Tom's Restaurant

Tom's Restaurant is a diner Prospect Heights Brooklyn located in United States.

8 / 10
1059
ratings
  • Phone

    (718) 636-9738

  • Website

    tomsbrooklyn.com

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  • Type

    Diner

Address

782 Washington Ave (at Sterling Pl) Brooklyn , NY 11238 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch

Comments / 272


Keywords:

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PureWow

Tom’s original Prospect Heights location is certainly one Brooklyn’s most beloved breakfast spots . The lines can be rough, but free coffee and the promise of ricotta pancakes makes it all worthwhile. Read more

Momo Furudate

2x2x2 but up it to the beef sausage . Get lemon . Flavored butters. Gives you the best of savory and sweet. If you want to go all sweet, try the chocolate cake french toast !

Emily Wilson

The best diner in all the land. Service is top-notch, food is great, and condiments are on point (homemade chipotle mayo at every table & cinnamon , apple , and strawberry butter with your pancakes ).

Bin Yang

2x2x2 specials are the way to go here. Massive and fluffy pancakes served with savory strawberry AND apple cinnamon butter , 2 eggs your choice, plus thick succulent pork sausages . Nuff said.

Max Sklar

A Brooklyn classic! If you're a fan of pancakes , they have several kinds to try.

Matt Healy

A Prospect Heights institution that's been around for decades and will probably outlast us all. Come for breakfast and don't be scared off by the line . It moves fast and waiters bring out hot coffee .

Donna Mc

Tourist tip: Awesome little diner nestled in Prospect Heights. Corned beef hash of my childhood and heavenly lemon ricotta pancakes ! Solid eats and great service, with a touch of nostalgia.

Lauren Dellaquila

Tom's is an unending flow of culinary surprises every time I visit. When they are busy, parties of 4 seem to get seated quicker. Their burgers are simple but hearty and be sure to butter your grits !

David López

My favourite burger place in N.Y. Big and tasty burgers , crunchy bacon ...And special mention to his fries ! Totally awesome ????

Tomik Dash

The banana walnut pancakes as well as the lemon ricotta pancakes are SUPERB! They also have cinnamon , strawberry , and pumpkin butters there are amazing compliments to the pancakes .

Mudit Ameta

Oh man, pancakes here are SO good. Get the danish or sweet potato pancakes . Or any pancake really. And some milkshake and you're set. The staff is super nice and the vibe is old school. I love Tom's!

Sage

I basically always get either a pork sausage omelet with grits or a chili cheese omelet with grits . Both are great.

inna kats

Tom's wrap , ask for Chipotle mayo ots. Pickle is legit. Try merlot mixed w/Malibu, seltzer ots (add to taste): like red sangria . No WiFi , owner won't let you charge your phone. Service is perfect. ????

lilly

If you care about diners and breakfast , and highly efficient, delicious experiences you will love Tom's. Don't bring a gang of friends, it's not a big spot. 4 ppl or less -- 2 and you're golden!

Ramona Armitage

Great little diner , reasonably priced and pancakes were delish!

Aizen Kusumi

It is like a typical American diner that 1 sees in a movie . U.S. Flags everywhere, a cop having his breakfast & yes it is finger-licking-good! The service is good, slightly odd but good. Pancakes !

Kahina Be

This one is a really authentic diner . The milkshake is amazing and don't get me started on the pancakes ! So good.

Varun Shetty

Don't worry if the line is super long. It moves fast and they bring you treats while you wait! We got a couple of types of cookies and some French fries .

Kiri Masters

The 2x2x2 (2 eggs , 2 strips of bacon ,2 pancakes ) is a great deal. Plus you can upgrade pancakes to a flavored variety. Get here before 1pm on weekends to avoid the line

Joanna Flamm

Kitchy diner food served with love. Pro order: beef sausage and cheddar omelet , home fries , wheat toast , chocolate egg cream or cherry lime rickey .

Gothamist

For a traditional pancake experience, we recommend the Lemon Ricotta pancakes at this 70-year-old Prospect Heights establishment. The pancake experience here is combined with a sepia-tinged nostalgia. Read more

Village Voice

Long lines form during prime brunching hours, but the waitstaff will reward your patience with gratis orange slices , sips of coffee , & breakfast meats . Tom's remains a community restaurant at heart.

