Emphasizing the positives here. Absolutely characteristic, think Twin Peaks. A tad overconfident perhaps* though the steak tips \italics{were} excellently temperatured, and accompanying breakfast eggs "over medium", though properly done (+1), where themselves of the most discount quality one can find anywhere. All other vittles were edible, let's say. Ambience again, utterly characteristic, almost a world apart. The beautiful plastic serving baskets lent an aire of Summertime freshness; equally aesthetic were the matching red naga booth and barstool leathers; if the franchise is going for retro diner chic - totally nailed it (+1). *A note on the prices, which any Tom, Dick, or Harry can see are plainly served above their rank. $4.25 for the thinnest 'coffee' you've ever had, literally no taste and I am a great lover of coffees of all varieties. What are we paying for? That's boutique espresso chain pricing for a boutique cappuccino. Incidentally the menu does offer a 'cappuccino' but the waterboy informed our table that in fact there may be found no on-prem espresso machine. 18$ hamburger sandwich of the poorest quality components, patty so thin, bun so uninspired. What are we paying for? Actual conversations with actual customers yielded the following hilarious actual quotations**: "A not-good airport restaurant not in an airport, but with airport prices." [sic.] -actual customer "You can go and get a big juicy delicious half lb burger at a Boston gastropub for those prices. I've never had a worse hamburger." [sic.] -actual customer I'm embarrassed to include literal figures, something I would never normally do, and it displeases me to give a local establishment such a poor elevation. One doesn't mind tending a pretty penny in a tasteful offing, but the numbers you see here suggest terms like "egregious" and "predatory", and a quick glance at other reviewers shows much similar sentiment. ** I myself can attest to patronage in each case. All statements made herein were made voluntarily, and submitted with full understanding and consent. read more

Minuteman Diner - A burger, onion rings, a side of tomato slices. - Diners Near Me - Bedford, Massachusetts

I am IMPRESSED. Doesn't look like much from the outside, but the food is actually pretty good! The have a big menu and lots of variety for breakfast/brunch. The atmosphere is great, the employees were super friendly and nice to us as well as themselves. I liked the way they communicated to eachother, it shows that they have a organized work ethic back there. The food came out fast, and the quality of food was great! Smoked salmon Benedict - 8/10 This is my first time having eggs Benedict! I am impressed at the size of this thing! The smoked salmon is fresh and delicious, goes really well with the sauce. The egg is a soft sunny side up egg, but I think traditionally it's suppose to be poached but it still tasted good. The hollandaise sauce itself was okay, didn't have enough flavor in my opinion but nice consistency. The potatos were nice and crisp! Chicken and Waffles - 8/10 The best chicken and waffles ever! The waffle is HUGEEE and super fluffy and crisp on the outside. I love these waffles! The chicken itself was okay, definitely didn't taste fresh. Overall, this is a great diner. Lots of options for everyone and personally I'm not a breakfast person but I still enjoyed my experience here! read more

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Old school diner that was recommended by my hotel as it was near to where I was staying. I was welcomed warmly and seated right away. The server was quick to bring my drinks and took my order. I ordered the mighty scrambler, to which the server praised my selection. The food came out quick and was very delicious. The hashbriwn waffle on the bottom was a surprise and tasty. My only complaint was there was not enough hollandaise sauce on it. The restaurant was the perfect place to have reminisce about the old days. read more

Minuteman Diner - Diners Near Me - Bedford, Massachusetts

Our omelettes were pricy, only two eggs. Home fries inedible, tepid,grey and greasy. Only one piece of toast. A side of their corned beef hash: $9. Won't return. read more

And THANK YOU Diane D business manager for suggesting we go to " Bamboo" instead of telling me a customer that you r sorry for our experience at your establishment. I was a bartender food server 25 years. Not only does the food suck but so does your attitude. Ive had 6$ breakfast biggie bags that were better.Peace. read more

This is a kind up out of the way diner. You can expect really good diner food. The service was outstanding. The panini and the onions were really good. The iced tea was also remarkable. Keep in mind, this is kind of a mom and pop shop, not a big franchise, so don't expect a franchise- like atmosphere. Be advised there is a three percent kitchen appreciation gratuity on all meals. Also an eighteen percent gratuity on groups of six or more. The idea of giving a gratuity standard for large groups Is a standard practice pretty much everywhere, so no surprises. read more

Food- I love Avocado toast for breakfast. Fresh Avocados. These tasted processed, with a lot of lime a preservative. I know it's tough to do fresh, but for what you charge, just smash a fresh Avocados for each order. The difference is night and day. The ham was canned and sliced thin, not what I expected. Service -Outstanding, nice, compassionate and attentive. Ambiance - Great city traditional diner feel love it. I'll try something else next time. To nice and the eggs were egg-celent, wheat toast very fresh. read more

Old schooled brunch diner, typical menu with fairly good food portion, price is also pretty good.

"Quickly growing tired of constantly switching back n' forth between the same two restaurants for lunch everyday, our hero, The Analytical Menace, decided to bravely venture where few others in his establishment have ventured before: a quaint and ostensibly prosaic little diner just mere minutes away from his chosen occupation." Alright. I'm gonna stop narrating in the third person like a complete dork now and....tell you all how this quiet little diner earned a soft special place in my heart. So, I started things off with a tall, sparkling orange Mimosa. Why? Because I thought to myself, "Self, even though it's 11:54 in the morning and you're technically only on your lunchbreak, YOU, hard workin'....you deserve a drink. Or two. Let's go!" Anywho, I went with my all time favorite breakfast, the corned beef hash n' eggs, of course. Except....this one was a bit different. First, lemme just say that everything overall was pretty tasty. I especially liked the greasy spoon diner touch to the whole thing. Mostly. See, it's the texture of the hash itself that I didn't care for. Sure, it tasted just fine, flavor wise. But ya see, well....I prefer mine to be a bit more....minced. Like, this stuff WAS minced, to an extent. At least the whole thing didn't come out like a brisket (some restaurants actually do this). Look, it's obvious Minuteman Diner makes their hash from scratch, which is admirable. Now, at the risk of being metaphorically tossed out the window and losing my "Elite" card for being a total weirdo, I'm just gonna say it: I prefer canned corned beef hash. That's right, folks. Grab your pitchforks and torches, off with his head, blah blah blah. Menace likes the canned stuff. BUT....it's how you prepare it that makes all the difference. For example, while the Brooklyn Bagel House in Derry clearly uses canned hash, they pan sear it without burning or robbing it of its natural flavor, thus creating the perfect texture. It's tough to explain to people who don't really eat hash that much. But I didn't like this one nearly as much as the hash at BBH. So ultimately, the dish gets a 7 out of 10. Also, the bagels could have been toasted more and the cream cheese was somehow slightly bland. But, I digress. Luckily though, I shall return. When I do, I'd like to try (of course) one of their omelets. A caveat to the newcomers: this place is literally a greasy spoon diner. I mean, this place is like.....when Waffle House meets MaryAnn's (y'all don't know!). Today, Minuteman Diner receives 4 yummy breakfast platters marinating in their own greasy goodness out of 5. read more

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This little hidden gem is just amazing!!! We were greeted by Lorisa, thee most warm and welcoming individual I have ever met. Breakfast was delicious ( Mexican omelet, homemade corned beef hash , my husband had bacon eggs toast and hash) and the coffee, hot and satisfying. It was like being a guest in someone's home. Please give these folks a try, what a lovely experience and so many food choices in this cozy spot. read more

Went for breakfast. Server was sweet and attentive. Lots of younger folk working hard ! Food was solid breakfast fare -albeit smaller portions than I expected (except for the ginormous pancakes!) for the sides but we filled our bellies!! We sat inside. They have outdoor seating but it was too windy for us to eat outside. Close and local. read more

