Connies Diner in Waterloo
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Waterloo, Seneca County, New York, US
Site: http://connieswaterloo.com/
- Monday:Closed
- Tuesday:6AM–9PM
- Wednesday:6AM–9PM
- Thursday:6AM–9PM
- Friday:6AM–9PM
- Saturday:6AM–9PM
- Sunday:Closed
Place was packed. Turns over really fast. The hubby got steak and eggs cooked perfectly. I ordered the loaded canoli shake and it was phenomenal. More than enough to share. If you are out in this area give them a try.
An amazing place with great food and great people. Was my first time there and is now on my list of go to places to eat. To end a great meal is a desert to die for. All at a price thats just not seen any more. I am so glad to have discovered Connies Diner, just wish it was years ago.
Going to Connies is like time traveling. Their theme is surprisingly retro with bright colors! Delicious food and desserts! They have signature milkshakes (Easter shake is a special right now) that come stacked with goodies and a variety of pies and sundaes! The coffee was great and our service was too! Great team work! Will definitely be back!
Its cash only but they have an ATM. Long wait time. Breakfast was really good. Fresh eggs. Breakfast sausage was tasty. Italian toast is a good call. The loaded milkshakes look really nice but can be a bit tough to finish.
A true piece of Americana!Beautiful Diner, friendly staff, accessible pricing, and something to eat for everyone. My wife and I were so happy to have stumbled upon this gem!
Great cold brew! Awesome atmosphere as usual. Love coming here
This place is a hidden gem especially if youre not from the area. Like a trip back in time. Authentic decor appropriate to the time period. Pleanty of friendly staff. The food was delicious! A must stop if in the area!
A fun drive through historic seneca falls to this cute retro diner.....A whole experience, fun for the whole familyHighly recommend one of their famous loaded milkshakes, cannoli is my favorite
Terrible experience, I ordered the Belgian waffle with eggs and wheat toast. I made sure to order it with no sugar or fruit on top. The waffle was mushy and soft covered with powdered sugar. It was disgusting. You know those nice selections of syrup containers diners usually bring to your table with waffles and hotcakes? Not here, I asked for the syrup and the waitress pointed me to these generic cups of processed syrup. My toast was the most delicious thing on my plate. I only give 2 stars because the diner itself is really nice, truly a relic of the 50s era past. It really looks like one of those hidden gems youd see featured on Food network with delicious food. Unfortunately the food doesnt match the atmosphere At All. Looks like the local regulars keep this place in business..
A little bit of a wait we went at 1030ish on a sat but staff was attentive. food was great, staff was friendly, prices were also great
The food was GREAT! The service and prices were awesome. My only complaint is its cash only? I dont carry alot of cash most of the time. There is a ATM if you need some cash.
Always great food! Dont forget your quickie. Cash only. Great service, very welcoming
Had the hot roast beef sandwich. Wish I would have gotten the turkey . Too chewy and too much fat , coconut cream pie was good! Waitress should have smiled more... She didnt seem happy
We stopped in for lunch and milkshakes, of course. The food was excellent and the service was wonderful.
Food was fresh and amazing. Best grilled cheese! Fries cooked perfectly! Portions were large. Cant wait to go back and try a milkshake!
Amazing food season to perfection and nice service
Grilled cheese and cheese waffle fries were great. The milkshakes were hugggge do suggest sharing. Average milkshake but the atmosphere is amazing. .
Awesome place! Food was delicious and the prices were great!!!
Gave this place a try after all my friends recommended it. Even traveled from over an hour away. I liked the vibe inside, and prices. We ordered food, appetizer and desert. I wouldn’t say it was the best diner food I’ve ever had. It was okay. Nothing special. Our waitress greeted us and just said “hi”- literally nothing more. So needless to say I was very turned off- not great BASIC customer service.
Connies Diner is great! They have great food, service and milkshakes! The prices are very cheap especially for how good the food and service was! I ordered a breakfast sandwich and had my food in front of me within 15 minutes and the place was packed!
First time there a day ago and I was surprised by how terrible it was. With all the raves about the place and the food I was truly disappointed. I ordered the trash plate as I was so so hungry.. I also asked for no mac salad and in place put coleslaw. Well if your coleslaw is pureed and a soup content let the customer know. So my fries were soggy so were the hamburger patties. The meat sauce was 4/10 alsoNext time Ill just stick to a milkshake
Took a drive out for my bday for one of these awesome shakes and it did NOT disappoint! It was so good, I will Def be stopping again next time Im going thru the area!
