quick service. close to T train. ordered the 5 item plate - egg, bacon, french toast, pancake, potatoes. 14$ very filling. read more

Brighton Cafe is a classic and was my go to spot in the area. The menu is always consistent, the food is delicious and the price point can't be beat. This is a no frills establishment but the service is great and quick. Whether you're eating there or takeout you will not be disappointed. read more

One of the best places in Boston especially for breakfast. Super friendly staff, enormous quantity and great quality for affordable price. My favourites are Hot Chocolate (either diary or non diary both are great) and ice cream. The mashed potato and sautéed veggies are amazing too! There's free wifi as well and the place is clean and well kept! read more

This is one of my go to places for breakfast. The food and service is fantastic. The Green line takes you to the door.

This is the kind of place you miss. Like stepping into the 90s. Simple yet classic. Fun, too. A veggie omelet on dark rye toast - cooked to perfection - with a Thai iced tea to wash it down. Homefries hit right. Family run lowkey vibes. What's not to love? read more

We had the most AMAZING experience here two days in a ROW! Absolutely amazing food and big portions for very reasonable prices. The staff is so so sweet and it has a classic diner feel. Absolutely recommend this restaurant it was a highlight for us! We got the omelets that were filled with veggies and toppings and the French toast that was the best French toast ever! All the food that the tables around us got looked amazing as well! (Sandwiches and salads) read more

Brighton Cafe - Veggie omelette, 3 Piece French Toast, Big 5 Breakfast Special - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Best breakfast spot in Brighton, hands-down coming from a Rhode Islander who tried more the 7-8 breakfast spots from newtons to Brighton read more

Brighton Cafe - My first time coming here and let me tell you the food is amazing cooked perfect and taste great as a Rhode Islander I approve - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

This is my go-to breakfast place in Brighton. The staff is friendly, and the food comes out quickly and is always hot and yummy. Be sure to try the Vietnamese iced coffee! read more

THE BEST BREAKFAST CAFE! I recommend the BLT for something light and the thai iced tea is good too. The prices are very reasonable and affordable read more

Brighton Cafe - BLT Sandwich and Thai Iced Tea - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Everything you could want in a full breakfast for a modest price. Relaxed atmosphere, a very comfortable place to be. Order at the counter and take a seat, your food will be brought to you. I visit a dentist close the cafe and always ask for a morning appointment so I can follow it with breakfast there. Sometimes I go out there when I don't have an appointment. It's worth the subway ride. My favorite place to have breakfast in the Boston area. read more

Excellent breakfast place. Donuts and muffins are great and great size. Minus one star as the sandwiches are not great--only get the breakfast. Prices are excellent, especially in Boston. Atmosphere is nice and laid-back. read more

Best grilled chicken on Greek salad! If you love breakfast and quick lunch this place is great place to make your tummy happy. read more

Brighton Cafe - The best Grilled chicken on Grilled Chicken Greek Salad. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I absolutely love this place. Go to stop on my way to work! Great food, great people, great service. Would recommend stopping by if in the area. read more

Great spot! Awesome pancakes, and I'm a pancake connoisseur! Not fancy, which is sometimes what you need. Recommend. read more

Perfect for a late Saturday brunch after sleeping in after a long week of work! I know brunch can be quite an affair- but the good thing about this is place is that you can literally wake up, put on a jacket, and head on over for some good food for cheap prices (and I mean CHEAP.) I had the veggie omelette, which came with a couple pieces of toast and generous serving of homefries. Definitely not the most delicious thing I have ever eaten, but definitely hit the spot for only $9 (what a deal!!!). I really liked that the veggie omelette included a generous amount of broccoli--not many places that I have been to put broccoli in their veggie omelettes and the fact that they put a whole lot of it was an added plus for me. Brighton Café is not the type of brunch place you'd dress up for to meet up with your girlfriends for some mimosas, but it is definitely a solid spot if you're looking for something quick, easy, and cheap (talk about my kind of brunch!!). The service is prompt and the staff are accommodating--thus, making this one of my go-to places for breakfast/brunch in the area! read more