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Update 3/2024 - I stopped in for lunch on Sunday. The restaurant was cold inside- Wear your jacket to eat lunch cold. We sat at the last open table... and waited. And waited. Eventually we ordered drinks and food. I ordered an Irish Benny with home fries. The Corned Beef as usual was great. The English muffin was also fantastic. The home fries were barely warm. I waited for a while for our server to check with us so I could ask for warm home fries... but no one came. Eventually another person came over to get me a drink refill. We asked for the check and left. When you walk in, there is a sign saying that menu prices may fluctuate given market conditions. Makes sense. Then when you sit down, there is a tiny line on the menu that there is a "3% Kitchen appreciation fee is added to all checks. Thank you for your support!" So a fee for cold home fries? ... it is not an option. Nice touch to soak us for more $$. I appreciate the little line entry on the menu to cover yourselves. Sorry Minuteman Diner, you lost me. There are better places that have heat, decent service, and hot food. My advice - move on. Places that nickel and dime with secret "fees" and signs to make it clear that prices are fluid are not worth your visit/money. Find an honest business. read more

Minuteman Diner - 3% fee for kitchen staff. - Diners Near Me - Bedford, Massachusetts

This place is a must visit! Diane the owner is a gem and an important part of the Bedford community! All the employees give service with a smile. The tables and countertops are always clean! Food is incredible! Try the cheesecake French Toast! read more

The mandatory "kitchen appreciation fee" is ridiculous. I would have appreciated the kitchen a whole lot more if my eggs weren't over cooked and if my toast wasn't burnt. That, along with an overpriced side of bacon means I won't be coming back anytime soon. read more

Minuteman Diner - Diners Near Me - Bedford, Massachusetts

So I have been going here regularly for about three years now. I have read the reviews and I must say I'm appalle. Yes the prices may be higher than your local chain restaurants but this is a privately owned business. I have never had a bad meal in three years. If something is wrong I tell them and they fix it right away. The owner and staff are the most professional I have ever seen or been accustomed to in any restaurant. Yes things happen at any restaurant just speak up and they will take care of you. read more

Great diner! Monte Cristo and Irish Benedict were excellent! Eggs cooked perfectly for the bene. The home fries are quartered potatoes and my favorite style. They were great. Friendly staff and the full bar was a plus. Very nice setup inside. I dine out often and also am a dasher. I see lots of restaurants, I would recommend and will return. read more

Food was delicious and fast. I had the patriot burger with mushrooms. Service was friendly, quick and patient. They were kind and helpful with our family of 5 with three children 4 and under. The ambiance was clean and organized. Plenty of booths or bar seating. We also ordered wings with the gold sauce and they were delicious. Not spicy,but tangy and sweet. Cooked perfectly. Would definitely come back! read more

Minuteman Diner - Meat lovers omelette with home fries and wheat bread - Diners Near Me - Bedford, Massachusetts

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Great food and service. And the price is right. If I didn't live so far away I'd be a regular.

Super-impressed with the level of service and cooking at this place, we came here for brunch last weekend and the experience could not be beat. The food was exceptional, they know how to perfectly cook eggs over-medium which is not easy to do, and the hash browns were extra-crispy. Also love that they serve real iced coffee, some places just pour hot coffee over ice but you could tell that they kept theirs refrigerated and ready to go. It's the little details like this that I always appreciate, in addition to the welcoming and friendly staff. The prices are also very reasonable. We'll definitely be back to sample the full bar and other dishes! read more

We came here today (Saturday March 1st at 10:45ish) and the manager put our name on a list for the next table, and said it would be about 5 minutes. There was no one in line ahead of us. We waited about a 40 minutes and 3 groups were seated ahead of us. When we went to the counter to ask the waitress was incredibly rude. She had skipped over us on the list, and then just said we would be next. I asked to speak to the manager and was informed that she had left. The waitress then blamed the manager, all while never once showing empathy or caring about overlooking us. She never even apologize. She had a horrible attitude, was so rude, and should not work as a hostess. I don't understand why they would put such a miserable person as a greeter. After 40 minutes and being treated rudely we walked out hungry and will never go back. read more