The atmosphere is really good staff friendly and I dont mind paying cash they could raise prices to cover cost of credit and be far ahead and still be on the lower end of affordable prices.The food is ok but they lack the demand of kitchen help to be detailed. slightly burnt pancake and slightly chared omelets well done on out side but not cooked on inside an omelets this big should have fresh vegetables grilled prior to filling but good quality veggies.
The loaded milkshakes are amazing & worth the price. The chicken & waffle milkshake was like breakfast, lunch & dessert at once! Friendly service.
The people here are always amazing and friendly. Prices are always responsible and the food is delicious. I wavy to go back abs get those discussions milk shakes next time.
Came here for the loaded milkshakes, drove 90+ min, was NOT disappointed! Great atmosphere, great staff, cash only. Milkshakes larger than your head, REAL whipped cream, amazing brownies. Will be back again! Indoor and outdoor seating.
We had steak and eggs to go. The food was perfect, just the way we ordered. Very yummy. Service was quick and friendly.
1st time to eat there.I have been missing out on a great place to eat. The food was excellent and the staff was fabulous. We will be back again soon.
We had a lovely time here. However, prepare to wait 45 minutes to be seated as this place is very popular. Worth the wait, though. Portions are plentiful, the loaded milkshake are amazing and the food was pretty good.
I arrived with my mother and best friend..the elderly waitress seemed annoyed with all our questions. She treated us like a burden huffing and rolling her eyes at every little thing we asked. Meanwhile shes laughing joking and chatting it up with the local regulars. We ordered the spaghetti and it was over cooked mush. This place is all about the cliqs country bumpkins who swallow down the pig slop this place has to offer with a smile. We felt more like we were intruding on someones private property than at any welcoming public Dîner. If youre not a local steer clear..you WILL be treated differently.
Love the food. The overloaded milkshake was amazing!
I am so glad I found this place! The service was good and the food was excellent. It was very clean and very cozy. The atmosphere was nice. Its a 50s style diner. They have great tasting comfort food. I shared Connies Quickie (a hamburger on a bun and French fries with gravy poured all over both. It tasted so good. Great gravy.) And a cheesecake waffle with strawberries and whipped cream with my husband. They used real strawberries and real whipped cream. Our bill was so much less than I thought it would be too. I highly recommend Connies Quickie!
No better place for a great home cooked meal. Swift service pleasant staff. Reasonably priced
This diner is a must! Parking is easy, food and service is great. Menu ranges to burgers and fries to dinner entes. We specifically love going for their loaded milkshakes, they are a meal in itself! Public restrooms and decent amount of seating. First come first serve, cash only but do offer an atm on site. Always a great time whenever we go, thanks!
Always great food, friendly staff and great atmosphere. Absolutely great prices.
A local’s place in Waterloo that is exceptional… Thank 50s and 60s and it just brings back so many memories. We ate here for breakfast. We would’ve returned it for any occasion… The restaurant is packed because the people love the food. If you have an opportunity this is a restaurant you definitely want to try out.
Great place to relax and eat homemade food. Not to mention the amazing dessert cakes, pies and milkshakes. It has the atmosphere of late 1960s diner. With servers dressed as that era. Did I also mention how affordable the food is? Cant wait to catch diabetes later in life.
Cheap eat, clean, good service and good food... except for coffee but at $1.29 for unlimited coffee, what do you expect. Portion sizes are huge! This place is cash only so make sure you bring your $$$ Really wanted to try in homemade pies but the pancakes didnt leave room.
Really good and fast service. Food came out quick and super delicious. So many options for everyone. I had their soup special and a veggie burger and was very impressed! Plus the vibe here is super fun! Will be going back!
Service was nice! The food came out pretty fast for them being steady customers coming in and out of restaurant. Food was great,nice and hot! Definitely would recommend and will be back again.
Excellent food in a great classic atmosphere all at an affordable price... thank you
Awesome quickie. Its been over 5 years since Id visited Connies after moving. Hasnt skipped a beat!!! They need like 1 or two more servers on though. Mine didnt seem to be able to handle so many tables. Forgot quite a few things.
What a great Diner ! The staff are the best . We took Raymond there for lunch. He loved it our waitress was the best . So kind and understanding. Did everything just for him ! Love you Marsha 😍 Thank you !@
First time going and definitely will go back. Great food and excellent staff.
Not one of my better experiences at this restaurant. Food wasnt as hot as usual and burger a bit under cooked. A bit pricey for same food theyve been serving for over 40 years. Maybe just an off night usually good.
