Colony Grill

Name: Colony Grill
Address: 172 Myrtle Ave, Stamford, CT, US
Telephone: (203) 359-2184
Rating: 4.6

Legendary thin-crust pizza in a classic CT tavern

📍 Stamford, CT

4.6 (1,021 Google)

📍 172 Myrtle Ave, Stamford, CT

📞 (203) 359-2184

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Colony Grill has been a Stamford institution since 1935, famous for its uniquely crispy, perfectly round thin-crust bar pies topped with the signature hot oil drizzle that grandkids find delightfully exciting. The casual, no-frills atmosphere is genuinely welcoming to families, and the straightforward menu of exceptional pizza means even picky grandkids will happily clean their plate. A true Fairfield County original that spans generations.

Grandparent-Friendly Details

Walk-in

Walk-ins welcome

Accessibility

Wheelchair & stroller accessible

Parking

Street parking only

Noise level

Moderate noise

Typical visit

~1 hour

Best age range

Ages 2–14

Fun Things to Do Here

Ideas to make the most of your visit to Colony Grill

Menu Guessing Game

Before the food arrives, each person secretly guesses what the others ordered.

Napkin Tic-Tac-Toe

Old school, never fails. All you need is a pen and the paper napkin.

Story Starter

One person says a sentence, everyone takes turns adding to the story.

Would You Rather?

Take turns: "Would you rather eat only pizza or only ice cream forever?" No wrong answers.

I Spy at the Table

Pick something in the restaurant and give one clue. First to guess picks the next one.

Free printable: Restaurant Activity Sheet

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Budget & Insider Tips

Grandparent Money Tips

• Early bird menus (5–6pm) often cut 15–20% off the bill — and they usually apply on weeknights too, even if the sign only says weekend.
• Kids eat free or half-price at many diners on weeknight evenings. Ask at the host stand before sitting down — it's not always posted.
• Order water for yourself and let the grandkids pick one shared drink. Refills are usually free.

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