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    Craig's Cafe

    4.0 (431 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    John H.

    Craig's cafe is a low key, no frills spot that is good for breakfast. They have all your classics and the food gets the job done. I had the talk of the town breakfast sandwich and my wife had the breakfast burrito. Both were pretty standard dishes, what you would expect from a typical diner. From a value standpoint, it was a decent amount of food for the price. I thought the service was friendly and had that family business feel. They only had one cook when we went so food did take a little longer so not a place where you want to go if you are in a hurry. I did notice the floor inside was a bit dirty with food which I typically wouldn't comment on but my little one was running around and I couldn't help but notice. If a local diner, hole on the wall experience is what you are looking for and you aren't in too much of a hurry, Craig's is a decent choice.

    Bacon and Mushroom Scramble
    Wilson L.

    Self serve coffee and several options of good quality. Indoor and outdoor dining and I ordered a bacon and mushroom hash, scrambled eggs and rye toast They have a daily creative breakfast special list. Food hit the five star level as well as service. Also local artisans sell their paintings which are on display. If in Quincy MA make Craig's Cafe a breakfast stop. Enjoy!

    Colleen T.

    One of the best corned beef hash I've had! Loved the mimosa flights too and it's dog friendly. Definitely will be coming back.

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    Izzy C.

    YUMMY! We came for weekend brunch and it was super busy, so food and service was slow. However, it was well worth it. We both cleaned our plates. I recommend sitting outside for very good people-watching. We got the mimosa flight, and I'd recommend the mango and peach flavors for sure. It's $20 for three glasses. The chicken and waffles were sooooo good. Usually they're dry, bone-in, or not cohesive, but these were texturally perfect. The Irish Benedict was also amazing - their hollandaise is very good, and the corned beef was perfectly salty. The home fries were ok, but I think they are just hit or miss wherever you go. The bathroom is in kind of a weird place, but it's also fine. Definitely recommend if you're in Quincy Center.

    l -r Leo's hash w toasted Portuguese roll  hurricane and California Benedict
    Antoinette S.

    As usual looking for a place on Yelp for brunch/ breakfast and found Craig's cafe in Quincy MA. Small quaint place n not that fancy. Great reviews on Yelp so thought we'd try it. Was a great choice. Friendly welcoming staff. We ordered the hot chocolate which was really good. My hubby got coffee n he enjoyed it. We got Leo's hash w toasted Portuguese roll, hurricane hash w white toast n California Benedict. Thoroughly enjoyed every morsel of food. Left a clean plate. Good sized portions. Tx u Craig's cafe for a yummy brunch. Will certainly stop by when we r in the area again.

    California Benedict
    Kendall D.

    Overall, I've really enjoyed most of the food I've tried from here! It's mostly on the level of comfort/diner/family owned cafe food which sometimes is exactly what I'm looking for!! Definitely recommend the benedicts, they do a great poached egg and a perfect hollandaise! I have also had the pancakes, quite filling because the portions are large so a good go-to if you're looking for a homestyle giant pancake! The home fries are also awesome! My personal favorite that I keep going back for is the California Benedict! Finally--appreciate the very friendly staff and the spacious outdoor seating! It tends to be a busy place even on weekdays for a good reason!

    Hurricane
    Mark T.

    Heard about this place (via the wonderful internet) since I moved to the South Shore. Finally when opening the fridge yielded cobwebs, I decided to check Craig's out. For some reason, when I initially heard of it, I thought it would be something fancy-ish. Turns out, it's a pretty homey, down to earth place. Wouldn't call it a greasy spoon, but it also isn't one of those hip places that serves an avocado toast with pomegranate seeds. I ordered the Hurricane poached egg plate. It's a combination of a lot of ingredients, yet they all play together quite well. The veggies and potatoes were cooked and chopped very nicely and not at all greasy. Poached egg was cooked nicely as well! The sausage is in links, which is interesting considering the state of everything else. Though I'm not complaining. Also, bear in mind, the salsa and sour cream are not spread throughout, make sure you grab some bites as you go. I did find the buffalo aioli a little sharp and acidic for my taste, but if it is based on hollandaise, that is understandable. I did like the light kick of the buffalo though. The service was quick and attentive. Coffee was nothing remarkable, nor do I think it's supposed to be. Overall, everything pretty much meets my expectations. Something a little different, yet not pretentious. Good flavors, and reasonable prices considering the location.

    ordered through DoorDash. food was not cooked all the way this has never happened to me before with Craig's. will not be ordering again

    3 eggs, white toast, sausage, and home fries- yum!

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    11 years ago

    Excellent!! Great friendly service. Food was very good and quick. Will become a regular spot.

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    12 years ago

    Always friendly service. Rarely have to wait for a table. Daily specials are always innovative and delicious.

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    15 years ago

    Awesome place for lunch! I work in Quincy and found this little gem. Great atmosphere, awesome food, better prices! I will be back often.

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    8 years ago

    Great food, great service and reasonable prices. Have only been to dinner and haven't had a bad meal.

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    9 years ago

    Great food and service! Many different coffee flavors too. I would definitely go back and make my way through the menu.

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    9 years ago

    Great place in Quincy Center! Great service! Had a breakfast wrap & had to try the hash! Highly recommended!

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    Thanks Katie. Hope to see you soon!

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    11 years ago

    Great food, super friendly staff... We've finally found a great breakfast place in Quincy!!!

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    Banana foster pancakes were yummy! Fresh, light and fluffy with just the right amount of syrup.

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    10 years ago

    Crabcakes benedict, totally surprised how good they were. Great place, friendly and relaxed staff

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    They just started serving dinner, and it is great! Good variety, well-made, decently priced. I will be back.

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    Ask the Community - Craig's Cafe

    Is this a good place to just sit and have an afternoon coffee? My husband and I are looking for a spot other than Starbucks to drink coffee/tea, and just chill. We also want to respect the restaurant if they prefer saving seats for diners?

    Yes. I've had coffee there many times and Tom has made me/friends feel welcome

    Owner-Yelp says no outdoor seating. Nice picture plainly shows outdoor seating. If people filter by outdoor seating, obviously will not show your place?

    Outdoor seating is weather permitting and seasonal. It's a relatively new option at Craig's.

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