What a cool old-school diner! Line was out the door but servers brought out little treats to keep us happy while we waited. Definitely worth the wait but make sure you save enough room for what you order, the portions are pretty big! read more

Great little hidden treasure. Burgers are fabulous as well as eggs and pancakes. On our second visit , we ventured to a few of the specials. Crab cakes and eggs not so good. They had a very strong after taste. Stick to the eggs, pancakes, staff is super friendly and Avery accommodating. all on the money. Great egg creams and ass kicking coffee. read more

Finally having a normal schedule means I have weekends to enjoy brunch again. After a recommendation from my roommate, we headed over to Tom's for brunch around noon on Saturday. We had to wait in line but it was pleasant as their waitstaff brought treats for us. Orange slices, cinnamon and honey toast, and delicious french fries. The pancakes came highly spoken of from my roommate so I went with the sweet potato ones with a side of bacon and my boyfriend got chocolate chip ones with fries on the side. His sister got the eggs florentine which also looked amazing. After we woofed down our food, our stomachs were happy as could be. We will of course be back to try even more pancakes and other treats! read more

Came here with some college friends and had an amazing time. The food is pretty cheap and the portions are huge. We each paid about $15 including tip. The service was amazing and the servers came around with free fries and free samples while we waited. The servers even gave our table free fries and a free shake at the end. I had a spinach omelette which was very good. My friends had the pancakes and enjoyed them. This is a great place for a cheap brunch and amazing service. I have never had such great service at a restaurant before. The only downside is that there is a long wait to get seated especially for groups but for the price and service, the wait is definitely worth it. read more

Hubby and I were looking for a breakfast spot in this neighborhood and I randomly chose this one. What a great choice! I loveeeeeed the atmosphere, friendly staff and absolutely scrumptious food. Pancakes were soft and fluffy. They give you 3, yes THREE, different types of butter. Just plain delicious. Oh and I appreciated that the coffee cups aren't typical diner coffee cups. They were cups that you'd have in your home. Just delightful...Well worth it. I shall be back! read more

Tom's - Streusel pancakes! - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Went here last weekend for brunch, the place was rather packed. However after waiting for about 30 minutes we were finally seated. Despite the fact that it was a little congested in terms of seating, it was well worth the experience. A lot of vintage memorabilia and we're hanging around the wall. Something about this place really gives it a Homestyle feeling that sucks you back 20 or 30 years ago at least. Music was great. And last but not least, the pancakes for great. It was a tad dry but the chocolate chips really moisten in the batter. The flavored Butters also out of this world. I ended up getting eggs and bacon on the side as well. Great breakfast / brunch in a fantastic spot. read more

Really rude service. Do not come here - they trade on their famous exterior sign out the front. They have little else to offer that is of value. We were seated at what was then empty bar and the staff moved us to to a table. After buying overpriced coffee and cake, both of which tasted bland, we were approached by the waitress and told that "the minimum is $18 at table. You are welcome to move to the bar". We actually intended to order more food prior to this rude exchange but decided better than that. Incidentally, by this stage the bar was of course full with no spaces, so we got the hint and felt compelled to leave as the waitress clearly wanted us gone. There are far better food and coffee options in this neighborhood. read more

My favorite diner and breakfast spot. Never disappointed and I never leave not completely stuffed- portion size is not for the faint of heart! I usually order a custom omelette or a big plate of eggs and sausage. No frills excellent food, can't wait until we can crowd back inside. Cash only so plan accordingly. read more

Stopped by on my way to the Brooklyn museum, all I have to say is that their service is lightning fast, it's a nice little spot on the corner, food is good, prices are not bad, had some eggs with beef sausage, the service was great, just a typical NYC diner with fast service. read more

I found Tom's restaurant to be very delicious and welcoming. We were immediately welcomed kindly to take a seat. They immediately brought us waters which was fabulous as I do have the flu at the moment. I felt very at home in the restaurants presence. They were very kind in whatever we asked, and they were very responsive answers! My entire family felt warmth within the presence of the workers, as they were very kind. I also love how local the restaurant is, and how everybody is close and friendly here. We are staying here for another week and I will definitely come back. I will definitely come back soon! read more

Just about the perfect neighborhood diner. Eggs, pancakes, coffee - it's all great and in this warm, inviting setting. I don't think it's the type of place you should travel very far to go, but it's the kind of place you'll wish you had 10 minutes away. read more

Probably my favorite diner in NYC. Unpretentious, good food and worth the wait in line!

