Nan's Cafe

Very chill and welcoming environment…read more Excellent food and lots of gluten free options (even gluten free pancakes!) The eggs and omelet options with the gluten free English muffin are also delicious.

Isaac greeted my friend and I when we arrived for breakfast and recommended the corned beef hash…read morewith eggs on top. It's homemade and was a really good recommendation! The corned beef is large chunks, not small diced pieces found in most commercial and canned hash. The potatoes, peppers, and onions gave a nice texture and flavor. I had it topped with two over medium eggs which were perfectly cooked. As I was eyeing the French toast, he gave me a single piece which included their fruit infused whipped cream and was really, really good! That might be my entree next time. My friend got the crepes and her face was doing happy expressions while she was eating. My new best friend Maria kept my coffee mug full-she visited the table frequently to make sure my mug never got low nor cold. She also took care to clean the table promptly as plates were finished. Now if my kids could learn that... oh wait, this is a diner review. The ambiance is cute and chic. There was easy access to accommodate wheel chairs and they have their menu clearly marked for gluten free available and vegan options (most of the menu). The menu is on the fancier side; they will prepare whatever someone wants (e.g. if someone just wants 2 eggs and bacon, they can easily do that). The location is on Main St. so parking is hit or miss. If you are nearby and want something good, this is a good option!

A view from our window seat.

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4.6(31 reviews)

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Great breakfast, and good service. Nothing fancy. I would definitely return if in the area.read more

If you are looking for a "hole in the wall" restaurant that offers fantastic customer service,…read moretasty food, and large portions, then come here! We're from out of state and will definitely come here again if we're in the neighborhood.

3 egg, bacon, sausage omelette with home fries, toast, large ice coffee for less then $13.

We order 75 dollars of food everyday. We know what's good

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3.7(156 reviews)

3.9 mi

best/most consistent poached eggs ever! great service! nice job! Fruit granola and yogurt bowl…read moreis a great way to start the day.

NPC's Restaurant might be a more apt name. I've been here three times now and it is, imo, the…read moreleast personable place I have been to in years. Not unfriendly, not friendly, just omit any concept of personality and you'll get the idea. Food is the same, not bad, not great, serviceable and gets the job done. Ambiance is straight out of a sears roebuck catalog with a little Christmas tree shop sprinkled in. I will give NPC's credit though in how fast the food is served after ordering. It's Reading, so few options.

Ham Steak & Eggs with Potato Pancakes instead of home fries

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Ryer's Store

4.2(47 reviews)

0.4 mi

Another place that I was able to FINALLY visit. I have been wanting to try this location for a long…read moretime. It is on a great location at the corner of a busy street and intersection. I have driven thru N. Reading and past this location for many years. Saturday afternoon, I made my first pilgrimage to Ryer's! I ordered a grilled chicken with ketchup and chicken. I ordered at deli and paid at counter. I got a water and a bag of chips, too. I walked around the store a bit as my sandwich was being prepped. They have alot to offer, including wine/beer. I entered at a busy time. Alot of customers coming in after calling on the phone or ordering on-line. Much like D'Agostino's in Winchester....Business was good, which is always a good sign, as I waited for my food. My chicken sandwich was brought to my table and after my first bite, I was thrilled! The chicken was cooked well, just the right amount of ketchup and pickles! Delicious! I will definitely return. Way back when, I use to go to "Gloria's" in Winchester for an incredible grilled chicken sandwich. However, they have closed so may Ryer's is my new go to when I am looking for a chicken sandwich! Price: Fair ($15 for sandwich, drink and chips) Parking: Plenty of spots out front Vibe: Friendly and Easy-going help Pepsi/Coke: Both available Service: Reasonable....on time...not a long wait Will I come again? : For sure! 5-stars....I liked it!

This place has everything. From great breakfast sandwiches…read moreto great service. I go here almost every Friday to hang out with friends. And the vibe fits the name, "Ryer's Country Store."

