Wally S.
Ypsilanti, MI
7/8/2010 1 photo 1 Check-in Here Brooklyn, the more I know you, the more I'm learning to love you.
My friend Brianna suggested that I check out Tom's for breakfast and I'm so glad that I did. This is the kind of place that you read about, the kind of place that all the locals know, the kind of place gives you a taste of what the neighborhood is all about.
Tom's is personality refined. The decorations, the wait staff, the overcrowded eating area, the constant lines out the door; it's all here.
I saw a sign with a special on it that sounded like an interesting idea: a Spicy Mexican Chicken Cheese omlette with home fries. Add some whole wheat toast great tasting coffee and you'll find how enjoyable a breakfast can be. The spice level was just right; enough to wake your brain up, but not enough to ruin your enjoyment of the dish. The coffee was mild and great, I could have continued drinking it all day, but wanted to move on and let some others enjoy Tom's.
I topped my breakfast off with a Cherry-Lime "Ricky" to go.. a cool, refreshing fizzy drink that cooled me off as I left Tom's.
Any trip to NY won't be complete with out going back to Tom's. It's a great neighborhood institution that everyone needs to try at least once.
James H.
Brooklyn, NY
8/11/2010 The food is great, the service staff is friendly. The only thing that prevents it from being 5-stars is the long lines it always has and I feel it's hours are inconsistent (but that may be just me). If you are in the nieghborhood, go here... strongly recommended. And if you are on that long line, they'll give you cookies.
I understand that long lines can be a sign of quality, but after a certain point, I simply do not like waiting to be seated. Tom's would benefit greatly from expanding their place... although they would probably still be a line to get in even if they doubled their capacity.
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Netta A.
Brooklyn, NY
8/30/2010 10 Check-ins Here What can I say... If I trusted this place I would be a rolling dough ball!!! I live two blocks from this place on Washington and I am literally scared to pass this place because I DO NOT want to always come here to eat!!! LOL I love the pancakes, espically the Pumpkin Walnut! The chipole dressing that they have, I have been tempted on numerous occasions to take but I want EVERYONE to enjoy it as well!!! Cannot wait to go back this weekend!! YES I am in there!!!
annie t.
Brooklyn, NY
8/3/2010 I can't believe I've never reviewed Tom's as long as I've been yelping. Shame on me! Where to start. I've been lucky enough that every time I went, the line was small or nonexistent. Staff is so good. They serve you cookies while you wait and during your meal. I've had the pleasure of meeting Tom too. It's rare to see an owner so invested in their endeavor, particularly when it's been and continues to be so successful. Decor is outdated but it completely suits this place. I've actually grown fond of the Christmas lights and star autographs.
The vanilla egg cream. Oh lawd! I love it. I haven't found anywhere else that can match this. My breakfast staple usually is poached or scrambled eggs with bacon. Always done right. Always delivered under 10mns, sometimes 5mn. They must have a speedy Gonzalez working in the kitchen because meals always come out fast. S.O.'s tasted most of the pancakes and so far has not been disappointed. Despite the lines & constant traffic, they are never in a rush to kick you out. I've had one afternoon where me and the girls lingered without even knowing until the place closed.
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