Not the first time we've been there (we've been many times and always love it). We went for breakfast this morning. I had the Popeye omelette (spinach, bacon, tomatoes, American cheese) with wheat toast and their breakfast potatoes (which are little cubes that could be the cousins of French fries. I mean that in a GOOD way because while I usually just pick at home fries, I ate every single one of these that were in a smaller/rational sized portion (unlike the crazy huge plate filler portions we usually get). Hubby had some sort of Benedict (that I didn't even get to ask him about because he INHALED it- it was THAT good). We had our usual accompanying beverages (me: coffee and ice water... him: coffee and a mimosa). The service is top notch... we never have to wait for anything... they refill coffee without us having to ask. Nice, calm atmosphere... 100% pleasant experience! read more

The Picket Fence Restaurant - The exterior- a huge mansion! - American Near Me - Douglas, Massachusetts

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That was the best breakfast I've had in a while. Wish I could eat there every day. I even ate the potatoes and I never eat the potatoes.

Great breakfast! Delicious eggs, bacon and toast!! The hash omelette looked tremendous.

Great breakfast place...friendly service.. great portions and excellent service.. many many varieties Owner is awesome It is a must !!! read more

I've never had a bad meal here but the last time I've been was pre-COVID. This morning we went around 9am and were seated right away. They had a booster seat or high chair available for my daughter but it looked like they might only have one of each. They have crayons for the kiddos but I don't see a kid's menu which was fine. We probably would have ordered off the adult menu anyway. Food came out fast, as always. I got the strawberry Nutella French toast which was delicious. Though, I could have done without the strawberries but it worked out because my daughter loved eating them. I normally would order a side of bacon with this but I knew my daughter wouldn't eat all of hers so I was able to skip that. My daughter got the one egg (scrambled), choice of meat (bacon- 4 pieces) , toast (white & buttered), and home fries. My husband got the eggs with corned beef hash. Everything was good & hot. It's simple food done well (consistently). The restaurant is small and seating is first come, first serve but there is a counter where you can grab seats, if you don't need a table. Everything takes longer with a toddler but normally we'd be in & out pretty quick. There's a good amount of regulars which adds to a warm atmosphere of everyone knowing everyone else. The servers are all friendly, too. It's clear not much has changed since we last went (and that's a good thing!) read more

The Picket Fence Restaurant - Strawberries & Nutella French Toast (from the Specials) - American Near Me - Douglas, Massachusetts

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Nice place. Good food and clean. Friendly staff. What we had was good but unremarkable. Certainly no complaints. We might come back again.

This is such a great little breakfast and lunch place! Right in our town also! The owner Diana is lovely and so hard-working! We're happy to have such a sweet place in our town! read more

Best breakfast around, the wait isn't bad either, the waitresses are right there to get you what you need. The seating arrangement is either at the counter or you can choose a table but either way it is a laid back atmosphere for kids and adults alike. read more

This place is absolutely incredible. Great atmosphere and decorated adorably. The service was both attentive and friendly! The food was hot, fresh, and fast! A must try! read more

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First time trying out this place. Cute, country atmosphere. Friendly staff. We had a short wait, but they were moving food out and cleaning tables as quickly as they could. The menu had a good variety of breakfast favorites and a few seasonal specials. Big portions. Fair prices. I ordered the Popeye omelette (spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and cheese). YUM! Honestly, one of the best omelettes that I have ever had. I ordered a few things to "sample" the menu. The corned beef hash had nice chunks of corned beef, but it was a bit too salty for me. The pancakes were HUGE and fluffy with just enough sweetness that syrup was not necessary. My husband got the blueberry and it was loaded. I got the strawberries and cream, and it was perfect, with tons of strawberries. I will definitely go back. The service was excellent, the food was on point, and it's a charming little place to sit and enjoy a good breakfast. read more

The Picket Fence Restaurant - Popeye omelette with spinach, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, and cheese - American Near Me - Douglas, Massachusetts

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While visiting family we enjoyed Fathers Day breakfast here on their 3rd day open since the Covid-19 closure. These folks pored their hearts and souls into providing comfortable, distanced dining. The services was slightly slow, but once we had our iced coffee we were content to chat and enjoy the company. Our food was delicious. I had the Popeye omelet with pumpernickel toast and sliced tomato which I subbed for the potatoes. The others In my party were also satisfied with their breakfasts. I would love to go back again next time we are visiting. Wishing you all well in this challenging and changing environment! read more

This is a friendly town breakfast place. Intimate ambience and great service. Haven't tried the food since a new cook, but I'm sure it's good. read more

Gigantic pancakes & made-right bacon on the side. What else can you ask for? Large OJ? Yep. They've got 'em Good coffee? That too. Friendly wait-staff? Check. read more

My family is at the picket fence nearly every weekend. It's one of those places where the staff sees you walking in and immediately gets your drink order together without you having to ask. The food is basic but good, the staff is attentive, and we love supporting a small, woman-owned business. The last two years have been really hard for our little picket fence, but Diana and the team stuck it out, and did their best to keep everyone safe and well fed, and we are so grateful. More often than not I get the bacon, egg, and cheese on an English muffin, but I also love the hash, eggs Benedict, and French toast. Specials change weekly but are great too! read more

Fastest and best breakfast in town. Hard working waitstaff! I only wish it was bigger! Eat here often!

Cute little restaurant in Douglas Ma with great off street parking and very nice help and overflowing plates of food

Food is excellent, the service is great. You get a lot for the money. I would highly recommend restaurant.

Reliable / Decent Service and Decent Food. Here is your opportunity to be GREAT. The bus-girl who was working on the morning of May 27th between 8:30 - 9:30a. Please get her a Bus / Utility Bin to clear the tables. The girl was working as hard as she could to clean-up tables, wipe them down, and then balance a pile of dirty dishes on her way back to the kitchen. Buy her a tote and let her put all of the dishes in the tote, wipe the table down (all in one trip) and turn the table over quicker; more flow-through / Less People Standing in the doorway, etc. Everyone needs the right tools to be successful - get her a Bus Tote. The $23 (for a 4-pack) will pay for itself via turning-over tables in a more timely manner. read more

Nice breakfast restaurant. Large servings, great service and a real hometown feel. Gets very crowded on weekends, but wait times are reasonable. read more

Our visit here last week lived up to our expectations. Their reputation was well known to us from earlier reviews and from family and friends. Our server was friendly and did check on us a few times, but seemed to disappear for long stretches. Mrs B had bacon and eggs while I enjoyed the Hunga Mian Special. There was plenty of food on the plates, needed a second plate for the pancakes. My only complaint would be the eggs. What was supposed to be scrambled eggs were way too loose. They were more like sunny side up. Good tasting but not what I wanted. Since I didn't see my server, I ate what was given to me so I could enjoy the entire meal while it was still hot. I would not hesitate to return if the opportunity presents itself. read more

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We picked a random place to go for breakfast and we landed on this place. For a small spot it was packed however they have speedy and quality cooks in the back. I believe our waitress was the owner. She was very upbeat, funny, and seemed to be a peer to the other waitresses. The place had a very vintage feel with a up beat atmosphere. I would totally recommend this place to anyone, even if you had a little commute to get there like we did! read more

The Picket Fence Restaurant - Two Eggs, Freshly Made Spicy Kielbasa, Toast & Homefries - American Near Me - Douglas, Massachusetts

Always great service! The popeye omelet was delicious! Hubs says the hash was hummers! Ask for a grilled blueberry muffin- you will not be disappointed! read more

Best place to get a hearty breakfast in the area. Staff are friendly, and you get a general sense that they are happy to be there. If you are looking for a new place to get breakfast, look no further. read more

Went in for breakfast with my daughter on a Monday, was unusually busy but I always had a quick refill on my coffee and the staff was attentive. Eggs and bacon were good, hash browns were good and the pancakes were good size. Excellent staff, super friendly read more

Best corned beef hash omelette I've ever had and love the fact I can get potato patties. Best breakfast around

Zero stars if I could. I ordered a Belgium waffle with powdered sugar. When I got home and opened the container no surprise they DIDN'T put the powered sugar on it and it looked burned and was very small and thin. It even says on the menu it comes with powdered sugar. Didn't matter anyway as the whole thing was inedible. I wasn't even able to cut through it with a fork and I can't imagine trying to chew it. I don't know what the heck was wrong with it. I didn't want to risk eating it and getting sick. When you can't even put a fork through a waffle because it is hard as a rock and not able to cut completely through something wasn't right. I live in Douglas and definitely won't be going back to this place. Save your money. My order came to over $15.00 for 2 mini size burnt waffles. Also, I am not one to write a bad review ever but I was at a loss and completely angry that I wasted over $15.00 on a waffle I couldn't even cut through and eat. I was also overcharged which just added to the frustration. The waffles were $6.95 each and I was charged $15.52. Even with tax added I was still overcharged. read more

The food is always good when I go here and its fast! Place is small but very cute...big parking lot. My family and I will definitely be back

Although I still have the same feelings about this restaurant as expressed in my last post, the owner had contacted me to clarify that the fee was not for an "extra plate", but it was for two adults who opted to share their meal (i.e. the Hungry Man Special). As I had expressed to her, I do not understand why restaurants charge a fee for plate-sharing when one is paying for the food in the first place! Does it mean one will have to pay a fee to take their food home because they might end up sharing it with someone else? Obviously, each restaurant can implement whatever rules they want, but as a consumer,I know of many restaurants where I can get as much food as their Hungry Man Special without having to pay an additional fee for sharing. As part of this post, I will apologize publicly for the misunderstanding regarding that "extra plate" fee, but as far as my opinion goes, I still feel the same at present and unless things change in the distant future, whether or not I go back is still up in the air. read more

The Douglas area has many breakfast options and I can confidently say that after trying most of the, The Picket Fence Restaurant is easily the best. Many places have a large flaw: poor service, long wait times, bad atmosphere--but the Picket Fence does everything right. Due to the delicious food, amazing service, and personable staff, the Picket Fence has been my choice every week for the past three years. What immediately sets the Picket Fence above other local restaurants is the atmosphere. The building itself is small, cozy, bright and airy. While it is usually bustling, something about the space makes the activity feel more lively than chaotic. Every member of the wait staff is always at their best and even when there is a line out the door, everything is running smoothly and efficiently. What has been a factor of dissuasion from returning to other restaurants in the area is how sluggish the pace of the kitchen and wait staff are--many local restaurants are slow to clean tables, slow to take an order, and slow to process those orders, but not the Picket Fence. I do not think I've ever had to wait more than 5 minutes for a my food to come out--sometimes, when it is less busy, the food comes out instantly. Adding to the atmosphere is the staff. I have never seen a staff so consistently positive, energetic and cheerful. Their enthusiasm is infectious and really is a great way to brighten the morning. It may seem like many of the customers are frequent locals--but it's more a testament to the fact that the staff are committed to knowing who you are and being as welcoming as possible. It only took two visits before everyone knew my name. The menu has all of the breakfast favorites and while it doesn't stray too far from the traditional line up, the quality is good and consistent. Having dined as often as I have, I have never had a time where the food was below my expectations. I recommend attending on Saturday or Sunday where there is the specials menu--this is where you see more creative dishes that differ from the norm. Lastly, if any of my reasons for attending aren't persuasive enough, then meeting Diane hopefully will change that. Diane runs the show and is the most prominent individual at the front of the house. It is rare that you will meet someone who is so genuinely passionate and enthusiastic about her job, meeting new people, and running her restaurant at the highest quality possible. Beyond being a fantastic owner, Diane is extremely generous and helpful and will gladly lend her hand to anything within her ability. If there is any reason you try the Picket Fence for breakfast--it should be for the opportunity to meet Diane. There was a previous statement about a charge for extra plates and, as someone who knows the restaurant well, would like to clarify that such a claim is false. There is one item on the menu--The Hungry Man Special--that has a $1.50 charge if you and another person order it together and share. The item itself is cheaply priced and the extra $1.50 is worth it. In terms of sharing any other meal--go for it, there is no charge to use extra plates. If you want an extra plate to hold you toast--go for it. If you want an extra plate to hold your car keys, you got it. Claims like this make the establishment seem avaricious, which couldn't be farther from the truth. I strongly encourage anyone to visit the Picket Fence two or three times. The more you go, the more you'll feel part of the family and the more you'll be compelled to return. read more

Crab cake eggs Benny use to be really good. Service is fine. They are the only gig in town so lots of locals ALWAYS. They kind of handled the pandemic is a bit so great way, but whatever read more

My go to place for breakfast! Always worth the wait. Everyone is friendly and the food is delicious. I 100% recommend the picket fence!

Amazing breakfast!! Its cute, very busy inside. The waitresses are VERY friendly! My sister & I sat at the bar by the kitchen, the cook was very friendly & funny! Service was great, the food was delicious, would absolutely come back again!!! read more

Great place for breakfast! The menu has all the standards with good portion sizes and great quality. The specials are usually great too (try the lemon pancake) read more

Best place around for breakfast. The hash is AMAZING! Great service and the coffee is also delicious. Prices are also very reasonable.

This is my go to breakfast spot. Great food and super fast service! They have great specials each week and the prices are reasonable. Even when there is a wait to be seated, the tables turn fast so you don't have to wait long. read more

The food is excellent, generous portions and great prices. The service was fast and friendly. I highly recommended.

Waite staff is very good. Food resonabley priced. On weekends generally very busy but wate time isn't that long. In all very good place to have breakfast. Not open for lunch anymore. read more

Delicious! Quick service, friendly staff! The pancakes are to die for! They make you feel right at home and welcomed! Definitely recommend going for breakfast! read more

The place was packed but they get you in there fast. Service was awesome. The food was fabulous. Great place for breakfast. Will definitely be going back. read more

The Picket Fence has a charming and cozy feel to it. I ordered a breakfast special, which consisted of a one classic eggs benedict and another that was filled with corned beef hash and melted cheese. The hollandaise sauce needs a little improvement and the cheese sauce reminded me of the nacho cheese you order at a movie theater. I can't complain, however, because they were both equally delicious! The side of homefries was also tasty. I also managed to steal a bite of a chocolate chip pancake from my fiancé's plate. And it was GOOD. Their portions are on the bigger side, which is an awesome deal for what the plates are worth. I would definitely come back here if I am ever in town. read more