Tom’s Restaurant

Weird the line is not as long as it used to be. It was about Saturday around 11am and the wait is 20 minutes for a table of four.

Food is delicious as usual. I had the Mexican omelette and definitely get the fries. They have the best fries in America to be honest. We got pancake, egg Benedict and something else. Coffee is like a good old diner coffee in the familiar cup.

Service can’t be better. The waiter is full of energy and love the smile. We got our order fast and correct. He gave us extra sauce and refill on coffee.

It’s very tight spot and I would just have one person wait inside until the table is ready.

Tom’s Restaurant was EXACTLY what I was hoping it would be!

A cozy old diner from 1936 still serving classic diner food that’s both delicious and totally reasonably priced. The burger and fries were absolutely classic and the fries held up over a long lunch without getting soggy

I mean.. if you’ve seen two episodes of Seinfeld you need to go here! It’s a bit from everything else while in the city but it’s definitely worth the time. It looks of course nothing alike in the series but the atmosphere is still there. There are some photos from the cast with adds to the feeling. The restaurant itself it very pleasant, we shared a tuna salad and a coffee and it was nice! The staff was very friendly.

Ate here after a afternoon of filming with some friends. Nice home style food. Had the cheesesteak wrap which was delicious and also a grilled cheese with bacon as an appetizer. Service was attentive. Place is CASH only so be wary. I’d eat here again

Listen, I know I've only been in New York for a couple months now, but I seriously doubt I'm going to find a better breakfast/lunch spot in Brooklyn for the price you pay here. I strongly recommend the 2x2x2. And if you get something else, just make sure you try their bacon or their pork sausage. Quite possibly the best I've ever had at a restaurant. The atmosphere gets 3 stars because it is a very small restaurant, so it's kind of a tight fit no matter where you go. (They do have seating outside the restaurant as well that I have not tried just because of the weather so that could have a little more room to it than inside the restaurant.) Regardless though, the food and the staff are fantastic and I cannot stress how much I love this place. And if you bring kids with you, be sure to treat them to the hot chocolate.

loved my visit to tom’s restaurant!!! service was great and quick and the food was delicious. the selection of pancakes is to die for, i got the cinnamon roll pancakes and they were delicious. they also give different types of butter. on the pricey side and cash only but worth the atmosphere, serving size and flavors. will be returning!

Run do not walk! This place is the absolute best breakfast spot in the neighborhood. The entire staff is so friendly and generous and we absolutely loved everything we ordered. Classic American fare but done to perfection. Only downside is CASH ONLY but they have an ATM and honestly any ATM fee is worth it for the food and service you’ll receive. I cannot wait to return again and again!

Whilst wandering Brooklyn streets we saw a huge line for this place on a Saturday but weren’t sure why. After looking it up we decided to give it a go.

It was a rainy Monday so no queue. We shared a plate of Danish pancakes (lemon, ricotta, Parmesan(!), blueberry) with a side of crispy bacon and strawberries. You get three huge pancakes and they come with accompanying maple syrup and some flavoured butters (plain whipped, and what I think were strawberry, cinnamon and orange). The pancakes were so light and fluffy and I really enjoyed the butters. The portion is very large so it fed two people comfortably.

We also ordered tea which came in an enjoyably huge mug.

Service was quick and friendly. They bring you iced water on arrival. The place has a cosy atmosphere with vintage eclectic decor.

Cash only but there is an ATM inside.

I love coming here! The staff is so warm and accommodating, the food is delicious (get the cinnamon roll pancakes for the table!!), and the vibe is amazing. Our group of 5 got there at 9:30 pm Sunday and missed the crowds. They were able to push some tables together to fit us. By the time we finished eating the line was out the door, so definitely recommend getting there before 11. It’s still cash only so be prepared. The people that work there deserve all the accolades, a neighborhood favorite!

I’ve been here a couple of times. Great little diner, super vintage looking, great speedy service and the food is great diner food.

We got lucky since we came in at 11 and there was no line. Usually there is one winding down the street.

Note that this place is cash only and takes no reservations. We came in and we were seated in 10 mins as soon as our whole party showed up.

The restaurant is cute, has an old school diner vibe and I love the non matching plates and mugs we are given - feels like a home or a bnb. Some cool decor as well and they have a little covered outside space as well as the restaurant itself.

The food was good- very Midwestern feeling diner food. I loved the strudel pancake and the sweet potato waffle

They have lots of tables and seat you pretty quickly. Mostly the tables seat about 6 - slightly a tight squeeze

I’ve tried the pancakes here and recommend the blueberry ricotta. I also liked how they do the pastrami and the crab cakes. I love how they do three little butters - strawberry, pumpkin and cinnamon.

The wait staff comes to you quickly and brings the food out Quickly as well. They did recommend to us that we were ordering too much food (and we were) so we appreciated that.

Firing on all cylinders! A great combo of mid-day breakfast and hearty lunch — with creative sandwiches and attentive service to boot. We sat outside on a clear day and —other than the typical nyc sirens (and honking alarm of their delivery guy’s scooter every 10 min) the outdoor booth worked great - it accommodated our party of 6 quite perfectly.

Inside, the vibe was lively, clearly the locals know this place well — and the decor eclectic and memorable.

Recommend!

Great little authentic side street diner!! Pancakes are AMAZING

Delicious place for a traditional American breakfast!! I had Florentin eggs and harvest pancakes (sweet corn and cranberry)! They have cinnamon butter and strawberry butter to eat with the pancakes! The service is really fast! They just accept cash!

Great local place for comfort food. Pancakes are always great; big, fluffy, and great flavors. Love the Danish pancakes. Cash only but they have an atm. Very attentive service. And wasn't super busy when I arrived around 1ish on a weekday. For those who need to know, they do not have non dairy milks for coffee. Also for those who need it parking in this area is not great.

The coffee is great. Strong and bold. Really enjoyed the portions of food. The potatoes did seem under cooked for my taste, but my Mexican Omlet was delicious. The flavors of butter choices for the silver dollar pancakes I had to try at home; I was too full. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the butter and pancakes also. The atmosphere, customers, and services is a win win. Very welcoming; and to be in business as long as you have means you must be doing the right thing. Looking forward to visiting again soon. 😀

What a wonderful little spot. I’ve passed Tom’s almost every day for the last five years and never gone in. The place greets you with such a warmth, it’s the kind of thing that no matter how hard a new restaurant tries to create, it can only be given by a place that’s been around as long as this.

The food was excellent and came out diner-fast. Scrambled eggs with perfect firmness, nicely spiced and not overcooked home fries, and one of the most interesting turkey sausages I’ve ever eaten (in a good way)!

I should note - I’m a bigger guy, and the booths are extremely tight. They’re old, I’m big, it’s really no one’s fault but my own, but if that’s something you’re concerned about it’s good to know going in.

Good value and well-separated, covered outdoor seating available.

Be prepared to wait ~10 minutes on arrival to get a table. Very crowded indoors

The spinach omelete & cinammon pancakes were great. Fish & chips was also good and made without beer in the batter. It came with chipotle sauce and sour cream.

Meals pictured from 2015 & 2023
Consistent, period. Food is always hot, tasty and served quickly. Service is above and beyond, the staff is so friendly and welcoming. My sister didn’t like her lunch entree and they simply and quickly got her a replacement, it was the most seamless meal swap ever. Tom’s has never let me down, I’ll be eating here as long as I live in Brooklyn

It's easy to see why this place is so loved and packed with people. The service is genuine and served with a smile, and the food is absolutely tasty! The standout items are the egg cream (kind of looks like a milkshake) and fries (I think some of the best I've ever had)! I got the huevos rancheros for the entrée, and it was perfect.

I've been sitting down having meals here since I was 15yrs old when the old man was still alive... 28yrs later this place is still undefeated!

Good to see there are some things that never lose quality.

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes FTW!!