Ford News Diner

Name: Ford News Diner
Address: 358 Main St, Middletown, Connecticut, 06457, US
Telephone: (860) 346-4655
Rating: 4.70

Diner, Breakfast restaurant, Restaurant

Ford News Diner, a cherished spot along Middletown's Main Street, invites you to experience a slice of local history. With a cozy, casual atmosphere, it's known for its exceptional coffee and hearty comfort food. Diners rave about the homemade corned beef hash and perfectly cooked home fries. The friendly staff add to the experience, ensuring you feel right at home. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, it’s the perfect place for solo bites or family meals, with reasonable prices that delight. Wheelchair accessibility and a kid-friendly menu make this diner a beloved institution for everyone.

Contact Info

Location: 358 Main St, Middletown, CT 06457
Located in: Main Street Market
Phone: (860) 346-4655

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 8 am-2 pm
Thursday: 8 am-2 pm
Friday: 8 am-2 pm
Saturday: 8 am-2 pm
Sunday: 8 am-2 pm

Services

Outdoor seating
Takeaway
Dine-in
Delivery

Great coffee

Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating

Coffee
Comfort food
Quick bite
Small plates

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating

Toilets

Casual
Cosy
Historic

Tourists
University students

Accepts reservations

Credit cards

Good for kids
Kids' menu

Food & drink

Vibe

Home fries

Bar

Street View

Menus and Prices

Menu 1

Menu 2

Menu 3

Menu 4

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Reviews

I haven't been here in maybe 20 years, I like the look.
Great service! The atmosphere was that of a hometown diner, of course.
I had the unique and very tasty shredded homemade corned beef hash with eggs, home fries and toast, combo priced right, and Frank's Red Hot available.
Everyone seemed happy and made the experience even better.
A vintage diner that has been part of Middletown for over 60 years.
Main Street Middletown has many outstanding restaurants, none better then the Ford News, everyone needs to try this place.

This feels like a Connecticut institution. A row of stools at the counter, a row of tables behind it, and literally one booth.
The prices are excellent for 2024 - two can eat well for about $20, which is nearly impossible anywhere else except Denny's these days. The people here who run the place are very nice...
The pictures on the walls reveal that they (or at least the family) have owned this spot for ages. Open question: why is it called the Ford News Diner? There's gotta be an historical reason...

What a great joint! The workers and staff were super nice, efficient and the food was exactly what you want from an excellent greasy spoon diner! Just wonderful.