Its an okay diner. The service is quick and friendly. The food is so so. We ordered scrambled eggs, but got an omelet instead. The home fries didnt have any spices, onions ets that usually comes with it. And the coffee is not good at all.
I had a turkey dinner it was delicious. The food is great and its such a cute diner.
Great diner food for such a great price. The short stack pancake was larger than my hand! The steak and eggs was to die for! I also love the the variety of bread for the toast!
This was our first time there... and we will be back again for sure.... looked busy when we got there but the wait time was only about 10 min... the service was amazing... rhe food was perfect..i had chicken parm and mashed potatoes...my fiance had the honey dipped chicken.... everything was mouth watering.... i have nothing but good tk say
Had the tuna melt with homefries on the side was excellent wife had the hot Turkey sandwich with fries was delish. Good service and fair prices. Remember to bring cash only they do have an atm.
Went here with my girlfriend and her parents. I ordered a Peanut Butter & Chocolate Loaded Milkshake for my girlfriend. They brought her a brownie milkshake. I asked the waitress to correct it. She brought out a brownie milkshake with a peanut butter top. I said at this point I want it taken off the bill. She said the owner refused. I will not be returning.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE it here its literally my favourite dinner Ive ever been to. The retro feel makes me feel im in the 50s. The food has always been amazing and the wait staff is always wonderful. I always look forward to being in the area so I can have an excuse to come over and enjoy my favorite restaurant.
Been here a few times. If you dont know already, Connies is known for their milkshakes. My daughter ordered the cannoli shake and she said it was amazing. It looked amazing. Anyhow, I had one of the traditional items on the menu, a cheeseburger and fries. It was very good as well. Service is also very good. Servers serve with a smile. Always a good pit stop in Waterloo NY. Also, they accept cash only. Worth every penny.
Great service, food was awful I got a salad that was wilted and soggy could not even eat it. Very disappointed, granddaughters spaghetti and meatballs was cold.
If youre looking for that old fashioned diner, Connies is a great place to go! Youll get home cooked comfort food and plenty of it. If you want a loaded milkshake this is the only place to get it. There are several choices and its a meal in itself.
Great little diner in waterloo! If you go you, should definitely try one of their milkshakes :-) be aware- CASH ONLY!
Love Connies! We try to stop whenever we area in the area. We only wish there was an anchorage or wall tie-up in the canal so we could stop when we come through on the boat!
The food is awesome, but if you want a loaded milkshake you might need to skip the meal, or come with a big appetite.
Excellent, nostalgic diner. Went for breakfast, food was great, service was great. Atmosphere was great. Will be going back again..
First time visiting, great diner. clean, excellent service, good food, recommend
We took a large group there for dinner, about 50 people. We scheduled with them well in advance and they were friendly and fast with the food and service was great! Love there onion rings. Only criticism is that do not accept credit card. Luckily we had enough cash to cover and there is an ATM in the lobby.
Have only been there for breakfast, food was excellent, fun atmosphere. I thought Fonzi and Richie were going to walk in.
Stars for the good food and nice waitress 1 star for the milkshakes because everything was bland and sugarless but the were pretty
Very busy diner. The food is great with very reasonable prices. Loaded milkshake is amazing. Staff is very friendly and responsive even with a packed place.
First time there and was a very good experience, I will be back,food was delicious!
Great food. Wonderful atmosphere. Great service. I highly recommend stopping there for a bite.
Great food, lovely wait staff. Prices are incredible.
The place was absolutely amazing. The people that worked there were so nice the food was Great. We cant wait to go back
Service was great ! Food was to die for! everything is fairly priced!they have real milkshakes!I would totally recommend trying the loaded milkshakes!😋 they are big enough to share😋❤️❤️ they are always packed with a line out the door but its well worth the wait!
Connie’s it THE PLACE! Best food in the world! Look up “home town diner” in the dictionary and you’ll stumble upon a picture of Connie’s. The Art Deco feel, along with the recent makeover- will have you dropping your jaw. For real, the best of the best!!! 👏🏼
Everyone working there is so friendly and considerate. I love eating there!
Found this place due to being in the area for the day. Ordered meatloaf dinner and had Milkshakes after. Really good. Food came out super fast and looked delicious. Wait staff could definitely use some work though. At least the two different waitresses we had. Not really welcoming had an I dont really care attitude. Which is unfortunate, because I really enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Maybe it was just an off night for them. At least thats what Im going to go with. Though I will be back, and am hoping my service is a completely different and a lot better. Seems they have a lot of regulars that stop in.
