This is the best diner in Central MA. They have a ton of daily specials and the portions are always generous. The wait staff are so nice and attentive, the food is amazing, and the portions are healthy. Get the cinnamon raisin toast. Do it. read more

122 Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holden, Massachusetts

Went today for the first time and was pleasantly surprised! The service was incredibly nice, respectful and the food was delicious. Also, the pricing was fair for the amount of food you receive. I got the 122 Special and it filled me up! My significant other got the 122 Omelette and I was jealous of her selection. We will be back soon. read more

Its good. This was my first weekend experience here and I have something to say. They only serve breakfast on weekends...okay, I get it but check out some of the breakfast specials: meatball omelette (with marinara), turkey club omelette..need I go on. I would have much preferred the option of getting a sandwich or lunch item sans the eggs. If you are a true diner, please re-think the weekend options. Lunch is not a bad thing and if you are throwing turkey and bacon into an omelette is it really too difficult to put it in a sandwich? read more

Woke up late for Sunday breakfast, was solo this morning around 1030. Got there, and place was slammed, parking lot was full. Walked in, told waitress I'd wait for a counter spot, got one in under 10 mins, which was fine as I was reading a book while eyeballing the counter. They were super busy with live customers, take out orders,, and Grub Hub, but took care of me, got my drink, took my order, and a tribute to the cooks, it was out in just a few mins. Place is controlled chaos up front, they do a good job. 122 omelets was delish btw. read more

Great traditional, greasy spoon type diner! Service is solid and the atmosphere is as you would expect for a small town diner. Interior is larger that you would expect, don't be deterred by a full parking lot. read more

Great coffee-- and that's a big deal as most diner's tend to offer dishwater flavored with a bit of Java. We went around Noon on a Sunday-- it was busy but we were seated right away. It's smaller than it looks and the seats are arranged a bit oddly but the Cheese Omelet and Pancakes we got were top notch- and did I mention the coffee? Some of the specials; Mac and Cheese Omelet, Buffalo Chicken Omelet and a few other interesting sounding options. The waitress was a bit pushy, flipping my menu to the breakfast section (I didn't know they only serve breakfast on weekends) and berating the diner next to me for not wanting to take the rest of his food home. But that's kind of the charm of a diner like this. Nothing fancy-- but good solid food. I'm a fan and I'll be back. read more

Very comfortable and open floor plan. Good diner for breakfast or lunch, but the breakfast food was especially good. Bacon was cooked just right, home fries were excellent. I had a grilled corn muffin that was a little soft/moist for my taste, but still very tasty (I prefer a hearty and even slightly crumbly corn muffin). The waitresses are always very good, but one pleasant and attentive dynamo identified as "M" on the receipt is really exceptional. read more

Although they have delicious food don't order door Dash from them! Every time I order from them they either forget something or they overcharge you and don't make what you order. read more

Perfectly fine diner breakfast. Pleasant help, quick service. Food is just what you'd expect- fresh, hot, predictable. Interesting daily specials. I'm never dissatisfied, though I wouldn't really go out of my way to get here. But if it were next door, I'd probably be a regular. read more

Had breakfast here (takeout) for the first time this past Saturday. Great prices and top quality diner food. Very busy on weekends if eating in, but seemed to move quick and staff was very nice and attentive. Home fries, pancakes, breakfast meats, omelettes...all great. Will satisfy your weekend breakfast cravings Update: ate here in house for first time and as expected very good breakfast spot. Enjoyable breakfast at a fair price. read more

Chunky monkey pancakes were so good. Good quick service. Didn't have to wave down the waitress for coffee like a lot of places. They willingly came around and filled my cup a number of times read more

Went to this breakfast brunch place with my boyfriend the food was delicious and i wanted to order more we will definietly be back later this week to eat again Sherry was very friendly and attentive I hope the next time we visit here we get her as our server again!!! read more

Best place in town for breakfast and lunch. Their homemade corned beef hash is awesome. Fast service and consistent food. They're priced reasonable too read more

Pretty good food! Very cheap if you're a high schooler across the street. Never too busy.

