9 Best Diners near West Hartford

“First time here. What a fantastic old school diner. Great vibe. Like stepping back in time. The waitress was friendly and the food was delicious! Definitely will be back.“

“A.C. Petersen Farms Restaurant has been a favorite of mine for years whenever I come back home to visit Connecticut. It's one of those places that brings back great memories, and their ice cream is always at the top of my list. My absolute favorite flavor is the Pineapple Orange Ice Cream.

Unfortunately, during my most recent visit, something seemed different. What I love most about the Pineapple Orange Ice Cream is the combination of flavors and the little pieces of pineapple and cherry mixed throughout, which add a nice texture and crunch. This time, those pieces seemed to be missing. I've taken pictures of this ice cream over the years, so I know what it normally looks like, and this visit just didn't live up to the standard I've come to expect. The flavor was still good, but it wasn't the same experience without those fruit pieces.

My husband is also a huge fan of A.C. Petersen's ice cream. Over the years, he's tried almost every flavor on the menu and enjoys creating different combinations based on whatever toppings he's in the mood for that day. There's always something new for him to enjoy, which is one of the reasons we keep coming back.

As for the food, it's consistently good. I've worked my way through most of the menu over the years and have rarely been disappointed. The restaurant has always been a reliable spot for both comfort food and dessert.

Because my favorite ice cream flavor wasn't at its best during this visit, I have to give this experience 4 stars instead of 5. Even so, A.C. Petersen Farms remains one of my favorite places to visit when I'm back in Connecticut, and I look forward to returning. Hopefully, next time the Pineapple Orange Ice Cream will be back to the delicious, fruit-filled treat I've always loved.“

“We've always go here for dinner. What sets this place aside from most restaurants is the great service from the owners and staff. They always greet you with a smile 😃 and make you feel right at home 🏡. We always sit at one of the large comfy booths and enjoy a great meal. They DO serve breakfast all day, and aside from the many tempting entrees on their regular menu, they also have a special Mexican menu! Visit once, and you'll want to come back soon!
Oh, and they also have very inviting patio dining for comfortable summer evenings! 🌺🪴🥀“

“Great food and very friendly staff. A real classic Northeastern diner, with all the right looks inside and outside. Highly recommend this place!“

“just came here for the first time and it was absolutely fantastic. i got the pancakes deluxe with eggs and bacon, and my boyfriend got the eggs mulligan. food was amazing the service was even better. the servers were extremely nice and the atmosphere is awesome, right next to the train tracks! we will be back!“

“Large menu and best brunch around!“

“price for a orange juice $7.00 Food was very bad.“

“Where do I begin? If you want a great meal at a great price then Denny's in Southington,CT is the place to go. If you want a clean cheerful place to go then Denny's in Southignton, CT is the palce to go. If you want the best service from the staff and management then Denny's in Southington,CT is the palce to go. I have never gone to a more friendly , well run restaurant than this Denny's.“