Don's Diner

Came in today to take myself out for brekky…read more Was greeted right when I came in. Sat at the countertop. This nice young lady took care of me, super chill/nice. They had specials going, and i originally visited for some eggs and homefries/sausage but i got this banana/nutella pancakes to go! That's my dinner tonight! It was your classic breakfast place setting, lots going on, not loud but not quiet either. Everyone seemed to be enjoying themselves :) I'll def be back. It was a very tasty morning for sure!

It was a busy day, Valentines Day! We got seated right away. Great atmosphere and the waitress's…read moreworking as a team! The food came in a reasonable time. And the food was amazing and enough for me to take some home. I'll definitely return.

Chicken fried steak topped with gravy, home fries 2 eggs with a biscuits

Breakfast burrito

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Bib Papi

5th Street Diner

4.4(18 reviews)

3.3 mi

Old school local restaurant. Good food cheap. Good breakfast and good lunch. Daily specials.read more

Best Homemade Breakfast,Lunch Dinner! Good portions, and not processed.. great seafood, and…read morefish&Chops around.. delicious

Bar

Cooking area

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At the counter

Gene & Steve's Airport Diner

3.7(46 reviews)

0.7 mi

We have been coming to Gene and Steve's since it was at the Fitchburg Airport. Can't beat the…read morebreakfasts here at all. Did someone say "bread pudding french toast?" Truly one of my favourites, but then again the omelettes are good. Oh, but pancakes! The toughest thing is figuring out what to have because the choices are excellent. In 20 years I have never been disappointed. The decor is comfortable and shows the airport connection. Models suspended from the ceiling, photos and posters on the walls. Everything is clean, coffee is fresh, hot chocolate is rich, prices are good, and the staff are friendly.

Locally owned quirky diner by the airport. Great variety of the classics. Something for everyone…read more Everyone loved their choices. Daily specials. Very friendly service and the owner popped out from the kitchen to say hi. Love all the airline nostalgic decor. Remember PanAm?

Decor

Gene & Steve's Airport Diner - Wonderful food, my kid got this French toast and she isn't a huge fan of French toast but devoured this plate! Great staff. No complaints!

Wonderful food, my kid got this French toast and she isn't a huge fan of French toast but devoured this plate! Great staff. No complaints!

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Another pic of the entrance of airport diner

Tim's Diner

4.5(36 reviews)

0.6 mi

Five of us enjoyed a big breakfast this morning and caught up on ole times enjoying a diverse, full…read moremenu with very good service for very reasonable priced entries. Highly recommend this place which opens daily at 05:00 7 days week.

We enjoyed a nice early breakfast at Tim's yesterday. It is even bigger on the inside with a back…read moreroom. I loved the decorations and old pictures on the walls. Service was friendly and accommodating -- she was handling lots of tables by herself. Impressive! I'm sure we will be back in the future!

Desayuno especial

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Scrambled Eggs Benedict

Airport Diner Shirley

3.7(35 reviews)

4.6 mi

Good diner coffee, Good food, friendly service, great prices, authentic old-school, down-to-earth,…read morecommunity vibe! We had the delicious Korean Beef Omelet. In a rush or looking for fast food? Go somewhere else. This is the kind of place with multiple times a week regulars. Friends, without alcohol.

It's kind of a fun place. Probably hasn't changed much in 50 years. Prices are good and food is…read moregood, not great, but on the day we went the wait was long for the food. We sat down at the counter and got coffee pretty quick, but it was almost an hour before we got our breakfast. Looking around it seemed like all the orders were coming out pretty slowly and I got the impression that each meal was cooked and completed before the next one was started though it was even 15 minutes between the meal that came out before us and ours, which seems like a long time to cook over easy eggs, hashbrowns, and sausage.

Sunday Morning at the diner I had the "landing" and It was so good. The home fries are amazing, sliced thin, and crispy.

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Lunenburg Diner

4.1(37 reviews)

3.2 mi

On a crisp late March Sunday morning, my daughter and I decided to grab some brunch at this diner…read more It was pretty packed and there was a wait. There were enough parking spaces. We decided we can eat at the counter rather than wait for a table or a booth. We were seated within 5 minutes. Our waitress was very nice. It was her first day. We ordered a Bacon Egg and Cheese and a Ham & Cheese omelet with hash browns and English muffins. Each plate came with a slice of orange. We had coffee and cups of OJ. Food was good and came fast. The price was very affordable. The interior is cute, homey and friendly. There is plenty of parking.

Great local breakfast and lunch spot. Tasty sandwiches and…read morelarge breakfast platters. I didn't get pictures too busy visiting and eating! Our server was on the ball and had great information about the area. The decor was definitely New England and daily specials menu.

Window decor

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The 50/50 Diner

3.5(57 reviews)

4.7 mi

When I came to the diner I ordered the sausage and gravy over biscuits. The owner himself served…read morethe food to me and boasted how its $4.75 with coffee. In my mind I was already regretting my decision. He also boasted how he serves about 50 gallons a week to which I questioned if he serves it to pigs. I proceeded to taste only to realize that it tasted like gunk and he makes the environment hostile by angrily saying that hundreds of people eats this every week and it is NOT worth spitting out even though it could make someone sick. Then someone made a mess in the kitchen and said that the women are best are cleaning it as its up their ally. Anyway I came back later in the night for dinner and I request a Greek-Style Crusted Rack of Lamb and LET me tell you how chaotic it was. One chef couldn't repeat back the order, another chef had an an aggresive attitude and wanted to do the meat despite the fact that he was in charge of the salads. The owner then proceeded to throw the rack of the lamb with NOT an ounce of seasoning or sear. 5 of the cooks saw this and rallied behind him to correct sear and season the lamb. When I was served my dish it was a mess. ALL of the lamb was improperly cut with one looking like as if though he took a bite out of it. When I took my dish to explain it I saw at LEAST 10 pounds of LAMB WASTED. I decided to leave as the kitchen was such a mess and when I said my experience was horrible the owner said a horrible comment. He was lucky that he was the OWNER and NOT an EMPLOYEE because I would have ejected him from the kitchen and told him to go upstairs and get his bags packed. - Nordon Samson For anyone reading this, understand that I am referring to a famous moment about the owner. Aside from this the coffee and pancakes were ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS and would HIGHLY RECOMMEND everyone to come here for pankcakes and the breakfast.

Clam chowdah. I live on the North Shore and this is better than MOST clam chowdah from Boston to…read moreNewburyport and all point between. No hyperbole. Eggs Irish had the perfect poached egg. I love eating here. Ambiance is awesome--it's a REAL diner with real people. The waitstaff, cooks, and hep are always friendly.

All of the wasted lamb inside the kitchen

Eggs Irish with home fries. F'en wicked good.

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Denny's

I come here frequently…read more Here are the things we order over and over, and that I would recommend: * Triple Juicy Burger * Classic Burger * Bone-In Wings (BBQ), with Ranch dipping sauce I'd say that about a third of the time we order something, it comes out so excellent, so well prepared that it's got us asking questions about who's cooking the food. Someone is trying to win a Michelin star for Denny's. Classic Burger with Fries - this is a criminally good value. This location recently cut their late night hours; the app (not the website!) will tell you if they're going to be open late. They do seem to be open all night on Friday and Saturday nights, otherwise closing at times that seem to be shifting around between 9 PM and midnight.

Denny's is known as a reliable and homey mainstay, but not this one. The staff exhibits odd…read morebehavior consistent with having a motel nextdoor. This Dennys is filthy, all staff are slow, they chitchat instead of work, and while they're talking, their eyes dart around but they're not looking at customers. Folks, I'm talking 10 mins for someone to come to the table with coffee, with 3 other booths of people. That's it. Odd behavior. On two occasions the eggs had some kind of yellow margarine tasting ooze all over the plate. Same with the "butter." It wasn't butter.

