Based on the food alone, this is probably more of a 3-3.5 star place, but I'll round up to 4 due to the great service. A large group of us came in on a Sunday at 1 pm and were seated immediately. The servers were funny, a little sassy and very hospitable. The atmosphere is bland and colorless. Definitely leaves something to be desired. Nothing noteworthy about it. That's how I felt about the food also. I got the turkey reuben which came with a bag of Lays chips on the side (or an option for fries). The reuben was totally serviceable but I could have EASILY made the same exact thing at home. A couple of my friends got fries and I tried a few - definitely very delicious. The breakfasts appear to be the way to go, although none of the breakfast items looked like anything I couldn't make at home (yet again). That being said, $6 for a reuben and a bag of chips is a steal. And they gave us free baklava at the end of the meal which was pretty good. I would definitely come back (but get breakfast the next time). read more

Outstanding. I went here on a Thursday around 10 a.m. and was greeted/seated right away. I got the Greek Omelet and it was LOADED with spinach and tomatoes. The place was spotless and the waitress was a delight. I am so thankful a great breakfast place is within walking distance of my apartment. I am consistently let down by restaurants in Melrose, but this place has restored my faith! I will definitely be back. For those that drive, turn into the commuter rail lot and there is designated Melrose Diner parking by the fence. read more

This is the old coffee time. It is super clean and food is great! I'm here now and food served quickly. Just recently opened and I'm excited it has a full menu. Same good feeling of coffee time but new tables and a counter to sit at. Chris owner of coffee time still comes in the mornings. Server tells me he doesn't know how to retire! I was just offered baklava actually she's gone around offering everyone to try. I love these small hometown joints. There is avail parking on the side which makes experience super convenient! I'm referring everyone here!! read more

Melrose Diner - Try some baklava ! - Diners Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

Just ordered an omelette. It was over cooked and barely any cheese. Toast was hard as a rock. Do not recommend.

The food is really good here. I have also talked to the owners and they are very nice people. The service is great the food is great who wouldn't want to go have breakfast here. I also love it because I live right down the street walking distance. read more

Hello everyone, Melrose, MA has great restaurants and well, The Melrose Diner in right up there. Yummy Deliciousness!!!!!

Ordered take out of the eggs Benedict with corn beef hash and it was delicious! Portion size was also good will definitely order again

First time here and exactly want you expect from a great diner. Friendly staff, delicious food and generous portions. Omelette and hash were great. We will definitely be back to explore the many breakfast and lunch options. read more

Talk about a cozy diner!!! The food is phenomenal. We came here from another diner close by that service was lacking. When we arrived they made us feel welcome. The food is amazing. I highly recommend AAA+++ read more

Nice staff and it's not a knock on anyone who works there but the food is.....not the most impressive. Scrambled eggs was something I could've made except not as good. It was dry and tasteless as if no cream or salt was added. The strawberry french toast I ordered turned out to be regular toast but with sliced strawberry on the side....it wasn't the french toast I typically with fluffy egg topping. read more

Stopped in for lunch. Not the best I've ever had, but it was good. Friendly, efficient service & clean. I'll go back if in the area. Would love to check out their breakfast. read more

These guys get a pass as it was their first Saturday open. Service was extremely slow. Order was taken quickly and the coffee kept being refilled, but it took forever for the food to come after we had ordered. It seems like they don't have a good process on executing orders. The people at the counter seemed to be served quickly. When the food arrived I thought it was good. Portions are huge. Also, I think you just sit down wherever there is an open spot when you arrive, but there is no one directing people when you get in. I'll be back at some point. Hopefully they'll have the kinks worked out by then. read more