About 2 or 3 times in the past I've called to place an order, was placed on hold, and the person never came back. Last week I decided to place an order on seamless at 10:30 am. The approximate time of delivery was 11:45 am-11:55 am. It arrived at approximately 12:30 pm and was cold. Today I decide to call again and was immediately placed on hold. SIX MINUTES LATER I gave up. read more

The lost art of a good nostalgic diner can be found here. Classic diner menu and really great food. My friends and I pigged out after an afternoon of walking through the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, which they are in very close proximity to. I'm a proud member there and it's nice to have a great place to eat after a visit there. Blueberry pancakes seems to be the highlight of this place. Service is very quick and if you dine in during off peak food hours, you'll get a table sooner. This place is cozy and easy to make as your go to eatery. The cherry lime Ricky's is a delicious drink that makes me feel like a fancy kid. I can't wait to go back and try more of their food. read more

Place is packed but hats because it's AWESOME! The food is good, hot and there's a lot of it. Expect to wait a bit but it is worth it!

Tom's has a delicious all day breakfast. If you're going on the weekend expect a bit of a brunch rush so there may be a line out the door. Tom's does the right thing and will walk around with little things to munch on while you wait and coffee to drink. This is a cash only restaurant so make sure to bring cash! (Although there is a ATM inside.) This is my second time at Tom's and I loved it each time. This time I got crab cakes over eggs and it was excellent. The crab cakes had a crunchy outside and came with a pretty spicy sauce that was tasty. It was a struggle to not get pancakes again because they were sooo good the first time but I'm glad that I took the chance and tried something new. FYI this restaurant has been around since 1936 so they must be doing something right! read more

Amazing food and definitely worth the wait. That drink pink lemonade drink that they make is also to die for.

I love these guys. I don't mind the line outside, even in winter, because it makes the meal all the better cause you worked for it. Everyone is friendly and they bring you food to snack on while you're waiting. I got lemon chicken once!! 2 eggs fries and toast is great. The omelettes and burgers are good too. The coffee is hot, the kindly old lady manning the register is darling, and I want to eat there everyday and Sunday (which is impossible because that's the day that Gus tends to his garden and sings in his choir, according to the wall). read more

I had a friend visiting from out of town so I hit up yelp to find a good brunch place nearby. Tom's had consistently good reviews so we went there. Probably because it was a Thursday, late-ish morning, we didn't have to wait at all. Our waiter was attentive, friendly and helpful. I went with the waiters recommendation and got the crab cake breakfast and my friend got the blueberry/parmesan/something else pancakes with the butter assortment. Everything was delicious. The home fries and egg were delicious. The crab cakes were tasty and much better than I expected from some little breakfast joint. My friend was practically orgasmic over the pancakes (she REALLY likes pancakes) and our coffee cups were never empty. Over all it was a very pleasant experience and I will definitely be dragging my roomie there some time in the near future. read more

This place was such an experience that it convinced me to join Yelp just so I can share its "amazing-ness" with others. Firstly, I completely agree that the line is part of the experience. While my roommate and I waited in the cold morning weather, we were served coffee along with samples of delicious sausages and pancakes. This aloud us not only to warm up, but it gave us a great idea of what we would like to order once we got inside. The people working there greeted us like family and the food was DEFINITELY worth the wait. We shared the pumpkin walnut pancakes (with the cinnamon butter... yummy) and juevos rancheros. I have to say that it was the best pumpkin pancakes I have ever had.... coming from a pumpkin lover this says alot. The juevos rancheros was equally as mouthwatering. We also ordered a side of the sausage, inspired by the taste test in the line earlier. The only downside was that our table was a little small and it is cash only, however everything else made up for those minor observations. (They do have an ATM machine inside) I have found my permanent breakfast place and HIGHLY recommend it to other as well. read more

