I have been coming here for the past 30 years. The food and prices are excellent. Certainly a great breakfast place. What you won't find in these reviews is everyone-who's anyone-in Wellesley eats here. this is a family run business that has had a difficult time finding reliable help but is well with the trip. read more

What is there not to love about this place. Its been here forever and it remains consistent with great breakfast and service. Nothing fancy about this place but there is no where else in town were you can get huge fluffy pancakes, toast and home fries for under $12! This has always been a hang out for high schoolers before taking the SATs and townies at heart. I only hope they won't ever get pushed out of the area because of high rent or other corporate establishments. Being from Wellesley, its sad to see local business cave. Maugus is a staple of the town and I hope one day I will get a chance to bring my kids there. read more

I wish I could give this place a zero star rating. I just got a ham egg and cheese sandwich to go that came on a bagel covered in mold and the ham looked like it was cooked in motor oil. You know when puddles on the street get the shiny green streaks from cars leaking oil? That's what the ham looked like. I ate half the sandwich before I noticed so, if I die, tell my family I love them. I'm debating calling the board of health because 2/3 components of my sandwich were rotten. Who knows how old the egg was. If this place has the balls to serve rotten ham and moldy fuzz bagels who knows what kind of nasty stuff they are hiding in their omelets. read more

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I really tried to like this place, and make it a Sunday spot before errands and such. We came here at 11, ordered sausage and eggs, a pancake and yogurt. 25 minutes later, we still didn't get our food, and I got my yogurt only after I asked for it. Ten minutes later, I got my pancake, that was raw batter inside. Five minutes after, the eggs came that was cold, and the corned beef burnt. The waitress just said sorry the kitchen is slow today, and when I sent back the pancake, she didn't even say anything or send anyone over. I don't want to sound rude but that's ridiculous. Never again. read more

maugus is fantastic! Reasons to go to it... 1.) IT IS CHEAPO! maugus is one of those restaurants that is a major wallet but kisser... 2.) CHOCOLATE BANANA PANCAKES! ever had a chocolate covered banana? Well imagine it in the crispy fluffy form of one of the most heavenly, best cooked pancakes you have ever had. Usually they either have chocolate pancakes or banana pancakes but if you ask they will put the two together and make you chocolate banana pancakes! How much does 3 pancakes the size of my head cost? A mere 6$!!! I recommend splitting with a friend... do the math... that's only three Washingtons you have to part with! their pancakes are amazing and have this different amazing taste that is impossible to replicate! 3.) THE HASH! their corn beef hash or any kind of hash is oh so good. Take a bite, your knees buckle, your heart pounds and you have found the love..er....hash.... of your life. 4.) THE ATMOSPHERE! it is warm, friendly, always bustling and a family run joint, a mom and pop place! 5.) EVERYTHING ELSE! They have a fantastic rueben that is sublime, great omelets, classic grilled cheese and great Greek food! In conclusion... as far as breakfast is concerned.... MAUGUS = LIFE, DEATH, AND EVERYTHING ELSE read more

On a recent shopping trip near Chestnut Hill, my wife and I stopped in Wellesley for a look around. We saw the Maugus Restaurant and had lunch there. This place is not a fancy spot nor is it like any of the 100's of national chain spots on Rt 9. It probably hasn't changed in 30 years. However, I had an excellent turkey club and my wife had a Yankee pot roast lunch which she said was pretty good. The place is run by a lovely Greek family....Dad on the grill, Sis is the waitress, Mom is there keeping an eye on everyone else and Sonny is on the cash register. (I think that is the set-up). All in all, it was far better than the lunch I had at the Cheesecake Factory earlier in the week. I'm also a diner kind of guy, so this place rates well for its authenticity. read more

As many have mentioned here are the qualities of Maugus: - old fashioned, breakfast diner - family-run - HUGE portions of food for a very very VERY good price - has a small community feeling Maugus is worth mentioning because the meaning of it is not mentioned enough. In many small towns, there is always where people get together. In this case, Maugus is the place! Granted, people come here for breakfast early in the morning, but that is when all the conversation happen and where everyone run into each other. It may be a bit old for our time now, but Maugus is a place definitely worth preserving and trying! read more

Solid food. Decent service. Easy parking. Playground around the corner. I'm sitting here struggling to remember my meal from a month ago, so clearly I wasn't blown away, but it certainly wasn't bad. Lessee: Coffee - par Greek sausage - milder than expected, but not bad Kids - were pretty pleased by their French toast, but didn't finish their plates (a tell-tail sign that it didn't blow them away either). Waitress treating teenage boys like really young children - amusing Clearly good enough to go back, but doesn't touch other breakfast joints like Deluxe Town Diner or Soundbites. Next time I'll write the review sooner! read more

