Not Your Average Joe's is a great family restaurant. The kids love the little toys they have to entertain them while we wait (little wax sticks to bend into shapes, not just the standard coloring page), and the food is also great. The Ahi tuna wonton appetizer is delicious for seafood eaters, and the bread they bring while you wait for your food is fresh and my absolute favorite. I also really like their pizza, and the veggie burger is also made in-house and quite good. Overall, it's a nice place that is kid-friendly and has a diverse enough menu to please almost everyone. read more

Got Nachos and a carrot cake. The most god awful carrot cake ever was a freaking sugar bomb from hell. Was basically 1/2 inch sheet of cake no nuts and has 1/2 under and on top seemed like a mix of condescend sweet milk with a hint of cream cheese. This desert was an abomination and should be removed from the menu. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Waltham - New American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Prices too high..beyond reasonable $4.95.for a.cup of coffee??.$21.90 for.two.bowls if.clam.chowder. Not a fan.. over $10.00 for.creme brule read more

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. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Waltham - Mustard - Crusted Chicken BLT on a gluten free bun / Nov 2023 - New American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Service is good and the bread freebie with oil is nice. Try a tuna appetizer. It can be loud in the restaurant but takeout meals are consistently good as well, we often get a salmon meal with mashed potato and green beans. read more

Went there in mid October enticed by October fest menu. Ordered schnitzel with sauce on side. Food arrived with sauce almost dripping off the plate. Replaced with another schnitzel which arrived about 8 minutes later. Meat barely cooked. It basically looked like what an omelet would be if a short order cook was on his first day on the job in a road side diner. My wife's meal quality was poor as well. Sad to see. We used to patronize NYAJ frequently on the past. Food quality has seriously gone down. Also depending on management and this has happened in more than one location service quality is no longer what it was. Done with this chain. Way too much significantly competition out there. Had a good thing, drove it into the ground read more

Having passed different locations so many times throughout college, I somehow never ended up trying Not Your Average Joe's until this year. Going here satisfied all cravings for American food and allowed us to catch up with friends we hadn't seen in almost a year. With shareables for the table and different entree options, there were so many things to choose from. My husband and I split the chicken tender and steak tip combo and still talk about it. I was so excited for my leftovers the next day because they were so good. The mashed potatoes hit the spot for what we look for and crave. Now we're wondering do we HAVE to wait till our next trip to Massachusetts for another meal here. We appreciated the service and vibes to allow for a 2-3 hour catch up session amongst friends. I'm now browsing for when it's time for our next craving to try more! read more

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

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It has been years since we have been to a NYAJ's. It was like going back home. The focaccia was just as awesome as usual. For an appetizer, we ordered the Bang Bang Shrimp to share. It was our only disappointment. The shrimp were overcooked like rubber. We should have sent them back. But then we would have to worry about our entrees. For our meal, my husband and I both ordered the small pizzas. I had the shrimp scampi pizza but added bacon, and it was delish! My husband got the "make your own" and was quite satisfied with the result. Our server was very sweet. I forgot her name. Otherwise, I would give her a shoutout. She provided great customer service. We will return the next time we are in the area. Lastly, this location has a lovely outdoor patio. If you are looking to dine Al fresco, this is the place for you. Next time, we will share the awesome "Peanut Butter Thing!" read more

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

Not a single piece of silverware or plate didn't have the food from someone else. What a health hazard this place is and I would be careful here. The manager was really not overly sympathetic and it took finding her to address the issues of the night. After much discussion, the check was covered by the restaurant. read more

This restaurant has become overpriced- 5 small pieces of seared tuna and a few leaves of lettuce $27. The waiter said the would let the manager know. We never heard from them. Luckily my husband got a lot of mashed potato with his meatloaf so I had something to eat. Used to be my go-to restaurant. Not anymore read more

We eat here every 6 weeks when visiting older parents. As always dinner was great, but I think the price line has been crossed beyond what I would call casual dining. I would call his a special occasion place now. On top of that there were only 1 or 2 waiters for the entire restaurant on a Saturday night. read more

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. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Waltham - New American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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I got the habanero chicken tenders. They were really good. The pineapple on top was Cold, which is a strange choice lol but other than that I liked it. The bread appetizer was good. read more

The waitress poured an ENTIRE GLASS OF WINE down my friend's head (by accident for sure). I will say they apologized and tried to help but what really shocked me is still being charged for that wine.... I've worked in the hospitality industry my entire adult life and if my staff or I did that I would treat that guest as VIP for the rest of their time at my establishment. I understand not your average joes is a more casual place but at the end of the day I would expect them to want to at least not charge us for that. We essentially paid for my friends wine bath. On top of that my chicken piccata was dry and gross. I love not your average joes but will be thinking twice before returning to one of their locations. read more

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

Not Your Average Joe's - Waltham - Mahi tuna - New American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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

We went to the NYAJ in Waltham today. We ordered a coke each and received their wonderful bread. I ordered the Caribbean chicken tenders and a sandwich. My wife ordered a salad. Our table was being covered by the bartender. She was very nice but was too far away from her assigned tables. My tenders were take a long time to arrive so I asked another wait person to check on them. She responded that the kitchen was backed up!! There was hardly anyone in the place.Soon they arrived but were over cooked and very dry. My wife wanted E to send them back, but I was too hungry to wait for another order. It was taking a very long time for our salad and sandwich to arrive so.... I paid for our drinks and chicken tenders as well as an undeserved tip and walked out. The two people at front desk couldn't care left when we told them were leaving because of the poor service! I won't be back!! !!! read more

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

Visited Joe's for a late dinner and to watch a college basketball game. Sat at the bar. Was impressed with the service and quality of the food. Reasonable beer selection and cocktails and the ambiance was great. My friends had flatbread and loved them. We also shared the fried cauliflower appetizer and the chicken dumplings, all well done and flavorful. Solid choice for food or drinks. read more

We arrived after lunch rush when there were plenty of tables available but as a duo were we seated at a large round table for 6. It was completely ridiculous. Service overall was slow and inattentive. Food was horrible, really horrible. The focaccia bread was stale and dry. Hot coffee I ordered arrived cold. Salad greens were wilted and going bad. The food was poorly prepared and lacking in flavor. As you can tell I was totally disappointed, actually disgusted by my experience at this restaurant. I will never go back and recommend you avoid it at all costs. read more

This is an update to my previous review. I was very unhappy the last time I got food from NYAJ. It was a special they had for St. Paddy's Day. A Reuben, and it was takeout. This time I got their seasonal lobster roll and it was yummy! I also ate in person and the service was great! The cocktails were yummy too. I love eating there outside. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Waltham - New American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

I remember when NYAJ was dynamite, Great food and great value but I think those days are of the past. We went on a Friday night and the place was 1/2 empty. The bread and dipping oil were great as usual however the entrees were just meh. I had the buffalo chicken wrap that came with ONE chicken finger in each wrap. The wrap itself is pizza dough and very thick so basically you're getting a piece of pizza with a chicken inside. The lighting in the Waltham location lends itself like an airport. Bright and loud. Our waitress was pleasant but rushed us out by saying "anything else?" about 10 times. read more

It's sad how much this restaurant has declined over the last several years. I use to dine here quiet regularly but with the food quality decline combined with the price increases, we've found another restaurant. Overall the service is good here as it was yesterday when I had a work lunch. However, the food is quite bland and the portions small for the price. I had a tuna poke bowl. Half of it was literally fried onion pieces on top which I took off. What was left was some rice mixture--very bland!--some tuna and a delicious sauce. The vegetables listed on the menu were virtually not existent. I'm going to check my receipt vs credit card charges, given some written reviews. read more

I would go 3.5 if I could. It's not a 4 but better than a 3 if that resonates. I had the mustard chicken BLT with mixed greens and the creamy cherry vinaigrette dressing. The sandwich was good and the chicken cooked perfectly- not dry at all and the ciabatta was soft and chewy inside and not too hard which seems to happen a lot with that kind of bun. The salad was basic and nothing but a spring mix. I was hopeful the dressing would have more of a vinegar cherry "zing" to it but honestly I didn't taste anything cherry and it was very similar to Caesar dressing which isn't bad but it wasn't what I was expecting. Had a strawberry lime Ricky to drink and it was refreshing. My co worker that I was with had the smoky joe burger and liked it a lot. The fries he had with it were just blah and uneventful. Overall a nice normal solid meal- nothing bad at all but nothing special. Server was attentive and the atmosphere was pleasant read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Waltham - Mustard Mustard - Crusted Chicken BLT - New American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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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.

