This is a hidden gem in Waltham! Delicious breakfast and lunch options at very affordable prices. The diner is small and homey great to grab brunch with a friend. I ordered two eggs with sausage (came with home fries and toast), and was surprised to get 3 sausage links! I also appreciated that we got a piece of fresh fruit with our orders. read more

Leo's Place Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Amazing breakfast and service each time! You must check out their huge root-beer selection! One of my favorite places for get a delicious and reasonably priced breakfast or lunch. read more

Holy moly, this place is so cheap. Burger ($4): Just a standard burger. But it's so freakin' cheap. Sesame buns were pretty good, too. Meat itself was nothing special. Hot Pastrami Sandwich ($8): This was actually really good. And really cheap. Comes with a lot of pastrami. I got cheese for an extra $0.75. The buns are delicious!! I have to come back. You don't see these kinds of prices anymore. ESPECIALLY for brunch places. You can easily get a meal for under $10, or a huge meal for $12ish. LOVE IT! Service was excellent as well. read more

The coffee was good, the service was great, but I was really disappointed in the food itself. It's a good place to take kids because it's a pretty casual place but the omelet and hash browns did not have flavor and I would not come to eat again or recommend this place. read more

So let me start off by saying ... ordering food with Uber eats is the worst. Most times the food get to you cold. Anyhow that's not Leo's diners fault. Ordered the BIG DOGS 333 ... The eggs were eggs can't really rate that. The home fries though for me were a 1/5 ... the flavor was almost like burnt plastic. Not my fav item. The pancakes were a 5/5 AMAZING !!! fresh and fluffy I wanted more!!! read more

paigey's favorite breakfast spot! a great place for kids and families! food and service is top notch and the diner is an amazing place for breakfast or lunch. read more

I enjoyed a solo breakfast one weekend and was served quickly and my coffee was refilled twice without needing to ask. Omelette with smoked salmon in it was delicious and for the most part I was left alone to enjoy my book. read more

When you can smell a place before you're even in the door, I consider that a good sign. Does the interior look unchanged since the '70's? Sure, but don't you dare suggest that they change a thing. The vibe, and the room full of diners, tell you you're in the right place. The portions are huge; I had the special chorizo bennie, and the sausage was nicely spiced, with perfectly diced green bell pepper lurking in the sauce. Redskin potato homefries are a well appreciated treat -for sure, these are no Sysco potatoes. The bennie came on what my resident expert called a "bulkie"- basically large soft sandwich roll. Doesn't hold up well for reheated leftovers, but what are ya gonna do? Cranberry pancakes were also a hit with our table. read more

Perhaps the best omelette I've ever had in a diner. They are cooked slowly and come out tasting almost like a custard. The food is fresh and handled with care. The service is great and I really like the people who work there. The fruit salad is just beyond. I also suggest the Duduk pancakes. They are always playing great tunes. Also, the place has nice natural lighting and very much "feels" like a real dinner. I don't bother getting breakfast anywhere else in the Boston area because it won't be better than Leo's. read more

Classic greasy spoon diner with Turkish twist. It's a bit pricier but they make everything fresh and are consistent about it. Fast friendly service, can't really go wrong. I recommend the Challah French toast. read more

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Ate here after a very early morning of traveling to Boston from the Midwest, and it was exactly what we were looking for. The food was cooked perfectly and in a timely manner and was delicious. The restaurant vibe was chill and comfortable for a rainy Sunday morning. read more

Leo's Place Diner - Mighty Dog - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Maybe this place is great for breakfast? I had business in Waltham, and Leo's had pretty good reviews. Not crowded at 11:30. But the whole street was kind of dead. The place had a sour smell, and I almost left, but the reviews were good so I stayed. The place is charming, but it's old and could use a deep cleaning. Waiter (Owner? Manager?) was good enough. Several lunch sandwich options. I really wanted something hot, so I got the shredded Philly steak sandwich. Nota bene: this is not a cheesesteak, as the word "cheese" is not mentioned, nor is it present on the sandwich. There's also a note that onions, peppers, and something else are available for *$.75* *each*. I didn't do extras - should have. Maybe should have asked about the mysterious lack-of-cheese-ness for what is clearly labeled "Philly". All this because...there was absolutely no flavor. Zero. It's like I ordered the Flavor-Free special. So bummed. Fries were fresh and crispy. A salad I did not want nor eat. Again, maybe it's great for breakfast. I hope so. read more

Leo's Place Diner - Shredded Philly Steak Plate. Flavor free!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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A wide variety for breakfast. Leo the owner is friendly. I go in @ least once a week & never disappointed.

An old-fashioned diner in Waltham that serves up classic breakfast and brunch foods. We ordered online and pick up and easy, but came in an extremely large bag. I engineered my own omelette with mushrooms, swiss, bacon, and spinach with toast and home fries as well as the duduk pancakes. The omelette was quite flat but did come with a lot of spinach. I was hoping it to be more fluffy, but it lacked the texture. I definitely agree that the home fries are very bland and you definitely need to spice it up with some salt and pepper. On the bright side, the toast was already buttered, which was a nice surprise. The duduk pancakes were the best out of what I ordered. The apricots gave the pancakes a different chewy texture, while the pistachios added a bit of crunch. Overall, this brunch was filling, but not the most satisfying to eat. read more

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Went to Leo's Place . Service was great, refilling coffee without asking. The 3 breakfasts were delicious. Most importantly I went to the restroom and it was very clean.(That is very important!) read more

This place was amazing. Great staff and the food was simply amazing. The waitress talked me through the menu and gave me her recommendations. I went with the French toast platter and it did not disappoint. I recommend arriving early as the seats do fill up quick. read more

Leo's Place Diner - French toast platter. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Great food, great menu options and great ambience. I loved the coffee too, it was my type. read more

Leo's Place Diner - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Great, fresh food (amazing fruit salads with dragonfruit, kumquat etc!) and good conversation from the charming owners. Classic decor and an impressive roster of celebs from their time in Cambridge, wish I could get here more often. read more

This is a very busy place. It is small but seems to attract a lot of patrons. There is a counter area with about 10 stools and about 12 tables. Service is quick. I sat at the counter and was able to watch the food show. The cook is hunched over his grill as he quickly moves side to side finishing his orders: eggs, omelets, delightful copy's potatoes. His brother preps the orders: chips veggies, tears up cheese, makes toast, fruit cups, and their several helpers deliver and take orders and fill in wherever needed to make the customers happy. First off, the fruit cup: blueberries, kiwi, dragon fruit, fresh figs, cantaloupe, cherries, grapes, pomegranate seeds, grapes, pears, apples, mango, grapefruit, orange, and strawberries. All fresh fruits of summer! Delicious and artfully arranged so as to both a treat for the eye and the palate. The potatoes were exquisite - tender, browned and just crispy enough. I had 2 scrambled eggs with 3 delicious link sausages. The toast? Well, the bread is not a great quality, but it was not the focus of my meal either. My reason for not giving 5 Stars? As I watched the prep man handle many tasks, I noticed that he was handling money and other items and went directly back to handling the food without washing his hands. This cannot be good. He is doing so many tasks that I'm sure it must be difficult to keep the sanitation process in mind. According to one of the news articles in the window, this was a favorite of Matt Damon when the restaurant was in Cambridge. If I lived here, I'd probably be a regular too. This is my second day here. Unfortunately, I leave tomorrow. But this was a memorable place. read more

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The food was phenomenal. Mrs. Owens love stinks was incredible. The home fries were delicious. I am obsessed with the cutlery! The service was wonderful everyone was kind and helpful. The ambiance was great, I loved the decor and everything about this restaurant. HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend!!!!!! read more

Leo's Place Diner - Iced Coffee - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Excellent breakfast and brunch establishment with many of food selections, many of which are good. I'll start by stating that this location is fairly crowded, particularly on weekends around midday. They regrettably do not accept reservations. As a result, we waited far longer than was necessary. However, it took twice as long as the hostess anticipated, largely because so many people were hanging there and buying beverages hours after eating. Not the restaurant's responsibility, but at least have some decency to hurry it along if you see there is huge wait behind you. The breadth of options on the menu impressed me. Everything was nice, and the food came out reasonably fast, however the amounts were little. At the sum that was paid, I had hoped much more. Perhaps it was only the two items I happened to order, given there are conflicting remarks about serving sizes here. Despite everything, the food was delicious, and the restaurant is a great place to meet up with friends because of its atmosphere and fantastic menu. read more

This place is cozy. The service was great the owner of this place is a nice man. He spoke to us and told us a story about the band that photo he has on the wall. The food tasted good. I like how everything on the menu has its unique name. I love when people put the effort into what they are doing. I ordered Shroomister Omelet and Romeo & Juliet French Toast. Everything was delicious. read more

Leo's Place Diner - Shroomister Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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I ordered Doo-Wop French toast and it was delicious! People were nice and I'd love to come back for other things on menu! Can't wait to try their baklava that I ordered to go:) read more

Leo's Place Diner - Doo-Wop French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

I just love Leo's Place Diner in downtown Waltham. Always great friendly service (from Leo) and excellent food from his expansive menu. I had the Mike D. Hippie omelette which was chocked full of veggies. Can't wait till I return. read more

Leo's Place Diner - The Mike D. Hippie omelette. Umm good. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Simple, easy space but special and delicious! We came here for lunch during the week and we were not disappointed. The space is small and quaint but its busy and big enough to sit comfortably at your table. We sat at one of the high tables and enjoyed looking at all the pictures that covered the wall - of people and moments that have been enjoyed at this diner. It has been moved from Havard Sq to Waltham but it doesn't take away from being a great diner. For food we did a burger and chicken kebob with a greek salad and both were incredibly fresh and delish! I am super picky when I order chicken - if its chewy its a no go - but this chicken was grilled and spiced to perfection. I also loved the salad and rice that came with it. The jalapeno burger was also a hit and there was talk about the perfect fries - crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. We will definitely be going back! Maybe next time we will try lunch :) read more

