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Colony Diner & Restaurant IconColony Diner & Restaurant

611 N Colony Rd, Wallingford

4.2 1,965 reviews

  • Avatar Cathy Mottishaw ★★★★★ 3 weeks ago
    We had a wide variety from the menu: Fried Mac and Cheese, chicken noodle soup, chicken parm, hamburger French onion soup and cheesecake. All of it was excellent! … More
  • Avatar Michy ★★★★ a month ago
    The food here was okay, It was pretty pricey for a diner. I spent $47 and an additional 18% on tip for 2 kids meal and I ordered a plain waffle for myself. Every adult item was expensive. I only stopped by here because we were in the area … More … More
  • Avatar Dukes Tango ★★★★★ a month ago
    Awesome service, taste and food. Really loved the ambience and warmth. Great variety including vegan range of dishes. … More
  • Avatar Syn Martinez ★★★★★ 2 months ago
    Lots of vegan options! The vegan chicken parm is amazing.Meal type: … More
  • Avatar Sonia Rodriguez ★★★★★ 2 months ago
    You get your money worth, one servings will feed two, so be diligent with what you order. … More
  • Avatar Allison Petit-LeSuer ★★★★★ 2 months ago
    I love that this place has a dedicated vegan menu. The Impossible Quesadilla is my favorite. Is it expensive? Yes. Do I care? Not really. I usually get 2-3 meals out of each visit. The quesadilla reheats really well. I am also a huge fan … More of … More
  • Avatar Engineer ★★★★★ 2 months ago
    This is a great late night diner.Good menu, good food.Sheryl the server was great! … More
  • Avatar Matthew Cohen ★★★★ 2 months ago
    Honestly everything at this place from the hospitality, service, & food are as good as a diner can get. What bothers me is how expensive it is. For some reason I spend 20-30% more at this diner than anywhere else … More
  • Avatar John ★★★★★ 3 months ago
    This is truly a must go to diner. Options for everyone and I mean everyone. Vegan options are so good (I'm not but a party member is) and they loved it. Can't go wrong here! … More
  • Avatar Kevin Rame ★★★★★ 2 months ago
    My wife and I come here frequently because of their extensive vegan menu. We've tried most all of it and it's all really good. Our non-vegan friends always seem happy with their food as well.
    Despite being busy, I don't
    … More think we've ever waited more than 10 minutes to be seated. The wait staff is very friendly. And the food comes out quickly.
    This is a great diner!
  • Avatar Marisa Balletti-Lavoie ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Colony Diner in Wallingford, CT, was a great spot to visit with family, especially for their impressive vegan menu. It’s rare to find a diner with such an extensive selection of plant-based options, and everything we tried was fresh and … More well-prepared. The atmosphere was friendly and comfortable, making it a nice place to sit and enjoy a meal together. Prices were a little on the higher side for diner fare, but the variety and quality made it worth it. A solid choice for vegans and non-vegans alike.
  • Avatar Chelsea Vosburgh ★★★★★ 5 months ago
    Love this place for all of its VEGAN OPTIONS!!! 🤩 Literally everything is so good, many different options, portions are huge, and service is super kind and knowledgeable. They even have vegan waffles, shakes, ravioli, and so much more! … More 🤤🤤🤤
  • Avatar Noemi Crespo Rice ★★★★ 6 months ago
    Nice diner with one of the most diverse and elaborate menus ive ever seen. Lots of vegetarian and vegan options. My omelette was so good. Ms. Sheryl was a great and attentive server. Ambience is ok - not a very modern or updated diner, … More but good food. Milk shake was a bit of a miss.
  • Avatar Colleen Finn ★★★★ 6 months ago
    Colony has the menu of a TRUE diner with the modern touch of a gluten free and vegan menu! The food is fantastic, the service is quick and attentive, and the vibe is classy and cozy. If you’re hungry be prepared to spend a bit, but beware … More of the massive portion sizes. The gluten free pancakes with blue berries are the best gluten free pancakes I have ever had.
  • Avatar Rose Weed ★★★★★ a year ago
    I'm vegan and I was amazed at the extent of their vegan menu choices! Unusual to find at a non vegan restaurant. They have an entire page dedicated to people who choose plant-based meals. This makes The Colony Diner a place for us … More to feel welcomed & included to enjoy a meal with our non vegan family and friends. I ordered the chickpea salad sandwich. It was immense and delicious! It came with a generous side of perfectly crisp French fries and a dill pickle. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great plant based meal who is dining with people who are looking for something more typical in diner food. The rest of my family thoroughly enjoyed their non vegan meals as well.
  • Avatar macnwigs ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Great breakfast place! Had the corned beef has under a mound of scrambled eggs! Big portions and clean well cooked food! Highly recommend eating here if you’re looking for a good feed to start the day!
  • Avatar Ann Grano ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    First time at this 24-hour diner. I ordered a panini with sweet potato French fries. The portions were larger than I could've imagined for the price. It was bursting with flavor. I was able to eat half and take the rest home for another … More full meal.
    My partner ordered a chicken scampi. It was also bursting with flavor and large portioned. We loved being able to sample one another's meals and still have leftovers.
    Our waitress was a beautiful, unique individual. I loved her personality.
    We will definitely be coming back here.
  • Avatar Shelley Bayer ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    Quiet tonight. Huge menu and everything is done correctly. We had the Cuban panini, fries, onion rings and a chipotle burger. Since it’s Pi day, we also had blueberry. Cannoli and lemon pie. All really yummy. Great portion sizes, enough … More to share. Our waitress was super-duper. She even gave us a cup of whipped cream to take home to our dog since it’s his birthday!
  • Avatar paulanne ★★★★★ 2 years ago
    These guys did a great job, incredibly detailed menu- I don't know how they offer that degree of variety. But they did a wonderful job with our two meals. Very generous portions, very reasonable prices. The restaurant is lovely and … More well decorated. I would say it spotless but the floor is sticky everywhere. Nonetheless I intend to be a regular there.
  • Avatar Michelle Dougherty ★★★★★ 3 years ago
    I did an Uber Eats order tonight for the baked sole dinner! I called before to confirm soups and options I could take. The lady on the phone was super helpful as I had just gotten my wisdom teeth out yesterday and couldn’t eat anything … More hard. I wrote a note regarding this and they gave me a whole container of mashed potatoes and the fish was perfectly cooked. The soup was also amazing. Finally a filling meal after surgery. Thanks so much guys!