Had a wonderful brunch here today! The GF banana blueberry pancakes are delicious! (They have GF bread as well, to go with any plate/sandwich.) We highly recommend the corned beef hash as well Outdoor seating is really nice in the summer, except for the noise from the cars. There's a free parking lot across the street. read more

I usually never give reviews unless they're good but this place was terrible. I would give 0 stars if I could. The food was horrible but the service was even worse. As I was ordering the lady sucked her teeth like I was an inconvenience... she was beyond rude and just not good. Didn't give us utensils, would always run away so quickly that I couldn't ask for what I needed.. just horrible. read more

Great atmosphere Great service wonderful food.. A really nice place to start off your morning. Coffee was really good. read more

OMG talk about this is one of the BEST Breakfast I've ever eaten I mean every thing was cooked perfectly portion generous price was right this place is a perfectly run and I Highly recommend this place and I bet the lunch here is just as good read more

I don't understand how this place is open. Just go to any other restaurant for breakfast, brunch or lunch. The food is bland and oily. The service is not good. The cooks can't make anything but pancakes. The whole place feels cheap and sad. read more

decent place. good food and menu. definitely go. be aware they add a 20% gratuity to your check dont unknowingly add more unless of course you want too. read more

The food was outstanding. The reservation... not so much. We had called and reserved, but when we got there they didn't have it. We waited for 30 minutes. Having said that, the food was worth the wait! read more

Nice cozy place for breakfast. Went on and they said it would be a30 monies wait and 15 minutes later they text us for a table. Good service, friendly staff and food was ok. I would go back but next time I would check the Yelp app and register for a wait there, since I only live ten minutes away read more

Just went there to try for the first time. They sat me...five minutes later brought me a menu...15 minutes later still no one came to my table - not even a pass-by "sorry running behind be right with you". Absolutely zero service. If I could give a zero star I would. Extremely disappointed. read more

I would try this restaurant again, but first impression was "meh". Environment was a mixture of fork to farm combined with high school cafeteria. Lighting was also a mixture of cool fluorescents and warm Edison bulbs, which doesn't create the best vibe. Food was fine, but nothing special. Didn't have a ton of flavor until you added a lot of salt and pepper. However, other dishes such as the pancakes looked delicious. read more

My wife and I absolutely loved this diner. The food was amazing! Highly recommend getting a side of corn beef hash with any breakfast combo. The staff was very friendly, and attentive. Lastly, can't beat the price. We found it very reasonable for the amount of food. read more

Yay so glad this place opened! So we did have a bit of a wait and service was a bit slow but I'm chalking that up to the fact that the place was super busy & they JUST opened so their still figuring it all out. I would absolutely come back regardless of that. The food was really good and they were knowledgeable about gluten free. Our server was super sweet and explained that they had gluten free bread that could be swapped in to make the eggs benedict gf. It was phenomenal & it was really nice to have a server who seemed very on top of it. Absolutely coming back. read more

This is a fabulous local spot - wide selection including healthy choices. Locally sourced maple syrup, honey, etc. I love that you can check in online - and get heads up on your place in line while you tour historic Dedham Square. "The Lightweight" is delicious and healthy. Scrambled egg whites, goat cheese, asparagus. read more

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Stopped in for brunch and ran into a full house and waitlist. Tables turned over quickly and were seated in 16 minutes. Quick service and our food was great tasting and professionally presented. Overall great experience. Asked for another cup of coffee, waitress forgot but it was busy.....Worth the wait read more

I was super hopeful for a new sit down breakfast option. The location is great and it's a good alternative to 50's or the Toast Office....if the experience was better. Nothing was terrible, some things were fine, and the rest was nothing I'd come back for. The inside is fairly large but there are not a lot of tables. We had to wait 15 min even though there are were three high tops available...but no chairs. There is empty space on the dining room side for more tables. Once seated, service was quick and friendly enough. The coffee was hot and good for a diner spot. We ordered two dishes. The Greek omelet and the pastrami hash omelet. The Greek omelet came out like a pile of eggs with a bit of Greek stuff mixed in. There was maybe 2 or 3 spinach leaves, many whole black olives, and slices of mushy tomatoes. It was not wrapped like you would normally see an omelette. It didn't come with potatoes for some reason but the side of fruit was fresh enough. They served the wrong toast but corrected the mistake. The hash omelet was a huge pile of meat wrapped in a very thin layer of egg. The meat inside was well over fried and very, very dry. The potatoes in the hash were mush. I ended up picking through the omelet to get to the egg and avoid the meat in the end. The side potatoes were fried and crispy but tasteless. Overall, we were disappointed. We will probably give them another go at some point. Hopefully the food will improve. read more

Amazing place with a home town feel and fresh food in the forefront. They fit all sizes of groups and have a live waiting list you can join if you're on your way. As busy as they are, they strive to make every guest experience relaxed and delicious. Large portions and intermediate pricing makes this a fun place to dine. read more

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So happy we stopped by today! They have a pretty extensive menu with both breakfast and lunch options. The location is super convenient in Dedham square - lots of street parking (free on Sunday and holidays) and a free lot in the square as well. I got the bacon Brie and avocado omelet and it was super yummy. The home fries were good and the toast was deliciously buttered. My friend got the apple cinnamon granola pancake short stack and that was also super tasty. Definitely very sweet but good if you are into that! Service was also great. Can't complain and will definitely come back to try out more menu items! read more

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First of all the name of the spot is amazing. I have been here once with three family members and each dish was simply delicious and the service was fast and friendly. My family and I stopped here for brunch on a Thursday at 3 p.m. and were happily surprised to find the place quite busy. I ordered the cannoli French toast, my boyfriend ordered the eggs bolly (type of egg Benedict), my father ordered the avocado pear and goat cheese omelette my mother ordered the Irish breakfast. I admit that I have a sweet tooth and this food may not be for everyone, but the cannoli French toast is unbelievable. I had bites of each of the dishes. Their house twist on the eggs benedict was delicious and I was pleasantly surprised at the avocado pear and goat cheese omelet which in fact worked and was also quite delicious. read more

This place is already an instant classic in Dedham Square - barely open for a few weeks, but hit ground running. Menu is creative - inventive twists on diner classics- with attention to fresh ingredients, lighter fare/gluten free. One of my favorite things is that The Grateful serves REAL maple syrup!! There is often a wait - but the reservation app is terrific ... you can walk the Square, grab an espresso drink next door, and get a ping when your table is ready. Worth the wait. read more

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Ambiance is not great but service is quite good, place is clean and food is really delicious!

Rita and I went out to a new (opened 2-3 weeks) breakfast/lunch spot in Dedham Square... The Grateful Dedham Diner. First off, what a fun name. Secondly, and more importantly, we had an AWESOME experience. Our server Tea (pronounced Tia) was very good. She was knowledgeable about the menu, attentive and has a wonderful way about her self. A real asset to place. Very varied menu that will satisfy ALL your breakfast cravings. We had Eggs, Home Fries and Corned Beef Hash that were "can't wait to come back good!!!" Coming Back is something that we MOST DEFINITELY will do!!! read more

Great experience afternoon brunch with family. I have gluten-free and dairy free allergies in our family. They were able to accommodate everything. read more

Good balance of trendier and more traditional menu items that are cooked well. The food was good -- like any other diner -- but ultimately wish it would have leaned more heavily into one or the other, as the prices were trendy but the taste (aside from smatterings of goat cheese, etc.) on par with much more affordable diner options a town or two over. read more

Lovely experience, really good food, great service and not crowded during the typical busy Saturday breakfast time

As a breakfast enthusiast, I'd been wanting to try this place for a while. The four of us were not disappointed. Reports were that the French toast was fluffy and lovely, the bacon crisp, and coffee fresh. The thick cut oatmeal was kind of remarkable for not only the size but the fruit and nuts which tops the dish. The texture is more chewy than your typical porridge but I like both styles. Only complaint is the syrup should be on the side, as it would be too sweet for some. Greek omelette was enormous and leftovers were suitable for breakfast the next day. Staff were friendly and helpful. It was nice that the kitchen was somewhat open so I could thank the cooks on the way out. Prices are in line with many places these days. They state that the eggs are cage free and the bread is local. There are a few menu items that are in the upper teens, but for steak and eggs or lox you would expect just that. read more

Very tasty breakfast. A little loud inside with lots of tables with small children. Service was good and you could taste how fresh the eggs were. Great place to go after church on Sunday's but it's small & the wait is a bit long. read more

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Food and pricing is of solid quality, 4-5 stars , but the service is lacking, which really drags this from a solid 4 stars to a 3. Spent a lunch here on a Friday , and while they were busy , the service was inattentive and slow by my server . For example : at first asked for a water.. nothing for several minutes . Server came back and asked what I wanted to drink ... Asked for lemon with a coke and a water , got the coke and water (finally) after several more minutes , but missing the lemon. While not rude or snippy , the service was just slow and inattentive for lunch . With so many other good local places to eat it's hard to give this place better than a 3.5, which sadly isn't an option. read more

I'm only giving two stars because of Covid-19 and the fact that when we have eaten here before, it's been a good experience with good food. Today, however, we ventured out for the first time in months to finally sit outside on a nice morning and eat some breakfast at an actual restaurant. It wasn't too busy, so we were seated by the staff at a nice shady table right away. The server promptly took our drink orders and gave us menus. We ordered as soon as our drinks swiftly arrived. After about a half hour, we started realizing that the food was taking a long time, but we didn't say anything because, hey, they're short-staffed and there's a pandemic going on. Then after ten more minutes our server actually came over to us and said, unprompted, "Your food is almost ready." We felt better for about ten more minutes knowing it was just a matter of time... then two tables who were seated well after us got their food. What?! Then, as my wife put her mask on and went in to complain, there comes another server with some food... yay! Wait, no, for the table who ordered 30 minutes after us. So, the complaint was lodged. Turns out the server never put in our order. I'd like to say she apologized, but she left the explanation and apologies to the other staff, who were a little dumbfounded as to why she would have told us twenty minutes ago that the order that never existed was almost ready. So, we left after waiting a grand total of about an hour and half of our day off. But, hey, free drinks! read more

Great place with a good variety on the menu, nice atmosphere. Staff is always friendly.

