We wandered into Dempsey's on a whim for a late breakfast and were pleasantly surprised. A bright sunny space with solid diner-style breakfast and lunch fare accompanied by fast and friendly service. Texas toast, eggs Benedict, and a BLT were all excellent so what's not to like? I think we've found a new spot to add to our roster of breakfast destinations. (To be fair, the coffee wasn't great. But very few diners have great coffee these days.) read more

Wtf happened to the absolute best breakfast place? I'm so sad. The food is still decent. However, the server recommended a cinnamon bagel with a bacon egg and cheese. What?! It was good with an asiago bagel. The prices have skyrocketed- breakfast items are all over $10. $13 for two slices of french toast, $11 for a bacon, egg and cheese. Most menu items are around $20. Yelp, change the price point for Dempsey's. The check came with an automatic 18% + tip suggestion. That irks me. 15% is an acceptable tip. I used to recommend Dempsey's. Not anymore. There is nothing special about it anymore. read more

We came on a weekend morning and it was surprisingly nearly empty. Place was clean with classic diner vibes, but when I opened the menu I had a bit of sticker shock. I understand everything is more expensive these days, but $20 for an omelette with homefries and toast at a diner is steep. The western omelette was pretty solid and the homefries looked good but weren't seasoned at all. Our server forgot about us and I had to go to the register to ask for our coffees to be refilled and get hot sauce. They were really nice, but not attentive. It was strange because there was a pile of staff just hanging out, not doing a lot, waiting for a rush I suppose. While the omelette was good, the prices and inattentive service wouldn't bring me back. read more

Dempsey's Breakfast and Lunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

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Although the blueberry muffin was excellent, 40 cents to grill it? Absurd! $4 for a cup of coffee!! Won't be back. Can't wait for the Paul Revere to reopen. read more

Never leave reviews but this place is a scam. Overpriced and incorrect menu prices. uncomfortable crowded tight booths and the menu prices are all wrong. Scam job and they tell people that it is extra for credit card pricing but the cash price is also wrong. Way overpriced food and scam artist menu pricing. Will never return read more

Haven't been in years and won't return. Twenty bucks for eggs??? What a complete rip off! You are located on Salem St in Medford not at the Ritz in Boston!!! Way overpriced for breakfast ...total gouging and the food is just OK read more

The food is good but it's nothing to write home about. The real issue is the prices, you can go .2 miles away to classic cafe and pay 1/3 of the price. I highly recommend you don't go to a place that takes pride in ripping their customers off read more

Will not return. I went here for breakfast with my young old son. They were not transparent about the cost of add-ons or the fact that the pricing on their menu is for cash-only transactions, and using a card has a surcharge. I have no problem with passing on card fees to customers, but this should be disclosed before orders are placed, and certainly before someone's card is charged a higher price than advertised without their knowledge or consent. Also, the waitress asked my son if he wanted cheese with his side of scrambled egg and he said yes; then we were unexpectedly charged $2 for the cheese (more than the cost of the egg, incidentally) even though she never mentioned an upcharge and cheese isn't listed on the menu as an added cost for sides.  I only found out about the added charges when I asked to pay and the waitress brought a handheld payment device that had only the final price on it, which was higher than I expected. I asked if I could see the breakdown (in my experience, restaurants normally show you the bill before they ask you to pay; this did not happen here). She gave it to me and everything on the bill was slightly higher than the prices listed on the menu. Giving the benefit of the doubt, I asked if perhaps the menu had not been updated to reflect current pricing. She said, no, that wasn't it, rather that there was a discount if you paid cash. But a discount is by definition a reduction in the usual price of something (i.e. the menu prices), whereas in this case they were effectively imposing an undisclosed surcharge to the advertised prices. Also worth noting that I was never asked if I wanted to pay in cash. I asked to speak with the manager, who chastised me that "when you go to a store and get food, you should expect to pay for it" and looked at me blankly when I said "yes, but I expect to pay the listed price." He also tried to pressure me into paying the higher prices, saying "it's not that much more," as if that meant I was being unreasonable and should just fork out, rather than recognizing they could have easily made good on their listed prices. They eventually took the $2 cheese off but not the other charges. The food itself was ok, but not great. When the scrambled egg came, to our surprise it was covered in two squares of American cheese that were only lightly melted. I see that someone else on yelp had the same experience more than a year ago and the manager acknowledged the feedback, but evidently they are continuing to do the same thing. Maybe some people like this but it is an unusual way to serve scrambled eggs and was not our cup of tea. Dissapointing dining and interpersonal experience. read more

