We were in town and looked up local breakfast spots and stumbled upon this place. It's a small little joint where a home like feel to it. The restaurant itself was very small & the staff was welcoming. We got two orders of steak and eggs, the breakfast potatoes were flavorful and tender. We also got a short stack of pancakes that my daughters loved!!! The fresh orange juice was perfect. My other daughter gift a kids cheeseburger that looked homemade and fresh. Overall great spot & our waitress was really kind. read more

A delicious old-school style diner. The service was friendly, attentive, and prompt. The menu was full of mouth-watering options, the mugs of coffee bottomless. Sometimes, this is exactly the kind of food that hits the spot - honest, homemade, traditional, and savory. The prices were very reasonable. Seating was cozy. I would return in a heartbeat! read more

Joseph's Two Family Restaurant - The Montpelier - French Toast with cheddar cheese and ham scramble. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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So it's in a good location, and they have a parking lot the parking lot isn't that big but it does good enough cars and the street parking around. I called ahead of time to ask if they are corned beef hash was like the can corned beef hash or if it was homemade they said homemade but I came anyways and it's the corn beef hash I love that seems like it's from the can. I'm there hot chocolate is so delicious the server is such a peach credible kind fast. Everything tastes good I had the the meat lovers harmless and obviously the corned beef with the croissant the croissant was huge the home price are pretty good we can get them covered with cheddar and bacon. It's pretty spacious in here so we got seated pretty quickly. read more

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This is an old-fashioned diner with good service and good food. The diner was busy every time I visited. This is a good diner with affordable prices. I liked their cranberry pancakes. The pancakes were fluffy with the sour cranberries elevating the flavor of the pancakes. The home fried were also well seasoned. I appreciate the watermelon wedge that comes with every meal, which gives it a whimsical touch. All in all, I recommend giving this place a visit. read more

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We loved our breakfast!! They did a great job cooking everything... The service was prompt and helpful. The ambiance was that of a typical breakfast restaurant. It was clean and well lit. It was a great place to have breakfast...They did a great job on the hollandaise sauce and with correctly poaching the eggs on my eggs Benedict.... read more

Joseph's Two Family Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

It's exactly what you think you're going to get from a classic diner. Food comes out quick, it's not going to help you lose weight, but it is going to get you full! Coffee refills come quick, there's no frills, nothing fancy, just good ol diner food. When we went their heat was acting up so they were using space heaters, and the place was slammed - that's what you're going to get - do not set expectations higher or lower read more

Waitress was indifferent. Not attentive. The food was TERRIBLE: bacon arrived cold on plate (not "refrigerator cold" but clearly had been sitting on side of grill for a while). Eggs were mediocre. Pancakes were fresh but a bit under-cooked, doughy in middle. Coffee tasted 'chemic-ally'. And not as though this was super cheap. It was on the high end of 'regular' breakfast prices. Overall would not return even if you begged me. read more

Cute place, friendly staff, and good food. Downside is the parking lot and the restroom.

Got the biscuits & gravy, blueberry muffin, and a coffee. Coming from the Midwest the biscuits and gravy have a good showing for the east coast. The muffin was split and toasted and would recommended. The portions were great plus the coffee was solid for a diner. The diners music and lay out was busy enough to feel the energy but not to much to the point to drown out conversations. Now, I have one rule at a restaurant when it comes to service and that is my drink should never be empty. My coffee went empty and I had to ask for a refill but worst yet my water went empty. The food was good but not being able to wash it down was disappointing because this would have been a 5 star experience otherwise for a diner. For me, it is a service sin for a water glass to go empty especially during the meal but better yet even after the meal. read more

Pros: Large menu. Cons: Veggies in the omlet were under-cooked. Belgian waffles were soggy. Waitstaff were rushed. Cramped space is not ideal for large groups. Limited parking. read more

I ordered carry out for breakfast and it was very good. We had cranberry pancakes which were so flavorful tangy and sweet! We had a side of potatoes and they made them The right way!!! We also had eggs with corn-beef hash and it too was delicious. The staff was efficient and polite. The decor has never changed since day one which makes it fun and historic. read more

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Inhaled that! It was yummy. Hash & eggs with a side sausage. Plenty of choices though. Menu was two full pages worth of breakfast foods. All the staples and then some. Nice waitress who probably has been here for years. It was a Friday morning and there were 4-5 tables seated so there's room when not rush hour. If you're in Waltham or surrounding and need a breakfast fix. This is a good choice. read more

Joseph's Two Family Restaurant - Fresh hot coffee. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Beware. Refills of coffee are extra cost unknown to us at the time. Most places charge one price per cup which includes refills. She kept coming by topping off our two cups and on the check charging us almost $14 for two coffees. Everything is extra in this place. You can see for yourself in picture of slip. Just a heads up.. read more