I love this place! No frills, cheap breakfast. I always get exactly what I want and the service is always really good. I'm partial to the omelettes and they always have creative specials. There is plenty of seating and the place still fills up on weekend mornings. It's a little off the beaten path unless you're passing through Holden, but totally worth the drive from the city. read more

This is the worst food I have ever had. There was no egg on my bacon egg and cheese. The bacon was over cooked. The home fries were undercooked and inedible. read more

Finanally a Breakfast place that takes pride in the food they are serving! I am not a local but have had breakfast here twice and both times the food and service has been outstanding. The homemade hash is delicious! The home fries are done right crispy on the outside tender on the inside! There bacon and sausage are high end cuts of meat. Not all bacon is the same... And their bacon is great! The italian toast is dynamite! Try the Chinese sausage too! Eggs are cooked just the way you order them! I ordered over medium... They were perfect! Kudos again to the owner who ever he may be.....I think I will contact Diners Drive in and Dives and let them know a road trip is in order! read more

If you have an allergy read on... I do not recommend this place if you have an allergy. I've giving it 2 stars because the food was actually good, and the service was slow (could be related to my allergy) but the waitress was very nice! I have a severe tree nut allergy and there are very few places that haven't been able to accommodate my allergy in my life. (Obviously avoiding the obvious like bakeries and such) I instinctively didn't order pancakes because of the nut toppings. So I ordered the eggs with homemade corn beef hash that came with home fries and toast. And a side of kielbasa. The toast- they didn't know what was in it or cross contamination (which whatever that does happen so I asked for extra potatoes and said forget the toast) but the HOMEMADE HASH "with the spices and gravy" they weren't sure ... except it's homemade so what do you put in it...? The eggs I ordered whites because while I worn die - the yokes upset my stomach. But they were concerned with the eggs- so I asked if they could just do them in a separate pan? "Oh that's a good idea" ... thanksss. So I was served half a serving of potatoes (my boyfriend meals had twice the amount despite him not asking for extra!) and 2 eggs whites and some kielbasa. It was delicious but I tried to work with them and I left hungry and probably won't be back- which sucks because I did enjoy the food and i live close by. I wish they had a better allergy plan, and I would be willing to try it again if they had something in place for those of us with real allergies read more

This is a "Nothing Up My Sleeve" review of the 122 Diner as experienced on 09 January 2016. Service: The only thing sweeter than the syrup are the waitresses. Young, enthusiastic and hazardous to anyone with diabetes. For me a bit more bubbly than I would prefer, but I am the Grinches grumpy second cousin. Prompt and courteous pretty much sums it up. Food: Nothing to write home about, not even noteworthy enough for the mens room wall. Its akin to the quality you would expect from an one of those old diner car style places. What was upsetting was being provided a full menu, but not all items are available.......This baffles me and is top of my list why I wont visit here again. Basically no mashed potatoes, no gravy, no fry up, so even though they have sandwiches and burgers, forget about the fries or rings....Come On! Atmosphere: Again nothing to get excited about. Clean, decent size, ample parking, easy access. Recommendation: Overall unless you find yourself running out of gas in front of their door I would make other plans. read more

The food is consistently good, not outstanding or special but good when you are starving and its down the road. Very friendly, attentive staff. lots of parking. Good locals spot, where you run into the local friendly Holdenites:) read more

Used to come here for breakfast whenever I'd come up to visit my now husband. We live in San Diego now and this was the first place he wanted to go when he got back! The service is always fast and efficient, someone is always coming around for coffee refills. It definitely could use a little facelift, it's a little outdated. The prices are reasonable for decent portions and we've never gotten something we didn't like or had a problem with. I don't like when I'm on the way out and I can see them putting the toast on the plates with their bare hands, makes me wonder what else they touch. Anyways, never stopped me from coming back and definitely some good classic diner food. read more

Great food with reasonable prices. Some of the best service I have received each and every time I have been in!

