The Coffee Shoppe [“Burnsie's”] — Restaurant in Naugatuck

This diner was a new find looking for somewhere to eat after the Naugatuck annual Duck Day festival where little plastic ducks are dropped into the river from the bridge above on Maple St. They each have numbers on them so people can purchase ducks and hope their duck is one of twenty to cross the finish line first for a prize.

The Coffee Shoppe opens at 4AM seven days a week, which is something amazing in itself. Great for early birds. Serving breakfast and lunch they close at one o'clock M-F and Noon on weekends.

Because it was Duck Day, they stayed open to serve all the patrons looking for a place to have a sit down meal. Already afternoon, we passed on breakfast and had lunch - a rare cheeseburger (their burgers are made by hand with fresh beef) and my partner had one of their specials of the day that was on the signboard outside: Grilled sausage and peppers with cheese on a Kaiser roll. Sandwiches do not come with fries. Sides are extra.

Our waitress suggested we try the Chef's chili since he made a batch for today and told us customers love it. It was okay. One bowl had cool spots in it, the other was warmed through. This is a good chili for the top of a hot dog. The cook and waitstaff were very friendly. There are booths and counter stools for patrons. Because of the volume this Sunday they were out of water, ice tea and some other beverages but we were fine with some cranberry juice. They also offer the popular local Ami...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 100 out of 100 – A Must-Visit Local Gem!

I absolutely love diners, especially local businesses that put real heart into what they do whether they’ve been around for years or are just getting started. This place is no exception. The service was amazing friendly, fast, and welcoming and the food? WOW. As a true foodie, I was seriously impressed!

I had the veggie omelet and home fries, and every bite was packed with flavor and perfectly seasoned. You can really tell they care about the quality of their ingredients and how everything is prepared. I totally recommend this place – whether you're a regular or just passing through, you can't go wrong here.

Support your local spots this one’s a keeper! 🙌🍳🥔

Great prices $25 for...

The servers and cooks here are wonderful. We showed up an hour to close with a few other groups yet our food came out in a timely manner. We had a small oops with one of our dishes and they were very apologetic and got the correct food out quicker than expected! The server accommodated us with a juice that we didn't get charged for also. Prices were great here compared to other sit down diners I've been to in CT. I had a ham and cheese Benedict with an English muffin that was cooked well for the price and my fiance got a philly steak omelette which was very tasty and filling. Not often that I finish my whole plate at diners! Would definitely recommend this place for breakfast/early brunch to...