Joseph's Two Family Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

**Where Breakfast Dreams Go to Die (Hungrily)** Came in hoping for a soul-satisfying breakfast. What I got was a tragic reinterpretation of the morning meal. The eggs? Smashed so flat, I thought someone had run them over in the parking lot. Not "scrambled," not "over easy"--more like "over it." The French toast looked promising but turned out to be about as dry as a breakup text. Syrup couldn't save it. Butter gave up halfway through. Flavor-wise, it *almost* redeemed itself. You could tell there was potential buried somewhere beneath the culinary misfortune. But for the price I paid, I expected something a bit more... edible. And sizable. Instead, I ended up with a grumbling stomach and a sudden craving for literally *anywhere else*. If performance art disguised as breakfast is your thing, this place is a must. Otherwise, you might want to try making toast at home with your eyes closed. Same energy, but cheaper. read more

If you've heard the saying that looks can be deceiving, it would apply to the breakfast/lunch spot! On the outside it doesn't look like anything special. On the inside it is also a humble view. The food however makes it worth the trip. I stopped here for brunch to meet my cousin while in town. We got some coffee, fresh OJ, and I got the breakfast special while my hubby & my cousin both got the steak and eggs. Everything was good. read more

Joseph's Two Family Restaurant - Breakfast special - scambled eggs, homestyle potatoes, bacon, cheese. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

I was looking for a good breakfast and they delivered. This is a great local breakfast place I would highly recommend. Not fancy, but true local feel (great music too!). Quick efficient and friendly service as well. I'm definitely coming back. read more

Used to be our go to brunch spot since it is walking distance from my place. But during our recent visit, the food was not that great. Hope the quality doesn't g downhill. read more

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This is the second time dining in this restaurant. We stayed in Waltham before and enjoyed our breakfast at Joseph's Two Family. This time I tried the cranberry pancakes . What a treat. Just the right amount of fresh cranberries. if I am in Massachusetts, around Waltham again, I'll make sure to stop by again read more

Really good breakfast for a traveling family. The cranberry pancakes are delicious. Would recommend!

The costumer service was horrible. Never once in my life I walk my own menu to the table. It didn't bother me just basic customer service. The old white lady with white hair handed us the menu and didn't walk us to our talk and left. Took her a while to order our drinks and food. The food was mediocre and not the best i had the steak undercooked. Not the greatest food I've had. I get the ambiance of the place its a mom and pop but still they shouldn't treat people like this. read more

Visiting from out of town and stopped in on Sunday for some breakfast food. This was everything I hoped it would be and more. Friendly and attentive service, cozy and comfortable seating, and the food... so good! And for really reasonable prices. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Will be back again! read more

I stopped in a Joseph's Two for a late breakfast with my friend very recently. The place is cozy with an old school, very homey atmosphere of a local casual family restaurant. Seating of patrons was socially distanced here. We were promptly seated in a booth close to the front door upon arrival. I ordered the Homemade Turkey Hash 'n Two Eggs ($9.99) served with home fries, choice of toast (I chose English muffin), and cornbread (I requested grilled). My friend ordered a Western Omelet served with home fries & toast (she substituted a grilled corn muffin). The food came out in like 10 minutes after ordering and the portions were good sized. The hash had potato chunks, onions, and minced turkey, all grilled. The homefries were fresh cut potatoes, seasoned, grilled and browned. The English muffin was toasted and buttered, Smuckers preserves on the side. The grilled corn bread was not too sweet, butter on the side. My friend enjoyed her omelet and sides and we were both full. The service here was good and we both got refills on the ice water. They were able to accommodate separate checks and we paid up at the front registers. In all, the food here was great and the service was prompt. NOTE: Parking here is limited with a few spots available adjacent to Joseph's Two shared in the McDonald's lot. read more

Great service, great food, made with love! Not crowded for this Monday brunch time very nice place read more

Joseph's Two Family Restaurant - Cranberry pancakes w/ eggs and bacon! 2nd time there!! Awesome as the first time - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

I thought this place was okay, but not worth returning for me as there are so many other superior breakfast places around. I came on a weekday morning so it wasn't too busy. I ordered the French toast with a side of bacon and my husband got a Mediterranean omelette. The French toast was very good, bacon was fine. Our server was very nice. The interior is very "rustic," but I tend to like that in a diner. Overall everything was okay, I've just had better elsewhere. read more

Joseph's Two Family Restaurant - French toast (and enough butter to clog your arteries!) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

Well that was dreadful. After seeing all the awesome photos of the food here and reading the great reviews. What place did I eat at ??? Ordered Joseph's Two Family Restaurant today for Breakfast, We had it delivered through "Uber Eats" had high hopes for this place. Sorry to say the food was crap. low rent, mediocre slapped together food. It looked like a child made our food. So many items were missing, Burnt food. An absolute train wreck. Nope never again. A food Hate Crime in a Takeout Box read more

Joseph's Two Family Restaurant - Steak & Eggs a burnt mess - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Bananas supreme is the best French toast I have ever had. We have been coming here for thirty years and it's still on the menu. I'm vegan now and only wish they would make a vegan version! My husband still loves it though. read more

This is a great place to eat. The atmosphere is always nice and the food is great. Pricing is good and so are the waiters.