The staff is nice, the food is cheap, and the decor is rad. The food is consistently good, although not mind-blowing, but I'll keep coming back because this place always transports me out of NY for a (much needed) moment. Two eggs/homefries/toast = 5 bucks read more

Tasted pretty good on the first try my girlfriend wasn't satisfied with the steak because it tasted of too much charcoal. The flavor of the meat was overpowered by the taste of the grill. My meal on the other hand was great. Will try again. read more

Tom's - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Yes, there is a lot of hype about Tom's, but for good reason. I've been coming here since I moved to Crown Heights 7 years ago, and I still get the same booth, the same server (Carlos, who like many who work there have been with Tom's for 25+ years! which says a lot about the incredibly kind owners), and the same consistently awesome breakfast and lunch items. As I'm sure many have noted, whenever there is a line (just about every Sat/Sun) Gus or his son give out snacks and coffee and smiles. Once you get inside, you are overwhelmed by the 1930's charm of the place, and even though the menu is standard diner fare, these guys are masters of eggs and pancakes, which are always cooked to perfection. I like going during the week when there's not a crowd. Carlos lets me tweak the menu as much as I like: "I want this, but I want less meat and a couple strawberries" for instance. Also, Gus is always giving out freebies. He once overheard me say that I've never tried a cherry lime rickey and next thing I know, he delivers one to the table, free of charge! He's also done that with an egg creme on another similar occasion. Order anything. It will be substantial and good. And don't listen to the haters. They only want to bash it because they waited 45 minutes on a Saturday for pancakes. Go on a weekday, chat with the staff, claim you haven't tried a certain thing ;) and order whatever you like-- they'll make it. Observe the way the place runs for a minute and you'll understand why it's the type of place you always leave happy. read more

I've been to good ol' Tom's 4 to 5 times, and every time it never disappoints. Sure, there's a long line at the door, but they serve you coffee, oranges, and french fries with a delectable spicy sauce while you wait. Sure it's a bit crowded and a bit cramped, but the atmosphere and the staff are undeniably charming. Sure it's cash only, but the prices are fantastic!!! I used to work in the area, and the boyfriend and I always look forward to making the trek out here from the uws. He prefers omelets, especially the chili one. I prefer the pancakes, and a spinach omelet from time to time. read more

If ever there was a restaurant that everyone in the entire world should visit, it's Tom's. Tom's is perfect in every way, except they only take cash. On an off-time, it's easy to walk right in, get a seat and enjoy the almost Southern hospitality that accompanies the absolutely delicious food. Even on a crowded brunch morning, the experience is worth the wait. Like any quality restaurant in New York, Tom's is not immune to the massive lines that can build up on Saturday and Sunday mornings, the New Yorker's favorite time of the week. But Tom's stands out in its inability to allow patrons to wait hungry and without coffee. In short, they know their customers. From sweet potato fries to pancake bites to tiny cookies with whipped cream and always accompanied by coffee, it's difficult to spend time outside Tom's without getting a taste of the experience to come. If the service isn't impressive enough, the food assuredly is. I've never tried anything at Tom's I didn't love, most especially the lemon ricotta pancakes. Sounds a bit weird, I know, but they are the absolute best pancakes on the planet. No contest. Even if you're not into trying new and amazing things, the silver dollars, chocolate chip and any other variety of pancakes are well past satisfactory. As are the omelets, most especially if they feature spinach. I could talk all day about this neighborhood gem, but you won't really get a feel for it without taking a chance and visiting. Do it, don't regret it. read more

Most home grown place ever -- everyone is so sweet and they give you treats while waiting in line (I have never not stood in line for brunch at this place!) totally worth it-- the food is great and priced very reasonably. read more

Food: good + Service: good + Atmosphere: great - Price: good - Overall I enjoyed it. Everyone is "new York" nice. Food came quick. You will definitely wait during peak hours... But they do bring you food, coffee, etc. read more

I like Tom's but I don't love it. I think the only reason I'm super down with Tom's is because when I'm there I don't feel like I'm in NYC. More like home.. this diner close to my house in FL is similar to Tom's. So it's a nostalgic thing. Overall, the breakfast food is nothing too special. The eggs, bacon, sausage taste like most any other I've ever had. However, they have multiple types of pancakes you may have never seen before. The pancakes are good (not great). They are good.. not out of the ballpark good. I think if you are going to Tom's you should get the pancakes though.. The prices aren't that great. I mean 9 bucks for 2 pancakes, eggs, and bacon isn't that good of a price. On the weekends there seems to always be a wait and they have irregular hours on the weekdays.. that's why it's packed on the weekends. The service is pretty good and it does not take long to get your food. It's a laid back, fun dining experience. If you want breakfast at 6pm on a saturday it's a good idea. It is also decorated pretty cool too. read more

Perhaps ordering a rib eye and burger is not the best idea in a diner famed for its breakfast. Asked for medium and got well done for both. Super well done. Average diner fare, quick and friendly service. Cons: tables are teensy and only one unisex loo, which can be gross when you are seated beside it. read more

I came in here randomly looking for somewhere to eat something decent so I check the reviews and Tom's came up. From outside looks like your walking back in time, I dig the decor but it's like the other dude said your very cramped and you can feel the people behind you. Nice guy and grandma to greet you and says sit wherever you like. The place was fairly empty but took a while for us to get menus. Food was ehhhhhh. I had steak & eggs with some grits. Grits were horrible and the steak was terrible eggs were edible @ best. My girl had the pancakes and egg omelet pancakes and coffee are all I can say were Good. Waiters are nice though and they do try and make you feel welcomed that's why it's getting ***. read more

I absolutely love this place. It has definitely brought me back to life after an intense night of dancing, drinking or whatever. Cash only, buy has an ATM on site. There will be a line but it is worth it... Plus you get fed while waiting on line. I've had orange slices, French fries, whip cream covered strawberries even coffee at times! The place is a little on the smaller side but has a homey/cozy feel. Side note they move quickly so do not leave your leftovers by accident... by the time you leave the front door, remember and turn back to get it the table has been cleared and your leftovers have been thrown :( read more

The food is amazing on point cool resturant and spot for breakfast lunch and dinner yummy read more

Tom's - Diners Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

No need to explain this place. I try to make it to Toms for breakfast every Saturday. Tip: Get there before 11am read more

I had to stop my breakfast to post how delicious it is! I ordered the crab cakes and eggs with grits and a pancake. What pushed the meal to outstanding are the punkin butter for the pancake and the spicy sauce for the crab cakes. 10/10 would eat here again, even if it is cash only. read more

Gem in Brooklyn! Absolutely love this place, the breakfast is awesome! The staff is very helpful and friendly. Will always be back read more

Went to Tom's based on Yelp reviews. Service was quick and food was ok. Corned beef is from a can. It was ok. Also, didn't realize until after we paid that we were way over charged. My Corned beef and hash should've been $11.50 and was charged $14.50. My friend's omelette was $10.50 and was charged $12.50. Coffee is $3 per cup. Standard. But, bitter coffee. I will not return read more

Love this place. Classic old school diner with fast service. Gets really busy on the weekends, so be prepared to wait - or come during the week for a more quiet atmosphere. read more

This is one of the first breakfast spots my girlfriend and I tried here in Brooklyn. The food was great, decent price and the service was outstanding. You have to wait in line outside, so that is the reason for the 4 stars. Our server was incredible with recommendations and told us if we didn't like it he could bring us something else at no extra charge. Asked us to return etc. Great place! read more

Not too many diners in this part of Brooklyn but Tom's makes up for it. The pancakes are to die for, the waffles too. The cinnamon bun pancakes specifically are a thing of beauty. Service is great and kind. You honestly can't ask for much more from a diner. The line is long on the weekends, so get here early! read more

Good service and great old-school vibe. Solid food but not the best diner food in New York. Burger is supposedly hand-made and fresh but doesn't taste like it and the bacon is just okay. Also kind've pricey. read more