Excellent breakfast and lunch spot, The owner Deborah is very outspoken and easy to talk to. read more

Cappa's Trackside Kitchen - Excellent breakfast, The owner Deborah can't do enough for you. - American Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

Little diner on the corner in Melrose. Next to the railroad tracks. I did not see any trains but some cute bunnies hopping along. There was plenty of parking spots in front of tracks. I got to see at bar seat looking out the window, I went early AM on a Saturday and it was just me another customer. Ordered the 2x2 meal which was 2 eggs, home fries, toast and 2 pancakes. I got my eggs scrambled and sourdough toast. My food was SO GOOD! Just what I would want out a little family owned diner. Friendly owner who was welcoming and makes me want to come back again! Looks like are on Grubhub, but I definitely recommend coming in and supporting. I paid cash, but they do take card. When I was leaving it was starting to fill up! read more

Cappa's Trackside Kitchen - 2x2 scrambled eggs, home fries, sourdough toast, pancakes $9.50 Black coffee $2.99 - American Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

I've been going to Trackside since I was a kid and it's always delicious. They have the best pancakes I've ever had, and I would recommend getting a muffin on the grill. It's definitely my favorite breakfast place in MA! read more

The food was just so-so. The servers were rude. The place was dirty. There are much better options elsewhere.

Ordered breakfast this morning and as always, everything was delicious and fresh. The best part is price; they have stayed consistent; what I paid for breakfast for the quality I received is amazing. Most other breakfast places near me charge over $25 for an omelet. I paid under $30 for a Sausage mushroom and cheese omelet, side of hash and a pancake. That is why I will continue eating there and getting takeout, going on 40 years for me. Most other places have come and gone. Thank you! read more

Located across the commuter rail station, Cappa's Trackside Kitchen offers all the breakfast favorites. COFFEE: $2.99 a cup of unlimited coffee, we were asked a couple of times if we wanted refills which we appreciated. PANCAKES: I don't consider myself a pancake connoisseur so my standards aren't high at all. I enjoyed the pancakes here - it was fluffy and delicious! I would get it again. EGGS & HASH: I've been ordering a lot of eggs and hash at each diner/breakfast restaurant I visit just so I can compare. The eggs and hash were standard here and nothing too amazing but also not bad. The hash tasted like they're from the cans but I liked it because it wasn't dry. HOME FRIES: There was something about the home fries which I didn't like but was glad that they didn't fill up half the plate with potatoes as most places tend to do that. Overall, it was a standard and typical diner experience that we enjoyed and wouldn't mind coming back! read more

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Quaint, friendly local spot. Great for breakfast. Food is "homemade great". Very welcoming and friendly. I had breakfast there three days in a row. Love it. read more

Unfriendly service, and not once did the waitress offer to refill my coffee! It wasn't busy at all.

Food is gross, place is filthy and staff is mean. They were absolutely horrible to an uber driver while we were in there eating. The experience was ghastly. read more

Cappa's is my favorite local breakfast spot! It's your old school family run type of establishment with no bells and whistles pumping out great breakfast staples. When you come here you are getting a hearty meal. The portions are generous, and you are not spending a fortune! Staff is very nice and always welcoming. My go-to order is the veggie omlette, which comes with potatoes and a choice of toast. I always add a side of bacon, and it is always cooked to perfection. They also have really good buttermilk pancakes, fluffy and melt in your mouth. If this is your type of vibe, I suggest you check it out! read more

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This establishment is absolutely filthy. If you look closely at the wooden stools there is a layer a grime on them - it's way more than just crumbs from a busy morning, it is literal grease grime. We sat by the cooler of drinks in corner and the floor around that area also had a layer of black grease or grime. The food was definitely cooked in old and dirty oil - I can only imagine how filthy the kitchen is based on how the keep the guest area. The restroom is next to the kitchen area and I saw a worker use it while eating and walk out and handle guest dishes without putting gloves on. I'm calling the board of health as I am suspicious their kitchen would fail and they are putting the public at risk. read more

