Oh boy, you're in for a treat! This lovely restaurant has a Nantucket vibe, Concord is just so cozy. Helen's was clean tidy and bright. We were immediately welcomed and seated. Our server, Lesley was like a ray of sunshine. Friendly and extremely warm and welcoming and very attentive. Our breakfast was spectacular! My husband had the American breakfast and said the eggs were cooked perfectly. I had the Santa Fe omelet and that meal was a work of art, the presentation alone was colorful and looked absolutely delicious, guess what? IT WAS! The omelet was laden with sour cream, avacado and petite diced red onion, what a tasty combination. Unlike many places the accompanying fruit was not just green melon and cantaloupe, it was grapes and strawberries as well. They have lunch and dinner too, stay tuned, we'll let you know !!! read more

Came here for lunch while visiting friends. It was a great experience! Busy and a fairly small restaurant but the staff moved quickly and we were able to be seated right away. All the food was very solid- my burger and orange creamsicle smoothie were spot on. The waitress was super friendly as well. Definitely recommend! read more

Good food, busy day but they kept things moving. Waitress chased us down because she was unhappy with her tip. Will not be coming back

This place is just a solid, nook in the corner type diner. No bells and whistles, what you see is what you get, but there is something charming and authentic about this place in an old fashioned way. And it a weird way it's comforting. We've been for breakfast and lunch and the food has always been pretty good. read more

We've been coming here for years as we live close by. Here's the good and bad: Good 1. Food comes out fast 2. Made with fresh ingredients 3. Everything tastes good 4. Served on nice dinnerware 5. Fantastic location Bad 1. Expensive. Recently paid $18 for a small fried chicken sandwich and a few fries. 2. Portions can be small 3. The acoustics are horrible. It gets very loud and you can barely hear each other. 4. The music is stupid, loud and makes it even harder to hear. 5. They have a couple older waitresses which is both a blessing and a curse. One of them isn't terribly friendly and they often don't check on you at all. It's a mixed bag at Helen's. read more

I've been coming here for over 2 decades. The waitresses are always nice and usually very busy. They don't chit chat, but they remember everything you say and do a great job! They atmosphere is fine, always clean, nothing to write home about, but the food and menu are fantastic. Along with the typical burger and sandwiches, they have some healthier and very tasty offerings. There salads are delicious. I highly recommend this place for a wonderful meal!! read more

This place was cool, had a diner feel but with some healthy options like smoothies. Breakfast hit the spot and our waitress was the coolest. Its a tad expensive, two eggs, bacon, home fries, and toast is gonna cost you 20 bucks before tip. read more

Came into town to check out the minute man monument and trail and came in for lunch. So glad we did family owned business with fresh food. We waited about 20 minutes but it was worth the it. Stop in for a tasty meal and dont forget to get a shake. read more

Helen's Restaurant - Salmon wrap with sweet potato fries - American Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

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decent food, decent service, pretty busy, very loud in the restaurant, the small is very big for ice cream.

Horrible experience with the waitress there! She charged a 20% tip to my take-out order without asking me. Not even apologetic at all when I confronted her! read more

Breakfast was very disappointing. The eggs were runny and cold when I had asked for medium-hard, and the coffee was thin and watery. Service was the bigger issue: my plate was taken away while my son was still eating, which felt quite rude. Even more frustrating, we were rushed out of the place -- the unfriendly thin woman with dark-blond hair who appeared to be running the place stood nearby with a cleaning cloth in hand, almost policing the table, and hurried to wipe it down behind me as if pushing us out the door. Overall, the food quality was poor and the service unwelcoming. read more

Fantastic food and service. Fresh avocado, lettuce and tomato on my BLT. My husband's patty melt was the best he's ever had. Great hot crisp fries. Friendly fast service read more

Had awesome meals here after visiting the Orchard House after getting a recommendation from them. The restaurant is cute and clean in a great location. Loved the main window. Our server was great. Highly recommend this place. read more

Great place. Noisy and fun scene. Helen the owner is a hard working lady who takes pride in her work. I enjoy the turkey burgers and fish tacos. The desserts are decadent. The only drawback is its a smaller restaurant. Wish it were larger. read more

Stopped in for lunch during one of our bike rides and grabbed a cute little table near the window so we could watch our bikes. Servers were very pleasant and attentive without being in your face which I greatly appreciated. I ordered the chicken and cheese quesadilla and thought it was absolutely delicious. Chicken was tender and grill just right. I had forgotten my wallet and was happy to see they took Apple Pay too read more

Food was fine, not sure why we were charged separately for fries when they come with the sandwich according to the menu. Frustrated but will still go back gladly. read more

Breakfast was just ok. Lacked quality & portions, especially since the price point was high.

Great find in the center of town. Went for a late lunch on a Saturday, and it was packed, but we were seated very promptly and waited on almost immediately! I was very impressed with how friendly and efficient the staff were in spite of how very busy they were. The menu is extensive with a wide range of options. I got the shrimp po' boy wrap, which was great -- New Orleans-hot, but even better since it includes some perfectly crisp bacon for a surprising and wonderful crunch! My partner's Asian Salmon salad was also excellent. It's unusual to find a restaurant that can deliver on such a range of dishes, and we want to come back and try more of them. read more

Helen's Restaurant - Shrimp Po' Boy Wrap and Asian Salmon Salad - American Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

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What a happy accident when my hotel's breakfast buffet closed earlier than I expected, and I had to go into town for breakfast! If I hadn't happened, I would not have had a lovely breakfast at Helen's. The menu has a nice variety and the customers seem like a mix of visitors and local people. Lots of greeting each other by name which gives a really welcoming vibe. Staff were friendly and helpful. Felt like all the servers have probably been there a long time and they enjoy their work. I had the Joe's Special, made with turkey sausage. Very tasty. Their home fries are delicious. Really flavorful, almost like the potatoes were simmered in a stock before they were fried up. Or maybe whoever's in the kitchen just has a deft hand with seasoning Also had the biggest cold brew I've ever had in my life. It would give a Sbux Triente a run for his money, and it was delicious. (Their coffee is Bad Ass brand out of Hawaii.) Parking is on street and free (there are meters but the City has deactivated them). Even if you have to park a little ways away,Helen's is worth the walk. read more

Helen's Restaurant - A view toward the counter and kitchen - American Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

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Came here for breakfast the other weekend and not impressed. Food was not that great- The breakfast burrito was okay, the black beans were the best part. My husband had one of the samplers, and he wasn't impressed with any of lt. My mom had some toast and it wasn't even toasted! The server was also a little rude and not very attentive. read more

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I've only been here once before with my girlfriend and we caught the end of the lunch rush so it was hard to judge the potential. This time, I came with a craving for a diner style lunch and they delivered. Plenty of tables were open, my server was super nice, the order was quick, and when the plate came out I could see whoever was on the grill knew what they were doing. The standard turkey burger there comes with pico and avocado, and normally wet toppings would make the top bun disintegrate, but they'd toasted it hard enough that it held up perfectly. Fries were on point, sized between shoestring and steak for a nice starchy snap with a little extra time in the fryer to make them crispy. Then despite having a decent sized meal, I caved and got the banana split so I could check out their ice cream. It looked like folks there were going for milkshakes, maybe I'll try that next time. In any case, I recommend catching these guys off peak so you can soak in the chill diner vibe and completely enjoy the experience. read more

Helen's Restaurant - Turkey burger and fries. - American Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

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Nothing better than sitting at the counter on a cold winter morning sipping hot chocolate and enjoying some truly excellent food. The breadth of food/cuisine on the menu makes you worry "they can't be doing all of this right" and yet somehow they are. Both the service and atmosphere are warm and friendly. My girlfriend says to bring back the peppermint ice cream with marshmallow sauce circa 2008. This means nothing to me and sounds super unappealing but she insisted I share. Given it was from Helen's I'm sure it was good. read more

I've gone there a lot and they are always amazing! The ladies are very nice and so is their food. (; The mood of the place is very home-y. I love the decorations, especially the wreath and the booths. I'd recommend this place to everyone looking for a nice diner to eat, especially anyone with children. read more

Ice cold food. So disappointed We should have eaten elsewhere Just so you all know Was the wait staff. Not picking up food. No heaters to kept food under read more

now let me make clear this was just "take-out", one doesn't tip for take out, especially not if it is a restaurant with table service, where one tips the next time one decides to "dine in & get service " ( for which obviously one would tip!) Rudeness & nasty food - Apart from the fact that the blond woman ringing up our TAKE-OUT order turned from "friendly to OUTRAGEOUSLY rude", only because most people ( including me) do not tip for take out, ( only when they actually dine in and get a service!) - she neither responded to our " thank you", nor our "bye"____ we had two sandwiches ( tuna melt and another), BOTH of which made me and my friend nauseous to the point where we were considering the ER! nasty oil was dripping from the bread, causing both of us to rush to buy ginger ale for nausea. the nausea didn't go away until the next morning, almost sending us to the ER! and no, we didn't eat other food that day, and don't have any allergies. read more

