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About Colony Diner & Restaurant

Welcome to Colony Diner & Restaurant, a friendly Diner in Wallingford, CT, where great food and a welcoming atmosphere come together. With a 4.20-star rating from 1987 reviews, we’re proud to offer Fast service, Great coffee, Great dessert, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty and a comfortable experience for every guest.

★★★★☆ 4.20 rating (1987 reviews)
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Est. Local Favorite

A Taste of Tradition

Welcome to a place where great food meets warm hospitality. We believe dining is more than just a meal - it's an experience to be savored and shared.

Our kitchen is dedicated to creating dishes that bring people together, using recipes that honor tradition while embracing innovation.

  • Fresh Daily Specials
  • Private Dining Available
  • Catering Services
  • Takeout & Delivery

Guest Reviews

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Chelsea Vosburgh

Chelsea Vosburgh

7 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! 🤤🤤🤤

Rose Weed

Rose Weed

8 months 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 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.

Lauren Easterby-Jackson

Lauren Easterby-Jackson

year ago

The Colony Diner & Restaurant is a wonderful place to eat. It's one of a few places I have been to in America that have a vegan menu in addition to the regular menu while is impressive as well. The vegan options are so delicious you wouldn't even think they are an alternative dish. I had the chickpea "tuna" melt and it was amazing! The service was so friendly and welcoming. This place is phenomenal, a true gem! If you are in the area do not miss out, you won't be disappointment.

Dundee Benson

Dundee Benson

5 months ago

I have been a long time patron of Colony Diner. They have been CONSISTENLY wonderful, they know what I like (I order things that aren't really on the menu, but they always accommodate me) and they are true community players. Keep doing what you are doing it is GREAT!

Allison Petit-LeSuer

Allison Petit-LeSuer

3 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 of the vegan patty melt. We have never had a problem with service or cleanliness. I am very excited to see new vegan options, especially desserts. I love that there is oatmilk for the coffee and dairy free butter for the toast.

Michael Martens

Michael Martens

6 months ago

Amazing New Years Day breakfast. Waitress has a photogenic memory. Six people she got every detail in one shot. They should consider expanding the seating some day, seems they could do more business if they did.

paulanne jushkevich

paulanne jushkevich

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 well decorated. I would say it spotless but the floor is sticky everywhere. Nonetheless I intend to be a regular there.

Shelley Bayer

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 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!

Kevin Rame

Kevin Rame

4 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 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!

Marisa Balletti-Lavoie

Marisa Balletti-Lavoie

7 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 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.

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Highlights & Amenities

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible seating
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Service options

  • Delivery
  • On-site services
  • Takeaway
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegan options
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Counter service
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi
  • Free Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking
  • Paid parking lot
  • Plenty of parking

Visit Us

We look forward to welcoming you. Make a reservation or stop by - walk-ins welcome!

Location

611 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, CT 06492, United States

Reservations

+1 203-269-9507

Hours

Open Now · Saturday 6 AM-3 AM
Friday 6 AM-3 AM
Saturday 6 AM-3 AM
Sunday 6 AM-11 PM
Monday 6 AM-11 PM
Tuesday 6 AM-11 PM
Wednesday 6 AM-11 PM
Thursday 6 AM-11 PM
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