We were the only people in the restaurant and still had awful service. Poor management and ridiculous prices. Food is decent but not worth it. Want to love this place just because it's been around forever, but unfortunately cannot back this business any longer. "Cash discount" is their excuse to scam people. They say they charge 5% more for credit card but it's way more than 5%. They don't provide a receipt for a reason. I'd take your money elsewhere. read more

Dempsey's is the perfect neighborhood breakfast joint. Everyone is so nice inside too. It has a classic diner vibe inside and a nice big menu with plenty of breakfast and lunch options. I absolutely love their flavored iced coffee! So delicious. read more

Dempsey's Breakfast and Lunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Love Dempsey's. It will be hard to find a better omelette. Nothing fancy as far as atmosphere but if you're there for food, it's definitely the place to go. The people are all really nice, too! read more

This is a neighborhood haunt we've heard a lot about, so we had to try it. Too expensive for diner food. Sorry! I ordered eggs with cheese and it was a slice of cheese on top of the eggs. Not melted. That was a major surprise and have to note that's not how I expected the scrambled eggs with cheese. Overall, would not recommend. read more

Best Breakfast place in Medford. The food was fantastic and the service was unbelievable. A secret to share; order grilled slice tomato's with Feta. Not on the menu so you have to ask. It goes great with an omelet. Also special thank you to Senator Ed Markey for making our two friends feel very special today. read more

Everyone I know who has eaten here absolutely loves it! As a Greek food fanatic, I'm happy to see lots of Greek-inspired menu options in addition to standard breakfast and lunch options. Whether you're grabbing a bite for breakfast or stopping by for lunch, you'll leave here satisfied! read more

Dempsey's Breakfast and Lunch - Chicken gyro with sweet potato fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Today me and husband Wanted to get breakfast. We spent over $50.00 we each got 2 eggs, bacon, toast and home fries and my husband added 2 pancakes. I think that is ridiculous! $3.99 for bacon and was not told there was more of a charge she asked if we wanted it and we said ok not telling us it costs extra! The breakfast was very good but not worth over $50.00 read more

One Sunday night my cycling called me up and told me let's go to the gym tomorrow. It's too cold for riding so let's lift weights and then get a bite to eat. We drove to Blink Fitness and these did our workout on this cold, dreary day that was still caught in the clutches of the recent holidays. That post-Christmas feeling filled the air and as we left, Jim asked me where we could go eat after hitting the gym. He told me there's a Starbucks eight steps away or this place called Dempseys across the street. I said to Jim still with the holiday airs in the wind, "Lets support a local business. Dempseys." We walked in and a short woman greeted us with a smile. as we sat down, coffees were immediately placed on our table. The food came fast and we were completely impressed with our meal, the service, and the coffee. And for a moment, beyond these frozen streets, this post holiday winter seemed tolerable. Everything tasted better. read more

It's been almost a decade since I went to this place, and it's still the same. We shared the ultimate breakfast, which was plenty for two people. We went on a Sunday, and we didn't wait that long for a table. Service was quick and great. Pancakes are the best here, especially with strawberry compote. Highly recommend. read more

Dempsey's Breakfast and Lunch - Dempsey's ULTIMATE BREAKFAST - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

First time at Dempsey's , this is the place you go to if you want your traditional egg , home fries , meat and toast breakfast. Everything was made fresh and came out quick and hot ! I hope to try their lunch next time I go back , I bet they have yummy sandwiches. read more

Dempsey's Breakfast and Lunch - Ham EGG & CHEESE SANDWICH - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

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I visited this restaurant recently and was impressed. An enjoyable atmosphere and the owner is hand's on. The food that I had was a good portion and very tasty. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

Hi , the food wasn't bad but I don't understand the plastic plates, plastic cups and cafeteria plastic utensils . My dish was sliding all over the table and my knife barely cut my food. If I got take out then ok! But I'm an adult sitting in for a breakfast at a restaurant and everything was plastic like I would give my 5 year old . :( . I won't be visiting again anytime soon. read more

Five stars for my UberEats orders. Simple things can be rated 5 stars too! 1.) fried potatoes are absolutely BOMB! 2.) hearty portions of fries with your sandwich order 3.) the chicken noodle soup is fantastic read more

Doesn't look like much on the outside but a real solid place for breakfast. Deff try their flavored coffees.

