My friends and I spent a few days in Malden and this was the first restaurant we ate at. What a fantastic start to the weekend! The staff was very kind and accommodated my group of 6 dudes. We ordered our food and couldn't walk away without a few donuts, definitely worth trying! The honey dipped was my fave. I also got the classic breakfast of 2 eggs, toast, bacon and home fries which was delicious. I would visit again without hesitating if ever in the area agin. Felt very welcome and loved the decor/music! read more

Donut Villa Diner is one of my favorite breakfast spots! They have an extensive vegan menu AND vegan donuts. During autumn they even have vegan apple cider donuts. We're regulars at the diner so the staff usually recognize us. The servers are super sweet and very attentive. On weekends it's usually extremely busy, so get there before 10am or be prepared to wait. The diner feels like it's right out of the 1950s. The booths are bright red and they have a long countertop where folks can eat at. read more

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Found this little spot, walked in and seen it was full of people.. always a good sign. The vibe was chill, filled with families and older folks. The menu had all the diner staples but also had a large diverse vegan menu. I am not vegan but I like having options. I wanted my breakfast packed to go, and I was planning to sit at the chairs outside but I was told that is for dining in as well, that sucked a little bit lol. The pancakes were soft, dense and tasty, although there was no buttery crispy edges, the eggs were good too. I'd come here again if was in this area. read more

Donut Villa Diner - Pancakes and eggs - Donuts Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

Great breakfast option. This was our first time there and I got the basic eggs breakfast with sausage and sour dough toast. Pretty affordable too. I added cheese to my eggs and it was delicious - fluffy still and just enough. read more

Came here on a Saturday for brunch and the place was pretty busy, but we had no problem getting a booth for 3. The place gave pretty strong diner vibes - overall, not a bad ambiance for breakfast. I've been to other Donut Villas and the menu is pretty similar across the locations. We ended sharing a decent amount of food between us, but ordering your own entree is also a strong option. The pancakes were delicious - can't recommend them enough. The sandwich was all right, a bit small in my opinion but the fries were solid. The breakfast was also yummy, I thought the value was okay for its price. Overall, Donut Villa Malden is a good spot for brunch in the area. There's also an HMart opening soon in the same plaza so I'm sure I'll be coming back in the near future! read more

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Stopped on our way home from Boston as we didn't want to eat right in the city. Interesting diner vibe. Service was okay. Please don't call yourself a donut place and serve prettily presented but very stale donuts. DD is better and that's saying a LOT. Omelette and breakfast sandwich eggs were overdone, way too browned. Homefries were the saving grace and 10/10. Breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. This one was disappointing. read more

Donut Villa Diner - Donuts Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

Best gf doughnut and waffle, iv ever had! So delicious and my husband loved their French toast bagel and doughnuts. Yummy, yummy!

What an interesting place to eat! Well actually to buy a dozen and a half donuts. Now I have never been and wanted to try a new place for donuts. At 7am they were selling yesterday's donuts, so not fresh. But that was what they had so I bought them. Donuts were not cheap but good donuts never are. The counter service was great and fun. We had some good laughs. Now the donuts themselves were yummy but honestly a bit stale. Not bad but not great. Definitely better than DD but not as good as Demets or Ziggys'. Next time I'll come by later and may be they will have fresh donuts. Well worth a visit for sure. read more

Love this spot- always open for comfort food and a fun photo op. The place is really aesthetic and fun and I'm sure kids would love it. A pretty solid place! read more

Have been going to Donut Villa for years & years, this past weekend we were craving breakfast and didnt want to get out of bed (The kids have the flu) and I just didnt want to cook - but being that breakfast is one of those things that cold it doesnt re-heat well, Eggs actually... But to our surprise everything showed up still warm, Eggs still runny as certain people love... Waffles, Pancakes - Everything was packaged all neatly in separate containers with sides & sauces and everything all neatly wrapped up. Food was great, just as delicious as in person which scares me because now I feel like this will be an every weekend event. Love their homefries - might be my fave from many places. You wont be disappointed, my only one take away - Benny delivery could have used more Hollandaise, so if thats your order - pay for the extra side! read more

