This nondescript side of the road hole in the wall would be perfect for a visit from Triple D! The outside looks deceiving as once you enter you'll feel right at home with the cozy decor and friendly people. The food is homemade and plentiful and the prices are well below the other places in the area. The best part of my visit was listening to the conversation and fun banter between the owners and the locals who also pulled me, a complete stranger, into the mix. Dad's is located just minutes away from the famous Tree House Brewery. I would be hard pressed to not stop here again for breakfast or lunch if I happen to be in the area again. read more

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I went recently. I actually got French toast. It's definitely cash only. They take calls for take out too. The service is extremely nice and friendly. There is a small town atmosphere there too. It's really nice! read more

Desperately looking ahead on the maps app for a local place to stop along our route and came across Dad's. Sounded like a cozy place to stop and we verified we had cash on hand We were happy we stopped! It's small, but we were seated right away. It was around lunchtime and daughter could still order the chocolate chip pancakes. We ordered a variety of items and everything was delicious. read more

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Great food, friendly staff, solid local breakfast spot. The coffee's hot and the food comes out quick. The specials are always delicious and they've got the staples covered. One of our favorites for sure, they'll keep you coming back. read more

So first let's clear something up. It's breakfast food on the side of the highway not 5 star dining. Breakfast being my favorite meal I stopped in my journey by. Omelet was well cooked. French toast was good (you could smell the cinnamon) Home fries are bland but honestly that's what you get more than seasoned ones at most places lately. The real charm of this place is the service. Family place with decent food and warm friendly service. If you're only going for the home fries, you'll be disappointed, but if you're going for a meal somewhere that you can have a conversation and won't leave hungry this is your spot. I will absolutely stop by again for a meal. read more

Great old fashioned diner. Many choices. Great food very reasonable price. Bring cash. read more

Dad's - Easy, friendly place. - Diners Near Me - Charlton, Massachusetts

The food, the service the price all fantastic! We've been several times, and I've never had anything but a great meal!

Definitely a Local Favorite Small place located on north side route 20, ok for right turn in but no left turn. Small parking area located in front. We were between breakfast and Lunch so had no problem getting a table. Definitely a local favorite, saw no other tourist. Atmosphere basically none, strictly local casual jeans, t shirt and boots. Waitress was friendly and courteous but took care of the locals first then got to us. Menu had a large variety of choices for breakfast and lunch. When we finally ordered I had the Western Omelette and my spouse had Eggs and Bacon. Meals were cooked to order and food portions were good size. Meals were tasty. They do have free WiFi. Not sure if we would go back. read more

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There seem to be a lot of good reviews so maybe we hit them on a bad day... My girlfriend got two eggs over easy with home fries and an english muffin. The eggs were a runny mess that she didn't eat and at the end of the meal the waitress actually asked if she wanted a box. To take those eggs home you would have needed to pour them into a cup! The home fries are pretty plain and seem to be flash fried with some onions thrown in but otherwise no spices that I could taste, meh. Her English muffin was good though. I got the veggie omelet which had chopped onions and peppers as well as canned spinach and mushrooms. I was hoping something lighter and semi-healthy but the veggies were actually pretty oily and heavy. (I barely made it to the bathroom when I got home!) The meal came with buttered toast but they must have let the toast sit out a little too long because the butter wasn't melted and the toast was barely warm and very crunchy. (it did seem to be real whipped butter which is nice) We were hoping for better, unfortunately, this was a disappointment... read more

really great environment , the staff is amazing, the food is really good as well. I have went a few times while visiting Massachusetts and will go again on future trips. read more

Love the breakfast. They have amazing omelets. I've never tried their dinners so I can't comment on those

Best lil secret place ! It's super possible to drive right past cause it's a lil place! Prices are amazing and you get heeps of food ! Get your bum over there only serve breakfast and lunch so you need to be tj ere early read more

It is a lot of food if you like that. Average atmosphere. Average food. Good service.

