Zeke's Place

This is definitely a "locals" place. It has a great neighborhood setting across from the harbor. Signs all around reaffirm they operate at a slower speed than fast food and that all orders are made from scratch. The menu is the perfect combination of classic and new, and the food tasted like it came from my mother's kitchen. If you want to have breakfast IN Gloucester, this is the place. We will be back on our next trip for sure.

Absolutely delicious breakfast. It may take a while to arrive, as it’s a chill place, but if you’re looking for a yummy meal, chill vibes, and some rest from, I highly recommended this cozy place.

Try #7 on the breakfast menu. Pancakes are also 💣

Everything we tried was so good!! We went closer to closing and were able to snag 2 counter seats with no wait time. With so many options it was hard to choose just one thing, but since I forgot my glasses I couldn't read the specials written on the wall in the other room I was narrowed down to the printed menu and settled on the eggs Benedict. A perfect poached egg, well seasoned hash browns - I didn't regret my choice at all.
My husband ordered sweet hash which unfortunately they ran out of. He said that was fine, he'd take just the regular hash (he'd ordered both to try) we were pleasantly surprised when they made a serving of sweet hash for him anyway! We're already trying to plan a return trip!

I am so in love with the breakfasts here. All homemade, and so imaginative, with all the hometown originals. Many Eggs Benny varieties, thick French toast, yummy sweet potato hashbrowns, and French roast coffee. A staple to Gloucester. If you visit and don't go here at least once your missing out.

We were in the area for a quick weekend getaway and found Zekes place. This is a fantastic spot for breakfast! Great food and service! It has a very comfortable home-like atmosphere that my friends and I loved. The fresh baked options are delicious! And they give you lots of food! If you are ever in the area, you’ve got to come here!

You can't beat the food and atmosphere at Zeke's. Nostalgic music, genuine service and food prepared and served with love and perfection. Today I had the Turkey Bacon Avocado Club with Tomato soup for lunch. Yuuuuuge sandwich so it will also be dinner.

Giving a five star review isn’t enough. This diner style breakfast joint is to die for.
They have great service, always keeping you on your toes with amazing lively conversations.

The food? Easily one of the most delicious on cape Ann. The prices are lower than the other local dine ins.

Call ahead to make sure they aren’t packed. They will put you on a list if they are full.

The dining room itself is clean and well spacing.

They show off local artists throughout the restaurant, which is wonderful. You are able to purchase as well.

They have a lot of fresh from scratch products for sale as well! I highly suggest the jams.

I’ve been to Zeke’s for breakfast and lunch dozens of times and have never been disappointed. I have stomach issues and it’s difficult to find restaurants that agree with me, but my stomach have never been bothered from the food here. The gluten free English muffins are perfect, too! You can really taste the love in every dish😊

On the water in Cape Ann MA. We went there to go whale watching and wanted to get some local food and support small business. Zekes fit all. Food was great & they had grits too. Great place to go in a nice atmosphere.

I actually didn’t plan on coming here, but the other place we scouted out was closed. I must say i’m glad it was because we would have missed out on an amazing meal. I wasn’t too sure what to expect from how the outside looked, but you can’t judge a book by it’s cover.

Our waiter was really welcoming and was attentive. I ordered pancakes, bacon, scrambled eggs and grits everything was amazing. my fiancé order a breakfast bowl and a side of french toast with fresh apples and apple drizzled syrup on top. my god was that french toast amazing kind of wish i ordered it for myself luckily she was nice enough to share.

if/when we ever come back to boston we will be making the trip back to this diner for sure.

Wonderful breakfast place on the way to Rocky Neck! Fab service! I love the sign in the front that everything is cooked to order and to please go to Dunkin Donuts if you need an immediate breakfast!
Love the Monte Christo, the blueberry pancakes and the Anadama French toast!!

We visited here on a recent stop in Gloucester by chance. We were looking for a breakfast place, and Zeke’s Place came up in our google search for nearby restaurants...so we decided to check it out.

It’s located right across the street from the bay/harbor which was nice. When we walked up to the door, I noticed the Phantom Gourmet sticker on the glass which was a cool surprise, and made me excited to try the place. For those who might not know, “The Phantom Gourmet” is a restaurant review TV show featuring exceptionally good establishments around the New England area... so if you see the logo, you’re probably about to have a good meal!

The restaurant is cozy and quaint with local original art for sale on the walls, which was cool to look at while eating. The server(s) were warm, friendly and helpful.. and attentive without being overly so. The food came out in good time in spite of the restaurant being busy, and it looked great and was nice and hot.

We ordered a western omelette, it came with hand sliced marble rye and some excellent home fries. Eggs were cooked perfectly, no runny interior, so perfect. I also ordered a side of “Zeke’s Beans” which I highly recommend ordering if you are fortunate enough to visit here! We also got one of the specials.. Apple Pie French Toast.. Mega-thick slices of perfect French toast with an apple and caramel topping.. crazy good.

What more can I say? If I’m going to Gloucester again, I’m going to Zeke’s Place.. if I could give a 6th star I would. Love Zeke’s.

Zeke's is a "must" when visiting East Gloucester. If you're looking for a quirky atmosphere, impressive staffing, and delicious food (not to mention the amazing bread), Zeke's Place is..well, the place! Seriously though, the French Toast is wicked!

This place is AWESOME!! Great food, hilarious brother+sister chefs, super chill atmosphere and they play flashback 70s disco music. A total hidden gem. We laughed at much. The most fun breakfast EVER!!

Amazing, amazing, amazing!!!! Love it. We drove up from Hartford, CT to come here.

UPDATE: August 2021, back again for the 3rd time from CT. Food is incredible - can't get enough. Breads are crazy good!!

This is such a great little whole in the wall local breakfast spot. Hot coffee, yummy eggs Benedict and a really nice fruit cup! We are from Arizona but I would definitely come here again if we were local!

Delicious breakfast, generous portions, friendly service. Fun, quirky place. Parking is limited. A go-to when I am in town.

Daaamn. This place was recommended to us and it did NOT disappoint. From the selection of specials, the excellent service (even close to closing time), the great quality of food (that was prepared, cooked, and plated beautifully) to the atmosphere (local art and gorgeous wooden tables). Truly deserving of the title "Best Breakfast in Gloucester"

Even the kitchen/waitstaff banter was lively!

A favorite new breakfast spot we can boat to! Awesome food, hardworking, friendly crew, great spot - what’s not to love?!?

Adorable little place. Phenomenal food! Apple pie French Toast was to die for.