This store is the heart of the problem of gentrification. The yuppies take over medford and now they think they can charge 14.99 for chicken and waffles. Conpletely over priced hospital food. Chicken and waffles? More like single chicken patty on top of soggy waffle with a dallop of butter. 8/10 corn muffin though, will go back for only that. Edit: replying to owner. No it was not delivered to me. I picked it up in store and drove 2 minutes to my house. Quality ingredients? There is literally a pre frozen chicken patty on-top of a waffle. You clearly use this patty to make sandwiches. Jeez put some effort into it, cut the patty into slices if ur going to pass this off as a proper meal. Either change the name to "chicken patty and waffle" or take it off the menu. read more

Dempsey's Breakfast and Lunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Local family joint for breakfast! Award winning Dempsey's has over 25 different omelet choices as well as bagels and muffins. I ordered a caramel coffee frappe and a sesame seed bagel, toasted, with bacon and scallion cream cheese. Sit down service or take out availability. Very friendly and helpful. read more

Dempsey's Breakfast and Lunch - Sesame bagel with bacon and scallion cream cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

Great place. Friendly people. BIG Bagel. Really delicious. Just like NYC. YOU a must try

Superb , this is a very laid back restaurant with fantastic service and food. My favorite was the selection of coffee flavors and muffins. I did not try the coffee . But the muffin on the griddle was "chefs kiss" I also thought the price and portions were great. This may be my new go to breakfast spot in the area. 10/10 read more

THEE GO TO PLACE FOR BREAKFAST IN MEDFORD! See all of those awards on their door? Yep, they are legit. George and his crew are welcoming and their food is stupendous. There may be a wait at certain times of the weekend but that's to be expected when the only other option in the area is D&D. The wait at the counter can be a little confusing but you can't blame a place for being too small. The people who already ordered are normally friendly enough to tell you this even if they can't move fully out of the way of the counter. The bagles and muffins are on display to let you know what is still left for the day. I would recommend not arriving after 1 PM because a favorite may already be sold out. I usually get a grilled triple berry muffin (one of the best I've ever had) or a spinach bagel with tomato and egg. Never ever have I had any issues with either product and I'm salivating as I write this thinking about it. My only complaint ever about Dempsey's has been the iced coffee and somebody slacking on figuring out the ratio of beans/water......it was completely watered down and I was unable to consume it. I love the Snicker Doodles flavor which is also a rare find but this was the offending flavor. Even if this one small incident (the other 10x I've gotten iced coffee have been fine) moves it to 4 1/2 stars, we're still rounding up. :) read more

Dempsey's Breakfast and Lunch - Mark as storefront please! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

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Omelets are bland ...I ordered the Mediterranean..food has no seasonings! Please I don't like to order hot sauce to make up for the flavor! Pricey also! read more

Dempsey's is located on the corner across from Asian Corner, and is entered with a single step up. Parking around here seems a bit tricky - be sure to read the signs as many spots note a 1 hour parking limit. Plenty of tables were available at 12:45pm one Saturday. We perused their menu and decided to share a Gyro Omelet (Tomato, Onions, Tzatziki Sauce) $9.75 with English muffin grilled, a side of Potato Pancakes $7.50, and a Grilled Muffin $1.99 (triple berry) between the two of us. We enjoyed our meal though the outstanding part of it in my book was the sweet grilled muffin, served hot with a pleasant surface crisp and soft melting butter. I'd come back. Cash Only, as specified on the menu. read more

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Nice home-style neighborhood breakfast/lunch restaurant in Medford. First visit. I've never had a hotter (temperature) breakfast burrito. Generous portions and fresh ingredients. Friendly service. Will be back. read more

Dempsey's Breakfast and Lunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts

These were the absolute worst scrambled eggs I've ever had, the worst home fries I've ever had, and the bacon was 1 level above the eggs & home fries. How hard is it to scramble eggs? Instead of my 2 scrambled, I received one giant piece of completely flat cooked egg mixture which I had to attempt to scramble myself with my fork. I then found some strings of SOMETHING red that I can only hope came from the bacon, attached to the disgusting and barely cooked home fries. So I didn't even touch the wheat toast which was so soaked in butter the bread was halfway dissolved. And this is during quarantine, so I paid $21 for the nastiest breakfast I've ever attempted to eat. I basically paid $21 for 2 lousy strips of super thin bottom tier bacon. Thank God I used a gift card & not my own hard earned money, but still a maddening waste. read more

Been coming and ordering from here for years. Portions always large, food always warm and the best value breakfast around. Have had a bit of everything on the breakfast menu and it's all great. It's clearly not fine dining, but for breakfast they hit the spot. read more

