The Waterbury Times|Published Nov 25, 2025

Waterbury, CT- For 38 years and counting, Seven Villages Restaurant has been feeding Waterbury from the heart of Exchange Place — a true downtown institution known for great prices, fast service, and that classic diner feel you can’t fake.

Located at 30 Bank Street, Seven Villages opens every morning at 7:00 AM, greeting downtown workers, regulars, and early risers with some of the best-priced breakfast plates in the city.

Breakfast Highlights

If you’re looking for affordability, this is it:

• One Extra-Large Egg – $4.95
• Two Eggs, Home Fries & Toast – $5.95
• Pancakes or French Toast – $6.95
• Short Stack – $5.95
• Breakfast Sandwiches starting at $4.00, with bacon, sausage, or ham at $4.75

Their omelette menu is deep and old-school, with favorites like:

• Western Omelette – $8.00
• Gyro & Cheese Omelette – $8.95
• Corned Beef Hash Omelette (with Cheese) – $8.95

All served with toast and home fries — a rarity at these prices in 2025.

Lunch Classics

Seven Villages also delivers hearty lunch plates, each coming with bread, butter, potato, and a vegetable:

• N.Y. Strip Steak – $12.95
• Chopped Sirloin Steak – $8.95
• Roast Turkey w/ Cranberry Sauce – $8.95
• Baked Ham – $8.95

Seafood lovers get full platters under ten bucks:

• Fried Shrimp – $9.95
• Fried Scallops – $9.95
• Fish Platter Special (Shrimp, Scallops & Cod) – $10.95

Plus Italian comfort dishes like:

• Spaghetti w/ Tomato Sauce – $6.95
• Chicken Parmesan w/ Spaghetti – $8.95
• Baked Ziti – $8.50

And if you want something light:

• Tuna, Egg, Crabmeat, or Chicken Salad Plates – $7.95–$8.95

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A Downtown Staple

Open Monday–Friday, 7 AM–2 PM, and Saturdays until noon, Seven Villages remains one of the last classic diners in Downtown Waterbury — and they deliver throughout the downtown district.

For nearly four decades, this spot has stayed true to what Waterbury loves: good portions, good prices, and no gimmicks. If you’re anywhere near Exchange Place, Seven Villages is still one of the best breakfasts and lunches in the city — a hidden gem that has never forgotten its roots.

For 38 years, Seven Villages has been a reliable, affordable cornerstone of downtown Waterbury. Whether you’re grabbing breakfast before work or stopping in for a hearty lunch, this Exchange Place staple continues to deliver the same quality and comfort that has kept customers coming back for decades.