Service was great but corn beef hash was horrible!!! I got very nauseous and sick that it ruined my day I had to go back to hotel and sleep it off read more

We were visiting the Berkshire's for the first time, and stopped in this little gem for breakfast. I felt like we were in the breakfast version of the show Cheers, everyone knew each other, I loved it! The food was cooked perfectly, and the price couldn't be beat. Also, coffee was excellent. My husband and I loved it, and if we come back this way again will definitely stop in. read more

What a great place! Omelets were delicious. Super friendly staff and exceptionally clean.Not your typical greasy spoon diner. If you're in the Berkshires this is a place you have to try. read more

I wish I got the waitress' name. She was so bubbly and remembered everyones order without writing it down. She even wore fun navy blue and white exercise pants! The other waitress did not wear a mask for most of the time she was near the kitchen so that was a bummer. (hence the 2 star) My burger was so reasonably priced and soo yummy. They make the menu very easy to follow outside and they have outside seating. I would love to give them more stars but the absence of the mask was such a disconnect right now. read more

Good food and very fair prices. Breakfast was delicious and we received a good amount of

They offer both outdoor and indoor seating. The outdoor seating was sanitized between customers. The service was quick and friendly. The food selection was typical diner food. We enjoyed our breakfast! read more

The "old school diner" atmosphere is the draw...not the food. The food is average. Given the price point, it's what you'd expect. Keep your expectations in check. Expect to see locals getting attention. Expect average, but good, diner food. Expect very fair prices. And if you keep that in mind, you'll have a good meal in an awesome, recently renovated old school diner. read more

Very nice old school diner experience. Good food, reasonable prices and prompt service. Pro tip - go here before you go to the Rockwell Museum. read more

Stumbled upon this place by accident and didn't realize the history. Went to the Norman rockwell museum after so it tied the morning together nicely. Solid 3.5 stares. Little diner, cheap food, a bit greasy but that's how it should be. I got a veggie omelet and they used all fresh veggies (which doesn't always happen in diners, I've gotten canned mushrooms, eh.) The staff was super welcoming and def a local favorite. Come for the atmosphere more then the food. read more

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For the last 15 years I've stopped at Rose's for breakfast. This year there has been a change in ownership. We attempted to give it a try, but unfortunately the new owners would not accommodate our requests. We left and found Joes Diner about 9/10s of a mile down the road. It was a pleasant surprise to see to 2 waitress working there who had previously worked at Roses. The service and food was great! We will frequent Joes from now on. read more

Sometimes it is not always about the food, although the food here is very good, it is the 50's diner-time-warp that gives Joe's Diner it's infectious charm. And it all begins with Margaret, a "Kiss my Grits" employee of 44 years, that in itself should tell you something. She has her own time honored manor and method of waiting on customers; she doesn't truck with breaking her rules and will not hesitate to dress you up or down depending on what she perceives the need to be. To say she rules the counter service domain at Joe's is a mere understatement!!! The service at Joe's is prompt, the food leaves the kitchen quickly even when busy and you'll have no complaints after the first bite. Joe happened to be there but he is no longer the owner, he sold out in 2000 but comes everyday at around 1pm. I've known owners who have sold their restaurants and quickly become disappointed with the direction the new owners take the business and sadly never set foot on the property again. Joe doesn't have that problem as evidence by his daily appearances and in conversation with him he is more than pleased as the business simply has not changed since he started it in the 50's. Adding to the nostalgic charm of this little 50's diner is a Painting by Norman Rockwell entitled "The Runaway" which is set at Joe's counter, that is Joe back in the day waiting on the paintings two other subjects. This place is a real slice of Norman Rockwell's Americana pie!!! read more

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Great traditional New England Diner. Friendly fast service. Large menu to choose. Breakfast anytime! Rich with downtown historical vibe. A must stop place. read more

Cute little diner with amazing breakfast! Was traveling through town and just happened upon it. Great food and great prices!