Was there at noon time today. Had the Breakfast combo with pancakes, eggs, bacon(6pieces), home-fries and toast. All for a very reasonable price (around 13$) The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was freshly cooked and was much better than I had expected. The pancakes were like biting into fluffy clouds of goodness. The bacon was tasty and crisp. This will be my go to diner from now on. Very lucky to live 2 blocks away. Thank you very much for the quality food at a great price! Even after a long gym workout I left very satisfied and stuffed to the brim! My plates were wiped clean. Highly recommended. read more

The pancakes taste like the batter that was used for it was old and going bad. there is a slight bad smell along with lingering sour aftertaste. The sausage taste absolutely rotten like they have been sitting out for to long before they were cooked. The food taste like mold is growing on it! First and last time ordering from this place. read more

Cappa's Trackside Kitchen - Rotten sausages - American Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

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They have the best French toast around. I may be addicted to their French toast. Very, very friendly staff. The place is pretty small and there's always a lot of people when I go in the morning. I always order to go. Corned beef hash is solid. Home fries are ok. Would be great if they added some onions and/or green peppers. I really don't order anything else so I can't speak to the rest of the menu but if you are looking for French toast this is the place to go. Nothing fancy like brioche bread but just good tasting French toast. read more

Today was the first time i used uber eats for breakfast and i am so happy i chose this place!the food was amazing..everything well packed the food still hot and the portion was on point.Overall im happy with this place and def will be orderin again in the future. read more

Cappa's Trackside Kitchen - Got the Freight train breakfast plate!every thing well seasoned. - American Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

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This is one of our "go to" places for breakfast. The portions are generous, the staff is super nice the atmosphere very homey. It's like going to mom's house! Love it! read more

I usually love their food. Great taste and great portions. This time I asked for utensils and I got none. Asked for extra butter and got none. Bacon really greasy. No ketchup for home fries. Last time I picked my order, no employees wearing masks when I walked in with mine on. How can I trust that they cook and handle the food wearing their masks? They didn't bother to put masks on when I entered. They broke state ordinance and put all who enter at risk. Never will I return! I will report to BBB for health risk. Covid spreads easily and kills people. read more

I went here for breakfast and it was amazing. The people were so nice and friendly and the food was so good. They had us in and out really quick with food that everyone enjoyed. The place really made you feel like you were at home. Highly recommend if you are near Boston and want a quick bite for your family or friend. read more

Delicious! Go early and go hungry. Be prepared to wait it out a bit, but it shouldn't be bad. These guys are pros at getting everyone in, fed and back out so more people can be seated. Keep that in mind while you're dining... Love their pancakes - thick and buttery. I always think I can eat three but I can't barely finish two and one would have been plenty. The bacon is delicious and cooked perfectly and man can they grill a bagel, mmm. The home fries aren't my style, but I tend to be weird. I love that the coffee cups are all mismatched but once in a while they could be cleaner. Overall the staff is very pleasant, but sometimes it looks like they're overworked and overtired. read more

Cappa's Trackside Kitchen - Single pancake, grilled waffle and coffee. Don't forget the bacon! - American Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

2 breakfasts (specials of the day), 1 coffee and 1 kiddie OJ came out to be $24, excluding tips. Had better food elsewhere for less (prefixed brunch in south end). Unorganized and food was just ok. Table was sticky. Staff is alright and 1 hour parking available nearby. 2 table available outside but can snatch up quickly. read more

Cappa's Trackside Kitchen - Crossaint french toast - American Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

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I ordered the 2x2 with a side of sausage patties. Good pancakes with a nice chew on the outside and tender fluffy interior. The eggs over medium were unseasoned but cooked well and the potato hash had a good crust to it. The meal was fine, nothing exceptional. It'd be nice if they cleaned the menus and creamers though read more

Cappa's Trackside Kitchen - The 2x2 with a side of sausage patties - American Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