Cute little diner in Malden, MA. Didn't stay for sit down service but did get some doughnuts to go. I got the following doughnuts : Lemon Blueberry + Oreo + Maple Bacon + S'mores + Pistachio + Nutella + Samoa . I personally would say lemon blueberry and maple bacon were my favorites. Although all were pretty delicious. It's been a while since I've last been here so definitely time for a revisit. read more

Great service. Best donuts!! Got to go early or they will run out fast. Perfect omelets all the time. read more

Donut Villa Diner - Last senior breakfast at Malden Catholic. Thank you Donut Villa for the great donuts!!! - Donuts Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

Great prices for great food breakfast should be perfect nowadays and they make it perfect !! For just under $20 you and another can eat a big breakfast!!! read more

Excellent donuts, great retro vibe and signage that is just so terrific to see in these foodie finds. You never know what you'll get in a strip mall, but this place has plenty of character and taste to make you think you're in a little landmark hidden gem off the beaten path. read more

I'm bummed to have to update my previous 5-star review, but I've had more disappointing experiences than good here now. This place gets super busy, and the system they have for getting a table is downright awful. You literally have to stand in line until a table is ready. This line can be so long that it extends out both sets of doors, almost blocking the entrance/exit, which has to be a fire hazard. Then, the servers get annoyed because you are in their way while they're trying to tend to the tables outside. It's astounding to me that they haven't adopted a better way to accommodate customers waiting for a table. I was excited to take family here while they were visiting from out of state, and we had to completely abandon our plans to eat here because of the way we were treated just while waiting for a table. And I honestly just don't think I'll try again, or even recommend this place as long as they keep it this way. Super disappointing. read more

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Oh my gosh, amazing donuts. Amazing dinner as a whole, friendly staff and great food options. Their donuts truly taste homemade and they have fun flavors too! read more

A very nice diner perfect for breakfast or lunch. I came here visiting from Connecticut for a weekend. I ordered an omlette and my wife got a turkey club. We both enjoyed our food. The booths were nice and spacious. Bar seating was available like most diners. The diner also made their own donuts, which were excelltent. Staff was friendly The only thing that I noticed were that the menus could use replacement. They are faded in some areas. This is such a minor point that it doesn't warrant a loss of any points. If you are in the Malden area, check out Donut Villa Diner. It's worth it. read more

Donut Villa Diner - Custom 5 egg omlette with bacon, sausage, american cheese) i substituted homefries for french fries and got rye bread - Donuts Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

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Try their Friday fish specials Baconater to starve for Eat light get evo Great food great people read more

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This super cute family owned diner is located in a plaza so there is parking which is a huge plus. The women who used to own it is now the mother of the owner and she was absolutely amazing. We got to hear her backstory and it was awesome. The donuts were fantastic. I enjoyed the Florentine Benedict. I got the donut bacon egg and cheese and the donut was not sweet and more resembled bread. I understand what they were going for but I defiantly would have enjoyed it more if it was sweet. All in all, a great spot for classic diner food and good donuts. read more

I saw Donut Villa Diner on a Chronicle special and had to try it! They offer healthy options, and there is plenty to splurge on here too (amazing donuts)! The staff is super friendly. Not a surprise that this place is so popular! read more

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I've tried the other Donut Villa's and this one is my favorite. My waitress, Felice, never let me run out of coffee and made sure everything I ordered was perfect. Such a delicious treat. read more

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I really like this place. It makes my day when I can swing a nice breakfast ! The corn beef hash is delicious! So thin and crispy with a sweet taste . Mix some hot sauce and ketchup and wow! The breakfast sandwiches and ice coffee are great too. Can't wait to try a chicken sandwich one of these mornings ! I will be back again and again ! read more

I just ate a gluten free donut: Almond Joy!!!!! I waited to eat the last crumb before I called them to say, " that was the best thing I have ever eaten!!!!" I cannot wait to go back! read more

this place is filthy and dated. the donuts are good but when knowing how dirty the place is it makes one iffy on eating from there

The manager, Paolo was incredibly helpful with food allergies and made the experience both entertaining and enjoyable. The food was delicious and the dedicated vegan menu had great options! read more

