Loved this place. Stuff was good. On the pricier end but they nailed every bit of it... down to the pickle. Service was fast, the fries were EXCELLENT and the sandwich was I think fried in cheese. Ambience is even pickle-y. What I got they did well. What I felt was missing were more vegetarian options, FREE real maple syrup upon request. ($4 for that ruled out all of the wonderful sweet breakfast options for me...) and milkshakes! Diner food, diner vibe, no milkshakes? read more

In A Pickle Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

This place has lots of seasonal fun and creative menu items. Good: They play Christmas movies during Christmas time. I really enjoy that. I wish they did that for other holidays. The decorations are very festive. They lean into over the top. This makes it a great place for kids and adults that appreciate quirky things. The staff are very nice and friendly. The way they lean into over the top theming can make this feel more like a quirky restaurant in New York then something on moody st. I would love to see more character in Massachusetts restaurants and In a pickle is leading by example. Bad: The TVs with with America's funny home videos can be a little much. The home fries have way too much salt. read more

Popped in on a Wednesday evening around 7:15 ish and only one other table so I got to choose where I sat. Sofia was wonderful as I ordered the mushroom burger but with the smash patties 2 4 oz patties vs regular one 8 oz. Came with fries. Wednesday is Wicked Wing Wednesday where if you order a burger or a beer you get 6 piece wings complimentary! What a deal. The burger wasn't seasoned as well as I would have thought and was quite bland, had to add ketchup to help it out. The fries seemed like maybe the oil isn't hot enough as they were clumped together and were very soft in the middle (length wise, not the center of the fry) I only ate the smaller extra crispy ones. If they all had been crispy it would have been great. Got the garlic parmesan wings and those were good. Took them to go. Service was on point and the decor was a simple diner feel. No frills with a mixture of booths and tables read more

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When you're in the mood for brunch in Waltham, everyone definitely thinks of In A Pickle. I must say, their staff are undoubtedly some of the nicest staff around! They're always so sociable & kind. In terms of food, their menu is vast to say the least. They have a ton of options from basic items like eggs & toast to oreo loaded pancakes. In A Pickle's portions are also VERY generous. Honestly, I think their greatest strength is definitely their pancakes. Those were some of the fluffiest & most perfect bluberry pancakes ever! We were definitely surprised by the standard breakfast plate because they didn't nail the basics. The breakfast potatoes were soggy and the sausages were so bland. The sourdough didn't even taste of sourdough tbh. I'd probably skip the basics next time but those pancakes are a definite yes. read more

In A Pickle Restaurant - Breakfast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Extremely loud, thumping music during breakfast? Staff unable to control the volume . Owner: Please turn the music down. It's brunch, not the club. read more

We stopped by for brunch on Easter and the wait wasn't too bad! Their menu was bigger than I expected, but we decided to go with something sweet. The cookie dough pancakes were good and the berry French toast was delicious! read more

In A Pickle Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

From the outside, it seems like a very cool concept. Kind of a fun brunch place that might have alot of pickle themed items. It's not really even that. Unfortunately not even the pickle I received with my wrap was good. One bite of the mooshy pickle was enough to put it down for good. Let's start with the pros... service! The waitstaff is awesome. Hands down some of the best service ever. It was 3 women working and they were all on point. 5 stars for service. Beyond that, it reminded of when Friendlys (the chain restaurant) was heading in the wrong direction. The food seems very generic like it was ordered from the supplier and just prepared as is without any flare or personal touch. From the outside it seems like it might be some trendy brunch spot with creative menu items and lots of pickle influences. Don't get me wrong, the prices are very good. That's a huge plus. Ordered the southwest chicken wrap because it had a green square which seemed to be the indication for the recommended favorites. Fries were not fresh and i left the plate of them. The wrap itself was one I might get from a cafeteria style place. The coleslaw was superb though. 5 stars for the slaw. They serve the breakfast menu even at night which is a big plus. And as I said, the prices are very good. I fully expected to see something like spicy fried pickle chips on the menu, but no dice. The dinner menu is mainly sandwich based with some burgers and salad options. I wanted to give the 5 stars because the staff was so awesome. The food just isn't something I would return for at night when I want dinner. Breakfast seems to be highlight here. It might earn 5 stars if I came for brunch or breakfast and did the usually fare. read more

In A Pickle Restaurant - The southwestern wrap - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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In a pickle restaurant is a fine establishment. I have been there a few times now. Now I can say with reasonable confidence that you should go there too. In this post I will focus on their breakfast specials where the price for two special breakfasts is ~$11! This is a steal in this economy! You will have to get there before 9 am on weekends though. They have the same specials on the weekdays too. The breakfasts we had had rye toast, three eggs done your style, home fries, and a protein of your choice (bacon, sausages, ham). The home fries were well seasoned and had a good amount of crispy bits in them. We had an extra side of pancakes. They were hefty and fluffy and the same time. The service was good and the ambiance was family friendly. All in all, I enjoyed going there and will return. PS: Their chicken and waffles are also great! read more

