Our first time here was well done all around! Great dishes... Loved our waitress... Neat atmosphere... The owner even stop by for conversation... Neil read more

Victor's 50's Diner - Two souls retired from Cushing Academy enjoying two skillets... Super Meat Combo Skillet on right. - Diners Near Me - Hudson, Massachusetts

** Patty Melt Quest Continues ** Small joint right on the rotary where routes 85 and 62 meet in downtown Hudson. No dedicated parking, but nearby street parking isn't too tough to find. Booths, tables, and seats at the counter all have views of the evidently diner-mandatory Marilyn Monroe imagery, of which there's plenty. -- Patty Melt: Very affordable ($10.99) with just chips or upgradable to swap in fries or onion rings ($3.75). Choice of bread, with rye the standard, and soft grilled onions and melty-gummy Swiss cheese in there as well. A very buttery griddling of the bread without losing crispness. Beef nothing special as far as sourcing, seasoning, or flavor, but cooked to a juicy medium rare as requested. -- Fries: The add-on brought a frozen product, cooked to near crispness. An adequate lunch and adequate gets 3. read more

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Lets start with the positives. Great service. Friendly and fast. Clean table which is great. No arms sticking to anything. Now for the help needed items. There is a weird mildewish smell that you can quickly pick up on. The chorizo omelet was so dry. The eggs in the omelet were way over cooked but the rye toast and hash brown patties we good and the crispy bacon was perfect. The biscuit and gravy with grits and eggs was well disappointing. The sausage gravy was over peppered and thick like glue with almost a perfume after taste. The biscuit was lacking in flavor and grits flavor wise was good but under cooked and had crunchy bits all in it. The over medium eggs were great. I would try other things so we will eat here again but maybe French toast next time. I saw someone get it and it looked good. read more

50s themed. So lots of pictures of Sinatra and his chums. Should've been a red flag how much they leaned into that aesthetic Coffee was tasty but small. Sandwich comes with either fries or onion rings. Can't get half of each as it's "difficult for the kitchen." No pickle or coleslaw or anything else. Got the turkey club with fries. Frozen fries straight from the bag. Like undercooked cardboard. Really bad. Pale and cool in the center. Club was pretty rubbish too. Turkey seemed to be deli meat turkey from some sort of wholesale supplier. That sort of wet thin-sliced salty stuff. Bacon was so over cooked it shattered and crumbled when bitten. Hot and cold taps in men's bathroom are mislabeled so prepare to be scalded by the cold tap. Honestly...really bad. They seem to want to sell it as a cool retro diner. But neglect the thing people pay for, specifically the food. Everything we got was cheap Costco grade trash. Badly prepared cheap Costco grade trash at that. read more

Came here for our first visit and we will be back. Ordered pecan waffle and number 2 and bacon and eggs. Everything came out hot and cooked well. Emily our server was fantastic. She was Friendly and kept checking on how we were doing Love the environment with the booths and decorations. A must see place for good food and good vibes read more

Super affordable, great portions, and service has always been great. The diner feel is always nice

This place has changed for the worse. I inquired about ownership and found that it is new owners since my last visit and review. Last visit was amazing and 5 star review. This visit was BAD. The service was good until we got our food then we never saw our waitress. Women walking back and forth but she told me "no speak English" when I tried to say something. It was very expensive! $60 for two for breakfast! Meals arrived in multiple deliveries. Food not fresh. Not homemade. Food from cans and freezer. Turkey no longer cooked in house. Food lacked taste. Ketchup was awful! The recommendation, under this ownership, that I give is to spend your money somewhere else. read more

Sad.....My friend and I had breakfast...food was over-cooked and tasteless...disappointed. The French Toast was THIN, DRY and over-cooked...and I asked to have them make it so it was soft in the middle....never happened. And...you NEVER use the ND of the Loaf of bread for French Toast (as they did)...it does not absorb the egg mix!! or the money, over-priced and they need a better cook. The hash-browns were over-cooked and too crunchy. Do you think the owner cares about the quality of the food???? Kelly...waitress...was GREAT!! Do yo read more

I love this spot! The portions are huge and packed with comforting diner flavors for a reasonable price. On top of that, the service is warm and quick making this a reliable and consistent option for a hearty breakfast! I love coming here with my family for a relaxing meal in the cute little town of Hudson. read more

Victor's 50's Diner - Two eggs with canadian bacon - Diners Near Me - Hudson, Massachusetts

Amazing breakfast and lunch but the patty melt stands out as one of the best burgers in New England. In the spirit of Loius's Lunch it has a perfectly cooked to your order burger on toast which features a charcoal fire burger that really features the taste of the beef. Victor's answers the question "where's the beef" read more

Victor's is always a good choice for breakfast if you're in the area. The vibe is in the name - an authentic 50's diner with decor and atmosphere to match. The staff is friendly and efficient, and the food is good quality. I recommend the French toast or one of their signature omelettes. Overall a great spot that is worth a visit! read more

Victor's 50's Diner - French Toast (Chocolate / banana cooked in) - Diners Near Me - Hudson, Massachusetts

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Took our family to celebrate daughter's birthday today, July 5, 2026. Sat there for one hour and 15 minutes, waiting for food. Couple in front of us still not served after 90 minutes. Said we'd like check for drinks so we could leave and were told that one man was cooking for the full restaurant...Well, why not tell us that upon arrival and not have us sitting there like that. They could show that level of respect for their customers if they want to keep them. They have lost all 6 of us, who have gone there for years. M. Loring read more

Food is delicious. Large servings that taste great. Service is fast and friendly. 50s decor is fun.

My boyfriend and I sat down at 12 when it wasn't busy and we waited 20 minutes for someone to come take our order. We sat for another 2 hours waiting for our food for it to come and as we were about to leave our food came out completely wrong. After seeing another table get up and walk out that sat down after us we tried asking our waitress what happened. She was rude and told us the other waitress kept taking her food. How can you not notice one of your tables you walk past repeatedly still doesn't have their food. Our waitress came back with the bill and tried charging us an extra $3 because of the toppings in the pancakes that were supposed to be French toast. When we asked her if she was serious, she shrugged her shoulders and said "I don't know what you want me to do" This was outrageous and I would not recommend this place to anyone read more

Almost walked out after seeing the prices on the menu. Very Very expensive. I chose the Route 1 and they actually give you 1 sausage link, 1 egg and one piece of French Toast and cold home fries and toast for $12. I could spend $14 at other local diners and get double the food. Then they charge $4 for a glass of juice, and it's not fresh squeezed. The server was hard to understand due to language barrier. Also no soap was in the bathrooms and no one seemed to care when I complained. Are employees even washing their hands? sub par food, sub par portion size, sub par service, very expensive. I will never go back. read more

Good environment, good staff, just horrible food, absolutely nothing special about that place, the food was bland, i genuinely could do it better at home without a taste palette, no right eye, no left arm, and without both of my legs. That's just how basic that food is. Ordered French toast and it came with more eggs than bread, looked liked an omelette with a piece of toast, no cinnamon or sugar on my French toast and they could've at least topped it off with some power sugar to make it more presentable. The place looks nice, the food isn't. If the owner wishes to make more customers happy, I suggest alternatives the menu and changing the cooks. read more

Great food but a bit pricey but what do you expect after covid... we got 2 omlettle plates and two coffees... 50 bucks. And i left a tip. It was nice but reminds me why we just cook breakfast at home for 80% cheaper. Atmosphere was awesome classic dinner just not classic diner prices. Waitress was on point with water and coffee read more

Victor's 50's Diner - Mushroom omelet with toast - Diners Near Me - Hudson, Massachusetts

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My wife & I have eaten breakfast for 25 years at Victor's Diner in downtown Hudson. Today was our last time. Why? New menus? No - same menus! Food was bad? No food was better than usual. The service was poor? No - service was great! The price increase? YES Outrageous for diner food and it's not even a NY diner! $60 for two breakfasts & coffee no juice read more

Everything on both the menu and what I saw on other diner's plates looked great! Had the Irish Corned Beef with pouched eggs, etc! Awesome! And the waiters were very responsive and friendly. Great place! read more

Great old-school breakfast and diner experience. No frills, just great wholesome food.

Sunday morning and you know you aren't going to get a table for seven off the bat, so lots of decorative flair (50's flair and Elvis) Food? standard breakfast fare, eggs, omelets, pancakes, french toast. diverseness, not that i could see. coffee was fresh and hot and cleanliness. tables turn quick, so not much of a wait, parking is a challenge as it is street parking. my dining companion has a handicap but finding a space is hard, maybe the city could look at this. read more

My husband and I came to enjoy lunch at the diner on 5-9-2023. Been here for breakfast years ago and wasn't disappointed. Today was a Tuesday around noon, and it wasn't busy. We saw the story , several months ago on chronicle about the diner, and I couldn't wait to try one of their signature burgers. We ordered frappes ( chocolate and strawberry) and I ordered the dean martin burger and my husband ordered the grilled Ruben. Service was quick, and the waitress was very nice. While we enjoyed our lunches, I can't say it was as good as I hoped. The burger didn't have much flavor , and the Ruben was dry. I would def go back for the great service and a great breakfast. We left with a full bellies and good service so win win. read more

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Friendly staff and great food. Nice clean diner with a 50's atmosphere. Constantly refilled the coffee and the food was served hot and flavorful. They modified my meal to be vegetarian with no problem. Will definitely be back! read more

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Great value! I got a delicious and huge Turkey Club. Friendly staff and lots of options.

Since my first visit and Yelp over a year ago, I've been to Victors several times for breakfast. My most recent prompted me to update my review. I ordered the Victors skillet and my friend ordered chicken fried steak with eggs. Both were delicious and enough to share. Side options included grits with cheeses which was served hot and tasty. The skillet which consisted of two biscuits, sausage, eggs, and sausage gravy on top of home fries. This dish reminded me of Colorado restaurant 'Denver Diner' dish called Mass-Confusion. read more

Victor's 50's Diner - Nice dessert selection. - Diners Near Me - Hudson, Massachusetts

Very cute, clean diner! Exactly what they name says, expect! It's totally cool ! Food was good, hash browns not cooked as much as I'd prefer (which is crispy but not fried) but still they were tasty ! Egg was cooked as asked. Over easy- my sister LOVED her banana nut pancake, my niece loved her kids breakfast of pancakes & bacon. Coffee was alright - I was a little surprised they only have cream for coffee - at least a low percent milk would have been nice. Price was expected. If in the area again we would definitely consider going there for breakfast again. Waiting area is tiny. Kinda uncomfortable but there isn't much for them to work with in regards to that. And every time the door opened I was so cold. We sat near the door. I doubt the rest of the restaurant felt it though. read more

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Good biscuits and gravy, the cup is enough to cover two biscuits. Might suggest to get a sausage patty on the side to add a little to it but still some of the best white gravy I'm found in MA. Pancakes are also really good. The corned beef hash is pretty average but if you like Hormel you will like this a well. Pretty pricy omelets. read more

Been there twice. Won't be back. Not a friendly atmosphere. It seems to they want you out as soon as possible. Got bacon and egg sandwich. There was 2 of the smallest pieces of bacon I have ever had on a bacon and egg sandwich all fat read more

Great local spot-- value,friendly staff with lots of options- we will be back!!!!! Breakfast or lunch great choice!

Excellent diner! Went for brunch the day after Christmas. Impressive was the coffee made from freshly ground ground beans, the choice of delicious fresh sautéed vegetables instead of hash browns and the and the kind waitresses! We will definitely come back! read more

It's a diner. With Diner breakfast. Which means it will be good, and the coffee watery but expected for a diner. And service that is delightful. THE PLACE IS IMMACULATE CLEAN which gives them a 1000 star in my book. Service is great, and food is good. Pancakes are FLUFFY! No grit, no aftertaste (they get knocked out for having fake syrup! LOL can't be perfect!). Just a good old diner breakfast in the center of town, with beautiful and humble and happy staff, large eating area and a super clean kitchen to boot. Just get your breakfast fix a la diner and call it a great day! read more

Great place for breakfast or brunch ! Came here the other day for a late brunch and it was amazing. We walked in and got a table almost immediately. We quickly ordered our food. I got the chocolate chip French toast, side of bacon, and a grilled blueberry muffin. It looked like so much food but I had quite the appetite ! Once we ordered, it must have been about a half hour or so before our food was brought to our table. That I thought was a pretty long wait, but then again they were really busy. The food was delicious and I hope to be back again soon. read more

Victor's 50's Diner - Diners Near Me - Hudson, Massachusetts

These guys have it perfected! Staff are genuinely eager to please. So many food choices, but they always get it right - fresh, quality ingredients. They aren't the least expensive place, but we'd rather pay a couple of dollars more for an excellent experience all around! read more

Best pancakes in town! Does get a little at times and wait can get long but it's worth it, it will get full so kinda loud but like I said pancakes are amazing. read more

No cheese in omelette , cost more for cheese! The definition of an omelette is egg and cheese with butter and salt and pepper , otherwise you get a folded egg not an omelette! read more

Food is very good quality and has a very homemade feel to it my only complaint is the prices are a bit steep even for the quality. Jake's is cheaper if on a tight budget otherwise this place is pretty good read more

Victor's Diner is like travelling back in time to a place of large caloric breakfast meals that make the American Heart Association cry tears of fluoride water. When you enter the establishment you must write your name on a list. Don't be fooled into thinking someone is keeping track of who was there first. Many have made this mistake, and many have been skipped for being seated. After you put your name on the list... you wait to be seated. This averages between 15 - 30 minutes depending what day/time you arrive. After you are seated place your order quickly. You will have to wait 45 minutes to an hour and a half for your food to arrive to your table. So it makes sense to get here before you are hungry at all. ~~~ PRO TIP: ~~~ If you're a manly man like me who brushes his teeth with rocks, and plays soccer with the heads of hipsters, order the Victor Skillet. You can't go wrong, it's everything you need in your life on a plate. My next tip is to call in an order for pickup. Hangover? Honeymoon? Divorce? Diet fell apart? Mesothelioma? Call into Victor's, place a pick up order for a Victor's Skillet, and skip the line and headache! I will order 9 of these for pickup sometimes, and then drive them straight back home, fill my bath tub and dive right in, just as God made me, naked, and swimming around in eggs. Enjoy! read more

So my buddy and I stop in after flying in from Los Angeles. We ordered ther Chicken Fried Steak breakfast. Started with coffee. It's ok. Definitely could have been better and stronger. The only part of the meal that was good were the eggs. Ther chicken fried steak was really thin, hard and the gravy was just passable. I had grits with mine and they tasted like the cook may have accidentally dumped the salt shaker in while cooking them. The place has a cool vibe but they need to get someone that can cook in there. Maybe other meals are better. read more

I've been to a lot of diners. Like, a lot. General Note: When you walk in if there's a wait there's a list on the register. You need to write your own name. Us and the group in front of us didn't know that and then when I man walked in front of us and started writing his name on the list I was like "Um, hello, we were here first." Here is our exchange maybe not verbatim): Allen (that was list his name - I saw it on the list, although it may have been Alan, I don't remember - and full of attitude at that): Well did you write your name on the list? Me: Um, no, nobody told us to do that. Allen: Well that's what you do. Me: We didn't know, we've never been here before. Allen: That's what they do everywhere. My friend: Yeah, because every place I go I write my own name on the wait list. Allen, you're a jerk. Just, you know, fyi. To everyone else: Now you know what to do so you can avoid jerks like Allen. That said, this exchange didn't take away any stars, although I do find it a bit odd that, at the very least, they didn't have some sort of sign instruction you write your own name on the list. Good things: Our service was stellar in that exactly what you'd want at a 50s diner sort of way. She was snarky and fresh and full of 'tude, but in a fun way, and our coffee never wanted for refills. The home fries and french toast were pretty good. Not stellar. But pretty good. Bad things: The food in general was mediocre overall, at best. The coffee was a little burnt. Moreover, the food took like a half hour from the time we ordered (ordered, not arrived) to make it to our table, and then it was cold. Cold. Boo. So one star, really, with an extra star for our waitress, who was a star in herself. Listen, if you're in the area and you want a greasy spoon, this place will fit the bill. So there's that. read more

We found this gem after hearing of a 45 minute wait time at another popular eatery. Our group of seven was quickly seated, but divided between a booth and a nearby table. Some took advantage of the "breakfast all day" option. Burgers are HUGE half pound angus, with many options for toppings. The skillets are huge, three-egg affairs. All portions are ample. The waitstaff was friendly and helpful. I though prices are a little high for a diner. read more