This place is somewhere between OK to meh. Interesting local chain with concept of upscaling diner food with a few gimmicks. It did the trick of bringing me in once and probably only once. The place is inclusive with a ton of vegan options, so you can bring that self-righteous friend of yours with you. Skipping straight to the food. We ordered specialty items the donut burger, the grilled cinnamon roll, and the Boston creme pancakes. The donut burger was a big disappointment at $17. The patty was clearly one of pre-frozen burgers you can get at Costco for $8 a pack. Why go through the charade of how I would like it? It's always going to be well done. The donut bun was super dry, and the toppings didn't do much to enhance the burger. If the burger was $8 or $9 dollars, still not great but I stomach it a little easier. Just make sure you have enough water, so you don't choke on it. Did I mention it was dry? The grilled cinnamon bun had nice flavor but was super dry. The Boston crème pancake was the highlight and was super moist. It tasted like the Boston crème donuts of my Dunkin Donuts youth. It's a strange nostalgia twist because it's not like I can't get this in donut form down the street for a $1. I think the concept of this place is cooler than living it. I think certain people that want a Guy Fieri like atmosphere will like it, but if you want better executed food you'll need to go elsewhere. For me, it's not worth going back. read more

Great catering options for breakfast items. They also offer delivery which is always a plus. I've never personally been to any of their locations, only have ordered for work events. I do plan on stopping by soon with my family for breakfast. I'd love to try their omelettes and french toast :P So far I have tried their pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, donuts(amazing), and bagels and can say it was all delicious every time we ordered from them. They also ask if you need utensils, ketchup, syrup, etc. read more

*This review is regarding a delivery order Full disclosure: I have never been to their physical location and I've never tried their entrees. I ordered donuts from them for a party and I thought they were "ok" hence the rating. Truth be told, I think the taste about the same as Dunkin Donuts (and I'm not really a Dunkin fan). To be clear, they are by no means bad but they don't impress much either. They are....okay...and that's my rating. read more

A small but busy diner that serves up all the great diner classics with added twists. Donut Villa Diner is located in a small plaza in Medford with ample parking. It's small inside but they do have outdoor dining. With donut in the name, you can't leave without getting a donut! They sell out early so I recommend getting here early. The menu is very extensive - I recommend the hash omelette, pancakes, and The Hungry Man! They also offer a variety of dishes that include donuts in it as well. I've tried their donut french toast which was pretty good! read more

The French fries and blt were particularly good, burger was not a hit but everything else was enjoyed by our party of 4. There are no tables larger than 4 so our party needed to split in two - wished we'd known ahead of time. This location DOESNT have bloody mary's etc which is party of why we picked it. Truly great service. read more

Ah, diners are always my weakness. From the atmosphere to the simple yet hearty breakfast foods, this is my type of place! We ordered The Hungry Man and the Norwegian Benny. Check-in on Yelp for a free coffee, although they're not aware of it! The Hungry Man ($11.99) was an amazing deal, being that it comes with both orange juice and coffee! A hearty meal for a hungry man for sure, and my boyfriend sure was hungry! I have been craving smoked salmon for a while now and Norwegian Benny ($13.99) did me no wrong, for the most part! The eggs benedict was aesthetically runny and balanced with the salmon well. But no matter how much I love home fries, they were on the hard side and way too salty the more you eat of them! And with the salty salmon along with that? That was more than enough sodium intake for the day! Nonetheless, the food came quickly, the staff were respectful and nice, and the place offered me an accurate and comfy diner experience. Note there is a "Back of House Relief" charge on top of your bill. read more

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This place is a total gem! It'll give you serious diner vibes. My sister was visiting from California, and we came here for brunch on a Sunday, and this place was poppin'. Our goal was to go somewhere good but with parking, and this hit the target. We showed up around noon, and there was a little bit of a wait because the place was fully packed. The wait wasn't terrible, so we decided to stay, and then we ended up sitting at the counter when two spots cleared up. Our waitress, Dawn, was everything! She was a hoot throughout our entire experience. This place was busy, and she and the other waitresses handled it well. They turned over tables so quickly to keep up with the demand of customers waiting at the front, and yet nobody felt rushed to eat and leave. My sister and I ordered an assortment of food. We got the Blueberry Lemon Donut, the Monte Cristo Sandwich, the Peanut Butter Banana Pancakes, and the Loaded Chili Cheese Fries. (You know, just a light breakfast.) Everything tasted good. I mean, nothing really blew us away, but it was solid diner fare, and I'd eat here again. I definitely want to give their donuts another try because the one we ordered was tasty but slightly too "bready" for my liking, so I'm interested in seeing if they're all that way, or if it was just the specialty one we ordered that morning. Overall, it was a great "no-frills" diner experience with friendly and efficient staff. I'll definitely be back. read more

