Windmill Diner

A 1970/1982 Paramount diner in New Milford, Connecticut

True Diner

245 Danbury Rd
New Milford, Connecticut 06776

Phone: (203) 354-1218

Status: Closed or missing

Hours:

Monday to Sunday:
6:00am to 11:00pm

Last Updated: Sept. 9, 2024

Condition: Well preserved

Notes:

Manufactured in 1970 (car and vestibule), this was the last original Paramount made, and remains well-preserved in beautiful original condition inside and out by its friendly and dedicated owners and staff. Made during the transitional period between modern and environmental styles, Windmill displays distinct elements of both, ranging from the shiny folded-stainless monument-style front with its striking windmill emblem, to the indigo mansard roof, to the Colonial-style brickwork and lanterns — though generally favouring the early environmental style. Paramount’s successor, P.M.C. Diners, Inc., built the stylish extension in 1982, also well preserved.

After operating the diner for more than half a century, the Rountos family closed it abruptly in September 2024.