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Hubby and I tried Cappa's this Sunday when I woke up starving after a late night out and didn't want to wait in line over at Blue Moon. Based on the reviews, I was worried that we'd still have a wait since we were going in at 9am on a Sunday, but there were plenty of tables when we arrive. The best words to describe Cappa's are fast, cheap, and O.K. Service was good- friendly, attentive, and quick. Food is MAD CHEAP. our total bill was $20 and we got a ton of food. Hubby got the eggs benny and said it was "OK". Tasted good (average, not great) but was very sloppily made. I got the Two by Two with a substitution of pumpkin pancakes instead of regular. This is a ton of food. I got 2 eggs (good, it's hard to screw up eggs), Cinnamon toast (yum), homefries (bland and had this odd crunchy grill texture. Would not get them again) , and 2 pancakes. The pancakes were the highlight of the meal (thought I could only eat one of the 2). I'd go back to Cappa's if I were on a budget crunch or in a hurry to eat, but in the area I think there are definitely better options. Cappa's is very typical diner food. read more

Cappa's Trackside Kitchen - Two by two - American Near Me - Melrose, Massachusetts

Our favorite local breakfast / lunch spot. And the nicest and friendliest staff. Lately we've been ordering lunch take-out weekly, and Cappa's never disappoints. The tuna melt is delicious and hearty. We've tried it from other neighborhood diners/restaurants and they just don't compare. Today we tried the chicken escarole soup as well, and my husband's quote after the first bite was "this is the best soup I've ever had"! It was packaged well to go, and piping hot when we opened it. I have to look into if they sell it by the gallon! It was THAT good read more

My mom and I loved our breakfast here today! We came on a Tuesday morning. In total we got a chocolate chip muffin, 1 single plain pancake, plain bagel w/cream cheese, a 2x2, coffee, tea, OJ. We were very a satisfied with everything. It is not kept up nicely inside, so if that turns you off, don't bother. But food was great. Our waitress was alone and busy, and we ended up getting forgotten about. She was very nice though. The 2x2 was $7 I believe and came with 2 eggs, toast, home fries, and 2 pancakes! We will definitely be back! Open everyday 5:30 am to 1:30 pm. Good amount of parking spaces right out front! read more

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There is something to be said about family owned home cooking. It's just plain good. Don't come here if you are looking for a soy latte with extra foam or a light breakfast...you have to be a champion to take on this breakfast. The nitty gritty Bathroom clean but small Parking limited but worth a walk from a couple of blocks away Seating tables and counter was cash only but now they take credit cards read more

I moved the neighborhood recently, and am glad I've found my breakfast/brunch spot despite it being take out for the time being. I've ordered from Cappa's a few times, and am always met with consistently good food & friendly service. PS...their baked goods are out of this world! read more

the food: total dog crap. the service: unfriendly, unhappy, ungrateful for any business. amplifying remarks: DOUBLE CHARGED MY CARD FOR MY TERRIBLE MEAL AND THEN FOUGHT ME ON RETURNING MY $20.00 a truly scummy family. read more

One of the best breakfast spots! My family and I visit once every couple weeks while we're in the area and I always look forward to it. The food always tastes great and the service is very welcoming. read more

food was good but service was horrible. I had ordered pick up. When I got there no one even acknowledged that I was standing at the register for 15 minutes before I spoke up. obviously by the time we actually got to eat the food it was cold. maybe when its hot the food would be better. read more

Loved this little spot for breakfast. We walked into town early on a Saturday morning (8am) and we were seated right away. Coffee was great (and I have pretty high standards!) and the breakfast food was incredible. (They are not shy on butter!) I ordered 2 eggs and they ended up giving me 3 because one of the eggs had broken on the grill. The bacon was heavenly and my boyfriend's side of french toast was amazing. To be totally honest, you wouldn't go here for the atmosphere. Sure it's a local trackside spot, and we REALLY enjoyed the food, but if you're looking for a spot for a group, I'd say try another location. The seating area was small and you can tell they cater to a to-go crowd. We ended up choosing it because it was close to where we were staying and reviewed high as a local spot. read more