Cozy, nice and great selection of vegan options. I tried the vegan doughnuts, the vegan egg sandwich, and shared them with my friends. We all liked it and it wasn't insane prices like some places in NY or CT. Will definitely be back!! read more

3.5/5 Pros: -Some fun donut flavors -Inexpensive -Cool diner vibe -Really nice staff -Lots of parking in the plaza -- Overall, the dough is fluffy but a little bit heavy/thick. Not oily, but not melt in your mouth light. Honey Dip Nice amount of glaze. If I went back I'd probably get this or a chocolate frosted. Boston Cream I liked the chocolate icing which seemed to be a little more cocoa-y or at least less sweet than other places. The filling seemed like standard vanilla pudding, but there was a lot of it. Coffee Roll HUGE roll--probably the size of 1.5-2 donuts. It was on the dry side inside, but I liked the cinnamon flavor and the icing tasted like cinnamon roll icing. White Chocolate Oreo Yeast donut topped with white chocolate icing and a generous amount of Oreos. The donut base was a bit dry and the white chocolate icing was very sweet, but it did mimic the flavor of an Oreo a bit. From a previous visit: Plain Old Fashioned This one was a disappointment. It's definitely crispy on the outside but not very soft on the inside, and doesn't really have much of a flavor. Stick with the yeast donuts! read more

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We came here for a post workout brunch from our gym, crunch (which is right next door). This restaurant is an adorable old-fashioned diner with small tables and a bar seating area. You're greeted by a full rack of huge, deep fried donuts of all different flavors. The staff is gentle and friendly!! We ordered the Norwegian eggs Benedict and the strawberries and cream waffles. We finished both within minutes because it was so delicious! 5/5 also includes the very reasonable price! Both were under $10! Then we finished with picking half a dozen of donuts for $9. I really appreciate their "kitchen appreciation fee" for those who work extremely hard in the kitchen. It is a voluntary 3% fee from your bill that goes to them since it is so common in food service that the staff are underpaid even though they are the ones bringing you the delicious food! Can't wait to come back! read more

Donut Villa Diner - Norwegian Benny Breakfast and Strawberries and Cream Waffle Breakfast - Donuts Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

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Excellent donuts! Order or arrive early to get the more popular ones! Also you can get delivery, so treat your household with surprise breakfast donuts! read more

Donut Villa Diner - Dozen Donuts - Donuts Near Me - Malden, Massachusetts

Nomnomnom! Service fantastic, old timey diner vibe, flip tables quickly, endless coffee. My hubby had eggs and hash. Came with home fries tat were done perfectly. Tender but nice fry. Hash was real corned beef and really good. I had donut French toast. It was soooo good! Decadent and ridiculous as it sounds as a donut with chocolate and confectionery sugar. Trust me, it sounds crazy but was delicious! read more

We've been to Donut Villa many times and you really can't go wrong. This time around we ordered the corned beef hash and a breakfast sandwich on a croissant, both of which were great. It's hard to truly mess up breakfast food, right? Like, it's eggs and bacon and stuff that already tastes good to begin with. But, that said, it's also hard to do breakfast food extraordinary well. This place does breakfast food extraordinarily well. read more

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Love. Love. Love them!!! I've been to both locations and both are wonderful. Staff is always helpful and the vegan food is *chefs kiss* perfection. Whenever I'm in the area (I'm two hours away) I make sure to make a quick stop even if it's just for their vegan chicken. It's the best I've ever had!!! I'll be there this week! read more

I recently returned with a $10 gift card from the owner as the donuts on my first visit tasted stale. This time, my honey dipped tasted fresher. I also got a coffee roll - they are huge!, and a chocolate glazed. These were for my ten year old daughter and husband. Of the three donuts, the best one was the chocolate glazed. They definitely know how to make cake donuts. The honey dipped and the coffee roll were heavier than I would like. I prefer light and airy glazed donuts, and these were definitely denser. I'd like to come back a third time and try their diner food. A friend has told me that that's what they are really good for. I'll have to find a time in the morning where I can sit and enjoy breakfast. read more