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A great find in Waltham. The menu is so vast the hardest part is choosing what to eat! I was rushing the family to get out of the hotel on a Saturday morning and get here before it got too busy. I checked the waitlist and it said no waiting so we were able to get a table quickly. Jenna did a great job of taking care of us. The coffee is nice and strong. I enjoyed the Moody omelette. It was fresh without being too filling. Great roasted potatoes and I have cinnamon raisin toast for the first time in many years. My wife and daughter split the Ringer. So much food! The pancakes are huge. Definitely big enough to split. A lot of young folks working here with smiles on their faces. A really good experience. read more

In A Pickle Restaurant - Shady Omelet - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

I love In A Pickle! Love love their hot honey and buttercream chicken and waffles and their loaded berries french toast. Portions are huge! Weekends can have a wait but you can get on a waitlist ahead! They now have brunch for dinner as well as their weekly specials. The loaded chili hotdog was amazing. A lot of indoor seatings as well as outdoor seating in the summer. read more

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Extremely sad! I had gone to In A Pickle often. Loved the food. Bragged to my group of friends that I was taking them to somewhere they'd love. One friend has severe nut allergies. The chef basically sent someone out to say that the restaurant does not and will not operate to take precautions and we would be better off to leave. I guess on the 3 possibilities of a friend's death, having us leave or using a clean pan to cook eggs... I'd rather be told to leave over a death but I never knew it was hard to cook eggs separately from other meals. We paid for our drinks and left. Very disappointed!!!! read more

Ok ok I been seeing a lot of hype about these pancakes for a minute so I had to go try them and this is my true opinion..... They wer ok the pancake it self was little hard and not soft or fluffy definitely need some work The Oreo stuff inside was amazing and delicious definitely worth it worth it and a bang for your buck. The service was good quick and fast The place it self is nice and clean and welcoming! A nice spot. read more

In A Pickle Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Went today for breakfast. Got seated right away even though it was busy. I got the hash, eggs and home fries. I was in the area and noticed this place got great reviews. My corned beef hash and home fries were so salty that I couldn't even eat it. I told the waitress and she couldn't give two craps about it. Not a fan and would not go back. read more

I absolutely do NOT like leaving negative reviews about anywhere that serves food, but when you TREAT ME AND MY WIFE LIKE WE ABSOLUTELY DO NOT BELONG IN YOUR ESTABLISHMENT, then I have a problem. The food was good, but when you make me feel like I'm second class, the taste of the food isn't the same. My wife and I came from Los Angeles and read about this location from a Guy Fieri review, we thought, "oh let's go here". Instead, your hostess looked at us awkwardly, wanted to sit us at the end of a table that at the other end, you have four men giving us dirty looks, and you're waiter, Flynn S, also makes us feel unwelcomed and decides to constantly look around to see if he HAS to help us. We're more than happy to spend, but regret going if this is what service was going to be like. For my first visit, it definitely will be my last. read more

In A Pickle Restaurant - Rodeo Breakfast Burrito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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In A Pickle does know how to make someone's day, even when it's hot! We walked past the place and they were handing out free chocolate and vanilla ice cream for both their customers and those just passing through. Very friendly staff & made our day :) Been here before, but definitely make us want to go back for more. read more

In A Pickle Restaurant - Free ice cream - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

It was New Year's Day. I sat at the bar for over twenty minutes while my server went back and forth and BSed with other customers without taking my meal order. She then overcharged me for a non-alcoholic Hot Chocolate ($16 when menu said $10) needless to say I set a timer and left. She kept asking me about my new years plans as she was trying to cash me out, so weird. Between this treatment and their ridiculous prices, lack of combo meals that include pancakes (pancakes / waffles all separate), I won't be back. read more

3 stars might be a little too generous but the food was ok just not amazing. Both of us were underwhelmed with our orders. If you do decide to go here, you can add your name in advance to a waitlist. They will only seat complete parties, though. read more

Service was not very good. It was a weekday morning and not very busy but our server decided to spend more time talking with the other employees than working his tables. I had pancakes and as someone who eats a lot of pancakes these were at the bottom of the list. Fell apart and just a bad texture. The charges $4.00 for maple syrup and gave you a thimble full. A complete ripoff. Not impressed at all. read more

Great place with good options for breakfast. I had the Matterhorn omelette and recommendation it. Very delicious and filling. It came with home fries and toast. My wife really liked pancakes she had. I thought they were just ok. They were stuffed with banana and walnut. The center was not completely cooked, most likely because of the banana. It could be a one-off and everything else was great. Our server was great and prompt. Excellent place for a hearty breakfast. read more

