Came here for breakfast with a friend from Botswana who lives in the UK- he wanted to experience an "real American Diner" and this was perfect! I am also from out of town and come to the area for work a few times a year. I have to say I will be back for sure! Breakfast was amazing and just what we wanted. Hearty "normal" breakfast. He had the Wilson special. I tried his pancakes and they were fluffy and big. I had the meat lover omelette and it hit the spot- lots of sausage and bacon. The potatoes were so well seasoned and cooked - soft on the inside and crispy on the outside. The waitress was really friendly and we enjoyed the meal a lot. This is a true gem read more

Been coming to Wilsons for years. What a staple of Waltham that you must check out if you haven't been. It has that great old school feeling, its even been featured on the HBO show Julia in a couple of episodes. Love the cash only vibes. The new owners from a few years ago are wonderful and really enhanced everything from the food to the atmosphere. read more

Wilson's Diner - Greek Omelet - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Fastest service ever. Huge portions. Nice waitstaff. Cute 50's style place. I will definitely return

Extremely underrated and would highly recommend. This place is a true definition of an East-Coast diner. I only wish that they were open past 02:00 PM! read more

Wilson's Diner is an excellent choice if you're debating between breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their menu and prices are very reasonable and affordable! I highly recommend this place any day out of the week, especially if you're in a rush and want a home cooked meal! Their whole team is one of kind and makes you feel like you're part of their family. read more

Nostalgic train car diner with classic grilled breakfast options. I was encouraged to get the pancakes, but seeing only High Fructose Corn Syrup on the table rather than real maple syrup, I declined and steered toward the omelettes. Coffee: In those big lipped ceramic mugs and not over or under roasted, but not fancy either, just solid. Omelettes: Grilled with filling mixed into the egg batter, rather than other places that grill eggs first then stuff in extras. Cheese extra and available. Breakfast Potatoes: Redskin potatoes in thick cubes that seem boiled first and then left on the grill with some oil or butter to keep them warm. Sausage: Links- definitely a classic breakfast sausage flavor with lots of fat. Bacon: Grilled to fatty and floppy, not crunchy crispy. Toast: We were offered Wheat or White and asked about butter- but we also asked about Rye, which was available and I heard someone else ask about Raisin- which was also available. Service: We were the second ones in on an early Saturday, and were served with plenty of care and a little bit of sweet talking in that old family diner way. read more

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We needed breakfast enroute to Maine, so I pulled up breakfast options in Waltham on Yelp. Positive reviews of corned beef hash in an old time style diner car? The private parking lot was just a bonus at this point. Come on in and set yourself down either at the counter or in one of their four person booths. Service was pleasant by both the lady waitress and the fellow cooking behind the counter. Sure, they weren't particularly busy, it being nearly 10:30am on a weekday, but still our special order of eggs benedict with corned beef hash $11 took only 3 min to hit the table with eggs jiggling and oozing out when sliced. Though the corned beef was the soft mashed sort and the accompanying potatoes small diced, their hash was good, and it was a satisfying dish indeed. Their bathroom is located outside to the right of the building, behind the door - grab the key by the register on the way out. It is covered though, so if it is raining, you might still be okay without an umbrella. In addition to the compliments the cook responded with when we lauded his cooking, he surprised each of us, and the party at another table, with Dum Dum lollipops! Talk about a nice start to our morning! read more

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It was a wonderful breakfast friendly service we would highly recommend this to anybody very low key but excellent food

What a gem of a place! Took my parents here for an authentic diner experience and it was perfect! Friendly family staff, clean, fast service like you'd expect, and good quality food. Just a heads up, it's cash only and they do have an atm on sight. I'll definitely come back again with my kids who love diners as well - and bring cash. I should also mention we visited this place during the on a Tuesday morning around 11am, so I'm sure it's busier on the weekends. read more

Wilson's Diner - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Prices were really reasonable, and they definitely stuck to the retro diner theme with booths and diner-style plates. The service was just okay; everyone was nice enough, but they weren't very attentive or seemed like they cared much. The food was fine but not memorable. Coffee was your typical diner brew, which was decent. The omelette looked good but didn't have much flavor--definitely needed more seasoning. Overall, an okay experience but nothing I'd go out of my way for. read more

Found Wilson's on Yelp this morning & glad I did! This is a quintessential diner with amazing, hard working people providing great service and delicious food. We didn't have to wait long at all. Super cool to sit at the counter and see how it all works! Both got the Wilson Special (so much food)- also highly recommend a grilled muffin! Will go back! read more

Great breakfast, very busy location, excellent staff. Diner was organized and cohesive, but also not rushed.