Hidden gem in Wellesley hills! Good breakfast options, great blueberry pancakes. Service is prompt and friendly. read more

Very bad service. Took 35 minutes for our server to realize and serve us coffee, the most basic thing. Many people seated after us got served way before us. We had only ordered eggs and pancakes, simple breakfast food. The server almost made us feel as though it was our fault to be here to have a Sunday brunch. read more

My wife and I have been here about six times now for breakfast....the food has been excellent every time. The home fries, are some of the best ones we've had. I personally like the blueberry pancakes. This a mom and pop restaurant, and you will see the owners working in there. Very nice folks. Service: I would give it a three. You seat yourself, and may get lucky when a waiter stops by, ten minutes later. We've gotten accustomed to this and now make sure a couple of minutes later to let them know we are waiting.....more importantly, we are going for good food, without extravagant wait times. read more

Nothing great and nothing bad. Middle of the road food and prices. Service was polite. Restaurant is definitely dated and could use some renovations. Free parking in the back. Nice little playground at Phillips Park a short walk away. read more

I only gave 1 star because I had to give a star in order to leave a review. The food isn't good at all. The service is awful. The place is extremely outdated. We had the worst waitress of all time. When we ordered there wasn't many people in the restaurant. People slowly came in and were seated after us. People that had a different waitress had their order taken AFTER ours and their food arrived before we received ours. We ordered similar food, nothing special. The whole time our waitress stood talking to another employee. Never checked in. We asked the other waitress to get our waitress. Our waitress still never came. Instead she gave a dirty look at us. Finally our food arrived. I'd expect it to be hot since we waited so long but instead it was hardly warm. French toast and pancakes were dry. Don't waste your money or time here. You're better off going to McDonald's. The food is over priced for the terrible quality and awful service! read more

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Maugus Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Wellesley, Massachusetts

Good place for breakfast. It's a small cozy place, and there aren't that many breakfast places around the area. Much better than the cookie-cutter chains I'm used to for breakfast. I ordered a spinach and feta cheese omelet which was divine (okay, I was starving!) and hubby got blueberry pancakes which I coveted. I appreciate that they asked us if we wanted cream OR milk in our coffee. It's the little things :) Service was friendly and effcient. I'd definitely come back in a minute and try the blueberry pancakes. read more

I've lived in Wellesley my entire life (except for 10 years in Marblehead). Maugus has been one of the true staples in town. Because it's GREAT. It's old school, but up to date. The food is truly homemade. And. . .if you're looking for Chicken, Rice and Lemon soup. . . it's a lot for me to say that it tastes just like my Grandmother used to make. I can't replicate how my Grammy made it, so I freeze bowls from Maugus. The staff is BEYOND lovely and the facility is a clean as humanly possible. Another trait my Grandmother would respect. My only wish is that take-out would be a little easier. We live right in town and because we all have different schedules, we have to order take-out a lot. Since they close at 3:00 (understandable since they open so early) we'd still love some sort of easier take out option. Because the food is THE BEST in Wellesley!! read more

First time I ate here a gentleman was so kind and personable. A client of mine referred this place and their French toast. A new spin on a classic. My most recent visit we had a waitress that served us no water, and neglected to mention no free refills on drinks. Check came and I paid $10.00 for ice coffee that was 70% ice. Good flavor but a bit misleading. Sad to say her lack of judgment came off her tip. I normally pay 20-25%, she got 10%. (wont be back) read more

The only thing that would make breakfast at Maugus better is if they changed the diner-like seating to beds, for the best breakfast in bed experience ever. Served by Channing Tatum. Ok, enough of my food fantasies. This place is Legit. Yes, with a capital L. Their blueberry pancakes are divine, and their Eggs Benedict is perfection, oozy poached egg and all. It's standard breakfast food, sure--pancakes, eggs, sausages, hash browns--but made very well. I had been stuck in traffic for an hour and a half on Mother's Day and arrived bitter, annoyed, and hungry. One bite into my Eggs Benedict, and I was happy as a clam. The service is friendly and quick, the ambiance very mom and pop diner, no frills, but the food is definitely worth a trip out to Wellesley. read more

Great spot for breakfast or brunch with the family!! Fantastic pancakes. Super nice waitstaff and clean! Love this little gem of a restaurant! read more