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Chocksett Inn

3.1(56 reviews)

5.7 mi

We have been staying here for a few years and our most recent one will be our last. Here are some…read moreof the reasons we will not be returning: Other furniture in our room was arranged in a way that made nearly impossible to watch the tv from the sofa or the bed. The bathroom had no racks for drying towels. The coffee that was available in the morning in the lobby cost $2. The desk clerk who checked us didn't make the electronic room keys active for both nights of our visit and no one was at the desk when we returned the second night. When the clerk appeared several minutes later she apologized but it was clear that the good service we had come to expect was gone.

Had dinner with another couple on a Saturday night. The food was adequate, but the mocktail…read moreraspberry lime rickeys didn't really taste like anything. The steak tips were ok, I had asked for them medium and they were charred on the outside and very rare in the middle but otherwise edible. The bill came to $157 for four, which was fine and we asked to split the bill in half. The waitress came back with two checks for $97 each without bringing back the original bill so we could double check if there was a mistake. She did not apologize or otherwise say much when the mistake was called to her attention. The whole thing left a bad taste in my mouth., no pun intended.

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Brian R.

10 years ago

We were in town for a wedding and had breakfast here. Really good place that you can tell that the locals eat. Would return and recommend.

Kim K.

104

10 years ago

Great Breakfast place! Food always comes out fast, the servers are great and the prices are even better. Keep up the good work!

Robin M.

10 years ago

This your favorite place for breakfast. Always friendly and the food is great!

Davide C.

8 years ago

Great food for a quick bite out of the Great Wolf Lodge.

Mark R.

4 years ago

Food taste bad and over priced not going back

Stacey J.

15 years ago

My kids LOVE this place :D

Luciano S.

12 years ago

worst bacon ever

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What an iconic place to eat! The corned beef hash breakfast was AMAZING! Everything was cooked…read moreperfectly and had so much flavor. I love the nostalgic, old-school diner feel of Lou Rocs. We've been eating here forever, and there's just something special about walking in and having the staff know you. Everyone is always so friendly and welcoming. Great food, great people, and that hometown feel you just can't beat.

Small place, doesn't look like a diner from the outside, but once inside the back room, you can see…read morethe tell-tale diner shape. Interesting hot rod decor to distinguish it from the rest. Busy joint, tight seating, and energetic servers who keep attentive. -- Patty Melt: So much to like about this, from the marble rye (though I think pumpernickel) to the full size patty (better than the double smashed you get elsewhere) to the onions to the gooey melted cheese to the extreme juiciness and pleasing flavor. I didn't detect any Russian dressing, but this sandwich wasn't lacking for moistness or flavor oomph. A near-elite rendition and one of the best I've had in a while. Excellent. -- Fries: Included with the patty melt and a plentiful supply. The bad news: they're the dreaded industrial "coated" kind. The good news: they were piping hot and cooked perfectly, crisp outside, fluffy inside. The great news: you can substitute home fries. My server offered a sample of the home fries. -- Home Fries: I found them to be right in my wheelhouse for doneness, crispness, seasoning, onions, and overall texture and flavor. Superb. Between the good looking plates that passed by and my enjoyment of my own food on my first visit, there's sure to be a second. Looking forward to returning with my wife for breakfast and more of those home fries.

Route 12 Cafe

4.4

(35 reviews)

Make sure to get here before 10:00 as it gets really busy around this time and you will most likely…read morehave to wait for a table or settle for the bar. Other than that, I get the roasted turkey blt sandwich with home fries and every single time without fail it tickles my tastebuds in all the right ways.

The service was good. I arrived 10 mins before closing and they still took my order. I got French…read moretoast on the side and has Browns. The French toast had a really good vanilla flavor. But the hash browns was supposed to come with onions. It didn't and it was salty. All in all I did like the food. I don't like that they charge extra for maple syrup. But it was a nice experience.

Pickle Barrel Delicatessen

4.0

(43 reviews)

Food and service great. Short wait for our meals. We go every weekend and know all the staff as we…read moreare "regulars". Highly recommend it.

