Sun-Rise Grill

Diner style place I checked out awhile ago. Of course refills are not free lol. Food took awhile but still came out tasting good. Prices are a little high.

My family and I used to love this place. It was our «go-​to» restaurant for brunch. However, recently the owners asked our favorite waitress to leave after she was diagnosed with stage 3 cancer because they did not want customers to feel sorry for her. What a way to kick a person when they’re down.
Point of the story– I refuse to eat at any establishment that fires cancer patients.

After reading the good reviews here I decided to try it. I was very disappointed. First, the table was dirty, the waitress should have seen that it was dirty when she put down the napkin and utensils but I still had to ask her to wipe the table. Then I got the food. I ordered the eggs benedict which is usually my favorite breakfast food at a diner. They used some extra large sized english muffin, but the canadian bacon and egg was normal sized so the proportions were just way off. Then there was the «sauce». They used twice as much as was necessary, but that wasn’t the biggest problem, it wasn’t Hollandaise sauce, which is the key ingredient! I’m still not sure what the sauce was, but it was this thick, gloopy muck that kind of tasted like chicken gravy that had been left warming on the stove overnight. That, and it was amazingly SALTY. The worst eggs benedict i have ever had. i will not be returning.

Local goldmine!
This little breakfast/​lunch stop is probably one of the most hidden gems in the area.
Atmosphere: You feel as though you walked into your kitchen at home and you parent/​significant other/​grandparent has decided to cook you breakfast. The staff is as friendly as it gets and the small dining area (around 25) is perfect for a morning breakfast with a small group of people.
Food: Homemade everything. As good as it gets for food and out in minutes. The plates are inexpensive and not overbearing. I personally got the breakfast special. (eggs, pancakes, meat, toast etc) and im a bigger guy and it still filled me up and didn’t take a chunk from my wallet.
Finale: I went back a second time two weeks after the first time and the waitress said «the regular?» and i almost wept. That was a life goal of mine. Im now stuck in west haven for the rest of my life (or until someone else knows exactly what i want every time i go to their restaurant.)

Sun-​Rise is a little neighborhood diner that you would almost miss driving down Campbell Ave: It’s kind of inconspicuous, in a semi residential area, though they do have a parking lot which is uncommon in the area. I tried it because it’s local, and I’ve been back many times because the food is really good, at diner prices.
My favorite menu item and usual choice is the Greek omlet (eggs, tomato, onion, spinach, mushroom, and feta) served with homefries and toast (I suggest rye) for a measley $ 5.50! It’s a great deal for an omlet that includes so many ingredients. My experience has been that most diners charge an average of $ 8 for a similar menu item. Sun-​Rise is definitely a bargain with no effect on quality. Very flavorful and filling dish. I like their portion size as well: generous without being ginormous. I can usually finish the whole thing without feeling sickly bloated at the end.
Other menu items I’ve tried: fruit filled French toast. The blueberries were good. Not a huge fan of the strawberries because they used the super sweet frozen kind, but it’s nice because you have the option to try one of each (blueberry, strawberry, and peach). They also have decent chicken salad and tuna salad if you’re in the mood for lunch. I usually stick to breakfast and tend to go here just when I’m craving a Greek omlet.
The ambience is a bit lacking of anything distinguishing it from anywhere else. It’s just a very plain interior. They have a small counter which is fun to sit at but it’s very near to the t.v. which can be distracting. There are a couple of booths and various sized tables. The place does have it’s regulars. One of the waitresses used to know my order when she saw me which was nice. Service is average. Once the a waitresses get to recognize you it seems like you get better service. If it’s busy, there is usually a noticable decline in service, which is understandable but more obvious here than other places I’ve been. Overall service probably ranges from 2 to 3 star. They’re nice, but I’ve never been blown away.
Definitely a place to try in West Haven, especially if you like Greek omlets. Costs about $ 15 for two, plus coffees, not including tip.