48 Best Breakfast Restaurants near Melrose

“The breakfast is probably the best I ever had . I had the 2 eggs kielbasa with home fries. Home fries were amazing ! Toast was nice and buttery Kielbasa was cooked to perfection and eggs were perfect sunny . Friendliness and Hospitality of the staff were amazing ! . Definitely coming back again with my friends and family .“

“We were looking for breakfast that we could order ahead and would also be delicious. Sunny Girl fit the bill perfectly. We ordered our sandwiches en route and rhey were ready, waiting, and hot when we got there. It was early in the morning and we didn't hsve to wait long before we headed back out and on our way.

It was hard to take a great photograph while walking around, but I promise you the breakfast grilled cheese was delicious! Highly recommend.“

“The mimosas are amazing!!“

“This location has seating inside which is why I like this location better than the original. Clean facilities. Nice staff. No public restrooms. On the expensive side so bring your credit cards 💳. Give this place a try if you’re in the area. We will definitely be going back.“

“I expected more than corned beef out of a can from the description on the menu. The home fries were cold. Good sized portions and the service was adequate. We chose another breakfast place for the next day. Great location, though, in a walkable neighborhood .“

“Lovely spot, thoroughly enjoyed my fish & chips, the DJ was also great!“

“Incredible customer service, the kind that is rare to find! Above and beyond! The pastries are delicious. The Cruffins are light, airy and just the right amount of sweetness. We support small businesses, and this one is a hidden gem!“

“The breakfast sandwiches from here are sooo good and its even better that you can customize all of them too... for me- this place is up there in the best spots to eat in Boston. So flavourful with flexible and personable staff, reasonable prices and a relaxing atmosphere to sit by the window and enjoy.“

“Excellent breakfast, have eaten at Java Grind and Grill more than a few times and every time the breakfast has been delicious and the coffee is even better. Service is great and the atmosphere very welcoming. Best kept secret in Stoneham, hope it lasts.“

“Food was great I've had Mike and Patty's twice both times food was delicious only constructive criticism I have is with the app it doesn't allow for you to customize as you please for example had the steak and cheese. The first day came out awesome week. Later was trying to try the bomb steak and cheese.
But I don't eat mushrooms, and it didn't allow me to take out the mushrooms only what cheese I wanted, or if I wanted cheese or not.
That's my only complaint.“

“Excelente lugar, la comida deliciosas y muy buena atención“

“I stopped by on a whim and found my new favorite brunch spot. Delicious, fresh food and great service. Reasonably priced and clean dining area. I will be back!“

“Food has been unbelievable each time we eat here! The biscuits and gravy are one of the best I’ve had.“

“My wife and I were in Wakefield to purchase car and when we were finished we realized we had not eaten all day. We found this gem of a diner. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. The food was outstanding. I started with the beef stew. it was excellent. It was not to salty, you could tell it was homemade the flavor brought me back to childhood. My wife started with the chicken and rice soup which she said was also fantastic, once again not to salty. I had the hot turkey sandwich with gravy. The gravy was outstanding. My wife had the teriyaki chicken stir-fry which was delicious. We needed the meal by brining home 6 raisin oatmeal cookies. I would highly recommend North Ave. Diner if you are in the area.“

“Visiting from MN and we will always come back here when we’re in MA. 🥹 Every one of the staff were smiling and so so sweet, we felt overwhelmingly welcomed as soon as we walked in. Food is 10/10! Wish we could take this little cafe back home with us. Thank you Aldo and family for a memorable experience. Wish you and yours all the best! ❤️“

“Fantastic, friendly, super fast service. Some of the best breakfast you'll ever have. Jennifer was absolutely superb today. 👏 Highly recommended.“

“If you're looking for the most delicious breakfast sandwich that you've ever had in the world ??? come here!!!!??????
I had bacon,egg and cheese and sausage egg and cheese!!!! Delectimo!!!!???????

