Chip's Family Restaurant

The best breakfast spot! Great prices and so many specialty options. The corned beef was amazing and is made in house. The best I’ve ever had! Service was phenomenal and she was always filling up my coffee. It gets busy in the weekends so I recommend to go early.

This place is just so damn good I feel it in my soul and bones. I usually get a Belgian waffle with Nutella and strawberries, plus a side of bacon. I have also ordered the burger before, which is also amazing. The flavors are so yummy, the staff is so kind, and this place feels like a hug every time I walk in. I ❤️ Chip’s so much and always look forward to my meals there.

Chip’s Family Restaurant Is Amazing As Always For Me. Also The Food Is Nice And Fresh Homemade. I Ordered The Dinner Specials Is Chicken Parmesan With Chicken Soup. Is So Good For Chip’s Family Restaurant.

Great pancakes! Our favorite is banana and chocolate chip. We also like their BLT with avocado! Bria is an awesome server, too!

Great food and excellent service! Was greeted and seated right away. Bria was very attentive.

I love this place! It has the 1960s family restaurant vibe but unlike rivals like Cracker Barrel this place feels like the real deal. So friendly and great prices. The food is basic comfort food with large portions.

Amazing place for family breakfast, huge menu offer from sweet to savoury pancakes, omlettes to crispy becon and english muffins, highly recommending!

Had breakfast for the first time here this past week. I had eggs over easy with rye toast and home fries with a side of corn beef hash. Very clean and well lit with lots of natural sun light. Will definitely come back.

Both the food and service were excellent. The omelettes and pancakes came piping hot, fresh and very tasty!

Delicious as always!! Good food, service and a paceful ambiance. Great eggs Benedict and pancakes. Coffe is always hot and fresh. Good weekend brunch spot.

We found this charming restaurant when we were visiting family in September. We wanted a nice sit-down place for breakfast and Chip's was conveniently located. The service was great and the food was great too! Omelettes cooked just right and pancakes made perfectly. Our server heard we were visiting from San Diego and she introduced us to the new manager who was also from our area. Very personable touch! We were just in town again for Thanksgiving and stayed a week. We came to Chip's twice for breakfast, once for dinner AND we attended a Rotary meeting that was catered by Chip's too! All the food was delicious and the staff was so friendly. We were fortunate to meet Adam, the owner, and he was super friendly. As a fellow Rotarian, he was the one to let me know about the Rotary club meeting in town! My only regret with this trip, is that we didn't eat here even more often! We will definitely come back the next time we are in town.

Stopped by Chips Family Restaurant in Fairfield, CT for brunch, and it definitely hit the spot. Classic diner feel with a massive menu and hearty portions. I ordered the Mexican Skillet, which came with a generous serving of seasoned home fries, sautéed onions, sausage, and melty cheddar cheese, topped with eggs (I got scrambled and over easy). Super filling and flavorful -- the kind of meal that'll keep you full all day. The salsa on the side added a fresh, slightly tangy kick that helped cut the richness a bit. It comes with a croissant French toast topped with fresh strawberries, bananas, whipped cream, powdered sugar, and a drizzle of chocolate sauce. This wasn't just a side -- it felt like a full-on dessert. The croissant base made it flakier and lighter than traditional French toast, which I really appreciated with all the toppings. The service was friendly, and despite how busy it was, our food came out fairly quickly.

Always great, very effective communicator that host is, loved the food and the service

We were greeted with a smile and seated quickly. The restaurant is big ands spacious with tables outside. They are located in a place that has free parking. The food is typical diner food. But it was perfect for what we wanted i got the 2 x 2 x 2 which was two eggs, two bacon and two pancakes. It was perfect and enough for me. My daughter got the kids fancy pants. She liked her pancakes she finished everything. Affordable comfort food. And very friendly waitress, thank you.

You definitely get what you pay for :) not the best not the worst but I've gotta say my cinnamon roll. Pancakes were delicious!

amazing food and impeccable service! Cant beat the price , variety and portion! A must try if you haven't already been here.

I love Chip's! It's not only in my hometown but the food is genuinely authentic and delicious. The staff are very fast and knowledgeable. I come here almost every weekend for a breakfast with friends. Definitely one of my personal favorite breakfast spots to go to.

