My entire family has been going to Tiny's ever since it opened decades ago and it's never disappointed us! One of our favorites has been the haddock dinner and we've also ordered their delicious onion rings. This gem of a restaurant has always been clean, cozy, excellent food, and the staff has been very friendly and attentive. Make it a point to eat here; You won't be disappointed! read more

Excellent service and very good food. We had the clay strip dinner, haddock sandwich and chicken parm sandwich. Everything was delicious. This is our new go to restaurant. read more

I would give it 10 stars if I could. Excellent everything but my favorites are the seafood dishes, onion rings, and sangria/ cocktails.

Big mistake. Could smell the burned, old oil off the fried clams as she set them on the table. Lots of flies at my corner table. Slaw was actually warm so I figure the plate sat under the lights for awhile. Don't do it. Take your clam crave elsewhere. Service was ... well, I felt like an intruder, so. I still tipped 20 per cent on the 32 dollar plate because that is how I roll. But in the back of my mind, I thought -- well your power take back will be in writing a review read more

I used to be a regular here. I say used because it's past tense. This place was my comfort meal. The employee Ryan ruined that for me. He was very disrespectful and unprofessional. I ordered 3 appetizers and a meal. He asked if i could hold anymore food and then proceeded to tell me to stop eating. I am never coming back here!!!! So unexceptable!!! read more

A wonderful morning staff - my boyfriend and I start our Sunday mornings off usually at local Central Mass diners or breakfast Joints - Tiny's has a wonderful morning team. We feel absolute comfort every time. Breakfast is always prepared the same - we pay attention to consistency when revisiting restaurants And this is a definite spot that we love ! read more

Tiny's has been a reliable favorite for years. We take out or eat there nearly once a week. About 6 months ago the food significantly changed. The fish sandwiches are about 1/3 the size they used to be; seems the buns have shrunk too and today, the tartar sauce was majorly watered down. Like heavy cream consistency. Sadly, I am not confident in recommending Tiny's having given the benefit of the doubt for the past half year or so. Hope to be able to share a 5 star review again someday in the future; really rooting for them. read more

Tinys a well established family restaurant. It has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel like you've been coming for years. They may not have any James Beard award winners in the kitchen but I'd trade that for the oversized portions of traditional New England fare served at Tinys any day! Their service is prompt, personable, and professional. Bill, the owner, is as kind and generous as he is handsome. A model American business owner! read more

Went here for breakfast the other day to find out breakfast stopped being served at 11 am on a Saturday.......Although my boyfriend and I were extremely disappointed (since we had gotten there just past 11) we decided to stay and try out the lunch menu. The menu has no indication of breakfast not being served all day nor does their website list it, as we checked before we went. To say we were not impressed would be an understatement. As a "bread" option tables are given saltines with a side of Cheese Wiz type cheese. Myself being a vegetarian, I ordered the veggie burger and my boyfriend ordered a BLT. When we got our meals the BLT came on your standard everyday Wonder white bread and I was accidentally served a chicken burger with bacon. Not a big deal, I sent it back and waited for what I had actually ordered. When my burger finally came out it appeared to be your typical Morning Star pre-frozen burger. No cheese and served with a slice of tomato and lettuce. Not to mention the plates the meals are served on are so small it's hard to separate your food. Overall, we probably won't be returning anytime soon. The staff were nice but the food could use an upgrade. read more

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Stopped in for the first time for breakfast and was very disappointed. Very small breakfast menu, with not many options. The Orange Juice was not real OJ. Tasted like Concentrate. The most disappointing thing was the homefries. Besides not being included in any meal, they where also fries. We where talking with the waitress about homefries vs hashbrowns and she never mentioned the homefries where french fries. Huge disappointment. read more

Very good restaurant! Grew up in the area and have been going since I was a kid and it's always been a good experience, no matter the time of day! read more

Our go to place for home cooking, breakfast, lunch and supper. Never an unsatisfactory meal.

It breaks my heart that I will no longer go to my favorite place. They changed so many items. Everything was perfect. It was even a blast going when it was all you can eat certain days of the week but they took that away. They had the best seafood. Not anymore. Great spaghetti and sauce. Why the heck did they change it. It's awful now. Coleslaw was the best. Now it's filled with condiments and soupy. Maybe the third generations taking over. To make it worse, my friends don't go there anymore for the same reasons. And do NOT order the fried clams. They taste and look like clams you'd bring home for the next day. I can't write anymore because it saddens me greatly. It was there best place in the world. And where are the waitresses we all knew? So sad. So very sad. read more

Wonderful old fashioned diner. Great specials. I am a diehard chicken croquettes fan. It's always comfortable at Tiny's

Tiny's is a tiny diner. Went there for breakfast and had french toast for the first time in I do not know how long. The french toast was good but I did have to scrape off some of the slathered butter on it -- yes, a bit too much. Portions are not huge and everything had a bit of a McDonald's feel to it which is odd for what you would expect to be more home style. Bottom line -- A-OK as long as you are not expecting more. read more

