Shady Glen Dairy Stores
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Restaurants, Variety Stores, Ice Cream Parlors, Ice Cream ParlorsCalifornian
| MONDAY | : | 8:00AM | - | 10:00PM |
| TUESDAY | : | 8:00AM | - | 10:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | : | 8:00AM | - | 10:00PM |
| THURSDAY | : | 8:00AM | - | 10:00PM |
| FRIDAY | : | 8:00AM | - | 10:00PM |
| SATURDAY | : | 8:00AM | - | 10:00PM |
| SUNDAY | : | 11:00AM | - | 8:00PM |
Customer Reviews (31 reviews)
Ledge0656
on Citysearch Aug 24, 2009Did I mention the cheese is crispy on their cheese burgers n you can get a plate of crispy cheese!!! Also they got great shakes n old fashioned Coca Cola. (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 28, 2008When I was a little girl my mother brought my sister and me here for special treats and now that I am married with a child I bring my husban... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Aug 21, 2008This is a fine old dairy bar that has a menu of sandwiches, hot meals, ice cream and spectacular cheeseburgers. A boat of condiments is bro... (more)
migizi42
on Citysearch Oct 13, 2006I spent my teens and twenties in Manchester and have been eating at Shady Glen off and on for over 50 years. Used to grab my girl friend and go get burgers and then the drive-in movie (no longer there) on Friday nites. Took... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Jun 26, 2006I've been going here since I was A little girl, now I bring my girls. the way the cook there food is a must try but can't only try once. Got... (more)
restaurantjudge
on Citysearch Dec 18, 2005I dont even know what I can add to these other reviews, other then I agree with every positive thing! Excellent food, service, and ambience. I've been going there for years and I've never had a bad experience! Just... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Nov 02, 2005The Bernice burger is an absolutely wonderful creation and keeps people coming back time and time again. We have eaten at this establishme... (more)
Citysearch User
on Citysearch Sep 03, 2005My family and I ate here too many times to count and the food here is GREAT!! Along with the price. The setup is a little different then a t... (more)
dcn89
on Citysearch Jul 08, 2005Ever since I was a little girl I've loved going to Shady Glen. My love for the crispy cheese, ice cream and service influenced me to pick up an application. I'm now a waitress there and I'm really putting up a review in... (more)
svantico
on Citysearch Sep 21, 2003I heard about the fried cheese and was a little worried until I tasted it. YUMMY! Five years later I still yearn for the tasty treat. The homemade pumpkin ice cream was also a nice autumn treat. Burgers and fries are... (more)
GlennCT
on Citysearch Apr 21, 2003Shady Glen isn't "retro" exactly... it just hasn't changed since it was established after World war II. This is good news for diners, because it makes for a truly authentic "old-fashioned" dining experience. That,... (more)
apendletona
on Citysearch Mar 19, 2003I've travelled far and wide and nothing compares to the famous Shady Glen cheese burger. I keep going back for a fix. Best ever! (more)
leighzi
on Citysearch Feb 18, 2003even tho i moved from connecticut years ago, cravings for shady glen hamburgers and ice cream still haunt me. black raspberry ice cream served in dishes on paper doillies, winged cheeseburgers and elves painted on... (more)
rambolo
on Citysearch Jan 12, 2003We eat there once a week. You cannot beat the Service, Value and Food. If only all resturants could study there business model on how to make it happen we would all be better off. (more)
imflv
on Citysearch Jan 04, 2003I have grown up visiting Shady Glen shops. & I must say that they DO put out the best Cheeseburger for several hundres miles. If you're going there expect to wait for a booth, but it's all worth the wait. Tip: Get a extra... (more)
melodyfarm
on Citysearch Dec 18, 2002The trade secret here is that crispy cheese; just HOW do they do it? Nowhere in the world have I found a cheeseburger like the Bernice Original. Walking the boardwalk in Delray Fla. several years ago ran into folks from... (more)
CABrian
on Citysearch Dec 17, 2002Shady Glen drapes there burgers with cheese and fry's the overlapping cheese on the grill, making a golden crown of tasty krisp cheese. Best in the country. (more)
roadmanh
on Citysearch Dec 11, 2002How anyone can say that Shady Glen serves the best hamburgers in Hartford is beyond me. It's probably because they don't get out very much. The first and only time I went to Shady Glen I thought I was at a rest stop for... (more)
edmo_13
on Citysearch Dec 09, 2002shady glen has the best milkshakes and burgers its busy around lunchtime most days (more)
caitt
on Citysearch Nov 13, 2002This is my childhood favorite. Don't knock it. Admit that the cheese is the best-tasting thing you've ever had! This place is classic, straight from the '50's, and unless you hate diners, ice cream, cheeseburgers,... (more)
medtec
on Citysearch Oct 24, 2002Let's face it.......The burger by itself is O.K. What makes it a great burger is the thing they do with the cheese. I still don't know how they do that. The atmosphere is the greatest. It's fifties retro but not... (more)
cpmalis
on Citysearch Oct 18, 2002The All American meal: The Bernice (sp?) Burger, fries, Vanilla milk shake. For cheese lovers, the fried cheese on the Bernice Burger is incredible. And the vanilla milk shakes are made with real vanilla syrup and... (more)
psmart9999
on Citysearch Sep 19, 2002That funky thing they do with the cheese on their burgers and hot dogs...or you can just get the cheese! Milkshakes are awesome. (more)
soricobob
on Citysearch Sep 17, 2002Rude, crude, but not lewd...are the waitresses at the Manchester Shady Glen. The food was decent, but not great, but the service was soooo bad that I would not return when a free meal was offered.... (more)
stubby
on Citysearch Sep 04, 2002Lived in CT for years. Now live in AL. Hubby and I have to make 1 trip yrly to have fried cheese. Best cheeseburger, and cheesfurter around. (more)
wimpy
on Citysearch Aug 29, 2002in danger of becoming too popular - great nostalgia trip - is it nostalgia if you remember when it opened and that it hasn't changed very much since then? (more)
MsSadds
on Citysearch Aug 19, 2002I have been going to Shady Glen since... well let's say for over 30 years and I can honestly say that I have never had a bad experience. The same servers (Lana) the same management (Michael) and the same food... (more)
Gable248
on Citysearch Aug 07, 2002It's been well over 40 years since my first trip to the GLEN, and nothing has changed. The faces of the people working there are differant, but the burgers and crispy cheese is still the BEST.... (more)
LuLu86
on Citysearch Aug 07, 2002Excellent food, diner atmosphere, excellent service. Family owned and operated. Good sized portions and a good value. Best cheeseburger I've ever had anywhere! (more)
BobLee
on Citysearch Jul 31, 2002Try the cheeseburger. 'Nuff said. I have to be really hungry to eat the cole slaw, though. Great shakes and ice cream, too. (more)
pounciest
on Citysearch Jul 27, 2002Take a step back to the 50's at this retro restaurant with homemade ice cream and the best cheeseburger you will ever put in your mouth. The burger has several slices of cheese that overlap onto the grill making a... (more)