My wife and I went to Maugus to try out some breakfast food. We both are from NY, a land of these things called diners which don't really exist in the Boston area. So, we were overjoyed to find Maugus nearby and get the impression its more of a diner than a restaurant. First off, this place is definitely a diner. It's got an "old" feel to it, which I loved and a great menu of Greek food and all day breakfast, sandwiches, and entrees. The service was good as was the food mostly. It's nothing that will blow you away, but its a solid option for some good breakfast food or lunch. We've only had the pancakes (great), french toast (ok), eggs (good), sausage (good), and homefries (good). I'm interested to try out some more things on the menu, especially the Greek food, so we'll be back. The best part is that it's super cheap for Wellesley, which is great when you don't want to pay $20+ for something "simple" per person. Aside from the identity crisis and sub-par french toast, it's worth a visit. read more

Only customer in restaurant for morning breakfast.I like to support local independent family business but my experience was subpar at best.The cheese omelette was cold.The English muffins were drenched in butter.The side order of bacon consisted of two slices and the home fries were loaded with pepper seasoning.I had to beg for a second cup of coffee.And the price was outrageous.They added extra money for English muffins as a substitute for toast.not disclosed in menu prices.SAVE YOUR MONEY!! $21.50 for a $10.00 breakfast. read more

My favorite breakfast diner in Wellesley. Service for the most part is usually good, but there is 1 or 2 waitress there that they should fire. I usually get the eggs benedict or eggs florentine. I love their home fries, because they add garlic and seasoning to make it taste really good. Other diners just salt the potatoes on the grill. The spicy italian sausage is also really good as well. I first came here when I was a freshman at Babson. At the time I didn't appreciate how good the food was, however after 5 years later I realized that I misjudged the place and i was missing out on good food. If you're around the area make sure to come to this dinner, you won't regret it. read more

I've been coming here for breakfast for many years. Food is excellent and the service is even better. They make you feel like you are at home but you don't have to cook or do the dishes. I only writing because I noticed a few obviously false reviews that were just intended to hurt the restaurant. I have no problem leaving a negative review, but not to be malicious or for revenge. Try the Maugus Restaurant and see for yourself. read more

I ordered eggs benedict. Simple and delicious. The waitress was nice. It felt like being in a small town diner. People were friendly and food was old fashion cookin'. I would come back when in the area again. read more

Maugus is a typical suburban breakfast hotspot. Sporting a small town feel, it is likely that the owners will know almost everyone who walks in to eat and vise versa. The breakfast options aren't extraordinary, but are done well enough to satisfy an appetite. This is a great place to come on a lazy Sunday morning with the family or to reunite with old friends on a weekday. Great hospitality and decent food. Some tips: parking can be tricky but if you go during the winter season around christmas meters are free ! read more

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The table next to us was incredibly rude and we watched as our waitress handled it with such grace. The food is so good and the service is too! read more

I heard a lot about this place before finally going for lunch several weeks ago. I wasn't that impressed with the food or the atmosphere. The wait staff was not attentive. The waitress was dropping silverware all over the place. She also served us while hold a small child. The food was unremarkable. I had a lamb kebab dinner. i t was served with white rice, green peppers and peas. The lamb seemed like it was good quality, but it was bland. The rice was mushy and I wasn't sure how peas fit into the equation. I enjoyed seeing downtown $wellseley and I would go back to try some of the other place, but I wouldn't go back to Maugus. read more

I don't mind this place considering there aren't any breakfast places in needham. I find the place to be tacky... Fake flowers and the fact that the wait staff wear red shirts and black pants. The place is decently priced. food is ok.. my only complaint is that i had 5 different waitresses. Yes you read that correctly. my friend and i were sitting at the counter and when it was time to pay the bill kind of hard to figure that out... read more

Okay service, family atmosphere, seriously hopping on a Saturday morning! Typical greasy spoon fair on the menu, but home made greek yogurt is excellent! Waitresses can be a little gruff but Tasty food at a fair price! Yumm!! read more

People are very nice, easy to make Take-out order and it was done in about 5 minutes. I was told to pick up in 10, I work 3 min away and left right away. It was already waiting for me. Order of French toast with bacon and 1 egg scrambled ( comes with potatoes and toast). The had no type of combo and I like to have a little of everything. Sunday morning breakfast at work is a treat and I'm in a new location so this was the only place that had traditional breakfast items. The potatoes were barely cooked but did have an interesting greek seasoning on them. The seasoning was strong so u could only eat so many, though I'm sure some would love it. My French toast was very flat, tasteless and very rubbery. Some spots were also hard, I hope that this was due to the fact that it was regular and not Texas. Not sure I will try again since it cost 17 dollars for this meal and it was soooooo not worth it. Like I said they offer no combo for breakfast. read more