Love this place. The food is always cooked and flavored to perfection and the menu is huge. There is something on the menu for everyone and despite being so large, everything is done well. My family comes here every weekend for lunch and don't plan to stop any time soon! One of my favorites! The Greek salad and the Greek wrap are normally my go to options. read more

Excellent menu selection. Went there Sunday morning at 7:30 and service was lightning fast. Got the 122 omelet, which was chock full of good stuff. Home fries had a nice browning to them. Plenty of seating. read more

122 Diner - Sunday morning kielbasa scrambler. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Holden, Massachusetts

I had cinnamon raisin french toast and it was amazing. My husband and son had pancakes chocolate chip and the other blue berry. Our plates were clean. The staff is excellent. If you want a great breakfast this is place to go to! read more

We just moved to town and in my travels I saw this place. So I figured I would put it to my test and go at busiest time on a Sunday. There was ample parking, and a constant flow of patrons. Inside was very welcoming and clean. After waiting in line for a seat , only 10 min, for it being packed we were seated by very pleasant greeter. After seeing the menu there was a large variety of breakfast specials and meals. Thought prices were a tad high until I saw the portions. Definatly get every penny worth. Hash browns cooked perfect, bacon was ideal, pancakes were out of this world. The waitress was constant and extremely polite! This place was packed and everyone was enjoying themselves and food was flowing in a timely manor. Highly recommend breakfast to anyone. Can't wait to try the rest of the menu at brunch/lunch...great job 122.... 5+ read more

Big breakfast menu. My favorites are the 122 Omelette and the peanut butter and banana pancakes. Great prices and you leave with left overs!

A delicious find! The coffee was better than typical diner fare and the omelet was beautifully prepared with fresh ingredients. The potatoes are delicious. My sister is moving to Holden and she plans on making this her Saturday morning ritual. read more

This place is awesome! Great coffee and breakfast. If your looking for a great spot to have breakfast in the area this is a must try.

Haven't had breakfast here in 30 years. The hash and cheddar omelette was outstanding. Staff was efficient and pleasant. Will be back soon and often. read more

Sooo tasty and such good prices!! My favorite is the western omelette! So filling and you leave with leftovers. The service is so fast, and you can tell they work together as a team. I will definitely be back. read more

Best home fries around as well as the best breakfast place in the area of Holden, Oakham, Rutland & E. Brookfield!!

This place is pretty nice. While we had to wait a long time for our food, in their defense, it was pretty busy on a weekend. The food met our expectations for a diner and we wouldn't shy away from dining there in the future, but probably wouldn't make a special trip to go there. read more

Good (not great) food, good portions, fair prices, and good service. I like it enough that I keep going back! They are polite and they treat my family well (even when the kids are being kids). Best breakfast place in Holden! To be fair about the food, I am not a salt eater.... other people really love it. read more

Love this diner. Good food at fair prices in Holden! I recommend going here but do not go during busy hours on the weekend it will take hours! read more

I could eat here every. single. day. But I would quickly end up on My 600 lb life. So I save this special treat for a couple visits a month. The food is always clean and fresh. Not greasy at all, and healthy sized portions. Pleasant staff and ample parking. One if my fav dishes is the 122 special? I think thats what its called. Has the steak tips and eggs. But everything i've tried is delish- cant go wrong! read more

Great breakfasts and friendly service. Directly across from Wachusett High School and next to the new fire station. Lunch looks good but I've never had it... read more

Very friendly staff. Seat to eat time was short. Food was outstanding! I'm glad I moved close to this place

My boyfriend and I go here almost every weekend for breakfast. Prices are decent, food is good, service is quick and friendly. Their specials are always unique and interesting for something a little different for breakfast. read more

Consistently great service and wonderful food. This place has all the traditional diner 'staples' and then some. The homemade hash is amazing! read more