Found thanks to roadfood.com. Located in Lee, MA. Lee is a cute small town with a number of eating options from trendy coffee shop to diners. This is the diner. Parking is pretty easy here which is nice. On the other "strip" in town parking is not easy. This is a small place. Perhaps 10 tables and 10 counter spots. The tables get moved around to accommodate groups as needed. The waitress was one grumpy woman. Not sure she smiled the whole time I was there, at me or anyone else. The menu is clear diner food. Focused on what they do well. Food was fine. But only fine. Prices are good though. I had to ask for a fork and knife once my food arrived. I could not wait to get out of there. 2 stars because I won't be back and have experienced better. Sorry roadfood, don't agree on this one. read more

A small place with some good ol Americana feel to it. Take a step into Norman Rockwell's vision when he thinking about painting his famous painting called "The Runaway". Take some pictures on stools just like the painting for a great memorabilia, and also check out the local shops/antique stores near the area. Food is pretty basic American style dishes, waitress was very nice gave my kids some crayons and coloring books to color on while we waited for the food. The locals that came by made me vision what it would have been like if I tried to paint them Norman style. Very friendly atmosphere, not very big inside so space is very limited, which I guess make sense to sit at the bar stools. Add this to your must see if you visited the Norman Rockwell museum and want to grab a quick bit to eat. A+ read more

I really wanted to love this place, but my husband and I had a very poor experience. We stopped in for a late lunch, while making a long drive from Boston to Binghamton. The diner felt pretty dirty, and I wish we'd bolted after seeing the old (and filthy) phone at our table. But, we stuck it out and gave Joe's a shot. I ordered a vanilla shake, grilled cheese and fries. The shake tasted off and I couldn't get down more than a few sips. I think it was either too much milk or the ice cream was old. Either way, it was gross. The grilled cheese was fine, no issues there. My fries tasted of bad oil (you got some fish taste mixed in with potato). I didn't eat more than a few fries, and I'm a huge lover of potatoes! My husband ordered an egg salad sandwich, and that was OK. He also got a side of their loaded tater tots. They also tasted poorly because of old oil. All in all, not worth the stop. read more

Joe's Diner - Phone at our table. Looks like it hasn't been cleaned in decades! - American Near Me - Lee, Massachusetts

Joe's Diner is legendary in this local community, and in our hearts. My Husband grew up in this area and brings us to Joe's every single time we come to visit. This last trip was certainly no exception! Do not come to Joe's expecting to be charmed by the servers, depending on who you get, it's doesn't always happen haha. Do not come here for the ambiance unless old fashioned greasy spoon crowded diner charm is your thing. So, why do people come to Joe's? Is it the food? Is it the history? Is it the fact that the original Joe can be often found sitting at the bar enjoying a meal right along side you? Hmm. I happen to think it is all of the above! Joe's is one of those places celebs seem to go out of their way to try. It is an experience not soon forgotten. Their food is typical diner food, some dishes blew me away when I first came here years ago (particularly their huge breakfasts, wow!) and others are less memorable. One thing is certain, there is a special magic at Joe's that sets it apart from any of it's competitors. In fact, I'd go out on a limb and say that there is no competition for Joe's, at all! It's in a class of it's own, and I recommend everyone traveling through the area check it out for themselves. There is something special here just begging to be discovered; this place is so much more than a meal. It's an experience! read more

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I used to stop here for breakfast when I went to the Berkshires to visit my father at his summer home. Like most places in the Berkshires, the employees were super friendly and upbeat. I sat at the counter and had traditional breakfast fare with coffee. The service was quick, the portions very generous and the quality great. One warning: if you eat everything you're served for breakfast be prepared not to have an appetite until dinner time. read more

Absolutely delicious diner food. Nice thick pancakes. I really only need one if I get a couple of sides. My only complaint is that their to go orders always seem to go wrong in terms of what I order. Nothing big, just not correct. First time I ordered both orders to be scrambled eggs, but one was fried over hard. The second time, I didn't get my second order of eggs at all, though judging from what I paid ( no receipt), they may not have charged me for them, so I guess it is okay. If you get it to go, just check to make sure it is correct. None of this will stop me from going back again and again, though. Their hash is good too, but I love their Home fries... They just need a little extra salt. read more

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Honestly, this is one of my favorite diner's in the world. My Grandmother lives within walking distance and my daughters love this place also. We had the pancakes which were perfect. I've eaten here dozens of times and always had great food and service. read more

we got there and it was a little busy and i asked the waitress if we just sit anywhere and she was SO RUDE to me. told me 3 times "I TOLD YOU LET ME CLEAN IT" i asked 3 different questions. she basically yelled in my face. didn't care about the reviews or how good the prices or food was. WE LEFT. i'm not giving my money to an establishment who hires these rude staff !!! we went to 51 tavern down the road it was amazing ! read more

EVERYTHING IS HOME MADE! From the appetizers like the jalapeño poppers, down to all there dressing!!! Amazingly friendly service, and great cooks that are ready to comply with any substitutions that you may demand. Not to mention great strong coffee that will leave you jittery for the day lol! Best place to go for breakfast lunch or dinner! read more

Great little diner that has quick service and good food! They serve some delicious omelettes, hash and pancakes with a side of rye, white or wheat toast and home fries! I have a waffle - with blueberries and strawberries and heaping whipped cream for 4.50!!! They also have unlimited coffee - highly recommend for any morning. My friends all had variations of omelettes which they made fresh and perfectly fried/greasy home fries. We ended up paying in cash because splitting the bill got a little difficult. My only complaint was that the place is a bit drafty - every time someone opened the door we felt the gust of wind. Good food and great service! :) read more

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Cute old time diner. Food fresh! Staff nice! Very small space and hard to get in. We sat at a table at the door just to be able to eat!