Thursday night special, Prime Rib, baked potato, and salad, $15.95, or a half Chicken, potato and vegetable, $10.95. Both were great. Only two items on Thursday from 3:30 to 7:30 Full menu Friday nights. read more

Had the veggie omelette and my daughter had the western omelette. Both here great. However, we ordered strawberry pancakes for my grandsons and I didn't realize the strawberries would be in the batter and not on top. When they came to the table I simply said I didn't realize it and the waitress chastised me and told me if I wanted them that way I should have said it. I tried to explain that where I come from the fruit is on top was all. Unfortunately she didn't want to hear that. Note to self: if I go back remember to ask for plain pancakes with strawberries on top. Lol read more

Something new is cooking at Dad's! Just had the most amazing prime rib dinner slow cooked to perfection by Jeff. I must admit I am a prime rib snob so I was skeptical. However the first bite which melted in my mouth made me a believer. Turn off your oven, hang up your apron and treat yourself to this delicious meal at Dad's. Only Thursday nights 5:30-7:30 read more

Located right on route 20,I've passed by nearly every day but never stopped in before today. I've never really payed much attention as the place is very unassuming. You walk in and it's just as it seems from the outside...not very big. Don't let that fact fool you as it was still worth the stop. The service was fast and friendly, not necessarily in that order. Our waitress was an army of one, but still attentive. I had an onion and cheese omelet and my bride bacon and eggs. We were each happy with our choices and the portions were a good size. Prices are reasonable Worth the visit if you're in the area. read more

Dad's - Diners Near Me - Charlton, Massachusetts

I could not recommend this place higher. Absolutely fantastic. I went and service was fast and so kind. She joked with us and still gave us plenty of space to enjoy our meal. Refills on drinks came immediately and the food was delicious in large quantity. Nice relaxed diner. It is cash only, however she held our tab for us to go get cash and made us feel totally comfortable despite us messing up!! read more

Even though I looked at the pictures on yelp, they didn't prepare me for what we walked into. It really is a small little diner by the side of the road. The staff are lovely, the food was decent, and the prices were great. The breakfast menu allows you to build your own breakfast, at quite an economical rate. The person I dined with noted that they haven't seen a menu in years that had items under one dollar, as in 75 cents! Cash only. If you're in the area, and you need a breakfast spot, it's decent. Probably not worth going out of your way for, but good. Just keep in mind that it's small, kitschy, and has a country-town kind of feel. Not that there's anything wrong with that! read more

This place was so good! We were just driving through the area and decided to stop and we're so glad we did. Super friendly staff, quiet and relaxed inside, and food was great! Pricing was also very reasonable. I would highly recommend a visit! read more

Dad's - Diners Near Me - Charlton, Massachusetts

Dad's was (to quote Bob Ross; the PBS painter) a happy little accident. We needed a breakfast place close to another place that we were visiting and this is diner could have easily been a destination. Portions were huge and delicious. I had an omelette, husband had the hash. Excellent food and service! read more

Portions are decent size for the money, service ehhh ok would expect better from a small place like this, food I had a Popeye omelet thing had more salty butter on it then I care to ever eat, coffee was also very sweet I'm not a big Sugar fan and it tasted like they put sugar in the coffee. Probably will never go there again, new to the area trying different places, I'll avoid this place for sure. read more

Great service, great food, decent portions and mostly the best sausages I have ever tried!! I didn't try their prime rib yet but soon will. Highly recommended. read more

I've been by this place hundreds of times and never stopped, lucky for me I was really early to where I had to be so I stopped in for breakfast. It's a small place which is how I like a diner, with a cute country decor. The waitress and cook, Dad I assume, were super friendly and the food was ready quick and tasted great. Crunchy home fries, eggs prepared perfectly and a mound of bacon, can't beat it. Coffee was fresh and hot. I don't usually go by during their open hours, but if I do I will stop again. read more

Awesome breakfast! Had steak benedict and loaded homesfries had bacon chili onions peppers in it...yummy meal in itself. Food was awesome...only took a point away cause was kind of dark...bathrooms could have been cleaner. But staff and food was #1. read more

As a waitress at Dad's (an acronym for Donld A. Daigle) for the last 18 years, I must say the family atmosphere cannot be beat. We serve huge portions and if you leave hungry, it's your own fault. Be sure to check out the daily specials and the everyday specials posted on the wall. We DO HAVE handicapped parking and we have handicap access on the side of the building. The size of the building is deceiving. The diner can hold up to 80 people at a time. Be sure to get there early on a Sunday, the waiting line starts around 10 am. read more

Great bunch of people run this place and the atmosphere is great. This is where the locals eat:) Don't be afraid of the locals - they're very friendly:) Be sure to stop by Friday night for their awesome fish specials! read more

As soon as my husband and I saw this little place we knew we just had to try it- small with no frills. And seemed busy and full of friendly locals- always a good sign! We had the best breakfast I have had in ages- bacon, sausage, kielbasa- eggs, toast and home fries. So much food and Quality!! Food. Wish we lived closer- just passing through to go to Brimfield Fair. Highly recommend this place! read more

People love this place and it's sort of where the townies gather for breakfast or a quick bite. Food is good as breakfasts go, and there's plenty but our biggest complaint was that it was dirty. The A/C near the table we were seated at was covered in greasy dust, the floors were old and in need of updating and our coffee cups were badly stained. Doesn't everyone give their coffee and tea cups a wipe with some type of Clorox from time to time? This place definitely should. The waitress swept the door beside us while we and others were eating which I found disturbing. Friendly and for the most part attentive unless a conversation flares up with one of the locals. Plenty of parking. Casual. It seems to be a favorite and they might have cleaned the place up now due to Covid but great breakfast can be found in a lot of places and we won't be in any hurry to go back. Does Charlton have a board of health? read more

This place is awesome. The food is excellent and the staff is friendly. I've been eating there about a year and half now and go back every week. They are open Friday nite till 8pm for seafood. Their seafood chowder is the best, a must have. Give the place a try! read more

Consistantly fresh, tasty food at great prices. A friendly and accommodating staff of nice folks. Down home goodness, so glad places like Dad's still exist. read more

Nice place for breakfast! Food was a typical diner menu with lots of options. Lots of seating. Our only qualm was the coffee was sub par and it was freezing the whole time read more

Dad's isn't very healthy- but it's delicious! I grew up in Charlton and come here often when I come home. The pancake special (one bluberry, one strawberry, one banana, one pineapple) is really good, but it's a lot of pancake! You can order most things a la carte so you can build your own breakfast. The coffee is pretty good too, and the service is always spectacular (my mom, Beth, is a waitress there and is very good at her job! say hi to her when you go!). They also get an A for creativity- last time we went they had a bacon cheeseburger omelette! Prices are reasonable, service is fast, and it's an easy to get to location on route 20. read more

A wonderful little hole in the wall restaurant that is very small but has big portions for very little money. The chocolate chip pancakes where the last thing that I had at dads recently and they where amazing! The chocolate chips where perfect and cake itself was nice and fluffy. The scrambled eggs are wonderful also. There always fluff filled if you add a little bit of salt it might be the best scrambled eggs yoy have ever had. But the chocolate chip pancakes are the ones to stride for if you go to this small yellow building right on the highway. read more

I had eaten here several years ago and wasn't too impressed. I returned last month with my kids and was pleasantly impressed & have changed my mind about the place. I had remembered the place being dark and tiny. When I returned it was bigger than it looks and it seemed brighter & more enviting. I'm not sure if they did any remodeling or redecorating or what. Anyways, the food was yummy! I had the sausage & cheese omelet and homefries. The homefries were perfection!!!!! Loved it. The kiddos had an order of chocolate chip pancakes that they split. Next time I think I'll just order them 1 pancake each tho. They aren't big eaters. It is cash only tho. That's the only downfall. I don't usually have cash on me. They do have crayons and coloring books, but it's a help yourself type situation I guess. We didn't know when we sat down. My kids saw some other kids going to get crayons and coloring books around the corner out of view. Our waitress eventually mentioned it to them not long before our food came. read more

Who doesn't love a good breakfast at Dad's. Great little diner. Not always the fastest service (when they get busy), but always friendly. Best coffee around! My only complaint is that they are cash only. read more

The food is off the charts We were there for the only night they were open for dinner "fish and chips " Friday I had the "cape cod Reuben " and my wife had the pot roast The term "melt in your mouth " truly applies to the pot roast and the Reuben was unreal It's a family run dive-y looking place but the food is wonderful read more

An amazing place to have breakfast. They know my order by heart and never fail to bring amazing diner fare. Prices are good and the service friendly and speedy, highly recommend to anyone who likes good old fashioned American breakfast read more

Awesome home fries, glad we stopped in. Best local breakfast place to go so far. We will be back

Great place to go for breakfast. Food is great and they give you a ton. I never leave hungry and waitstaff is great and always checking on you. read more