On April 29, 2017, I went to Tom's after reading the Yelp reviews and lusting after their "World Famous Pancakes." The wait time was not bad at all. (I arrived about 12:45pm) If the rest of my party had been there on time we would have been seated within 7 minutes of my arrival. The host who was seating people was super patient with all of us that were there without all the members of our parties. Once I was seated I ordered the Cinnamon Roll pancakes, scrambled eggs, sausage. My friend ordered the Pumpkin Walnut Pancakes, sausage, grits with cheese, and a black/white milkshake. The food was out within 10-15 minutes. My main gripe was that my server forgot about my eggs and when I received them they were lukewarm-cold. The servers are really busy so they are not as attentive as your usual restaurant but they are very nice. The pancakes were delicious I ate every bite!! They were fluffy and had just the right about a sweetness. The eggs were so so. The sausage was really good too! I was pleasantly surprised to get 4 slices of sausage on my plate- I thought it would be one sausage sliced into two. Score!! (Yes, NY brunch has been so tough on me that I celebrate about extra sausages!!) The place is small and very tight in the main dining area. My table was in the back part of the restaurant, the side that is on Sterling Place, it was roomier in that area in terms of the walk way between tables. But the tables were right on top of each other! read more

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Cash only Greeting- yes Vibe- old school BR- sucks only one airplane sized Parking-,street meters Service- good Price- nice Food Famous ricotta pancakes disappoint Beef sausage a greasy mess WIGB? No read more

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A solid diner. Yummy pancakes. We arrives around 2pm on a Sunday and it was packed. The line moved quickly and we scored a table within 30 mins. My boyfriend got the Danish Pancakes and beef sausage and I got the veggie omelet. The toast came with some flavored butter (apple and cinnamon) which was a nice touch. The pancakes were fluffy and you can definitely taste the lemon and the ricotta. The blueberries added a hint of tartness to the pancakes. The beef sausage went perfectly with the it. The veggie omelet was a proper omelet that is not from a machine but cooked on a griddle! I am tried of places in NYC serving me "perfect" omelets without any charred edges or burnt corners. The home fries are equally satisfying. You will be happy if you are looking for a true diner experience. Tom's has that atmosphere and food you are looking for! read more

Tom's - Danish Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Absolutely classic diner food. Never had a bad meal here and friendly and quick service consistently.

Hype, hype, hype. I hate when people do that because then I have such high expectations, only to be let down so hard. Toms might be open since before I was born, and they might be a Brooklyn staple but meh. So so disappointing. Walked in to Toms with a friend for breakfast. A waiter escorted us to the closed patio seating. While the restaurant was fairly empty he didn't even ask if I'd like to sit in the main room. When being seated, we waited a while for menus to be brought and then had to wait longer to be able to order. Because it's another room the waiter doesn't come by that often. Finally he came over and took our order. My friend ordered the eggs benedict and I ordered pancakes. I have definitely had much much better pancakes. Those were bland, unfluffy sad pancakes. Not at all what I had anticipated. My friend says the eggs were OK. Coffee was good so that made up for a little disappointment. Not the best breakfast I've had, not even close to the top 10. read more

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It's hard not to love Tom's. It's one of those diners that you could find anywhere in America, and I mean that in the best way. This down-home, friendly joint could remind anyone at all of that diner they used to go when they were a kid. And if you were a kid in Brooklyn, this is that exact place. Let me say that again: Tom's is a diner. There's nothing gourmet going on, and you know exactly what you're going to get...that's part of the charm. It's nostalgia personified with its plastic tablecloths, reliable breakfast platters, mediocre burgers and fries, egg creams, milkshakes and more. You need to temper your expectations, because it's not going to blow your mind. That said, in my experience, they do two things exceptionally: 1. Pancakes. They are fluffy and amazing and I will always order them. I am partial to the lemon ricotta myself, but I don't think you can really go wrong. What really puts them over the top is the multiple flavored butters they provide. Slather those on and indulge. 2. Service. The folks at Tom's truly care. That's why they head out along the ridiculous brunch line and offer up coffee, cookies, and other little bites of goodwill. They appreciate your business, and they might just be a bit psychic. They see your hanger* and they come up with that cinnamon/butter/honey toast that will save your relationship with your girlfriend because she had just about had it with you. ___________ *Hunger/anger. read more