Brighton Cafe - Veggie Omelette-comes with toast and home fries! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Quick service, good food and very nice staff. Right before my lunch break, I ordered two cheeseburger and fries. It was ready shortly after the time I arrived. read more

I thought this place was only okay. It's definitely somewhere to go if you want a quick bite or if you're hung over. But there were flies flying around in the middle of March, and the sandwich options were kind of plain to be honest. I don't think I'd come here for brunch. I would come just to support a local business. I got an iced coffee, and it was pretty watered down I'd say. It's not a high end spot, just more of a diner-ish feel with cheap food. read more

Coffee was surprisingly delicious. Usually diner coffee requires lots of sweetener to mask the bitterness but their coffee was delicious with just a bit of cream. Eggs were perfect. Highly recommend. read more

Absolutely delicious, quick, and worth it. So happy we decided to come here for breakfast. The place may look less aesthetically pleasing compared to your typical fancy & overpriced brunch bar around the neighborhood, but the food simply hits the right spot without draining your bank account. I will definitely come back here for whenever I crave a champion-style breakfast. read more

Brighton Cafe - Steak & Eggs, Chicken Tenders, and Irish Breakfast -- i know, we went all out!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Potion for price was great! Their potatoes are bland. Mine were not hot. The toaster apparently doesn't toast English muffins well doing.

I'm a big fan of buying local, and I'm always down for a good "greasy spoon" diner. I found myself in the area with a lot of time to kill early on a weekday and Googled breakfast spots near me. Brighton Cafe had the look of a good diner style spot, and got pretty good reviews. I really wanted to love this place, but it just felt like a bit of a miss overall. I ordered a ham and cheese omelette with a side of bacon and a cup of coffee. Omelette was dry, and had some sort of white American cheese in it, which wasn't that appetizing. Home fries weren't really cooked much - I expected to see some sort of griddle char or something on them, but they were pale and coated in some sort of seasoning that wasn't very good - maybe they were microwaved? But, hey, service was pleasant, coffee was hot, and I ate most of what I was served (left the home fries). They had a steady trickle of customers ordering coffee and takeout breakfast sandwiches (not many dine-in patrons), so clearly this is a regular spot for many in the area. It just left me wanting more. I probably won't come back, but mostly just because I'll not likely be in this area with extra time to kill for breakfast again. read more

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This place was in walking distance to where we were staying while visiting MA. It wasn't busy at all and had a lot of open space for seating. Our waitress brought us coffee right away and took our orders shortly after. My boyfriend had starting asking specific questions about how the food was cooked, and the waitress immediately asked if he was lactose intolerant. So huge points for that astute realization. We ordered breakfast dishes that came out fast and hot. And scrumptious! We weren't bothered while eating, and the waitress came over once more to refill our coffees. The place had a cafeteria like open feel to it, with a tv on in the background. The news I think. Just a really relaxed and welcoming vibe to come into for a casual breakfast. Definitely recommend. read more

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Very good food and great prices! This spot is a favorite on a hungover sunday. My roommate and I got omelets and then split the buffalo tenders as well and all were satisfying! read more

Awesome diner at great prices. Came here on a Saturday morning around 10 and was able to get a table of 7 after two kind gentlemen moved to a smaller table. I ordered two eggs, corned beef hash, wheat toast, and home fries. We also split toasted blueberry muffins. All came over very quick and the service was very pleasant. At first I thought the portions were a bit small, but I still took home about a fourth of my meal for an afternoon snack. If you're looking for a diner in the area, definitely give Brighton Cafe a try! read more

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Pros: -Quick service -Great deals. 2 scrambled eggs with wheat toast and home fries is just $4! Super reasonable prices for egg combos, sandwiches, pancakes, and pastries. Cons: -Food isn't that great. -- Scrambled Eggs with Wheat Toast & Home Fries Eggs were bland and overcooked and toast was slathered in butter. The home fries, while not bad texturally, were also tasteless. For breakfast on a budget, it's an okay choice (and maybe they do better with pancakes/french toast/pastries), but I won't be ordering scrambled eggs or home fries again here. read more

Brighton Cafe - 2 scrambled eggs with wheat toast and home fries ($4, August 2015) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