The food was good comfort food. I ordered and got my food within 5 minutes. Now that’s what I call service
Very yummi. Great food, service and old timey atmosphere. My Pittsburgh salad rocked
Fantastic service & food! We had pumpkin cheesecake waffles today which were perfect for fall🍂🍁🎃
Food was just ok very processed.. But shake was amazing.
This is an awesome place for a milkshake. A nice hidden gem in waterloo. I mean there is a slice of chesse cake and a huge brownie on top of them. Its is highly recommended to check out. Cash only!
Great diner. Burgers are as good as pubs charging 2x as much
Great diner, food was fairly good. Arrived to discover they dont except cards or checks as payment only Cash, ATM was out of order as well! Luckily the couple we were with had the cash and covered the bill.. had I known this I wouldnt of driven 40 minutes to feel embarrassed by this....The shake was as quoted amazing. Crazy price, but amazing! I had a Reubens and let me tell you if your on a search for a good Reubens then you better keep going as you will be very disappointed in the one... I will be back for a different choice of food as im sure something on the menu is absolutely worth while.
Expect a wait for a table but well worth the wait. Specialty milkshakes are awesome and need to be shares.
Great! Food was amazing! Loved their cornbeef Hash and my Kids Loved the pancakes and French Toast❤️😊will definitely come back!
Such a variety of tasty diner food...and the ice cream looks awesome!Take cash as they do not take credit or debit. Service is very friendly and fast.
This place is true gem! Vintage chrome diner with all the elements of class. Greeted with a warm and friendly hello, we knew we hit the jackpot. Menus in hand and a fresh pot of coffee our waitress appeared to take our orders. She was pleasant, happy and engaging - a much needed factor that we all crave during this pandemic. I thoroughly enjoyed the homemade corned beef hash and my husband had home fries that were equally made with love - the way a true diner should. Knowing that they have the best pies in town we took a slice of coconut cream pie to go. Thank you to Connie and her amazing staff for caring so much and doing it right, constantly all these years. Two happy foodies for sure! You deserve 10 stars ♥️
Their milkshakes are... amazing. The food was great, the staff was ON POINT with their service, and it was a very fun atmosphere. We will deffinetly be going back again
We stood at the entrance next to the wait to be seated sign. No one greeted us for almost tens mins. The line backed up out the door. A couple pushed passed us and just sat down. Completely unorganized and seemed to have no system to give us an idea of wait times. Walked out without eating.
I have been seeing posts of Connies Diner on Facebook for a couple of months. We live about an hour away. We drove out there just to get dinner. And they didnt disappoint! The staff was super friendly. They were extremely busy but wait time was less than ten minutes. The food was all hot and fresh, not to mention, delicious!! And of course we had to try the signature shakes. Absolutely amazing!!
Waitress told my friends they should order a salad when they asked for loaded fries. bodyshaming is never appropriate, horrible.
Great place for breakfast anytime of day. Always seem to have a crowd, a very popular place.After four attempts (too hungry to wait in line) we made it in for lunch. Food was tasty as always, and great service. The only downside to eating here is its cash only. There is a atm in the lobby.
Great as always. Busy. But service was great as always. Food was great as always
Great burger at half the price of other places in the area.
Service was great didnt have to wait long. Food was awesome!!
The food was good and the line out the door moved surprisingly fast! We got the really big fancy milkshakes but I was disappointed unfortunately. I think they used too much milk as they were pretty thin and lacking in flavor. The only other gripe I had was there floor under the table was disgusting. I understand it can be hard to deep clean when its so busy but I felt gross stepping on the amount of eggs and bacon that was under there. Otherwise a very cute and good diner!
A great Diner. The cutest spot with amazing food and a great atmosphere. Marsha was our server and she was amazing. Love her caring attitude. She was very informative on things on the menu. We will definitely return.
The milk shakes are amazing!!
Fantastic! Everything we had was cheap, huge, and AMAZING! Every bite of everything we had was brilliant! Even down to the toast!I got a breakfast sandwich on an everything bagel, but I also tried their omelets, French toast Italian style, blueberry pancakes, etc. Also the quickie burger is genius!
Connies food and service never disappoints and Ive never seen a help wanted sign! Connies is still a great diner where you never see a help wanted sign!
We went out on a girls day out. We stopped at Connies for milkshakes..all of them were beautiful and tasted amazing!
I love Connies! We took the little ones there for dinner tonight they loved it too
Doesnt matter whether you go for breakfast, lunch or dinner, the food is always great and the service is excellent. Many menu choices and breakfast is served all day. The desserts are delicious.
The food and service are outstanding!!