One of my favorite diners. Why you ask? Large portions! My husband got the Cali (guacamole, bacon, cheese) omelette and I got the meat lovers (steak, ham, bacon, sausage, cheese) omelette. Each omelette comes with home fries and 4 slices of toast. I could only get through 1/3 of mine and he got through 2/3 due to the portion size. My 4 year old got a side order of 2 scrambled eggs. It looked like 6 eggs were scrambled! We all shared a red velvet chocolate chunk grilled muffin. I got it grilled due to all of the reviews, but cant outrightly tell the difference between a grilled and non grilled muffin. I do love that there were about 10 different muffin options, 3 of which were chocolate based - chocolate chip, red velvet one I got and double chocolate chunk By the way, their website is not updated with the latest omelette options. Other pluses: attentive service, warm atmosphere (felt really nice to be here since it was 20 degrees outside), and each booth had a nutcracker for the holidays which provided an easy source of entertainment for my daughter! read more

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The service was amazing great people we got a seat right away and served 1 minute after and food was so good definitely recommend

A Medford institution. Dempsey's is a non-fussy place with a big heart. Because many people don't think to come to this side of town, I've kindly created you a cheat sheet: 1) Wake up, put some clothes on (jeans, sweatpants, whatever will do, just please God, a shirt and shoes) 2) Don't eat any snacks (Dempsey's servings are large). 3) Drive to Dempsey's (it's located in Haines Square) 4) Park behind the Dunkin Donuts across the street ( I promise it's legal). 5) Wait to be seated (this place is a mad house, the servers are lovely, but if they don't seat you, they won't remember you exist) 6) Order the gyro omelette (or its sister dish the gyro breakfast sandwich) YUMMMMMS. The Gyro Omelette is eggs with tomatoes, onions, tzatziki sauce and beef gyro. It is delicious and filling and unexpectedly delicious 7) Convince your companion to order a grilled muffin (either the chocolate chip or the pistachio, both delicious). Steal said muffin from his plate and cover it in butter. Eat. Smile broadly. 8) Smily sweetly at your waitress. (This will ensure you a never ending supply of coffee refills). 9) Pay and leave happy. Summary: Dempsey's isn't fancy, but its a greasy spoon done right. For less than $10 you will leave full and happy, and possibly a whole lot more knowledgable about the hot Medfid gossip. read more

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A good local bagel store is hard to find... but how about a good local bagel store that also has delicious muffins, seating, and full breakfast options? Enter Dempsey's. Ordered a to-go muffin whilst fellow Yelpers had bagel deliciousness or muffins of their own and the woman behind the counter immediately asked, would you like your muffin cold, toasted, or grilled? FOR TOGO! Outstanding... (oh and grilled with butter may be a little orgasmic). The coffee is also fresh and tasty. read more

Delicious!!!!!! I ordered breakfast from here this morning. The eggs Florentine were topped with fresh mushrooms and spinach - so yummy! My husband and I also got grilled muffins - banana nut & coffee cake! He also enjoyed his breakfast burrito! We will be ordering from here again soon! read more

If you're a visitor to Boston this local favorite is a bit off the beaten path but if you are a fan of eating what the locals love it's worth finding! They have a full breakfast menu and a full glass pastry counter. We've been eating on the heavy side so far this vacation so we opted for bagels, cream cheese, hot coffee and a side of friendly conversation! read more

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I come here often with my boyfriend. It's a great local spot for breakfast. Great staff, great food and very reasonable prices. The grilled muffins are a must-try!!. The triple berry one is amazing!! But, if you are looking for something more in the sweet side, the double chocolate one is very tasty!. Home fries are a good mix of soft and crunchy, portions will leave you satisfied. We also get the Irish eggs Benedict and the pancakes and Texas fresh toast are REALLY good. You can't go wrong with Dempsey's for a nice, fulfilling breakfast. read more

Have heard of Dempsey's some time ago. I work nearby and decided why not give them a try. I ordered through GH. I decided on the corned beef hash omelette with grilled tomatoes and a side of English muffins. Very happy to say, I made a great choice. The omelette was stuffed with hash and cheese. Cooked perfectly. Grilled tomatoes was a wonderful side. Even the English muffin was toasted to perfection. Glad I decided to give them a try, I suggest you do too! read more

Dempsey's Breakfast and Lunch - Corned Beef Hash and Cheese Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Medford, Massachusetts