Craig's Café started my vacation off with a bang! This was a standout and exceptional experience on my first day visiting the Boston area. My friends and I got an early start with sightseeing and touring in the Quincy area, and we found this restaurant on Yelp. It's a very old and beautiful building, quaint. A self-serve coffee bar gave numerous flavor options as as well as sweetener and milks. We had lots of refills and enjoyed every cup. My two friends and I each got something different to eat and everyone raved about the taste and quality. This restaurant is a home run, and I would definitely go back . read more

Food had no flavor had to add extra salt and pepper to everything. Soda was flat and tasted like syrup Hot sauce had a sugary taste to it. Felt very sick after eating half of the breakfast! Will not return!!' read more

Craig's has the BEST Benedict's. The Irish Benedict is insane. Get it with tater tots instead of home fries, thank me later. The lunch options are also great. read more

Craig's Cafe - Irish Benedict with tater tots - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Tried this place on a whim with my mom and was really disappointed to say the least. My homefries were not cooked all the way (some of the larger chunks were so hard that I could barely cut through them) and the waitress also gave me the wrong pancake (I had asked for one chocolate chip pancake and I noticed that it was just buttermilk when I started to cut through it). I couldn't even alert our waitress of the mistake because she was busy with another customer who had walked in. When she came by our table about 15-20 minutes later to check on how we were doing with our meals I informed her of the uncooked homefries and the wrong pancake and while she did apologize I'm shocked that she didn't even offer to have the kitchen remake my food the correct way! She did take the price of my plate off the bill but didn't take the price of the incorrect pancake off even though I barely touched it lol. I'm just annoyed that I ended up leaving this place hungry. read more

Love this cafe. They offer outside seating with umbrellas, self served bottomless coffee and delicious fresh food. They have paintings from local artists hung on walls for sale. They have specials which my daughter and I ordered. The avocado toast was served with your any way you like it egg and bread. I got the sourdough bread and over easy egg, highly recommended! My daughter ordered their taco bowl. Service was friendly, got seated right away. Waitress was pleasant. Definitely will come back! read more

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Craig's cafe is a low key, no frills spot that is good for breakfast. They have all your classics and the food gets the job done. I had the talk of the town breakfast sandwich and my wife had the breakfast burrito. Both were pretty standard dishes, what you would expect from a typical diner. From a value standpoint, it was a decent amount of food for the price. I thought the service was friendly and had that family business feel. They only had one cook when we went so food did take a little longer so not a place where you want to go if you are in a hurry. I did notice the floor inside was a bit dirty with food which I typically wouldn't comment on but my little one was running around and I couldn't help but notice. If a local diner, hole on the wall experience is what you are looking for and you aren't in too much of a hurry, Craig's is a decent choice. read more

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Self serve coffee and several options of good quality. Indoor and outdoor dining and I ordered a bacon and mushroom hash, scrambled eggs and rye toast They have a daily creative breakfast special list. Food hit the five star level as well as service. Also local artisans sell their paintings which are on display. If in Quincy MA make Craig's Cafe a breakfast stop. Enjoy! read more

Craig's Cafe - Bacon and Mushroom Scramble - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

One of the best corned beef hash I've had! Loved the mimosa flights too and it's dog friendly. Definitely will be coming back. read more

Craig's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

YUMMY! We came for weekend brunch and it was super busy, so food and service was slow. However, it was well worth it. We both cleaned our plates. I recommend sitting outside for very good people-watching. We got the mimosa flight, and I'd recommend the mango and peach flavors for sure. It's $20 for three glasses. The chicken and waffles were sooooo good. Usually they're dry, bone-in, or not cohesive, but these were texturally perfect. The Irish Benedict was also amazing - their hollandaise is very good, and the corned beef was perfectly salty. The home fries were ok, but I think they are just hit or miss wherever you go. The bathroom is in kind of a weird place, but it's also fine. Definitely recommend if you're in Quincy Center. read more

Craig's Cafe - chicken and waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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As usual looking for a place on Yelp for brunch/ breakfast and found Craig's cafe in Quincy MA. Small quaint place n not that fancy. Great reviews on Yelp so thought we'd try it. Was a great choice. Friendly welcoming staff. We ordered the hot chocolate which was really good. My hubby got coffee n he enjoyed it. We got Leo's hash w toasted Portuguese roll, hurricane hash w white toast n California Benedict. Thoroughly enjoyed every morsel of food. Left a clean plate. Good sized portions. Tx u Craig's cafe for a yummy brunch. Will certainly stop by when we r in the area again. read more