Deli area

All sorts of Dom's and other delicious items

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Ryer's Store, North Reading

Horseshoe Grille

3.6(380 reviews)

2.4 mi

We are frequent patrons and have been for a dozen years. Basically had every item on the menu and…read morecontinue to go due to great food and especially the service. Writing this to give Lisa our bartender a shoutout. Never seen a harder working person. When she's not serving patrons she doing dishes running food to tables. Truly an outstanding employee and anreason we continue to come back.

Very basic and not very high quality American food…read more Vibe: Very outdated furnishing, dim lighting. Service: Server was quick, food took a little bit but we were a party of 5. Food: Complimentary cornbread and butter - probably the best part of the meal, very moist and sweet. Bang bang shrimp - tasty, good texture, came with garlicky bread which was soft and tasty. Bourbon beef tacos (2) - very sweet sauce, not the best overall, I chose beets as my side and it was literally cubed beets with no dressing or seasoning or anything. Value: Less expensive than most food these days but definitely low quality to match. Overall was a pretty underwhelming meal in a restaurant with a wholly unappealing vibe.

All you can Eat Steak Tips Every Thursday 5-9pm

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Cran Apple Quinoa Salad

Venetian Moon Ristorante & Martini Bar

3.8(395 reviews)

3.7 mi

I'm here at least once a month (wish my waistline could afford more!) and have never had a bad…read moremeal. Great menu with options for veg, gluten-free, dairy-free (usually with a group with differing needs). The food is always fresh and well-made and the service is top-notch. Don't even get me started on the drinks! There's a reason you're limited to 3 martini's as they pack a punch...but all of the cocktails I've tried have been tasty and have hit the spot.

Hadn't been here in years--happy to return with a large party for a birthday. Our server, Jim, was…read moreawesome--attentive, anticipatory and funny! Various martinis and entrees were enjoyed. My Haddock Puttanesca was the best thing I'd eaten in a while! Desserts were very good--the table fav was the cannoli chip dip.

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Bunratty Tavern

3.7(256 reviews)

3.8 mi

Just wanted to leave another review for Bunratty Tavern... this is the third time we've been, and…read moreevery time, every single dish we get is AMAZING. This time, I got the Shephard's Pie, and it was sooooo good... such amazing flavor. My partner got the sampler with Shephards Pie, Cottage Pie, and Beef Stew... I tried a little bit of each, and they were all just wonderful. I might go so far as to say that the beef stew was the best I've ever had, and that's saying something! The service was very good, friendly, prompt. We felt very taken care of. This place really is a hidden gem.

Fabulous restaurant! Fast service and very friendly staff. The food I got last night was delicious!…read moreI highly recommend the grilled salmon. I will definitely come back!

Full Irish Breakfast with Guinness

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The Hornet's Nest Sub Shop

4.0(100 reviews)

0.1 mi

The Hornets nest we love you! listen! I never leave yelp reviews, but these guys are the best…read moreand their food is amazing, the buffalo mozzarella sticks? Out of this world. You'll get great food and if you stop in, you'll feel right at home the men that work here are just so cool. I love them. (no I do not know them personally and no, I was not asked to make this review just felt passionately about this business. That's all ) Thank you for great customer service and your amazing food XOXO.

Delicious! Great food and friendly service. Best steak and cheese you will find anywhere. Can't…read morewait to return!

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The Gingerbread Construction

4.2(217 reviews)

3.5 mi

I will travel for the baked goods here. 6 hour flight in fact…read more I grew up in the area and now live on the west coast and come here every time I'm back visiting. These are some of the best muffins and snacks around. I always bring some home with me too and have had it shipped. This is a small shop, but the service is fast and friendly. My favorite is the gingerbread loaf, the lemon poppyseed muffin with lemon curd is delicious, carrot cake....its all good. Highly recommend!

I have visited the Winchester store many times. Muffins are all very good. The issues isn't the…read moremuffins ... The staff there are always nasty and owner must not care. I mention every visit that they should put a name tag in front of each muffin to speed up the ordering... I must waste my time and more importantly their time answering my inquires... what is that one , what is that muffin ? Does that have raisins on it ? Nuts? Dog shit in it? or whatever ? Wtf Or why are out of certain muffins ? Any In the back on racks? Put a sign up displaying a simple check mark of available muffins? One visit the nasty one at Winchester told me they were out yet I saw the muffin on a rack not yet ready to put out front? So this was my first visit to this Wakefield location ... same issues and staff nasty here too but a bit better as more mature employee? I ordered 6 muffins and wanted 2 in a separate box as a gift to someone and the other 4 in a different box...she puts the two in a bag... A bag ruins the gift look, damages frosting in muffins... they will not put any less than muffins in a box? I'll pay for the dam extra box? Or maybe a smart owner would have a small 2 muffin box? Asked for Boston cream ... out of them .. same as last visit to Winchester location where they were out of many options... Maybe if popular statistically ... then you bake more of them based on POS sales data ? Maybe seasonality affects the daily production forecasts? Maybe offer July 4th red white blue muffins, Halloween frosting, Thanksgiving? Christmas ? Then generate greater sales, The owner should hire a better manager of both locations and stick a dam name tag in display case for each muffin, train all employees in hospitality and importance to retain repeat customers? Owner probably now just mailing it in or letting the off spring to take or already took over ? Maybe sell just sell it off to a interested owner looking to expand, or Improve offerings , add high end croissants, pastries, quality cookies ... coffee and better options? Whatever... 4 years telling every visit to just put a f'n name tag in front of each muffin-so I don't need to ask.. especially for gluten free, nut free allergies conscience people... how about an ingredients sign for each muffin ? I give up

Gingerbread cookie kits!!

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Gingerbread humans

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Rachel M.

11 years ago

This is our fourth or fifth time visiting Nan's and I decided to join Yelp just to review this awesome breakfast place. The service is so friendly and helpful. We are always greeted warmly. This morning our server even took the time to point out to us that the there are new "activity bags" hanging on each booth for our two girls (ages 2 and 5) to play with while they waited for food. How awesome! The girls had a blast with the crayons, coloring books, legos, and hangman game. The service is always efficient...there was coffee on the table even before I had my coat off. The menu choices are pretty basic for breakfast, but everything we've had there is so good. This morning I had the Western omelette with peppers, onions, ham and cheese; raisin toast and homefries rounded out the meal. Delicious and filling! The girls' ordered chocolate chip Mickey pancakes...they were huge! They should have shared one, really, but now can have leftovers for dinner. My husband enjoyed an egg-white veggie omelette with a side of wheat toast and homefries. There are many different types of pancakes and they usually have a couple of "breakfast specials" that the server will let you know about. Overall, Nan's is our "go-to" spot for breakfast out...especially when we have the kids with us. read more

Cathy L.

11 years ago

Get in early! Great food, and down home hospitality. Nan is always making sure things are running smoothly, and her customers are happy. The food is fantastic- fresh and well prepared in spite of the dizzy pace of the orders coming out on a busy Saturday or Sunday morning. The Florentine Eggs Benedict are blissful! Our family's favorite local breakfast spot. read more

T P.

2 years ago

I recently visited Nan's Café and was not impressed with the service. Our server seemed unfamiliar with the ingredients in several menu items, which was concerning given our food allergies. They were also quite pushy, rushing us to place our order, which made the experience feel unwelcoming. Unfortunately, this lack of attentiveness left us disappointed. read more

Phil C.

12 years ago

Just an all around great place. Atmosphere is great, friendly staff that remembers their regulars, and oh yeah, the food is great. Finally a breathe of fresh air for breakfast in North Reading! read more

Brian H.

11 years ago

Great for Breakfast...the owner makes you feel right at home and the food and service are always great.

Maria F.

5 years ago

Great caring staff, good fresh food for a smaller place with limited hours.

Billy C.

9 years ago

Friendly ownership, great staff, and excellent food. Highly recommend!

Jonathan B.

5 years ago

Best breakfast in town, reasonable prices, and wonderful staff too!

Maria W.

6 years ago

This small place was amazing! Loved their food

Nan's Cafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated October 2026

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