Leo's Place Diner - Jalapeno Burger - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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This is a cute almost hole in the wall kind of place that serves up pretty good food! When I went with a friend, we got there kind of late ~11ish and ended up waiting 30-45 minutes for our food. We got the Romeo and Juliet French toast with strawberries and the Phoenician Festival omelet and both were great. Kind of wish the omelet had a bit more to it since it was just kind of flat and small. Also wish the home fries were actually seasoned since those were pretty bland. I know it was super busy, but there were people getting their lunch before we got our breakfast so that was a bit annoying. Otherwise, the staff is super friendly and it's a nice place to grab food. Would come again, but probably earlier. read more

Leo's Place Diner - Romeo Juliet French Toast (with strawberries) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Exactly what a diner should be. All things wonderful. Food Service Vibe. LOVE the bathroom too read more

I will try again because I wanted to love it and have it be my new goto breakfast place. I found the food to be a little bland. Omelet didn't seem to have cheese, I had to salt the potatoes- I never use salt in a restaurant. The coffee was not very flavorful. Service was friendly and efficient. As mentioned, I will try again. read more

Overall my friends and I had a pretty pleasant experience at Leo's. We ended up here because "In a Pickle" on Moody Street had an extremely long wait being that it was early Sunday afternoon. It is a really small, cozy place for brunch. I ordered the Olé Omelet (shiitake mushrooms, hass avocado, and red onion) and I split the Woofa Goofa French Toast (ricotta cheese, blueberries and strawberries). The omelet menu alone was really expansive with over 20 options. My omelet was pretty good, but I personally like when the eggs are a little more on the fluffy side. The French Toast was alright, but I would've liked it to have been a little sweeter. One big plus was the amount of hot sauce options that they had. There had to have been at least 15 different hot sauce choices! I do think the meal was a little pricey for what it was, but would still recommend if you're in the area! read more

Leo's Place Diner - Inside the place. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Having to kill some time, I stumbled across this place. I wish I stumbled across it everyday. Absolutely delicious. My omelette had chorizo which is so hard to find in a lot of places. This is an old school diner. Everything was absolutely delicious I would not hesitate to come here again anytime read more

Leo's Place Diner - The El Matador omelette with home fries and toast and a side of sausages - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

The breakfast was really good, love coming to diners. The pancakes were proportional size and were very good along with the breakfast potatoes. Also, the staff were quick with everything and our servers were excellent. If you are ever in Boston this is a great diner to come to. read more

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Family owned and run. Small classic diner with an old town feel. Old place and nothing fancy but the food is great.

Staff was really nice and got our order in before a big party. Food was good and accommodating of more complex orders.

This place is an original. Lovingly tended to; excellent menu options, all expertly prepared. We make a point of stopping here every time we're in the area. So many omelette options. The challah french toast can't be beat! read more

Great hole in the wall diner!! Staff is friendly and breakfast was perfect. Worth a visit if you are in town.

Great little breakfast place in Waltham! We were seated quickly. The coffee was piping hot and my order of the shroomster omelet was loaded with flavor. The staff was excellent, extremely attentive and very friendly. Definitely will be back for another visit to Leo's read more

Great old diner right in Main Street. Great ambiance lots of cool pictures to look at One man show behind a small grill so good takes a bit longer, but as well worth the wait. My daughter and I both had omelettes. The eggs were tasty, but could use a little bit more filling. The fries were lacking as they didn't seem to serve enough of them. however they were just right all in all I would go back and recommend Leo's place read more

I love the retro vibe and hometown feel of this classic diner. We went there on a Sunday for breakfast, the place was packed but we only had to wait about 10 minutes for a table. The decor inside was adorable, Tiffany lamps hanging from the ceiling, autographed photos of music and sports stars lining the walls and neon signs saying "burgers" and "breakfast all day" added to the theme. The waiters and cook were wearing charming black Beret hats too! I got an omelette with mushrooms, peppers and goat cheese that was very good. The home fries didn't really have any flavor though and tasted a bit too oily for me. My husband got banana pancakes which looked good and a hot cocoa to drink which they garnished beautifully with cocoa powder and a fresh strawberry! Great stop in on or Waltham trip. read more

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This diner is so cool!!! The decor and ambiance is awesome and the food is amazing!!!! I started with the Greek yogurt with fresh berries drizzled with honey. The yogurt was definitely fresh made, berries were plump and fresh and the honey was spectacular. This simple dish is a triumph!! My husband and I shared the French toast layered with the ricotta and fresh berries. I don't recall the cute name on the menu but the description will help you find it on the menu. My Husband had the lox eggs and onions and it was excellent. The coffee was marvelous. Treat yourself to this gem of a diner!!!! read more

I am giving them 2 stars because they do a decent breakfast, but it's definitely not worth the money. $10.60 for 2 eggs over easy, 2 strips of bacon, small scoop of home fries, an English muffin, and a coffee. The egg yolks were halfway cooked too. You can get a much bigger and better breakfast for $6 at either Heidi's or Wilson's. They are much friendlier at these 2 places as well. As a guy who likes his breakfast, stay away from this place. read more