Food was OK, nothing exciting, more options are needed, a bit pricey for the portion they give you. The waiter was nice, and made the experience great but I wouldn't go back. read more

The food was delicious! We received great service in this kind of upscale casual restaurant. Loved the atmosphere. Large restaurant that seemed like it could accommodate a large group. I highly recommend. read more

I had the meatloaf and it was pretty good. They menu is limited, but has some good options. The service was good. Our server had a great attitude and was pretty funny. I like having good interactions with the staff. Makes the visit a little more welcoming. read more

We followed the rainbow and at the end was "Not Your Average Joe's", a friendly, comfortable bar/ restaurant. Our server Kate was wonderful, friendly and attentive. The Korean BBQ Wings were awesome, Pot Stickers were crispy and flavorful and the Fish and Chips and Korean Beef Bowl were great. You can never lose following the rainbow! read more

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Had a pleasant birthday dinner with a large group of friends here. Drinks and food were well done, service was timely, but a little flustered by the large group, no big deal. Would have appreciated some birthday candles or something/a comped dessert when we mentioned it was 2 of our birthdays. All in all pretty good for a chain, but could use a little charm read more

Casual atmosphere in a clean environment. The food and drinks are average with average pricing. There are menu choices to suit multiple tastes. read more

Bread and dipping oil is next level. Today we did dessert for dinner, carrot cake is delicious and the cookie plate was really good as well. Staff always friendly read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Waltham - Carrot Cake Chocolate Chip Cookie Explosion White Russian espresso martini - New American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Ever since I found out that there's a NYAJ near my workplace, I come here 2-3x a month. The only downside is that the menu feels sparse to me. I remember the days pre-covid they'd have 6ish types of burgers and other monthly items. Nowadays, I just settle for a burger and add caramelized onions to it. Did try their poke bowl once, it was filling, but definitely not a fan of quinoa. As for COVID protocol, social distancing is enforced and thanks to the current weather, you can now sit outside! read more

Yes. This place was not average for me. Below average food. Far below average service. Their attitude is "take what we give you." I STRONGLY recommend to stay away from this below average place. read more

Environment was fine, waitress was nice but didn't ask how we liked the food. The dishes were extremely salty, like the chef had tripled or quadrupled the amount of salt necessary to make it tasty. Not going back. read more

I really like this place. I've been coming and ordering take out from the Waltham location for a few years now. There's been definite improvement in some areas - especially the take out. The restaurant itself is nice and clean and they have a nice outside patio, too. The prices have increases though, which I don't like. I like their food, though it's a bit on a plain side. However, they broke my heart recently when they took my favorite sandwich -- The Tuscan Chicken-- off the menu. I'd never been so betrayed in my entire life, but I think the fact that I got addicted to the lemon aioli they put in it has something to do with it. They did replace it with a Chicken Caprese sandwich, but it's just not the same (tastes good though)... that lemon aioli was like crack to me. I even always asked for extra. I'm boycotting until they bring it back, or maybe starting a petition, maybe both. EDIT: OMG, I was mostly kidding around about boycotting or starting a petition, but Jimmie from Guest Relations reached out to the restaurant and they said that I can make a special request that they'll honor. I'm so excited. read more

We started with an unsweetened iced tea, a housemade lemonade, and a pomegranate passion martini, all of which were deliciously refreshing. I had a turkey avocado club with sweet potato fries, which was tasty and enough for leftovers to take home! The mustard-crusted chicken BLT sandwich with sweet potato fries was great. The cobb salad was good too. Of course, the best part is the focaccia bread and parmesan oil dip! The service is friendly and attentive, and our booth was comfortable and charming. They also have a nice, large, open bar area that we look forward to visiting in the future. (visited 6/6/21 and 7/31/18) read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Waltham - turkey avocado club with sweet potato fries - New American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

My coworkers and I came here for a farewell lunch on a Thursday afternoon. It wasn't too busy yet, we didn't call for a reservation even though we had at least 10 people. But they were very accommodating and were able to seat us right away and took great care of our party. The food was as expected at a Not Your Average Joes. I absolutely love their burgers here, although during this visit my coworker and I both opted for a lunch item the Pecan-Sage Pesto Salmon. And I'm so glad I did! The salmon was cooked perfectly and was over Brussels sprouts and a chipotle sweet potato mash. The sweet potato mash was delicious and I loved the pesto and flavors over the salmon. Our waitress (I wish I remembered her name) was great. She brought out the bread ASAP and she seemed very attentive, there were no complaints at all. She remember exactly what everyone got even when she handed out everyone's bill. I am giving this a review 5 stars because there was really nothing I could pick on during our visit. The food had met my expectations and the wait staff was great. read more

Not Your Average Joe's - Waltham - Pecan-Sage Pesto Salmon* - New American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts