The Corner Cafe

Wow, Vic's is fast becoming my favorite breakfast place. Too bad I live 2 1/2 hours away!…read moreThey are, friendly, efficient, the food is fresh. What can I say?? My Waitress, Tracy, gave me all the details on the difference between the steak tips and the grilled steak. I had the tips yesterday and the grilled today. They were both excellent at reasonable prices! I will be here every time I am in the area!!

Earlier this morning, I decided at the last minute to have breakfast at Vic's Waffle House in…read moreTewksbury before I ran errands. Went with a half waffle, 2 slices of crispy but chewy pig, freshly squozen OJ and a cawfee. $11.51 before tip, and I was in and out in 30 minutes. Counter seating is the best for a singleton. It was decent and fast

Delicious food, waffle fries, spicy Hollandise sauce, freshly squeezed orange juice and lively dinning atmosphere!

Western Omelet

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Gormley's Cafe

4.5(95 reviews)

1.9 mi

I was only the second person to come in the restaurant, but I was promptly greeted and given a cold…read morebeverage. 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.

Stopped in for Sat brunch before an event at Tsongas. Easy street parking- within walking distance…read moreof 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.

Avocado Turkey Wrap

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Vegan donuts

Pressed Cafe

4.1(105 reviews)

2.6 mi

We were given a gift card to the Pressed Cafe, so that is what brought us in to try the cafe…read more We were surprised that it took us twice to drive around the lot before we could find a parking spot. Once inside we were greeted right away and seated immediately by the friendly bartender at the front bar area. He was very helpful and not pushy. The menu was much larger than I thought it would be. Once we were ready to order the bartender came over and took our order. The food came out very quickly even though the restaurant seemed pretty full. We both thought the food was very good. We did not buy any of their pastries but they looked very good in the display cases in the rear of the cafe. I would recommend this cafe and we plan to visit again in the future.

Another fabulous lunch at Pressed! Brought friends and they were impressed with the incredible…read morefood! The service is fast and the employees are the BEST!! The restaurant is spotless too!! One of our favorite locations!! Great to see Matt the manager and Victoria, both super friendly and welcoming!! Hope to see you tomorrow!!

Ghost pepper chicken sandwich

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Outside seating area - pressed Chelmsford

Star Cafe

4.4(23 reviews)

1.6 mi

Very cute lunch spot. I got the turkey philly and was not disappointed. We got our food to go but…read morethey have some casual dining if eating in

So... we went to star cafe, to try it out for breakfast…read more Mom and I got omellettes, and didn't care for the way they made them, as they did a super thin coating on the grill, so there wasn't anything fluffy about it and made it seem almost mass produced. Of course, this is a personal preference, but then again, i'm just reviewing it from our own opinion. Mom got a veggie one which wound up being almost all brocolli (which she didn't recall being mentioned in the menu description) and had large chunks of almost raw onion in it. I got a western with sausage and it had the same issue with the onions and the green peppers and the sausage was a frozen patty that had been chopped up and was still kinda cold. My 11yo got a cheese omellette and he thought it was all cheese and didn't like the eggs, finding it "too cheesy" and "not enough eggy". My 15yo got chocolate chip pancakes and they weren't thoroughly cooked with some batter still showing. The ambiance was fine, and plenty of people were coming through for pickup and sitting for breakfast. The service was great and the prices were reasonable. Sure, everyone has their off day, and I'm grateful that they were open. But with so many other breakfast places to explore and choose from, I'm not sure my family will be back.

Interior

Omelette with mushrooms, home fries and wheat toast

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Fitzy's

3.8(48 reviews)

0.2 mi

Sorry say this was Jem but after 22 plus years he retired well deserve and staff was always…read morepleasant food was always good and now today 4-30-2026 was our last breakfast. Wasn't a disappointment but sad see Him go , but new name is going to Bunny Dinner they have big shoes to fill happy retirement Fritz's a long customer .

Food was so good (classic breakfast not too greasy with very solid portion sizes), adorable family…read morediner atmosphere, and great service. They only take cash but they have an ATM in the back. Felt very clean and well kept with lots of cutsey irish decor.

3 meat omelette, toast and home fries

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Customer holding menu

Locals Diner

5.0(3 reviews)

3.9 mi

Great food,great service! Highly recommend it. Always great selections, so much to choose from and…read morethere are specials every day. The ambience is cozy and nice.