Favorite local diner with great daily specials. Fast, friendly , efficient service every time. Delicious classics such as the infamous Quickie, Patty melts, stuffed Belgian waffles, and giant homade pies with freshly whipped cream. Thank you, Connies, for the years of Sunday family breakfasts and afterschool milkshakes!
Martha 🙌🙌🙌 OMG the best waiter Ive ever had! She was on point with everything and so friendly 💪
Id like to give this place a better rating as I live close by and used to come here often. But when I took my wife there for a birthday lunch we where highly disappointed by the service and the food. The haddock sandwich was served literally stone cold except for a slight detectable warmth at the one edge of the fillet. They where only moderately busy but we waited a good while for our desserts and then also for the check.
Very neat restaurant
Cody was an amazing server. Pleasant, attentive and patient. We had 3 adults 8 kids and he was wonderful. U had the chicken Philly wrap delicious!We had the canoli milkshake. The shake was good almost like a cookie butter or hazelnut was good!
Great little roadside diner with friendly service, overflowing cups of coffee in a 50s setting! Nothing better than breakfast all day!
Ive been to this restaurant before and Chad a great visit and good food. This visit wasnt the best. Our waitress seemed to pfere the bigger groups of people, acted like it was a chore to attend to us, came twice to our table to check on us we had to ask for our check to pay from another waitress. The food wasnt the best either.
Service was good, food was alright and shakes were good.
Great food. Excellent service. Filled with old-world charm and Americana.
Absolutely amazing!!! I cant wait to go back 😋
Really good diner food. Burgers, clubs and wraps for lunch. The real draw is the Loaded Milkshakes. A large cup over flowing with toppings. Changing selections. Small slices of cheesecakes, whole SMores and toasted marshmallows, etc. Really good and worth the trip.
Food is awesome, my kids and their friends love the specialty milkshakes! Only issue its always packed no matter the time, and have to wait for seating.
This place is the best diner and many know of it , fresh homemade food and deserts . Everyone has a favorite dish at connies ! Good service nice people, if u don’t like connies u just don’t like a good diner .
I love Connie my boyfriend and I come here very often for breakfast. But I’m always I’mpressed with their food and service. They have amazing milkshakes!!!
The images of fancy milkshakes lure you in but nothing was amazing and the bill was very expensive. I had a turkey melt which was just okay. Everyone Else was okay with their food but we all regretted spending so much on milkshakes. The whip cream is weird nothing like homemade. I did however have a black forest cake there once which was amazing. I feel bad giving bad reviews but I dont think I would go again.
Great place. Connies always delivers on atmosphere, price and quantity. Great staff great food. We go there specifically for the French toast and sausage links. Simple but perfect
Great place for breakfast. Nice nostalgic diner
Connies is so lovely, I love that old diner feel and ALL the staff is wonderful. Bonnie and Crystal are both spectacular and I tend to always gravitate toward them. The food is great and for someone that has texture issues I can order what I want when I want it. Cooks are great at their jobs. If you can, call and get it to go right now tho. Connies is small and the team there still makes a take out meal just as good. They deserve at least that.
The meal was good. Nice typical diner food. We came for the shakes. They were crazy good but definitely made for sharing. We got two for the five of us and had some left over. They aren’t just a novelty thing, they really are delicious but it’s a lot.
New favorite place to go. First time there and it was fantastic. We ate outside Waitress/service was awesone and friendly.Order waa up fast and Food was excellent. Huge portions. Will definately go again.
Crispy bacon and hash browns that were a nice golden brown without being soggy: thats about all I need to be satisfied with a diner!Also: A group of friends and I did a bike outing, starting at the Geneva waterfront park and taking the Canal Trail into Waterloo. Waterloo has nice bike lanes through downtown, so it was very easy and safe to navigate from the trail head to Connies. Theres plenty of space out front to park bikes (though no designated bike rack).
Food wasnt that great. Waitress seemed like she didnt want to be there. Slammed dishes down and didnt come back for refills. Food was way overpriced for what we got in terms of quality. The only saving grace were the milkshakes. Had it not been for the delicious milkshakes I would have given this one star. My advice: order takeout from here and stick to dessert.
Went there for the 1st time, had wanted to go for a long time because I had heard how good it was, so I took my granddaughter for her birthday. We all LOVED it sooo much!! Cant wait to go back again! The wait was well worth it! The food was DELICIOUS! The service was EXCELLENT! Will be going back again and again! 😍👍!
Highly overrated in my opinion. Its the same as every other diner in the country. The food is good but not fantastic and the portions are large. Dont order the clam linguine tried that once....BIG MISTAKE! Long seating times for dinner service.
