I visited family in Stoneham and this is their favorite breakfast place. Family owned, great diner/cafe vibe with friendly, upbeat waitstaff. The benedicts are amazing. I loved the Italian Savory, but then I also got to their their toast and housemade ricotta another day. For lunch, I had their Melanzana (Italian Eggplant) sandwich on a perfect, soft ciabatta roll. I had never heard of it, but since it was right there at the top of the menu, I figured I had to try it! Nothing bad here. Easy parking, homey vibe, and great people. The perfect neighborhood restaurant. read more

They changed their waffles which makes me sad. They used to give 2 smaller waffles that had a nice crust. Now it's just 1 large soggy waffle. read more

I came in 30 minutes before they closed for the day, and they still had a full pot of decaf and a full pot of regular coffee. That's great. The cashier was no nonsense and very efficient. Friendly. I wish I could stay here for food, but I just grabbed a coffee. Very cute spot, look forward to my next trip here. read more

Pignone's Café - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

We had lunch here this week and loved the food, service and atmosphere. My wife's BLT and my Ruben sandwich were presented promptly and were delicious and the iced tea was outstanding and we were offered more to go as we left the restaurant. We will definitely make a return visit the next time we're in the area for another doctor's visit. read more

Best breakfast around town. Their Sconces are to die for! Great hash! Great pancakes! Nice polite service read more

If you consider an ideal restaurant one in which you can get delicious food made primarily with healthful ingredients, this place is the real deal. Open for breakfast and for lunch, the owner avoids using seed oils and other harmful ingredients. My wife and I recently ate lunch here and everything was delicious. read more

yes Pignone's food is excellent, But for the elderly on SSI They can't go as often as they like to!!!!!

We have been coming here for years. Unfortunately, today will probably be our last day. It was over 90° outside today we went for breakfast no ACs, no apologies from the waitstaff , No mention of how hot the restaurant was at all. Im not sure if it was being so uncomfortable or not but the food just wasn't the same, I ordered ice coffee but unfortunately No ice... There's is nothing worse than warm ice coffee. Maybe new ownership I'm not sure. read more

I have been going to eat there for about 2 years. Was there last weekend and was waiting for mom to be done in the lady's room and happened to glance in the kitchen and noticed that none of the staff was wearing masks or wearing gloves. As much as I love the food there I will not be going back. read more

Very casual, large cafeteria style tables. Waitress was casual and friendly. My breakfast burrito was delicious. They made a small mistake on my wife's order but not a big deal, my wife is easygoing. My son enjoyed his ($17!) breakfast. He wanted a glass of OJ but since we were there one day before their week+ Independence Day vacation in July, they had no more. Overall, reasonably good but I would not go back. read more

I came here with a friend last weekend for brunch. Abby, our waitress, was fantastic! She was friendly and welcoming. I got the Spartan special and the food was phenomenal. A fantastic brunch spot! read more

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This is one of those places you wish you could give 10 stars lol. Well, in Boston on a girls trip I found this location as a breakfast option. When we walked in, it looked like a place where the locals frequent which to me is always a great sign. They had freshly baked muffins on the counter. We were seated promptly and the staff was very friendly. We started with one of the freshly baked corn muffins that they warmed for us on the griddle. OMG this was absolutely amazing. The breakfast was also very delicious. Very filling. Day one I had the corn beef hash. I love corn, beef hash, but this one was probably one of the best I've had in my life. They were crispy in a right way as well as still juicy again probably one of the best I've tasted. The home fries that came with the meal were delicious. The freshly squeezed orange juice was a great accompaniment to the food. We love this place so much. We came back the next morning and did it all over again with something different, but each time every single person in our party raving about what a great meal. I had the avocado toast with arugula and bacon. The bread here is just so fresh and delicious. It was a delicious avocado toast. I wish I had one of these local but if I am in Boston, I would definitely go back read more

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Delicious breakfast!!! Omelets are soooo good, oven baked home potatoes!!! Huge plate, brought half home for later!wonderful staff!!! Great atmosphere , ate outside perfect summer morning! read more