First time coming to a Chip's Family Diner yesterday afternoon. Have always seen Chip's restaurants and their hallmark yellow signs around CT and had read many years of magazine "Best" lists and Chips was always mentioned, but had never been until now. It's a classic and traditional family diner-style restaurant, in similar vein to an IHOP or restaurant you'd find at a smaller, more casual hotel chain. Known for their pancakes but also serve lunch and dinner dishes as well. Since I love sandwiches but rarely eat them due to dietary restrictions, I ordered a rueben sandwich with french fries, of course. It's grilled with sauerkraut, cheese and dressing, and one of those types of sandwiches that really hits the spot. The french fries were very crispy and soft on the inside, really tasty and served with a long very nice quarter pickle, perfect to brighten the sandwich a bit. The utensils are another matter, haha, and have definitely seen better days. Even though this is a casual, diner-style place, all restaurants should take a cue from their service. Our waitress was so friendly, nice and also unassuming, check in with us a few times to make sure we were okay. The host when we first walked in was very friendly and offered to lower the window shade due to the bright sun (which we said no to but eventually I lowered the shade on my own). Just a very nice, pleasant atmosphere and welcoming environment. Is the food good? Definitely. Is the decor dated? Maybe. How was the service? Excellent. We did come at a quieter time, around 1:30 pm, breakfast hours will probably be bustling. *I just saw on their website that maybe a couple of locations had shut down (I remember it being a mini-chain) so this Fairfield location and an Orange/Milford location are still open.

It is a great Family Restaurant the prices are very reasonable and you get enough for your money very friendly and they really get to know the customers service is excellent

All the service is great here! The pancakes are especially good. It's a family style restaurant, lots of noise similar to a diner, it's great!

Excellent service . Great food . Pleasant experience . I highly recommend coming here . We will definitely be back

Our favorite place to eat every weekend!! Thanks Chips staff. Our granddaughter and grandson love the waffles!!

Food was excellent service with a smile clean family friendly environment. Passing through got a college game but we will be back!

My favorite all time breakfast place, i always come here and the food never disappoints, the food and service are always on point my favorite pancakes are the cinnamon swirl with sausages. My son loves the omletes and the black cherry pancakes.

great food mm mm mmm! the service was excellent! I got extra crispy bacon! the ambiance was... questionable ... JK it was frickin great ROFL.

fun atmosphere, friendly greeting , frienfly waiter and very patient. lots of food choices and very tasty . nice ex.

Chip's in Fairfield is a great place for a just-right breakfast to linger over. Today's special, a Tuscan omelette with lemon pancakes was creative and filling.

Great food and amazing place and the best pancakes and eggs and the bacon was delicious and service was great. And the toast was great to I would definitely come back and I would recommend it to. It needs bigger bathroom and better and they smell horrible in the bathrooms.

Came here after church one Sunday. The owner was extremely organized and friendly. It was very busy but we did not wait very long. Our server was great and very attentive. I ordered the fish and chips, which I really enjoyed. Will definitely be returning.

Been coming here for years but today I had an incredible service experience which I want to share. My husband and I were out for breakfast with our toddler and there was a member of the waitstaff who was incredibly sweet to her. She went out of her way to say hi, talk to her and to get her laughing. On top of this unfortunately we spilled over an open glass of water and she was so kind to come over and help clean it up without making us feel bad about it. We always enjoy chips but with such an awesome service experience we will definitely be back even more frequently. Thanks Tina/Thina!

Chip's is the home of the most amazing gluten free/vegan pancake on the planet!!! Perhaps they're the home of THE greatest pancakes in general BUT nothing can rival their GF pancake. It's perfect. It's unbelievable that something so fluffy and perfectly crispy around the edges and mushy in the middle is actually gluten free. I live hours away and crave Chip's soooo often. When I'm actually there, I must always take a to-go order of a stack too. Other pluses is having real maple syrup on every table waiting for ya as well as an array of additions to put into your pancakes from chocolate chips to even macadamia nuts. I get mine with blueberries. Sooo good. Chip's rocks!

I come to Chips with my Special Needs grandson and they are wonderful with him. The food is delicious too! His favorite place!

Friendly service and delicious food as always! The coffee cake pancakes on the specials menu was out of this world!

The night before my daughter returned to work after her maternity leave, I was wishing I could be there so I could make her favorite chocolate chip pancakes as I always did on her first day of school or starting a new job. Then I thought of Chips and was able to order from Uber Eats!! My daughter was so surprised and happy! She and my son-in-law loved their breakfast from Chips!! I was so happy my baby girl was happy!