Prices are insanely high. Spent $70+ on a breakfast that should have costed maybe $50. Just go somewhere else. We asked why the prices didn't match the menu and they gave us an excuse saying there are signs saying prices change because of food price. Only good part is the ambiance and feel. GO SOMEWHERE ELSE PLEASE!!! read more

This place is too pricey and busy to have so many menu items that are really bad. My friends and I don't recommend any of the eggs Benedict's or any of the paninis. Way too much gross box sauce on the former. Today I got the avocado bacon panini and my boyfriend got the honey Dijon turkey panini. Mine was very soggy with limp bacon and mouthfuls of mozzarella. His was about half raw onion. Both were $15. Would love for this place to improve their food because it's the only diner in town. read more

Cute and crowded diner. Pleasant staff and excellent food. We found ourselves in Bedford looking for breakfast and this place delivered big time. My husband went with the eggs and sweet, a huge plate of eggs, bacon, sausage and home fries with a second plate of french toast! I went with the healthy breakfast wrap, it was delicious. I recommend! read more

Yikes! Beware of a restaurant that offers different pricing than the website. We were able to rectify the situation only to learn that a 3% mandatory tip is placed on the to-go order without consent. Always happy to tip- but would like it to be my decision. Yes, running a restaurant business is hard, no one is disputing that, but increasing pricing without updating the website isn't great either. Food wasn't bad, but there are a lot of great options in town. read more

I hate to write my first negative review, but I have to after this experience. The prices on the menu are quite expensive for a diner, as written. However, as little signs in the restaurant tell you, they've raised all their prices without updating the menus, so you won't know how much your food actually is until the bill comes. Worse than the increased prices, though, was that when we got our bill we realized that they CHARGED US FOR TAP WATER. Yes, the 16 oz or less of water we had with our breakfast incurred a $1 charge. When I asked about this, the waitress told us that "Bedford raised their water prices by 7% last year." I looked up town water rates, and water and sewer combined costs $0.03 / gallon, so our glasses of water cost them well less than a penny. Just because there's inflation doesn't mean businesses have carte blanche to overcharge. In the end, my mediocre diner omelet with a bagel and glass of water cost over $18 (before tax and tip). I've recently paid less for brunch entrees at nice restaurants in the Back Bay, and I've gotten much better food at other suburban diners for less than $10. I grew up in Bedford and would love to support a local business, but for the quality and price of the food, I'm not going back to this one. read more

Finally a diner in our area! We came today and have honestly been waiting to come since it opened (Covid delayed our Visit) and it didn't disappoint! Diners....what's great about them? Comfortable environment, normal people, families dining and great food. This one has a booze bonus and a pretty great looking breakfast menu so we will likely be back this weekend. Today we came and had chicken/ steak teriyaki with rice, burger with fantastic rings, chicken tenders and fries, and pancakes with a chocolate shake. Everything was delicious!!! We are coming back for sure and I do hope they make it through Covid! Their cooks are kick ass and the staff were delightful. read more

Minuteman Diner - Diners Near Me - Bedford, Massachusetts

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4 of us flew into Bedford MA on a service flight. Never having been to the Minuteman Diner in Bedford, and after a recommendation of "good food" from a local customer see manager at the local airport, we decided to hit it a try. My "Classic Reuben" was served like-warm and the meat was definitely "off" - I tasted it separately after taking a bite and it tasted old and ransid. I have NEVER sent food back and decided to not eat anything, as i was no longer feeling hungry after that much of my food there. One other in our group ordered grilled chicken breast and broccoli. His chicken was dried out throughout, but tasted ok so he used some syrup that was on the table and ate most of it. Sadly, in spite of being low on customers, the service was also lacking (didn't provide lemon in waters even though asked when placing the order; she was not often present to ask for sauce for the chicken or for lemons - again...) I DO NOT recommend this "diner" due to food and for service reasons. I will say this - the customers seemed friendly enough... read more

