A Change of Eatery

It’s time to get you caught up on my breakfast outings. Two weekends ago, I ventured out to meet my friend Ryan at Quaker Diner in West Hartford. Situated near the intersection of Park Road and South Quaker Lane, this tiny diner is fashioned like an antique railroad dining-car and has been serving generations of hungry guests since the 1930s. Considering how small the eatery is, our wait time wasn’t too bad. The service at Quaker Diner was incredibly efficient, at least in my experience. Just note that they’re only open until 1:30 pm on the weekends but serve breakfast the entire time ( lunch menu available only on weekdays).

First of all, the coffee is outstanding. Since I drank about two cups more than usual, the caffeine was merrily, merrily coursing through my veins while we waited for our order.

The menu didn’t offer anything terribly unusual, just a wide selection of traditional diner classics with a range of omelet options, French toast, pancakes & homefries.

I chose the raspberry pancakes, which were amazing- a nice contrast between the tangy fruit filling and light, buttery pancake flavor. Ryan went for the kielbasa & cheese omelet, another delicious choice. Also, if you love homefries, definitely try them here. Just don’t make my mistake and opt for the “cheddar homefries”. What I envisioned to be a light sprinkle of shredded cheese turned out to be a big glistening glob of nacho-esque topping. So I worked around it. No big deal. I’d order a plain batch next time.

The verdict? Excellent food, but try to get here early on weekends. We went around 9:30 and the place was already packed, so I imagine it gets busier as the hours roll by. Service was quick, prices reasonable, cash only. Enjoy!

Quaker Diner

319 Park Road
West Hartford, CT 06119-2021
(860) 232-5523