I've heard that Grateful is owned by the same people that own the Rox Diner is West Roxbury, my other favorite breakfast place. The food is fresh, interesting, and outstanding. My wife loved the Goat, a dish with Lox, avocado, poached egg, baby spinach and goat cheese. I loved my South Beach omelette, made from egg whites and veggies with a little fruit salad on the side. The service is fast and courteous and the vibe is neighborly. I love that this is a walk from home, whereas the Rox was always a drive away (but worth it). read more

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Food was okay-- a lot of missteps. I ordered the Big Rig combo (2 eggs, toast, potatoes, bacon) with lemon ricotta blueberry pancakes. My two biggest complaints were regarding the toast and the pancakes. The toast was burnt. As in black. It was also hard as a rock, making me think it was toasted 10 minutes before it was delivered to me. Inedible. The pancakes, which I expected to fall in love with, were dry and crumbly except for the places where there were blueberries and dollops of ricotta. I was expecting ricotta in the batter rather than dolloped throughout. I would not order those pancakes again. My eggs, bacon, and potatoes were all good. My mom ordered french toast and my husband ordered the corned beef hash eggs Benedict and they both enjoyed theirs. The service wasn't great. Hardly saw our server. We were never offered drink refills. Eh, wouldn't return. read more

really good for diner food more upscale than your average. family friendly. waitstaff super nice and didn't rush our table

The most underrated diner in the area. Food is made from scratch, always fresh, great menu options and great value. Service is friendly and now with outdoor seating you don't usually have to wait. I love the egg sandwiches like the JFK and a Jackie O. Pancakes are delicious. Love the pear, avocado salad with generous amount of chicken and avocado. Sweet potato waffle fries are the best. Something for everyone, highly recommend. Criticizing this place for not looking hipster enough inside is ridiculous read more

I went for Fathers Day in june everyone was very nice breakfast is awesome. The servers were all accommodating when I used the get in line online. read more

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Today I am super disappointed in them. I've been here a handful of times and never had bad service. We sat outside today. Our waitress was awful. She took our order when we got here and never came back. I didn't get my orange juice so the kid who brought our food I asked to get the orange juice. He did not. We had to ask someone else to get her after waiting about 20 min. We had no syrup for our pancakes and she was nowhere to be found so I went looking for syrup at the other tables. The syrup I found at another table was watery and I still had no orange juice so I flagged down another waitress to ask her to get ours. When our waitress came outside she caught me looking around and said "oh you just needed syrup". It's been like 20 min of not eating our pancakes and that was just rude. I told her I also needed my orange juice and the syrup was really watery. She said it's healthy syrup and ihop is so bad for people and this one is $60 a bottle and blah blah and asked why we didn't like it. Like what the heck. I told her my niece doesn't like it and can't eat her pancakes. She didn't care and didn't even take it off the bill. She dropped the bill. She disappeared again. Sitting at the table another 20-25 mins for her to come back and take my payment. Had to flag down a busboy. She never asked if we wanted boxes so we had to ask him to take the payment and get boxes. She never came back. I'm mad I even left her a $5.00 tip. Her name is Iluminada Sirena. Awful waitress and my niece had to take her pancakes to go so she can eat it at home with regular syrup. read more

Be sure to specify size when ordering drinks. They don't ask. They will bring you the costliest size. Tomato juice tasted as though it's a little on the past expiration date side. Requested the budget friendly classic breakfast with bacon; the home fries are way over spiced... barely edible. Don't ask for single slice of french toast on the side, though. They charge you $7.00 !!!!! Can you believe it?!?!? $7 bucks for a single slice of bread with a little powdered sugar on it! Highway robbery. I thought it must be a mistake but two of the wait staff said that was what it was. ridiculous! I cannot justify spending my hard earned $$ at a place that charges like that. They should be ashamed. read more

Fantastic breakfast and great service! Portions were excellent! Great options for toast fresh bakery bread. We will be back! read more

First visit here and was skeptical based on some of the review, however I had the fig and Brie French toast and when I say amazing I mean it was AMAZING...our waitress was great with the kids.oh and the adults. it is a busy place but the food runners were great as well. Kudos to all! read more

We had breakfast outdoors, staff are super friendly, food is always good, and I love the variety on their menu.

Delicious food! Great service. We met there for a friend's birthday. Very accommodating