Went to Locals Diner on Lakeview in Dracut for the first time today and it was AWESOME! Too many…read morebreakfast places either overcook the eggs or over spice things like hash browns. This DIDN'T happen at Locals Diner. We ordered at the counter after 1:30pm (they close at 2pm) and the staff greeted me like it was just after opening. Everyone was VERY friendly and welcoming. We got a "Sweet Italian sausage omelet and an order of scrambled eggs with a side of bacon. The eggs were perfect, and nothing was over cooked. I will definitely be going back. Thank you Locals!

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Cafe 12

4.0(99 reviews)

3.5 mi

We stopped on our way from New York to Maine and we LOVED it. Super easy off the exit and our…read moresandwiches were delicious. Food was incredible, delicious smoothie and excellent service. Very nice ambiance in there as well.

Brought lunch to my fiancé during his break and he asked if I wanted to get something to drink, so…read morehe brought me to Cafe 12 for me to try. Really cute blackboard menu and intriguing items. I decided to try the white sangria iced tea, as I actually love sangria, and I'd say it's not bad at all! Really refreshing. He got the Power smoothie and it felt really energizing, tasted like a healthy version of Trix yogurt. One sip blasted me away LOL. I'll give it 4 stars for now until I get to try more things from the menu.

BBQ Pulled Pork

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Captain John's

4.2(132 reviews)

2.0 mi

The haddock here is so incredibly fresh and they do it so well, the fried clams are also stellar…read more The waitstaff are friendly and just the right amount of attentive. The atmosphere is no-nonsense, there is nothing pretentious or uppity, this is a local spot with local people and extremely fresh seafood, and if you went often enough, you just know they'd learn your name and your order.

A Lowell local dive bar. Not the best of neighborhoods, dark and a full bar…read more The bartender was nice and attentive and I ordered up the clams and scallops. The full belly clams were tasty, but a bit on the dry side. The scallops were sweet. The fries ok. I just was not comfortable in this location nor with the cleanliness. Sorry, but I won't be back.

Dining room

The Pick 2 option: Fried whole belly clams, Fried Haddock, French fries. All of perfect consistencies.

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Street side entrance

Rosco's Diner

3.2(146 reviews)

3.6 mi

Drove by many times but today we finally stopped in. Breakfast and lunch joint but with a long bar…read morewith modern stools, plus many comfy booths and tables. One guy-- Rosco himself-- running the whole show. -- Pancakes and Sausage: Very large and thick pancakes, so two were more than enough. More importantly, a nice slightly sweet flavor elevated even further by a perfect browning from the griddle. Somewhat but not fully fluffy (my gold standard is Palace Diner in Maine). Real maple syrup available for a $2 surcharge, but a bargain for the large 5oz cup of it. Sausages fairly humdrum, but solid. It's the pancakes that'll get me back. -- Veggie Omelette and Home Fries: This was my wife's order. I'm not sure if it's because she omitted the toast, but it was a gigantic serving with an equally generous portion of the potatoes. She loved the omelette for its unique flavors (some pickled vegetables involved) and the cooked through eggs. I loved the homefries, stealing several and enjoying the crispness and liberal use of seasoning. No onions involved, but very good. Coffee was standard New England Coffee. Tea included a surprise unsolicited refill. Service was outstanding. We came for the food, so it didn't matter either way to us, but for what it's worth, the TV played Newsmax, which may or may not be your cup of tea.

Didn't eat but we left! they charge $1.90 for tap water! Grumpy old man seem to owner looking like…read moreauto shop worker said he didn't like our attitude because we didn't order drinks! Only one customer at 10:00 am was there telling us "get out while we can"! So we did! We came to Doty's at 7 Summer St Chelmsford, MA 01824 Just one min away

Veggie Omelette

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Owl Diner

4.0(262 reviews)

1.5 mi

We had a looooong drive and after hours on the road, the retro charm & glorious food of Owl Diner…read morewas a fun treat. Michelle was our lovely & caring server - she is a national treasure! Plentiful parking, immediately seated & a quick shot back to highway. Thank you, Michelle!

Stopped in with my daughter and it was great. We had coffee, chocolate chip pancakes, and a steak…read morebomb Benedict. The waitress stopped by not long after delivering our food with two extra eggs Benedict explaining that the cook had broken one of my yolks and wanted to ensure they both were replaced! Maybe this is usual, but it felt over the top in the customer service to ensure I had a good experience. The diner itself is super cute. We loved the owl theme and old timey diner feeling. Tips are cash only, but you can pay the check by card or take out cash at the in-house ATM.

Chocolate chip pancake

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Steak Bomb Benedict

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Mansi M.

Elite 21

3

56

16

2 years ago

The service was disappointing--my brunch order took 40 minutes to arrive. When it finally came, it was the wrong order, missing sides, and without any condiments. The food was average, nothing special. As for the ambiance, it's a very small cafe located on a corner, just as the name suggests. It's quite cramped, and you can overhear conversations from other tables, making it less than ideal for a relaxed meal. Based on my experience, I wouldn't recommend this place. read more

Doreen M.

0

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0

1 year ago

I stopped into the Corner Café for lunch today and what a wonderful experience! I was very impressed with the presentation of my salad and my server was very attentive and accommodating to all my special instructions on my order. What a great little family owned business!! I will definitely return. read more

James S.

147

2

0

8 years ago

Wow. Have been a lowell resident for 3 years and this is easily the best place to grab breakfast!

Evan W.

0

24

0

10 years ago

Great food, great price with a friendly atmosphere and staff. Always busy when I drive by.

Miguel C.

4

6

0

3 years ago

Great Food, both, Breakfast and Lunch. Friendly and competent Staff. Definitely a do over. read more

Thomas A.

7

67

173

4 years ago

Updated and still five stars and great service almost always ! A must try if bliss by

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Doty's looks very fresh and clean -- I love the blue walls. The staff was friendly and served us…read morepromptly. Our breakfast was very good -- there's a wide variety of omelettes. They have shredded hash browns and cubed home fries. I really liked the cinnamon raisin toast-- had not had that in a long time. If you order coffee they put a carafe on the table.

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Gormley's Cafe

4.5

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I was only the second person to come in the restaurant, but I was promptly greeted and given a cold…read morebeverage. 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.

Stopped in for Sat brunch before an event at Tsongas. Easy street parking- within walking distance…read moreof 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.

Cameo Diner

4.7

(67 reviews)

This place has been on my "List" for a while and I finally got the chance to try it. I wish I had…read morefound the time sooner! I got there 10 minutes after it opened and there were already two regulars there. I sat in a booth, though counter seating is plentiful. The owners work the place and are the friendliest people. I started with a coffee and water. The coffee was excellent -- not acidic, not watery, full bodied flavor. I ordered an Irish Benny and a side of crispy bacon. Absolutely delicious! The muffin was toasted to perfection and the eggs were just liquid enough to blend well with the hollandaise. While I was there 2 or 3 people came in -- a mix of old and new customers. All were treated to the same friendly attitude. I will definitely be going back!

Do NOT be put off by the facade! Inside, this is the sweetest, friendliest diner serving up…read morestraightforward but excellent breakfast classics. Being here just makes the whole world feel brighter. Bonus: the food is neither greasy nor overly salty - just fresh and well prepared. Good parking . Check it out, you'll thank me

Owl Diner

4.0

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They have a drive through. I have never seen a diner with a drive thru and it gives me a kick every…read moretime. Haven't tired the drive thru yet but will have to and upset my review. As for sitting in side it is a small cute local spot and service is fantastic. We had multiple waitresses walk over to us to suppose anything that we needed. Proportions are HUGE and I was unable to come anywhere close to finishing my meal but I was very happy with it. Breakfast is served until 2pm and remember to bring cash because it is cash only!

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Sorry say this was Jem but after 22 plus years he retired well deserve and staff was always…read morepleasant food was always good and now today 4-30-2026 was our last breakfast. Wasn't a disappointment but sad see Him go , but new name is going to Bunny Dinner they have big shoes to fill happy retirement Fritz's a long customer .

Food was so good (classic breakfast not too greasy with very solid portion sizes), adorable family…read morediner atmosphere, and great service. They only take cash but they have an ATM in the back. Felt very clean and well kept with lots of cutsey irish decor.

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3.5

(29 reviews)

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3.5

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The facility was fine. Relatively clean, taken care of, and maintained…read more The waitress was available and kind. She was very soft spoken and didn't follow up well after initial service. The food was horrible. I went with the breakfast burrito special that they were offering. It was a PUDDLE of a mess and soggy. It lacked flavor, color, and showed no hint of seasoning. My wife ordered the pollo pennine with pesto. It was underwhelming and lack luster as well. Between the cheese and pesto it was OVER salted, and soggy due to the oversized tomato wedges being smashed in it with RAW onions. Against our better judgement, with the disappointment of both meals, we ordered a follow on side of French toast; and that was horrible as well. Undercooked, soggy, and flavorless toppled with a pile of powdered sugar and a gob of butter that would had left Paula Dean sayin 'Good LORD... that's a lot of BUTTER" the presentation was sloppy at best. This location might be a local staple, but as a stop through patron, we would NEVER go here again. Don't do it.... Keep driving or look for better quality at a Dunkin!

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