Came here today for some pancakes for lunch, and I couldn't be happier. This Chip's location is newly renovated and looks awesome on the inside. Every table and decoration is great. I was seated and served an amazingly big stack of pancakes. For $9, these were worth every Penny. They filled me up more than I ever thought, and they were delicious. On top of this, my coffee was excellent and great and the service was very fast. A must-go to if you're in the area. I will be back, hungry for more

I want to give it 4 stars but the filth across this location is just BAD, all around and they don't deserve 4 stars. The fake plants, the shelves, the partition walls are all covered in dust. The booths have food, crayons and wrappers jammed in the cushions corners. The ceiling, lights, fan blades and AC registers are DISGUSTING!!! Blowing dust onto people's food!? And the rug? That rug hasn't been cleaned in years. The kitchen grease is walked onto the dining room floor and just collects every dirty air molecule instantly. Those rugs should be cleaned twice a year. The booths just felt dirty and grimme. As you look out the window, you can see the tablet top finish is worn down too. Things aren't always easy to keep up with and maintain. But the vast majority that I pointed out just from sitting in one booth for 30-45 mins are legit the bare necessities of maintenance, not to mention Dept Of Health findings and citations. The food was good, can't really ruin eggs. The staff was nice, but the first thing I noticed walking in was the rug and then it all went down hill for me. I didn't even step foot in the mens room.

Great service, they kept the coffee coming. Love the pancakes here, the specials never disappoint. My kids all love coming here, whenever I ask where they want to go for breakfast Chips always comes up.

We love coming here for breakfast. It literally takes us about 30 min to get here but we try to come for Mother's Day, father's day and so on... this place is always jammed packed everytime we come. The line is usually out the door and down the walkway but the line moves so fast and smoothly. The gentlemen/manager who is at the entrance is amazing. His personality livens this place up and he remembers people and faces and it makes it special. Another reason we like coming here is they offer variety and different breakfasts from other places and delicious. But also, they have options for gluten free, and vegan which is a blessing for me and my family who eat diverse. The place is pretty clean especially for the amount of flow it gets. The staff has always been very friendly with us.

Stopped at Chips Diner while on my way to visit friends in Fairfield per their recommendation. We arrived at Chips on Saturday morning around 11:15 am. The place was pretty busy but we were able to get seated right away. Chips feels very much like an ihop or older chain restaurant. It wasn't very clean inside - the wood tables/booths are very distressed, the carpeting is stained, and the windows had interior finger prints all over them (perhaps kids were in the booth right before us and they didn't wipe it down). Service was an issue throughout our entire meal. As soon as my bf got seated (while I went to the restroom) the waitress stopped by to take our order. She then came back again as soon as I sat down, not giving me any time to look at the menu. When we were ready to order (after a normal amount of time reviewing their large menu), she was no where to be found and I had to actively catch her attention. We each ordered iced coffees, me a mimosa, and entrees. I had the chipper omelet with home fries & toast and my BF got their Philly benedict special from the seasonal menu which included a side of cinnamon bun french toast. Our food took a very long time to come out and my waitress forgot my toast. The plating wasn't the prettiest but our food was tasty. The special was a gigantic portion - many of the specials included special pancakes or French toast with them. I wish you could have just gotten one part of the special and not the other, but I guess that's how they drive up the prices. As we were eating our meals, the tables next to our booth were setup for a large party of 15-20 people. It was a high school baseball team with some parents/coaches. Once they were all seated, we never saw our waitress again. She decided it was a good idea to start collecting the table's food orders even though our table had already been cleared by the busboy and she hadn't checked on us since the food arrived. She totally abandoned us, in addition to another booth in the same section who were equally annoyed. We both had to go to the host stand to settle our tabs. While the food was good, it wasn't worth the frustration. I will not visit here again if I am in the area.

best service Delicious Food and great atmosphere. our waiter Alexandria was the best, very kind and friendly.

Weary travelers want fast food food and then to get back on the road. My kid searched and found this place and I was hesitant as we hadn't luck in other locations. Glad we pursued anyway, our meal was great! This is classic diner food, good portions and you won't leave hungry. Love that they shave gluten free pancakes. My pancakes were fluffy and moist, my kids bacon was crisp and the eggs were cooked nicely. Definitely try If you are in area!

classic diner , dirty , mid food , inconsiderate family next to us with crying baby & playing on ipad with full volume blasting . I really wanna open a diner i dont understand how people do it so bad around here , server was nice god bless her.

Server was very patient. She made sure that we had all we needed. Also food was nice and hot when she brought it. Had a nice window sit and the atmosphere was good.

Chip's is our family favorite! Heather always goes out of her way to take such great care of us!

We choice to eat here after touring sacred heart university. The Google reviews were almost 2000 reviews reason to pick this place. My husband likes all day breakfast places making this a definite good choice. Busy establishment, floors a little dirty but it's Sunday maybe very busy morning. Prices seemed reasonable for the day and age .

Just a great little breakfast spot. Thoroughly enjoy eating here every weekend we are in Fairfield. Super service and the food never lets us down!!! Wish they had Coke products but it saves me a couple bucks and gets me drinking water so it's not a bad thing.

Our group of 6 came for pancakes- and they were DELICIOUS! I recommend the Pig in the Blanket, but everyone was pleased with orders (Cinnabon, 2x2x2, French Toast...). The diner itself is comfortable and homey. Our service was polite and professional. the manager engaged our party as well. What a nice way to start the day!

