Tom’s
“Amazing service and the best lemon ricotta pancakes I've ever had in my life (hint: order them with blueberries).”
“Even cooler, they sell old soda fountain drinks like lime rickeys, malts, and egg creams.”
“for those dairy fiends out there, the flavored butters are always a bonus, as are the milkshakes and egg creams.”
Tom’s
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
PokéStop Nearby: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
Rate and write a review Cancel reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
I have been ordering here for years and did not realize how close it actually was to my house of that it is one of the oldest places around.
The reason that i always order food from here is that they are consistent and they delivery in a reasonable amount of time.
My first in house experience was nice as well. Though it is a very small establishment, the staff is very friendly and like to joke around. Our food was serviced quickly and we had no issues.
I will say again the place is pretty small and depending on the amount of customers can be tricky to navigate. I knocked my knee into a table trying to avoid others. So be careful!
My go-to breakfast spot. The wait is half the fun if you even have get to experience it! The bussers have cleaning up down to a science. We were given finger samples of beef sausage while in line. I normally go with the crab cakes and eggs and orange juice. Fare is extremely fair! I can't say enough good things about this place. Cash Only is a bit of a bummer but I guess it keeps things running smoothly as well as retain some of the ambience of the good ol' days
Ah, a wonderful old-school respite from the trendy restaurants and cafes in Brooklyn. The area is perfect for this place, and vice versa.
The brunch here is good — nothing fancy, but lots of pancake and waffle options. I opted for an order of the sweet potato pancakes. It comes with three different flavored butters. No frills, just yummy food. Booths are a little cramped, but that's honestly part of the charm. Well that, and the nostalgic feel of various ornaments and wall decorations that could be 20-50 years old.
And for an old-school diner, the servers were friendly, refilled our coffee and water promptly, and even gave our party of four a egg cream float on the house. They apparently really liked us. =)
Cash only (there is an ATM on premises).
Came here for brunch with some local friends who love this place and it did not disappoint!!! Its not a very large space and appears to stay busy (we visited in a weekend). There seems to always be a line but it moves quickly and the staff there make the wait so much better by offering free food while you wait! Plus the staff is just so friendly!
I have heard the staff can be known to give complimentary food and drinks if you're lucky, but probably more likely if they aren't so busy as was the case when we dined.
On to the food!!! While you're waiting in line you're going to be tantalized by all the food you see coming out. I only tried the breakfast and got the eggs Benedict. One of my friends had the quesadillas and really loved them as well. The portions are fantastically large. They also have a popular horseradish sauce that sits Ina bottle at every table and it is so delicious! Perfectly spicy and tangy, complements their food really well.
Their home fries are super tasty and look like more of a hash – put their sauce on it! The eggs Benedict were very tasty, however my eggs were just a bit over cooked and lacking that perfectly runny consistency I crave in poached eggs. I also tried the potato salad which was just okay, nothing special.
I did get an egg cream (chocolate) which I've never tried before and it was a great drink! It's basically seltzer, milk, and chocolate syrup topped with whipped cream. It's very light and airy drink and the carbonation with whipped cream makes it seem a little more indulgent.
Very important to note: CASH ONLY.
I love this place. I bought my kids there. On weekends there is always a wait. They bring out orange slices and cookies while you wait. I had an omelet. It was great. It is a fun place to go.
Hype, hype, hype. I hate when people do that because then I have such high expectations, only to be let down so hard.
Toms might be open since before I was born, and they might be a Brooklyn staple but meh. So so disappointing.
Walked in to Toms with a friend for breakfast. A waiter escorted us to the closed patio seating. While the restaurant was fairly empty he didn't even ask if I'd like to sit in the main room. When being seated, we waited a while for menus to be brought and then had to wait longer to be able to order. Because it's another room the waiter doesn't come by that often.
Finally he came over and took our order. My friend ordered the eggs benedict and I ordered pancakes. I have definitely had much much better pancakes. Those were bland, unfluffy sad pancakes. Not at all what I had anticipated. My friend says the eggs were OK.
Coffee was good so that made up for a little disappointment. Not the best breakfast I've had, not even close to the top 10.
Wait a second. It's ten to 11 on a beautifully sunny Sunday morning and there is no line at Tom's!? WHAT!? Ok, ok, there is a line…but its not out the door and around the corner. How do you feel about pancakes?!?
This was basically the conversation that took place yesterday morning out front of Tom's. I did most of the talking… but I was so excited at the prospect of brunch at Tom's that I couldn't handle my excitement.
After a short(ish) wait (maybe 10-15 mins) we were seated at a comfortable table in the front dining room and greeted almost immediately by one of the many waiters running around the restaurant. I couldn't tell you who our actual waiter was… because no less than 3 stopped by our table to either drop off food or refill water glasses… but all of them were great.
Brunch consisted of chocolate chip pancakes and a side of bacon for me, a 2-by-2-by-2 combo* for him and a side of hash brown for us to share. Every bite was wonderful.
Those fluffy pancakes decorated with dozens and dozens of baby chocolate chips – among the best pancakes I've ever had, anywhere. The bacon – so perfectly crispy. The hash browns – golden brown outside, tender inside, seasoned all over with onion and pepper. Portions were excellent – 3 large pancakes, bacon given by the plateful not just a couple slices and a heaping pile of hash browns – I left full, happy and with leftovers for later.
The atmosphere at Tom's is something special too – it's loud and kinda crazy crowded and the décor is definitely eclectic. But it's also comfortable and cozy and gosh, I loved my brunch so much. Can't wait for my next meal at Tom's. Hoping next time I get just as lucky with a quick wait and even more delicious food.
————————————————————–
* 2-by-2-by-2 combo: 2 pancakes, 2 eggs, 2 sausages/bacon slices ($8.50).
—————————————
A 2-by-2-by-2 combo + chocolate chip pancakes ($8) + side of bacon ($4) + hash browns ($4) + coffee + iced tea + tax/tip = $40. Reminder: Tom's is cash only.
Yooooo what's with the wait?!
After the 30 minute wait on a Saturday morning, I ordered the Eggs Benedict. Yes, the food is REALLY, REALLY good here. The waitstaff are friendly and very fast, and the place has a diner feel to it which I really like (who doesn't like diners?). The neighourhood is sketch, but now it's called "up and coming".