Talk of the Town Diner
- Price Range: $
- Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
- Parking: Street
- Attire: Casual
- Good for Groups: No
- Good for Kids: Yes
- Takes Reservations: No
- Delivers: No
- Take-out: Yes
- Waiter Service: Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible: No
- Outdoor Seating: Yes
- Good for: Breakfast
- Alcohol: None
25 Reviews for Talk of the Town Diner
Solid diner fare. I had the strawberry pancakes, which actually had fresh strawberries and not those weird frozen mushy ones, and they were fluffy and yummy. The home fries lacked seasoning, but were cooked well, so with some more seasoning they could be really good. My husband had the Uncle Maurice's omelette, which featured a plethora of fresh vegetables. The best part of this meal? The iced tea! In my iced tea snobbery, I figured that I would get the iced tea and immediately discern that it originated from a machine. But no! Freshly brewed! And unsweetened! And they gave me lemon! So I'm giving them an extra star for that sweetness.
I love this place. The food is delicious and it's reasonably priced. And the service is really quick and friendly. And their hollandaise sauce is RIDICULOUS. We started going here because Deluxe Town Diner in Watertown is too expensive. But this place is just right.
I completely agree with all the points of Jenny's review, but I'll be generous and give them 3 stars, since I never had a bad meal here.
The food is very average, except for the pancakes which were exceptionally fluffy. I actually happen to like really thin griddle cakes, so its not a huge selling point for me, but I figure its good to note.
also I noticed they have kids working there - not that I mind, since they seemed to do a good job, but I dont know if they were even legally old enough to be working. I went early on a saturday morning & I did not see a single adult working in the place. whats up with that? I kind of feel a little weird about a bunch of 13 year olds cooking & serving me breakfast.
also I remember the food taking awhile to be served. I have no clue who they paid off for those "best breakfast" accolades. I also have no clue who would ever choose to come here when the amazing Deluxe Town Diner is right up the street.
This place is very much overrated.
Not impressive at all. Nothing special about the food.
The second best breakfast I found in Boston area (thats a mild joke, they have a banner that says best out front), nice people, always had good breakfast and did I say nice people? Small on the inside, nice back outdoor area with umbrellas. Excellent diner to add to some national diner list...
When I went here I was working construction and this is the perfect place to have some food if you are working hard and it isn't some crummy IHOP or Dennys. Check it out if your in the area you won't be disappointed.
Talk of the Town is one of my favorite greasy spoons in the area. I keep telling people that they are SO much BETTER than the neighboring Deluxe Town Diner, but folks just won't listen. They are near Watertown Square, a 1.5 minute walk from the very last stop on the #71 bus.
This place is smallish, so be prepared to wait on weekends. Staff is nice, and you'll sometimes see younger family members working in the family business, bussing tables, bringing out plates, learning to take orders, etc.
It draws local folks, families, working people of all ethnicities, speaking all sorts of languages. That other place, mentioned in my first paragraph is total YuppieWannaBeVille. Get it? Not Yuppies, but Yuppy wannabes, complete with double wide baby strollers, hot pink Crocs and all.
The food is yummy! BEST SAUSAGE LINKS around, guaranteed! Good home fries, good bacon. Other people have gotten more adventurous in their ordering, and no one I've gone with has had any real complaints.
Now, price wise, I think they are mildly overpriced. Not too bad, but I think they could stand to tone down the prices a little. It IS a greasy spoon afterall.
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I absolutely adore this place! it's probably the only place that I would never not want to go to in the Boston area, especially for breakfast. Their food is amazing, and totally worth getting up in the morning for! Their pancakes are excellent, and so are their eggs, and the ham and home fries. As a matter of fact, I still have yet to find something I don't like in their menu which totally explains why they won so many awards.... That's probably also why they have such demand which is best represented by the waiting that you must usually do when your trying to go. Despite their size they pack a bunch and their service is really really friendly and it feels just like home...
The music and atmosphere is kind of like being in a dinner, and they have pictures of Elvis and Monroe on the walls... The portions are just right and their scali toast is to die for. Their prices are ridiculously low and I also feel guilty paying so little for what I get! A+
The name suits this place as this truly deserves to be the talk of the town, one of the best breakfasts I have had around Boston. Portions were hearty and the service was good and prompt. Only have been one time, but definitely looking to return again soon. As for recommendations try the Kaz Jr (Steak and Eggs), the steak was mouthwatering and the 3 eggs that came with the meal looked more like six eggs, so it definitely fills you up. Only drawback is the diner is quite small but the quick service and friendly atmosphere makes wait times small.
