Drove from Winthrop because we love a good old school diner. Nothing beats good food - the Capitol Diner had a great breakfast that was exactly what we were looking for. The corned beef hash omelette was delicious and I am still full hours later! Great service in downtown Lynn and street parking available. You can tell this is a place the locals go to and the servers all were really friendly. Bar seating and tables for 2 along the wall. read more

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Amazing food and service! The churro French toast was some of the best French toast I ever had! I especially loved the cinnamon sugar and the Dulce de leche drizzle! The home fries, bacon, and eggs were all amazing too! read more

Capitol Diner - The churro, home fries, bacon, eggs, and toast - Diners Near Me - Lynn, Massachusetts

Outstanding food and service. The diner is such a great throw back to classic diners.

Incredible place to stop by for breakfast/lunch right in downtown Lynn. Food is incredible, and the service was just spot on. It's so nice to have such an iconic classic historic diner nearby to be welcomed at. Defiantly will continue patronizing the business read more

I stayed in Lynn, MA, while I was visiting a friend in Boston and wanted to stop and grab some food before I headed back to Philadelphia. I often saw this spot as I walked back to my Airbnb, and thus, I knew I wanted to try it. I stopped in around 8-9 am, and this small but comfortable diner was present with a cook, a waitress, and two older gentlemen- who seemed to be regulars, as the waitress often referred to them by name, who were getting breakfast and catching up on some small talk. The two gentlemen were unintentionally charming as the waitress and I got a good laugh out of their conversation with one another. This is what this diner exemplifies; A community diner that has great service and food for people who live in Lynn and those who do not, like me. It was such an experience, witnessing the chef cook everything on the flat-top stove and put together a fresh meal in a matter of minutes. I ordered the corn beef hash, two fried-hard eggs, and buttermilk pancakes. It all was fresh, hot, well-prepared, and tasty. The eggs were fried to perfection, the pancakes were fluffy and buttered up well, and the corn beef hash was flavorful and did not need much salt or pepper. All in all, this community diner was a wonderful and honestly CALMING experience. No phone, not too much noise... just good food, good vibes, good services, and a decent view into Lynn. read more

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If you're in the area definitely recommend stopping by and dining here. The food was delicious and overall a good value. Service was friendly and attentive. The menu has plenty of options, however they do lack a selection of coffee beverages. They have basic diner coffee which was good. Would love to see them expand and include espresso based drinks. All in all a great value and would definitely return. read more

Capitol Diner - Bacon Benedict - Diners Near Me - Lynn, Massachusetts

Theirs a young boy that works here with his dad , it's amazing to see a man teaching his son and the son is working the grill . Very good food , good service overall a great experience! Wonderful place to eat , only thing I didn't like was its cash only . Luckily the waitress was very nice and she said I can pay on Venmo , so I downloaded Venmo and paid but besides that it was an amazing experience!! Also good prices read more

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Very cute diner. You can see all the history here! Food is amazing! 1 waitress running her butt off, huge tip for her! read more

Capitol Diner - Diners Near Me - Lynn, Massachusetts

You can't beat this place for home cooking everything from soup the nuts. The people are very, very friendly but pull up sit at the bar. You'll love it. They have outside dining. read more

just ordered breakfast half bacon not cooked half homefries burned and i got sausage dont eat sausage then wasnt done if he is cooking alone and taking orders then dont say 10 minutes this unfortunate will be my last breakfast there they need hire help so we dont get half cooked food or burnt very disappointed read more

This place has been around forever, opened umpteen years ago... Named in 1938... Hmmm I think it has the original counters and stools...Very cool... The diner is an actual Brill dining car purchase in 1928.. There are a few tables outside to enjoy during the warm weather. This is a fun place to eat. Eating here is like stepping back in time. Breakfast is served all day. On this visit i enjoyed the Mushroom Swiss Burger. It cam to the counter cooked a perfect medium rare open faced with melted Swiss and a pile of Sauteed mushrooms and a bag of chips for $6.95 I also enjoyed a cup of fresh brewed iced coffee, they serve the milk on the side. The entire staff was well mannered, and my waitress was very attentive and personable. For such an old establishment, I was surprised at how clean everything was. I give the Capitol Diner a Solid 4 Stars read more

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This is the place to go for breakfast. Fresh eggs and bacon bacon !!!! Coffee is decent try the combos

Chef William prepared a wonderful capital omelette , had enough for lunch ina doggy bag , fresh vegetables is there game

I ordered a waffle scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and bacon to go. I was told home fries come with the meal I ordered so I took it. When I got home, I had home fries with cheese and a scrambled egg plain. Food is good but if you can't make a order like scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese right what's the point....my last visit same issue read more

