Chef's Diner

"I am in my 40s and I have been to thousands of diners in my life. Not once have I ever been told I cannot have a cup of water. I was in shock that this diner does not give its customers a cup of tap water and instead forces you to buy a bottle. That is insane, and kind of outrageous. The food was fine, and the place is cute, but not letting people have a small cup of tap water while sitting to eat is offensive to me. I was livid the entire time we were there. Would happily give this a better rating if they gave free cups of water, as every single diner and sit-down eating establishment in the entire country does."

"A true GEM! A proper diner, complete with very tight limited parking (caution!). I didn't expect to find huevos rancheros in a cafe in Connecticut, but there is a large community of Latinos in Stamford and it seemed most appropriate to see their selections on their menu. Black beans and sour cream with channels was spot on. All of the other fixings were very nice, all the plates are served in square which is slightly different than a typical diner, makes it stand out. One of the things I appreciate it most was the bright clean environment that is not typical with a dive or a diner. They used porcelain table tops and countertops for the bar area. That is expensive and will last a long time. The open kitchen and quick service was appreciated. The food was exactly what we went for. The coffee selection was great. Certainly highly recommend this."

"The best brunch foods in CT, we love the omelet and buffalo wings. The meal is large size, it is enough to make you feel full. Definitely recommend!"

"The food was delicious. The staff was very friendly and eager to help. The tables and chairs looked pristine, and the food cane out hot and fresh. Would recommend to anyone in the area!"

"6/18/23 first time here. To-Go for me. Had the grilled chicken with rice and beans. Had a strawberry-banana shake while waiting. Friendly place and very busy. Food was good, didn't realize the beans were refried. Would have preferred regular black beans. The shake was good. ** 5% credit card fee ** Next time pay with cash. Yeah no parking, street parking is best."