Craig's Cafe - l -r Leo's hash w toasted Portuguese roll hurricane and California Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Overall, I've really enjoyed most of the food I've tried from here! It's mostly on the level of comfort/diner/family owned cafe food which sometimes is exactly what I'm looking for!! Definitely recommend the benedicts, they do a great poached egg and a perfect hollandaise! I have also had the pancakes, quite filling because the portions are large so a good go-to if you're looking for a homestyle giant pancake! The home fries are also awesome! My personal favorite that I keep going back for is the California Benedict! Finally--appreciate the very friendly staff and the spacious outdoor seating! It tends to be a busy place even on weekdays for a good reason! read more

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Heard about this place (via the wonderful internet) since I moved to the South Shore. Finally when opening the fridge yielded cobwebs, I decided to check Craig's out. For some reason, when I initially heard of it, I thought it would be something fancy-ish. Turns out, it's a pretty homey, down to earth place. Wouldn't call it a greasy spoon, but it also isn't one of those hip places that serves an avocado toast with pomegranate seeds. I ordered the Hurricane poached egg plate. It's a combination of a lot of ingredients, yet they all play together quite well. The veggies and potatoes were cooked and chopped very nicely and not at all greasy. Poached egg was cooked nicely as well! The sausage is in links, which is interesting considering the state of everything else. Though I'm not complaining. Also, bear in mind, the salsa and sour cream are not spread throughout, make sure you grab some bites as you go. I did find the buffalo aioli a little sharp and acidic for my taste, but if it is based on hollandaise, that is understandable. I did like the light kick of the buffalo though. The service was quick and attentive. Coffee was nothing remarkable, nor do I think it's supposed to be. Overall, everything pretty much meets my expectations. Something a little different, yet not pretentious. Good flavors, and reasonable prices considering the location. read more

Craig's Cafe - Hurricane - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Was expecting a better meal based on the reviews and location downtown. Food was bland and nothing to write home about. Ordered the breakfast burrito, pancakes, over easy eggs and side of eggs. Two stars because the service was fast and pleasant. read more

My husband just found this little hidden gem and what a find it was! Cozy and warm with an old school vibe (check out how they deliver checks to the kitchen!) I had the blue cheese, bacon and spinach omelette and my husband had Irish Benedict- both were amazing! Perfectly cooked and delicious! The team working here is fabulous- can't wait to come back! Don't go another day without trying it! read more

Chef made a smores pancake (not on the menu) for my 6 yr old niece, waitress hand-squeezed lemonade for my true adult, fully grown brother. Jayden (3 and a half) asked for "lots of extra cream cheese." What arrived? The tower of cheese-a. Eclipsed the kid's face. The kitchen and wait staff's whole vibe is above and beyond. Our waitress was unflappable, patient, kind, and attentive. Our fam skews needy and everyone at Craig's made sure Vivi had a knock out birthday brunch. Thanks all around, five stars. read more

The food is always fresh and available. I love the prices it affordable for the everyday person. I like that it is Christian owned and operated. They offer catering that can't be beat. The food is always amazing. I enjoyed eating outside on the sidewalk it's comfortable and run great inside and outside. read more

I ordered Lilly's sandwich with a side of sausage. My friend ordered a different breakfast with a side of corned beef hash. My sausages were gray in color, not browned at all and her hash was burned. The sandwiches were okay but I will not be eating here again. Very disappointing read more

ordered through DoorDash. food was not cooked all the way this has never happened to me before with Craig's. will not be ordering again read more

Craig's Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Came here for a quick brunch nearby the area. Came on a Thursday around 10AM and it wasn't packed at all- which was great! Parking is quite tricky though because it's street parking only and it's usually packed around this area. I ended up parking in front of the library and walked over (1 hour parking limit). The hot coffee is self serve and bottomless. I love how they have so many different coffee options but I wish the cups were bigger so I didn't have to get up so often (might be annoying for coffee lovers!) I got my usual sunny eggs, home fries, white toast, and sausage. This is my go-to and it was delicious! The server was really nice and we received great service here! I would definitely come here again for a quick brunch! read more

Craig's Cafe - 3 eggs, white toast, sausage, and home fries- yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Oops. Forgot to complete this review. Well i like this place. Great service. A very close small town fell to this place. The food and customer service are great. It's a breakfast and brunch spot and they treat you like they've known you forever. Fresh squeezed OJ is mmmm . Bananas foster French toast, pancakes sausages or a buffalo chicken sandwich you will be satisfied no matter what you choose!! read more

Host was not attentive when I came in this morning. Saw me but took at least 5 minutes to greet and seat. I was the only one waiting in line. read more

What is up with tater tots in a $16 breakfast? Served in a deep bowl making it difficult to eat? Come on do better.