Marc Mayer

I love eating breakfast . I especially love eating breakfast HERE. Every now and then you get a little treat like an orange wedge or a cookie handed to you by a server.

Glen Kosik

You just can't go wrong here. I believe that anyone that goes here walks away very satisfied. Don't skip it. Go over and over again. Tell your friends...they'll thank you for it.

Marius Watz

As "authentic " as you get, this diner is actually from the mid-1930's. And it looks it. The food is basic (but good) diner fare .

Mickey Heller

Worth waiting in line . They come out to the waiting line with free coffee , samples if pancakes , beef sausage and more. Ask for Gus and have him tell you the history! Since 1936!

Chris Cookson

a great place to pair with a trip to the Botanical Gardens or Brooklyn Museum . Line is large on a Saturday, if you can, go on a week day. Pancakes and grits are the highlight here but lots to choose.

Jake Smith

The fries are good, but dipping them in this gamechanger (called "Chipotle Sauce ," it may be at your table right now; if not, ask) kicks Tom's fries to the next level.

Gabriel Hayes

Best pancakes in Brooklyn. Love the Danish Pancakes (lemon zest , ricotta , parmesan and blueberries ).

Danyel Smith

as good as everyone has always said. the alternative ketchup , the pale pink horseradish-y stuff: YUM. also: excellent smoked beef sausage . and grits .

Buford Barnes

Established 1937, continuously operated. Multiple pancakes for breakfast , including a lemon-ricotta flavor. Try an old fashioned specialty drink , a Lime Rickey. Don't confuse with Tom's from Seinfeld.

Lears Fool

Worth the hype - a nice old school diner experience, kitschy and delicious. I love the waiting in line appetizers . Such a nice touch.

Deon D

Pretty great for a diner . Upon arrival, seems like more of a wait than it really is. About 20 minutes from line to table. Everyone took responsibility for our service. The food came fast and very good

Bethany Czerny

Pumpkin walnut waffle and the Danish pancakes with the homemade flavored butters are the best. Then go walk it off at the brooklyn botanical garden !

Lindsey Rhoades

A Brooklyn classic. Don't panic if there's a line - it's worth the wait, and one of the ultra-friendly staff will be by shortly with a plate of cookies , tray of coffee , or juicy chorizo to whet your a

Carlos Escobar

Try the cinnamon butter . .. Food comes out quickly and prices are reasonable. This place is cash only but they do have an ATM . Enjoy, everything my friends and I had was delicious.

Sarah

heartwarmingly friendly service . the two by two special with lemon ricotta pancakes , over easy eggs and crispy sausage left me very happy (and very full).

Damian Bayona

Breakfast reigns supreme here. The pancakes are the real stand out. Eggs , home fries , etc are standard diner quality.

Ashley Miller

Pancakes are unquestionably the thing to get. There's a wait on weekends but the line moves quickly and the service is prompt once you are seated.

Judy Luo

lemon ricotta pancakes are amazing, cute space and décor, great service (they feed you snacks and coffee while you're waiting in line !)

Henrik

Loved the streusel pancakes . I was glad to see that the venue is so unpretentious.

Amanda Ho

Try the banana walnut pancakes ! An extra $2 on the 2-2-2 deal (2 eggs , 2 pancakes , 2 sausage/bacon)

Dri Bacci

Fluffy pancakes are awesome!!! 3 big pancakes with butter and maple syrup ... ???? ????

New York Habitat

Awesome diner with great prices. Get the lemon ricotta pancakes or the pumpkin walnut Belgian waffle . And not enough can be said about the amazing cinnamon butter .

NabeWise

Famous diner in BK. It's filled with crazy decor, there's a massive line to get in on weekends, but they give you coffee and food while you're waiting in line . Get the double battered French Fries !

Brooklyn's Lifestyle

Really great food anytime of day. Don't forget your cash - no cards accepted. Check it out!

Kelvin Maynard Jr

Almost everything at Tom's is awesome. You can't go wrong with any order but my favorite is the Ruben !

Joshua Libling

Best diner in NYC. Mexican omelette is awesome. Spicy sauce for the fries . Beef sausage with lemon . All must haves.

David Brahler

Classic Brooklyn hospitality . Try the bacon omelette with fries and rye toast .

Jeszikaa

Cute little diner with great service...waited in line , but they us served coffee , oranges , French fries , cookies ... Definitely worth the wait.

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