Wilson's is our go to diner in Waltham. I come to town once a month for work and love coming here for breakfast before a day of meetings. Classic diner food and the staff has been there a long time. Just a great place. read more

Amazing staff....great energy by the whole team chef owner (33 years) was impressive. To constantly hear patrons smiling while eating breakfast was a testimony to the success of the diner. Food service was nearly perfect considering the seats were always full as one diner left the seats were filled instantly. My kielbasa/ Swiss omelette was perfect! So was the French Toast . If you want the real thing make sure to stop in. read more

Wilson's Diner - Wilson's Diner. - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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I've driven by this diner for many months. I finally went on Saturday on Saturday with my wife. We loved it. The food was more than we expected and HOT. The way it should be. The coffee was great. The staff was fantastic and very friendly. We will definitely be back again.. read more

Come for the food. Stay for the friendly service. You'll find a genuinely happy father/daughter duo and servers who are on point. I recommend the omelets. Solid coffee too. The cash register looks like it came straight off the set of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. You'll experience a quintessential old school diner vibe that is rare to find near Waltham and surrounding area. read more

Great old school diner in an authentic diner railroad car. Very friendly staff. Try the grilled blueberry muffin.

The cutest diner in central Waltham! Stumbled into this place on a weekend trip to Boston with my fiancée. If you're looking for a great place to grab a quick breakfast near Boston, head to Wilson's. The wait staff are so nice and keep it speedy. Our food was ready five minutes after we ordered and the coffee was delicious! Reminiscent of an old-school Jersey diner which I loved. read more

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One of the most authentic diners I've been to in a while. They have their rhythm down and it was fun to watch them cook in front of you. Cash only, so be prepared for that. Old rail car gives it a homey feel. Food is good, typical diner fare. read more

Great food, fast and friendly service! Couldn't recommend more for a quick breakfast!

Cash only and $2.50 for the ATM. Not American traditional-very Greek. Very much out of another decade. No air conditioning on a very humid day and you have to go outside to wash your hands. read more

Overpriced and unfriendly staff. Won't take credit so have to pay in cash. Spotted my server pocketing $20 from what I paid. Nothing posted about pay cash requirement. Possible front for m oney-laundering. Avoid this place. read more

The portions could be a bit better. Overall friendly and very competent team here. I love a greasy hole in the wall diner as I've been spoiled living in Worcester, Mass. I will certainly be back! read more

This is a great spot! Very cool atmosphere & friendly staff. Our food was out so quickly and it was delicious. Best Greek omelet I've ever had! We will definitely come back any time we are in town. read more

A great place for breakfast. Loved the home fries the most! Classic diner feel and friendly atmosphere

Ordered take out but great staff and good food-would definitely come again. Cash only though!!

***This is an update, please read the previous review to put some more context to this one. You know something... after having returned to this place twice since my last review... once because I wanted to give them another go, and another because I had a sustained craving to come back... I realized that I was too hard on this place in my last review. Not that I lied about anything, but I set the bar higher than it should have been. Kind of like criticizing Hard Rock Cafe for the loud music, or Dick's Last Resort for the severs being rude (in case you didn't know, rude servers are part of the concept) Aye... the food here is not the kind of food you'd get at Mistral if it served breakfast food. This is not that kind of place... this is the kind of place you go when you want a no-frills breakfast... Not just a no-frills breakfast, but one you could make on your own, its just you really don't feel like cooking on that particular day. So... for serving exactly the kind of food they should be serving, 3 stars is too little. However, there are a couple of things that still keep this place from the perfect rating. That would be the quality of food... while they food here is supposed to be the same stuff you'd have for breakfast yourself, I sometimes find the ingredients could be of slightly higher quality. Also, I recently had the Texas crunchy caramel french toast... while this was delicious, price was reasonable, and the bacon I got on the side was thick, and great, but perhaps a little overdone. The toast was not of the greatest consistency, and I expected a little more crunchiness than I got from some sprinkled on corn flakes (yes, I think this is true). I do however, give them massive points for not making the toast overly sweet, and for great service (as always) read more

Wilson's Diner - Crunchy caramel Texas French toast with bacon - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

A classic old timely diner with food that is not super cheap but amazing! Everyone there is so nice and I'm in a good mood every time I go. If it is crowded and you sit at the counter it is a sight to see watching the chef do her thing. read more

What's not to love? Classic diner style cooked breakfast in a classic environment. Well cooked food, friendly staff. Just go. You can't mis this place. It's what breakfast is about. As mentioned before, cash only. But it's MUCH cheaper than any place I've been before that took credit cards..... read more

Wilson's Diner - Have to love the ambiance. - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Nice to say you've been there but otherwise, meh. The food's fine but service was OK but dishes were late and got screwed up. It's not that big a place, and they've been doing it long enough not to read more

Friendly and Funny Owners From Greece! We stopped in for breakfast when we got off the plane on our way and saw this spot highly recommended on yelp... Yes, yelp is literally how I find almost all my food now! The owner and his wife were both really friendly. He was a funny guy, lots of humor. This is the old school diner feel like you almost never find anymore. That box car diner feel... I think we were the only non-locals there all morning! Good food and fair prices. Stop in and feed your inner animal! read more

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This place we stumbled upon on accident since In A Pickle was closed but boy am I glad we did!!! It's small and old fashioned on the outside but there is space for folks on the inside to have a cozy and classic kind of feel! The service is friendly and definitely funny; it's important to note it's CASH ONLY but they do have an ATM inside. I ordered Wilson's special which is filling but not overbearing and super flavorful! I left for the first time with money in my pocket as this place is not as expensive and a smile on my face! Definitely recommend and will come again. read more

Wilson's Diner - Wilson's Special (It also includes either two pancakes or two pieces of French Toast) - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

I've been to this place a few times and it was okay - your typical trolley diner with greasy food, three stars reviews, but the most recent experience was the final straw. Called in a breakfast sandwich and a cup of tea. Went to pick it up. Guess how much? Ten bucks! For a styrofoam cup with a teabag and a very disappointing sandwich which didn't even had fresh eggs - it was that overall slush that they use for all omelettes and still had a remainder of someone else's spinach in it. read more

Great food , the only bummer is there is limited seating and three people stood next to our booth and stared at us as we ate. Kind of rude. It made me eat slower :) read more

First time in here and it did not disappoint. Came in around busy brunch hour and was prepared to wait. Instead, i found myself going in and being tended to right away! Service is super quick and friendly. But let's get to the food cause that's what really matters.. had the Wilson Special which consisted of everything I was craving all in one combo. Eggs, home fries, bacon, sausage, French toast, and toast! All of it for a great price ($9). Food was great, price was suitable and you get awesome service. Definitely coming back!! UPDATE: corned beef hash is a must-have here!! It's super delicious! read more

Wilson's Diner - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

A must have breakfast/lunch diner. The whole team of workers are fabulous. Their work ethic and coordination is amazing. Go Maria and keep doing your thing. read more

Pretty typical diner, I have to say one of the highlights is that the staff is overly friendly in a good way, as there isn't much of that going on all the time! Diner has a parking lot, but still doesn't accept credit cards, however there is an ATM in the inside. The diner food was typical diner food, something spectacular. If you're in the area, I would recommend stopping by but definitely don't go out of your way to go here read more

Wilson's Diner - Vegetarian omelette with a side of sausage - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

I like Wilson's. The food is pretty good, but not anything to rave about, the service is fine, I really don't have any complaints. The dining car adds some fun to the atmosphere. What makes Wilson's special is the pancakes. They have a couple of different kinds, I like blueberry, but they are all fluffy and delicious. I don't eat pancakes often because they tend to make me feel like I'm dying, but I gave it a shot after unimpressive french toast the previous time. These pancakes are hands down the best I've ever had and as an added bonus, I felt great after. Go to Wilson's, eat pancakes, leave happy. read more

Great wholesome food at this family diner. The Benedict's are super tasty as is most of their food. And with reasonable prices you can't go wrong. read more

It's cash only so watch out for that... Such friendly staff and exactly what you would expect from a local diner. Good food and a comfortable environment... makes you feel like your grandpa is cooking you breakfast :) read more

Wilson's Diner - American Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts