Excellent vibes and pancakes. The rest of the food is great but nothing to write home about. But their pancakes--incredible

** Patty Melt Review ** Centrally located diner on Mount Auburn Street. Just like your childhood amusement park, a little run down but still fun to visit. Lengthy menu. Open griddle. Stools, tables, booths. -- Patty Melt: A bit of a diversion from the classic, with a choice of bread, gobs of bright orange cheddar (odd but doable), and a very moist pile of caramelized onions (very good). I steered it back to mainstream with rye, which was lightly buttered and griddled. Beef ordinary of flavor (neutral), but cooked to a juicy medium rare (pretty good). -- Fries (with the patty melt): Plentiful, dark, extra crisp (overcooked), and with many broken short ones (a half inch or shorter). Nevertheless, a decent serving. -- Coleslaw (with the patty melt): Very thin sliced and crisp, with very little dressing. Overall, a decent enough visit with no real highlights, lowlights, or lowlifes. An easy 3. read more

See all

Excellent sour cream pancakes. Real maple syrup is the default, as it should be. I had a side of the Greek sausage, which I wouldn't do again. The flavor profile was just wrong for the pancakes. My bad. My waitress was very helpful and attentive. The vibe is classic diner. So, austere. I will go again if I'm in the area. read more

We went once for dinner than then the next morning for breakfast. I had sweet potato pancakes that were delicious. All produce was fresh at dinner. Highly recommend! read more

Went there the other night for dinner. I've been going there on and off for 1520 years. I was a great place to eat so many options. It's like a cheesecake factory menu. It took me like 30 minutes to figure out what I wanted cause I wanted all of it, we settled on the apple fritters as an appetizer unbelievable so tasty there wasn't much apple in it, but it didn't matter my favorite food in the world is fried dough the waitresses, and all the staff there were so friendly, helpful patient just great people. My girlfriend got a tuna melt and looked phenomenal. She loved it. Fries were great as always. I ended up getting their special pancakes that had blueberries in it. The pancakes were great. The blueberries did not compliment it at all, so I didn't really eat much of it, but it didn't matter. It was a great experience. I would recommended for everyone. read more

Solid choice for breakfast! The meals are consistently delicious. The sweet potato pancakes are 5 stars on their own- perfectly moist and sweet with syrup. My bacon and cheddar omelet is always good, breakfast potatoes are perfect. Gets busy but staff does well managing the wait and we've sat at the counter when tables are unavailable. Exactly what you picture when you hear "diner"! read more

Inpatient waitress did not hv any patience when taking our order. She offered a box the moment we slowed down prob 30 min into eating. We can not hv a conversation over meal. and were asked to leave after we packed the food because there is a line outside. I hv been coming here for 3 years. There is always a line in this diner for the past 3 years but they are rushing ppl to leave now for profit. Trying to relax after working all week unfortunately its not a very chill diner. Food is average but price is still standard boston premium. You can find better experiences elsewhere at that price range read more

The food would be a million stars. The ambiance, a million stars. Typically, our service has been fabulous. I think there was a new person working today- she was pleasant, but she left us sitting at our table forever. She never offered us more coffee, she never checked on us, (and I really wanted to order a pancake. ) We had to flag her down to get the check , after we were sitting with our empty plates and trash stacked for 20 minutes. I don't think it was intentional, but maybe this server needs a check in? And just a reminder that it's nice to check on your tables- especially when it isn't busy at all. read more

Deluxe was and is THE SPOT to stop after a night out. You can't miss with the breakfast basics or with a burger - it's all good!

Solid breakfast choice for classic breakfast fair. I wouldn't say I was blown away, but I wasn't disappointed either. The atmosphere is vintage, the service is efficient. read more

I have been coming to this restaurant with my family for nearly 20 years, and I have always enjoyed both the food and the service. That is why my visit last week, my first in more than a year, was so disappointing. I came with a friend visiting from California, and from the moment we walked in, the experience felt completely different from what I remembered. We were not greeted when we entered. When we reached our table, a young, unprofessional woman who seemed to be running the show came over and literally threw the menus at us. We were genuinely taken aback. About 30 seconds later, another server came over and asked whether we were ready to order, before we had even had a chance to read the menu. It felt rushed and disorganized. When my coffee arrived, the server spilled it on both the table and the floor near my feet, then walked away without cleaning it up. At the end of the meal, we asked for a box for our leftovers. After waiting about five minutes, my friend finally got up and took one from a nearby shelf while our server was attending to other tasks. I have never left a restaurant without tipping before, but this was the first time I felt the service did not warrant one. I do not know whether management has changed or whether the restaurant was short-staffed for the summer, but the restaurant was only about half full on a mid-August Friday morning, not a particularly hectic brunch period. I hope this was an isolated experience, because I have many good memories of this place and would like to see it return to the standard it maintained for so many years. read more

What a menu! I'm always pleasantly surprised by the endless and tasty options provided in this diner's multi-page menu. There is something for everyone. Excellent homestyle quality. Favorite diner for decades. read more

