This little gem was walking distance from where I lived in Gardner. Best breakfast with the friendliest staff.

Probably one of the best breakfasts I have ever had! I would drive another hour and half to go there again. Our waitress was very attentive, outgoing, and funny. It's obviously a place we're all the locals go because everyone was greeted by name. The eggs were fresh as well as the veggies and coffee. Huge portions for cheap! Delicious:) read more

Gabby's Place - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Gardner, Massachusetts

Was in the area, and found Gabby's Place by accident. The breakfast was very tasty, and the portions were large. Very friendly place, with great service. I wish I was still in the area, so I could go again. read more

Very good! I got the home fries, home made hash and eggs. Excellent! Owner is very friendly. Food was good. I will be back!

Let's start off with the waitress she was a very nice woman that made me laugh and the food was DELICIOUS I wish I could try everything on the menu and I bet it will be really good . read more

Amazing food! I was staying at the Colonial Hotel and wasn't happy with the buffet so decided to try a local place. I was a little nervous driving up because it looks extremely small from the outside, but they had 5 or 6 tables and an entire counter seating. I went at 11am on a Sunday and there was a few tables left. Prices were great and food was so good I couldn't get enough. they only accept cash! read more

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I LOVE Kerry! Such a smile bright face every single day to start my day. Love the food and the atmosphere of this little vintage diner located in Gardner, Massachusetts. read more

Part of me hates to write this review because it's a small place, more people will be there on Saturday mornings and my husband will be disappointed that he can't get his corned beef hash. He loves his hash and thinks that Gabby's has the best. Everything I've had has been good - the eggs, bacon, coffee, etc. Great service. It's small so you may be at the breakfast bar and not at a table but it's well worth it. I love small local places for breakfast and this is my favorite. read more

This is the kind of place locals come to. In fact, most who came in were greeted by name. It's tiny and was pretty full when we got there but we were immediately offered to share a table and for people to shift at the counter. The service was very fast and friendly. The food was good and inexpensive. It is Cash only, so plan ahead. I'd stop here again if I'm in the area on a heartbeat. read more

Stopped by the other day on my way to umass Amherst. I had the homemade corned beef hash. It was one of the best I have ever had very good. Service was fast and friendly will differently stop again read more

Reeeally good pancakes and steak tips complimented by great service. Cash only, but definitely recommended.

Great little place for breakfast or lunch. Easy to find a seat on a weekend, I'd imagine crowded on the weekends. Cash only.

We needed an inexpensive option while we stayed at Great Wolfe and this was perfect. Service was good and no wait. I would recommend this to anyone traveling in the area. read more

A very pleasant surprise. Despite living one town over I had never heard of this well-established diner. My husband and I wanted breakfast and after looking reviews decided to give it a try. When we pulled up, it looked pretty tiny but we were fortunate to find one table for 2 open. The homemade corned beef hash was fantastic!! The server was very friendly and personable and didn't miss a beat handling a full dining room all by herself, and knowing many of the customers. It was friendly and homey and I will be visiting again. read more

A hole-in-the-wall in the very best sense of the word! I went here for the first time 5/25/19 with 2 friends while on a motorcycle ride. We picked Gabby's off the Internet. The place is small and old-looking, but what great food... and a great waitress who kept the whole place under control and provided great service. (The coffee was great too - some local coffee I never heard of before.) I had a ham & cheese omelet which was delicious. The price is very reasonable. read more

I will start off with the positives to our experience, my husband and I were staying at a nearby hotel in Gardner and had no clues about where to go out to eat, by doing some searching we found this place!When we arrived at Gabbys Place for breakfast we were seated outside, with large umbrellas for sun protection. Our drinks were brought out quickly and our order was then taken. The grilled muffins were absolutely divine! I would highly recommend them. Once our food was brought out however is where our negative experience began. As far as the food most of it was pretty good, with the exception of the homefries which were still hard and a bit raw, and flavorless. We were not asked once how the food was, or if anything else was needed. As our drinks were now empty we both could have used a water or a refill of coffee as we paid for "bottomless coffee" but we were never asked once for a refill. The check was then brought over unprompted, and at that time my husband asked for a water to finish the rest of his meal, as we were about 3/4 of the way through at this point. The waitress said sure! And then we waited 10+ minutes until finally getting frustrated, paid our check in cash so we would not have to wait for the credit card back and left. I understand that restaurants are under more stress due to COVID but we have been to many restaurants since the pandemic hit and had an absolutely lovely time, dealing with masking/ new guidelines is very frustrating but it sure does not excuse poor service. read more

So glad we stopped in here. Great food, atmosphere & coffee. Awesome service. I wish we lived closer, we would probably become regulars. This place doesn't disappoint - try it! read more

This is my favorite spot to grab breakfast in the area. Everyone is very friendly, portions are large and the food is fresh and delicious.

