I was only the second person to come in the restaurant, but I was promptly greeted and given a cold beverage. The place had a long counter with old fashioned round stools that twirled. They were surrounded by booths and tables for a classic diner look. I looked at the prices online so I was shocked that they were almost double. That said, they still weren't outrageous. I ordered the avocado turkey wrap, which arrived within a few minutes. The lettuce was on the bitter side and they were out of tomatoes, but overall a good bite. The fries were hot with a slightly crisp edges. $16.25 for the meal before tax and tip. They only serve breakfast on weekends, which would warrant another visit. read more

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Stopped in for Sat brunch before an event at Tsongas. Easy street parking- within walking distance of Tsongas. It was busy when I arrived but they turned tables over quickly. Many locals were dining there. My server was friendly and attentive. The eggs Benedict was good- not skins the best but tasty and eggs were cooked perfectly. Potatoes were flavorful and crispy. Mine was with ham and they use Portuguese rolls- they have several varieties. Casual place- would stop in again if nearby. read more

Gormley's Cafe - American Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

stopped in here for brunch on a Saturday. We sat by the window booth. We were greeted by a friendly waitress. We ordered a couple chocolate chip pancakes, Western omelette, corned beef hash Benedict, coffee, and tea. The omelette and Benedict came with home fries. The pancakes were fluffy and filled with chocolate chips, they were incredible. The corn beef hash Benedict was one of the best I've had . The coffee was fresh, nice and hot. we definitely will be coming back . parking is street. read more

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Cute cafe - the Irish breakfast sold out pretty early but I was able to snag the last one! The junior was the perfect portion size for me. It was delicious. There were a lot of great breakfast options, and service was attentive. It was busy but we never felt rushed. read more

The food is ok. Last few times I was on there some equipment failure. So not everything could be served. The service is a bit slow. The ambience is ok. We'll give it another try read more

Stopped on our way from Oklahoma to Maine. Service was amazing! Very attentive, greeted with a smile! Several locals in the diner which whom they all seemed to know each other. That was very welcoming! Food was fresh and delicious. Would 100% recommend and for sure would stop in again. We love shopping and supporting local. They didnt have name brand hot sauce, only a local brand. AHHH!! So astonishing. Thank you for being so welcoming. read more

Had a great breakfast today. My GF & I went. My GF went to school with the owner. She got an omelet. I got crabcakes Benedict! Both were very good! Service & prices were good. read more

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Fast. Friendly. Scrumptious. Gormley's is a Lowell institution for brunch, one that you will be glad to be institutionalized in every morning once you try any of their rotating breakfast specials. Being a self-proclaimed Connoisseur de Hollandaise, I can dub Gormley's variant both buttery and thick, which makes it well-equipped to place most Eggs Benedict consumers' taste buds on holiday. But why stop there? Why not just lather this buttery perfection atop anything and everything you order? Eggs? Check. Hash browns? Check. Coffee? Why not. For those seeking a more traditional bread and breakfast approach, don't miss the tasty Mill No. 5 sandwich - an odd mashup of honey, bacon, marmalade, and duck egg that's the culinary equivalent of The Beatles meeting The Cranberries in a secret time-traveling music studio and unleashing a soaring pop EP that's both familiar and thought-provoking at the same time. Space is limited and there's one bathroom that's not built for extended texting so come early, late, or prepared to break your crew of 12 apostles into a booth-compatible fantastic foursome. Last checked, there was exactly *one* table with a capacity above 6 and if you didn't call ahead that's not likely your table. In fact, for the fastest service and insurance on your long-awaited infinitely-filled cup of joe, pop a squat at the counter and make some new friends. Gormley's is the only countertop brunch stop you need on this side of the canal. read more

Gormley's Cafe - Mill #5 sandwich - American Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

They have vegan donuts ! I have been looking for vegan donuts for so long in Lowell. Finally found it. I picked up 2 vegan donuts and they were amazing read more

Gormley's Cafe - Vegan donuts - American Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Went for the fist time about 2 weeks ago, had some biscuits and gravy. Best I've ever had. It was a special...I really hope it comes back. Returned a couple days ago. No b+g, sadly. But my order was hot. Came out fast. Friendly service. Space has great light. Solid coffee. Family friendly. Tall ceilings. Cool downtown spot. Found parking right outside. Full both times but sat right down. I hope this spot is here to stay. (And I hope the biscuits and gravy come back. My god. Please). read more

I'm a regular and love coming here. Super friendly people, delicious food, nice and clean dining room. What more could you ask for?

Absolutely LOVE this place! The new location is great and the breakfast menu is amazing! Chef Craig is the bomb! The eggs Benedict are absolutely delicious, especially the specialty version with buttered lobster! If that's on the specials menu, get it! You will not be disappointed! If not, any of the eggs Benedict will be amazing. All of the staff are friendly and attentive. Thanks, Joann, for the lovely service and for keeping my coffee cup full! I can't wait for the next time. read more

Gormley's Cafe - Eggs Benedict with buttered lobster. Delicious! - American Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Ordered a breakfast sandwich with egg whites (I'm becoming allergic to eggs but don't get as sick with just egg whites). Anyway, my sandwich was made with the whole egg and when the server took it back the chef yelled "why do they need egg whites if their having bacon?!" I yelled back that it's an allergy and he said "yeah ok". So I left and will never come back. How can you be so rude with an open kitchen?! *** attached the comment from Craig which he deleted. read more

Gormley's Cafe - American Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Great breakfast. Great service. Good coffee. Classic feel. Clean bathroom. Highly recommend.

