This mom and pop diner diagonal from the Prudential Center got some good reviews, so we decided to check it out. The ladies working here seemed very friendly and they were very attentive. We got some light fare (toast, ham, bagel), but the overall experience was good. Several people around us got larger breakfast plates and those plates looked good and plentiful. A nice spot for some breakfast food. read more

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Quick & friendly service. Seems like a local favorite, place was packed even on off-meal times. Eggs Benedict with salmon was really tasty. Eggs were poached to perfection! read more

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Good solid menu. Staff nice. Lots of food for the price. I had two pancakes but finished one. read more

Thornton's Restaurant - Pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Cute and casual place for breakfast - great in the summer with the large open windows. Food was delicious and love that they offer half portions - got a half portion of French toast. Busy and popular but seated quickly! We did wait around 30 min for the food to arrive after ordering. read more

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Great restaurant for a decent breakfast that will keep you full for hours! Really good chocolate chip pancakes and also savory breakfasts with eggs and toast. read more

Thornton's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We came here for breakfast one morning on our trip. We came here 10 years ago for the tattoo convention and the food still was amazing! The women that served us was very sweet and patient. The cooks were all working together. We got the granola and yogurt along with the strawberry French toast. Everything tasted great and it was like being back at home for breakfast! Very happy with our experience read more

Slow Tuesday morning waiting for meetings to start here in Boston. This was a little diner not far from our hotel downtown. Special scramble was generous with the eggs. Not a lot of veggies but I was looking for the protein anyway. Toast was toast. Jelly on request. Coffee was good and fresh. Overall nothing spectacular but it was consistent. read more

Susie is very nice attentive social and kind! Food was all good. Close walk to a Four Seasons stay, we sat outside and it was a beautiful sunny day. read more

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Not what I was expecting but it was good! I would get it again! But for sure a side of bacon was really good! read more

Thornton's Restaurant - Delight breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Very homey cooking style - nothing amazing. I ordered the Irish Benedict and it was satisfying but I wouldn't say it was $16 worth. Their eggs and corned beef hash were cooked well but their hollandaise sauce and potatoes were just okay. Overall a bit bland. At it's price point and quality compared to other options in Boston, I wouldn't say it's the best option for brunch. read more

Thornton's Restaurant - Irish Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This was a good breakfast place for a solo dining experience. I was looking for a affordable breakfast at a sit down restaurant within walking distance to Northeastern University and this fit the bill. I was there early so there were not many people in the restaurant and I was seated right away. It was my waitress' first day and she was being trained! Both of the service members were so nice and she did a great job for it being her first day. Very attentive and made sure my coffee and water was filled :) The coffee was your standard diner coffee, nothing special! I had the side fruit plate and dang this was a lot of fruit!! You definitely get your moneys worth and i was really craving fresh fruit so I was super happy with this combination. I then had the breakfast burger which is a sausage patty with cheddar cheese and an egg on an english muffin. I actually really enjoyed this considering I'm usually not a big fan of English muffins but it was good and hot, temperature wise. I thought the potatoes were the stand out of the dish and they were seasoned so well. I wish there was a larger portion on the plate! Overall this was a good choice for a quick breakfast and I didn't feel uncomfortable dining here alone. It was good for the price. read more

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Went with the family! Kids absolutely loved the crepes and coconut pineapple pancakes! Food came out quick especially for how busy they were and the server was nice, fun and made it just a wonderful experience! read more

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I'd been wanting to try this place for a while and finally got the chance to! The food was just okay though. I got the menemen ($14.95) with rye bread. The dish was prepared with scrambled eggs. The eggs were a little bit overdone for my liking (I think the dish could be really good if the eggs are slightly runny so that they are creamier). The tomato part itself could have used more seasoning. On the side, the dish also came with homefries/potatoes which were very soft and also a little underseasoned. Overall, the dish was pretty filling but left a lot to be desired. The server asked if I wanted to add cheese on my menemen and I said no, but my friend decided to get theirs with cheese. I only found out later when we got the check that adding cheese added almost $2 more to the dish. While I wasn't surprised that adding cheese would add an extra cost, I was a little annoyed that the server didn't disclose the added cost when they initially asked and instead just added it to the bill. read more

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Should've really listened to the review on this one. I had an awful experience getting a to go breakfast here. staff was so rude and made me wait outside in the cold with my to go order. on top of that, the food was extremely mediocre. wouldn't recommend. read more

Whenever we come to Boston, Thornton's is our go-to breakfast spot. Delicious, good service, and budget-friendly. It also gives a local mom and pop vibe - overall a rare find in a bustling city. read more