It was like old times coming into Joseph's. We used to come here for brunch back in college decades ago, and the food is still home-cooked deliciousness. Love the old timey ambience and the menu really hasn't changed much. Hubby got the Bostonian, and it was a very generous serving! I tried his homefries and you can tell it's freshly made: seasoned with a crisp on the outside but super soft on the inside. He very much enjoyed his meal and ate the whole thing! Mom ordered the Berkshire breakfast and felt like she was eating dessert but ordered the sausage for her side which offset the sweetness of the french toast. She also mentioned how large the serving was- the bread was very thick! She did not finish her meal and took the other half home. My Mediterranean Greek omelette was exactly as described. I requested no olives so it was a perfect omelette in my eyes. The feta really adds a lot of taste. I did not finish my dish and took the other half home and had it for dinner! Two meals in one order! We came in 45 mins before they closed, and the hostess/waitress was super friendly and welcoming. We did not feel rushed at all. The restaurant was clean and mandated masks. The service was fast and our food came out hot. Great place for breakfast all day! read more

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Our waitress was very attentive. Food..at best I give it a 2. 2 because it came out in a timely fashion, and wasn't a mess on a plate. Ordered a Western omelette: ham onions, cheese. Price around 12-13$. Omelette was very small, compared to other breakfast places I've been to. Ham: if it was diced any smaller it would have been invisible. Tons of onions... but.. they need to be cooked at least a bit to get them caramelized. Else you taste nothing but onions. Very poorly done. Would be nice to hear at least "Good Morning " or " Welcome " from employees when customers enter. We're ignored by staff as they passed us multiple times read more

Very pleased with breakfast. Our first time here after living in the area and love the quaint old-time vibe. Our Mediterranean Benedict and eggs st. Christine were great. They seasoned the potatoes well too. read more

First time breakfast customer. Very solid eggs Benedict with excellent home fries. Service was attentive and polite. Tight parking lot but manageable. read more

Quite a busy little place! Finally is great though to find a diner that is open longer than 2pm. You can expect to enjoy a meal here. In my opinion to say the least. As you the premise, you are seated by the waitresses. Tables are average tables that seat no more than 4. With an average size diner menu of a few pages from breakfast items to fish and chips. You won't wait long until the meal comes. I got The Lumberjack Breakfast with my choice of pancakes instead of french toast (I'm small with a huge appetite). My husband got eggs benedict, and my daughter got the French toast with scrambled eggs. Everything was as expected. My husband and daughter really enjoyed their meal. I didn't think anything anything of mine. HOWEVER! Their cornbread is homemade and it is phenomenal! With a big menu, lunch specials, and THE CORNBREAD... I'm going to have to come back. read more

Great food! Wonderful portions. Would definitely recommend for breakfast, brunch, and lunch. We met the owner. He's very personable!

During Covid it was a strange experience to try to sit down inside the restaurant with other people instead of outside seating. No outside seating available. Service: the server was good. I had ask for things louder than usual would. It wasn't a full packed house because the size of the restaurant. All and all she was able to get us what we needed. She didn't check in on us as much as I would like. Not service with a smile but not rude either so 3 stars. Food: I love the food was great. The fruit substitute was also a plus. The steak and eggs was great. All and all the food wonderful especially that area. All and all, I'm glad I went to yelp and so this place! I recommend. read more

Joseph's Two Family Restaurant - Steak and eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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You can't go wrong with an old school diner. Don't come here expecting vegan choices the pancakes are solid and the lunch options are classics you can't go wrong with. The service is good but can be busy on weekends as expected. Not great for large groups and is a bit on the small side but it's a great establishment to visit either way read more

Don't go here if you have babies. We were charged a "messy" fee because our 15 month old threw toast and pancake on the floor THAT I PICKED UP. I am absolutely appalled because I have never seen this in any establishment before. I fully regret leaving a tip. What a disgusting place. read more

One of the better breakfast places in Waltham! Had the freshest squeezed OJ and the Lumberjack Breakfast with the Cranberry pancakes and it was good! Service was nice as well. Will come back! read more

Joseph's Two Family Restaurant - The Lumberjack Breakfast and The Banana Supreme - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

EXACTLY the kind of comfort meal we wanted after we both worked over night! We both got the corned beef hash with eggs combo. There were crunchy bits on the corned beef and it was so flavorful without being overly salty. Probably one of the best diner breakfast spots I've found in a while! read more

Joseph's Two Family Restaurant - Side homefries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts

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Love it. My go to breakfast place in Waltham. Can't order lunch on weekends, sometimes I wish I could. But the breakfast is really good

Really a 3.5. Matt was a pretty good server. But the biscuits in my Benedict were cold and the eggs and sausage were lukewarm at best. I rarely send things back but today I did. Matt said it was because the kitchen was slow today but I don't see how that equals cold food. read more

Joseph's Two Family Restaurant - I think they were called Southern Benedict. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Waltham, Massachusetts