I wish I could give this place no stars. Arrived at 9:45 and had to seat ourselves because none of the staff would. We watched four separate people walk out because the waitresses were ignoring them. When we were finally acknowledged, our waitress took our drink orders and brought us dirty silverware. After taking orders from multiple other tables and ignoring us, she returned with our drinks, but switched them all up. We finally placed our order, which took a considerable amount of time because the waitress kept messing it up. When we didn't get our food by 10:45, we walked out, and they did not even notice! I would not recommend this dirty, dingey, slow service place. read more

What an absolutely disgusting disgrace of employees from such a poorly managed and abusive environment! We walked in at 1:25 not knowing they closed at 2 o'clock and they fiercely and viciously said "you only got four minutes to order" we close in four minutes so hurry up!! What kind of business in 2018 speaks to their customers and operates in this kind of rude and putrid manner? I literally could not believe how rude and abrasive our interaction was. To make matters even worse another elderly woman came over to our table as I looked for A menu. She stared at me rudely and I simply asked her "do you have a children's menu?" She sharply and Snearly said "no" like I was some kind of mentally inept dolt. I responded "I've never been here before; so I'm not aware if you have a children's menu or not". I then stated I simply asked you a question but your response was so rude, wow! I'm all set. I'm not interested in eating here." I got up with my ELEMENTARY AGED CHILD and walked out. As soon as I left the two waitresses began to violently swear at my mother telling her "Your son is a F'ing a**hole". I aa f**king piece of s**t! and they continue to a salt a senior cytisine environmentally insult her child! Her own flesh and blood Front of other customers! And after my mother got up and decided to walk out the woman ran outside the door! Crazy! STAY AWAY! read more

Best breakfast restaurant in melrose... Outstanding food... normally go on Tuesday morning Trisha is a super waitress... read more

I've lived in Melrose for almost two years now. I am genuinely perturbed that this is the first time I have been to this little slice of Americana. Tucked away on the corner of Grove, those who, like me, typically stick to Main St. would never know it was there. A pity really. The food was perfect for a weekend morning following a weekend night of "forget-the-workweek" carousing. The key word here is thick - thick slices of toast slathered in butter, thick pads of pancakes slathered in butter, and thick chunks of home fries, which probably were slathered in butter at some point. With all that willy nilly butter about, you would think the food would be swimming in grease. That would be an unfortunate way of looking at things though. Pleasantly oiled is how I would describe my breakfast. I ordered the "Hungry Man" special, a meal which basically called me a liar. "Oh you think you're a hungry man, do you?" it said, as the pleasant waitress places several plates in front of me. 30 minutes later, we both had our answers, as I admitted defeat with two half full plates in front of me. This was a ton of food. Good food. The type of stuff Paul Bunyan probably ate. It all cost me less than a Rum and Coke at one of those bars downtown that sincerely believes Boston has a "scene". I'll definitely be back to Cappa's. All of the staff were sweet, salt of the earth types who were genuinely pleased to be serving up good food. Looks like I don't have to go all the way to Somerville for a decent brunch anymore. read more

We came around 11am and were never seated after waiting half an hour (even after partly waiting on the doorstep in the rain because there was no space to wait inside). We were told first come first serve, but twice they seated groups ahead of us (everyone was aware we were being skipped-- the customers skipping us and staff). They repeatedly offered to sit at the high tops, and repeatedly we pointed out we are standing here with a small child and need a table. Bad atmosphere all around. Can't comment on the food but didn't look like we missed much-- we won't be back. Staff and patrons can keep each other. Much better options around, don't bother! read more

This place, as far as breakfast places go, is freaking awesome. From the homefries, to the incredible variety of tasty pancakes, to the usual sausage/ham/bacon type meats, everything is good, and at a very reasonable price. If we think breakfast, my wife and I think Cappa's. read more

I'm not even going to rate this place. The hash came out of can. The pancakes were soaked with butter when I said no butter! Muffin was burnt. The waitress had the nerve to ask me if it was ok. Bottom line...DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME! read more

I personally don't like Trackside, however, many people do like it. Wait staff are not for the faint of heart. You need to step up and be ready to order. Foods ok and not expensive. I think that may be the reason so many like this place. I have never got over the dried egg yolk on my fork. read more

Even though people come here in droves, the owner still seems to remember me and my parents each time we come, shes so nice!!! YES THE PLACE IS TINY, AND YES YOU WILL HAVE TO WAIT...BUT IT IS WORTH IT! whether you order breakfast, their homemade Mac and Cheese, or a steak sandwich, you cannot go wrong. Their egg and cheese croissant sandwiches as well as the caramel pecan french toast are my favorites. Literally, the french toast iPad mounds of pecans and sauce, but oddly enough its not to much. They make the sauce just right so it doesn't sog up the bread! amazingggggggg Bonus for you bacon lovers: they do not skimp on the amount of bacon they add to each order, you will be pleased!! read more

The best place north of Boston to get old school Home breakfast. Exceptional customer service with a bit of "mom" attitude reminds you that this is not your fru-fru Melrose eatery. Just a damn fine place to have your stomach filled, so much excellent food served, unless you are just literally starving...then you'll absolutely leave satisfied and even then, maybe with a left-over, doggy bag. So generous!! Twenty star service. Always ready with the coffee refill. Before you THINK you need a fill, they are ghostly there at your side with damn fine coffee. Not the sludge they serve at Starbucks or Dunks, but real coffee! Decor is aligned with their name and the history of Wyoming Hill section of fru-fru Melrose. This area was constructed in the 1870's+ to house the multicultural workers who laid track and created the purple-line/commuter rail system of today. The workers lived in the multitudes of homes, then were boarding houses (including my own, I must disclose). Then layer as the town gained citizens, further down West Wyoming Ave, finds the Middlesex Fells reservation at Spot Pond, one of our last and losing Greenbelt designated land conservancy, is what elder Melrosian's who grew up there, incl my former mother in law, call the "Cork" district, the regular home of Melrose's Cork County, emigrated Irish, the city of Malden/later made a new singular city of Melrose,, northern district. These Irish who were kept from maidens public service, instead became the police and fireman of our burgeoning city. Cappys is a hidden treasure, kept close to the vest by the Melrose' s blue collar, including this author. It's the to-go of the cities fire & police depots to this day. What better references do you need? I'm torn between giving an excellent review for their 10 star perfect breakfasts and hearty, but sensibly created...worthy of a Michelin star, or giving a "sucks" review to keep the fru fru with their espresso machines, gluten allergies and perfect (monster) children away. But I can't! Cappys pulls me back and reminds me that great, honest food (and reviews) is what they are really all about. What every food service provider, no matter how many snotty newbies grace their Melrose locations, should take measure of. Now that I've written this, it's time for brunch at Cappys. They close, as all great blue collar kitchens should, at 1:30. It might be late in the day. And a Tuesday, but I'm confident that the food will be fresh, delightfully made, generous in portion, and the coffee freshly brewed as soon as we walk in the door....it's just THAT kind of place. It makes me happy in anticipation. And isn't that what it's all about? From Cappys, to the dozen or so pizza and typical Asian cuisine takes always, to the few upscale but lovely, Turner's and Giacomos should be like?- After having eaten at both, I'd ask that their staff spend a morning with the Cappys staff to learn what customer service and great food from stem to stern means. For now I'm off for hash and eggs. Done just right. With lots of bottomless delicious coffee and fresh squeezed juice. Hopefully without the helicopters of toddler parents that condense and suffocate the cities coffee houses throughout the city! Ah, Cappys!!!! read more