Everything you'd expect from a local diner. Extremely friendly staff who greet you as soon as you walk in the door and are eager to top off your coffee every chance they get. The menu is vast - just about any breakfast food you can imagine (short of waffles, I think) and a whole array of lunch and dinner entrees I haven't even begun to explore because, to me, diner = breakfast. The prices are very low, especially considering how enormous their portions are! The omelets especially, easily 2 meals worth if not more. The food is good - it won't blow you away and it's certainly not fancy - but everything is cooked well, if maybe a touch underseasoned (better than over though, amirite?!). Definitely a no-frills, true to its name diner; hearty, homestyle food served with a smile and a paper napkin. Living in the neighborhood, I know I will be back many, many times. read more

Delicious food and great service! Best breakfast in town BY FAR! Fast, affordable and DELICIOUS! They have daily specials for the person who likes to try new things. They range from baked haddock, to baked mac-n-cheese to chicken noodle soup made from scratch. The owner occasionally gives out home coile food she cooked that day to her customers. Lovely little place! I highly recommend it to anyone in the area and visitors. read more

I mean, everything here is straight out of a can. But if you love greasy spoons (and I do), then this is the place to go in Melrose. Huge portions, cheap prices, and very friendly service. read more

Can't recommend this place enough! I live 25 minutes way, but on those Sundays when I wake up craving a delicious breakfast at a restaurant far away from the bougie brunch crowds, Melrose Diner is worth the trip. It's a simple place with a huge menu - I always get the same thing (eggs and kielbasa with toast and potatoes), but my boyfriend has gotten something different every time and never been disappointed. The service is top notch and the prices are reasonable. If you're looking for a real diner experience, this is the place to go. read more

Breakfast is average owener is mean yells at his help pancakes are flat and home fries need work.... French toast apples are so Skippy not a good experience read more

Great breakfast, I had the homemade hash and poached eggs. Service was very friendly, and portions were good. Never noticed this place til today! Ambience is very basic, no frills, and prices reasonable. Will be back! read more

Definitely my go to neighborhood breakfast spot. It's super clean, staff is always friendly, even the guys cooking behind the counter nod and say hello. I've never had anything other than breakfast there but it's always good. read more

Excellent food which came quick considering I am two cities over. Steak tips, rice and salad as I requested and tasted great. I would recommend their club sandwich to anyone. Only thing that bothered me was the "handling and service" charge, but the food came perfect so worth the dollar and change. read more

Sitting here at Melrose Diner after having waited over 45 minutes for our breakfast to arrive. The "chef" cooks one item at a time. And they have managed to forget multiple items from our order. I haven't seen a single satisfied customer so far for the hour and a half we've been here. If you come for breakfast, be prepared to eat around lunchtime! read more

By far THE BEST breakfast place in Melrose! Very attentive and enthusiastic staff make this a place you will always feel welcome!

Arrived at 10:30 on a gorgeous Sunday morning. Seated immediately despite a full house. Our waitress, Debbie, was very friendly and accommodating. The cook was very rude, seeming to target specific waitresses. And our food was put down on the table at 11:45.... We were told that a cook hadn't shown up, so I get that it wasn't optimal circumstances, but waiting over an hour for a meal at a diner is a it much. It was good, a little too salty maybe, but not worth that kind of wait (with profuse apologies but no reduction of total bill). It was our second time and similar service each time (friendly wait staff but suuuuuuuuuuper slow). read more

Just went here last weekend. The food was great, super affordable and swiftly delivered. I sat at the counter. The place is clean too. The proprietors seem super nice. Which is good because I'll probably be a regular. read more

I love getting breakfast here. The only reason I'm not giving it five stars is because the owner/cook is so mean to his staff and I think his wife. You can tell he is verbally abusive. He needs to lighten up and respect his staff... They should keep him in the back and put a nice cook in the front! His attitude is bad for the business.... read more

Just opened. Went here on the recommendation from my daughter. Had breakfast and unlimited coffee. Food and coffee were hot and good. Wait service was right on top of things. Prices were in line with other breakfast places. They also serve lunch. They are located at the train station. Will return here next time I'm in Melrose. read more

Melrose Diner - Diners Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

Classic mom and pop diner. Clean. Kind-hearted. Food is good. Lots of older folks here, at least when I went. Some other diners in the area kind of gross me out, but this one is clean and sanitary and the food arrives looking great. read more