A true diner experience. I got the classic breakfast with a stack of pancakes. Service was quick and to the point. It is a total local joint and full of regulars, you can just tell. I was happy to make this stop, even though the food was very basic, because of the overall experience. It was a warm spot to start off the day with a cup of coffee and a basic breakfast. read more

See all

Extremely disappointed. Terrible rushed service. Our server was straight up mean. The mimosas we ordered were made with day old prosecco that had gone flat. Server took our meals away while asking us if we were done (we were not). Terrible first experience and we won't be going back. read more

I had the veggie omelet that had mushrooms, broccoli and onion. It only included two eggs while most places offer a three egg omelet. I knocked down the rating one star for the serving sizes. I had the salad in lieu of hash browns. There seemed like there was sufficient staff to handle the number of people. I did not have any problems with service. The prices were reasonable but the serving size was on the smaller side. I would return if going out for breakfast. It is at a convent location in Watertown. read more

Deluxe Town Diner - Veggie omlet - Diners Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

See all

Deluxe Town Diner generously donates to the nearby elementary school for our annual cultural event every year - they are a huge supporter of the local community. The food is delicious and the owner is so kind and welcoming. Highly recommend the mac and cheese - this was a kid fan favorite at our event! read more

Wait staff was great. They were on their game and in good spirits. The ambiance was nice too- bustling, yet comfortable and welcoming. The eggs had a funky taste - hard to describe - it was kind of like the taste of bad water. I prefer a crisper home fry than they serve. I was happy that they tasted good and were homemade, which is essential. read more

No frills, old school diner, which is exactly what a diner is supposed to be. Long bar counter seating and good amount of booth seatings. Looks old school but very clean. They have a lot of regulars that come in, where they knew their names and last orders. The servers were quick and attentive. The moment we sat down, our server came by to get our drink orders. Large menu selection of breakfast and lunch items. We got the deluxe egg sandwich (you can choose between a variety of breads or bagels) and hungry man plate (this was a large portion - we chose bagel and pancakes (not shown, ate it then remembered, but you get 2 fairly big pieces). Place normally gets pretty packed but today it was little less than half full probably due to credit cards machine were down, so was cash only for today). read more

See all

What the heck, this place is amazing. We put our names on the list and were called in about 15 minutes. They took our coffee and food order. We ordered fish and chip, Johnny Cakes, and a Veggie burger. First off you cannot find good johnny cakes outside of RI. These were perfectly made, crispy and an excellent crunch. The fish and chips were sweet and the portion size HUGE. The black bean veggie burger was I am told excellent. Ambiance is perfect for a diner. It is not the Four Seasons. LOL. Highly recommend the food and the fabulous wait staff. read more

Love all their food especially breakfast items. It's all good. Not your typical diner..... It's not a greasy spoon. Excellent quality all around. The ambience is the standard chatter and some music. If you hit it right the Red Sox will be on TV! I find the service very good. Nice that they have adequate staffing on the real busy times of day. read more

Food is very good and service was good Strong family atmosphere. We now visit weekly read more

Like this place, the service is quick and attentive. Old school style, but clean. There offer quite options. The waffle is made with the same of their pancakes batter, I like it. read more

Deluxe Town Diner - Waffle, hungry person platters, spicy Portuguese pork sausage. - Diners Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

I've been here around 4-5 times and I love it. Definitely my #1 breakfast place in the area. Service is always great. Food is well priced. Menu is HUGE. Food is delicious. The sour cream flapjacks are crazy good. + it's a train car?!? It is so cute and a lovely place to eat Love it here! Recommend sooo much!!! read more

See all

Consistently inconsistent. Sometimes the food is great sometimes its pretty lousy. Sometimes the service is fast and good sometimes you wait forever and they mess up your order. Seens like it depends on when you go and what you order. Classic diner inside and out, not plush or comfy just basic. When its busy its pretty crammed in there. I reccomend sticking to breakfast food. read more

Add this place to your list! This is a classic diner with great food and great service. The portions are huge and the menu has reasonable prices. My go to is the deluxe colossal hungry person special. You get your choice or a short stack of pancakes or French toast, two eggs any style, homefries, toast, a protein, and bottomless coffee for $15. The pancakes and the homefries are my favorite!! They have a ton of seating, but if it's too busy you could always sit at the bar. Regardless it's worth the wait. There is street parking, but that can get hard when it's busy. This is in Watertown so there isn't a train. Love this place! I'd go to this diner so much more if I lived closer. read more

Deluxe Town Diner - Diners Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

See all

Based on all the reviews I expected much more from this little diner. The place was 1/2 empty for lunch time - should've been a sign... Overall the food was OK. They were out of almost all of the blue plate specials, which my friend from California wanted to go just for them. I had the turkey club - it was incredibly dry and had no flavor whatsoever - the french fries were the best part. My friend had fish n chips and said they were good. The tuna melt that our other friend had was just average. The prices are a bit high for what you get even with inflation. Definitely not a place I will look to come back to. read more

