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    Fish cake benedict with sauce on the side (foreground) and crab cakes with scrambled eggs, home fries, and toast (background)
    Paige L.

    This is a little local gem downtown with delicious food. They make efforts to keep the tables moving so you don't have to wait too long. My husband and I ordered a waffle to share and then two different egg dishes. The waffle took a really long time to come out - almost 40 minutes. We were really hungry and after waiting for a table, waiting for the waffle was rough - especially when I could see into the kitchen where staff members were eating and snacking away. In general the service was slow and not super warm, so that was the low point of our visit. The inside is cute and comfortable with funny signs ("you don't have to be crazy to work here, we'll train you") and even a little TV perhaps to show a game or news (nice kind of laid back diner vibe). Food specifics: - waffle with strawberries: disappointing! the one waffle had a really claggy texture. wish it had been more light and a little crispy on the outside. came with a mix of fresh and sauced strawberries. for $11 and the long wait, it didn't feel like a good deal. - fish cake eggs benedict: WOW. this completely blew me away. the homemade fish cakes were soooo light and delicate. not a super fishy flavor - just fresh and yummy. the eggs were also poached to perfection - cooked whites with a runny yolk. the potatoes were nice and soft with good seasoning. - scrambled eggs with toast, home fries, and crab cakes (special): again, the seafood cakes took the cake! fresh crab with a surprising and delicious mix of green pepper and some kind of chipotle/smoky spicing? the toast was hearty as well. In general, I'd love to come back and eat more of their delicious food. If I lived nearby I'd come often enough for the staff to know me so they would be more attentive :)

    Their food was delicious and service was excellent! Thank you!

    Their food was delicious and service was excellent! I asked them to make what they recommended and they made crab cakes eggs benedict and the crab meet was very fresh and yummy and the yolk was extra gooey, just like I love it. Thank you!

    Crab cake breakfast special
    Leilani H.

    Food and service was great! Place was full of regulars. As an out of town visitor, I enjoy eating at the favorite place for locals. We were there at opening, got to talk to a guy who has been going there almost everyday for 20 years. Server had his table set with drinks before opening the door for the day. My kids had pancakes, biscuits and gravy all very good. Myself and my spouse had the crab cake special and it was one of the best breakfasts I have ever had.

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    Mark H.

    4 of us stopped in the morning after a long day of deep sea fishing. We got lucky to walk in and get a table, there was a line of people waiting afterwards. Inside is small with about 5 tables and 10 bar seats, hence the wait. The reason for the wait is mostly because the food is that good and all homemade, even all the breads (white, multigrain, marble rye, anadama, raisin, Portuguese, pistachio, wheat). Needless to say, if you can get a seat, grab it (make sure you ask first) it's well worth it.

    Raspberry Stuffed French Toast
    Paul Francis M.

    There is a reason why this place has a ton of high reviews. It's a small establishment in town off the main road. You walk in and are greeted by local pictures and decorations. Love the hat holders! (See picture) What I am assuming is one of the owners was telling my cousin and I about how for halloween she wants do decorate as if they were climbing out of spider webs. All the tables were full but a local gentleman was kind enough to move to another table with another local gentleman to free up the table for us. The food came out quick and words cannot honestly describe how wonderful of a bite the first bite was with mine. I went with the raspberry stuffed french toast and the filling is out of this world! The homemade Portuguese bread is a perfect cut and equally as good as the filling if not better. Cousin ordered the Irish Eggs Benedict which I never have had before, had a small bite and would definitely give a try for a meal in the future. As for the portion size it was just the right amount. And with how quick the food came out I can imagine the table turnover is not that long unless you get lingering parties. I am sure this town is full of good local spots judging by today's experience. If you are new to town or just driving through and looking for a quick bite, take my word for it and make this your first stop.

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    This was a great find! Extensive menu, excellent food served piping hot! They make all of their own breads. Casual atmosphere. Staff was so welcoming and warm; gave us great suggestions about what to do and see in Gloucester in addition to delicious breakfast! Highly recommend!

    Nancy F.

    This small coffee shop is a gem in the community of Gloucester! The owner is a fabulous hostess. She offered our grandson toys to occupy his time. The menu is extensive with many combinations of 11 homemade bread varieties and the most delicious and light and fluffy pancakes. The menu was such that you wanted to try 1 of everything! We have made this our breakfast strip before visiting Gloucester or sailing on the 7 Seas Whale watch boat.

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    Two Sisters is the best best breakfast place in the world. Great community, great food.

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    Perfect place to steal a W/E breakfast if you want classic friendly, bustling atmosphere. Gorgeous breads. Great menu.

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    I feel like my mom is making me breakfast every time I go here, and every time I leave stuffed and ready for a nap....just how I like it!