Chip's Family Restaurant is a great restaurant and is truly a family's place. Well rounded menu with good food and pleasant atmosphere even when it's busy. Even though on weekends breakfast time there maybe a line, the wait time is minimal and worth it. The staff is friendly and they attend to you pretty quickly. We go to the Fairfield place but have visited Milford.

Chip's is my favorite spot for gluten- free menu. It's so hard to find gluten-free pancakes and theirs are amazing. My kids love all the varieties of pancakes... a fun spot for the whole family.

I've been coming to Chip's for about a year now, and it's a really great family breakfast spot. The food is consistently tasty, especially compared to other diners in the immediate area, and we always have a really great experience whenever we go. The servers and hosts are always super friendly and accommodating for those with kids, too. The egg skillet with chorizo is a personal favorite, as are the specialty pancakes. All of them are worth trying out!

Great quiet establishment. Great place to come with family. Wait staff is WONDERFUL!! Food came out very quickly. There breakfast/brunch menu is the highlight however they do offer a few other options for lunch/dinner. My fave were the Cajun ranch fries! They were very tasty.

Chip's is a small chain of diner-style restaurants that opened in Orange, Connecticut in 1966. It was founded by Charles "Chip" Marks. Chip passed away in 1997 and his widow continued to run the restaurant until 2003 when she was ready to retire. At that time, the restaurant was purchased by Greek-born restaurateur George "Georgie" Chatzopoulos and his sister Kostantina "Dina" Bajko. The Chatzopoulos Family had immigrated to the United States in the 1980s. Georgie purchased the West Haven restaurant Eats and Sweets in 1995, but it closed down four years later. He then managed a Milford diner until he heard that Mrs. Marks was looking to sell Chip's. Georgie slowly reinvented the menu. Although the restaurant offered all sorts of meals, Chip's gained a great reputation for their breakfast dishes: especially their pancakes! When business started doing really well, Georgie decided to open more locations. At one time additional locations were open in Fairfield, Trumbull, Southbury, Wethersfield and Southington, but as of this writing only the Orange and Fairfield locations remain. Georgie passed away from brain cancer in 2022; Dina continues to run the chain. I've visited the original Orange location of Chip's numerous times over the years. I recently visited the Fairfield location for the first time. I went for dinner with my family after we had just seen some Christmas lights nearby. Chip's always has great specials and this occasion was no different. I decided to order the "Candy Cane" Pancakes (buttermilk batter filled with white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candy canes). They were delicious and very appropriate for the holiday season. My wife and mother-in-law both ordered the "Greek Skillet" (crispy hashbrowns topped with spinach, tomato, feta, souvlaki chicken with a side of tzatziki sauce, served with 2 lemon poppy seed blueberry pancakes). My son ordered Chocolate Chip "Mini Cakes" and my father-in-law had the "Chicken Fajita Omelet" (grilled chicken, onions, peppers and cheddar topped with fresh salsa and sour cream). Everyone was very happy with their meal choices! We'll be going to Chip's for years to come!

thank you for the beautiful meal ! We celebrate my grandson's birthday and everything was great!

I mean, is it even worth reviewing? You know pretty much what to expect when you walk in & look around-- decor is all shades of brown, table tops are worn, it's a lived-in look but not in a charming way. You'd guess low-end diner food; and you'd be right! Chip's is in our rotation of places to go grab a bite because it's local, easy parking, & not crowded (we go for early dinners- it does get busy here for breakfast/brunch). Staff is pleasant enough. Pancakes are a safe bet. This time I ordered the "Patriotic" stack, which had fresh strawberries, bananas & blueberries. What's nice is they actually mix the fruit into the batter, instead of just putting it on top. I also like the corned beef hash-- it looks like they make it from scratch, not from a can. Everything else we've gotten here--sandwiches, omelettes, burgers-- have been passable. This is the type of place where university students come with their parents during Parents Weekend; where friends gather for brunch; and for parents who want to go out for dinner with their little ones. It's spacious & unfussy here. If you come to enjoy the company of who you came with, and don't set a high bar for the standard of the food, then you'll do ok.

The food is always served hot. Prices aren't bad. Love the carrot cake. One of my favorite's..

Great place. I finally met the owner. Nice guy . I take motorcycle rides from Long Island to this place. Yes, nice ride to get good food. I also always stop in when going to or coming back from Massachusetts. Locals support this place. I heard him on the phone. He gives back to the community. You know me. I ate the food...no photos.

Love Chips from the food to the staff and management. Even when there's a lot of people waiting (for clearly a good reason) the wait is never too long and we're seated before the estimated time.