Great little spot for breakfast in town. They also serve dinner as well although it can't comment on that. I had the avocado toast, my son had a pancake, and my husband had the French Toast and hash browns. Everything was delicious. I even purchased a super cute mug to go. Service was efficient and we only had to wait about 5 minutes to be seated although we came around 10 am on a Monday. Definitely expensive, but the prices almost everywhere on this island seem to be inflated a bit. read more

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We got the french toast, spicy thai curry scramble, and a blueberry pancake. The food was all really good, but it was pretty pricey. We went on a Thursday and waited around 25 minutes for a table. They don't have a notification system so you just have to wait around the restaurant for your name to be called. read more

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They never let me down. I ak says look forward to a serving of their black eyed peas for breakfast. They open promptly at 7:00 each morning. A definite must every time I hit the island. read more

Black-Eyed Susan's - Logo - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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This is a low four rating. While I wasn't blown away by dinner at Black Eyed Susan's, it was low key, and fine and we were able to snag a last minute reservation. The appetizers were drastically over-priced and very average, but entrees were better. The famed tuna app wasn't as grand as remembered and pretty generic and the salad was also not memorable for a steep price tag. The outdoor patio is charming and inside is so cozy in a diner setting way. They are very much known for their brunch - which does not take rezzies, while dinner does. Brunch is a classic Nantucket choice, as long as you don't mind a wait, dinner is solid. BYOB! read more

Had a great experience here! Went 2x while on the island and highly rec if you're craving eggs and pancakes! I tried both the blueberry and buttermilk pancake and both were light and delicious. The blueberry one was super special with the sweet bitterness of the blueberries really put these over the top! The egg white veggie scramble was perfectly seasoned and just overall very delicious. The scramble also came up with a side + oatmeal toast which is lovely touch. Service was speedy and attentive. Very good wait staff! Loved sitting at the counter too. PS! I do want to mention this breakfast spot is very pricey but the portion sizes are large. Most spots on the island are expensive so it's not surprising but definitely steep. read more

Black-Eyed Susan's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Judging from the lines to get into this place, we figured it had to be good. We lucked out when we got there because we got to go in immediately. We went for breakfast, and it was delicious. Every place in Nantucket seems to be small, that is how Black Eyed Susan's is. You get close. But the food is worth it. I would've loved to have seen what their dinner menu was. read more

Great little place for a home cooked vibe. Attentive staff, tastey meal! There can be a wait sometimes, but India street is not a bad place to if one has to wait. read more

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Really great and affordable brunch on the island with some pretty unique offerings! Surprised by the low ish ratings so hoping to boost. BES was recommended to us by a friend who really enjoyed their spicy thai curry scramble so of course we got it. The curry was definitely on the lighter/subtle side and wasn't all that spicy - could've used a stronger kick but still tasty overall. We also had the breakfast sandwich which came out piping hot but was so good and fresh. The sauce was delicious. The sides of hash brown were so incredibly light, airy and fresh. They didn't leave us feeling heavy and were just perfect. We also had to try a side of linguica as we don't typically see those on brunch menus and they went so well with the hash brown. There was maybe a 15-20 min wait on a Sunday morning but our server was so sweet. We were pleasantly surprised by this meal and would definitely recommend. read more

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Fantastic breakfast! Wonderful menu and excellent service. Comfort food in diner style. Maryellen was a wonderful waitress and added to our great experience! Worth the wait (if line is long) read more

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A very cute spot but unfortunately my food left little to be desired. I ordered the avocado toast and it was more like Sabra guacamole bread. For the price I was very unimpressed. The other diners got the breakfast sand which was much better. read more

Our Server Jo was a sweetie and very patient with our group of 6. It was restaurant week in Nantucket and we made reservations for outside since COVID is now making a comeback. There were about 5 appetizers to choose from and about 6 entrees and then 1 dessert choice. I went with my sisters - two of whom are VERY picky eaters, one of them could not find any appetizer she would eat, and only one entree. But again she eats like a toddler, and no onions, no cheese, no ingredient she has never heard of, etc, etc. She did find an entree she liked (thank goodness). I had the squash hushpuppies which were delish, served nice and hot outta the fryer. My entree was the pork served over lentils..the Pork was fall apart tender - and there was a little but of spice to it. The portion was huge and I got to take 1/2 of it home. I do wish there was more than one dessert option, though the one they had was indeed tasty - it was like a chess pie. What I really loved about it was that they really had the salt to sweet ratio on point! read more

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Best hangover cure. Cured my chicken box blues. Thank god for these pancakes... EVEN MORE... thank god for the hash browns, they were a godsend. Dousing the pancakes in syrup and the melted butter is actually heaven on earth and everyone must eat here. Currently mouth watering thinking about it. read more

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Worth the wait. The grits are especially yummy. Everything on their menu is good. Don't miss this place for breakfast!

A wonderful breakfast find near downtown. While on a business trip my colleague and I read good reviews on Yelp about the wonderful experience of Yelpers at this establishment. I'm pleased to report that we are adding our experience to the growing list. While we waited a long time (45 minutes) after being told it would be thirty minutes we finally were seated inside at a two person table. The serving staff was prompt and quickly brought us water while we reviewed the menu. Megan ordered the huevos rancheros and I got the vegetable scramble with tofu. We heard about their delicious pancakes so we ordered one with whipped butter and maple syrup on the side. I'm so glad that we did. It's was a perfect compliment to an excellent meal. I do highly recommend adding the pico de gallo to the tofu scramble meal. It makes it extra yummy. read more

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Been wanting to try this spot for a while right now because it's considered an island staple. Went on a whim and was wildly disappointed, overpriced and tasteless. Even the delivery was very unappetizing. Special looked good when delivered but didn't have much taste either, the risotto was good from the special. Hopefully breakfast is better. Service was great, just disappointed by the food. read more

Black-Eyed Susan's - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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We had breakfast at Black Eyed Susan's, and as always it was charming and yummy. I had the Portuguese scramble, while my had the French toast, made from actual French bread. read more

Ordered all the apps. Amazing tuna tar tar. The chefs were amazing and friendly- we at the counter and chatted them up a bit. The decor and mood, the lighting, all top notch. Excellent food! read more

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Sat at the counter and we were mesmerized by the chefs preparing breakfast for the patrons. I got the egg scramble special with asparagus, roasted red peppers and basil, with extra crispy hash browns and an English muffin. My husband got blueberry pancakes. Food was excellent, well prepared, and quick. All the ingredients were fresh, and our server Mariah was friendly and attentive. The place is cozy with a fun and relaxed atmosphere, great music selection. We are here for the weekend and will return tomorrow for sure! read more

The best dinner on Nantucket. Hands down. Todd is an unbelievable chef, and I am so happy he is back on island. Gone are the days of cash only and lining up for reservations- snag a seat at the counter to watch the cooks work their magic!!! read more

Black-Eyed Susan's - Tuna Tartare - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Another local favorite tucked away in the upper part of town! The food is really good. Better than diner food but feels like home cooking. It is very small inside, they now have outside seating in the back too. There is usually a wait, but trust me its worth it. It can get a little warm inside though. HIGHLY recommend for breakfast. Their Huevos Rancheros are amazing and a bit different than your usual. We also love their blueberry pancakes! Parking is street parking. Casual attire. read more

This place was always an island favorite but under the new ownership... not so much. Food quality is the same as it's the same chef but prices went WAY up and portions went WAY down. Left hungry. Sad but won't be returning. read more

Tiny breakfast Cafe with lots of local ambiance. Opens early (7am) when nothing else around is open. Food is good & portions are generous. $$$ ($50+ for 2), but that is typical for the island. read more

A good eatery open for breakfast and dinner . We had delicious corned beef hash with eggs over easy and a Portuguese scramble fir breakfast ...The pancakes and French toast looked good on our neighbors plates. A couple of things to note-, cash only, tight quarters and the kitchen grille is directly across from the tables...also no a/c was on when we visited so it was a bit warm . Service was good., Joe Bob gives it a thumbs up for breakfast read more

I know it's an island but one type of bread is a little odd, hash browns are the frozen patties from the grocery store. Prices for homemade food but diner quality. read more

Awesome breakfast spot! Huevos rancheros we're amazing. Haven't had good huevos in years. Place was packed but they know how to get you in and out without feeling rushed. read more

Black-Eyed Susan's - Huervos rancheros - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Please re-open!!! We miss your amazing breakfast! Hope that things get sorted out soon what ever it is.

Food was good although very limited menu. Very small cosy restaurant. Pleasing to some, cramped to others. BYOB. Felt rushed due to the 2 nightly seatings. Just not the good experience I expected., read more

Not sure what the fuss is. Dinner is ok, if you like to stand in line to make reservations and eat yummy food in 110*. That's right. NO AIR CON and an open kitchen! Not for the menepausal .... breakfast is average only & lord knows you'll be lined up like cattle to the slaughter for scrambled eggs and stringy linquica sausage. It's an ACK landmark... resting on its laurels it seems. Enjoy & go home & take a cold shower. ( trust me you'll need it) Ps: no liquor license so byob. read more

An oval potato hash brown like the one at McDonald's but they don't deep fry them they griddle them with oil and it literally was like a sponge ... McDonald's are better ... also had a side of corn beef hash and it was off it had a sour smell and sour taste our waiter literally told us to go to the Downey flake ... $50 For 2 breakfast that we did not even eat or enjoy. Pre-cooked thin bacon like at Subway and toast was not even toasted such a shame. read more

Be advised, there is always a wait for a table. (Longer at peak vacation breakfast times.) So naturally, the question comes: Is it worth the wait for a diner? The food at this old style diner is always great. Favorites among our family are the Portuguese scramble and the pancakes. It can get hot inside, so if you have the option to sit outside in back do that. FYI...Cash Only. read more

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It's a nice little restaurant but boy oh boy does it cramped inside. It's small. It's tiny. Eh, it's located inside a former house. There is table seating inside but a very long counter dominates half of the space. The cook(s) work in front of the counter so the counter patrons receive a slight show while dining. This restaurant is known for its breakfasts and brunches. I tried visiting for dinner at night but the restaurant was completely filled. Plus, I learned the dinner prices were kinda high. So I was happy to just eat breakfast there on the following day. Prices were much more reasonable for breakfast. During my visit, it contained a mix of locals and tourists. Cash only. read more

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Just had a fabulous breakfast at Black-Eyed Susan's. Huevos Rancheros were the best I've had on the east coast. And to top it off, a mystery benefactor came by and told our waiter he'd pay for our breakfast! Thank you to whoever you are! read more

Delicious food but not much space. Definitely better for small groups or counter seating. The hostess does a great job getting parties in to be seated. The waitress and guysanning the kitchen do a great job. I got the eggs Benedict and was very happy with it. The English muffin was well griddled and the ham was thick and eggs cooked perfectly. We got a side of corn beef hash for the table. This is not your canned red corn beef hah, it was Crenshaw made and from gray corn beef instead of red. So smooth, almost as if mixed with mashed potatoes instead of chunks of crisp home fries. The edges were crispy from the griddle and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend ordering the hash! read more

Can a hostess torpedo an experience? My gosh. The attitude and off-putting miserableness is gross. Hey owner! Step up and fix this. "Can I put my name in for a table? No, wait outside, I'll get to you when I get to you". Too bad because the cooks are working hard and the food is decent, but it's overshadowed by the shit attitude of the hostess. Go elsewhere. Ps. All the people waiting outside are shaking their heads in disbelief. PPS. You're welcome for 2 stars. read more

Racially Insensitive Behavior Black Eyed Susan's was one of my favorite places on the island. I heard that management changed and the place is not as good. I experienced this first hand and in the worst way possible. I had a 7pm reservation--this is the first reservation of the evening. I was the first one in the restaurant seated last night. I had a great seat. I chatted up the cook and told him I'm so glad that he came back. And I was seated at the lunch counter--the only seat for a single diner. The waitress seated two people to my left. There were two seats to my right. She tapped me on the shoulder and asked me to move down two seats--which put me at the end of the counter, next to the bathroom --you can smell the bathroom from the seat, next to the back kitchen where they wash dishes. And, now, I was in the shared space where the servers ring up checks. I'm black. I am single. I am a woman. I say this is racially insensitive because perhaps they have no idea how black people have been historically treated at lunch counters. I am the only black diner in the establishment. And you ask me to move down two seats so you can more comfortably seat a white couple? Why couldn't they sit at the two empty seats at the end of the counter. I sat there stewing for a while and then took action and asked for a different seat after much anxiety. She told me she had a party of six scheduled BUT there were over 12 empty seats at the counter. She refused to reseat me. The lunch counter was empty. I got up to leave and told the waitress why. She scoffed and waved goodbye--like "don't let the doorknob hit you" she never said that but that was how it felt. She then thought better of it and offered me a better seat. She sat no one in the seat where she tried to sit me all night. She sat no one beside me. No party of six came in. They treated me with barely concealed contempt all night. They seated no one in the undesirable seat by the bathroom where they tried to seat me. The food was delicious as usual but the experienced caused heartburn.....and heartache. I tipped 25% because why give them further reason to stereotype people who look like me. You will find that most of the bad reviews point to the service and the hostess--in the past they've been rude--this time I truly believe race was a factor. read more

Is there an option for NO star? :/ The hostess was rude and the first thing she said was, "how many people-" no good morning/hello/how are you?! Did the manager not teach her any proper manners when greeting their customers? LOL she was not good at managing the waiting list, so some people who came wayyyy later than my group got seated before us (maybe they got a local people pass or somethin). Our waiter had no idea how to describe the menu when asked and completely forgot some of our orders. read more

My god, it's still there. What a breakfast we had there many, many times. The best on the island. Met the guys from , This Old House there. Great people. Long lines but worth it. Frank G read more

Delicious and well-priced BYOB dinner. The ambiance is cozy and comforting, and service was amazing. If you're sitting inside, you get to sit right by the small kitchen where your food is cooked - it adds to the home-like feeling inside, but definitely dress for warm temperatures. Will definitely be visiting again! read more

Best breakfast on the island! An attentive staff and some of the best Eggs Benedict I've ever had. We were sat at the bar and enjoyed coffee and fresh cranberry juice with our meals. The only reason for subtracting 1-star is that there is consistently a wait (however worth it) and the hostess was not very welcoming. read more

Black-Eyed Susan's - Eggs Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

I was so excited that they finally opened only to find out that it's absolutely not the same!!! Prices are up, food is not as good as it's been before! For these prices I will definitely go elsewhere! read more