This place has been re-born!! The new Magus is modern, clean and a great upgrade to the Wellesley scene. The staff is super friendly. The place is new and bright. The food is consistently tasty and fresh. Love the lemon chicken soup. Highly recommend. **If the reviews are over 3 months old, they do not reflect the new management, staff, menu or remodel*** read more

My first impressions when I walk in was this place needs more light. The table by the door had pancakes which looked like the size if a dinner plate. The place was full which was a good sign. I ordered the Denver omelette with fruit. I found it to be cold. I'n sure it was three eggs but I think they were from a small hen based on the size of the serving. Nice atmosphere but I was disappointed with the food. The price was reasonable. 17.00 which includes the substitution for fruit. I would return if I had the option. remember, they accept payment at the register not at the table. I wish they told me this when they gave me the tab. read more

Service has really gone to hell in this place. Their new policy is only 1 refill on a cup of coffee. But they don't communicate that. They just ignore you when you try to flag down the waitress holding up your coffee cup. I offered to pay for refills. I was still denied. They also will no longer take your credit card to process your payment - you have to walk up to the counter to pay at the cash register. So I no longer eat here. read more

Wasn't sure what to expect with new ownership but food is even better, service is friendly, and the vibe comfirtable. Love thr Greek influence. read more

I ate at Maugus twice recently. The food was very good. The servers were really nice both times. We were lucky to have good weather, and we loved the outside patio. On Labor Day, the restaurant was overwhelmed with customers. (I think that most restaurants were closed.) The kitchen and the servers worked so hard to keep the food coming in a timely manner. read more

I met two good friends for a late breakfast here on Sunday. It was our third "meetup" here in 10 years. We each had a "full stack of pancakes" - two of us devoured blueberry pancakes (myself included), and one of us devoured strawberry pancakes. We all agreed that this is our favorite place for breakfast: A full menu of breakfast options prepared as ordered. The wait staff are very friendly and available. Ample seating (off peak hours) and free packing in back. (Metered parking in front, on both sides of the street, and free on Sundays.) We sat there for almost two hours catching up on news in our lives. No one encouraging us to free up our table or pay our check ASAP. A thoroughly enjoyable experience in a locally owned and operated restaurant. Highly Recommended! read more

Loved everything about it! Generous portions, my meal--scrambled eggs with Parmigiana and prosciutto with a side of French toast and fresh raspberries and blackberries--was delicious, and the service was top-notch. Will definitely be back! Coffee was delish too and nice and hot. read more

We came for breakfast and we were pretty unimpressed. Our server was coughing a little and looked a little sick and rubbed her face and then grabbed my wifes food and brought it over. My wife didn't eat her food but ate some of mine. I had eggs Benedict and the eggs were overcooked. The potatoes had a really interesting flavor that was pretty good. Our (4) food items came out at completely different times - which was very weird. Our kids were happy with their pancakes. I don't think we're gonna come back read more

Genuinely one of the most unprofessional places ever. Sunday brunch and the staff is directionless, unprofessional, and rude. No water offered, we waited 45 min for an omelet. Not to mention the place is hideously expensive. Do not recommend read more

