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Is Merritt Canteen Inc. Still Open? Update (Bridgeport, CT)

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As of September 2026, Merritt Canteen Inc. is listed open on merrittcanteen.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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merrittcanteen.com ·

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What the source shows: Business's own website, fetched 2026-09-08, lists active online ordering via ChowNow, DoorDash, and UberEats, and describes continuous operation since 1942 at the Main Street location.

  • Season / episode Season 11, Episode 10
  • Original air date
  • Address 4355 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Merritt Canteen in Bridgeport for the March 21, 2011 episode 'Fully Loaded' (S11E10), spotlighting the drive-in's hot dogs, burgers, and seafood. Merritt Canteen has operated at its Main Street location since 1942, when it began as a small hut before owner Lorraine Kohn rebuilt it as a full drive-in restaurant in 1958. According to Merritt Canteen's website, checked 2026-09-08, the menu still centers on original items such as hot dogs, hamburgers, and fries alongside additions like bison burgers, sweet potato fries, chili, and clam chowder. The site listed active online ordering through ChowNow, DoorDash, and UberEats, and described the restaurant as a regular stop for visitors to the nearby Beardsley Zoo and the Arena at Harbor Yard. Merritt Canteen's site also linked active Facebook and Instagram accounts.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 11, Episode 10
Original air date
Episode title
Fully Loaded
What was featured
Classic hot dogs, burgers, and seafood at a 1940s drive-in
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Merritt Canteen Inc.

Frequently asked questions

Is Merritt Canteen Inc. still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Merritt Canteen Inc. is listed open on merrittcanteen.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Merritt Canteen Inc. after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives visited Merritt Canteen in Bridgeport for the March 21, 2011 episode 'Fully Loaded' (S11E10), spotlighting the drive-in's hot dogs, burgers, and seafood. As of September 2026, Merritt Canteen Inc. is listed open on merrittcanteen.com, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Merritt Canteen Inc. located?

4355 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Merritt Canteen Inc.?

Season 11, Episode 10 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired March 21, 2011. The episode is titled “Fully Loaded”.

Is Merritt Canteen Inc. still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

According to Merritt Canteen's website, checked 2026-09-08, the menu still centers on original items such as hot dogs, hamburgers, and fries alongside additions like bison burgers, sweet potato fries, chili, and clam chowder. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
4355 Main Street, Bridgeport, CT 06606
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
merrittcanteen.com

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