Egg benedict!!! Probably the best Ive ever had. I would love to eat here every day if the wife would let me... Great atmosphere, everyone greets you with a smile the moment you walk in and on your way out. I always bring family/friends here just because I know exactly what I'm going to get great service and a great brekfast. Good Job everyone! read more

Great food ! you have to go their sometime when you are in Wellesley this summer. The service can be a little bit slow if it is very crowded on nice days so try to be prepared I have been their since I was very little .It's a nice old restaurant built in the early 1930s it's small and comfortable place to have a meal their. My favorite meal I always order is a hot dog, and French fries a V8 and a whole milk when I am almost close to a typical customer to Maugus but I haven't gone for a while I hope to go back soon to lunch their so I would give the Maugus Restaurant a five star rating for their great food read more

This was the only option besides Starbucks. The servers are older than the establishment, which is ancient. Can't tell you how the food is... I still haven't received it yet. I was 19 y/o when I ordered; I'm now 23. read more

My wife and I had a wonderful experience stopping in for breakfast. The service was friendly, and very accommodating; when my wife asked if onion rings would be available the waiter teased: "you don't like homefries?" My wife replied that I was getting homefries, so she would try mine, but she'd also like to try the onion rings, if she could. The waiter said, "well the fryers aren't on yet, but we'll see what we can do!" My wife got her onion rings, and they were quite good! The home fries were also delicious, sprinkled with some lovely, sharp oregano. The eggs were nicely cooked, not at all greasy, and the sausages and bacon were a tasty and hearty accompaniment. All in all, it was a well-prepared and delicious breakfast. Service was fast, but didn't make us feel rushed, and the waiter was good humored. My sincerest thanks go to the staff (especially our waiter) for their efforts, and their kindness! I will also add that the washroom was the cleanest I have ever been in; it was absolutely spotless! I would recommend this restaurant in a second to anyone who might be passing by, and want a bite to eat. It was a lovely breakfast! read more

This is MUCH more of a breakfast place than anything else. I think people get their snoot noses on when they go anywhere in Wellesley, because they think Wellesley is itself so snooty. But transport this place to Watertown and people would be raving about it. It's diner food and it's good diner food. The wait staff (which has comprised of about the same four people since I was five) are all great people cooking regular old (and therefore perfect) diner food. And while they aren't going to kiss your shoes and shine them at the same time, they will give you your coffee and maybe even a little gossip if you're lucky. read more

This time tested town favorite lost favor and flavor with me today. Waitress was very friendly and attentive while taking our order. All downhill from there. My omelette was bland as were the home fries. Reminded me of my rare attempts of making breakfast. Lacked imagination and just tired. Maybe new blood in the kitchen is in order. Dining area was dated but clean and orderly. The finale to this whole thing was payment. Waitress dropped off the bill and as I handed her my debit card,the owner asked me to pay at the register. Adding the tip to my card and fussing with the card machine at the register was not a smooth exit from a so so breakfast. 1974 has come and gone for this place. read more

While this place has a charming, cozy, old school lunch counter feel to it, the ambiance is the only positive attribute of this shockingly bad diner. Eating here is like going back to 1985. My salad of wilted iceberg lettuce came drenched in a blue cheese dressing that was clearly sold by the gallon. It was the most processed thing I have put in my mouth in eons. I ordered the chicken shish kebab, which really wasn't that bad if it hadn't come with a side of canned string beans masquerading in some strange tomato-like sauce. I left feeling like I needed to go take a shower. read more

This is such a goofy place! You want to love it because its local, cute, old school and you know mom is taking orders and pop is on the griddle... but they really need to get with the times!. This is very no frills and very poor quality fare. The pancakes and enormous to the point of making you feel bad about eating them, the blueberries were clearly frozen and flavorless, orange juice was the cheapest from concentrate one could fine and the syrup might as well come from a 50 gallon vat in back. Lots of potential, but really just stuck in the dark ages. read more

Always boggles my mind when a place has raving reviews. Service was lame. Had to ask for coffee refill, even sitting at the counter. Food is lousy. Homefries are dry and have an odd taste that I don't even know how to describe. The hollandaise is overly lemony. "Texas" French toast is far from being Big. And who in their right mind thinks it's ok to have ice cold syrup? It literally took 30+ seconds to pour. People let sentiment for family businesses to cloud an honest judgement. read more

Worst Greek food I ever had. The food was sour, the meat was tough, the sauces had bad or rancid oil in them. I could go on but let's just have a little mercy and say they need to step it up at this restaurant. I love that it was a little mom and pop restaurant on the main drag in Wellesley but the quality was just horrible. I love Greek food too so I spent a fair amount of money ordering some traditional dishes and was very disappointed. read more