815am on a Monday - was in the area looking for a breakfast before work. From the outside, looked like a good option. Inside however, is stuck in time - somewhere late 80's early 90's? Clean but old and dark. I don't know if the lights were partially off or it's just dim in there, but the atmosphere did not help to wake anyone up. Sign said - seat yourself, so I did at a small table near the front. The waitress came over and said, "You can sit anywhere you'd like.". I paused, confused since I was already sitting at a table I chose....then asked if I needed to move somewhere else. She said no, and left me the menu. Confusing. Standard Greek diner style breakfast offerings. I chose a spinach, feta, and tomato omelet with sourdough toast and home fries. Side of kielbasa sausage - with a coffee. The coffee was somewhere between warm and hot and about 3/4 of a mug. Not a big deal figuring frequent refills except she never returned after bringing my food. The omelet was cooked fine - but somehow not hot? There was only one other table so I can't imagine the food sat long. The eggs has zero seasoning. There was also no salt and pepper on the tables and since she never came back (or was even in view to wave down) - I just used hot sauce I saw on a different table. No ketchup was provided either. The bread was barely toast and the home fries were tasty - but not hot. While eating, a guy (waiter? manager?) was behind their counter area arguing with someone on his cell speaker phone. There were two people sitting at the counter - but they weren't being served. The guy at the counter was having some animated conversation with the manager (when he finally hung up his call), lecturing him on some thing or another. The manager looked uncomfortable and stuck in the conversation. Meanwhile, the restaurant landline phone was ringing off the hook, loud, with no one even hinting that they would pick it up. Call after call, going what sounded like an old school voicemail machine on speaker! Waitress finally returns - I ask for water and the check. Water comes in a 4oz juice glass with ice (shot of water) and she delivers the bill. I had her my card and she says I have to pay at the register on the way out. The way out, is two steps behind me through the front door. Instead, I have to take my own bill to the register and wait for the manager and that guy to have a break in the conversation to pay. The whole experience was strange and uncomfortable. The food was fine but not nearly a reason to return. Cost with tip was over $30 for 2 egg omelet, toast, home fries, and 3/4 cup of coffee, no refill. There are just better options for the same or less money. read more

A dynamite little place for an old school dinner breakfast. Three knocks however: ketchup should be offered with breakfast potatoes, same with jam or jelly with toast, and either get much higher capacity coffee mugs or refill without being asked to do so. read more

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Absolutely delicious food and homey atmosphere. Their Greek food is well done and their egg lemon soup is a family favorite.

We'll see pic.... 30 bucks for a breakfast 15.00 for omelet, home fries Ice coffee mostly ice 3.50 Scali toast 50 cents extra? Side of ham... destroyed on grill dinky thin piece 4.50 way too high price Add tip 5 bucks... 30 bucks Used to be reasonable here; increased prices substantially, ham slice used to be 1/4 inch thick ham steak not a slice of deli ham grill beyond recognition... Too expensive now with their new prices , decreased offering . Spinach feta cheese omelette was good If I come back, I'll order water and no side of ham deli slice and save 8 bucks... I think better value at my other breakfast spots...increase prices too high... kill the golden goose read more

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Pretty basic old fashioned Greek diner. No longer cheap though. And if you get more than 3 refills of coffee they will charge you for another cup. Which I have never seen in a diner. In my case, I had a few partial refills just to heat it up. Not 2 or 3 full cups. They did not tell me about the extra charge until after they brought it, so I told them to take it back. (They even brought the extra bill right away.) So for the price of a cup (cost of about 25 cents) of coffee they lost a customer. read more

Looks like a fun family diner, but...after 20 minutes when nobody even looked at me to ask me what I wanted I got up and walked out. If you have 3 hours to kill and want to wait forever for breakfast then this is your place. read more

Well done ! Maugus Restaurant! Saturday Lunch was delicious. We stoped in and were very pleased with everything. The food came out quickly. It was all very well made. I had the cheeseburger club and my wife had a turkey wrap. Both were great and we enjoyed them. The French were hot and crispy and delicious The staff were great We didn't realize they closed at 2 pm. They never made us feel rushed or hurried us along in any way. We were done and gone by 2:10pm Thanks for that read more

I'm from the Waltham area and normally hit up Wilson's diner but today I found myself in Wellsley Ma and to my surprise, I found the best breakfast and amazing seasoned potatoes. I asked for ketchup but it wasn't needed as the food was perfect ! I the place is a real throwback in ambiance and the owners seemed very welcoming to a new comer . Great coffee too read more

Great food, cozy diner, sufficiently friendly service. I enjoyed my visit to the diner during a light snowy day. I had to do some work but I couldn't focus because of the *mice* that kept visiting my table. I told the waitress but I don't think they understood. It was a tiny mouse but that probably means there are many with a family. read more

2nd time coming here and the food and service was really great! Pancakes are massive.