Great breakfast burritos! Seems like a local spot with a lot of locals coming in an out! Would recommended to anyone in the Quincy area! I ordered an oat milk latte and breakfast burrito and it was all made with fresh ingredients read more

Service was terrible. Our order took almost an hour. I had to follow up with the servers twice! The servers, on two separate occasions, asked us back what we ordered. We were only 3 total so I don't imagine it'd be difficult to remember our orders. When I looked around, none of the other customers had their food either. The food was definitely not worth the wait. My friend was served cold mashed potatoes and undercooked sausages. Oh, and hot coffees, although bottomless, are now self serving! I'm not sure what has changed since my last visit but it was one of our worst brunch experiences. read more

I understand that breakfast on a late Sunday morning might take a while to get to the table, but we waited more than 30 minutes for two plates of eggs, hash browns, and toast. Sitting under umbrellas on the patio on a lovely day made the wait tolerably pleasant, but when the food arrived, my poached eggs and her over-easy eggs were both undercooked. Translucent whites aren't fun to eat. Worse, my poached eggs had a pronounced sour taste - a sign of far too much vinegar in the poaching water. The waitress took our feedback graciously and relayed it to the single short-order cook working that day. Craig's showed signs of serious understaffing yesterday. Given the full tables, I'll bet the food is competently prepared when the restaurant is fully staffed. read more

Iced coffee is really terribly burnt and undrinkable. Not a deal breaker. The owner chooses to cook solo, so we waited 45 minutes for 2 eggs Benedict's before having to walk out. We weren't the only table that walked out, so it might be best to consider hiring a second set of hands. Servers were great, though. Now we are off to play golf on an empty stomach. Thanks, Craig's! read more

This is a nice little cafe. It fills up fast, so be prepared to wait a bit. The wait is well worth it! The servers are very friendly and the make you feel welcome. The food and delicious and the atmosphere is very comfortable. I visited Craig's Cafe several times while in Quincy and I highly recommend you do the same, if you are in the area. One word sums it up...."Fantastic" read more

The server is rude! Fire that lady or u'll have bad reputation! No matter how good ur food is if its served by a rude bitter lady whos prejudice its not a good place to go back to and enjoy the moment. Educate ur employees please. AND the dooooooor!!!! It slams really hard when someone opens and closes it. Its not hard or expensive to fix it. read more

Craig's Cafe - We asked for hotsauce and this is what she put on the table. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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Started off well but went down hill quickly. We were sat pretty quickly by the window by a friendly hostess and the friendly waitress came over quickly to take our drink order. Orange juice and water came quickly and we gave our order after about 5 minutes. Wife went to bathroom and 5 minutes later waitress tells us no more french toast when we specifically came for french toast. But, we were offered waffles instead. So that was strike number 1, then the waffles come without any whip cream. The waitress said that there was no whip cream left?!? I mean what kind of place are they running. If you're out of ingredients go out and get more!!! read more

Craig's Cafe - Inside - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

Had a terrific Saturday lunch before a rained out outdoor orchestra pops concert. The food was wonderful. Although we felt the service was a little slow, it was a nice place to relax, talk, and have a great meal--two variations on eggs Benedict. We'll absolutely come back again! read more

The wait was outrageous and some lack of service although the young women was really nice and the young man who was clearing the tables. Food was okay, the coffee station was empty expect the decaf. I don't think I'll be back there if I have plans afterwards. read more

Love the food and service! The self serve coffee station is fun, so many flavors of coffee to choose from. Great location too, you can walk around Quincy Center to burn off those breakfast calories Cozy spot, I really like the mixed industrial and wood combo. read more

Best breakfast in Quincy!! In town visiting and this was definitely a place on my list to stop. The egg and hash dish was delicious!! Well cooked veggies and the serving size was PLENTIFUL! The only thing keeping my review from 5 stars is the Cafe was out of ice during our visit, leaving us with warm drinks. But the food definitely made up for it! read more