Stopped in for breakfast. It was fantastic! Really neat little diner, the food was great, the service was great! Parking is a little difficult but the experience is worth finding a parking spot! I had Eggs Benedict Ploughman style ( with corn beef hash) and hash browns... definitely will be back! read more

So... first breakfast in Boston... BEST BREAKFAST EVER. EXCLAMATION POINT. STOP. Super cool motif. Insanely friendly team. Super menu... oh and then there's the actual food... GF had the Garden Scrambler... she loved it. I had the Hobo Skillet... SICK!!! BEST BREAKFAST EVER!!! Gave 5 stars because 10 is not an option. Love this joint and WILL be a regular. read more

Capitol Diner - Stellar... this is the Hobo skillet... awesone. - Diners Near Me - Lynn, Massachusetts

I stopped in The Capitol Diner one morning for breakfast. I was extremely pleased at the friendliness and prompt service from the staff. The cleanliness and order of this establishment will also contribute to my return. Stuck in a little corner of Lynn, I feel The Capitol Diner probably doesn't receive the raves it deserves!!! read more

The turkey club sandwich is so good idk what sauce they add but it makes it so worth the visit Heres a picture of the home fries which are pretty good as well read more

Capitol Diner - Seasoned Home Fries - Diners Near Me - Lynn, Massachusetts

Me and my wife came here for breakfast. The food, service and the people were amazing. We will return. read more

Capitol Diner - Diners Near Me - Lynn, Massachusetts

Very cute spot with good food and great service. Everyone was so nice and it's a nice little sunny area with outdoor seating too. read more

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Stopped in for a quick breakfast and found a local (every knows every everybody) diner gem with good food and a good homey feel vibe. The chef and server were both friendly and service was good. Portions were decent, I had a carnivore omelette which was very good and packed with ingredients, a side of hash and even the coffee is very good but it's served in styrofoam cups (save the environment) . Overall I heard friends talking, children laughing, people talking and everyone enjoying their meals. I would recommend this diner! read more

"The Capitol DIner is in downtown Lynn, but it's tucked away on Union Street, just off Washington Street, and it's a beautiful example of a dying breed : a real diner. The Capitol was built by the Springfield factory of the J. G. Brill Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is generally considered to be the only real Brill diner still in operation. It has the typical Brill monitor roof, and entrances at either end, a style borrowed from streetcars and trains. The Capitol sits perpendicular to the sidewalk on a small lot, which has been nicely enhanced with the fenced-in garden. Outside the far entrance, there's a small deck for outdoor dining, a very unusual feature, and one that has been added without changing the essential character of this fine old diner. The Capitol Diner was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1999" (from my blog posting about this wonderful diner) read more

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Just stopped in for brunch for the first time since I was a little boy and it brought me right back to when I was a kid with my father always going here to eat . Servers are very friendly as they always have been . The cook is very nice and made my girlfriend a Mickey Mouse banana pancake which she loved . I thank the people working at the capital diner as they have always been good people to me and my family i definitely recommend this place if your from Lynn or even coming from another city you have to stop here at least once in your lifetime read more

Eggs. Cheap. Fast. This is exactly the kind of neighborhood fixture diner that you think of when you think of a neighborhood fixture diner. Boxcar style, small, long counter, full of local regulars and a quick and friendly staff that knows them all. They've recently spruced up the small grounds with a garden and small patio, so now there is even outdoor seating. Right under the commuter rail tracks, it's perfect for a quick breakfast (standard issue diner fare priced low enough for a daily visit) before catching the train. Sadly, no breakfast all day. read more

Capitol Diner - Diners Near Me - Lynn, Massachusetts

My wife and I had breakfast here. This is an original diner and great venue. The quality and quantity of the meals was excellent! Really enjoyed it. read more

Awesome original American Diner. They serve fresh amazing food. Still family owned and extremely friendly staff!!! Best breakfast I had during my holiday. read more

Capitol Diner - The food was delicious and the staff extremely friendly. - Diners Near Me - Lynn, Massachusetts

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Went here for the first time with the Boyfriend for breakfast. We have heard great things about this place but never had the chance to go. Everyone there was so friendly, very welcoming. You can tell how personable everyone was. The breakfast was excellent! Big portions! Our server was so funny and nice I wish I remember her name so I could give her a shout out. read more

Capitol Diner - First time here. Had breakfast with Bae for his birthday! - Diners Near Me - Lynn, Massachusetts

Great patio outside of an ole school diner. Brought my 2 kids and they loved the pancakes! Great service and fresh ingredients for eggs, bacon & pancakes. My wife loved her omelette. read more

I always love coming here on the weekends for a great brunch! All servers have been great with fast service! Food is amazing! Definitely recommend! Also outside seating! read more