Food was average but the server was very aggressive. It was a large man and it was busy so maybe he was having anxiety from that, but he was very curt and abrasive. Brought the experience down for our whole table. read more

Food was delicious, decor was cute (check out the cat decorations in the bathroom!), service was friendly and fast. Couldn't ask for more! :) read more

I went on a Tuesday, not crowded. Ordered a Bloody Mary and it was very tasty. Ordered egg,sausage,bagel. They gave me option of bagel to be grilled and it was fantastic! Everything was served hot and it was delicious! read more

Heard Gormley's had moved & was inspired to check out the new, bigger space by a FB photo of the sun rising over the beautiful Golden Dome of the Greek Church in Lowell. On Market Street, on the block up by City Hall. Met Karen, a long time friend, who works downtown, for lunch. Parking is on street, with metered parking (something I HATE about Lowell). PRO- Really, sunny, airy & cute inside. Booths & tables, Lowell inspired art on the walls, industrial looking with the open pipes on the ceiling. I liked it alot. We both ordered sandwiches with Karen getting a Club & I a Greek Chicken wrap. Karen's Club was huge! She really enjoyed it. My sandwich was good, would have been WAY better if they'd heated the chicken up though. But lots of fresh, crispy spinach & lettuce, with Feta & dressing made it really tasty. AND THE FRIES!! Those HOMEMADE, HANDCUT FRIES!! YES!! No crappy bagged fries here. They were TERRIFIC. Our waitress was nice, kept a good eye on us too, refilled our drinks as needed. CON- The aforementioned metered parking. Not Gormley's fault at all. But I think it discourages people to go eat in the city. Walk to the meter down the block in the winter, half the time the pay stations don't work, find next one, pay & walk all the way back. Hurts your business's Lowell, just saying. SO- GO Check Gormley's out! You'll love the new space. GET THE FRIES!! I'm going back for breakfast soon. read more

If you're looking for a big, delicious home style breakfast, this is the place! Honestly, kudos to the cook. It's been a very long time since I've eaten a breakfast like this and I've missed it. I'm glad I chose this place to come for the first time in years! The eggs were perfectly cooked in my omelet and the fillings were cooked just enough without being overdone. The toast was simple, but a perfect touch tot he dish. But the best item in my opinion.. the home fries. I've never been a huge fan of home fries, but I could eat a plate of these on their own, they were that good!! Aside from the food, the staff was super helpful and friendly! Attentive, patient, kind. And the atmosphere was super cozy. It's the perfect small town diner. The only thing I could say as a downside is that the tables are a little small, but that can hardly be a complaint. And as a personal icing on the cake.. they have mixed fruit jelly!! That was my favorite thing as a kid and I haven't seen them in FOREVER! So to see them here was such a nice, nostalgic thing! What a great experience for breakfast today! read more

Eventually checked this Cafe. Very good very nice changed a little from it's original location but just as good

I have lived in Lowell for a while, granted on the other side of town, and had no idea that someone actually had a full Irish Breakfast outside the month of March. I found Gormley's on Yelp a couple of weeks ago... and made the time to salute Eire... and my stomach. This did not disappoint. Friendly service from all, and a delicious breakfast. Eggs perfect, brown bread was flaky without falling apart and all the meats-- the whole reason for getting an Irish breakfast-- were all spot on. Puddings were delicious. And they have the Irish brown sauce too-- nice touch. Large breakfast, but not too large-- for me at least. I noticed that the menu also includes a smaller portion. This is all reasonably priced for a cultural gem. I came alone this time, but there are plenty of options here for the bride and kids too. I'll be back. read more

Owner has serious anger issues - I would not eat there even if the food was free. The food is tasteless -

Excellent service and staff. Clean restaurant, small but great food and large portions. Locals frequent and for good reason. Highly recommended breakfast here. read more

Love the place and the service, Irish breakfast was delicious, highly recommend. Coffe was so fresh and we also enjoy so much the omelet. read more

Gormley's Cafe - Irish breakfast - American Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

Walked in and didn't get a greeting. Not even a smile. Had to ask for a menu. Burnt home fries and under done, soggy french toast. The cook aggressively slammed our to go containers prior to packing our food. Sorry for trying to support small businesses. First time and last. read more

Gormley's Cafe - Burnt home fries in our sandwich - American Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

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Found this diner on our way home to Vermont and it was amazing, food was incredible and the staff was very friendly...absolutely will come back on our next trip thru. read more

