Lakeside Diner

Stamford, CT · Diner

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Stamford
#194
of 426 restaurants
City Percentile
46%
rating percentile
Address
Lakeside Diner, 1050 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06903
Phone
(203) 322-2252
Website
lakesidediner.org
Status
Open · Closes 2 PM

Lakeside Diner is a restaurant located in Stamford, CT. It is one of 426 restaurants listed in Stamford. Its 4.3-star rating matches the Stamford city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Lakeside Diner

(Please do not click “Check on Wait time! This negatively impacts our ability to service our customers) Welcome to how Diner's used to be! Home made donuts, pancakes from scratch, our famous Red, White and Blue waffles and more....

Hours

Saturday6 AM–2 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Marina Geller · Nov 2025

This diner is small but stays busy, likely because of its great view — honestly, that’s the main attraction here. The food itself was average; nothing special but not terrible either. What really soured the experience was the cash-only policy, which wasn’t mentioned anywhere until it was time to pay. I had to use the on-site ATM and pay an extra $4 fee — something that could easily be avoided and added as tips if they accepted cards or at least posted a clear sign. There were also a few empty tables by the windows, but we weren’t allowed to sit there despite the view being what draws people in. That felt unnecessary and a bit unwelcoming. Overall, it’s an okay spot if you’re already nearby and want to enjoy the scenery, but I wouldn’t go out of my way to eat here again.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Dohnaliisa · Feb 2026

A VIP client (a CELEBRITY) chose this restaurant for a business meeting yesterday, so I arrived expecting a professional and welcoming environment. When I walked in, the place was packed—which I initially took as a good sign. Busy usually means good food and good service. I was seated at a small two-top in the back blocking the counter seating, which was already tight for a meeting with paperwork. As the lunch crowd began to clear out, the table next to me opened up. I started to move my materials to give us a bit more space for the meeting. At that point, a waitress approached me in a very abrupt and unpleasant tone and said, “Where do you think you’re going?” I explained that the table had just become available and that I needed the space for a business meeting. She immediately shut me

★★★★★ 5.0 Billy T · Jan 2026

Right on our way from Boston to NYC, hit all the diner buttons. Home fries, perfect. Cole slaw, perfect. Good coffee. Donuts made with love. Not enough room for the Benedict this trip, we'll have to come back.

★★★★☆ 4.0 Karen Dauer · Oct 2025

We had a beautiful view of this lake from our table. The omelet was tasty and my hubby had the pancakes. Great coffee too.

★★★★★ 5.0 Chris Reed · Dec 2025

Found this little cozy diner around 6 years ago as an alternative to the traditional Dunkin Donuts cup of coffee/tea and breakfast sandwich. Food is very good, price is compatible with other diners. Service here is the key….the waitresses, dishwashers, cooks and the owner were and are very friendly from the moment I tried this place out. They treat and make you feel like family. I have taken clients and family there and just enjoy the atmosphere. I highly recommend this diner for coffee and a quick bite to eat.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating ✓ Assistive Hearing Loop ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance

Services

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