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    George's Restaurant & Bar

    George's Restaurant & Bar

    4.5
    (258 reviews)
    0.5 mi
    $$

    i was looking for a brunch place open in gloucester on a sunday at 1pm, and george's restaurant &…read morebar seemed to be the only place open (in winter season). i am so glad i found this place! it's on a corner after the main rotary, street parking available. lilly & other staff all provided excellent service and a warm welcome. i tried their florentine benedict with a single jumbo blueberry pancake. their florentine benedict is so scrumptious, loaded with spinach & tomato and perfectly poached eggs. the blueberry pancakes are huge and completely stuffed with blueberries. i was so pleased when i asked if they had real maple syrup, and the gentleman who served me went and got it right away. and they don't overcharge for it like most places! they also have plenty of drink options available which all sounded delicious. florentine benedict 9.5/10 blueberry pancakes 10/10 overall, the meal was absolutely delicious, clearly a hometown staple for locals, and for good reason. not only that, they're reasonably priced and i will definitely return when in the area for breakfast or brunch. ambiance: 4.8/5 food: 5/5 drinks: n/a services 5/5 george's restaurant & bar: 5/5

    We had about a 30 minute wait on a Sunday morning. Not too bad for four adults and a baby. The…read morestaff at George's is absolutely the best. They were very proactive on how we wanted to be seated with a seven month old. I enjoyed two of their bloody Mary's! One was actually the jalapeño bloody Maria with tequila. And the other was the Tabasco spicy bloody Mary. Oh yeah, the food was awesome! I had the crab cake Benedict. My wife had a huge omelette. My son had the breakfast burrito. Everything was great! Also, it's walking distance from where we were staying. A great plus for Gloucester. Don't miss this place for breakfast or lunch when you come to Gloucester!

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    If you like to Belly Up this is the breakfast place for you
    If you like to Belly Up this is the breakfast place for you
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    The George's breakfast combo
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    Mile Marker One Restaurant & Bar

    Mile Marker One Restaurant & Bar

    3.2
    (253 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    Eco-friendly

    What a fun experience it was to enjoy igloo dining at this venue. We had been to this restaurant in…read more2020, at the height of the COVID pandemic and ate in one of the igloos. I'm happy to report that the igloos available now are so much nicer, big, bright and clear and you can enjoy all of the beautiful water views. There is however a fee of $15pp for this experience. We dined with some friends and everybody enjoyed their cocktails and food. I started with the bang bang shrimp appetizer. What a bargain for $18! There were maybe 8-10 very large shrimp, and they were perfectly cooked. The fried haddock/chips was great, fish was crispy and delicious, but unfortunately the fries were not good and did not match the caliber of the food served. Limp, and probably were hanging around under a heat lamp :-( Overall, service was OK. Food arrived fairly staggered and one entree was very late. The runner confessed and said he dropped the plate and it had to be remade. It would have been nice if the server informed us. Despite the minor service hiccups (very young and likely inexperienced staff), the atmosphere and food are worth it. Give them a try!

    I ordered and loved their grilled peach salad, it was so delicious and the perfect size. The drinks…read morewe got came out quick and the view just can't be beat! Most of the servers and runners appeared to be high school or early college aged which meant service could be a little hit or miss at times (it was also very busy) but they were all very friendly. Boat parking is an added bonus!

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    Our signature Purple Rain cocktail.

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    Our signature Purple Rain cocktail.
    Charlie's Place

    Charlie's Place

    3.7
    (138 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Charlie's Place Gloucester Mass…read moreWe decided to visit Gloucester in February 2026 as a way to help our relative get her new home ready for move-in. We took a Saturday off to do a little touring. After spending the morning touring Cape Ann, enjoying all the beauty there was to behold, we decided to go to Charlie's Place for lunch. It has the feel of a hometown diner without any appearance of a greasy spoon. The interior is very well maintained, extremely clean and pleasantly decorated. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. My sister-in-law had the pepper burger, which was smothered in red and green peppers and she ate every bite. She also enjoyed a cup of the fish stew. She has returned to Charlie's many times to have it again and again, it is that good! Large chunks of haddock crowd the serving while swimming in a buttery, thin, creamy broth. My husband and I made a meal of splitting three items: a bowl of the clam chowder, which has the authentic New England taste we were looking for, a simple turkey sandwich on rye and a side salad which was huge. We felt completely at ease in this restaurant which is obviously a local favorite and left feeling stuffed. The prices are very affordable. We truly enjoyed every bite in our first, but definitely not the last, time visiting Charlie's.

    Sadly - gone a bit downhill! Our family's favorite local restaurant since the 1980s has changed two…read morethings recently that have ruined the experience of a great lobster roll or fish dinner. No. 1 - they no longer serve Coco-Cola products - OUCH! Apparently there was an issue with the Coke servicing one time and they pulled the plug on Coke - completely ignoring their customers. Very sad to see this selfishness! No. 2 - management changes their French fries - long a staples of greatness here. Again - leasing with success and ignoring customers! Lastly, the outstanding lobster roll has been inconsistent lately. I write this review with the hope that management is listening and will revert to what made Charlie's so great for so long. Until then, we will be looking for other local joints. - Mr. Shell Shocked.

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