Marcus Dairy Bar - Danbury, CT

Ever since Jack and Pearl Marcus opened their restaurant in 1947 Pearl has insisted on roasting birds from scratch and carving them every day. The result is meat that is velvet-soft, moist, and full flavored. Piled cold onto a roll or laid out hot on a plate with a pile of mashed potatoes and gravy, this is quintessential Roadfood turkey.

75% Approval Rating (4 votes)

Overall: Worth a major detour

Must Eats

Cold Turkey Sandwich ($6.00)

Hot Turkey Sandwich ($6.00)

Written Reviews

Michael Stern

"On the list of books Jane and I would like to write but probably won't is one titled "Turkey Sandwiches We Love." Chapter One would be the hot turkey and cold turkey of Marcus Dairy. No pre-fab cold-cut loaves here. Ever since Jack and Pearl Marcus opened their ..." [Read More].

Logbooks

3/2/2008 - GB944, $10

Map & Directions

5 Sugar Hollow Rd., Danbury, CT
203-748-5611

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	Yes
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	Yes

"This is the way to go cold turkey: a pile of moist white meat, freshly sliced from the bird, heaped into a sturdy Portuguese roll with lettuce, tomato, and mustard. I like a chocolate milk shake on the side."
Michael Stern

"Marcus Dairy Bar's version of the diner classic: hot turkey on a bed of white bread topped with gravy. Here, mashed potatoes are not nearly as good as French fries, which are especially delightful when sopped with gravy. Life is good!"
Michael Stern

"Dating back to 1947, Marcus Dairy is a beacon for travelers along Route 7 or I-84 as well as a gathering place for Danburians."
Michael Stern

"The Marcus family has said they want the familiar white dairy silo to remain as a symbol of the Dairy Bar's wonderful past even into the future of the property."
Michael Stern