Note; Hours 4 am- 12pm m-f - 4am- 1pm ss“

“My daughter & her boyfriend treated me for breakfast, here, for my first time. It's a favorite of hers that she use to frequent w/ my granddaughter. I ordered off of the "Specials Menu" consisting of Avacado Toast on Sour Dough, with crispy bacon [which I love!], accompanied by scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese & a side of real potato hashbrowns. Delicious! Our waiter was very accomodating, & friendly. The other waitress there was also complimentary & gracious. While enjoying our food, the owner came from the kitchen, to make his rounds to the different customers for a little chit chat. An added bonus was viewing all of the different artwork that hung on the walls. I like the area. It's in walking distance to the ocean; as well as not far from where I now reside. Looking forward to another outing ! ~ Patchouli Gal ✌️😉“

“Outstanding food and service. Will come back every time we are on Wakefield.“

“I'm here nearly every day before work and the food, drinks, and staff are all equally exceptional. The only coffee shop that's batting 1000 on a perfect drink every time.“

“Stopped here for the Hungry man… for $16. The food was OK. The potatoes were cold with hot spots. They put the cold butter on the hot pancakes, never figured out why they’d do that. But, there are something’s in the world I’ll never understand. If I am in the area, I’d consider Freddy’s or go to McDonalds and cut the cost in half.“

“Went a few weeks ago Saturday morning and went back again today, 12/28 in the morning. Good food and service. However there are only 4 booths and high stools. I can’t sit on a high stool and I know that someday there won’t be any tables available. Otherwise great place.“

“Fantastic service , great food“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I’ve been following Full Circle Diner on Instagram ever since I moved to Virginia and have been counting down the days until I could finally try it in person—and wow, it exceeded every expectation.

The Nutella French toast was next-level indulgent, the breakfast burrito was packed with flavor and perfectly done, and the cold brew? Unreal. Easily one of the best I’ve had anywhere.

You can tell so much care goes into the food, the vibe, and the overall experience. Full Circle totally lives up to the hype and then some. Worth the wait, worth the trip, and already can’t wait to come back. 👏☕️🍳

Also, shout out to the amazing staff! The beautiful owner even sat with us to check-in, and the servers were so friendly and attentive! So warm and welcoming !“

“One of my top breakfast choices in Boston. This is probably the best deal in the city of Boston for Breakfast. The plates are so well seasoned and plenty of food. I love the patty sausage and eggs cheese plate with grits. In addition, I love their corned beef hash.

It is cash only but definitely worth it!

This is a sleeper in Boston. If you don't go here, you are definitely missing out on a great breakfast and deal. Staff has been there forever and are very nice.“

“Great place to eat breakfast we always leave full love their home squeezed orange juice“

“Great local coffee shop. Excellent breakfast sandwiches and coffee. Always friendly. Phone App. Makes it easy to place order on line and pick-up.“

“CLASSIC CAFE OFFERS DELICIOUS BREAKFAST/LUNCH AT VERY REASONABLE PRICES. THE CAFE HAS A WARM, NEIGHBORHOOD ATMOSPHERE. THERE IS PLENTY OF PARKING.“

“great service and food at reasonable prices“

“If you want a hometown diner feel, this is the place to go! Went for breakfast here this morning and it was great! The service, food and staff were awesome. I just had surgery on my hand and I mentioned to my cousin how an omelette would be easier to eat then picking up a sandwich. The waitress quickly chimed in and told me the cook will cut it into fours for me! I would recommend this place to anyone! 😊“

“We were recently staying in Boston and had planned to visit The Thornton as it was nearby to our hotel. We were impressed with the service and more importantly the food and ended up visiting three out of the four mornings that we were in Boston. Highly recommend visiting.“

“Went for the first time and everything was great!!“

“This business is a hidden gem! I got 2 platters of assorted wraps and bagel sandwiches for a business lunch and it was a big hit! Be sure to check out this wonderful family owned business!“

“Always a nice place to have a really good breakfast and just relax and chat . I a have always liked how Hansi & staff,takes great care to make you all feel welcomed. He and all workers so hard to please you and I love Lox and Eggs and not many places make that any more . Lunch is always excellent and fresh. I love it and love it that it is local great service always . Thank you ,you must try it really Good“

“Went for breakfast with my husband and grandmother. The server was super friendly and attentive. The food came out quickly and to our surprise, large portions and delicious! I loved the French Toast! Highly recommend!!“

“Great wait staff…..coffee delicious“

“No mind blowing “vibes” but food and quickness of it being ready are 100. Cash only. Went to Mike and Patty’s in high rise and they had no bacon so we left and found this place. 2 egg, toast, homefries and bacon with coffee for two was $20. Total. Hells yeah and ready by the time the change hit my hand.“

“I've often walked past this great place during my daily walks. The blinds were always down, so I thought it wasn't open. However, when my sister visited from Quincy earlier this week, we decided to have breakfast there. Peter’s Sunrise did not disappoint. Everything was delicious. My sister even said the toast was the best she had ever had at a breakfast restaurant. The coffee is good too. The service was welcoming as well. Today will be my 4th time having breakfast there. I highly recommend it.“

“This place is great. I am not a breakfast person so I go for lunch. Two great items are the burgers and the fried haddock sandwich with steak fries. Burger always cooked the way you like it. I like well done. Fried haddock is considered a special item but usually available. This is delicious if you like fried items. I am there every Saturday for lunch. Give this place a try. You will not regret it.“

“Busy and the workers go through so many customers so quickly! I think the part that I liked the most is how genuinely nice the team members were.

The 1 star deduction is because there were very few seats at the side bar, and I overheard many other customers complain under their breath that they couldn't find a seat.

Dunkin Donuts coffee isn't as strong as at other places, but it sure tastes good!“

“Came here by total accident. Seriously … I was thinking of a different restaurant when I accidentally clicked on this one. So happy for the mistake because this place is so quaint and yummy!!!

From the outside … and honestly on the inside too, it’s very underwhelming. However, once you experience the home town friendliness and delicious, diner-like food, you really forget about the ambiance and instead … enjoy the diner-next-door vibes and hominess.

The place is small, but I appreciated the online “waitlist” feature. It goes by a lot quicker than expected. I had to re-put myself on the waitlist cuz we weren’t at the restaurant yet. This place also has a “order at the counter” first and then get seated situation, which helps things move along and turn tables over, but I’d have to say that this is my least favorite part. You get more fast food vibes than dining in vibes.

The food, however, was definitely worth it. They have a large menu with amazing coffee drinks. The coffee drink I got was probably my favorite part. The food is also really good and feels like breakfast without being too greasy and heavy feeling. I came here for breakfast, but I definitely want to try their lunch menu too. I’m glad my family and I stumbled on this place by accident cuz I definitely discovered a gem in the rough.“

“When I lived in Dorchester, I could hardly believe how old this is. Build 84 years before this became a country outstanding! There are a lot of historical buildings in Boston, they are a must-see when you visit. Just try to street clear of the Mass ave nonsense.“

“Delicious food and excellent services. Very clean and friendly. Hard working and very good people. Best food around. Definitely try this restaurante.“

“This place fixed my jet lag... First time in Boston, first place I went, ordered the Capitol Breakfast. Pancakes are the best, sausage and eggs delicious too, and great coffee.
Small business with friendly staff, lots of regular customers, great place to just sit and relax. Felt like I'd been coming here for years.“

“Small neighborhood greasy spoon diner with generous portions and an excellent breakfast menu. Numerous daily specials including omelets, stuffed French toast and benedicts. I had the William Wallace omelet with fresh apples inside for a sweet savory and my girlfriend had one with avocado, broccoli and spinach. Service was polite and self service coffee was available. Not necessarily a destination for brunch but a nice place if you live in the neighborhood.“

“Not sure what the negative reviews are about...

This location is fantastic. My dad and I ate here on New Years Day. It was pretty busy for a holiday and considering the weather was bad. I got the original pancakes and I'm not sure what my dad got. Food was fantastic, literally the best pancakes I've ever had. Service was also very good. I'm definitely coming back.

I think some people just love to complain. No complaints from me. We were in and out in under 40 minutes. Food is delicious“

“I don't know if he was the owner or just one of the employees there, but the gentleman name Assiss was super awesome! My friend and I were a bit famished, but didn't want to buy food just yet. We both had something small in mind to hold us over. Muffins popped into my mind. We saw and drove by Mass Hole Donuts and thought of trying is, but didn't quite want sugar. We kept driving down the street when we saw Magnificent Muffin. We slightly passed it and immediately placed the vehicle in reverse and parked right out front. We got out only to find out they had just closed. The guy was behind the counter and I was pleading with him to open the door and he did. He told us he was out of muffins as they go fast. We were bummed. When he saw our reaction he offered to make us something else. We both ordered jalapeno bagels with cream cheese. He ended i'm finding a few tiny muffins left and gave it to us. The whole experience, the food everything was spectacular.Thank you, sir. We appreciate you!“

“This may sound silly but I had the best breakfast sandwich of my life here this morning. Everyone in my 4 person party were thrilled with their choices (3 breakfast sandwiches and a grilled and buttered blueberry muffin and side of sausage) I’m not a big egg fan but the sandwich sounded so good. The eggs were cooked perfectly and balanced with the right amount of meat and cheese. The English muffin was cooked to a perfect crisp. Not only that but EVERYONE working there was so friendly and welcoming. It was our last day in Boston and I only regret not finding this place sooner. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I’ll be thinking about that breakfast sandwich for a long time.“