Historically, diners catered to after-hours customers with simple, filling meals and a comforting cup of coffee. While these establishments have evolved over the years, many stick with late hours. After all, what’s more satisfying than a juicy burger and creamy milkshake after a long day on the job, an exhilarating hike or once-in-a-lifetime concert?
If you’ve been searching for a late-night meal in central Connecticut, our menu delivers during these hours!
What Are Late-Night Eats?
In most towns, sit-down restaurants close by 9 or 10 p.m. However, these hours are not convenient for workers with a schedule outside the typical 9-to-5 or others who like to be out-and-about later.
Diners started exclusively as late-night restaurants before extending their hours. Eventually, other businesses adopted this model to appeal to these customers. Today, anyone seeking an after-hours treat, hot beverage or meal after an evening shift can get exactly that at a late-night restaurant.
Colony Diner serves our full menu for sit-down meals from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and until 3 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
What We Offer for Late-Night Eats
A juicy, flavorful and carb-focused profile is top-of-mind for many late-night diners, with the following meals often requested.
Fried Chicken
Crispy, succulent and perfectly seasoned, fried chicken remains a popular after-hours meal. Colony Diner gives you two choices: make it a sandwich with lettuce, tomato and honey mustard or enjoy the chicken alone with a mouth-watering dipping sauce and French fries.
Loaded Fries
Toppings and sauces turn a standard side into a full meal. Colony Diner’s menu lets you indulge in this crispy classic: Add gravy, chili, cheese, buffalo sauce or bacon for your own brand of spicy and savory.
Pasta
Enjoy your favorite Italian meal on your schedule! You’ll find many fork-twirling classics at the Colony Diner, including Penne Ala Vodka, Linguini Alfredo, Chicken Marsala or Shrimp Scampi.
Burgers
Back-to-basics! Trust a meal that has satisfied many for over a century. Colony Diner keeps it simple and classic with our Char-Grilled burgers served with lettuce, tomato, coleslaw and a pickle – or pile on the toppings for extra flavor and crunch.
Hot Dogs
Like burgers, hot dogs are a diner menu mainstay. We don’t stray from the classic, offering a choice of plain, sauerkraut or chili and cheddar.
Wraps and Subs
Enjoy a lunchtime favorite at any time! Our NY City Wraps pair sub shop classics with a tortilla, including BLTs, Mediterranean or crispy veggies. Or sink your teeth into our Open Steak Sandwich, served on toast and topped with lettuce and tomato.
Tex Mex
We’re serving up tortillas, grilled meats and vegetables, and just the right amount of spice! You’ll find all your favorites on our menu: All-around crunchy quesadillas, sizzling fajitas and layered burrito bowls with a choice of protein.
Desserts
A late-night slice of pie is a sweet ending to an evening out on the town! Order your top choice from our dessert menu or venture into new territory with creamy cheesecakes, indulgent layer cakes, fruit and cream pies, tiramisu, pudding and milkshakes!
When you make late-night plans, keep Colony Diner on your radar. Browse our full menu to preview everything we offer.