Food is good, a different breakfast. Fresh baked goods are excellent. If you are not an early bird, you will frequently find yourself in line. Restaurant is relatively small. street parking. More

Took our son to Wesleyan University in Middletown, CT on a college tour, and enjoyed their small downtown. The real highlight was O'Rourke's Diner, a classic steel encased diner from the '50s. The best breakfast menu we've ever seen, and I have travelled to over 30 countries and throughout the US. Coffee on the table in seconds, tea in a... More

For this visit I went very hungry. Anything should have tasted wonderful. Let's begin. Waitress barely acknowledges us and people are getting waited on before us. This is a small place and it was during a slow time. No place settings. No mention of specials (which other people were told about). Weak coffee. Different pancakes, served without butter. Omelet didn't... More

This place is always extremely crowded, and I understand it has a long history but why do people wait in lines for this food?! It is extremely overpriced and nothing that cannot be duplicated elsewhere for cheaper. I do not mind spending money for good quality, but I cannot talk myself into visiting O'Rourkes again. More

Okay, so I will admit the food is good, but the owner was rude when I had to discussed a walnut that ended up in my allergic child's mouth - from a dish that I was told didn't have nuts. Really? You're going to brush off my concern? Poor. More

Food: I had a basic ham and egg breakfast, a variety of their baked goods, and their turkish coffee. The basic breakfast was nothing special and I have had far better at other restaurants. Their baked good were good. The Turkish coffee was delicious. Service: We went on a cold Monday morning and waited in line for 90 minutes. The... More

The menu is huge. Every thing I have tried has been great. Try the hash. More

Average, eating in the diner is special. The food is good. The service is a little slow. I enjoy visiting the diner and will go again. More

try it once, you'll be back! unusual, incredible ambiance, totally original menu (with just a few stand-bys so you don't freak out !!) Yes, Irish influence. More