3.5 stars. Well loved, homey little diner. Plenty of seating available inside, with a bunch of seating available outside, but very close to the sidewalk. This place was super busy, but we were seated immediately on Sunday morning before 10am. Our server was extremely friendly and I overheard him explaining options and recommendations to the table next to us. My husband and I knew everything we wanted and were warned it would be about a 15-20 minute wait for the food. It came out faster than expected. I got the Oscar Eggs Benedict, which is crab cake. It was very good! My husband got the Amaretto Vanilla French toast, but without the sliced almonds on top. He said it had a very light vanilla flavor, but almost no almond flavor. He said it was good though. Overall, this was an inexpensive breakfast spot with solid options for everyone! read more

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Service was attentive, efficient and welcoming. Food was ok. They get busy. I came here for breakfast. I ordered the eggs beny, a side of cornbeef hash and a side of toast. The cornbeef hash was bland, disappointing. The eggs beny's hollandaise sauce wasn't as flavorful as others I've tried. I'm sure they do other things much better but these dishes aren't one of them. I'd still recommend the place, their menu is expansive so I'm sure there are some bangers on there! read more

We were craving breakfast food and this was the spot we chose which was perfect bc it was close to the hotel. Everyone ordered their basic 2 egg breakfast, I ordered their Mediterranean Menemen/Shaksuka which was delicious. 1 less star bc the home fries were a bit too soggy for our taste. Both the lady who sat us and the gentleman who took our order were very very kind. I would definitely recommend. read more

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I really love Thornton's for breakfast. Breakfast is available 7 days a week, which is amazing - and there are so many delicious options to choose from! I really enjoyed their eggs Florentine. The prices are reasonable too. I definitely recommend Thornton's for a nice breakfast or brunch - everyone will definitely find something they like. The portions are huge, service is great, and food is amazing! read more

Thornton's Restaurant - Salmon Plate - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here again for breakfast for the third time, got the same thing again, same experience pretty much but I think the food came out quicker which was a plus. Hence, add one star. read more

Thornton's Restaurant - Basic 2 egg breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Super friendly staff. This was a recommendation from the nearby hotel. Ultimate Breakfast Bagel was amazing. Potatoes and fruit delicious as well. read more

Thornton's Restaurant - Ultimate Breakfast Bagel - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place never disappoints! Fantastic service, and tasty brunch. Great atmosphere. Highly recommended!!

I don't like to leave bad reviews. The service was kind and the ambiance was fine. The pancakes were good and the oatmeal was clearly homemade. Unfortunately my breakfast potato's were cold and undercooked. The Menemen was a fun twist on the traditional Shaksuka, but some of it was watery and the green peppers and onions mixed in were basically raw. The worst part was washing up at the end of the meal, the bathroom had no water! Our waitress did not mention this and when we walked out with soap on our hands she said the water company was doing maintenance and would be back on in a few hours. I would have rated it 3 stars but the water incident was hard to get past. Just a bad experience. read more

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SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE. The staff were rude. Food was mediocre. Never going back. Waited for an hour for the simplest things.

This place was very inviting, the staff were friendly, and the food was very good. I had the customized omelet and my brother had the egg, ham, and cheese. Both very good and there wasn't a long wait for our food at all. The place is a little small, so it could get packed quick, but overall great place for breakfast. read more

Thornton's Restaurant - Customized Omelette and Egg, Scrambled W/ Ham & Cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I loved this local spot. While on a visit to relatives I met a friend for breakfast and he recommended this restaurant. Staff was friendly and helpful, my eggs Benedict was perfect. Nothing fancy, just good! read more

Thorton's has been here for over 15 years. I know because my mother used to order us breakfast here when we lived here. My friends and I decided to eat at Thorton's one day after a walk and we enjoyed the food. My friend had the Mediterranean breakfast which she loved. My friend and I had egg white omelets with vegetables and rye toast which were fresh and cooked well. The service has always been great and the host and waitresses are always quick and welcoming. read more

I haven't been to Thornton's in a while. Glad to see some of same amazing staff. New menu missing my fav (scrambled with feta) but sporting a new middle eastern theme that seems to be popular right now. I ordered a custom omelet that was generously filled with the four selections I made and well cooked. Meal price was reasonable and well in line with other popular neighborhood restaurants. If you are looking for a good meal near the Prudential, Thorton's is a reliable, tasty, and reasonably priced neighborhood favorite that consistently lives up to its reputation. read more

Thornton's Restaurant - Custom omelet , potatoes, and toast on the new menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Low key fabulous. Just walked in and sat, great drip coffee, ordered waffles crispy with 2 eggs, real whipped cream. I'd definitely recommend read more

So, I was pretty hungry and didn't take a "Before". This is 3/4 of the way through. Really, everything was great diner food. Especially the (not crispy) home fries. Which were exceptional. No frozen potatoes here. And, as some kid above stated, really light pancakes. Had no intention of eating it all...oh, well. Great cheerful service, too. Thanks James! read more

Thornton's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

food was good, my expectations were met for a diner feel breakfast. omelette was yummy, you can customize it. read more

Thornton's Restaurant - Custom Omelette - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

DON'T order anything but basic breakfast. Like eggs, sausage toast. DONT order bennies. Hollandaise from a jar. Corned beef hash bland and premade. Very disappointed. The service was great, location convenient BUT. read more

a solid breakfast place! you really can't go wrong here. there's a wide variety of options on the menu and our server was really friendly. I got the classic eggs benedict and an order of nutella and banana crepes. so flavorful, so filling. read more

Thornton's Restaurant - classic eggs benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Quite interesting menu and very good food and service. Nice covered sidewalk setting

Great food. We had breakfast and my youngest said best pancakes he has ever had. Might have to go back for breakfast tomorrow!!

Thortons always holds it down. There really has not been a time when they have let me down. The food is consistent and it blesses you each time. I am the kind of person that really stops enjoying something like maybe 7 bites in but at Thortons I can eat the whole meal and still be thinking about getting another order. So you might be asking, well this sounds like a five star spot. Well it would be yes, but there are some caveats that gets to me. Thortons doesnt take reservations and obviously that is perfectly fine, it is popular enough that on most days there are lines wrapping towards the Pru. What really makes me take away the star is not allowing folks to sit when the restaurant is half empty because the last member of their party isn't there. I respectfully understand that if you are busy you shouldn't be doing that. But when I went half the restaurant was empty and they refused to seat me until my guest arrive. I waited ten minutes+ just waiting around as people left the restaurant and the tables were getting cleared leaving the place even more empty. The point of disappointment comes from the simple fact that I could have ordered a drink while waiting however was denied that chance due to a rule that is not considerate when the restaurant is practically empty. Crazy enough, I was not the only group, there were a group of two folks waiting for their third party member that were going through the same grievances. So as good as their food is, come prepared to wait. read more

Thornton's Restaurant - Brunch! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great service, good food, super friendly, quick, professional, good vibe, strongly recommend!! read more

Thornton's Restaurant - Awesome service! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

3.5/5 - Thornton's is a pretty cute place. It gives off cozy diner vibes in the middle of a city. The wait staff here are really friendly and the service is very quick, something that I was pretty impressed by. For food, we got the shakshuka ($13) and Italian benedict ($14). The shakshuka was okay. For $13, I kind of expected more than just scrambled eggs in a cast iron. I should note that all of the shakshukas I've had before all were a tomato base with poached eggs. Nothing wrong with the scrambled choice as this was clearly indicated on the menu and a stylistic choice of the restaurant/chef... BUT this wasn't really a true shakshuka, and it's basically as it tastes: tomatoey scrambled eggs. The "caramelized" onions in this dish also aren't caramelized, which was kind of disappointing. Just strings of onions randomly distributed throughout. It wasn't bad by any means, but probably somewhere on the spectrum of just okay. Then considering the price for this dish, this is something I'd probably skip on next time. The Italian benedict on the other hand was good. The cheesy pesto sauce really complimented the prosciutto well, and I'm a sucker for focaccia. Eggs were poached well with a nice run. No complaints there. I'd actually get it again and maybe stick to this side of the menu for breakfast. Similar to other reviews, the home fries tend to be rather on the oily/soggy end and slightly under-seasoned, so it's probably best to mention wanting to have them well done if that's your cup of tea. All in all, I would come back for the experience/wait staff as they were very nice and helped make the experience enjoyable. Otherwise, I might give this place a pass in terms of food since it was just okay and I expected a little more for the price. read more

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Good breakfast spot. Line down the sidewalk when we stopped by on a Saturday morning. Nice touch of brining you small cups of coffee while you waited though. Service was a tad slow but to be fair, they were amazingly busy. We had the poached eggs and pancake dish, along with a spinach omelette. One egg was poached perfectly, the other was solid yoke. The omelette was a large portion and just slightly over-salted. Overall though a solid experience. read more

Thornton's Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Terrific food and excellent service. I was very happy to find good breakfast near the prudential center.