A good ole diner. My husband and I enjoy stopping here when we drive through. Food is always good and reasonable. Staff is friendly and welcoming. I love the open face Turkey sandwich. My husband got the Reuben. We were sad to hear they did away with the crackers and cheese though. read more

Not sure if folks had issues but food was good decent price and parking was easy waitresses were sweet and caring. read more

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Tried for the first time today. Think I've found my new favorite breakfast spot. Friendly service and great food. Keep it simple but still great quality and taste! read more

Average breakfast, not bad, not good. Home fry selection was weird,,, they have 3 types. Weirdest thing was they only serve grape jelly. read more

Tiny's Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Ayer, Massachusetts

I've driven by a few times it never thought to stop. Finally, we stopped in. I was going to order breakfast, but I saw that they had chicken croquettes which I love. Ok they were awesome. Two big croqs served with 2 sides and gravy. Gotta have gravy. I had coleslaw and potato salad which tasted like grandma brought it to the summer BBQ. The server we had was awesome, friendly and thorough. Yes, I recommend. Oh their onion rings....yes! read more

Grabbed a chicken stir fry with extra veggies and no rice. I must say that was a huge mistake. The dish was unedible. I knew the quality wasnt going to be the best, but I couldn't even try and finish the food. The sauce was overpowering and disgusting. All I could taste was sweet teriyaki sauce. I had to wipe down the food with napkins and that still didn't save the dish. The menu was really poorly designed. The menu was riddled with ads locally and scattered all over the menu. It was a huge red flag seeing that. Are they that strapped for cash? Same goes for the placemats. The service was atleast good. Our server took care of us really well so I cant give it a 1 star, but I cant say I'll be back. read more

I love their food. I have been going there for over 40 years & never had a bad meal. From sandwiches to seafood their food is good. Good potions for the price. Try it you'll be glad you did. read more

I've been eating here since I moved here 3 years ago. I generally figured it's typical diner food, usually on the "better" side. My favorite is the turkey club, the meatloaf is good, the portions are large and I usually take at least half home. Oh, and I love their onion rings! I like the the onions are still a bit crispy and very flavorful. Then I went in last week. I was heading home from a procedure at the hospital and needed food. I looked at the specials and was intrigued by the Osso Bucco. That's one of my favorite meals. I've made it several times, it's time consuming and difficult to get JUST right and I'm super picky. I couldn't imagine that it would be good, but why not? OMG! It was SO good and a huge portion. I ate until I thought they'd roll me to the car. I brought the rest home and cut it into 3 generous portions and had 2 bones for the dogs! Next time I'll order 2 to-go and freeze the portions so I can spoil myself occasionally. read more

This is hit-or-miss. Breakfast is great but dinner is only adequate. In early July we went there and my husband hit a winner (lobster mac-and-cheese) and I got a bomb (I ordered grilled cheese but instead received toasted white bread w the Kraft precut American slices still unmelted). For me, the big draw is the cheese and crackers, which remind me of my childhood and I DEVOUR them. Tiny's does a lot of business so many people must be finding food they enjoy--or perhaps it's their super-convenient location. Either way, I'll go there, eat all the crackers, and hope for a winner. read more

My home away from home... great food, super friendly servers, and a relaxing atmosphere. My favorites are the fried haddock (to die for) and the pork cutlet dinner (the cutlet is enormous!). A diverse and extremely large menu, coupled with a full bar, makes this place suitable for a laid back lunch or a special occasion night out. You will not be disappointed! read more

We came on a recommendation from a local friend and I am so glad we did. The service was friendly and personable, the atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the food... oh the food. Saltines and cheese for spreading was the appetizer. I almost filled up on it! The grilled Reuben was so good I barely came up for air. I got gravy on my fries and the only reason I didn't lick the plate is because I was so full I could barely move. I got a coffee and a water and the water was ice-cold while the coffee was fresh and piping hot. We got dessert (pumpkin pie) to go because we didn't want to miss out on it. The waitstaff was also phenomenal with my four year old. Very family friendly! read more

Breakfast is very good and the service is excellent. Parking can be challenging at times but worth it.

Good food! Awesome dessert! Waitress was not great. Acted as if we were an inconvenience to her. Attitude to my boyfriend when was trying to order. We came in starving in a great mood! Maybe it's because it was the first time we've been there ? And they haven't seen us or we weren't regulars. The woman serving us didn't even give her name but brunette mid twenties I'd say. I'm a waitress and advise you to get another job! read more

Looked very bar oriented. Not family friendly. Looks different than online description and pictures. read more

Great little local place. Good, cheap, food!! Plenty of counter seats as well as booths with a back room for larger parties. Clean & the cook even wore a hairnet on his beard! read more

Great place for bfast, accommodations for large groups just call ahead. Food is great and affordable. Staff was on point, never had to flag anyone down for coffee. Thank you. read more

We consider ourselves to be connoisseurs of diners. This is among the best we have eaten at. Service and food are great. Coffee was really great. read more

Quintessential New England. - Having lived the last couple years in Texas, it's places like this that really make me appreciate that I'm not in Texas anymore. Mom-n-pop-style places like this simply don't exist in the cultural wasteland that is the metroplex in Texas. - Tiny's is a no-frills, diner-ish, recently-remodled, good homestyle food restaurant. There's live Keno on the TV screens. Some of the specials on the wall are hand-printed on sheets of paper. The place has the air of a local comfort food establishment. It was clear to see that some of the patrons have been coming here for awhile. It's the kind of place every New England town has (or should have). - "Tiny" might refer to the parking lot, which was packed when we arrived. But there's a ton of seating inside; it looks to me that they expanded some years ago into the back room. There's ample seating throughout - bar seats, seats along the window, a 4-top in the corner. Kitchy. The place was recently remodeled; the paint on the ceilings and wall looked new and the place looked very clean. No dirt or musty old art hanging around. It has been cleaned up, I imagine. - I wasn't expecting much on the food. The menu looked good though - your typical diner-y fare; club sandwiches, some fried seafood, italian dishes, oddball specials throughout the week. We had lobster rolls and I got a special - steak and cheese quesedilla (I asked the waitress what she thought about it first "It's soooo good" - sold!). Got some wine too (why not?) which was excellent. My dinner really hit the spot - she didn't steer me wrong! We all loved our dinners and loved the vibe of the place. We are definitely going back!!! read more

Checked this place out for breakfast the other day and was downright pleased. I had the bacon, egg, and cheese on an english muffin, a hashbrown, and a grilled blueberry muffin. The breakfast sammich was great. Delicious bacon, melty cheese, a huge egg, and I believe they grilled the english muffin, which gave it a great, crispy crunch. The hashbrown was just like one you'd find at McDonald's-- and many of you may not like this, but frankly I think they're delicious. And the waitress told me beforehand, so I knew what to expect. I LIKE EM, ALL RIGHT!? The blueberry muffin was the weakest part of the meal. Pretty dry. I ate through it, however, and finished the meal because I'm a friggin' competitor. Great atmosphere here, too. Tons of locals pumping their dough into the scratch ticket vending machine. Guys sitting at the bar talking about last night at the bar (yeah that's right). Anywhoo, check out Tiny's for a great 'greasy spoon'-style meal. I hope to try it out for lunch or dinner in the future! read more

I for one LOVE Tiny's. I spent nine months in the Ft. Devens area for work and this was a go to spot at least twice a week. Breakfast, lunch, or dinner, Tiny's never disappointed. As others have pointed it is the definition of mom & pop greasy spoon, but for a Texas boy seeking good, home style cooking served by down home people it not only hit the spot, but warmed my heart too. Love ya Tiny's!!! read more

Seems like great local breakfast joint trying to be one of those gastro-brew-pubs with tons of fancy beers on tap. Was there on a weekday breakfast and clearly the main crowd was crews of pick-up driving retires, who from their bummer sticker practice right-wing politics. Not really gastro-pub types - But, once the waitstaff is done helping the big discussion "make America Great Again" crowd they found a minute to help me and the only other guy in the room who seemed to be trying to eat and get to a job. After, the order was taken, it came quickly. Good food, basic dinner breakfast. Stick to the ribs and tasty. Price for breakfast was fare to moderate. If you need breakfast in the area - It looks a little dated outside - but still give it a try.i read more

Tiny's Restaurant - Diners Near Me - Ayer, Massachusetts

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Typical Diner food, plus their claim to fame is the seafood specials. I didn't get that, but might try it in the future. Big portions of cheap, filling food. Full bar. The place is much larger than you'd imagine from looking at it from the outside. The service was great, the french fries were terrific. My BLT was big and bursting with bacon. I got a refill on my drink in a flash. Is it gourmet food? No. Is it a good value? Yes. read more

Wednesday nights, ALL YOU CAN EAT FRIED HADDOCK for $9.99!!!! It's so good. The waitstaff is friendly and the food is pretty good. It can be hit or miss with the Steamed Clams. One night I went and they were fantastic, another night they seemed like they were covered in mud.... Its not a fancy place by any means but if you're on a tight budget and want basic food it's the place to go. I've tried most of their fried seafood and their burgers are awesome! Very laid back read more

Never Again. Breakfast is consistently greasy. I given it multiple try's. The omelettes are so greasy.

So I was definitely too generous with my previous review. We've been back a few more times and really the food is below average, which is really too bad. It's a convenient little location and it would've been nice to have a spot to stop in on the way home from work, but we just can't justify going back anymore. I tried the clam chowder on one visit, and it literally came from a can, no question about it. My husband tried the all-you-can-eat roast beef dinner - the meat was plain and the mashed potatoes were definitely of the instant variety. When he asked for a second helping, the waitress brought out a plate with 1 thin piece of roast beef and a little gravy, nothing else. We wrongfully assumed that a second helping would include the sides. Taste-wise, it just seems like a lot of the food comes from a can or a box. The waitstaff are a friendly bunch, but unfortunately it's not enough for us to return. read more