Pignone's Café - Spring omelette , fresh mozzarella , asparagus , artichokes and tomatoes with home potatoes and wheat toast!!! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

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I came here with my friend for brunch on a Saturday afternoon after hiking at Middlesex Fells. I ordered the super breakfast sandwich, which came with 2 eggs, cheese, meat, and a side of home fries. I went with American cheese, ham, and had it on an English muffin. It was incredible! Simple, but every component was delicious. The menu is affordable and the staff were friendly. My friend and I both love an all-American diner, so we were very happy that we stopped by. read more

Pignone's Café - Super breakfast sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Excellent breakfast (eggs Benedict) and amazing atmosphere. The owners/waitstaff are very friendly and provided us with great service. read more

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We were looking for a decent breakfast spot after Church and came upon this gem. First, our waitress made us feel so welcome. The service and food were excellent. My omelette was exceptional and my wife's Eggs Benedict was on point. read more

Food and service was fantastic. Great classic diner. I would highly recommend! Loved the homemade corned beef hash. A must try!!

The worst service I have EVER experienced!!!!! Been sitting here for half an hour still no food, we were not able to order what we wanted and was brought the wrong drink. I am still sitting here waiting my grand children are starting to chant "I am hungry, please bring food" read more

Great find. Was looking for a good breakfast joint to replace my old place which closed out of the blue. I'm pleased to find Pignone's. It is small but the staff is friendly and there is outside seating if you want to enjoy the fresh air. Plenty of parking and the food is excellent. I had a meat lovers omelette which is not actually on the menu however the waitress knew exactly what I wanted. It was so good!! I also ordered something to go for my wife who decided to sleep in, the French toast with fruit and an ice coffee for her! Everything was delicious and reasonably priced!! Great find Keith read more

This is a nice little find. The server was extremely friendly and efficient. The food was delicious, and they had some slightly different things on their menu. We went for breakfast, but I hope to be back for lunch soon. I like the fact that they try to incorporate healthier and sustainable ingredients in their menu. read more

We found this great spot on Yelp as we were driving from Boston to New Hampshire after very early flight. It did not disappoint! We loved the family's involvement and the great service we received. Servings are generous, and we enjoyed meeting the beautiful family members. read more

Had the pancakes they were excellent. Great staff very friendly. Place is kind of small

Visited this local breakfast spot while getting some car work done a few blocks away. Quiet and unassuming- a nothing fancy kind of place was just what I wanted. I was on the hunt for a good egg sandwich and their breakfast sandwich with 2 eggs, choice of meats, cheeses and bagels- who could ask for anything more? Mine was with sausage and cheddar on an everything bagel. Delicious. The coffee was tasty. The service was quick and friendly. This will be part of my car maintenance routine. Morning car appointment and have a breakfast sandwich. Or any other time I'm in the area... read more

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Intimidating menu options here: do you spring for the HOUSE-MADE ricotta toasts? Go for the corned beef hash? Maybe the New Englander sandwich? Place is a kid-friendly diner with a low price tag. Friendly staff who will never leave your coffee cup empty. Got the New Englander and loved this sandwich accompanied by extra crispy home fries, but would've preferred more of a jelly style cranberry sauce vs cream based. Definitely worth a trip and would peruse this delectable menu! read more

Pignone's Café - New Englander sandwich with crispy home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

We found this place purely by accident while driving by and boy were we glad we did! Delicious, farm to table, organic food cooked by people who know what they're doing. They were able to accommodate our celiac vegetarian easily and our waitress knew what she was talking about. Most of their sauces and dressing are house made. They have a creative breakfast and lunch menu (no dinners). The avocado and roasted beet toast was out of this world. Real roasted beets (not just out of a can) with perfectly ripe avocado, a perfect amount of feta, some walnuts, arugula and a homemade honey (not over sweet) vinaigrette on two slices of a great grilled gluten free bread with many slices of avocado on the side This one was a winner. The Rachel sandwich was a turkey reuben on marble rye. Thin sliced turkey on a really good bread. The best thickly sliced coleslaw (not sauerkraut) I ever had (homemade mayo) made this an outstanding sandwich. A lot of people must like the coleslaw because when I asked to get some to go, they were sold out. I would have ordered the fresh cut fries but they cook them in beef tallow so that's a no no for me. I'll bet they were outstanding though. The homemade 7 hour cooked corned beef has had the folks as the next table raving about it. I haven't gotten excited by a breakfast lunch place in a long time but this place has me wishing I was in the area more than twice a year, just so I could eat here more often. read more

