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We have history stemming from the 1950s
The name "Zip" was the nickname of retired Connecticut state trooper, Henry "Zip" Zehrer, who started in the diner business in 1946 in Danielson, CT. The original diner was located on Route 6 between the Powdrell and Alexander Mill.
New beginnings
When the new diner opened its new location in Dayville on Memorial Day weekend in 1954, it was run by a young Conrad and Olive Jodoin. The Jodoins purchased the diner from the Zehrers in 1960. Over the following years, it became a true family business with help from their children.
A family run restaurant
In 1980, the diner began its second generation of ownership under Tom Jodoin, with brothers Robert and James running the kitchen. Today, the diner is on its third generation of family ownership.
Used with permission of Bill Griffith
Bill Griffith is a prolific American cartoonist. He is best known for his daily comic strip Zippy. and The popular catchphrase "Are we having fun yet?" Bill has visited Zips Diner over the years and has featured them in his comic strips.
Get quality service
We at Zip's have always prided ourselves in keeping a very clean establishment with fast and friendly service, a tradition passed from generation to generation. We hope you enjoy your experience as much as we enjoy serving you.
GLOBAL REACH
The classic 50's diner has a lot of history and has served customers from around the world.
This is our children's menu from 1954
We’ve fed many famous customers as well as a few infamous ones.
Our diner was feature on the cover of a novel written by J.A. Jance