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Tom's Place

3.9 (334 reviews)
Open 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Good for kids

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Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Special
Jay W.

We always drive by this spot and decided to check it out one day. This place is a very small diner and it's always packed usually during breakfast and lunch. Walked in and the menu is huge. We decided to get the biscuits and gravy breakfast special and try the chorizo and egg breakfast plate. The service was great and the ambiance is very fast paced. Starting with the biscuits and gravy. It was on social for 8.99' and you got a choice of bacon or sausage, 2 biscuits and gravy, and 2 eggs to order. The biscuits was fluffy, hot, and soft. The gravy had lots of flavor. Everything about the plate was good. I gotta give it a 5/5. The chorizo and eggs breakfast could use alittle love, but they packed that plate to the brim. It's almost enough to feed two people. The chorizo and eggs could use alittle more seasonings overall I give it a 4.3/5. I def would come back here. They're known for their breakfast burritos and I see why, they are FAT!

Off menu, chicken fried steak sandwich, so good!!
Bryce M.

Did you know they had a chicken fried steak sandwich? I just learned that today and had to go by there to test drive it. I would absolutely order it again, it was incredible!!

Gravy special
Mary Anne W.

Great service, friendly staff. Deals on food/drinks, prices are reasonable and fast pace. The food was filling and made fresh. Tons of tables for inside and outside. Came here for breakfast with the hubby and he liked it a lot.

Christina K. H.

This place is perfect if your looking for that old school greasy spoon type food and atmosphere . The people are friendly and welcoming , the food is hot and really good , the service is quick and the portions are like we were once used to getting and the prices are reasonable considering. Make sure you grab some extra napkins !

Mack M.

Love Tom's place, especially the breakfast burrito. The staff is always friendly and the service is quick. One of my go-to spots. Definitely recommend!

Breakfast burrito with salsa. Split it with my husband.

Satisfied! Hit the spot. Breakfast Burrito after a morning surf. Service is friendly and laughs at my husband's jokes.

So clean inside and out!
Mariah N.

Stopped by early this morning and this place never dissapoints! The best burritos in town

Pastrami Burger Plus bacon and cheese, with extra mayo. Good! Fries were freshly cooked to order. Next time I'll ask for fries well done.
Simon K.

Fresh food! It's quick too. They have a drive-thru. I got the Pastrami Burger Plus bacon and cheese, with extra mayo. It was good. I wish the pastrami meat was thicker. It was like very thin sliced deli meat. Next time maybe I'll just get extra bacon instead of pastrami. The fries were freshly cooked to order. Next time I'll ask for the fries well done.

Avocado Burger and side salad

Husband brought us here for the first time with the kids. Great service, great food, great ranch dressing, great all around. Will definitely be back. I had the Avocado Burger with a salad (delicious), son had sausage burrito (he loved it), husband and daughter also loved what they got. Staff member with the pretty eyes treated us very well. Thanks Tom's.

1/3 lb. Burger with grilled onions
David S.

1/3 lb. Burger tasted great! Pleasantly surprised by the portion & freshness. Also, chocolate shake was rich! If you're looking for some tasty food, this small joint gotcha covered!

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Everything on the menu is amazing! Love that it isn't some chain restaurant in some strip mall. All the employees are super rad and helpful!

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Best burger in town! My girlfriend and I love it! Only wish they were open longer on the weekends!

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16 years ago

LOVE THIS PLACE!! I own a business on 17Th Street, and they have the best burgers and fries in town! Service is excellent A+++++++++

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Inside. It's quickest to order at the kiosk
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