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Thornton's Restaurant & Cafe
Diner, Breakfast Spot, and Café$$$$
Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood, Boston
"Eggs florentine were delicious."(2 Tips)
"Great place to get a decent, inexpensive breakfast."(5 Tips)
"Try the Eggs Felix or the Eggs Gusto."(2 Tips)
"Eggs gusto are fabulous."(2 Tips)
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Carlitos ChávezJanuary 1, 2016One of Boston's can't-miss breakfast spots! Be patient, there might be a line. Once you are in, order the Benedict Eggs with Salmon, can't go wrong with that!!!
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Taija HDecember 30, 2015I find this best breakfast place so far. Big portions and decent prices. Small, cosy and popular. Prepare to wait for seating. I had scrambled with ham&cheese and blueberry pancakes, love it!
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Emma HodMarch 8, 2014The servers are wonderful and friendly. The variety of eggs Benedict is delicious and wonderful! Try the Felix and the Salmon. Also they can make a decent cup of tea - for those from the UK!UpvoteDownvote
Carolyn MookerjeeJuly 16, 2017Dressing on the Fattoush salad is so fresh and a lovely change from heavy, made/sold in bulk dressings. Very reasonable prices. Outdoor seating.UpvoteDownvote
Christine HorganMarch 1, 2015Good Morning Special! Sounds weird but it works! Get here early, we came two days in February and there was a huge line both days!
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Mike DurocherApril 20, 2016Great service at a great price. Especially for right in the city. 3 min walk from the prud and 5 min from Copley place!Upvote1Downvote
Parham HaghighiDecember 28, 2016Definitely one of the best places in Boston for brunch/breakfast! Gusto Benedict is my favorite.UpvoteDownvote
Meryl FernandesJuly 5, 2015Really good brunch. Try the feta scramble, add prosciutto to make it awesome!Could improve on the service.UpvoteDownvote
Arzu Melek ÖzgümüşDecember 7, 2016the breakfast is awesome. and the staff is so nice so friendly. can't wait to go there again!UpvoteDownvote
Greg AspensonJuly 7, 2014Eggs Benedict is amazing here. Highly recommended place for breakfast. Staff are very friendly as well.UpvoteDownvote- Martha ZuluagaDecember 28, 2018Try the benedict eggs named Oscar. It is crab cake with eggs.
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- Sigurdur BjornssonDecember 12, 2017Breakfast is great, everything is fresh and made to order.UpvoteDownvote
Jhosue SantosAugust 15, 2021Very recommended. Great place to get breakfast near Prudential center.UpvoteDownvote
Jason RobinsonFebruary 21, 2022Food was fabulous, get here early. Served by Josie, she was lovely.UpvoteDownvote
Neyda CruzNovember 23, 2014Feels like having breakfast at Grandma's house. Order the banana pancakes!!UpvoteDownvote
Lunch deli sandwiches are a good deal ($6) and are really good. Breakfast is pretty good tooUpvoteDownvote
Lori FaneufJanuary 26, 2013Potatoes got some spice in them! Yum! (If you like spice that is :-))UpvoteDownvote
Maroun NajjarFebruary 26, 2012Get the breakfast burrito. It's delicious. Awesome breakfast atmosphere.Upvote1Downvote
Angelos NOctober 6, 2013Good food but your clothes will wreak of breakfast food all day long...UpvoteDownvote
Carlo GuzmanMarch 10, 2012I came from jersey just to eat here. Best breakfast/service anywhere.UpvoteDownvote
MeghanMarch 24, 2011Near Northeastern with pretty cheap breakfast dishes. Gets crowded on the weekends and summers.UpvoteDownvote
Tyler MoliternoAugust 16, 2011Nutella crepes! Try one with Bananas for a sweet breakfast!
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Steven SchmittAugust 21, 2011I get the scrambled egg bagel cheese, and also try their chocolate milk.UpvoteDownvote
Leigh ArmstrongSeptember 17, 2012Now that's a good breakfast. And they have real maple syrup.UpvoteDownvote
Mark VellanteJanuary 31, 2012Foods good. They have a wide array of food, but breakfast is the best.Upvote1Downvote
Shane AndersonMarch 30, 2013Say hello to Alex for me. He had our whole table laughing. Sweet guy ;-)UpvoteDownvote- Caitlin DucharmeSeptember 20, 2011Potato salad is amazing!!! Seriously, try it. You won't be sorry.UpvoteDownvote
- İlter KocJuly 21, 2015Total disappointment! Nothing special here. People comes here because there is no other breakfast place around. Waitress are rude. Service is too slow. People are kept waiting in the line.UpvoteDownvote
- James RJuly 9, 2011What BS! If you come with kids and eat some of their breakfast because there is no kids menu, they'll charge you two dollars. Tip: they don't charge you for a take out box.UpvoteDownvote
Caroline BApril 17, 2011If you go there and don't eat breakfast, you're doing it wrong.Upvote6Downvote
I'm standing in Thorntons right now, it's awesomeUpvote1Downvote
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Thornton's Restaurant & Cafe
150 Huntington Ave (at W Newton St)
Boston, MA 02115
United States
Boston, MA 02115
United States
Closed until 8:00 AM tomorrow (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–4:00 PM
(617) 267-6336
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
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