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    North Ave Diner

    3.9 (125 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican, Diners
    Open 6:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Best place for something simple direct two over ease. Home fries buttered toast coffee. bingo
    Allen T.

    Even when it's busy you can't help the to enjoy the professionalism and the staff. Everybody had a job to do and they did it well

    Oreo pie!!!
    Kassidi D.

    Best diner in town, family, good food and it gives you the diner vibes you need. Local spot where when you walk through the doors the waitresses remember you by name, your order, and the food is always amazing every-time you go! I also get the veggie supreme egg white omelette - They also have the best pies for the holidays!!! Oreo pie is legit my favorite and barely makes it to dessert!

    SHORT STACJ IF PANCAKES SCRAMBLED EGGS DECAF COFFEE
    Frederick D S.

    Went to North Ave Diner in Wakefield MA on 08/05/24 Monday with Mom for breakfast I had the short stack of pancakes with scrambled eggs, orange juice and decaf coffee Mom had the French toast, scrambled eggs, bacon, and hash browns, orange juice and decaf coffee everything was excellent I recommend this place Located at 247 North Ave WAKEFIELD MA

    French toast
    Lula M.

    Staff was nice and worked hard to give best service. This place has great breakfast , good price and good quality. Their French toast are the best. I'm definitely going back there soon.

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    Excellent food, prompt service and wonderful staff! I look forward to eating there.

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    Food is always good. Great service I enjoy the breakfast menu. My grandson comes in from N.Y. and it's the first place we go.

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    Delicious, fast food at a reasonable price. Service and location are also great. Highly recommend their french toast!

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    4 years ago

    Locals love this place. I go for the lunches. Absolutely the best Reuben sandwich-Evah!

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    Best place for any meal and every meal! We have been going here for over a decade and the food and service can't be beat!

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    Walked into a welcoming Diner with great food, great people, with a home town vibe. Highly recommend the sausage gravy special.

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    Best French toast ever! Have been coming for years. Always a great experience at North Ave.

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    Food is excellent and service and staff, the best!!!! This is my favorite restaurant to go to in Wakefield!!!!

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    (232 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    Early Harvest Diner in Wakefield, MA is a solid neighborhood breakfast spot with a…read moresmall-to-medium-sized dining room and a good amount of seating. They offer regular table seating, counter seats, and booths. The booths, however, are pretty uncomfortable--despite having a cushion, you immediately feel the wooden board underneath when you sit down, which takes away from the experience a bit. We went around 11:00 AM on a Saturday and were seated quickly with no wait, though I can imagine on a busier morning there could be a decent wait time given the diner's size. The menu has a good variety, but pricing can be a little confusing. Some menu prices don't always reflect the final cost due to fluctuating egg prices. There is a sticker noting this, but it's easy to miss and may not be obvious to customers. We ordered the steak and eggs, which came out to $20 and was cooked nicely to a true medium rare. The hash browns weren't overdone and had a great crunch on the outside. The pancake we tried was very fluffy, and their iced coffee was genuinely delicious. We also ordered the Double Double, which also cost $20 and offered a decent portion of food for the price, along with sausage links as a side. They do offer real maple syrup for waffles or pancakes, though it costs extra. One thing I found to be a flaw is that the maple syrup and ketchup on the table had no labels--personally, I like knowing the brand or ingredients of what I'm eating. The same went for the hot sauce they offered; it was served in an unlabeled glass bottle. It tasted very similar to Frank's RedHot and had the same consistency, but it would be nice to know for sure. The staff is kind and attentive when it comes to taking your order and delivering food, but once the plates hit the table, check-ins are minimal. If you need something, you may have to flag someone down. Parking isn't bad since it's located in a plaza, and there's additional parking in the back if the main lot fills up. Overall, Early Harvest Diner is a nice place to grab breakfast with your family or significant other without breaking the bank. The food quality is solid, but the vibe could benefit from a refresh to feel a bit more cozy and modern.

    Popped in for breakfast this morning on our way through town. Based on reviews, we thought it would…read morebe a good find and it was - customer service at the door was excellent. Our waitress was not the most pleasant but the rest of the supporting team were superb so for that reason, I'm not going to hold it against the establishment because all around the rest of our customer service experience was terrific. The food is good diner food. It's a diner so don't expect too much ambience. Just expect to be seated and to enjoy some food. I will say the food also arrived very timely. That's good to make out of. I highly recommend getting the patriot you will not regret it. It is an indulgence, but there's fruit involved so consider that Points for yourself sit down and enjoy really a nice fine. Don't let the outside of the place dissuade you from going on inside pop in and enjoy.

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    Wall of specials
    Wall of specials
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    Lox bagel sandwich and corn beef hash
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    (248 reviews)
    2.0 mi
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    My fiancé who is a French toast expert said the crunchy French toast was quite possibly the best…read moreshe's ever had. Got sat down quickly on Easter Sunday. Well oiled machine for service. Good vibes. Quick service. Food quality was the main driver for the review. Surprisingly inexpensive for the quality. Kudo's to the people that are running this place.

    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!

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    A view from our window seat.
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    4.6
    (258 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Amazing brunch place!! The service is excellent and everyone is so friendly. Food is brought out…read morequickly and there are a lot of coffee flavors. The menu has a lot of variety too. A must for delicious brunch food!

    Established in 2016, this family owned-and-operated restaurant in Stoneham offers plenty of tasty…read moreand innovative coffee, breakfast, brunch, and lunch options served by very friendly, energetic staff in a casual, open ambiance. The breakfast menu includes plenty of options with filling portions of breakfast staples including eggs, benedicts, omelettes, pancakes, french toast, waffles, or breakfast sandwiches. The menu also offers several sandwiches -- including grilled chicken, boneless fried chicken, chicken salad, steak and cheese -- which are available all day for those heathens who don't crave breakfast foods at every opportunity. I had the Javah Grindah sandwich ($8), comprised of two eggs (over medium at my request), breakfast meat (ham, bacon, or sausage), and a side of James River BBQ sauce on a fresh grinder roll. Unfortunately.. although the description on the menu doesn't mention cheese, my sandwich came out with two slices of white American cheese. I hate having to ask a restaurant to do this, but I had to send it back because lactose. Our server apologized for the misunderstanding and brought a replacement sandwich without cheese out straight away. The sandwich was really tasty with the BBQ sauce. My dining companion preferred something lighter and opted for the Skinny Girl Pick ($12), comprised of two eggs, fresh avocado, fresh fruit, and a few slices of wheat toast, which she really enjoyed. We will definitely be back next time we're in the area! PRO TIP: Make sure you let your server know of any food allergies or dietary restrictions, in case the chef decides to use ingredients not listed on the menu.

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    Dining area
    Florentine eggs Benedict
    Florentine eggs Benedict
    Java Grind & Grill

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    North Ave Diner - tradamerican - Updated August 2026

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