Well, I thought I would have an amazing diner experience based on the 5 stars this joint received and given the fact I LOVE diners. But alas, I had to find some things that needed improvement. First off it's in Lynn...enough said. So not diggin the location it's a little frightful if you ask me. Second, I do admit it was a cute box car diner, my better half and I walk in and were greeted promptly. They had a special St. Patrick's Day Menu which offered Stuffed French toast with an almond strawberry cream cheese filling, dipped in an Irish cream batter, sprinkled with confectioners sugar and topped off with whipped cream and almonds served along side a strawberry sauce. Sounds good, right? Well it wasn't bad, but it did make my stomach hurt afterwards, probably my own fault for consuming such a sweet breakfast item!!! But yes it was good. My better half ordered off of the special menu the Eggs Benedict. Nothing fancy about those. Just canned corned beef hash, poached eggs and holly sauce. I tried a bit; it was okay but not great. So after we finished we waited around for 10 or 15 minutes waiting for our check. Then finally someone noticed we were waiting and said "Oh don't you know we don't give checks, you just go up to the side and tell me what you had and I'll ring you up." Okay so that would have been helpful 15 minutes ago. You can't just assume everyone knows your diner rules. Any who we go to check out and I tell her I had the French toast, it came to $6.75. Okay fair enough, then Bryan says well I had the Eggs Benedict....are you ready for this???...It came to $9.50!!!! $9.50?!? For Eggs Benedict. I have never paid over $6.00 for an item such as that. So I was a bit put off by that. I mean had we been dining in a 5 star restaurant sipping on mint juleps then I could understand the price hike. Needless to say after enduring Dirty Lynn for an hour and getting ripped off. I won't be back. read more

Have you ever seen something that just doesn't fit? That would be the Capitol Diner, its on old school diner complete with chickens outside in the heart of downtown Lynn. Its nothing fancy but its classic sooth your soul greasy breakfast food, omelets, bacon, pancakes etc. Its great definitely check it out it is straight old school! read more

Simply joyous! Went for a simple Sunday breakfast, and found a place where everyone is happy to see you. It's like you are an old friend, and it's just your first visit. Sat outside on the deck on a beautiful summer day, and had a delicious omelette. The only problem - after I was stuffed, this sinfully wonderful frech toast creation with a blueberry cream cheese center and fresh berries on top, walked by heading to the next table. Couldn't think of eating it today, but it is calling me for a return trip very soon. read more

Love this place, it's definitely by far one of the best breakfast spots in the north shore (if not, the best.) The vegetables are always fresh and the portions that give is just right. I always get my usual veggie omelette with bacon and extra mushrooms and they never seem to disappoint. The cook William is awesome he's always smiling and making us feel welcomed and the owner is also very nice and welcoming too. Great staffs and food there! I highly recommend! read more

I have known Bob (the owner) for a while and he and his staff are some of the nicest people who are dedicated to the restaurant and providing a welcoming environment for regulars and new comers alike. The food is cheap and made right in front of you (if you choose the bar seats which I recommend) and the diner is a great atmosphere of an old style diner which are rare these days. The regulars are also a great bunch. The Capitol Diner is an absolute must if you are looking for a quick place to eat and you really can't go wrong going here. read more

I have gone her several times A quaint little place Everyone is so friendly and the food is so yummy I have had their pancakes eggs and also their chicken salad several occasions Great place read more

When I was old enough to take the bus by myse lf from Marblehead to Central Square, Lynn, I used to love the Capital Diner. That was waaaay longago. The Capital has been here a loooong time. It is still providing comfort food as only a diner can, because the craving for diners has remained strong over the decades. I remember when the owner used to have a small chicken coop in the miniscule "yard" of the diner, with a couple of chickens. I don't think the eggs ever went into the diner fare, but it was a nice, homey touch. But enough of the past. Here and now, you can get a rib-sticking breakfast or brunch of bacon, eggs cooked to preference, hash browns, toast and coffee, a small OJ, and you'll waddle out of there wanting nothing more than to take a nap for the rest of the day. I love the blueberry pancakes, which are leaden and dense, but oh-so-scrumptious with a side of bacon. Omelettes are always a great choice there, and they come with various fillings -- sweet peppers, onions, ham, etc. Again, it's a diner. It's comfort food. It's good. read more

Then going here for years since they have the goats and the chickens great food great time fun you got to try it at least once

Delicious food, quaint/clean atmosphere, exquisite/personable service, fast, and fulfilling. Don't hesitate to try this place!

Yes it is true what they say. It's as throwback to the "greasy spoon" dining car type diners that used to be so common, now not so much. Have had breakfast a couple of times an not disappointed. Really 5 stars for the friendly service (food is a solid 4+), they make you feel like a long lost friend the minute you walk in. Will definitely stop in whenever I am in the area! read more

Th food and customer service was amazing went here twice in one week and was very satisfied both times.