Cozy and friendly spot for a meal. We tried lunch instead of breakfast- though breakfast is served all day. We went simple with a hotdog with chili, chips on the side. Chili is of the sweet kind. It hit the spot! Also got a corned beef on rye with chips on the side. Generous serving of corned beef. The marbled rye was perfectly buttered and grilled --a treat in itself. Service was excellent - helpful, cheerful, and attentive. Sheryl will take good care of you! read more

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The staff here test customers like family. This is the best of the local community. The food is a cut above the usual diner breakfast and it's family friendly. read more

Customer service was fantastic, but the food is extremely overpriced. Overpriced for egg beater omelettes and spoiled ingredients. Highly do not recommend. read more

Love the veggie omelet! And the option to eat outside.

A fabulous find! Really impressive, personable service, and fresh food served fast. Basically, everything you'd want in a suburban diner. I stopped in at midday last Saturday, just hoping for a quick and edible brunch. What I got was a refreshing and truly satisfying dining experience. The wait staff was friendly in an earnest way, welcoming me almost like I was a regular. The servers seemed to genuinely enjoy helping people, which is an increasingly uncommon experience when dining out lately. Also, my omelette was super fresh and served lightning fast. I'll definitely be back! Just writing about it is making me hungry again. read more

The food was delicious and I was greater at the door by a warm greeting. The overall ambiance was very much diner like but a nice place

This is my daughter favorite place, she loves the food and the place. She always says, when she wants to branching, let's go to the minuteman diner read more

Local diner with a patriotic flair for the American Revolution. Service was very pleasant. We enjoyed our meal. read more

Minuteman Diner - Biscuits and Gravy $14.25 - Diners Near Me - Bedford, Massachusetts

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We had breakfast. I had the traditional French toast ("3 Slices Challah bread topped with powdered sugar"). The bread was very thin and super eggy. It was more of the salty French toast type than the sweet one. My daughter had the pancakes. They were not fully cooked and they fell apart. Looks like something was off with the batter. Flavor wise, not the best we've had. On the positive side - they had good quality maple syrup and they discounted the partially raw pancakes. Service was good. read more

Whoever is responsible for desserts here is rocking it. Chocolate cake especially ...it was quintessential and totally hit the spot. Eggs were also above average. Portions were generous. Tempted next time to just order eggs and cake. In any case - thanks for the strong and much appreciated relief-arm. (I'm so tired of cooking.) read more

Although the omelete was good and your are given a healthy portion, you are charged 3% for the kitchen staff. EXCUSE ME! It is the owners responsibility to pay the kitchen staff not the customer. Therefore, I reduce the tip 3%. read more

Excellent food. Prepared well, great friendly staff and a varied menu. Definitely try the homemade muffins they are not to be missed. Convenient location too read more

As other reviews have boasted, it is nice to have an affordable eatery in the area, particularly one that serves breakfast/brunch and all day long to boot. You can definitely get a sizable meal for an extremely reasonable price. They even serve alcohol. The menu is long and has many choices. That said, the few times I've gone, the food has been "ok." Nothing to "write home about," as they say. It did the job. The first time I went, every single tables' order was taken before ours and we were the first to arrive. I had to demand someone talk to us and take our order. That took a half hour. Then, after ordering a waffle and breakfast sandwich, we managed to leave at about 1.5-2 hours after begging for the check. I went back a second time to see if the first was a fluke. We didn't have to wait all day but you could tell the staff was busy and somewhat flustered. I'm also not sure about their napkin, cutlery and condiment basket. Ours had open cutlery packets in it and a reusable ketchup bottle. I thought that was against the rules in COVID times?! read more