This is my favorite breakfast place in that area. Although the service leaves much to be desired (more respect and smiles), the food is delicious. Each time I go here, I order its big five, and it's always perfect. read more

Brighton Cafe - Big five - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Best cafe for Brunch. We ordered mozzarella sticks, hazelnut and French vanilla coffee, cheese omelet, Banana bread and spaghetti! Can't complaint everything was really yummy. It is not even expensive. Worth trying it!! read more

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Good food for a great price. $10 for home fries, bacon, 1 egg, 1 pancake, and 1 French toast (Big Five Breakfast) read more

Brighton Cafe - Bacon, French toast, 1 Egg Any Style, pancake, Home Fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

+ Service is polite and prompt. + Insanely cheap for the amount of food you receive. + Their large iced coffee will fuel you for days to come. - Bathroom is small. ~~~ In the three weeks since I've moved to Boston, I've been to the Brighton Cafe three times. It has yet to disappoint. This morning, I ordered a large iced coffee and a Greek omelette (comes with a large portion of home fries and two full slices of toast) and the bill only totaled $8.00. For the amount and quality of the food received, this is unbeatable. It wasn't packed today, but I've yet to wait longer than 15 minutes for my meal. The waiters and waitresses are very polite. Its appearance, both indoors and out, is unassuming, but don't let this fool you. TL;DR: The quality, price, and amount of food served is unmatched. If you're looking for a cheap place to grab breakfast/lunch, this is the place to go. read more

Brighton Cafe - Greek omelette with tomatoes and feta, home fries, and wheat toast. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Your basic diner which is perfect for a big breakfast or brunch. Nothing fancy but good food in large portions and the perfect price point. Had the Big Five breakfast which included a pancake, French toast, egg, bacon and home fries. Couldn't finish but I was set until dinner. I was hungry and dig into my meal prior to taking a photo so you'll just have to go yourself! Very busy place, service was good but not overly friendly. Wasn't offered a second cup of tea prior to getting the check. read more

Brighton Cafe - Eggs and side of bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

More diner than cafe. They also close at 4pm, which is odd. Pros Fast and friendly service, Low price, Food tastes good. Decent location and reasonable parking on a week day. Brought me a fresh coffee when I asked to exchange no charge. Cons Unsanitary bathroom, Cooks use microwaves, Flavored coffee smells and tastes like hookah tobacco - undrinkable, Flies in dining room - which means maggots somewhere. 4/5 based on neighborhood bias, value, and service. If this place were downtown, would be 3/5. read more

Brighton Cafe - Irish breakfast $7 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

The classic tale of "don't judge a book by its cover." I had walked or ridden past Brighton Cafe on the green line several times since moving to Boston and thought nothing of it. When I looked it up on Yelp, however, I was surprised to see the majority of positive reviews. So I bookmarked Brighton Cafe and forgot about it for a while. Since its Thanksgiving break, and I'm still too lazy to go buy groceries, I decided to walk to Brighton Cafe for breakfast and give it a try. I was immediately greeted and told to pick a seat anywhere. I cozied up to the counter and was brought a menu and a glass of water. There were several items I would have liked to try (i.e. the Irish breakfast, etc) but settled on "The Big Five" since it let me sample a little of everything. For $7.50, The Big Five comes with one egg (any style), home fries, one pancake, one piece of French Toast, and one meat of your choice (sausage, bacon, ham, or corned beef hash). I chose a scrambled egg and corned beef hash. While I waited for my food, I ordered an iced coffee (medium). The server accidentally gave me a large but didn't charge me for it. It was HUGE - it was enough iced coffee to last me an entire day (and that's saying a lot for a grad student). The food came out fast and I dug in. The food wasn't anything spectacular or out of this world - just simple, diner-style breakfast. But the service was phenomenal. The staff was so friendly and engaging, I added a star simply for impeccable service. So if you're looking for 5-star quality food, this may not be the spot. But if you're a student or on a budget and want some decent, fill-me-up food, Brighton Cafe is a great little spot. read more

pre covid review: Standard diner. Waited a bit longer than we should have for how hungover we were looking. Eggs cooked exactly how I asked. read more

