Zip’s Dining Car Diner Dayville, CT – Don’t Zip By! Exit 93 off 395

Though the chain stores try to obscure this roadside gem from sight, Zip's Diner raises their hand and flags down passersby with one simple request - EAT! And that's exactly what you should do should you be in this corner of Connecticut -Eat At Zip's Diner in Dayville, CT.

Even a gloomy grey day could not diminish the charm of this stainless steel diner, one of the most photogenic ones I've come across in my travels.

I entered the diner and was pleased to find a corner booth, my favorite location in a diner. Ordered a cup of tea and was delighted with the mini teapot that it was served in. While there were many booths and counter seats filled this mid-afternoon, you know how I wait for people to leave the scene so I can snap a photo, so here's a shot of the formica table and rounded ceiling of this 1950's era O'Mahony diner.

Here are some more great photos of the interior of Zip's Diner, courtesy of our pal Gunnar at Eccentric Roadside.

And here's what I had for lunch!

A chicken cutlet sandwich was always my default dinner at the Bel Aire Diner in Peabody, and this one from Zip's hit the spot just right. I also had the luxury of viewing this lovely vintage mural while I was dining:

While the weather was cold and gloomy, I left Zip's diner mosty toasty. A swell lunch at a vintage diner like Zip's will do the trick!

Open 6am-9pm every day. Don't zip by, pull off the exit and check out the neon when its all lit up, or sunny out!