Went to eat here twice now.would not be a bad place if the cooks listen to what the customer wants..i feel bad for the waitress they clearly do it on purpose..both times the cooks acted like children and both times cooks frustrated to different waitresses bc they don't want to read the ticket.. Also if you watch them they are womanizing illegals
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Monie Love
As a first-time customer I can't wait to be back. You can tell the regulars are regulars for a reason, the bacon egg and cheese was the best I've had in YEARS.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich
Mister Personality
Been going here since I was little. The new owners as of (2023) are very nice and the food is great! I will continue to keep coming back!!!Parking: Park on the side of building is easier.Kid-friendliness: Plenty of choices and room.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dennis Franklin
Amazing. Went there randomly and will definitely be returning. French toast is delicious. Writing this review makes me want to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joshua Giddens
Authentic mom & pop style restaurant with great service and tasty options for breakfast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
genesis duque
New to the area and am happy to have found a diner with great food and service. The owner and her family are kind are hospitable. They create a great atmosphere by decorating and hosting events for the holidays, which I love. Food is made right in front of you and is served quickly. Also, the bacon and French toast is amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Toast, Home Fries, Bacon Egg and Cheese on a Roll, Breakfast Sandwich
Candice Rufino
My husband and I decided to try The Big Tomato for a Sunday morning breakfast for takeout. I ordered through Google: 3 pancakes ($7.99), a cheese omelet ($10.59), a side of bacon ($3) and a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich ($5). Everything with tax and the convenience fee, it came to $30.24. During pickup, my husband saw it was really clean in there with such old-fashioned decor. We get back home to find only two pancakes, a very slim sausage, barely any egg and cheese sandwich and a tiny omelet. We quickly regretted placing this order. I called to let them know there were only two pancakes in the to-go container. She offered to make us another pancake, which I declined and requested a refund. I got an email stating she only refunded me $1! So they're meaning to tell me two pancakes only cost $6.99? I doubt it! Their prices are all over the place for their items and don't make any sense. $10.59 for an omelet alone with no including sides???? Really??? We've gotten bigger egg sandwiches elsewhere for a more reasonable price, too. This was a massive disappointment. You can definitely say we won't be returning as they totally ripped us off!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bruce Smilowitz
I have been going to the Big Tomato since 1980 so I have enjoyed John's cooking for a long time. I'm happy for John's retirement, but would miss the perfectly thin omelets and home fries.My friend and I went today and the recipes have been passed on to the new chef. We will be back to enjoy many more breakfasts there.New grill, stools and booths and same ambience, service and ? wallpaper.Please support the new Big Tomato.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omelette Onions Potatoes and Cheese, Home Fries
MELISA GONZALEZ
The Philly cheesteak is phenomenal!!!Now open for lunch!6am to 3pm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
carol bobrowsky
Been going here for over 30 years and the food here is the best!! John, the owner, remembers everyone’s name. The pancakes are literally to die for if you enjoy crepe style pancakes. I do!!! I do!!! If this is a place you haven’t tried yet because the ambiance is a little iffy , go here!!
Looking forward to trying this with the new owers.5 stars ⭐ is for the prior owner!Good luck John enjoy your retirement. Hope the new owners don't change this Poughkeepsie main stay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Gonzalez
the bacon egg and cheese is very tasty with the home fries and the attention is very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Talal Jabari
We were looking for a diner for breakfast, but the options were slim. Fortunately for us, we found The Big Tomato.There were several tables available, but we opted to sit at the counter, and it wasn't long before a quiet diner turned into Grand Central (luckily after we got our food).I got the turkey and cheese omelet, which was gooey on the inside (a big plus), the home fries, and an order of corned beef hash. Combined, it was the right portion size for me.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Linda Loftus
We wanted a MY COUSIN VINNY restaurant experience and we got it. Loved the place. Food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ben Furriel
My first visit, the Big Tomato looks to be a local institution. For good reason. Good simple cooking with good value and a friendly atmosphere.Do yourself a favor and stop infor a meal. Do the neighborhood a favor and spend a few dollars locally
Went to eat here twice now.would not be a bad place if the cooks listen to what the customer wants..i feel bad for the waitress they clearly do it on purpose..both times the cooks acted like children and both times cooks frustrated to different waitresses bc they don't want to read the ticket.. Also if you watch them they are womanizing illegals
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
As a first-time customer I can't wait to be back. You can tell the regulars are regulars for a reason, the bacon egg and cheese was the best I've had in YEARS.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Breakfast Sandwich
Been going here since I was little. The new owners as of (2023) are very nice and the food is great! I will continue to keep coming back!!!Parking: Park on the side of building is easier.Kid-friendliness: Plenty of choices and room.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing. Went there randomly and will definitely be returning. French toast is delicious. Writing this review makes me want to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Authentic mom & pop style restaurant with great service and tasty options for breakfast!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
New to the area and am happy to have found a diner with great food and service. The owner and her family are kind are hospitable. They create a great atmosphere by decorating and hosting events for the holidays, which I love. Food is made right in front of you and is served quickly. Also, the bacon and French toast is amazing!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Toast, Home Fries, Bacon Egg and Cheese on a Roll, Breakfast Sandwich
My husband and I decided to try The Big Tomato for a Sunday morning breakfast for takeout. I ordered through Google: 3 pancakes ($7.99), a cheese omelet ($10.59), a side of bacon ($3) and a sausage, egg and cheese sandwich ($5). Everything with tax and the convenience fee, it came to $30.24. During pickup, my husband saw it was really clean in there with such old-fashioned decor. We get back home to find only two pancakes, a very slim sausage, barely any egg and cheese sandwich and a tiny omelet. We quickly regretted placing this order. I called to let them know there were only two pancakes in the to-go container. She offered to make us another pancake, which I declined and requested a refund. I got an email stating she only refunded me $1! So they're meaning to tell me two pancakes only cost $6.99? I doubt it! Their prices are all over the place for their items and don't make any sense. $10.59 for an omelet alone with no including sides???? Really??? We've gotten bigger egg sandwiches elsewhere for a more reasonable price, too. This was a massive disappointment. You can definitely say we won't be returning as they totally ripped us off!
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
I have been going to the Big Tomato since 1980 so I have enjoyed John's cooking for a long time. I'm happy for John's retirement, but would miss the perfectly thin omelets and home fries.My friend and I went today and the recipes have been passed on to the new chef. We will be back to enjoy many more breakfasts there.New grill, stools and booths and same ambience, service and ? wallpaper.Please support the new Big Tomato.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Omelette Onions Potatoes and Cheese, Home Fries
The Philly cheesteak is phenomenal!!!Now open for lunch!6am to 3pm
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Been going here for over 30 years and the food here is the best!! John, the owner, remembers everyone’s name. The pancakes are literally to die for if you enjoy crepe style pancakes. I do!!! I do!!! If this is a place you haven’t tried yet because the ambiance is a little iffy , go here!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
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Looking forward to trying this with the new owers.5 stars ⭐ is for the prior owner!Good luck John enjoy your retirement. Hope the new owners don't change this Poughkeepsie main stay.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
the bacon egg and cheese is very tasty with the home fries and the attention is very
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were looking for a diner for breakfast, but the options were slim. Fortunately for us, we found The Big Tomato.There were several tables available, but we opted to sit at the counter, and it wasn't long before a quiet diner turned into Grand Central (luckily after we got our food).I got the turkey and cheese omelet, which was gooey on the inside (a big plus), the home fries, and an order of corned beef hash. Combined, it was the right portion size for me.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
We wanted a MY COUSIN VINNY restaurant experience and we got it. Loved the place. Food was delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My first visit, the Big Tomato looks to be a local institution. For good reason. Good simple cooking with good value and a friendly atmosphere.Do yourself a favor and stop infor a meal. Do the neighborhood a favor and spend a few dollars locally
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5