I love this restaurant. I had breakfast there a couple of weeks ago and the food was great! I think what I like most about it is the diner feel it has and the family atmosphere. If you're hungry for breakfast or lunch Bach bad your in the area, it's a good bet you'll have a nice experience! read more

So happy I found such a cute diner in Wellesley! There is a good amount of seating inside but still has that cozy, small diner feel. Prices are very low and affordable. Most of the egg dishes came with potatoes. Their potatoes are amazing! Perfectly seasoned and honestly the star of the meal for me. We ordered: Greek Feta Omelette: 4/5 my friend loved it. Came with toast and potatoes. Eggs Benedict: 4/5 very good for the price of $10.95. It also came with toast and potatoes and left me so full. Buttermilk Pancakes: 5/5 yumm 3 huge fluffy pancakes. We were so full we could barely finish. This place will leave you feeling full and happy. Service is to be expected at a diner, but I thought it was pretty good. Great prices for hearty breakfast food. read more

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I love going to Maugus, it's a great local breakfast spot. Everyone that works there is super sweet! The potatoes are especially good - make sure to try them! read more

I brought my father for lunch here the other day and the food was terrific as usual. I like to order off the Greek food menu when I'm here. We both got gyros , his with Greek salad, mine with fries. The lamb was so delicious. I really love this family-run spot. read more

Maugus Restaurant - a plate of salad and a burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

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Everything was so-so. The food was edible. I had the eggs Benedict and it had a strange lemony flavor. The coffee tasted a lot like warm brown water. The service was slow. I won't be returning. read more

I honestly didn't like this place at all other than how cheap it is. The waitress was super rude and impatient. She didn't want to answer my questions about the menu and rushed the menu out of our hands. The food was terrible taste and quality. My omelette was flat and eggs tasted like it was out of a carton. The potatoes were greasy and tasteless. I only came here because I was meeting a friend in town. I will never come back here again. read more

The food was good but let's talk about the customer service the waitress has no manners. She never welcomed us into the restaurant and she never asked us if we wanted a refill on our drinks. We were completely ignored until it was time to pay. Id only recommend take out from this location. read more

Take out Review: 6 steak tips. 12.95 salty and 2 out of the 6 were rancid. Staff was very friendly and speed of service was excellent. It hurts me to post this review since the staff was accommodating and because I think i might have bumped into the owner, but rancid food is an automatic one star I would give zero if I could. read more

Don't come here unless it's the last place on earth for food. Can't tell you how the food was since the waitress only glanced over to see if we're still breathing and taking up space. After sitting there for 20 mins with our water while the restaurant was fully staffed and wasn't busy, we left. read more

The banana pancakes are excellent! My jaw was on the floor when they brought out a plate with three humongous pancakes and for such an amazing price. Such quick and polite service in a comfortable homey restaurant. Love to see it. read more

In case any one doesn't already know Maugus has ample FREE parking in the back of the restaurant... no need to circle the block looking for a spot .... Never mind worrying about feeding the meter .... Come in and feed your craving for good old fashioned comfort food instead .. Heavenly Pancakes ... add blueberries or chocolate chips !! Home made Greek yogurt is Divine !! Home made muffins ... blueberry corn or bran .... try one on the grill with a cup of yummy coffee!!! My favorite place for breakfast read more

Maugus Restaurant - Horiatiki aka Village Salad - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

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It's hard to please one of the most educated, well-traveled, and well-financed neighborhoods in the country. To get 5 stars around here you pretty much have to grovel to your clientele while serving universally delicious food. I think the fact that they don't grovel here is reflected in the lack of 5 star average for the BEST (only?) breakfast joint in the area. This is a Greek diner. They're run by Greeks. They serve Greek sausage, mousaka, and spanikopita. But people come here for the blueberry pancakes and eggs over easy with home fries. Local's tip: Order the scali /skah-lee/ bread for the simple reason that you can't order scali bread in most of the world. read more

