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Liberty Diner290 East St. Plainville 06062-2936 860-793-9693 By MARYELLEN FILLO The Hartford Courant December 22, 2005 When Liberty Diner opened in Plainville, there was a lot of celebrating by those who wanted a convenient "hometown" place for breakfast. It didn't take long for the lines of happy diners to form. Especially evident on weekends, those long lines testify to the popularity of Liberty's breakfast and lunch offerings. "I want my restaurant to be a hometown place, even for people who come from other towns," said owner Louie Elezovski, who usually can be seen looking out over the meticulous dining room from behind the mega-size kitchen grill where he whips up standards and specialties. "For many years I owned the Crystal Luncheonette in Bristol, so I know what appeals to people," said Elezovski, a native of Macedonia. "Nothing fancy but good food. The kind of food that will keep them coming back again." We do. The Liberty is in a renovated building that used to house a local pizza joint. Step inside, and there is a feeling of a time gone by, a time with sparkling green- and white-tiled walls, slick counters and wall-to-wall faux leather and Formica booths for your laid-back weekend moods. For us that included a three-egg western omelets, spiked with plenty of ham, onion and green and red peppers, accompanied by an order of fried but not greasy home fries and toast for $4.95. A health-conscious daughter ordered the two eggs, made with whites only, please, but couldn't resist indulging in a side order of spicy kielbasa, all for $4.75. Pancakes and a side for $3.25, a breakfast sandwich with ham and egg for $2.50, and eggs with bacon, home fries and toast for $4.75 are other choices. Add coffee and a mug full of hot chocolate piled high with whipped cream, and we had the makings for a good meal that left everyone satisfied. But hold on, the Liberty Diner isn't done yet. Try it for lunch, for this is where the place truly makes it mark. Homemade clam chowder, made-from- scratch shepherd's pie, stuffed peppers like your grandmother would make and goulash that will have you asking for seconds are just some of the specials that make up the memorable midday meals. "It's all homemade, including our soups," said Louie's wife, Cathy, who explained that the diner offers different specials each day. "People who knew our food in Bristol come here now to find us." Hours: Mon.-Fri., 5:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.-Sun., 5:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Map | Printer-Friendly Page | Email to a Friend
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