It was really busy but the wait wasn't too long. All the TVs play AFV which is fun. Our server was super nice and our food came out super quick. It is a small space so it was pretty loud and not much room between tables. Overall I had a good time and enjoyed the food. read more

The food is delicious. Pancake creations that not only look instagram worthy, but taste fantastic. My wife ordered chicken and waffles with hot honey, and she said it was terrific. Certainly a generous portion. I ordered The Ringer and added Oreo Extreme pancakes to go with my eggs and sausage. It was an absurd amount of food. I literally ate less than a third of it and was stuffed. The sausage, eggs, and hash browns were solid, but the pancakes were beyond belief. Absolutely overwhelming in size and flavor. What put this restaurant over the top was the quality of service and attention to detail. They made a mistake with our ticket and our meal was delayed. The manager came over unprompted and comped our entire meal. We tried to decline his generous offer, because the mistake really wasn't that bad, but he insisted. Just really kind people who offer fantastic service and great food. Wish we lived closer, because they've certainly earned loyal customers who will be back whenever we are in the area. read more

TLDR: was featured on diners drive ins and dives That's all you need to know. Food is hearty. Staff is friendly. Yes there are gimmicks, but some days you want some god damn Oreos in your waffles with special syrup drizzled on top and 5 chicken tenders with honey mustard sauce. read more

In A Pickle Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

" A rainbow of joy " The food is so good at this location. We had the waffles , pancakes and chicken fingers . On the menu it has items that will satisfy any craving or comfort food heaven, as I call it . The service is amazing . It's a whole vibe . I would say it's like walking into a " rainbow " of joy . I love the atmosphere. So take a break from the world and come to this little center of joy . I will definitely be back many times over . Parking is street and metered for the most part . Please read the signs before parking . read more

Serving size was good but I think it's a little tourist trappy. Good to go once in a while. The hot honey chicken and waffles were ok (their hot honey is Tabasco based). I would go to Friendly Toast over this. The home fries from the omelet dish were very very salty. read more

In A Pickle Restaurant - Mexican omelet. 3/5 - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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The mixed berry french toast was delicious! Ashleigh was super patient with us as we tried to decide what we wanted to eat. She made some great recommendations. In the end we ended up sharing and it was perfect. Ashleigh was very attentive and personable. Will return in the future to try something different. read more

I have eaten at In A Pickle for years. I love it, well loved it. A few months ago I went in for dinner and decided to get a pancakes with my eggs, since my boyfriend loves them. It tasted undercooked to me. I asked my wait person to have the cook throw it back on the griddle for me. To which she said I'll be right back. She back came with the "night manager", who points at my plate and says (not speaking to me... the customer) to the wait person "is this it?". She then turns my plate, and asks me to cut into the middle. (which I did) She then squats down to the table at eye level, slowly turning the plate around again looking intently, asked me to cut it more and finishes with me by saying "that is the way we cook our pancakes" and walked away!!! ZERO customer service! For 37 cents worth of pancake batter she alienated a great customer forever. Their loss! read more

Good breakfast spot with a large menu. The specialty pancakes and French toast appear to be what they are most known for. I got the ringer with caramel crunch French toast. It came with 2 eggs, meat, homefries, and a full order of French toast. It costed extra to upgrade to a specialty so it ended up being over $25 which I thought was expensive but it was a lot of food and everything tasted good so it was worth it. I was especially impressed by how fast the kitchen was. The restaurant was filled with a 30 min wait and the food came out in probably under 5 minutes. I think this was the fastest breakfast service I've ever had. read more

Service was great! I ordered the blueberry pancakes and they were delicious! Food came quickly! The only complaint I have for this place is that there was 4 people staring at you when you walk in no smiles and friendliness. And when you get seated you get a blank stare. So not a crazy warm welcome... read more

Such a cute spot! I love how In A Pickle came about with the owner being in a pickle to find a spot to open up his restaurant! The food here is amazing! The portions are big and very shareable. I really like the mixed berry French toast! It had the right amount of sweetness and tartness from the fruits. I went right before Christmas and they were playing the Grinch movie and there was a grinch walking around and taking photos with customers! I love how attentive they are to their customers! read more

In A Pickle Restaurant - Mixed Berry Stuffed French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Fun restaurant that was triple d. We enjoyed the food and fun New England style. The pumpkin bread was awesome.

