44 Best Diners near Watertown

“What a fun place!! Like stepping back in time in the best sense and the food and service and everything is top notch. We will definitely be back!!“

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

“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.“

“Great wait staff…..coffee delicious“

“great food, great service, and very friendly. worked with my nut allergy, which can be hard to find sometimes. Definitely worth check out if your in the area!“

“So this place is wonderful. Our server Dawn F. was the best sweetest dinner lady every. Man could she make us laugh. other then wonderful service the good was great. Perfect portions, taste and price. We definitely will be coming back.“

“Good food. Pleasant atmosphere“

“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.“

“Great food, great service. Classic 1948 stainless steel diner. Convenient onsite parking.“

“S&S is OPEN for deli takeout during this time from 11am- 7pm. Curbside pickup. Enter only at front door 1334 Cambridge St.“

“This place was great!! Highly recommend! Awesome atmosphere!“

“I just wanted to say that I think that andys dinner is a blessing to be in̈in to get break fast or lunch but I just wanted to say something to all of the staff members I not mad with no one it's just me and I been seeing the doctor s all the time my brothehas been driving me everywhere God bless everyone's“

“First time and won’t be the last. Had the One heck of a fine sandwich with red bliss home fries so good! And a perfect mimosa to wash it all down. Great service too !“

“Delicious food & friendly staff. What more can I say?“

“Absolutely fabulous! Great food, excellent service!“

“One of a kind Service! Great home cooking“

“10/30/25 Thursday. Came here today for an early lunch. Haven’t been here since a decade ago it’s been remodeled it’s so bright and clean and modernized! When I came here it was dark and dime lit. The place was clean welcoming and the staff was friendly! I got an order of the fish and chips and coleslaw, instead of fries I got onion rings. The fish was cooked perfectly it wasn’t oily and the fish was not made with a heavy batter it was a balanced amount. The onion rings also cooked excellent fresh tasting and both dishes tasted like they used fresh grease not day old. My server was attentive, friendly busy, but always kept an eye out if I needed anything! Great customer service! For dessert got the key lime pie. Great tasting dessert cake was moist rich frosting but not to sweet. Very please with everything the service and the food will definitely come back to try more in the menu! Love the new look of the place very warm vibe inside.“

“Great food, great prices, great service and bottomless great coffee at this diner-style cafe. You won’t find many of these around any more and this one is a treasure!“

“Great service and food We had the steak and eggs. Was great quality“

“I'm 38. Tried them for the first time at 15 and still go to this day. Same staff, same food, same atmosphere and I love that they stayed true to themselves amongst all the change around them. The food is A+... and staff is friendly. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.“

“Cozy little diner with nostalgic decor and wonderful breakfast. Expect a slight wait on Sunday mornings, but if you’re not in a rush, this place will hit the spot for your good ole fashioned breakfast. Rebecca was very attentive and kept the waitlist moving.“

“yummy breakfast potatoes with perfect seasoning. delicious. you will leave full, happy and ready for a nap. blt sandwich was a masterpiece“

“Good food very nice service“

“I very rarely write any review. I drive 25 minutes regularly to eat here. Food is always cooked perfect and made with love. Quality ingredients. Homemade delicious soups.“

“Nice diner in Dedham. The service was great and the place was clean. We ordered the egg breakfast with French toast, steak omelet with avocado and avocado toast on sourdough. We also ordered hot chocolate and strawberry & banana crepes that were delicious. The portions are good sized and the prices are reasonable. Definitely lots of townies and that's a great sign. The food was tasty but the home fries need some seasoning.“

“Best steak and eggs breakfast around. Teddy’s never disappoints.“

“Great food to eat an good serving“

“excelente ubicación,presentación de platillos y atención“

“Had the flat iron Benny, amazing!“

“Delicious, delicious moussaka! And a friendly waitress even as you could tell she was busy.“

“It's a diner on the outskirts of the hood; a local hole in the wall dive that dish out great food! What ever you order will taste exactly how its supposed to!! I had the steak & cheese on a sub roll w/ steak fries 😋 Bestie had grits w/ spicy beef sausage and she loved that. The grits looked really good 👍🏾 we also had mimosas that were great!“

“Excellent Breakfast With great service“

“This breakfast and lunch restaurant is homey and offers an extensive menu of both breakfast and lunch items. The prices are reasonable and portions generous. They have vegan friendly, gluten-free as well as the typical cafe fare. Something for everyone.“

“Food is decently priced compared to the area. The Carne Asada plate is not their forte but they do have great burgers and omelets. No truck parking. You can park on the side of the road but it's not that convenient. They do have delivery however and they're fast and friendly. If you're delivering to the Boston Market or the New England Market then hit this place up for a nice freshly cooked meal.“

“Just had Swanton Street Diner's food (via GrubHub). for the first time. Delicious, huge quantities, all top Notch ingredients.and prices that remind me of the good old days before the pandemic. My Wife LOVED the chicken stir fry and she is picky about food I was impressed by my contractor's breakfast. Best home fries I've had in twenty years. looking forward to working our way through your menu one item at a time. Five***** stars“

“Leo’s is a great place that has a friendly staff and great breakfast and lunch food with speedy service. Highly recommended.“

“Absolutely fantastic place for breakfast . Been going there for over 40 years - always exceeds expectations . Franny is a spectacular server . Worth the trip and wait if all booths ad the bar are full.“

“Great Service and great food“

“My grandfather used to eat here when he was in college and it was all he could afford. We still eat here on a regular basis because it reminds us of him, but also because it’s a great old school diner, and one of the few places in Boston where you can get served food 24/7. I strongly recommend getting breakfast, a burger, or a coffee frappe. Any of the eggs Benedict varieties are excellent.“

“Solid, classic diner spot for breakfast. My wife and I visited for the first time this morning. The decor has an old-fashioned diner vibe—simple, cozy, and welcoming. Parking was a bit of a challenge, but we found a spot after a loop around the block.

The food was good overall. Nothing blew us away, but the classic breakfast staples were prepared well. I was impressed by the fruit cup—larger and fresher than what you usually see at similar places. I ordered the cinnamon French toast, which wasn’t overly sweet but was filling and tasty. I also got a side of hash browns and bacon. The bacon was perfectly crispy (the only way bacon should be, in my opinion), and the hash browns were surprisingly crisp despite not being fried.

My wife tried the chicken and waffles, which were fine—basically a standard waffle with a couple of chicken tenders on top. The chicken was a bit tough, and the waffle was pretty basic. She mentioned that it might have been better with an egg on top, like an eggs Benedict, to tie it all together.

Overall, this seems like a solid spot for a classic diner breakfast. Eggs, pancakes, French toast, bacon, and omelets are probably safe bets. We’ll definitely be back. It was also a nice touch when the kitchen made a point to thank us on our way out.“

“Lovely experience on a rainy Sunday. Service was great along with very tasty food“

“our favorite spot in Roslindale“

“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! 😊“

“Jimmy’s Family Restaurant is an absolute gem! From the moment we walked in, we were greeted with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that truly made us feel like family. The breakfast was outstanding! Fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. Everything was cooked perfectly, from the eggs and pancakes to the crispy bacon and home fries.
Service was quick without ever feeling rushed, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality and portions you get. If you’re looking for a classic, comforting breakfast spot with amazing food and service, Jimmy’s Family Restaurant is the place to go. We’ll definitely be back again!“