Easily top three words service experiences I have had in my entire life. After sitting our waitress from hell took our drink orders and left. No biggie this is normal. She comes back and for whatever reason the cranberry juice was extremely sour which my seven year old did not like so I explained and asked for or age juice instead. She then gave me and my child one of the nastiest looks I had ever seen which I thought was going to possibly pop her Botox injected face. Moving along, she came bad with the same terrible attitude to take our order this time leaving for over half hour. We only ordered French toast and pancakes!! Meanwhile people were coming in with other waiters, getting food, eating and paying all while we sat and waited. Finally I asked a much nicer waitress passing by if she could get our match made in hell WHO by the way was at the counter talking this whole time never checking in once. She finally brought the food for just my daughter 45 mins later tossing it on table saying "let's at least get her started". 45 mins for a kids grilled cheese. While bringing the rest we noticed something missing which my wife mentioned and was replied to with "I only have two hands!" Her and my wife got into a back and forth. She left for us to never see her again and some random new trainee come over while eating with the bill (I guess that means we're done ordering). The whole time again she stayed at the counter talking and not catering to any of her tables. All while an older lady busted her butt running around back and forth getting her people in and out. Oh yeah the whole time we sat and watched the kitchen while we waited we saw the dish washer not wash dishes in a sick but instead he had a bucket of water and a wash cloth. He would take a dirty dish wash it inside the mini bucket and put it out to dry. He did this too about 100 dishes without cleaning the water which at that point was black. Delicious huh!?!? The food wasn't good. The service was from hell. The prices were overpriced. All in all one of the easiest one star ratings of all time. read more

I eat a lot of french toast... to the point where I practically wear powdered sugar and sticky syrup for make-up. I know what's good vs. bad. Unfortunately, Maugus's french toast was bad. There were a few types to choose from: challah, texas, or cinnamon walnut. The challah tasted like regular white bread and reminded me of low-quality breakfast at IHOP. French toast should be fluffy, but this was so flattened that I honestly think the chef sat on it beforehand. The side of plain bacon for $1 didn't help either. Bottom line: you get what you pay for. In terms of service, the waitress did her job but was too talkative. I didn't finish my dish and she called me out on that! Not the polite "oh, is something wrong with your dish?" but the crass, "oh come on, can't you finish those last few bites?" My friend and I were in a private conversation and the waitress blurted out, "what kind of question is that!?" To be fair, my friend did ask a dumb question, but the comment was uncalled for. read more

Maugus Restaurant - Challah French toast with bacon - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

Wonderful breakfast, wonderful food - a classic style diner run by a great family. A real gem!

Went with a large group a couple weeks back, and I was impressed at how smoothly things went as I worried beforehand that they might not be able to accommodate ~20 people well. I ordered chocolate chip pancakes, and they were huge! I got three large fluffy pancakes that was more than enough for one meal, so I had one pancake leftover to take home. The staff there was kind and accommodating, and I'd be interested in going back and trying other breakfast items on their menu. read more

Maugus Restaurant - Chocolate Chip Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

Happened to be Wellesley and decided to grab a bite to eat. We happened upon this cozy little breakfast / lunch spot. Food was good as was good GE service. read more

I have an allergy to gluten. This restaurant is so conscious and careful about this. They even remind me if I forget to mention it each time I am there. Our family has been going to Maugus for four generations dating back to the fifties. Maugus is family owned and they remember everyone's name too. Most everything is made from scratch especially the Greek specialties. It is THE go to place in Wellesley for all age groups. Very rare to find a cozy cafe like it theses days. read more

They served technically correct pancakes* and really good, well-seasoned home fries. The server was a DOLL, and gave us so much good, diner-fresh coffee. However, they had only one bathroom. *Don't pretend you don't know what I mean, then message me asking but really you're just into food ASMR whispers. read more

Great brunch place if you are looking for a no frills classic brunch spot. I ordered 2 eggs with bacon and home fries. loved how flavorful the home fries were. Just enough food for me! read more

Wonderful family owned diner. Their blueberry pancakes, hash, and poached eggs are divine, especially when served with bacon and a stack of butter. The service is great, waitresses are friendly, and prices reasonable. Only thing I wouldn't mind then changing is the outdated decor but maybe then they would lose the old fashioned diner charm so I change my mind. They're great as is. read more