First time here and we are really amazed at the menu.....Absolutely fantastic Pumpkin bread French toast!!! read more

In A Pickle Restaurant - Pumpkin Bread Topped French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Foods pretty good, wait times Can range from 30 minutes to an hour, and staff was friendly! Parking is pretty tough, everything is street parking so be prepared to parallel park! If there's a decent parking spot I have found it yet. Customer service is friendly & brief! Understandably so they're extremely busy every time I've come to visit. I've tried 3 times to eat here with wait times extending 30+ minutes; it was definitely worth the wait for the quality of food, you may not have time to actually wait tho. I'd go on a day when you have no deadlines and errands to truly enjoy the experience. The Food is really good! I've only tried food from the breakfast menu because the lunch menus (burgers, fries, etc.) if you go to their website the have a menu you can see, it's extremely blurry so you'll have to download the PDF which is easier; I recommend looking at the menu before you arrive. I ordered the Steak & Egg breakfast platter, homemade fries, and toast. Along with their pumpkin spice waffles. Truly a home run with the steak and eggs. A big miss with the pumpkin spice; it's gorgeous to look at but it's really spongy, and mine was burnt pretty bad. As far as the restaurant it's crowded and cramped unless you're in a booth. As I've shared before the restaurant has long wait times so you'd be waiting for an incredibly long time if you wait in doors. They have a great informing system where it will let you know how long your wait is and how many parties are ahead of you. The challenge is that since there a bunch of people waiting you can feel the impatience of people around you. People were pretty rude when walking through the crowds of people. I wish I had a recommendation to the restaurant, but you can tell the staff is trying their best to navigate. I think your restaurant may need to expand their space or create a better space for people to wait. read more

In A Pickle Restaurant - Pumpkin Spice Waffles - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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We went here after a college visit! The food is good but just like classic dinner food. They service was very very quick but we went a weird time so not sure how it is when it's busy! The restaurant is decorated nicely! Be warned they have very strict parking. I parked across the street and was ticked in about 15 minutes! Apparently the other side of the street is a lane! There is no signage but they have ticket cops all around! Be ware!!!!!! read more

Food is delicious with very generous portions and prompt, friendly service. It's not a Waltham favorite for nothing!

My favorite thing about In A Pickle is how eclectic their menu is! Some of the prices are a little high but the portions are generally pretty big so its worth it! The service is great and the ambiance is just that of your typical breakfast place. I had the ringer with poached eggs, bacon, and nutella french toast. I was imagining something different as stuffed french toast but it was basically just french toast with some nutella smeared between. Still tasty though! The bacon was perfectly crispy and I do wish the potatoes were crisper. My poached eggs were served in a small bowl and were cooked great, but were swimming in water which I didnt love. I overall enjoyed my brunch and I ordered the cinnamon toast crunch chicken and waffles home for my fiance and that was absolutely delicious. read more

In A Pickle Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

We visited In a Pickle earlier today. I liked the experience overall. We started with two decaf coffees and had a waffle with whipped cream and a classic burger. The waffle was not crisp but like a Belgian waffle that was made with pancake batter. Overall it was an unexpected texture, light but soft, but quite tasty. The burger was served with cheddar, lettuce and tomato, and had fries on the side. The burger was pleasant, and the fries were great, very crispy and right out of the fryer. Overall we both enjoyed the meal and will return. read more

I recently checked this place out for brunch takeout, and thought the eggs benedict were on point. The hollandaise sauce was delicious, as was all else on the actual eggs benedict--and the homefries were also tasty. Yum! As to be expected, on a Sunday, it was totally packed and quite hectic, but for takeout I thought the servers were friendly, accommodating, and efficient. Glad it was my first stop on my Moody St. exploring. :) read more

The food was amazing. My first time here was very pleasant. The staff was friendly and very accommodating, the menu has a lot of choices. Parking can be a bother, but it's worth it. I got the Wasabi Grilled Cheese. If you like spicy it's a great choice. French fries were perfect. My son got the Fruity Pebbles Chicken and Waffle. It was amazing, with a lot of flavors!! There was a lot to this dish, so he brought some home for a second meal. There's a lot of choices in the menu, we'll be back to try something new!!! read more

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The food is great, but loses a bunch of stars for the service. The hosts and waitstaff are usually on the "I'm too busy to talk to you" side. If you are one or two in your party, they try to seat you at the bar even when they are empty. We all don't want to sit shoulder to shoulder with strangers. Issue-it was getting close to closing and lots of folks still at tables. As soon as I paid-my waitress said, "when are you going to leave? We are closing." Didn't see that happen to larger tables. Very rare for restaurants to do this and ruins the experience. That was the last time for me! If you do go-the chicken and waffle is delicious! Love the chicken tenders. They will nickel and dime you-want more dressing-there's a charge. Hyperinflation as the owner says-just be prepared for the food to be pricey. Food is good, the problem is the service. read more

My friend and I came to In A Pickle after hitting the gym this weekend - they had quite an extensive menu that seemed to really lean into indulgent sweet breakfast items. That said, I wasn't in the mood for decadent pancakes/waffles, etc so I ended up just getting a breakfast burrito and we shared a simple French toast. It was all pretty average. They also brought our check pretty much right after we received our food, which made the meal feel rushed. read more

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