Melrose Diner

We were welcomed and seated after a couple minutes. It was cheerfully noisy but not overwhelmingly…read moreso and the music was 1980s nostalgic and fun. Our server Samantha was attentive and helpful. Don't miss the Today's Specials. They are posted on the right and left walls. Had the short rib Benedict. So good! The texture of it with the bene egg was perfect. It is served over loose has browns, cooked so soft and a little crispy. Kevin had the Bomblette - the beef was a little dry. Also it was unevenly distributed. It looked fantastic and the home fries were delicious. The toast was lightly toasted with butter. They have Sriracha, Tabasco, & Cholula hot sauces available. Along with salt & pepper, ketchup, a bucket of creamers, and butter bucket also. For drinks we had water and coffee. I wanted to bring the mug home. So cute - friends with benedicts. Love it! Thanks to previous yelp reviewers for this rec. You're awesome!

This place was buzzing on a Saturday morning! We were seated right away and our food also came out…read morequickly. Prices aren't too bad either! French toast was our fave!

I will blow in the wind like a seed Short Ribs Eggs Benedict from #IronTownGrill

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Blue Moon Grill

3.9(541 reviews)

2.1 mi

My mom and I went out to breakfast. I really enjoyed my breakfast and so did my mom. A bit pricey…read morebut yummy

Super find on our way to Salem. Loved the inviting atmosphere. Service was great! Their bloody…read moreMary's are delicious-could have had a few. I decided on one of their many eggs Benedict perfectly cooked and very yummy! It was hard to decide they had so many tempting items and from what I saw coming out of the kitchen it all looked spectacular!

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Early Harvest Diner

4.2(235 reviews)

3.2 mi

Super cute diner with lots of seating and friendly staff. We came on a Friday morning and were…read moreseated immediately

The sausage was amazing but huge portions. Food tasted really good. The seat was super badread more

Lox bagel sandwich and corn beef hash

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My Diner

4.2(289 reviews)

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This diner is clean and the waitress, Stephanie is great. No matter how busy it is, she always asks…read moreif the food's okay ,and if I need anything. And today, I got a delivery order and the food was awesome. The fries were still warm.

I stopped here for brunch on New Year's Day after a workout. The place seemed casual enough to be…read morein your gym clothes. It was busy but I was seated right away. I arrived an hour before closing. I was given a menu and coffee. Ordering was very easy. The food came out in a timely manner. They have all the classic diner options. While the food was great, the service wasn't as welcoming. They did not come to check in or refill my coffee like they were to others. Whether that is because of me dining alone, me coming close to closing time or due to my race, I guess we will never know. I did go up to the counter request more coffee and a to-go box. Expect to pay ~$15-20 for food and coffee.

Corned Beef Hash and Eggs

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Omelette Headquarters

3.8(124 reviews)

3.5 mi

On our way out of Salem, MA and looking for a good breakfast spot. This place was awesome!…read more Service was great and food was delicious. I had scrambled eggs, home fried potatoes and corn beef hash. It comes with toast, but I asked for tortillas. I got 3 street taco sized homemade corn tortillas. They were so good! Everything my family ordered, French toast, cheddar scramble and the international omelet was so very good. We all said we would definitely come back if ever we're in the area again. We highly recommend this place!

We went for breakfast Saturday morning as we have driven past and were interested. Very small…read moreinside, but it wasn't terribly busy at 7:30am. I got the cheddar scramble and the eggs were perfect and the English muffins were good! Their home fries are pretty bland so I didn't waste my time eating them. My husband got the imperial omelette and he loved how cheesy it was and he enjoyed it. We split chocolate chip pancake and it was very thick and cooked well. The service was great and I think we'll be back soon!

Specials board March 22 2023

Menu page2 from July2026

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Menu from July2026

Yard House

3.6(715 reviews)

4.7 mi

always great, fast serves. food is always hot. i go here once or twice a week. i started going to…read moreburger king in high school many years ago. keep up the great job.

First time here and I'm glad we came. Especially like the dim lights . The bar is big with plenty…read moreof seating. There is also a great amount of additional seating throughout the restaurant and plenty of parking in the parking lot. The restaurant was well-kept! We ordered calamari and pizza of which both were really good. There were so many drafts to choose from " Downeast " was really good . Service was awesome !

Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.

Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.

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Mac + Cheese]² - With white truffle, bacon, chicken, crimini, shiitake & oyster mushrooms, parmesan and panko cheddar crust.

