Harry's Drive-In - Colchester, CT

Hamburgers are cooked on the hot, oily griddle as a round patty a little smaller than a baseball, then they are flattened out with a spatula. Despite getting squished, the hamburgers remain thick enough to be overwhelmingly juicy. Hot dogs are cooked on the same grill, and they’re plump and tasty ones, especially satisfying when bedded atop some of Harry’s chili sauce.

97% Approval Rating (35 votes)

Overall: Worth planning a day around

Must Eats

cheeseburger ($4.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"“My girlfriend and I are great fans of your books and of roadfood.com,” wrote Fred Arazan. “We find the service you provide invaluable, especially when traveling to new places. However, having both lived in Connecticut, we are in agreement that there is one gleaming ..." [Read More].

Tomct

October 01, 2009

"Harry's is our favorite roadside eatery in the state of Connecticut. Known for their burgers, cooked from a freshly made ball of excellent ground beef, you basically cannot go wrong with any item on the wide menu. The burgers are so good it makes it difficult to ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

5/11/2002 - Michael Stern, $5

Map & Directions

104 Broadway, Colchester, CT
860-537-2410

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Summer, Fall, Spring
Meals Served:	Lunch
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	Yes
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"While hamburgers are (rightfully) Harry's major claim to fame, we would not kick this fine chili dog off the plate, either."
Michael Stern

"Hot dogs and hamburgers have separate but equal space on Harry's grill."
Michael Stern

"The beef patty itself is thick, and that's a double layer of cheese. With lettuce and tomato added, the toothpick plunged into the top of the bun is a necessity to prevent complete collapse"
Michael Stern

"Another night working the grill at Harry's Place in Colchester."
bigjohn7777

"Need I say more!"
mjpuzzo

"Lights on at Harry's Drive-In, Colchester."
bigjohn7777

"People enjoying their food at Harry's place in Colchester."
bigjohn7777

"Place your order on the right; pick it up on the left."
Michael Stern

"After eight miles and two and a quarter hours we arrive, but too early :("
mjpuzzo

"After a grueling 45 minute wait in the cold and threat of rain the promised land is in sight!"
mjpuzzo

"Harry's is a rugged sort of drive-in, but its dining facilities, at picnic tables among these flowering trees, are positively bucolic."
Michael Stern