Very happy with this establishment. Promptly greeted by very pleasant staff immediately entering, food was prepared very quickly. Staff very attentive & made sure beverages were hot & full whole time we were there. Portions exceeded my expectations. Would love to go back today for lunch but way too full still from breakfast. read more

Melrose Diner - Banana pancakes with side of Canadian bacon - Diners Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

The food here is good for diner food. The helpings are generous, the coffee is good, the staff are plesant, and they are not shy about refilling your coffee cup (Thank You!). My only negative is the omelets often come out over cooked so they are out dry. read more

The food is good. The staff is odd and the wait times are a bit long. One bummer is they don't have mimosas or bloody Mary's. The eggs Benedict hollandaise sauce is a bit bland but the home fries are great! read more

It was pretty slow when we got there and somehow our breakfast took over a half hour. Mine came out first while my boyfriends took an additional 5 minutes. We got eggs, home fries, toast and corned beef hash. The home fries were mediocre. The only reason they got a 2 is because our waitress was friendly. read more

Its basic......The sausages didnt get grilled enough and the homefries need improvement!

Best breakfast in town! Local, fresh, and family owned. Big portions, low prices, and friendly service. I definitely recommend it for anyone including kids. read more

I'm a Jersey girl so I need diners to survive. I'm so glad that I found this place! The waitstaff is very friendly and attentive. I had a breakfast sandwich and enjoyed every bite! I'll definitely be returning for my next hangover! read more

They have a great variety of breakfast options. It is really good and excellent price!!! Great service and fast

Cheap and portions are huge! Super friendly staff, amazing service. I loved casual atmosphere, feels like a small town American diner. I am def. coming back for amazing comfort food experience. The food is tasty, 4/5 starts. Don't expect anything fancy, but it's a nice place for breakfast or brunch. read more

Convenient, cheap, and accommodating, can't go wrong with this fantastic diner. The service is quick and reliable, and even take out is better than most. While they close at 3pm, they won't give you trouble and will be happy to fetch you breakfast at 2:30, so don't be shy if you're a late riser. The eggs Benedict is to die for! read more

Googled My Diner Melrose this morning and called this establishment by mistake. Once I realized the mistake, I called back to cancel my order (11 minutes later). I explained that google brought up this number and how I won't make it again. I also apologized. I found out I was the second one to make the mistake today as well. Over an hour later, the owner called my work phone screaming at me, demanding I pay for the $15 order. The lack of professionalism was appalling and the fact that he thought he could bully a customer into paying for something they didn't eat is astounding. I will never go back to this establishment again and I use to go weekly. My Diner on Main Street has better food, better customer service and at a cheaper price anyways. I would recommend them instead read more

Start with a friendly and welcoming setting, always a good start to enjoying a dining experience. Then there is the grille right out there to watch if you want to sit at the counter. Finally, the food is cooked and presented like someone is trying to make you happy. My favorite is the grilled chicken kabobs over rice with a side of Greek salad and pita bread. Heaven. Parking spots right next to the diner in the train station parking lot. read more

Melrose Diner - Grilled chicken kabobs over rice with Greek salad and pita bread. - Diners Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

We took the family five for a Sunday breakfast to find a new spot and support our local establishment. The positive is that the staff is friendly and very nice.The location is great with parking. The portions are big and the food was good. The kitchen and the grill area were immaculately clean. The reason for the less than standard rating is that the coffee was very very watery, so we ordered a cappuccino and it was machine processed with a strange sweet syrupy taste. Coffee is incredibly important for any Diner. With a Greek family owning the business we were hoping for some good european coffee. The other major issue was that all the menus that we were handed we sticky and dirty. The coffee mugs and utensils were not clean. Our hope is that they fix their coffee supplier and spend as some time cleaning everything to match their shinny grill area. I will return without the family to see if I need to change the rating. I returned with the family a few more times and happy to report that the cleaning has dramatically improved. Still hopping for better coffee. read more