This breakfast spot always seems to be quite busy and always bustling with customers. I decided to stop in and get two sandwiches: (egg and cheese on a croissant) and (egg and cheese with bacon on a croissant) with home fries (they came with it). Both were phenomenal - so happy we finally tried this place! Customer service is great and very friendly. Interior is very quaint and has a family owned charm. Highly recommend. read more

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Great spot with a very friendly staff and awesome food. The homemade biscuits are excellent. Would recommend for sure.

Nothing like the feeling of community and "neighborliness" found in Pignone's Cafe! My first time here, and will absolutely be back! The quaint atmosphere, awesome waitstaff, and of course great food. Many options on the menu, with mix and match to cater to customer's desire. I highly recommend! read more

Our waitress (who worked Saturday) was amazing! She was so nice and very attentive, which made the experience so much better. Thanks for that! One child had chocolate chip pancakes (made in a shape of Mickey Mouse) and ate the entire plate. You would think we didn't feed her. Other child had the breakfast sandwich - eggs, bacon, cheddar on an English muffin. The sandwich was devoured and only the breakfast potatoes were left on the plate. Eggs, toast and bacon - Good. Overall, we had a great experience. Service was excellent. Food was great. Price was great. read more

Great, easy spot! Toddlers loved it - a tall statement with my picky kids! Service was quick, price is very reasonable!

Food is AWSOME. Service was very friendly and professional. The ambiance was calm and peaceful. read more

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born and raised manhattanite living in boston for a doctoral program. the nyc deli bec is my gold standard for breakfast sandwiches. i went to pignones cafe because i heard their bacon egg and cheese was done right. i can safely say this is better than any other egg sandwich i have had in mass. i have probably tried almost a hundred of them at this point. this is the best one by leaps and bounds. get the bec over easy with cheddar on ciabatta. it comes standard with two eggs. your heart and soul will thank you. you are welcome. the owner loves what she does. and it shows in the food they put out. it has that li/nj diner feeling i know and love. also kaylee the waitress is a gem. read more

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Wonderful breakfast place. Eggs Benedict done to perfection. The Belgian waffle was a bit soft but flavorful. Coffee was great. Service wise they were very attentive and made sure everything was good. read more

I was happy to see they were open this morning wanted a quick take out for the ride to the Cape. Ordered 2 breakfast sandwiches on English muffin, one with sausage patty and American cheese, one with Ham and American cheese and a large orange juice. Unfortunately the ham and cheese that I ordered was bacon bits and no cheese, very disappointed to say the least. It was very dry and only ate half. My husband enjoyed his sandwich very much. I did call the restaurant and let them know what happened and how disappointed I was. Since they are new owners I thought the feedback would help put a process in place to ensure take out orders are what the customer ordered. Also the cost of this order was $20.22 read more

Great place for breakfast! Fast courteous staff, fresh food, tons of options! Had the classic pancakes, just delicious! My Dad has the Omelette, it came with hash browns and scali toast, yummm Will come back again!!! read more

Small place in Stoneham with 11 tables. Service was fast and food came out hot and very tasty. Mushroom and cheddar Omelet was tasty and English muffin was big and cooked well. French toast was good and the side of bacon seemed expensive but there was enough pieces for all of us. Irish breakfast was good too. Recommend this place read more

Tasty, quick, nice folks, and awesome corned beef hash. Surprised this has not popped up on my radar, definitely will be back. read more

Pignone's Café - Corned Beef Hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Stoneham, Massachusetts

Consistently good. Always very good service. Ample parking on side and in the back. Prices about average for breakfast.

We enjoy both breakfast and lunch. The service is great. The prices are reasonable. And the people that work there are fantastic.

The food is absolutely amazing, and the restaurant is very nice. Most importantly, the staff are very welcoming and kind! read more

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