Gormley's Cafe - American Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

By far my most favorite spot to have breakfast in the city. Very cozy spot with great food. The specials that you can find here are amazing as well as the standard menu. You can tell that they take pride in what they do, it shines through in the plate of food that get put in front of you. I love that they use a lot of local ingredients and they support other small businesses in the community, for instance you will always find a bread made by Purple Carrot Bread Co. on the specials board. I am attaching a photo of one of the specials I had, it was a Chorizo & Avocado Eggs Benedict with Adobo Holandaise Sauce, if that doesn't sound amazing enough I do not know what else to say. read more

Gormley's Cafe - Chorizo & Avacado Eggs Benedict with Adobo Holandaise - American Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

It's not often I get asked if I want 10 kinds of hot sauce for my eggs! I had the freshest veggie omelet, great conversation and the best local tourist finds from the owner herself. A career restaurant manager she told me that she bought the restaurant fairly recently. I'm coming back here for sure!! Just that local diner experience, breakfast with the locals with a hipster flair (ugh I hate to say that). So eat local, get some great breakfast and spend your morning in Lowell walking it off!! Ps. I'm a sucker for diner coffee and theirs was on my top five list for sure!! read more

Gormley's Cafe - American Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

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A hidden gem in a small town.. Breakfast is all about the warmth, a perfect cup of coffee and Omelets that are fresh and made just right. Bummer didn't get a chance to try other things, but for sure will stop by next time passing by. Highly recommend it for the ambiance and wonderful service and attention given by the owners. Love the spirit of small business kept intact. read more

This review is for breakfast on 10/31/17. I've been hearing a lot about this Cafe from friends, so I know I had to come and try it for myself. I went in with a friend and she ordered the Gormley's sandwich with bacon (similar to a Boott Mill) and I ordered two eggs, bacon, toast, and home fries. I wanted to try the corned beef hash (my true test of a diner), but unfortunately they were sold out. If I could have the home fries every day without any negative health repercussions, I would! They were the best home fries I have had in a long time. Perfectly crispy and well seasoned, I only wish they gave more (although my waistline is happy they did not). Everything else was what I expected, over easy eggs were nice and runny, bacon was crisp, and the toast was toasted. I had ordered wheat, but I wish they had a more wholesome wheat bread offering. Otherwise, the customer service was fabulous and parking wasn't too bad at 10:30 AM on a Tuesday morning. Solid choice for breakfast if you're in the area! read more

Sweet people, tasty food. Pancakes and home fries. 5 stars. I don't know what else to say, I came out here for jury duty and this is my first yelp review. Dude outside the court house said to come here read more

Great food. Nice people. Cant wait to go back. I hade the Mill 5 breakfast sandwich Amazing taste when the spinach cheddar and sweet honey are added. read more

Visited Gormley's cafe on a weekday and we walked in with no waiting for our morning breakfast. Parking wasn't too bad, but we had to walk a few blocks to find parking with a meter near downtown Lowell. Ordered the pancakes and they served them with real maple syrup than the fake stuff while my wife had the omelette. Service was attentive and friendly. I've judged a good breakfast place with good strong and rich flavored coffee and they meet my criteria. Pricing was also reasonable and I will return to try out their other items on the menu. read more

Been here many times over the past couple of years. Regardless of what we have eaten we have been very happy with service and food. Parking is difficult if Church is going on but I always found a spot to park. read more

Nice, Friendly breakfast/lunch place. Excell by food at reasonable prices. Thank you for reading this review

This is a small breakfast lunch place that recently changed hands. The chef makes excellent soups. I understand breakfasts are good but I haven't tried it. I wish they would start up scaling the ingredients a little. The bread for sandwiches is supermarket quality. The insides of sandwiches is much better. read more

Gormley's just keeps getting better. Last time I was in, I had to stop myself from ordering another side of home fries. Too good! The atmosphere is always and friendly and welcoming. The owners are local residents who take pride in their community and provide support to local charities and area events. read more

Went for my first visit on a weekday and we were immediately greeted with a nice hostess and plenty of seating options. Felt very welcoming! Got an iced coffee that also comes with simple syrup on the side. I ordered an egg plate with corned beef hash, wheat toast, and home fries. Their corned beef hash is definitely unique and tastes good. The portions are more than enough and you get to see the food being freshly cooked right in front of you. Price is great for the portions and the freshly made food. I would go back simply because of how wonderful the wait staff treated us, and to eat more corned beef hash! read more

The service was awesome, thank you Heather! The eggs Benedict was sweeter than I was expecting because Chef/owner Craig mentioned he purchased the sweet Portuguese muffins from a local Portuguese bakery around the corner. All in all we will be returning to this diamond. The service and food was spot on! read more

Gormley's Cafe - Great small restaurant with a bar you can order at - American Near Me - Lowell, Massachusetts

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After my weekly high school football coach of the week presentation, Dracut high school head Jason Rivers, we looked in Dracut near the HS but nothing was open. So as we were heading back to the highway, we saw Gormley's Cafe had a very nice rating.. Comfort food is always our go to meal and they lived up to the rating.. I had the vegetable egg white omelet, my buddy had an egg omelet also we split an order of kielbasa and hash.. the coffee was amazing.. Veggie omelet was amazing.. the hash was just right and the kielbasa cooked just the way I like it.. This place has been around since 1951.. read more

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