Tom’s Restaurant

this was great! went by on a slowish thursday noon and was very attended to by staff, blt for $8 ! thats what i like to see! was given a free lime rickey, what more could you want, pancakes were legit

Tasty american dinner. Long history made delicius taste. I will be back again. Cash only.

Immaculate vibes and even better pancakes. This place is the best!

Great for what it is. A classic 100 year old restaurant with pretty descent food, ( crab cakes are excellent)nice portions and reasonable prices. The service was excellent- Aaron made us feel welcomed from the moment we sat down and Jahmar had great suggestions and is the definition of "Brooklyn Cool". Will definitely come back again when visiting Prospect Park, just be prepared for a little wait on weekends after 12, this place is very popular

I love every time I eat at Tom’s. The staff is incredibly efficient and the food exactly satisfies the “classic diner” craving. We arrived around 2:30 on the Sunday, were sat at a table in 15 minutes, and our food came our way a little more than 7 minutes after we ordered !!! My favorite place to meet old friends for a substantial meal 🤌🏼

Don’t be intimidated if there’s a line, there is a lot more seating than there appears to be. You should be in after 10-15 minutes tops.<br><br>That being said, I ended up getting the Danish pancakes, I was expecting it to be a little cheesier, but I would liken it to a blueberry tart in pancake form. It was really good, I also got a strawberry milkshake which was good too. I would recommend splitting with someone if possible as they give a lot more food than you think you will get. I saw most people around me leave food on the plate, I know that is a good problem to have.

Cash only, affordable<br>Iconic<br>Waited abt 30 min to get seated<br><br>Highly recommend any pancakes and the fries<br>Love their spicy mayo sauce<br><br>The omelette are just ok

Disclaimer: This is my personal experience. If something doesn’t go as expected, I always believe in giving the restaurant a chance to make it right. Most places will, and Tom’s definitely did.<br><br>I stopped in craving something specific — an open-faced beef sandwich — even though it wasn’t on the menu. I asked, and they made it happen without hesitation.<br><br>The beef was tender, layered over toast, and smothered in rich brown gravy. Total comfort food. Nothing fancy, just honest flavor that hit the spot. It’s the kind of old-school hospitality that makes you feel like more than just another customer.<br><br>Major appreciation to the team for saying yes when they didn’t have to. Sometimes the best dishes are the ones made off-menu with a little heart.

My second time in, after a disappointing first time I figured I'd give it another try. No wait this time, despite the holiday.<br><br>Like last time, the staff were very friendly and the vibe was old school. Unfortunately, like last time, the food was inconsistent, with an eggs Benedict that somehow managed the double whammy of being both cold and overcooked solid. The cheesy grits were just bog standard grits with two slices of American cheese slapped on top.<br><br>On the plus side, the coffee was decent and filled again one during the meal, the bacon was crisp and plentiful, and the pancakes were fluffy and delicious. Stumped for the cinnamon roll on the recommendation of a friend, and it came with a couple of different compound butter which were good too.

First time visiting here. I'm from the bronx but came to Brooklyn to see family. So I stopped in here with my aunt for some breakfast. The service was good and we were greeted by everyone in the restaurant. The food came out pretty quick. The pancakes were the best I've had at an establishment in a very long time, they were soft and very flavorful. I ordered. Pancakes, eggs, bacon and Grits. When I got my grits as they came out last they had hair in it. That kind of messed up the whole meal. They took it off the bill but you have to pay attention when you are cooking and presenting food in a restaurant.

What a fantastic experience!<br>Breakfast at Tom's was so amazing that we couldn't resist going back the next morning. It's a classic diner, straight out of an '80s TV show. Walking in feels like a time warp. The food perfectly complements that retro vibe – simple yet top-notch. You'll feel like you're indulging in the same pancakes and eggs as those iconic actors did decades ago. It's a joy-filled meal that sets the tone for a happy day ahead.<br>A true gem in Manhattan!

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

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!

I’ve been here a couple of times. Great little diner, super vintage looking, great speedy service and the food is great diner food.<br><br>We got lucky since we came in at 11 and there was no line. Usually there is one winding down the street.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>The food was good- very Midwestern feeling diner food. I loved the strudel pancake and the sweet potato waffle<br><br>They have lots of tables and seat you pretty quickly. Mostly the tables seat about 6 - slightly a tight squeeze<br><br>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.<br><br>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.