CT Diner With 50 Years Of History To Close Christmas Eve

WATERBURY, CT — A combination of a construction project and a building in need of repair will lead to the closure of a historic Waterbury restaurant, The Tower Grill, The Waterbury Republican-American reported.

The iconic diner is operated by second generation owner Peter Cotsoradis on Freight Street, housed in a building that is in need of repairs. He told The Republican-American that he "doesn't see eye-to-eye" with new landlords on the building's maintenance.

A nearby construction project will cut down parking spaces at the diner to 12. The Tower Grill is expected to open its doors for the last time on Dec. 24. The location opened in 1955.

The restaurant has a 3.5 star rating on Yelp. It gets high marks for its generous breakfast menu, reasonable prices, and old-school style.

One reviewer mentioned the long history of the diner: "This spot has been here for many many years. My mother said she used to come with her father and sit on the third stool at the counter and have breakfast before she went to school."

Another reviewer wrote: "The best Diner in Waterbury by far, open for Breakfast and Lunch only, but Breakfast is served all day. And their coffee is the best!"

A social media user commented that the diner is filled with 1950s' nostalgia, like photos of classic muscle cars and celebrities, and vinyl 45s hanging on the wall behind the counter.

The Tower Grill is described on its Facebook page as: "a family owned and operated diner. We serve great eats at a great price. Fresh ingredients, daily specials, and scratch cooking are what we do best. So, come on down and meet our friendly staff, and treat yourself to one of the original diners in CT! See you soon!"