La QChara

4.0(465 reviews)

1.2 mi

Love the food and love the vibe here! I really like their chipotle chicken- it is delicious! Most…read morerecently I got the portabello tacos with rice and beans which are delicious! They have a taco Tuesday menu which i attached as well, they have a selection of tacos available for 2.50, dine in only. The iced tea and coffee is refreshing here as well. I love the white lights they have hanging up as well. Staff is friendly too! I love coming here, such a chill vibe with delicious food!

Counter serve restaurant with a variety of Latin American food. I thought my food was fine but…read morenothing special. The prices are on the higher side for what you get, and I feel like I would've had a better experience with some of their big plates instead of a rice bowl which is pretty simple and hard to mess up. The service here is quick and you get your food fast. There's parking that's pretty easy to find but I'm sure it's much busier on a summer afternoon than a Friday evening.

Vegan peruvian bowl

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Brothers Deli Restaurant

4.3(200 reviews)

3.5 mi

This place was I ordered a Reuben sandwich and it was good…read more.. very good It was my first time in Wakefield and Brothers Deli was rated high for lunchtime food Definitely wasn't disappointing!!!!

Nice restaurant seating for a deli, but sandwiches were poor value and not great. Ordered deli…read moresandwiches and requested all fixings that aren't spicy. Here's what I got for my $16/each sandwiches with no sides: Roast beef got mustard put on. Nothing else. Meet was brown (overcooked with no flavor). Turkey sandwich got lettuce, tomato, and bacon. Turkey was dry. So... definitely not all the fixings. BLT was good but tiny with as little bacon as the turkey sandwich topping. I won't visit again. It was disappointing.

Brother's Coffee... So good!

Counter service deli ( photo courtesy of TRAILSOURCE.COM )

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Corned beef hash & eggs ( photo courtesy of TRAILSOURCE.COM )

Hammersmith Family Restaraunt

3.8(52 reviews)

3.2 mi

My wife and I enjoy this little restaurant in a small town. It's a great time. Nice people plenty…read moreof pocket quiet cozy.

While the overall meal and pricing were satisfactory, the pancakes were underwhelming. However, the…read moreservice was attentive and friendly, and the interior was notably well-maintained.

Lovely atmosphere

Corned beef hash benedict

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2 egg breakfast

Cibo Cafe & Bistro Stuzzico Osteria & Bistro

3.5(177 reviews)

1.8 mi

Finally tried Cibo Cafe & Bistro after seeing so much hype online, and it absolutely lived up to…read moreit. I'm very picky about lattes and this was genuinely one of the best I've had. I ordered the Coconutella latte and it was perfectly balanced, flavorful without being overly sweet. The Nutella cold foam was definitely indulgent, but the latte itself was smooth and delicious. We went on a Saturday morning and only waited about 15 minutes for coffee and food, which honestly felt very reasonable considering how popular this place is. I also got the cinnamon roll, which was HUGE and really good. I do wish it had been served warm, but after reheating the leftovers at home I loved it even more. The standout pastry was a donut-style pastry filled with pistachio cream. We also ordered the Il Classico, which was super flavorful, a great portion size, and definitely had a spicy kick. On top of the food and drinks, the service was amazing, the decor was adorable, and parking was surprisingly easy. After finally going, I completely understand why this place gets so much attention. Definitely worth the hype.

I have been a walk in customer and a pick up customer more than once. I know their food and drinks…read moreare usually great (I'd stay clear of the overpriced smoothie, it's just island oasis mix), I know it's a busy place which is why I choose to order pick up. First time, my order had said it was ready for 10 minutes. I had been waiting inside for the entirety. They yell out the name on the order. After enough time I asked and was waved off by the owner. For him to realize that my half melted smoothie was behind him By the pick up window. Today I ordered and this time went to the pick up window. My bagel was ready but I want my food hot. They forgot about my drink so I waited for a while for my latte. Now, this wouldn't be a big deal if it was an isolated incident and the order was $5. However, $15 per bagel and drink, I think that the service should accommodate that as well. This is why I go months in between ordering from them. I have to forget about the crap experience to get it again.

Cibo Cafe & Bistro Stuzzico Osteria & Bistro

Colosseo Sandwich

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Iced Matcha Latte with blueberry syrup

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Sarah H.

6 years ago

The food, speed, watching them make your food--the whole experience--is delightful and delicious.

Haris K.

7 years ago

very good and healthy dine in location. cooked to taste and quality

Dan H.

5 years ago

Terrible customer service. Rude when answering phones.

Patrick R.

176

11 years ago

Meh. Underwhelming diner experience.

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