The food is amazing and very cheap for what I had, which was the roast turkey dinner. Consisting of homemade stuffing, turkey, gravy, potato, cranberry sauce, cole slaw and 2 slices of bread. Priced at $9.99 The staff is a very friendly and smiling bunch. They are busy but they dont let your service suffer. I recommend Connies Diner to all.
Happy fun dining experience!! Awesome milkshakes
Very fast and friendly service. Husband said the breakfast sandwich was the best he ever had, and breakfast is all day! Just make sure you bring cash, they don’t take cards.
Had a loaded milkshake it was not bad but it looked alot better than it tasted
Great place, GREAT service, and DELICIOUS food. If you havent been, you gotta try it. Connies is a favorite for us locals.
Awesome dinner. Breakfast all day like a great dinner. Decent cheesecake
Milkshakes are great! The service is so fast and friendly. Their trash plates were the best!
Friendly staff. Great shakes. My daughter got the loaded strawberry cheesecake shake. Divine.
Great food. Excellent service. Had the cheeseburger picnic platter. Burger, beans, salt potatoes and mac salad. So good. Plus strawberry shortcake for dessert
Dang good food! Good service. Good price.
We just had such an amazing experience at Connie’s for my daughter’s birthday! They did such a great job of accommodating a large group of 17 on a very busy Sunday. Crystal, our waitress, was top notch! She handled our group amazingly, and was so polite. She got everyone’s order and bill exactly right. She even brought my daughter shake out with a candle and sang happy birthday. Thank you for making her birthday lunch so fun and special!
Went there with my mom and friend while visiting the Waterloo outlets and we were all very disappointed. Good service, good toast and good fried pickles but everything else was mediocre. My friend ordered an omelet and everything in the inside was raw, we notified our server they took the omelet back to fix it and when it came back the eggs were the only part further cooked when we specified the veggies that were inside. The steak in my moms salad was absolutely charred and I️ ordered a chicken wrap that had warm limp lettuce. Not bad prices but wouldn’t really recommend.
First time here. Its cash only and the food is good. Good portions and they have some cool desserts to. I had a chicken tender wrap with fries which was about 8 dollars, they have huge specialty milkshakes for 11 dollars and we got fried pickles and fried mushrooms which were about 6 dollars each. They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner and there is an atm on site.
Good food at very reasonable prices. Not the best diner food Ive had. Friendly staff and great service!
Great food... save room for a milkshake
Excellent Milk shakes! Great prices, and friendly staff!!
The food was good as usual. Our waitress was very busy but she still tried to take care of us.
Great food an service an prices
Phenomenal service in an extremely clean diner! The food was delicious and had great prices! A fun environment to boot, too!
This place has amazing food and the workers there are very positive and act as if they have known you for years. The atmosphere is very friendly in there. I recommend 150%
Fast efficient service by an attentive wait staff, reasonable wait for my food, and food was fresh, tasty, and well presented. Prices here are very reasonable, portion sizes are good, and staff is always friendly and welcoming.
What a fun place! Great food and service and those shakes!!! Fabulous!
Does not have a handicap ramp to get inside
We loved eating here! Yummy food, delicious malted milkshakes, great 50s decor and music, overall really good atmosphere and I would totally recommend! Also insanely good prices!
Great service and super food. One of my favorite places to eat
This place is amazing! What you would think is a small restaurant that serves average food is actually a diamond find !!!Best food Ive had in awhile and the best of all the most amazing craft milkshakes!!!!My wife had the brownie explosion milkshake. A huge chocolate shake with real home made whipped cream, chocolate sauce, sprinkles and a brownie on top !! Wow. Sooooo delish !Treat yourself and go go go !!
Came back after 27 years. The food was even more delicious than I remember. So wonderful seeing Connies sons. Our waitress Marsha was awesome. Highly recommend!
Always a good stop. Marcia rocks!!! The atmosphere is solid. Iconic quickie and loaded milkshake be careful to eat those 2 is like 3 meals!
Bring cash, or you will have to use the ATM there. The food is amazing and the staff are wonderful. The prices are moderate and the decor keeps you looking around.
Saw this on FB, never been, drove from Groten, so an hour and a half to get here. The website and Google page says open and closes at 9PM, maybe you should update your status if you are temporarily closed due to a fire. Just a suggestion.