This is an amazing underrated spot. Some of the best "Diner" like food I've had in Brighton without the Diner atmosphere. The inside may not be the most comfortable but it doesn't matter when you get your delicious breakfast! read more

Ohmygod ohmygod ohmygod. This is the best no-frills breakfast place I've been to in so long. Usually when I go, it's packed to the gills, so I recommend not trying to bring large groups through for breakfast. My man and I were finally able to snag a table a couple weeks ago, and it was such a delight. The prices are incredible-- it feels like being back out in the 'burbs again. My man and I were able to eat our fill and have our coffees for under $20 altogether. They also had a plethora of hot sauces on the table for us; I hate hot sauce, but I can appreciate that it was there for the patrons who do enjoy it. :) Service was great. They were speedy bringing us our food and they checked in on us regularly without hovering. If I can grab a seat in the future, I will definitely be dining here again. read more

I've gone and sat down for breakfast here on a weekend. I've also gotten delivery as well as gone in and gotten take away. Never disappointed. They get their donuts from Union Square Donuts so they're always delicious. Hot coffee is bottomless if you sit down. You really can't beat the prices here for breakfast, especially if you want something simple like breakfast sandwiches and coffee. The staff is efficient and it's a small and cozy place but don't expect to sit around for awhile or spend the day. It's always busy on the weekends so the staff will want you to come in, eat, and leave when you're finished. (Not that they are rude but there is usually a small line at the door waiting for tables so sitting around when you're done eating and the check is paid will look bad.) read more

You get a lot of food, which is pretty good quality, at a very very reasonable price. Grimy in a charming and clean way. Staff are super nice and attentive even when they are overwhelmed. It's just a good place to get breakfast if it isn't too busy. Go earlier as they simply don't have the capacity to meet demand. read more

I've lived right across the street from this place for most of my life, and this Sunday was the first time I've been inside for brunch. I ordered an ice coffee--the largest size possible (x-large) for $3.00. The waiter came back with a MOVIE THEATER SIZED CUP filled with really good french vanilla iced coffee. The portions here are really big at a really cheap price. I'm definitely going to get more familiar with my neighborhood now. I'm most likely coming back to this place again too! I think the servers are very nice, and the food came out briskly. It was a good day that day. read more

what you WON'T get here is an order of deviled eggs and trout roe plated nicely on a cutting board. what you WILL get here is your momma's good ole homemade brunch done well - REALLY well. bacon, sausage, eggs, griddle items...all classic, all delicious. can't elaborate too much more on these timeless foods that everyone knows, but i will say that: 1. you NEED that large coffee (it's humongous) and 2. the pancakes are seriously THICC. bravo to the staff as well. we annoyingly changed the # of people from 5 to 6 to 7 (oops), and they were nothing but accommodating. didn't even take a sec before they stopped to merge some tables together from opposite sides of the room. i cryyy. tastiness, reliability, and efficiency all for under $10? brighton cafe, u blow my mind. read more

Brighton Cafe - french toast, thicc pancake, bacon strips, scrambled egg, home fries (part of larger order) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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I wanted to like this place so badly that I came back a second time today, after a first terrible experience. Sadly this is just a gross place. The food is average if not subpar, but the place is just plain filthy looking and that's just the main room. Who knows what the kitchen/back of house looks like. I'm guessing they stay in business because the food is dirt cheap, but you're literally dining in a dirty ancient cafeteria that looks like they've never considered putting an ounce of effort into its appearance. Today's experience in particular is one that assures i'll never dine here again. I ordered two sunny side up eggs with a bagel and what I got was raw eggs that were cooked for maybe 20 seconds and barely holding together on the plate. It took me a while, but when I flagged down the waitress I asked that they simply cook it for a while longer. She responds nicely and approaches the chef's window with my plate. I then watch as the chef struggles to get the eggs off of the plate in one piece, probably because they were raw, and instead he threw the plate in the microwave. The photo below is what the eggs looked like after they were given to me the second time. I chose not to eat them and instead ate the stale bagel that tasted like cardboard and left paying for the entire meal. So, the moral of the story is simple: if you're reading this review hoping NOT to get food poisoning, I wouldn't dine at Brighton Cafe anytime soon. read more

Brighton Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts