Early Bird
287 Main St, Kingston
(781) 585-4068
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Just went here for breakfast waited an incredibly long amount of time to be able to place an order and decided we just pay for our coffees Because the service was so poor. They then explained that the coffee, that was three dollars on the menu, was actually four dollars because “prices are going up and they’ll go out of business if they don’t do that“. When I explained, that that’s you know illegal they couldn’t care less. Also the coffee sucked. I never leave reviews critical of small businesses, but I won’t be back.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
We were really disappointed with our experience at Early Bird Café today. We stood at the front for about 25 minutes while my husband held our baby in her car seat, and not a single employee acknowledged us. We were the only ones waiting, and it wasn’t even that busy — several tables had just emptied. One staff member looked our way a few times but deliberately avoided approaching us. No greeting, no “good morning,” no offer to take our name or seat us. After standing there that long with a baby, we finally gave up and left. It was incredibly rude and unwelcoming. We won’t be back.
Heard this place was really good, so was disappointed. Went with my husband and stepdaughter. The place was cute and we sat in a nice alcove with lots of windows. The waitress came over right away and was pleasant and helpful. The food came out quickly. Unfortunately it wasn't that good. My husband ordered a hash omelet with American cheese. There was very little hash and no cheese. My stepdaughter said her avocado toast was delicious but the pancake was so so. The worst thing was breakfast was served with one piece of toast, ONE PIECE. Seriously that seemed really chintzy. Not terrible but we were not impressed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
I came here for my birthday with a friend, and while the food was okay and service was slow, what really ruined the experience was how we were treated. I have never been asked to leave a restaurant the way I was here. A manager (not our server) came over aggressively, cleared our cups without asking, and then told us we needed to leave because people were waiting. There was only one family waiting, and had she asked politely if we could wrap up, of course we would have. Instead we were being pushed out, which was shocking and incredibly rude, especially on my birthday.
I won’t be coming back and will be encouraging others to avoid this place as well.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
World class Chef Stephen Coe has once again put together a masterpiece. What a culinary experience, second to none.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Worst place ever. Staff was rude and not willing to fix any issues. Menu prices are not straight forward. They up charge for ingredients in an omelette that says Have it Your Way (3 eggs and choice of ingredients). $14. Then they charge for every ingredient. Menu is false advertising. No refills on tea for just a glass of hot water. Menu also does not state there is a charge for refill. Small portions. One slice of toast cut into two pieces counts as 2 pieces of toast. Worst part was they were not willing to abide by prices on menu and said there was nothing they could do. Any place of business should have someone on property that can handle issues. They argued and were belligerent. They could have easily fixed the situation with some decent customer service.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Checked website in advance to see if we could get mimosas. They were listed on the website and a mimosa was pictured on the Facebook page post for the restaurant the day before we arrived. However, when we got there, we were told they had no alcohol. Totally understand if a place doesn’t have alcohol, but don’t advertise it on your website menu and your social media post. Food was great for a diner, but the booth we were in was extremely uncomfortable and every time the person behind us moved, it felt like we were in an airline seat with a kid kicking the seat back. I would probably try a different place the next time I’m in town.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
We are foreigners, and find portions in the US too big, Early Bird offers a good variety that meets our needs and suits our pallettes. Better than most breakfasts we have eaten anywhere in the rest of the world!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time my wife and i truly enjoyed it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of my favorite local breakfast spots. I’ve tried everything on the menu from the traditional breakfast, Benedict to the omelets. You will not be disappointed. Everything is spectacular and cooked to perfection. I have never had a bad meal here. Been my go to spot for 9 years!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Multiple tables got food before us that came in 15 minutes after us. When the food came out it was ice cold and wouldn’t melt butter. They didn’t offer to help at all and said it’s causes it a side, rolling her eyes and walked away. This is a photo of the french toast. Not trying to complain however this is the first time I ever felt like I needed to leave a review.
Awesome place, i highly recommend it!
Despite the hallowed tradition of the morning meal, this establishment's breakfast is an affront to both palate and expectation. The French toast, ostensibly the centerpiece of indulgent comfort, arrives as a soggy, flavorless slab—its limp texture suggesting it was neither graced by proper egg batter nor acquainted with a skillet heated beyond lukewarm resignation. There is no golden crisp, no whisper of cinnamon, only the heavy-handed mediocrity of indifference.
The eggs, in their various purported preparations, are less cooked than coerced into lifeless submission. Scrambled, they resemble damp insulation more than anything edible—overcooked, underseasoned, and texturally offensive. The bacon, tragically, straddles the line between flaccid and burnt, a feat that would be impressive were it not so deeply unappetizing. It crackles with the hollow promise of crispness, but delivers only the taste of stale grease and despair.
The sausage, a cylinder of salt masquerading as protein, evokes no rustic comfort or savory satisfaction. Its rubbery casing and mealy interior suggest it was mass-produced in a factory where culinary standards go to die. As for the accompanying breakfast staples—pancakes, hash browns, toast—they suffer from a similar affliction: a complete absence of care, craft, or culinary conviction.
I nice place to seat and have a hot coffee early in the morning. You can actually seat outside and listen the birds singing early before 7am.
The food is amazing. Everything we get is always good.
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