Food is amazing, waitresses were quick and helpful food arrived fast even when it was crowded. Food was delicious. This place has an obvious and long history and experience with a 50s diner atmosphere. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars is because they only take cash but they have conveniently installed an atm for you right inside the door. Genius actually. They push the high costs of being a credit card vendor onto the customer. 4 dollars to take cash out. Genius for them. A small inconvenience for the hungry customer, but worth it for the quality of food and friendly service you get here. Highly recommend. Bring cash. :)
Awesome food, great prices! Love the atmosphere too!
It was so amazing! Had the best diner food that I have ever had, kind staff, and they had retro interior design. If I could give more stars I could :)
This is one of my favorite places to eat since I was a child. I will find a reason to go to Waterloo just to stop at Connies. This place hustles. Never had a bad meal. Portions are generous. Prices are reasonable. Service is fast and friendly. Be sure to bring cash to avoid an ATM fee.
Super retro diner with out-this-world milkshake creations!
Great Food, Great Waitress. Have gone to this Diner for years.
They have a great menu with lots of daily specials Dinner was pretty good, but if you go, get one of the specialty milkshakes! They are worth the trip! The cannoli milkshake was delicious. Best milkshake Ive ever had!
This is a fantastic place to stop. Well worth the trip out there even if you arent local. The food prices are very inexpensive. Service is prompt even on their busy days. Definitely try one of their loaded milkshakes if you are feeling especially hungry!
Love everything about this place!!!! It has a story, a great look, and the best darn burger in the county. Staff is great. We actually waited almost half an hour for a table, but it was worth it and our food came out ten minutes later.
This place used to be a gem but know its not... Worst food ever and I would rather eat McDonalds food...got a order to go and it was 🔥 and not even able to eat it and they never gave us ever thing either...way over priced...we will never eat there again.
Homemade corned beef hash, eggs, and gigantic slabs of Italian bread toast. Excellent and friendly service. Classic cool diner feel. Go there. Nuff said!*they dont take debit or credit cards, but that is a minor inconvenience*
The food and service was awsome!! Sometimes places like this takes so long but not here!!
So went for a trip to sauders... And this is the place that gets five stars. Super fast service, good food, great waitress. It was the best diner experience I have had in about 10 years. We had dinner ( it was a full house and we still had our dinners in about 10 minutes). Waitress was friendly and attentative( not annoying). Food was hot and good. Dessert was awesome. Thank you for a great experience. My hubbie and I enjoyed ourselves, and it was worth the hour trip.
We had the Nashville hot chicken and foot long chili dogs with milkshakes well worth the bill. The service was on point also!
Great food at great prices. Found this diner several years ago by accident and it was a great find. Huge portions and good quality, we have never been disappointed. It is our go to place to eat when we are in the area! Try it out you will not be disappointed.
Such an awesome place. Great place great food! There specialty shakes are to DIE FOR!!!
My husband and I went there because I was craving some meatloaf and mashed potatoes and That is exactly what I ordered. My husband ordered the chicken parmesan plate. The food was great, got two thick slices of meatloaf and the mash and corn were good. Also my husbands portion was big too. Waitstaff was friendly. Love the decor and was clean. Great food and even better pricing. Would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for tasty food but is a bit low on the budget.
Food and service was amazing
Ehhhhh, cool looking place. Coffee was watery and although the pancakes looked awesome, mine taste like spoiled milk for some reason, I got blueberry. Home fries were also extremely bland....
First time visit, have driven by over a 100 times. We decided to give it a try. I ordered the turkey dinner my husband got the pork roast. Holy gravy. Everything came smothered in gravy. Very large portions. There must have been 2 cups of mashed potatoes on my plate. It was a mound. You will not leave hungry from plates I saw. The service was slow, she walked by 6 times. It was a Saturday evening and tables were filled as soon as people stood up. The waitress was pleasant but never came back to check on the table. Homey comfort cooking. Reasonable, our bill was $25
Time travel back to the 50s-60s in this amazing and well known piece of history. Their quickie is a staple and you cant go wrong ordering it, but everything they offer is sure to satisfy. Friendly staff and great service are just the cherry on top of this favorite.
Delicious! Love the old time diner vibe!!!
Connies is everything you want in a traditional diner!Breakfast Selection: Excellent options / tons of sides / everything was perfectly cookedI had the chili omelet, and it was to-die-for! They said the corned beef hash was homemade but Im a little skeptical of that claim. Either way, it was grilled perfectly and went amazingly well with the omelet.Service / Staff: Impeccable. Everyone seems to enjoy working there and working with the customers. I dont think I saw any of the waitresses stop for a moment and the bus boys seemed to be bringing out clean dishes every other minute. The place runs like a top.Cleanliness: You could eat off the floors, the place is spotlessDecor: 60s diner era decor makes you feel welcome and nostalgic.HIGHLY, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Great food friendly staff!!!
Have you had your quickie today? Haha this diner is so fun. The food is delicious, cheap, and the overall experience cant be beat. Employees are friendly and make you feel like family. You really cant go wrong with anything on the menu. Try their desserts though, theyre fantastic. (By the way, a quickie is a burger and fries smothered in gravy, theyre also a good option from the menu.)
Food was pretty good - we didnt have much and really only went for ice cream and loaded milkshakes. Those were very good and we couldnt finish.
Always a great value. Fast service.
Classic diner with classic diner waitresses and really good food. The place is pretty full when we arrived. Sit where you like. The waitress was friend and efficient, no wasted movements. We had breakfast fare. The food was good and delivered quickly and hot. I would go a little out of my way to go here again.
Always delicious!! Had the hot turkey sandwich tonight, wanted the hot turkey dinner but knew I would stuff myself too full!! It was so yummy with the mashed potatoes and gravy, along with the gravy-doused sandwich!! Thanks Gena for great service!!
This truly is my favorite place to eat in my 33 years of life thus far. They are not pricey and you get good portions. They also serve breakfast all day which is a major bonus. The staff is always friendly always quick to serve. It is worth a stop for a classic Diner experience if youre passing through. If you live around here and have never been... You should probably stop being mean to yourself and check it out.
Food was good desert was allsome
Whenever we are in the area we go to Connies. Many years ago we took our mom there and it hasnt changed in the best of ways. The staff is friendly, atmosphere is great, other customers chitchat back and forth. Its a real cultural experience.
Super busy Sunday morning but still great service from Bonnie and whole team. Amazing breakfast we had it all from cheesecake waffle, hash, omelets, eggs bacon and more. All excellent hot and fresh.
Connies is a great place for breakfast. Everyone with us selected the classic breakfast. All agreed that it was delicious, but several of us experienced indigestion afterwards - the home fries were quite greasy.We plan to return but will be a bit wary of the home fries.
Awesome treat!
Total reviews rating 4.6
199 Reviews for Connies Diner 2023:
Review №1
2022-05-28Connies diner was an amazing experience. Great customer service. Amazing food. Cheesecake waffles are to die for. And you cant forget their amazing unique milkshakes. The canoli one is 👌🏻👌🏻🤤🤤 I highly recommend and will be back!!
Review №2
2022-05-14Stopped in for dessert. Had the banana split which was awesome. They use real whipped cream. Saw some people getting milkshakes and they were huge! They are cash only but there is an ATM in the vestibule.
Review №3
2021-12-09What an amazing gem of a diner! The decor is spot on, friendly staff, and the food was stellar. We can’t believe it took so long for us to stop, but we’ll be back soon!
Review №4
2021-08-10Came here for the first time while in Waterloo to shop. The food was pretty good, I got the shrimp, fries and coleslaw and I enjoyed it. My husband liked the meatloaf, and my son enjoyed his chicken tenders. We also all got a strawberry cheesecake milkshake which was very good but it’s very filling so I suggest sharing. I wish the service had been better, if so I would’ve given 5 stars. But I’d still return.
Review №5
2021-06-24Loved it! The food came out so fast for it being so busy. Had the Bacon Mac and Cheese Burger, Summer Salad, loaded waffle fries and two loaded shakes between my boyfriend and myself. We enjoyed every bit of it. Saved some of our food so we could enjoy the shakes. And we even took those with us. We enjoyed them after a day in the freezer too! It was just like ice cream. I suggest this place if youre ever in the area or close by.
Review №6
2022-06-01Fun diner atmosphere. Enjoyed the food, especially the Loaded Shake, which really feed four of us after our break large entrees.
Review №7
2022-05-13Great little diner in Waterloo. They are very accommodating and very friendly here. Great tasting food & a ton too choose from.
Review №8
2022-03-04OMGOODNESS 🙆 Youve Got to Eat Here! The food is homemade. Very very delicious. The desserts are out of this world!Samoa milkshake 😋😋😋🤤🤤🤤🤤
Review №9
2021-09-23Great food amazing hospitality. Just relaxing and the service is outstanding. I am truly missing it right now. Due to the tragic fire that happened in the basement. I am truly sad for this iconic restaurant. Its one of the best places, to bring back the old days. Hope to see it back up and running again.😭🙏
Review №10
2021-11-19AWESOME SERVICE!! I had the hot meatloaf not thick piece like most places but was good. Bring cash they don’t take cards