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    Capitol Diner

    4.4 (94 reviews)
    InexpensiveDiners, American
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    J B.

    I stayed in Lynn, MA, while I was visiting a friend in Boston and wanted to stop and grab some food before I headed back to Philadelphia. I often saw this spot as I walked back to my Airbnb, and thus, I knew I wanted to try it. I stopped in around 8-9 am, and this small but comfortable diner was present with a cook, a waitress, and two older gentlemen- who seemed to be regulars, as the waitress often referred to them by name, who were getting breakfast and catching up on some small talk. The two gentlemen were unintentionally charming as the waitress and I got a good laugh out of their conversation with one another. This is what this diner exemplifies; A community diner that has great service and food for people who live in Lynn and those who do not, like me. It was such an experience, witnessing the chef cook everything on the flat-top stove and put together a fresh meal in a matter of minutes. I ordered the corn beef hash, two fried-hard eggs, and buttermilk pancakes. It all was fresh, hot, well-prepared, and tasty. The eggs were fried to perfection, the pancakes were fluffy and buttered up well, and the corn beef hash was flavorful and did not need much salt or pepper. All in all, this community diner was a wonderful and honestly CALMING experience. No phone, not too much noise... just good food, good vibes, good services, and a decent view into Lynn.

    Bacon Benedict
    Victor H.

    If you're in the area definitely recommend stopping by and dining here. The food was delicious and overall a good value. Service was friendly and attentive. The menu has plenty of options, however they do lack a selection of coffee beverages. They have basic diner coffee which was good. Would love to see them expand and include espresso based drinks. All in all a great value and would definitely return.

    Hash browns & eggs
    Terri T.

    Theirs a young boy that works here with his dad , it's amazing to see a man teaching his son and the son is working the grill . Very good food , good service overall a great experience! Wonderful place to eat , only thing I didn't like was its cash only . Luckily the waitress was very nice and she said I can pay on Venmo , so I downloaded Venmo and paid but besides that it was an amazing experience!! Also good prices

    Jess B.

    Very cute diner. You can see all the history here! Food is amazing! 1 waitress running her butt off, huge tip for her!

    David R.

    This place has been around forever, opened umpteen years ago... Named in 1938... Hmmm I think it has the original counters and stools...Very cool... The diner is an actual Brill dining car purchase in 1928.. There are a few tables outside to enjoy during the warm weather. This is a fun place to eat. Eating here is like stepping back in time. Breakfast is served all day. On this visit i enjoyed the Mushroom Swiss Burger. It cam to the counter cooked a perfect medium rare open faced with melted Swiss and a pile of Sauteed mushrooms and a bag of chips for $6.95 I also enjoyed a cup of fresh brewed iced coffee, they serve the milk on the side. The entire staff was well mannered, and my waitress was very attentive and personable. For such an old establishment, I was surprised at how clean everything was. I give the Capitol Diner a Solid 4 Stars

    Stellar... this is the Hobo skillet... awesone.
    Billy D.

    So... first breakfast in Boston... BEST BREAKFAST EVER. EXCLAMATION POINT. STOP. Super cool motif. Insanely friendly team. Super menu... oh and then there's the actual food... GF had the Garden Scrambler... she loved it. I had the Hobo Skillet... SICK!!! BEST BREAKFAST EVER!!! Gave 5 stars because 10 is not an option. Love this joint and WILL be a regular.

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    Wenders P.

    The turkey club sandwich is so good idk what sauce they add but it makes it so worth the visit Heres a picture of the home fries which are pretty good as well

    John C.

    Me and my wife came here for breakfast. The food, service and the people were amazing. We will return.

    Skillet

    Very cute spot with good food and great service. Everyone was so nice and it's a nice little sunny area with outdoor seating too.

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    Elizabeth T.

    "The Capitol DIner is in downtown Lynn, but it's tucked away on Union Street, just off Washington Street, and it's a beautiful example of a dying breed : a real diner. The Capitol was built by the Springfield factory of the J. G. Brill Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is generally considered to be the only real Brill diner still in operation. It has the typical Brill monitor roof, and entrances at either end, a style borrowed from streetcars and trains. The Capitol sits perpendicular to the sidewalk on a small lot, which has been nicely enhanced with the fenced-in garden. Outside the far entrance, there's a small deck for outdoor dining, a very unusual feature, and one that has been added without changing the essential character of this fine old diner. The Capitol Diner was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1999" (from my blog posting about this wonderful diner)

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    Great breakfast. A must for great eggs. The kids had m&m pancakes and the came shaped like Mickey. Great old school dinner ambiance.

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    Good,Good,Good... You can't miss here....old time diner charm, great food and friendly people.

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    First time here and I'm glad I came into the north shore of Boston. Usually I stick to New…read moreHampshire but I had family in town and of course they all wanna see Boston so I looked up a spot around the area we were in and The Blue Ox should up. Once inside we were seated very quickly... We started with some Crispy Calamari that had peppers and a nice chipotle aioli sauce that went well together. Then we had the Mussels which were very good, it had lots of garlic which we love and it has white wine with heirloom tomatoes. Both appetizers were amazing. Now for my dish I went with the Sin Burger due to seeing a bunch awards for this burger so I had to try. So the burger I ordered was made medium with bacon, truffle aioli and Swiss cheese. It was so good and this dish was the highlight of my night. It was made to perfection and everything went well together in the burger. I'll definitely be back just to eat the burger again. So if you're around Lynn then be sure to give this spot a try. You won't be disappointed!

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    What a great spot. Almost European in feel, just down the street from downtown Lynn…read more Had poached eggs over hash, with home fries, & a marble rye toast. Eggs were cooked to perfection, my server went the extra step to talk about placement (On the hash or next to), and we actually had a serious discussion about the pros/cons. Love it! The hash was as good as it gets. All homemade w/ an original spice recipe that just nailed it!! Toast was not over buttered, & complimented the breakfast. If I had one thing I would make clear, is that when I asked for the potatoes to be a bit crispy, my server I believe, thought I wanted those added to the hash as well. So, I never got to taste them on their own merit, & I heard they are exceptional. Oh well, no harm. Gives me a reason to go back. Lastly, the pricing is so fair, that Christopher's gets an A+ on value!!! Best breakfast value I have had anywhere, & I eat at MANY breakfast places. Go here & enjoy.

    My family, friends and I have been coming here for a while. It's a local and reliable cafe located…read moreclose by the beach and conveniently between two relatively main streets. The staff are friendly and quirky. Menu is pretty straightforward consisting of omelettes, breakfast sandwiches, pancakes, waffles and French toast. Portions are slightly on the smaller size but is justified by the cheaper costs. Depending on how busy it is, you may also spend sometime here so don't come if you're in a huge rush. Free street parking is available all around. Would come again!

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