Yes! Give me The Hungry Man Big breakfast! My bf and I came in for brunch Sunday morning and it was very busy, luckily we found seats at the bar. I wanted the works! Pancakes, eggs, bacon, toast, coffee and after looking at their big menu I decided on their deluxe big man hungry breakfast which had everything that I wanted. The service was great! After taking our order the super friendly waitress made sure my cup of coffee was always full! She literally kept filling it up which I loved! The eggs were cooked perfectly and the pancakes were so soft and chewy! The bacon was nice and salty and I can't believe I devoured the whole full plate of food! My bf really liked his pancakes too! We were so happy we had breakfast here! We can't wait to come back! read more

See all

Town Diner was my go to for weekend brunch. Food was always delicious and the pancakes were to die for. I decided to take my family for a mid-week breakfast. We didn't have to wait very long to be seated, as there were few tables being occupied. Service was good, and food was ok. read more

Stopped by with my bf and a friend. Got the Smoked Salmon and Egg sandwich and it was really good, waitress was patient and kind while I was ordering and choosing my type of bread. Unfortunately, the home fries felt a little underseasoned and needed the addition of hot sauce or ketchup to feel complete. read more

Deluxe Town Diner - Smoked Salmon Sandwich with Egg - Diners Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Great corned beef hash! Love all the pancake options too. Quick and good service too.

Always tasty and bustling. A staple of the area. Sometimes service is a bit gruff, but that's part of the diner vibe.

Always a classic, family friendly, receptive to custom orders, kind staff, consistently cozy and charming. Healthy options and diner standards. read more

The deluxetown diner hasn't changed in years. It harkens back to a different era. Unfortunately the prices do not harken back... They are very current. I live in Fall River and things are definitely cheaper there. Which makes sense. We're near Boston. I saw Rhode Island johnnycakes on the menu and had to try them. I've always wondered what they are. They're made from cornmeal and contain no wheat. They also contain no flavor. Very bland. I didn't care for them. That's all I got so I can't write a very detailed review. read more

We were visiting relatives in Watertown and decided to try this place for lunch. It was very busy on a Friday at lunchtime but we were quickly seated. The menu is vast and has everything from salads to burgers to sandwiches and even breakfast. Our party opted for a reuben sandwich, a burger, a Cobb salad, and an Asian chicken salad. Service and price were good read more

Cutest diner in the corner of Watertown! This was our go to spot for late night shenanigans. Food was great and the staff gives you the homey feels. read more

This is a wonderful discovery! Do not be deterred by the outward appearance, this place is an extraordinary representative of the diners. I loved 50 years ago! Great service, excellent non-pretentious coffee, many different varieties of eggs and other breakfasts (served all day)., Classic white, ceramic coffee mugs, and wonderful diner kitch. If you are a fan of inexpensive, excellent breakfasts, and traditional diners this place is a must visit! Certified 100% fresh on rotten tomatoes. read more

Deluxe Town Diner - diners waiting for customers - Diners Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

There are not enough spaces in this review to hit it all. This place is super small. You will wait for a table BUT is it worth it. YES. While visiting the area I came with a friend. Breakfast was Devine. Eggs perfectly cooked crunchy potatoes perfect toast. We sat at the counter I was impressed. I came back the next day with a different friend and we got a booth and I proceeded to order absolutely everything I wanted to try, Living in Ohio I knew this was my one shot to try everything. Dorothy said let's do this. We ordered Blintzes what can I say I am a New York Girl I have had the best of the best, these did not disappoint. The Potato Pancakes had a crispy crunch that although not how I would make them had a rather flavorful content that I absolutely enjoyed every single bite. Dorothy had Over easy eggs cooked to perfection and a bagel so fresh and lightly toasted. Her dish came with thick sausage slices and the most yummy French toast I have ever tried. The home style potatoes were crispy and full of softness and flavor. The order of pancakes did not disappoint I had about 5 bites and agreed that this pancake was by far the richest and most loved I had ever tasted. I had an egg dish covered in cheese with ham and it was my absolute favorite of it all. Hot fresh coffee , amazing personable staff members and Dorothy took a ton of food home to her hubby as well we ate our way through tasting but the serving sizes are way too much. Prices are reasonable, Not a Fancy place but truly a Diamond in the middle of a lovely town. I am a foodie and this place had me at my first bite. Can't wait to return this spring. To try the lunch menu. Or perhaps redo the perfect breakfast. read more

See all

i cannot keep saying this!!!!! their french toast (there has to be something addicting added to the mix) read more

Deluxe Town Diner - Best French toast in Massachusetts. - Diners Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

See all

This was a delicious and very filling breakfast! Definitely come here if you are hungry. My friends and I came around 1pm on a Sunday and had about a 20 minute wait. It was well worth it. Food came out relatively quickly and was so yummy. Thanks! read more

Deluxe Town Diner - deluxe hungry person breakfast with pancakes home fries white toast scrambled eggs - Diners Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

See all

Nice place to grab some sandwiches on the way home. The reuben isn't bad. The interior makes it look like you're at an old timey place.