Craig's Cafe - Scrambled Egg Hash with bagel and cream cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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Terrible. I had the Irish Benedict with potatoes. The eggs yolks were well done/hard; the potatoes were stuck together - the cook probably did not move them around while cooking them, and they were tasteless; and the corned beef hash was burnt in some parts. The coffee was good, but it's a very small mug, and it's self serve. read more

Craig's seems to be a Quincy quintessential for brunch. I drove about an hour to meet with a friend here. To be honest, the food did not impress me much. But our server was so friendly and awesome, that it made up for it. I would say the food is average, but overall you wouldn't be disappointed with a visit. I loved the community feel, and they offered outside seating which was nice. Also, their cold brew is phenomenal. Do get yourself one! We shared pancakes which were pretty yummy. read more

I'm going to have to update my review. The overall customer service has gone down, due to the fact that they always seem to be busy, even when you call your order in. Sometimes they give wait times of 1.5 hours during the weekend, other times 20 minutes. You can come right on time to pick up, or even an hour later - they will still take another 10-15 before they get to you. They seem to seat everyone first (even if they came through the door after you did) and refill all drink order before they let you pay for your food that's been sitting on the counter the entire time. The other thing, food quality has seemingly gone down, but I have only noticed this for one dish. I normally won't be this hard on an establishment, but I feel like this is worth mentioning. The crab Benedict no longer comes with a crab cake, but rather a canned salmon croquette with .05 oz of crab. And for that, I am upset as they are not the same. Otherwise, this is a solid brunch place in Quincy Center area. But after moving back to Quincy and ordering from Craig's for several months, i think it's fair to say that some things need to change. Either more staff or less menu items that are done perfectly. read more

Craig's Cafe - The crab cakes in the Crab Cake Benedict seem to now include canned salmon and little bits of crab :/ - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

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I'm a Brooklyn born, NYC native, new to the area, and found this gem on Yelp. Craigs feels like home, food is excellent quality, presented with care, and the friendliest staff; you could ask for no better on both counts. I had Craigs salads for lunch more than a few times, every time was great. Salads were really fresh and creative in their execution. Craig is super friendly as is the rest of the staff; if I had got the Quincy job, I would eat here many times a week. read more

Time for an update! My five star review has not wavered from before because Craig's is awesome. I was really hungover from the wine expo and needed a carby fix. What comes to mind? This place. Given that's today's a holiday, I called and Tom, the owner, let me know that Craig's was open and so my husband and I dropped in. The specials that this establishment advertises are original, tasty, and packs a punch when it comes to flavor. I've never been disappointed here at all especially when it comes to their specials menu. Today I decided to order The Winter Storm, which is a platter of buttered toast, home fries, peppers and onions topped with two poached eggs, salsa, and sour cream. It also includes chipotle sauce, which I'm not too fond of but my husband was glad to take it off my hands. I asked for hots, and this went splendidly with my hangover cure from this lovely local restaurant. I had about four cups of their caramel nut biscotti coffee. I cannot pass that up...I just can't. :) As always, thanks for an awesome meal, and I wish I were around for lunch on the weekdays. Sometime soon I hope!! read more

Craig's Cafe - I Need a Nap Eggs Benedict. Poached eggs atop stuffed French toast (cheese and bacon) and home fries. Satisfying and nap worthy. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Quincy, Massachusetts

The food was good and came out hot. However the pancakes were undercooked and lacked toppings in which we added. We waited a very long time for the food to come out, to the point where we needed to as the waitress for updates. For brunch food, we waited for 40+ minutes. read more

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I've been living in Quincy for 5 years now, and Craig's Cafe has become my favorite breakfast & lunch place! The line is out the door on weekends for breakfast, but the wait is so worth it! The breakfast specials change every weekend. The breakfast plates come with coffee, and I love seeing what fun flavors are out that day. One of my favorite coffee flavors at Craig's is Parkers Maple because it brings my memory back to visiting Parkers Maple Barn as a kid. I highly recommend the "Craig's Benedict" - it's always amazingly delicious. Visiting for lunch? You can't go wrong with a burger or the BLAT sandwich (bacon, lettuce, avocado, & tomato). The food here is wonderful but the friendly staff keep me visiting at least once a week. Tom (the owner) often checks in on tables to see how the food was cooked, and chat if he has time. Dave, one of the waiters, learned my name after just a few weeks of my stopping by, and he greats both me & my husband by our names when we walk in the door...even if it's a crazy crowded weekend service day. So, definitely stop by Craig's Cafe for breakfast or lunch when you're in the area! Just don't cut me in line for a table. read more

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