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    Not Your Average Joe's - Waltham

    3.6 (289 reviews)
    ModerateNew American
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    NOT YOUR AVERAGE JOE'S - WALTHAM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Mustard - Crusted Chicken BLT on a gluten free bun / Nov 2023
    Emily L.

    It's been a while since I was last here with the parents, but we came back for an easy lunch after a Costco run, and they impressed me by catering to all of our varied requests. The menu is expansive and so is the dining room. I appreciated that they had a gluten friendly menu alongside the regular one. I got the mustard chicken sandwich on a gluten free bun with a side of sweet potato fries. The sandwich was a little dry but a generous portion. They originally brought me regular fries but were happy to bring my original order of sweet potato fries. My parents are particular about their food and asked many questions, which our server graciously answered. They eventually got the turkey special (a riff on Thanksgiving) and the haddock made dairy free. Our server went above and beyond to make sure their orders were correct, and she even exchanged my dad's sweet potato fries for ones that were less burned. The food itself was fine, but the service was exceptional. We will be coming back.

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    Kimberly S.

    Great food and the ambience is such a surprise! The waitresses had excellent service and I would definitely come back!

    Very shady restaurant! I gave an OK tip for a very subpar service. Our group waited for 30 minutes for their server to take orders. We could not find our server whenever we need any service. I checked my credit card and was charged $203. I was lucky to take pictures of my receipt and with tip, it was $197. They secretly added additional $6 for tips. This is very very shady.... Just don't go to this dishonest restaurant. Or if you have to go, check your receipt and your credit card statement.

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    Elizabeth K.

    Amazing food! Don't live nearby but would definitely come here again if I was in the area! Great service!!

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    Thank you for the review. We appreciate it and your business

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    Great location to meet at. Nice space, nice people. Had a wonderful -fish- Reuben, forget what it was called, very good fries.

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    Food was awesome but the service was even better. One of the best old fashions I've ever had. Definitely will be coming back!

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    Great service - Manager and Hostess were awesome - Cheese Burger and French Fries had a great flavor.

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    Bread is really good, clean restaurant, friendly and helpful waitstaff, entrees we so so. We'd try it again for sure.

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