Is this Tom's Restaurant of Seinfeld fame? No. But it is a Brooklyn landmark, open since 1936! You know the clump of potted plants and other foliage swallowing up the corner at Sterling & Washington? Or, on a weekend afternoon, the long line of people standing at these plants under a faded Coca Cola sign? Yep, that's Tom's - a ridiculously charming, cramped old diner with fun decor and delicious food. You get that sense of history upon walking in, but also an air of fun - the walls are covered in framed newspaper articles, plastic flowers, and sepia-stained photographs of people you feel you should recognize but probably don't. The menu items run the gamut of traditional things you would expect at any good diner. Their variety of pancakes and waffles sound amazing and are their claim to fame - too bad I don't like sweets for breakfast. And, GRITS!!!! What other diner in New York lets you sub grits for potatoes?!! Said grits were creamy and delightful. In no other world would I order a chili omelette but there it was on the Tom's menu, gleaming at me. The omelette was perfectly heavy and yummy (though I could've done without American cheese). The fries are great and from what I saw, the burger looked perfectly cooked. Waitstaff was very friendly. They've also got a soda fountain, which means: EGG CREAMS AND LIME RICKEYS! For when you want to forgo the craft beer or whatnot and be a true Brooklynite. When we walked past at 1pm on a Sunday, there was a line out the door. On our walk back, around 3:30pm, no more line. :) There are two rooms for seating - the main room, which is very tight, and then the bright side room, lined with windows. But the windows are shielded by all the plants outside. Which is too bad, because that means you can't sing this over your coffee: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdrHfCRSO_A (this one's about the Seinfeld restaurant though, sorry). read more

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I came here twice with my friends and really enjoyed my times here. The food is fantastic! The wait can be a tad bothersome as it can get pretty crowded but nonetheless the wait is worth it once you get the food. I had the eggs Benedict the first time I came here and then got the lemon pancakes which I had been dying to try. Both dishes were amazing. The lemon pancakes are large and they give you three. I had to take mine home because there's no way I could finish them. I got a side of bacon of course because bacon is why I eat breakfast. If you tell them your preference for the bacon, crispy or soft, they'll make it to your liking which I love! Parking in this area is difficult but not impossible. Tom's is located towards the end of the block and can be passed easily if it's your first time, so keep your eyes peeled. I can't wait to come back here and try their other food. Reasonably priced delicious meals and good service are what you'll get at Tom's! Make an effort to come here at least once! read more

We walked about 20 minutes in the rain to Tom's. The pancakes looked amazing and I was on a mission. My friend found this amazing spot on Yelp and we knew we had to go! Thanks fellow yelpers! The Apple Danish pancakes were freaking fantastic! I can not tell you how happy that first bite made me! Those massive, fluffy, golden disks of delicious apple pancake were phenomenal. I still dream about them! I must go back.... Other than the flapjacks, they have a fantastic selection of other breakfast items: tons of omelet selections, Benedict, corned beef hash, huevos rancheros and they even have burgers for those who are into breakfast. (who doesn't love breakfast?!?!) Then they have a decent cup of coffee to go with all of it. Once we were in it wasn't too crowded, but this little joint can get packed quick! As we were leaving more people can in to dine and they had to wait for a table to open up - so I could see a bit of a wait happening. The service was quick and they have a counter too you can sit at for an even quicker bite. The metro isn't too far, so if you are not a walker, you can get there by the 2/3 off at Brooklyn Museum. read more

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I really liked how attenitve the service here was, and the pancakes are about as fluffy as pancakes can be. I enjoyed the huge portion of grits which came with my eggs. Its hard to give Toms four stars because there is nothing really amazing about the simple food on their menu, but everything is exicuted very well and the service was great. For pancakes I had the lemon ricotta panckaes which were pretty good, but I think I'd go blueberry pancakes next time as the lemon ricotta pancakes had a bit too much artifical lemon flavoring in them for my taste. Tom's is definitely a good neighborhood spot for simple breakfast and great service. read more

Tom's - Lemon ricotta pancakes - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I've been coming to Tom's for over a decade, used to come as an adolescent every weekend or so for brunch with the fam. NOW ME AH BIG MON so i come with a friend or a date ever so often. But in over 10 years it hasn't lost it's touch, just probably got more white, which is cool with me, I'm all for diversity and gentrification (it has its pluses, nobody get political and shit with me). So basically you can have breakfast for $21 for two people in a warm and highly hospitable environment. I mean highly hospitable, like when the lines are around the corner on the weekends you will get free hot tea, coffee, cookies, or oranges, they won't leave you hanging on that line. O YEA AND I'M BRUSHING THROUGH IT BUT THE LINES ARE NORMAL ON THE WEEKENDS SO BE PREPARED. IT'S TOTALLY WORTH IT THO IMO (IN MY OPINION). The food has never let me down. Good pancakes, good omelettes, french toast, the crab cakes are great too, I prefer to share it because it's to heavy for my taste. So that's all folks. Go to Tom's, feel cool, feel like you're down for knowing about it, because it is so POPULAR, but lots of Brooklynites have no clue what it is... SO IT STILL IS TO THIS DAY A HIDDEN GEM. read more

Good reliable place for comfort type food. Lemon pancakes were very good. Nice old world atmosphere makes it all worthwhile

Perhaps it's the "Brooklyn Boy" in me. Perhaps I've seen one too many movies. I'm not sure what it is, but if you're a diner with old fashioned decor, older tables/booths, wood walls and floors and a counter to boot, you've already won half my heart. Throw in good food, and I'm pretty much in love. And so now you know the source of my love for Tom's. Located on a corner of an area that wasn't always so welcoming, gentrification is slowly creeping into this sector of Brooklyn, making this a destination spot for students and locals alike. The outside looks like an old store with a white background and dark lettering. Tons of plants surround the outside and a chalk board lists an impressive number of dishes that are part of the menu. When you walk in there's a counter to the left along with the cashier. Based on previous reviews, I had expected a long wait but nope, my girlfriend and I were seated almost immediately at lunch time to boot! Our waiter came over quick and in no time we had water and coffee on the table. Once we ordered, our food came within 10 minutes, nice and quick! This gave me time to look over the place with its charming yet offbeat decor that included Christmas lights, various framed photographs and awards. In some places this would be a mess, here it somehow works - even the stained glass windows (seriously!). My girlfriend and I had both heard the pancakes were awesome so we had to order them. She got the mango pancakes which actually had bits of mango in them. I liked it more than she did. I ordered the sweet potato pancakes which, shockingly, tasted very much like sweet potato! Add on their cinnamon butter and syrup and it was like a perfect combination. I also had two eggs sunny side up with crab cakes. The eggs were perfectly done with the runny yolk that I love. The crab cakes were cooked perfectly. Cripsy on the outside with wonderful crabby goodness inside. My only complaint is the service. My empty coffee cup went unfilled for the entire meal (a first for me at any diner) and the same can be said for our water. Basically until we were done eating no one checked on us. Still, for the price you're paying and frankly given how the place looks and its rather...rustic nature, none of this comes as a shock. Overall I loved my experience at Tom's and would go back in a heartbeat! read more

Don't call me a hater because of the 2 stars, i just wasn't a lover of Tom's. I was doing a day trip in Brooklyn with the kid and hubs and I wanted to find a nice spot where we could get a hearty brunch. I ordered the Danish pancakes for me, Belgian waffle for the man with a side of corned beef hash and eggs to share. There was definitely plenty of pancake. It came 3 to an order and they were massive, unfortunately I had no desire to eat more than 1 which was plenty. Waffle was also just ok. The flavored butters.... eh, nothing to write home about. I can kind of see this place is a neighborhood institution and how locals would have a fondness for its old school diner kitschy appeal, but it wasn't really worth going out of my way to try their pancakes. Coffee was good. And I'm so glad we came on a weekday and didn't have to stand online for an hour because then I would have given this place 1 star. read more

Tom's - Outside of restaurant - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place is kinda refreshing in yuppy brooklyn -- nice to go to a pretty cheap pretty standard diner. I know lots of people who are crazy about it but it didn't strike me that way. We had a bunch of egg options and shared a pancake platter. Thumbs up for the different flavored butters that come with the pancakes! If you love huge fluffy diner pancakes then this place is definitely for you -- just not my personal preference. I would definitely go on a week day when you don't have to wait; for me it wouldn't be worth the weekend lines. read more

Good food, the pancakes were nice and fluffy, the omelet was good I had the chipotle chicken, it was spicy. I felt there was too much sauce and not enough egg, The potatoes not sure if they were hashbrowns, they were nothing spectacular just a lump of potatoes, I would have liked them to browned and crispy, that's just to my liking. They had 3 varieties of butter to put on your toast or cakes, pumpkin, cinnamon and strawberry. I tasted them all for the sake of tasting, they had a good flavor the cinnamon was my favorite. Overall the food was good, I would recommend it. read more

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Oh my, this place was terrible. Like couldn't eat the corned beef hash terrible. The fact that this diner has been in operation for something like 75 years doesn't matter (unless your going to a dive-y diner for a historical tour?). Do yourself a favor and pick a different diner! read more

This place is always busy for good reason. The food is delicious! Probably the best breakfast spot in Brooklyn. The prices are amazing as well. As soon as you walk in the atmosphere will let you know you're in for a treat. Highly recommended and they will not disappoint. read more

Tom's - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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So many Brooklyners raved about Tom's and I didn't find it all that rave worthy! When I walked into the restaurant, I was told to seat myself and for 10-15 minutes no one came to give me a menu, take my drink order, or at least greet me. I found a menu on my own and looked over it and decided what I wanted to order. The restaurant was not busy at all so I have no idea why it took so long to be served. Finally, I put in my order and had to ask for at least a cup of water because the server still never asked for my drink order. The booth I sat in had wobbling seats and the person behind me constantly pushed the seat into my back....very annoying! Finally, I got my food (danish pancakes, pork sausage, eggs over medium). The pancakes were delicious and huge. They were fluffy, light, and extremely flavorful. The eggs were cooked perfectly over medium which most cooks find it hard to do. The pork sausages were horrible! They were dry, overcooked and hard as a rock. $15 was a lot to pay for a pancake breakfast...especially given the experience I had. I most likely will not return for a round two. read more

Tom's - Danish Pancakes - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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There are a lot of positives and a share of negs to share about Tom's, but let's start out on a good note. Now I've driven past on multiple Saturdays and seen that scary line waiting outside so I'm glad my only experience has been on a Wednesday for brunch. I did indeed order the recommended staples which include the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes and the Cherry Lime Ricky, as I've never had either anywhere. Now I'm a sucker for lemon flavored anything and these wonderful pancakes did not disappoint. So good! I didn't even use much syrup and the flavored butters they provide make things fun as well. A+ chefery Tom's! The Rickey was rather tasty too, I can just imagine having one with actual alcohol. Also had a side of eggs which were decent - actually better than at some other diners. So what went wrong? Well, it was the atmosphere. I expected some kitch, but geez. Still, that was kinda classic. The cheapo tables (this was in the side room since some tourists beat us to a table in the main space - told my gf to stop walking so slow!) kinda bummed me out, especially since we sat at one where a big ol' clock looking thing stuck right out at me. Eh. What wasn't their fault was a family of six, four of those being young children, who were yelling in my ear for 3/4 of my dining experience. I know I'm not a parent, but please don't feed your kids sweets at 11am - they just won't know how to act. I guess for negatives those aren't the worst. All in all, the food is good/decent and very affordable. It's always been n in a good spot, gentrification or not, and I'd be willing to go back there - which means a lot. I was ready to give only 3 stars but then remembered how good the wait staff and owners treated us, so as I tipped them nicely I'll also rate them the same. read more

Haven't visited in a while but I stopped in last week and food was still the same. Affordable, decent breakfast with fast service. read more

Tom's - Special 2 by 2 by 2 Combo - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Fluffy and moist pancakes but the lemon ricotta one is just not my cup of tea. Sorry I have to disagree with other Yelpers on this one. And this isn't just me--Joey didn't fancy it much either. The overwhelming lemon flavor went unappreciated after a few bites. But if you're truly curious about it, then by all means get it but it might be prudent to get one order to share with the entire table. I'd love to go back to try other dishes but I won't be ordering that again. I am so impressed by how this place is run! Customer service here is a model for everyone. I didn't get to see Tom but I heard he likes to go table to table asking how everything is. CASH ONLY but there's an ATM machine right inside the entrance. read more

What a great time at Tom's. The waiter is so personable. The choices for breakfast foods is endless. Big eaters will certainly get their money's worth. I highly recommend Tom's. read more

Food here was pretty good, no one had any complaints and I personally really enjoyed the banana cinnamon waffle 2,eggs and bacon from my order. Everyone else had similar orders varying from pancakes to omelettes. During our wait (party of 7) the hostess handed out snacks from the kitchen which was nice. Though waiting by the kitchen is tough on a warm day because you'll get all the heat, not fun! Our wait was but frustrating as we were told no wait time when we arrived to then end up waiting close to 30 minutes for a table while parties of 3-4 were seated fairly fast. read more

Not the first time I've been here; and they'll keep me coming back! This place is very homey. Their menu is intense so come knowing what you want & come with an EMPTY belly because everything is massive!! This time it was crazy busy but my boyfriend and I were able to grab a seat at the bar. Not sure who he was in the front but he was offering coffee or tea to the people who waiting in the line. After our meal our server gave us a short glass of the Cherry Rickey (my faveeee) . It was so nice of him. Such a good go-to spot especially for a filling breakfast. Also, CASH ONLY. So make sure you bring :) read more

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Haiku to Tom's By Julie K. Lemon drizzle pork Pumpkin pancakes so scrumptous Tickles my insides Bottomless coffee You are my morning glory Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm, Mmm read more

Tom's - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I have been coming to this restaurant for many years and have always loved it but yesterday I had an experience that was ridiculous. My family came in from out of town and it was their first time really being in NYC. They were leaving that morning and I wanted to take them to a classic diner that I love before they left and I was shocked at the service. My brother isn't skinny. My brother asked for 2 eggs and white toast and the server asked him "with corn beef hash right? or bacon? or something else? you must want meat with it?" We didn't think anything of it and he assured the waiter, "No, just the eggs and toast." but then the waiter kept asking if he was sure that'd be enough for my brother. Finally, he said "ok. so 2 eggs and whole wheat toast." and we politely told him "no, white toast." Then when he asked for a coke the waiter said "diet coke?" and we said "no, plain coke." and the waiter said "ok diet coke coming right up!", we corrected him again and he went "FINE. Regular coke." left and came back... with a diet coke! "Ok, here's your diet coke." We told him we didn't want a diet coke. We wanted a plain coke. He rolled his eyes at us and went and fixed it. Yet, when my average sized boyfriend asked for white toast and regular coke the waiter didn't question him at all and got his order right the first time. It was very obvious he was discriminating against my family because they are plus sized. Extremely disrespectful. We are giving you service and the last thing I need is a waiter who doesn't know anything about my family to be rude to them because of their size. The food was good as usual but the waiter put such a sour taste in my mouth. My boyfriend and I come here all the time and never receive that treatment, but if this is how you treat your plus sized customers I don't know how I feel coming back. I want my family to feel comfortable and happy when dining out. Not self conscious. It's not a waiters place to question someone's order and change it based on the way they look. It's ridiculous. read more

The last time I went to Tom's a group of my high school classmates were shoved in there to have an impromptu breakfast reunion. I recently moved back to the neighborhood, but with the pandemic restrictions this was the first time I could eat indoors. Breakfast the other day didn't disappoint! Scrambled eggs, beef sausage (not always easy to find), toast and coffee (pretty good) were excellent. My order came with home fries but I was too full to eat them - the portions are huge). I can't wait to go back! Cash only. read more

A must if you're looking to taste delicious diner food. This is what New York stands for in terms of "american food". Just remember, CASH ONLY. No credit, my friends. Just a heads up. You will have to wait in line because this place is always packed, but trust me, well worth it. Mmm. Not to mention they make it go by a little faster by sending a waiter down the line with little "samplers" like their sausage, or great fries, and even some orange wedges. I was with one other person, and we didn't mind sitting at the counter, so we got to cut all of the line and be seated inside within minutes (it was truly a beautiful VIP-like moment). I got an order of the Danish Pancakes and my friend a Mexican Omelet. While we waited I sipped my coffee out of a legitimate mug, which was a nice touch, and watched the food orders get sent out. So many things I want to try when I come back. Saw something like and Eggs Benedict come out that looked to die for. My pancakes arrived piping hot and so, SO fluffy. Never had fluffier. The blueberries were the perfect touch of sweet and juicy and I detected a hint of lemon zest. The pancakes were served with three little jars of their homemade butter. I couldn't tell what two of them where, but there was definitely a cinnamon one, and maybe a strawberry one. They were all so good though, especially spread out on my pancakes, and I'm not really a butter person. I think that's the most butter I've eaten in one sitting ever. The portion size of the pancakes was enormous. I believe there were 4 stacked up on top of each other, had to have my friend help me out with the last one and I can really put food away usually. They were light, but so filling. My friend's mexican omelet came fresh off the griddle and slathered in what looked like caramelized onions and salsa, sprinkled with cheddar cheese. He said he loved it, and proceeded to scarf it down like no tomorrow. He got the fries with it and those were also great and crunchy but soft inside. None of that hour old stuff. They came with this spicy remoulade to dip, and it had a nice kick to it that we both appreciated. If you don't mind waiting for good food then really, what are you waiting for? read more

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I came here for brunch and while the line was long, it moved quickly, so quickly in fact, I was at the head of the line before my brunch companion made it to the restaurant. Also received water and a cookie while waiting on line. The restaurant is famous for its breakfast and we were not disappointed. We received large portions of pancakes and french toast which were tasty. The service was fine, and we were not rushed to complete our meals - all of this at a decent price which is a suprise in this ever expanding neighborhood. A good overall experience and I would definitely come back again for some good comfort food. read more

Brooklyn, the more I know you, the more I'm learning to love you. My friend Brianna suggested that I check out Tom's for breakfast and I'm so glad that I did. This is the kind of place that you read about, the kind of place that all the locals know, the kind of place gives you a taste of what the neighborhood is all about. Tom's is personality refined. The decorations, the wait staff, the overcrowded eating area, the constant lines out the door; it's all here. I saw a sign with a special on it that sounded like an interesting idea: a Spicy Mexican Chicken Cheese omlette with home fries. Add some whole wheat toast great tasting coffee and you'll find how enjoyable a breakfast can be. The spice level was just right; enough to wake your brain up, but not enough to ruin your enjoyment of the dish. The coffee was mild and great, I could have continued drinking it all day, but wanted to move on and let some others enjoy Tom's. I topped my breakfast off with a Cherry-Lime "Ricky" to go.. a cool, refreshing fizzy drink that cooled me off as I left Tom's. Any trip to NY won't be complete with out going back to Tom's. It's a great neighborhood institution that everyone needs to try at least once. read more

Tom's - Spicy Chicken and Cheese Omlette. - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Although the wait is long at times, it is still worth it because they come around and serve all customers on line with toast, coffee, and fruit slices. This type of service explains why they have been open since the 1930s and continue to be open today. Once you are seated you won't be disappointed with your meal. I had their Cinnamon Banana Waffles and was thinking about it for a week straight. I will definitely be paying this restaurant another visit. read more

Tom's - Chocolate Egg Cream - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Stop everything you are doing and walk - no run - to Tom's and eat a million of their pumpkin walnut pancakes. Top them with their homemade cinnamon sugar compound butter and maple syrup (I think it's the fake stuff but who cares!) and you will be in carbohydrate heaven. Thank me when you happily emerge from your food coccoon as a beautiful pumpkin walnut butterfly! (PS: Cash only!) read more

Tom's - Pumpkin Walnut Pancakes! - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A friend and I came here for brunch during a weekday because I heard good things about their pancakes. When you first walk in, it seems like it's such a small place, but in actuality, there's more space on the side, but it's still a little tight. Anyway, my friend and I were quickly seated and I already knew what I was going to order, Danish pancakes! We also ordered the steak and eggs with sweet potato fries as well as coffee and a cherry lime rickey. So what distinguishes Danish pancakes from regular pancakes? I honestly don't know, but I'd imagine it's because they are more cake like in consistency. They were made with blueberries and hints of lemon and ricotta. Anyway, they were good and don't even get me started on the flavored butters, love them! My friend's steak and eggs were like anywhere else, but I think the steak may have been a tad overcooked. Since he was hungry, he just ate it anyway. The sweet potato fries were pretty good though. The cherry lime rickey wasn't anything special, but I think it's a nice touch that they serve it. The coffee here is like that of any diner, still good. Tom's is a nice diner that serves classic American comfort food and they do it right. It's a good option if you're feeling like diner food and you're in the area. I'm not saying you have to go out of your way to try them, but if you like pancakes, give them a try and decide for yourself if they were worth the trip! I wouldn't mind coming back for the pancakes...along with their butters. read more

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Hit the spot for a classic diner craving, but the lemon ricotta pancakes didn't have enough lemon in them.

Been to Toms a few time. Have lived around the area for a few years. Love the nostalgic diner feel, but the food is average, or in some cases, below average. If you go, just get the basic, simple items. Unfortunately my recent order was the last. There was a Sharp piece of plastic in my wife's Ruben, which cut my wife's mouth. I'm sure the store try's to serve a higher quality of food but I just don't know how something like this could happen. Must be something in the kitchen. read more

Tom's - Ruben - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

An institution. Don't really see the appeal, unless you love soggy pancakes and shit service. But we keep coming back because it's easy; kids love it, good outdoor dining. and that's all I care about (as far as diners go). read more

If you're looking for a diner, this is a good one. Dropped in for breakfast around 9:30am on a rainy Saturday and seated reasonably fast. Ordered a coffee, pretty standard diner coffee. Nothing special, to eat, ordered danish pancakes with a side of bacon. Served pretty quickly given how busy it was. The bacon was salty and greasy and better than standard for a diner. But the pancakes were just fantastic. So, so lemony and fluffy. Dotted with tart blueberries. Perfectly browned. Really just a great way to start your day. Standard Aunt Jemima type syrup. All in all a good diner for NYC, and really good danish pancakes. Would go out of my way for a visit again. read more

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Of course I love Tom's... It's right down the block from me. They always have the wretched line going around the corner on the weekends, hence why I tend to go during the week...same great service same great food. Try the sweet potato pancakes or the harvest pancakes. Even if you don't see something you want on the menu just ask if they have it, they are great about making your menu work for you!! read more

Maybe it's the Jersey in me talking, but Tom's having a 4+ star average on yelp is kinda crazy to me. With the exception of some really good meat-related sides (fantastic turkey bacon and really good sausage), the food is just kinda decent, though plentiful. The basic pancakes are just ok, folks, don't get so excited--I've got some diners in NJ for you if you need an education in the genre. I haven't tried the fancy pancakes with random cheeses in them, to be fair. And the service/atmosphere...it is a beehive, exactly as another reviewer said, and the tables are practically on top of each other. Moreover, the last time I went, we (two ppl) were asked to move from one four-top to another four-top (fine, whatever), but then the hostess kept coming to take chairs from the table we moved to, asking us to get up each time, without any sort of apology. The check gets unceremoniously thrust at you mid-way through the meal. It's already harried enough in there, no need to make it worse. read more