Cute diner but could be so much better. Food was just OK. Under staffed, waitress was in a bad mood cause a fellow waitress came in late and we had to listen to her complain the whole time. Very awkward environment - there was no music and the place was so quiet due to everyone being afraid to ask for anything from the ornary waitress that you could here people chewing...literally. They also had all types of signage that read "you can't have it your way" and "no outside beverages allowed." If they put the same amount of effort into their service as they did their signage - - it would be so much better. read more

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Joe's is a great breakfast diner definitely recommend, great food and great prices. Ordered 2 eggs toast, home fries and bacon all food was delicious. read more

Joe's Diner - Very friendly service, great food, great prices! Definitely recommend Joe's Diner! - American Near Me - Lee, Massachusetts

Been here twice already for breakfast. Service is fast and friendly. Prices are great. Food is not outstanding but nevertheless a nice diner for a quick affordable meal. Omelette is a bit too over cooked. French toast is dry and not coated in the egg mixture enough. Coffee is watered down and very little aroma. Corned beef is decent although a bit too salty read more

This is a quirky place. When you eat here you feel as though you were transported in a time machine to the 1960s as the décor, menu and prices of this diner seem stuck in another era. Joe's claim to fame is that a Norman Rockwell painting was apparently set in this diner. It looks like not much has changed since Norman made this painting. I mean, this place isn't trying to be kitchy and retro and hip. This place is just old. That said, the food was pretty good and the service was friendly. Try the fried macaroni and cheese as an appetizer. Don't expect a gourmet meal here but you'll get solid diner food and a lot of bang for the buck. read more

Very authentic, old throw back to simpler times. Staff is friendly and engaging. Food is basic, but good. Prices are throwback as well. (I don't know how they make any money) read more

On our way to the Norman Rockwell Museum my husband and I dropped by Joe's Diner for brunch. It's a nice and cozy little diner - friendly staff, good food, cheap prices. This is where the locals would go! Being the place that Norman Rockwell did a painting on, you know this place is special. They don't take plastic but they do have an atm machine inside the diner. read more

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Joe's is great! We had omelet with hash, and squash ravioli, both meals were perfect! In business since the 50's and location for a famous Norman Rockwell painting. We are definitely going back to this one. read more

Small local diner. Hospitality isn't very good. Place feels depressing, staff aren't friendly. Food meh, makes chain restaurants seem like they are high quality. Overpriced as well for the quality. Oh yeah, it's cash only and the ATM charges $2.50. No signs saying Cash Only before entering. It's 2022, get a card reader stop being cheap. Not coming back. read more

Great place to eat. Large menu, breakfast all day, service is wonderful and the prices can't be beat. Not a large place so sometimes you may have to wait. But worth it. Weekly specials like turkey dinner, fresh fried fish and prime rib. Outside seating. read more

Quaint New England diner. Always have a good meal there. Friendly staff flexible with toppings condiments and side dishes. Nice variety on their choices of their menu. read more

If you are traveling around deciding to see 'America' you have to go to Joes. This is as American as apple pie or George Washington. If you dont already know, Joes Diner in Lee, Ma was the inspiration for one of Norman Rockwell's most famous paintings. And it looks EXACTLY the same as it ever did. If that wasnt reason alone to go, then you should go just because its one of those diners that every great writer has ever written about, but that you can never find. With the genuine blunt waitresses who will get you anything you need, as long as you dont waste their time. In fact, everything about Joe's is genuine. The food is good solid american diner/coffee shop food. But you arent going 20 minutes out of your way because their eggs are different from someone else's eggs...this is a place you visit for the experience, for the environment and for authenticity. If those things dont mean much to you, then you probably can skip this place. Joes is a landmark, and I loved it and was so glad we found it. read more