Best home made corn beef hash when available. Fun local place. Friendly staff and customers. Small though. read more

II had the steak tips and eggs this morning and I can honestly say that the steak was better than the one I had two nights ago at the "outback" steakhouse. The place has a great homey atmosphere (eclectic mug collection, good coffee) and the staff is efficient and friendly. Super! read more

I recently moved away from Gardner and back home and I am really missing this place. The food is divine! The staff is excellent and seem happy. read more

The best little diner in Gardner! The small size allows for better customer service. I've made it a routine to go there every weekend for breakfast. OMG, you've got to try their homemade hash . . mmmm :) read more

This place looks like nothing from the outside. But, you will find what you want in a breakfast place when you enter. The waitress will greet you when you enter, deliver your hot coffee quickly, take your order in a timely fashion and you will not be disappointed with the food. Omelets are perfectly turned, toast not soggy and the breakfast meats not greasy. Give it a try don't drive by read more

At a first glance I wasnt too sure, but soon after stepping inside everything changed! We went on a Saturday morning and our waitress, the cheering blonde, was very welcoming. Her personality set the stage for the rest of the meal. The eggs bennedict was delicious and a MUST. Our party of five enjoyed the meal and were suprised that our tab was under $40. Great breakfast on a dime. read more

Very solid little diner. Friendly, good food, good prices. Nice strong cuppa Joe and they can whip up just about anything you want. Cash only. read more

Gabbys place was a great little breakfast dinner with good food and excellent service. She knew all the regulars and what they ate and drank. Great atmosphere if you like little dinners. The blueberry pancakes were perfect, eggs & bacon were as good as the pancakes. Gabbys doesn't look like much from the street in fact I've driven by it for years but it was definitely worth stopping in. I highly recommend this dinner read more

Great place. Must get potato pancakes (hash browns), beyond amazing. Corned beef hash is good to. Homemade. Everything else is standard diner fare. Good food, great prices. Would be five stars is they accepted other forms of payment than just cash. read more

Places like Gabby's are far & few between anymore. If you are looking for something better (much, much better!) than the run of the mill breakfast/lunches you get at the chain restaurants, this is your place. Oh sure, they may have the same menu items, but it's the use of fresh ingredients that make the difference (don't be surprised if a special is sold out, when it's gone, it's gone - no reaching into the freezer for last months "brick"). Portions are large, service is great, and the food is always fantastic. Need more proof? Next time there's a major winter storm, check out the eateries that have all the plow trucks out front grabbing their breakfast after a long night of plowing, yup, they're all at Gabby's Place! read more

This place was amazing. Rosie was very personable and had a great sense of humor. The food was great and she sent us off with some muffins that were to die for (raspberry lemon and the sensational). We are on a road trip and this was the perfect place to stop. read more

Gabby's Place is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere, ever. Down-to-earth atmosphere, excellent food and friendly service. I used to have lunch there on a regular basis, but now I work out of town. At least I still get to enjoy it on the weekends. read more

The breakfast here are awesome. The bacon is cooked they way I like it, crisp but not burned. The blueberry pancakes are the best in the northern Worcester county, light and fluffy. The diner is small but cozy. The service is quick and friendly. read more

Fabulous service!!! Waitress Carrie was very personable, great with kids, and fast service. Food was good not over the top but a decent meal. Perfect serving size and good prices. Seating limited. We had veggie omelet and kids had belgian waffle. Waffle was a definite hit with kids and they cleaned their plates. Veggie omelet was stock full of veggies (peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushroom) and cheese. In fact, we all cleaned our plates, too! Would definitely would go back! read more

We have been going here for the past couple years. It is a great breakfast place with friendly service. Everyone knows everyone and the food is delicious and well-priced. This place, with the help of Kerri, has become our Sunday tradition! read more