle Stop. I ordered something that tasted horrible, and old - like it been made a few days ago and re-warmed. After 2 bites, I pushed it to the side and waited for the waitress, who was extremely inattentive. She whisked the plate away without asking me how it was, why I was not eating it, if there was a problem, etc. On her next pass, I told her that I didn't like it. Her response - "You should have told me when I asked you how it was." (She had never asked me that or anything of the kind!) Then she berated me for not liking a dish that other people liked, and sent the cook over who was also extremely defensive and unaccommodating. They didn't ask if they could get me anything instead, or offer to take it off my bill. Surly and mean response, horrible food and foolish business sense. If they had offered me something else or reduced the bill, I would have left with a relatively good feeling, but as it stands, I would never go back, never recommend it. I liked the tea, but it wasn't worth $16, considering that's all I actually had. read more

Fresh , high quality ingredients. I love that the dishes are creative and go well beyond typical breakfast fare . I always take advantage of sitting outside during warmer weather. read more

The food was very good. Inventive and tasty dishes everyone liked. The service was very slow but apparently they were short handed. The prices aren't cheap and the servings aren't big but over all I liked it and would go back for another try. read more

We went there for breakfast. The staff was very friendly. The french toast was excellent, ham was fresh and the egg sandwich was very tasty. We also tried their crumb coffee cake, outstanding. read more

Our favorite restaurant by far. Have yet to have a so-so breakfast. The weekly changing specials have us checking in every week for the newest culinary magic. Service and staff are lovely. You feel like you are part of the community right away. Come early to beat the crowds as this is a favorite spot to many! read more

Great food, small and intimate location with one of the best breakfast. Unique combinations bring a culinary delight to breakfast.

there are a lot of good breakfast places in SE CT, but this is the best. maybe the smallest, but the best. Though I say this a lot, they have the BEST home-made corned beef hash! and the cinnamon bun french toast! OMG. our favorite breakfast spot read more

Amazing food! Very friendly staff and unique style of kitchen. If you want the corporate cold feel, don't come here. This is your mom's kitchen that hugs you when you walk in. read more

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It's great that the owner can prepare meals in a 12 square foot kitchen but the quality is pretty bad. The potatoes were so over cooked in grease that they were just solid oil cubes rather than anything that resembled potatoes. The breakfast sandwiches were super thin with one egg and a huge roll. While it's trying to be a cute place, how cute can it be with seating for only 16? Save yourself and go elsewhere. You're not missing anything. read more

best food around. I have been going here for years. Usually for breakfast. One day I happened to have the BLT burger, and OMG it was fantastic. Perfect. read more

I'm not a breakfast fan, but this place could change that. The special "The Big Ben" was great. portion size for meal and side a little on the small size considering it runs around $10-15 a person for eggs, pot., and toast. seems a little on the steep side. However, very cozy, friendly staff, and always toasty warm on a cold winter day. read more

The food was amazing and the service was friendly. What more could you ask for? We got the hash omelette, one of the specials, and the honey ginger green tea. All of it was so good and the tea was very unique, I don't think I've ever seen anything like it elsewhere. This little pace is a must for breakfast! read more

A really nice countrified diner. Had a very good breakfast here. The omelet was a crepe style and very tasty. The staff were friendly and welcoming. For an omelet, home fries, toast and coffee the cost was about $11. read more

Ordered breakfast with my family.The food was very fresh and very good tasting. I ordered a hash omelette and it was fantastic. The waitress seemed a bit busy and not so attentive ..but I guuess it's not too bad since the place was full.The price in my opinion is a bit high for breakfast ..2 adults and 2 small kids 45.00 plus tip for breakfast. The bathroom location is in the back thru the kitchen which is a bit uncomfortable especially for females. The owner seemed very friendly and I will definitely come back. read more

This place should be good. Good location. Menu reads well. But, rarely is food prepared as described. Plates frequently arrive with items missing (My last visit: 3 item omelet contained 1 item. Rather than offer to remake it correctly, they took money off the price. I guess that was easier for them, but truly made a bad impression). Frugal on home fries. So why do I keep going back. On the upside: staff, while not the best for service, is nice and well-intended, Outdoor seating (family style can be cramped but) is also nice. And I don't give up hope that they'll do it better next time. read more

Was here this morning for breakfast on our way home to NYC. We went based on yelp reviews and close proximity to where we were staying. Place is cute, eclectic, informal and very small. Adorable children's books and trivia cards on the table. Food was good with inventive combinations of flavors. I did find a piece of hair cooked into my omlet, I wasn't too bothered because I could see the person cooking had her hair up, and stuff happens, no biggie. My husband ALWAYS orders eggs Benedict wherever we go and he's still talking about how delicious they were. According to him they rival some of our most expensive Manhattan brunch spots. My only "complaint" is the check was completely illegible. We were 2 adults and 2 children eating eggs and pancakes and we had a $62 check which is ok if we knew what we were paying for. Among other things I'm pretty sure I paid almost $9 for my side of toast which I was under the impression came with my omlet. I have no problem paying upcharges as long as I'm made aware of them at the onset. None of the prices lined up with the items written on the check which made it basically impossible to see what you're paying for. I definitely think that's an easy retraining issue that is an easy fix... Explain upcharges upfront and keep the handwritten checks neat so the patrons know what they're paying for. We'll definitely be back when we're up for our next weekend getaway! read more

Don't get your hopes up. Two people, one waitress, one Cook and with no one else but me in the morning. All wrong. Don't Bother. Burps and use your imagination. Find a Big great Greek Diner somewhere. CT has lots of those delicious places where you can get what you ordered and enjoyed it!!! read more