Casual diner serving classic American fare is known for its homemade donuts. Based on 776 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1050 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06903
Phone: (203) 322-2252
Website: https://lakesidediner.org/
Hours
| Saturday | 6 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–2 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed
Holiday hours
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| Tuesday | 6 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–3 PM |
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Reviews
Josh Little
Love the view. It’s always nice to eat somewhere that you can sit outside and enjoy a view like this. Very peaceful. The only two issues I had were its cash only, and I asked for no tomatoes but received them. Luckily, I had cash on me, and I just picked off the tomatoes. No big deal. The food was outstanding. I got the chicken wrap and would definitely eat it again. A customer heard we were from out of town and said we had to try a donut since they are known for them. The donut was also very good. Super friendly staff and customers paired with good food and a great view. I highly recommend stopping here.
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Judy Brown
Great donuts and a unique atmosphere. Just a quick stop to pick up a couple donuts and coffee. Donuts delicious as promised on websites. Lake in back, some outdoor seating and tight indoor seating with wall to wall windows to take in lake views from every seat. Old school diner setting, nothing fancy, but packed with happy customers.
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Marybeth Griffin
Lovely lake view. Food was delicious! I introduced a friend to this place and he loved it! Brought home donuts….what a treat.
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Stephen Mistretta
Easily the best diner in the country for breakfast or lunch! Amazing menu, no scrimping on portions, all served to perfection. Owner and staff are friendly and accomodating. When you get the check if you are honest you will ask your server if there is an error and perhaps you should be charged more! Yep, go once and you will be a regular! Bring cash no credit cards. I love Lakeside Diner.
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Graham T
Discovered this gem a few days ago, and think it may well be my new go-to diner. It’s a small space, so depending on the day, and the other diners, you may have to wait, but I promise it’s worth it. Prices are on-par with, or slightly lower than, the average for Stamford. Excellent service, with friendly, and attentive staff. The food is cooked perfectly, and the portions are on point; you don’t look at your food and immediately wonder whether you’ll need to order a side or start planning your next meal to compensate like you would at other establishments in the area…. and there’s the donuts… Their “donuts will make you go nuts.” They’re easily the best cinnamon sugar donuts in the city. Treat yourself and get one… or two…. or get them as French Toast, even. I saw Donut French Toast with Nutella and Banana on a chalkboard menu above the counter (where you’ll find their seasonal specials) and had to try it. Unfortunately, it was good enough to effectively ruin French Toast for me anywhere else. Great omelettes, which come with properly cooked (and seasoned) potatoes. They have candy, and coin-operated gumball and toy dispensers by the register too. Cash only, and no ATM on site. Enjoy!
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perle75nyc
Small but cozy local breakfast/brunch restaurant just next to the lake. One side is all glasses, so you can eat breakfast/brunch while looking peaceful natures at the lake. Food is served freshly and the staff are friendly. The restaurant and restroom are clean. But CASH ONLY.
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Sarah Evans de Andrade
The first thing I liked about the atmosphere is that you can see a pleasant little lake outside the windows. It made dining there extra nice. The food was good for its price, not the best diner food I’ve ever had, but definitely decent. The customer service was good, but they were a little busy.
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Amy
I went to the Lakeside Diner with a few family friends the other day and was not disappointed. Although the diner can only house around 20 people sitting down at once, the view of the lake is beautiful. The food is nothing particularly special, but it was pretty good. They have large portions which filled me up very quickly. I didn’t get to try their lakeside donut, because I just coudn’t eat anymore. My friend said the donuts were delicious though. We weren’t there for the food however, more so for the experience, which was great. The staff were great, and so was the frozen outlook.
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Whowants Toknow
Not sure if it was just me but towards the end of my meal breakfast I had to rush to the restroom something I ate for breakfast here did not suit me well was in restroom for a while finally got out went home and as soon as I got home had to rush to the restroom again with diarrhea I got out of the restroom and in less than 5 minutes I had to go again with strong stomach pains and cramps and very loose stool not sure if it was some kind of food poisoning my digestion has been great before I went there so not sure from what I ate for breakfast upset it my stomach again hoping it was an isolated incident and that no one else has had the same issue. Also I was there with family visiting from out of state who are on vacation and while we were waiting for the rest of the party to arrive one of my relatives went in and asked for a cup of coffee that he wanted to bring outside while we waited for the rest of the crowd the lady there not sure if the owner or the manager looked at him and said sit down and I’ll bring you a cup of coffee my relative said I do not want to sit down yet I just want a cup of coffee while the rest of the party gets here and the woman was a bit rude to him finally someone else came and said sure I’ll bring you a cup of coffee and he was able to bring it outside he even said that he will pay double for the cup of coffee he just wanted one right there at that moment so sometimes yes customer service is not the greatest and some people there are not that friendly with customers however The Waitresses are very friendly and work very hard to please you in your orders I think the issue is more with the manager or owner. The place is very small and very uncomfortable to eat on those small tables especially if large group gathers to eat there the atmosphere outside is wonderful and beautiful to take pictures by the lake though.
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Ana W
I can’t even explain how horrible this place is!!! They over charged us and then when we asked for a refund they didn’t give us back the right amount. We had to explain multiple times of THEIR error before finally getting it resolved. The food is ehh. French toast is awfully TINY! They only take cash… which leads me to believe they might be avoiding their full tax responsibilities. Shady all the way around. Avoid this place and their food.
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