Absolute perfection! Ordered Chicken Fajita Omelette and Chicken & Waffles from the specials menu. Food came out fast, hit, and amazing! Potatoes were perfect- huge choice of toast. No pressure to leave when finished. Only regret is i don't live nearby... read more

Cheerful ambiance and a welcoming staff make this restaurant feel as comfortable and bright as grandma's kitchen. You can sit at any open table you want while enjoying classic 80s hits! The service and kitchen staff are highly accommodating and strive to satisfy customer preferences. They offer a wide variety of delicious dishes. Much more pleasant than nearby Main Streets Market and Cafe! read more

Great comfort diner food in a quaint little restaurant. The cheesesteak sandwich was a perfect amount of meaty and the mushrooms in it were good. The meatloaf was tasty and the mashed potatoes with gravy was a good texture. The tomatoes were really fresh and tasty too. read more

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I had breakfast here today and it was ok. The Santa Fe omelette was fine but could have been better. The side of bacon was limp and the prices were high. The ambiance was like a diner but the food was lacking quality to justify the cost. For a good value look elsewhere. read more

Homey place with lots of sandwiches and other classic diner foods and great desserts. Service is very friendly. Reasonably priced. Clearly a local favorite. In the center of Concord's (very small) downtown and near many of its cool museums and historic sites. read more

Helen's Restaurant - Storefront - American Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

Food looked very healthy, nice presentation and staff were amazing. The tables were clean. Overall had a very nice experience at this restaurant I would recommend. read more

Take out order. Middling breakfast burrito with added bacon was $16. Server was visibly annoyed I didn't tip. Not in any hurry to return.

I absolutely love there cheese quesadillas and meatloaf! Staff are friendly and personable. Clean dinner. Sometime there can be a bit of a wait, since there so good ;) read more

This is a go to spot for my family. A great place for breakfast and lunch. They have a huge variety of food on their menu. Everything they make is good. I never have problems with anything. Service is always good. The waitresses and waiters are always working hard. The overall look of the diner is very bland. I would like more uniqueness to it. The vibes are always good. People look happy. read more

I am so sad to say that the to-go lunch I just purchased at Helen's was terrible. I haven't been there in a very long time and after this experience, I won't be returning. I ordered the Californian wrap which was $17 and an extra $3.50 for sweet potato fries. I got about 10 french fries and could see the bottom of the container underneath them when I opened it up. I mean it almost felt like a prank. The wrap had very little actual filling/substance inside of a stale, hard to chew wrap. We opened it up before we threw it away to see one (if that) very thinly sliced piece of turkey, 2 small pieces of avocado, half of a lettuce leaf and a tomato shred.. I think this might've been a joke. If it was, it's on them. Some restaurants do skimp on takeout orders so maybe they're a little better if you eat there when you can actually see your meal in front of you. Still, I wouldn't give it a go after this. read more

Helen's Restaurant - Californian wrap - American Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts

Excellent fresh food in the beautiful downtown Concord area. Easy walkable area, plenty of parking and the food at this little diner is amazing. Very nice staff as well who are very welcoming people. Highly recommend coming if you are in the area. read more

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A fantastic place to get out of the snow for atmosphere, friendly service and delicious food! We'll be back!!! read more

Been coming here for 12 years. Nothing has changed- it is simply perfect. Great local breakfast place that makes you feel right at home. You can not go wrong with anything on the menu. Also, coffee from Hawaii is amazing!!! read more

My wife and I visited for breakfast on a very busy Saturday morning and luckily, we didn't have to wait on line. Shortly afterwards, the line was out the door. The welcome was not the warmest and kind of chilly. My wife ordered the California omelet which was a special. The omelet contained avocado, bacon, and cheese. She also ordered a side fruit salad. I ordered the All American Breakfast which consisted of two eggs (scrambled), roasted potatoes, sausage, toast, and coffee. We both enjoyed our meals and the portions were generous. My roasted potatoes were crisp and not greasy. The sausage consisted of three very tasty links. No decaf coffee was available so I settled for a cup of tea. The fruit salad was fresh. The prices were acceptable considering the location. Our service was very good but not friendly. There was street parking and a parking lot in the area. read more

A must stop in Concord. Get the clam chowder, it's sooo good. Our party had the BLT, club sandwich and cheesesteak some with furies some with coleslaw. All were so good. We even went back the next day from Lexington for burgers, yum, more chowder and turkey sandwiches. Ordered the blueberry pie. It was delicious. The crust was flaky and the filling was firm and not too sweet. Real homemade food and friendly service. read more

Helen's Restaurant - American Near Me - Concord, Massachusetts