The decor is genuine greasy spoon and a step back in time, but I don't mean that in a good way. The seats at the counter have so many layers of duct tape holding them together that you can barely see the original material. My wife needed to move to another seat because the exposed duct tape glue was sticking to her shorts. I'm all for stepping back in time, Americana and local character, but not sticky seats, glacial service and rude staff and that's what you get here. We arrived on what appeared to be a very busy late morning, but were lucky enough to find a few seats at the counter right away. After making the aforementioned shift in seats we sat our ravenous bottoms down and waited for the waitress, and we waited and waited. It was 20 minutes (all this time sitting with the previous patron's dirty plates in front of us) before we were first greeted by one of the most surly waitresses I've ever encountered (and I'm from NJ where surliness is an art form among diner waitstaff). She removed the dirty dishes and took our orders, and if there was a moment's hesitation we got a "C'mon, c'mon" and she'd cut us off with a "how do you want that?" or "what size?" before we could even get the words out of our mouths. OK, our orders were finally in and we sat, and sat. We watched some people (apparently locals who knew the waitstaff) who came in after us order, eat and leave before we even received our coffee and OJ. And we weren't the only ones. A small group who came in just after us and sat at a table still hadn't even received menus and were a little annoyed. A table opened behind us and when a woman carrying an infant attempted to sit at it the waitress said "Ya think you could wait a minute until I can finish cleaning the table?". At first I thought she might have been joking, but her tone and the look on her face were simple nastiness. Now we were now 45 minutes into this dining experience when the waitress came by with our coffee and OJ and the glass of water my wife asked for several times while we sat there, without a hint of her request being heard. We discussed leaving and going someplace else but decided that by the time we drove elsewhere, ordered and ate we wouldn't gain much time-wise. We were wrong. Or meal wasn't delivered for another half hour. During that wait the table that came in after us was getting slightly vocal about the service as they finally had their menus but STILL hadn't placed their order. Finally we received our dishes. My friend loved his pancakes and my wife thought her French toast was flavorful but under cooked and soggy. My eggs were done perfectly, though the corned beef hash I ordered was bland and the potatoes were nothing special. Half way through the meal my wife asked for a refill of coffee, The waitress never acknowledged the request so my wife pleaded a bit louder "PLEASE may I have another cup of coffee". Her response was "I heard you the first time, I'm busy". Well if she heard her the first time then perhaps a simple "I'm busy but I will bring it to you soon" would have sufficed. Anyway, nearly two hours after we first sat down for what we expected to be a quick diner breakfast we left and joked that it was time to start discussing lunch options. Bottom line, the food is standard diner fare and average to below average. Portions are generous and prices are very reasonable, but the service is downright awful unless you are known to them. If this review was just about the food I probably would have added a star. If you don't mind paying to be rudely treated by the staff this might be your kind of place. And business seems to be brisk so maybe it's time to reupholster the stools? And perhaps they could turn on the AC. I mean it's July and we're in the middle of a heatwave. read more

After a visit to the Normal Rockwell Museum, we decided to have breakfast here the next day, and we were not disappointed. It's a very small diner, very few tables, mostly counter seats. We got there at 10am, got a table, and had one of the best breakfasts we've had in a very long time. I don't know what exactly they put in their breakfast potatoes, but it was amazing! Incredibly affordable, huge portions, and excellent food. The atmosphere can't be beat, with the regulars chatting from their counter stools. Loved it! ** Also Note!!! The address listed on Yelp is incorrect. When we used our gps to navigate to 165 Center Street, we were brought to a residential building. I think the correct address is 85 Center Street. read more

I usually write reviews because I am impressed with a place, not to air negative comments. I agree with many of the current reviews. Joe's Diner has a lot of personality. The walls are covered with memorabilia- much of it featuring Joe when he was in the military posing with a LOT of movie stars. I think he had a relative who was in the movie business who introduced him to them. And my favorite thing is that Joe's had been the inspiration for the Norman Rockwell painting of the runaway boy sitting at the counter next to the state policeman. Whenever I am in the area I look forward to going to Joe's and being a part of history and enjoying a wide variety of homecooked food. Unfortunately on my last trip there, I was very disappointed with the food. I got the cornedbeef and cabbage dinner and was disappointed at how flavorless all the vegetables were. The meat was good but nothing else. I hope that was just an off day, but my fear is that if Joe is no longer there, the food might not be as good as in the past. It is still worth going just to experience the place. I do hope the food stays as good as it has been in the past. read more

History with an amazing service. Food was filling. Chocolate pancakes are extra large

Joe's is your classic neighborhood diner and a must stop for breakfast when visiting Lee. Great food, service that makes you feel like a regular whether it or your first time or 50th. Prices are about half of others at this time. read more