Got a craving for crispy bacon at 2 in the morning? Back in the 70s, during my music playing days, I'll always remember the band packin' up the gear as quickly as humanly possible and heading over to Jay's Diner on West Henrietta Road in Rochester, NY for their New England clam chowder at around 2 am. It seems like a lifetime ago.

My love affair with diners continues to this day, 46 years later, with the exception of that 'in the middle of the night thing.' If you've been out partying till 1 am and you're craving a Caliente Philly Cheesesteak on a Wedge, a trusty 24-hour diner becomes your best friend until that cheesesteak comes back to haunt you five hours later

Keep scrolling to discover eight diners in Connecticut that never close.

8 Diners in Connecticut Open 24 Hours a Day, Seven Days a Week.

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