Tom's is a super cute & homey diner in Prospect Heights. Highly recommend their fries (& chipotle mayo for dipping!!) and variety of fun pancake flavors. Two things to note is that they are cash only and on Saturday & Sunday mornings there is often a line out the door. read more

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Been going here since before I can remember. Walking in feels like a hug from an old friend, though there's been some changes post pandemic. Prices are a bit steep but I love their pancakes (lemon ricotta or blueberry especially) with a side of sausage. Classic diner food with the sweetest service and a really cool interior which reflects the place's rich history. read more

Stopped by for Sunday brunch and sat outside in a partitioned room with a view. I will definitely be making this a routine - Sunday morning bike ride around the neighborhood, coffee, breakfast, and a book at Tom's. Ordered the pastrami and eggs with home fries and rye toast which came with a small side of chipotle mayo. They didn't mention it came with 1/2 lb of pastrami underneath my two over-easy eggs so it took me a bit but I was able to clean the plate. read more

Tom's - Pastrami and Eggs Combo - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Decided randomly to have brunch here Thanksgiving morning and was thrilled that there wasn't a wait at all; they had a note posted with plans to close early at 2pm, but we never felt rushed and all the staff was friendly and efficient. Tom's is a no frills old school diner with quaint little booths and eclectic decor. Cash only! Ordered the Danish pancakes (lemon zest, ricotta and Parmesan cheese, blueberries) and it was a giant plate of three. Fluffy and moist, it was particularly fun to try them out with the different containers of strawberry, maple and cinnamon flavored butters. Very filling, could not finish entire plate in one sitting. Husband had corned beef hash and eggs with French fries and the fries were amazing, perfectly crispy. I unapologetically ate half his fries. Would love to return to try more from the extensive menu. read more

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A Brooklyn landmark with the retro decor, great food that is served quickly. Be prepared for the line but its worth the wait.

The truth is that this spot is definitely a memory for the locals as opposed to a meal to enjoy for those who want a real breakfast. The charming atmosphere doesn't match the lack of flavor present (or absent for that matter) in the food. The lack of flavor could be forgivable if the texture wasn't also really bad. The service was fine and the waiters were generally hospitable. I cannot say that this is the worst restaurant I've been to, but it's certainly one of the most disappointing diners I've been to. With most of these issues, I have no reason to leave a review, but what made this place review worthy, was the fact that is cash only. For the owners, I hope that whatever legacy you previously had, do not lose it by letting the quality of your food go to waste. read more

Tom's has always been one of my favorite places to get breakfast, especially their pancakes! I took my GF for Mother's Day and was extremely disappointed. Especially since this was her first time. Our server was great but the food was subpar. We ordered the supreme pancakes. Hardly any flavor, mango wasn't ripe and some spots were burnt. The side of scrambled eggs and bacon tasted as if they had been sitting out for a while, not fresh at all! I've never had this experience before and I've been going to Tom's for years. I was probably one of the biggest promoters of this establishment always recommending new tenants I rented in the neighborhood, they must try this spot. I' seriously hope this was a one off and the restaurant quality hasn't declined. read more

The food was so delicious and the service was quick. I was definitely impressed especially it being my first time. read more

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

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Solid diner type fare in prospect heights near the museums. Oversized and fuffy pancakes with flavored butter and I enjoyed the mushroom omelet. They have about four tables outside. Cash only. You leave full and happy. read more

Tom's is was awesome. I arrived with my friend around 1:30 on a Sunday and there was about a 20min wait. Everyone just forms a line out the door and they'll call different party numbers. Although.... they kept come around with this amazing beef sausage with a lil squeeze of fresh lemon juice. I would come back just to stand in line. We got lucky with 2 seats at the bar. I ordered a spinach omelet with feta, and my friend ordered a veggie omelet with fries. They brought us round 2 of free samples and gave use a whole pancake on the house. Obviously, it was wonderful. One of our orders had the wrong cheese, and the other one the wrong side. Honestly, who cares. It was delicious, and there are no regrets. I also got the turkey bacon (basically real bacon) and a side of sliced tomatoes to minimize carb intake. I can't wait to come back to Tom's and that wild beef sausage! read more

My Mother has brought me to Tom's since I was a little kid and we have continued the tradition of enjoying their food into my adulthood. Unfortunately today she is bedbound and it is difficult for her to get around. To treat her today we made an order through Grubhub (a large order that cost us over $100). We are patiently waiting when I get a call from Grubhub saying that your order has been cancelled. I asked her to clarify. She stated that the restaurant had someone pick up the bags and take them off the counter, then another courier claiming to be from Grubhub with the receipt and my address came to pick up the order, only for it to have left. I didn't receive ANYTHING, my food stolen, and bad taste in my mouth. I called the restaurant asking to speak with a manager to get clarity as to how they allow someone who doesn't show proof to take a large order off the counter and leave. I was first told I was speaking with a manager, then the phone changed hands and was told that there is no manager on site. This whole thing left an extremely unpleasant taste in my mouth. This is not the first time that has happened to me with this restaurant. Years ago during the beginning of the pandemic shutdown, I ordered through uber eats and had a similar experience, only that time the restaurant was more accomodating and apologetic. This time, they were not and had no real solutions for me. They just kept trying to blame the person who picked up the food. I told them it is equally both (but moreso the restaurant), it is the restaurant's responsibility to ensure that the right person is picking up the right bag. Probably not going to order from the restaurant anytime soon. Bad taste in mouth right now. ETA: person who originally took my phone call passed me to a man named "Carlos" when I asked to speak to amanager, when someone else came on they said their name was Alejandro. I asked if he was another manager, he said no that no manager is around right now, "we are just workers". So is the restaurant training their staff to misidentify themselves or are they just quick to fib? read more

This restaurant is so beautiful! I had the cinnamon roll pancakes which were so fluffy! The only downside was that they didn't hold together well, which gave them a grainy texture. They taste EXACTLY like cinnamon rolls tho. I would get them again! I also got the omelette with pork sausage. It was good! I've heard good things about the homestyle fries and requested them as a side. I instead was given potatoes which were aight. All together, a good experience! read more

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

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This place has a lot of old charm but it also looks/smells like it hasn't had a deep clean in a lonnngggg time... Our meals were reasonably priced for the amount we were given but the omelettes were dry as hell, the home fries weren't crispy, and they did not add cheese to my omelette when asked. The pancakes were the saving grace of the meal but even still were a bit tough. For a place that says they have the best pancakes they should really use real maple syrup and not the fake corn-starchy stuff since it rly takes away from the homemade pancake. The flavored butters were delicious on the other hand. The staff was very nice, welcoming, and accommodating. But otherwise would not come back for the food. read more

Everything cooked perfectly and served hot! Large portions! Highly recommended!! Great service too!

Was in the hood this morning Sunday 10/21/18 @ about 9:00am picking up a dozen donuts from Dough & the wife said we need to eat breakfast before we eat the donuts???? So we yelped best breakfast in Bed-Stuy / Crown Heights and we choose Tom's Resturant !!!! This joint is a dive diner and needs to be on Drive ins, Diners & Dives with our man Guy Fieri for sure !!! Got there around 9:30am and there was a line about 20 to 25 people deep; it's was 45 degrees n windy but we braved it out; the line moved pretty fast we were in n sat in about 25 minutes or so.. Real old school decor & very clean; we both had bacon n cheese omelette's n we split a stack of cinnamon roll pancakes!!! The omelette's were good their home fries could use a lil more seasoning like bacon fat !!! Their pancake was one of the best batters that I've ever had so lite n fluffy !!! We really enjoyed the pancakes !! Their coffee was very good as well !! Friendly n fast service !!! I only gave them three stars based on the food we tried ..... We will have to return to explore their menu a lil more it's huge .... Thank you Jimmy for being very friendly n hospitable we will be back for sure !!! Another great food experience!!! read more

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No frills diner with solid food and quick service. It's cash only, there aren't many gluten free options (celiacs beware), but the service is great and they'll take care of you. I do really wish there was a gluten free pancake option, but that's not what this place is about. read more

I don't want to shit on a NYC institution that's been around since 1936, but... it's just a diner. If you like diner food, good for you. But otherwise, there's no reason to go here other than to say you've been. You get more quantity than quality, which is really how diners should be. Unlimited refills of swill coffee. Giant potato-based sides with all the egg dishes. So many things deep fried. Diners are a dying breed in NYC, and I can't say I miss them all too much. Anyway, I went with the crab cakes Florentine because of all the reviews mentioning them. They were pretty bad. Burnt beyond recognition (if you told me to guess what was inside, crab would probably have been my 3rd or 4th guess). The hash browns were also pretty meh. The onion rings were probably the best thing we had. If you're into pancakes (I'm not after being involved in a pancake eating contest years ago...), then you might fare better here. But as is, I'm not a big fan. The staff was ultra friendly though. read more

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3.5 stars Cash only. They updated their hours to M-F 8am-3pm, and Sa-Su 8am-5pm when I visited in late October 2021. I got the Danish pancakes and New York egg cream to try for the first time, but wouldn't get either again. I normally like blueberries, but there were just too many for me in these pancakes. The regular lemon ricotta pancakes were pretty good last time I was here though. The egg cream drink isn't actually eggs or cream, it's a chocolate drink with a mix of fizzy water, milk, chocolate syrup, and whipped cream. I was glad to try it, but it's not for me. I also got a side sausage with this, but wouldn't again because the pancakes serving is plenty by itself. Brooklyn Museum of Art is only a short walk away. read more

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

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toms is way cool. great drinks. the burger was massive and affordable. simple and classic. and it feels like a bygone era. i come here once or twice a month. but hoo-boy do they have some work to do. a few improvements would make this place much better. first: this place is filthy. i mean really gross. dust caking the walls. muddy dirty floors with food and wrappers everywhere. not cool. also: they're cash only which might have been okay in the 1930s but now is a big insult and inconvenience to the customer. $2.50 service fee on the HORRIBLY gross and filthy atm machine. i did not want to touch that thing but i was forced to. also: their tuna melt was pretty lousy and as great as their drinks are they serve them with anemic little paper straws. bring your own unless you want to hopelessly fight to try to get one of those things to work on a thick milkshake. read more

If you're looking for your typical good ol' American breakfast with bacon, eggs and a pancake, then you're looking at the right spot. They can cook your eggs in a variety of ways, whether it be an omelette, scrambled or sunny side up. We ordered the Danish pancakes, which I believe had some blueberries in them. Their pancakes here are moist and aren't dry. It had good batter. We also ordered the huevos rancheros which is basically cheese, rice, slice of ham, some mushy hash browns sprinkled with cheese and a dash of hot sauce. The hot sauce tasted like tapatio sauce, but who knows...They also give you a side of sour cream for you to mix in if you enjoy it. Service was attentive and friendly. Place was packed, and I assume it gets super packed in the weekends. If you're taking the subways, it's a bit of a walk to the restaurant, about 9 minutes or so. They take cash only so I suggest you give yourself a favor and visit your bank to withdraw some cash to avoid ATM fees. read more

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My daughter and I went to have breakfast at Tom's as we hadn't been here for a while and has always had a good experience. The Customer service was extraordinary as we had two servers Carlos and Wilfredo. My daughter had the pancake 2 for 2 combo with bacon and I had the bacon omelette with grits, eggs & cheese. The bacon in my daughters plate tasted as if it had been sitting all morning. She asked if they could exchange it for sausage. They accommodated her and the sausage were good. My omelette was ok but the eggs were fried a little hard. Grits was tasty with cheese. I believe it's a hit and miss with them. More then likely I'll be back. read more

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5 star service and 5 start food! After a trip to the Brooklyn museum me and my bf decided to finally try out this diner. We didn't go around a busy time so there was A LOT of seating which I love. However Carlos our waiter was super hospital and works nice and fast! Made us his special lemonade which I forgot to get a picture of and got our order to us in great time and it was got and fresh. We ordered the 2 by 2 which is 2 eggs and a choice of meet. We got the beef sausage, eggs with cheese on top , and the cinnamon roll pancakes which were $2 extra. So worth it. Pancakes were sweet and soft and the eggs were well done but not dry at all! Overall I'll be back for more! read more

Tom's - Perfect eggs and beef sausage. can ask for hot sauce for a lil kick - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I'm almost certain the food I received is a violation of the Geneva convention. The "eggs benedict" was served over some sort of horrifying square shaped ham product, burnt english muffin and covered in an orange sauce that can only be described as kraft mac and cheese juice. I had never ordered from Tom's before so I got a tuna melt as backup. Once it was clear that the eggs benny wasn't going to work for me I opened the tuna melt and promptly found a big ole strand of hair. And for these reasons I'm out. read more

Midweek pancake hunger pangs? Tom's will take care of it. Come for the delicious classic and specialty hotcakes (especially the cinnamon roll ones) served with three (3) house butters and a vat of maple syrup. Stay for the strong coffee, kind servers, and speedy service. This place is great. And CASH ONLY. (They have and ATM inside.) read more

Tom's - Cinnamon Swirl Pancake with Frosting - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

You gotta love a solid diner. This diner is everything it should be. It's inexpensive, it has homey vibes and it includes friendly smiling staff. What could be better? For some reason there's Christmas decor on the windows and select places around the diner too. I kinda was into it. I went here with a group friends around the area. We were looking for a place that was accomadating for about 5-8 people, with decent food and we found Tom's! We went into about 4 different places of various cuisines but no where could accomadate the amount of people we had. So for that, I'm super thankful they came through for us. I had the tuna melt. It was yummy and exactly what I needed to end the night. It came with fried, which were nice and crispy with a sauce that paired well with everything. I'd definitely recommend this spot! read more

Love coming here whenever I'm in the area. The cinnamon roll pancakes are a complete game changer. They have some good cooking here, nothings quickly made. The service is always great, they wait on you a lot and checkup often. Never a long wait when I come in either. Highly recommended read more

We like visiting an old diner that has been in business for a long time, with lots of loyal local customers. We found one in Brooklyn when we visited Brooklyn Museum. This diner is family owned operated since 1936! You need to go down to the mid way between the entrance and the back wall, where they have a sign that says "wait to be seated." It was packed on a weekend during lunch time. A staff came by quickly and told us there will be a few minutes wait. After a few minutes, we were taken to what looked like an outside area from the main restaurant. It was an add-on to the restaurant (I assume), with lots of windows. It was full Christmas mode in there, even though we were visiting during Summer time. A good way to save time and cost with no need to re-decorate for the holidays. LOL. As soon as we sat, the staff asked if we wanted coffee, this is not that kind of a place where you take your sweet time to decide what to eat and drink. For food, we ordered Special 2 by 2 by 2 Combo, Crab Cakes and Eggs, and Tom's Beer Batter Fillet Sandwich. The portion was huge, not anything fancy but tasty and the kind of food that soothes your soul. We had a nice lunch here, we were completely stuffed and still took some left over home. They serve breakfast all day, so you can have breakfast any time of the day. The one thing to remember, is that they are CASH ONLY. Make sure you bring cash! The staffs were nice, not always easy to grab someone since they are always busy, but they are attentive enough. read more

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Always searching for a solid diner situation in Brooklyn and Tom's definitely has it. From the eclectic interior to the fluffy pancakes, it checks the boxes. Service was very good and the pancakes, eggs, pork sausage and cherry lime rickey all hit the spot! Will be back for sure. read more

Came in on the Saturday after Thanksgiving before 10:00am, just beat the morning rush and boy did we luck out! The line was out the door within a few minutes but we were not pressured to rush our meal. Warm, friendly staff with great service. Coffee was piping hot and our cups were never empty. Great bang for your buck, and would highly recommend to visitors to the city as an incredibly authentic Brooklyn experience. We hope to be back soon! read more

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Shoutout to the Yelp Brooklyn Newsletter for helping my friend and I find a good breakfast spot last weekend. Tom's is a cute little (and I do mean little) diner in Park Slope. It was packed inside, with a line to wait to be seated, so I used that as indication that the food was going to be fire, and boy was I right. The crab cakes and eggs breakfast was slammin'. The eggs were fluffy and the crab cakes were crunchy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside. The spicy remoulade sauce it came with was delicious. They move quick here so the wait wasn't long to get seated, order, and recieve food. The wait staff are both friendly and efficient, and checked up on my friend and I frequently throughout our meal. I can see why this place is so popular, Tom's provides good food in a nice homely atmosphere. read more

Tom's - Crab cake & egg breakfast with homefries. - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This place is THE spot where Suzanne Vega wrote "Tom's Diner," so it's worth the visit for that fact alone. Plus you can see an autographed copy of a lyrics sheet too. The food, service, and ambience are fairly standard for NYC diners. That means they're all good, but don't expect frills or any extra bells and whistles. If you're looking for a meal at a neighborhood diner, this is the place for you. Especially if you want to couple it with a trip to Prospect Park, the Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Botanical Garden, and/or the main campus of Brooklyn Public Library. read more

If your going to the Brooklyn Museum this is where to get breakfast first. Cool, great vibe local Brooklyn diner. The original is on Washington Ave. It's off shoot on the Coney Island Boardwalk. Great breakfast, don't pass on the unbelievably delicious pancakes. Though my favorite is the corned beef hash. Be prepared to wait on line if you go on the weekend. But worth it. I go to the board walk in the fall and winter - you can usually choose where you want to sit. I've reviewed this before but worth a second one !! read more

Rude staff. Into our weekday brunch I politely asked about the toast that was supposed to come with the grits and to my surprise I was dismissed and treated like I'm stupid claiming the English muffin is the toast. I was so surprised by the reaction that I just quickly agreed but I went to check the menu again and the English muffins are separate from the toast. I don't care about a slice of toast - we live less than a minute from this restaurant and work from home. I could have made myself a slice. But the condescending response was really unnecessary. Half the tables were empty anyways. It just made the whole brunch stressful. The food was okay but get ready to use the pepper shaker. The floors were a bit dirty but the rest was clean so I didn't mind. read more

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

Came here to catch up with an old friend early on a Sunday morning. Toms pancakes were super duper fluffy and yummy. The line when we were leaving around (maybe 11a) was around the corner. I probably wouldn't come back and wait on a line for their food. I wasn't THAT impressed. But if I'm in the area and can be seated immediately, I would grab a bite. Service wasn't stellar either. ‍ -actually came back for my birthday with my grandma and boyfriend and one random time for breakfast during the week day. Again wouldn't come to wait on line for the food but great spot to go to during the week when you want breakfast food. read more

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

Came in for classic diner breakfast and was pleasantly surprised by the variety of waffle, pancake and french toast options. I have a sweet tooth and we had the banana cinnamon waffle and chocolate cake french toast, we also ordered a ham and cheese omelette. Everything came out SUPER FAST and fresh. They gave us pumpkin, strawberry and pumpkin butter. There was a smokey creamy hot sauce and regular hot sauce. The creamy one was soo good, but definitely spicy. Good on the omelette and for dipping fries. The service was amazing, so attentive, so friendly. It was my son's birthday and they were so sweet. Excellent place! I ate too fast to take a picture! read more

Not sure what the hype about this place is. Bland tasting food, pancakes are not cooked well, very soggy and chewy, fries look like they've been refried 80 times, I use to come to this place years ago but they aren't the same anymore I won't be coming back. read more

This was not worth the hype. Yes, the pancakes are large but everyone's food was bland. The spacing was also super tight, too tight for staff to be sitting at the counter prepping butter containers. I came, I saw, I did not conquer. read more

This diner has become one of my go-to spots for breakfast! The menu covers all of the classic breakfast options and the food comes super quick. Everything I've tried has been great. If you're in the area, definitely check this place out! Also remember to bring cash! read more

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

A good classic neighborhood dinner with excellent breakfast staples. Eggs, omelettes, pancakes, waffles. All the basics done well with no fuss. Plates start at around $10 and the portions are huge. Pastrami with eggs easily had 1/3 lb of pastrami. read more

Tom's - The hot Chipotle butter on the side is excellent - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love Tom's! You can always except a nice classic diner meal. From a classic eggs breakfast to the lemon ricotta pancakes, it's all good here. I love the savory cranberry corn cakes for a nice sweet and salty taste, the egg salad is great, and I enjoy a tuna melt here too. Also get the cherry lime Rickey! So good. Service is always friendly and the decor is kitschy and cute. Only complaint is it's cash only which stops me from going more often. read more