This is one of my favorite diners in the area. Although it's a small place, and there's usually a line that can sometimes lead out the door on weekends, the food is good and the people are very friendly. I love coming here on a Saturday or Sunday morning for 2 eggs sunny side up, sausage and their scali toast. Mmmm...scali toast! It's perfect side to my eggs and a perfect start for any morning.
I live around the corner from here and finally got the chance to try it! The reviews are correct, in that the omelettes are huge but not fluffy, and the home fries are deliciously not greasy. The coffee was great and the pancakes were spectacular! Waiting for a table does stink but it's a tiny townie diner so what can you expect? My only peeve would be that there were so many people waiting that I felt rushed to finish my meal. A little pricier than IHOP but worth it.
They do accept credit cards.
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I went here once and ordered an omelette. At first I thought it was a mistake, because the omelette looked more like a pancake. It was flat and browned. It was actually really, really awful. It was so bad that I haven't ordered omelettes at restaurants since for fear that it would be as bad as it was at Talk of the Town. There are better greasy spoons around Watertown.
I've eaten here a few times, the first time I got Eggs Benedict and it was really good, I've tried some of their omelets and they are ok but on some days they tend to be a little greasy and over done. Their home fries are very good as opposed to some places that just haven't figured out how to make them correctly, I once got tater tots to go with my eggs at another restaurant and that was sacrilege! Anyway, I would recommend not getting Iced tea with your meal, mine always tastes like coffee, which I don't like, stick with the oj and a glass of water... or coffee if that is your cup of tea. (Sorry!) Also, They have mostly counter seats which is good when by yourself or with a small group, but I wouldn't go if you have a large group, it tends to get really busy and you'll wait for a while. Breakfast will run you about $10/12 plus tip.
For a small place the waitress can sure find herself a lot of busy work. I went over around 10 am and maybe 4 other groups were eating. I think I read the entire sports section and business section cover to cover before she came back.
The food was about average for diner grub. If I'm in Watertown again I'm going to THE SPOT on rte 20. Their bread is to die for.
There's really nothing to talk about here. The service is fast and friendly but the hours are short. It's definitely a family-run joint, and I can see they work hard. I feel like a heel for saying this, but I think the prices are a little high for diner food that is just about average. I ordered the eggs benedict with bacon and spinach ($9). The spinach was uncooked and scattered across the top while the English muffins were tough and the whole thing drowning in Hollandaise. I dislike the lack of parking, but I guess it's an OK place to grab some grub if you're looking for a greasy spoon that'll do the job quick.
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This place is ok.
It's great in nice weather when you can sit outside in their patio area, the inside isn't so hot.
The food is a typical greasy spoon diner, with daily specials that actually are special.
There is often a wait on weekends and with no one manning the line, you can get cut off by a douche bag if you are not paying attention/too hung over.
There is a big banner about it being "the best diner in Boston" I always wanna rip it down and take it over to the Deluxe town diner, 'cause that place is way better!
This is an ok greasy spoon cheap as hell diner.
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When I'm working on Saturdays, my husband and I make it a point to visit this place for breakfast. It's always packed so we sit at the bar and the service and food is always excellent. The prices are a little high for diner food, but you get what you pay for. The portions are huge and delicious.
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I work in the neighborhood so I had lunch here today (well, my meal was technically "breakfast" but it was at lunchtime). I was very impressed! For a diner, it was so much better than your typical greasy spoon. I was a bit picky and they totally delievered my high maintenance order with no problem (dry toast, light on the cheese, egg whites etc.).
I had an omelette with feta cheese and veggies. It actually had fresh mushrooms, tomatoes and spinach - nothing canned or frozen! My co-workers asparagus in his omelette was fresh too. And the homefries were big fried chunks of skin-on Red Bliss potatos without too much grease. Very good. My other co-worker had a turkey club and he was very happy to see that it was "real" turkey breast. He said the fries were good too.
We were all very impressed and surprised that at 1pm the place was pretty empty. They are only open til 2 though, so I imagine they do more business early in the day and weekends are probably much busier.
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A nice little place for a nice breakfast. Good place to take teenagers. It's that kind of food. Simple, excellent, comfort food. Nicely prepared. Always good, so far never adventurous.
To be fair it is not Deluxe Town Diner food, which is awesome, but tends toward artsy. So I think of Talk of the Town as complimentary to Deluxe Town Diner instead of as competition. For example, Lipton Tea vs. Camomile. Both good, just different. Some days you want one, others days the other.
The room is clean and in the winter smallish. If you go to the Talk of the Town in the summer, you can sit in the courtyard which is very nice. In the winter sit on the far side and you get a decent view of the Charles River.
Service has always been very good and fast. Another plus if you are bringing teenagers.
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There's a big sign on this place that says something like, "New England's Best Breakfast," according to Channel 7 news. I don't watch Channel 7 news (I watch 5), but that sign was enough to catch my attention. Breakfast is by far the best meal of the day, unless dinner involves a porterhouse steak or some New York sicilian pizza.
So we went a few weeks back to try something new in the area. It's a cozy, roadside diner sort of place with a good breakfast menu. The omelette was extra cheesy, which is perfect if you like cheese, but it wasn't fluffy. The eggs were a little runny and flat. The home fries and pancakes were great, though, and those are two breakfast items I'm really picky about. I'll have to update this review when I stop back in to try some french toast. I don't know if it deserves best breakfast in all New England, but it is a good spot.
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Love this place. There's usually a line but it moves quickly. There are mostly kids who work there but they are fast and friendly. The food never disappoints - again, fast and fresh.
Pretty solid breakfast joint. The banner on the front declares "Best Breakfast in New England," and while I'm not sure about that, Talk of the Town makes a damn fine breakfast. Bonus for summer months: they have a courtyard in the back, and you can enjoy your breakfast al fresco, if you so desire. Good times.
Downside: no parking. But in these days of 100-degree temps, who needs cars anyway?
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Great place for brunch. A little gem with the best breakfast in town.
Talk of the Town Diner is a small family-owned and run place serving freshly made food. It's in a weird location - on a busy street near Watertown Square, but worth trying to find parking for.
The place is very small and the decor is a little dated, but the food is what you come here for. They serve standard breakfast/brunch items - but all done very very well. I always get either the perfectly cooked eggs benedict with homemade hollandaise sauce or the fluffy belgian waffle liberally sprinkled with fresh fruit. My sister is a big fan of their blueberry pancakes.
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My all time favorite breakfast place in Watertown. Their service is always really quick even when they are busy. Every item in my order always tastes freshly made, not like it's been sitting around all morning like some other places. They have great outdoor seating in the summer too.
I went here for the first time today with my five year old twins. We all loved it! I've been driving by for months meaning to stop in and made a point of it today.
The decor is great- red bricks set off with black and white pictures of various celebrities. Everything tastes better when you are gazing at a photo of Elvis when he was young and sexy! The diner itself is very clean and neat.
We opted to sit at the counter (spinning chairs... that's a no brainer!) and were waited on by Nicole. She was very nice and chatted it up with the kids. We ordered and were amazed by how quickly our food showed up!
My favorite of the items we ordered was definitely the french toast-I'd give it alone a five star rating! It was made with scali bread and had just the right amount of cinnamon. Delicious! My eggs were cooked perfectly- just the way I ordered them- and the home fries were crunchy and flavorful. The pancakes were a little heavy for my tastes, but still hot and cooked just right.
We had a great time and will definitely be back!
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i'll start off by saying that i am a deluxe town diner girl all the way. this place is somehow deemed the 'best breakfast in boston', which i don't quite understand. a little strange. there isn't anything truly special about the talk of the town diner. they don't go above and beyond being your typical diner. it's more of a 3 1/2 stars type of place.
but, anytime i do come here, i actually enjoy myself. pictures of elvis and marilyn cover the walls, it's a little tacky but whatever. music from the 50s and 60s echo throughout the place, and the counter is really where i enjoy sitting. good coffee, great, fast service, and kick ass homefries that rival even some of my most favorite diners.
but, the thing that mostly sucks about this place is if there's a WAIT. there isn't anyone taking names, so you have to stand in a line, and hope that no one cuts you off, while also paying attention to what opens up in case your party is smaller than the ones in front of you. it's actually the main reason why i RARELY come here, it's a freakin' headache!!
but, we got up early and went here this past weekend. it was tasty, and we didn't have a wait. but by the time we were done, the line was out the door. those people probably starved.
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