Best of Boston

Best Breakfast

2008 Best Breakfast, South

Arthur & Pat’s

Marshfield
We swore that this year would be different. Surely there was some out-of-the-way truck stop or quirky-crunchy café tucked away in a random cow town [...] read more»
2008 Best Breakfast, West

Johnny’s Luncheonette

Newton Centre
Do your dopey morning brain a favor and resist the impulse to overthink breakfast. We'll make it simple for you. Start with: thick-cut French toast, [...] read more»
2007 Best Breakfast

Zaftigs Delicatessen

Brookline
Past reviewers have taken pains to note the name (or actually zaftig, without the s) is Yiddish for "pleasingly plump." No doubt that's how they, [...] read more»
2007 Best Breakfast, Nantucket

Black Eyed Susan’s

Nantucket
For late-rising revelers, Black Eyed Susans may be a split decision: It serves breakfast until 1 p.m. (yay!), but doesn't serve alcohol (boo!). Nevertheless, the [...] read more»
2007 Best Breakfast, Power

The Bristol

Boston
Such is the aura of the Bristol's morning rush that every customer seems to be engaged in something important, even if all they're actually doing [...] read more»
2007 Best Breakfast, South

Arthur & Pat’s

Marshfield
Arthur & Pat's, in the words of one sage local, "doesn't cater to the fancy-pants crowd." And indeed, the restaurant's worn exterior, wooden signs, and [...] read more»
2007 Best Breakfast, Berkshires

Martin’s

Great Barrington
The Martin's formula—cozy atmosphere plus simple, delicious food—lures regulars out of bed to feast on crisp veggie omelets, buttery-rich French toast, and grilled muffin specials [...] read more»
2007 Best Breakfast, Martha's Vineyard

Art Cliff Diner

Vineyard Haven, Martha's Vineyard
With choices like green eggs and ham and root beer floats, the Art Cliff's menu is a bit like that of a child's tea party. [...] read more»
2006 Best Breakfast, North

Savour Kitchen

Andover
With all due respect to greasy spoons, we prefer the healthier breakfast fare at Savour Kitchen. Chef-owner Matthew Morello changes the menu daily—really, every single [...] read more»
2006 Best Breakfast, South

Arthur & Pat’s

Marshfield
The ramshackle exterior and the proudly mismatched chairs and handmade signs that shout out house specials at this seaside Brant Rock favorite may be no-frills, [...] read more»