Collin's Diner 53 Main Street, Canaan, CT 06018

"I was traveling through town and wanted some breakfast so I stopped by. There are rules handwritten on paper all over the doors and was very confusing to understand. I was curious what they were so I took my time to read it all but I was rushed inside by the lady working there. It seems like this place is stuck in hardcore COVID restrictions although zi wasn't forced to wear a mask (if I was, I would have walked out anyways). While the place is clean, it is worn down and uncomfortable. I didn't want to sit at the counter but I was forced to - wasn't going to argue. The menu was challenging to read. There was a combination of print and handwritten notes which I couldn't read because the menu was printed and laminated 30 years ago and is scratched to hell. I couldn't decipher what to order so I just asked for eggs, potatoes, toast and bacon. It did come with coffee. The lady that serves is also the cook so that was an interesting touch. The food came promptly but was an extremely small portion. The toast was burned so that wasn't enjoyable. The potatoes were the best part. The portion was so small I actually ordered a second portion to fulfill my hunger. Then the bill came. How the hell was this $29? I couldn't understand the menu and I didn't have the desire to argue it so I left cash and walked out. At $29, that means each meal was $14.50. How the hell are two eggs, two slices of toast, 4oz of potatoes and two strips of bacon $14.50?! I recommend everyone please read the other reviews - they are accurate. I didn't have as an unpleasant experience as others but I opted to be very open minded and relaxed because I was hungry. This place is obviously run by an insanely LIBERAL person and I was afraid to say anything in fear of getting kicked out of the only diner in town, that I saw. I won't be back. There is a reason it is always empty."

"As soon as I walked in the door she tried forcing me to sit down and buy eggs with free coffee…. Explained I wanted soup only to go. She said she doesn’t have any soup go across the street and to recommend her business. And tell romas they sent us and to come back, I started walking across the street she came outside yelling parking is for customers only to move my vehicle. This is private property Romas was 25 feet away And not one car in the parking lot. She screamed yelled and was very rude but parked her car sideways."

"Stay away. Needs beware of staff sign. Can't tell you about the food as the guard dog rude lady ran us out before we could order. The lack of customer service, rudeness and behavior by the mean lady was more mind boggling than the 12.95 grilled cheese. Ma'am you need to find your passion again bc you have very clearly lost the reason and meaning of customer service."

"VERY rude upon walking in! Spewing “laws” to me about masks. There were only two people in the entire place. The inside was dirty and dark. Went to Berkshire Country Cafe after leaving and no one had masks on and everything was clean and the food was amazing!! The owner of the diner came out after I walked out the door continuing to spew things at me while I had my two small children. Would NOT go back here and I will also tell people the same."

"Nice family owned place for regular towns people and travelers passing through. Owners are happy to converse. Breakfast is served as long as they're open. Simple fare that's satisfying."