First time we've been here. It was good…read more Service here is very good. The waitresses have been there a long time. They're very friendly. Always happy to help. My wife got the pancakes special. She tells me the pancakes are "the best she's ever had." Very fluffy and flavorful. I had the Pickle Barrel Omelette. It has sausage, feta, tomatoes, onions and peppers. Mine was average, at best. The home fries needed seasoning, badly. The omelette was good. Mainly carried by the feta. We did agree on the coffee: not favorably. It "delivered the goods," but it wasn't very good. It seemed watery.

Theo's Breakfast & Lunch

4.6

(54 reviews)

We love Theos! One of our favorite places to go for breakfast great food, and serves. The kids love…read morethe pancakes (they're huge). We also like them they are delicious. They always have new special to try!

Today I had my usual, bacon cheeseburger and fries. As expected, the food was cooked to…read moreperfection, delivered with great service, and didn't break the bank. I love it whenever my wife suggests going to Theo's. I know what to expect, consistently good food, and cooked the way I want it. Located in the center of Paxton, it's not very noticeable, but it's worth looking for. Plenty of parking out back, and they are open for breakfast and lunch. Check it out!

Salt & Pepper

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Food was so good and cooked perfectly. Friendly and clean. Great location. Will be back again for…read morebreakfast!

Great breakfast with great prices! Always love the service here as they always make you feel at…read morehome. Everyone's super friendly and this is the perfect neighborhood breakfast joint. They have these great big windows which I really like sitting at and watching the cars drive by. Very nice vibe and recommend this spot if you're looking for lowkey vibes, affordable prices, and great service!

Chet's Diner

4.2

(77 reviews)

so I have been driving past this place for years, and never was able to catch them open ( I thought…read morethey were closed down) but I got lucking and they were open. I will say they close "promptly" at 11am, so get there early. the staff was super nice and the food really hit the spot. this place has been hear for over 50 years, and they serve up great diner food with a smile.

Old school diner of the Worcester dining car variety, with practically every stool occupied on…read moreweekday morning visits (they're only open weekdays, from 5:30 to 11:00). Friendly and energetic servers, but maybe not enough of them. Cash only. Easy parking. -- Scrambled Eggs: Not fluffy, but neither undercooked nor overcooked. Decent. --Sausage Links: Two on a combo platter, two on a $3 side order, on different visits. Not any different from supermarket version, but cooked properly. Decent. -- Toast: Decent. -- Home Fries: Soft and potatoey inside, crisp outside, not much seasoning. Decent. -- Blueberry Pancake: Good blueberry allotment and good quality. Pancake itself a little dry. Overall, decent. No issues with anything here. It's convenient, friendly, and adequate if in the area. I just wouldn't recommend it as a destination.

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4.7

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Food was plentiful and fabulous. Great friendly atmosphere!…read more Highly recommend meat lovers omelet and breakfast burrito bowl!!

Came here for brunch on a weekend morning and the place was relatively busy, but not overly so so…read morewe got two seats by the entrance at the bar. Service was a little hard to get a hold of because we were seated at the end, but good came out relatively quickly which was nice. We came in the winter so it was a bit chilly unfortunately, but other than that, ambiance felt pretty similar to your typical diner. Prices were a little steep, but the flavors were fine. Solid quality and a good quantity of food. Overall, I enjoyed the meal, but I probably wouldn't come back unless desperate for diner breakfast.

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5.0

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Worth the travel! We've been wanting to try this place for a few weeks, but been hesitant because…read moreit's in Rutland. The recipes are quite imagintive and tasty. I had a bacon and spinach benedict. The hollandaise sauce and the poached eggs were perfect. It was a good portion, too. Only thing I took issue with was the hash browns. They were crumbly and needed some kind of spice. My wife had Shaved Steak Benedict. So well prepared. The steak was moist. I enjoyed the bite I had. My older son had the Cinnamon Roll French Toast. He enjoyed it immensely. I did try it, though sweets aren't my thing, it definitely tasted like a cinnamon roll. My younger son also enjoyed his French toast. So many strawberries on it all of us immediately started taking them. He had to battle us off! This will be a do-again for us. We enjoyed it enough to take the trip.

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