
Local Residents Name the Top 10 Quick Eats Off of I-84 From Fishkill to Waterbury
You guys did it again! You came through with over 30 suggestions for where to grab a quick bite off I-84 traveling from Fishkill to Waterbury.
What I was looking for were diners or restaurants that were right off I-84, places where you didn't need a GPS to locate, easy-off, easy-back-on. From all of your responses, here are the 10 that were mentioned most often. Thank you to everyone who took the time to respond.
- Blue Colony Diner - Newtown - Credit - Google Instant
Blue Colony Diner - Newtown - Credit - Google Instant 1Blue Colony Diner - Newtown
The Blue Colony Diner is right off exit 10 in Newtown. If you're traveling I-84 East. Hang a left at the end of the ramp and you can't miss it.
Yelp Rating - 3/5
- Eveready Diner - Brewster, NY
Eveready Diner - Brewster, NY 2Eveready Diner - Brewster
The Eveready Diner is at 90 Independent Way in Brewster. Heading east on I-84 from Fishkill, take Exit 19, go straight through the traffic light at the end of the ramp, and look up at the shopping plaza straight ahead.
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Maggie McFly's - Woodbury & Southbury
Easy-off, easy-on, take Exit 17 off I-84 East, hang a left, drive .3 miles and Maggie McFly's will be waiting for you on the left. There's also a Maggie's off Exit 14 in Southbury.
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I-84 Diner - Fishkill
Have I ever told you how much I love diners? They always have soup and bacon and eggs, and usually homemade cookies the size of New Hampshire. Take Exit 12 off I-84 in Fishkill, turn right and it's only 131 feet to the Home of the I-84 Big Burger.
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Friendly's - Danbury
Just take Exit 8 off I-84 in Danbury, hang a right and Friendly's is just 1/10 of a mile on your left.
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Redline Diner - Fishkill
Take Exit 13 off I-84 in Fishkill, make a left off the exit and travel for half a mile and Redline will be on your right.
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Stony Hill Diner - Bethel
The Stony Hill Diner is also known as the New Colony Diner. Jump off I-84 at Exit 8 in Danbury and go straight at the end of the ramp. Stay on US 6 East, Newtown Road for .8 miles and the diner will be on your left.
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Bull & Barrel Brew Pub - Brewster
With the Bull & Barrel you'll need to be careful because they brew their own beer and it's delicious. If you're pulling off I-84 for a quick pop, I recommend you signify a designated driver when you get back on the road. Even though it's not very far off I-84, you might need your GPS. Type in 988 Rt. 22 in Brewster.
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Rosy Tomorrows - Danbury
Rosy's is easy to get to off Exit 2 of I-84 in Danbury. Make a left off the exit and then your first right onto Mill Plain Road and Rosy's is 272 feet up on the left. Rosy Tomorrows Restaurant is one of those historic and unique eateries located at 15 Mill Plain Rd.
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Cracker Barrel - Fishkill
Cracker Barrel restaurants can be found all across the U.S.A. The Fishkill Cracker Barrel is off Exit 13 in Fishkill. At the end of the exit ramp, turn left onto US Rt. 9 north and go .6 miles, and then turn right onto Merritt Blvd.
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