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Name: Victoria’s Diner
Address: 1024 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA, 02118
Telephone: (617) 442-5965
Price range: Under $11
Rating: 3.66

Victoria’s Diner

1024 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA, 02118

(617) 442-5965
Store is closed

Victoria’s Diner Menu

Appetizers

Garlic Bread

Cup Of Chili

Cheesy Fries

Potato Skins

Chili Skins

Buffalo Or Chicken Fingers (5)

Mozzerella Sticks

Zucchini Sticks

Cajun Shrimp Or Cajun Chicken Quesadilla

Crab Rangoon

Fried Artichoke

Avocado Black Bean Bruschetta

Killer Nachos Topped With Homemade Salsa
Burgers And Sandwiches

Classic Burger

Bacon Cheddar Burger

The Diner Burger

Sautéed Mushroom & Swiss Burger

Patty Melt Burger

Blackbean Veggie Burger

Grilled Lean Pastrami

Grilled Roast Beef Reuben

Grilled Roast Turkey Reuben

Chicken Milanese On Focaccia

Victoria’s Steak Sandwich On Ciabatta

Cuban Panini

Meatloaf Panini

Pulled Pork Sliders (3)

Portabella Avocado Panini With Basil Aioli

Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwich

B.l.t.

Homemade Tuna Salad

Tuna Melt

Homemade Chicken Salad

Pearl Hot Dogs

Chicken Bacon Dijon

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Tripple Decker Club
Build Your Own Burger

Meat

Cheese

Veggies
Dinner Entrees

Homemade Meatloaf

Flank Steak Tips

Marinated Turkey Tips

Lightly Battered Fish & Chips

Homemade Mac N’ Cheese

Bone-in Short Ribs (2)

Pork Chop A La Grecque (2)

Chicken Pot Pie

Grilled Chicken Breasts

Spaghetti & Meatballs

Venetian Shrimp Scampi

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Brocolli & Penne

Shrimp Brocolli & Penne

Chicken & Shrimp (5) Stir Fry

Grilled Seasoned Salmon

Damian’s Italian Style Stuffed Peppers (3)

Shephard’s Pie

Half Roasted Chicken

Victoria’s All New Turkey Dinner

Steak & Frites
Soup

Cup Of New England Clam Chowder

Cup Of Chicken Lemon Rice
Salad

Caesar Salad

Roasted Beet Salad

Greek

Bbq Ranch

Victoria’s Cobb

Chophouse Salad

Seared Tuna Salad

Chef Salad

Our All New Cape Cod Chicken Salad
Sides

Dinner Sides

Healthy Sides

Healthy Meal suggestions for Victoria’s Diner

Appetizers

Garlic Bread [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cup Of Chili [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheesy Fries [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Potato Skins [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chili Skins [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Buffalo Or Chicken Fingers (5) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Mozzerella Sticks [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Zucchini Sticks [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cajun Shrimp Or Cajun Chicken Quesadilla [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Crab Rangoon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Fried Artichoke [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Avocado Black Bean Bruschetta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Killer Nachos Topped With Homemade Salsa [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Burgers And Sandwiches

Classic Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bacon Cheddar Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

The Diner Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Sautéed Mushroom & Swiss Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Patty Melt Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Blackbean Veggie Burger [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Lean Pastrami [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Roast Beef Reuben [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Roast Turkey Reuben [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Milanese On Focaccia [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Victoria’s Steak Sandwich On Ciabatta [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cuban Panini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Meatloaf Panini [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pulled Pork Sliders (3) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Portabella Avocado Panini With Basil Aioli [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Open Faced Roast Beef Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

B.l.t. [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Homemade Tuna Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tuna Melt [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Homemade Chicken Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pearl Hot Dogs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Bacon Dijon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Cheese Sandwich [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Tripple Decker Club [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Build Your Own Burger

Meat [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Veggies [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Dinner Entrees

Homemade Meatloaf [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Flank Steak Tips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Marinated Turkey Tips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Lightly Battered Fish & Chips [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Homemade Mac N’ Cheese [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bone-in Short Ribs (2) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Pork Chop A La Grecque (2) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Pot Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Chicken Breasts [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Spaghetti & Meatballs [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Venetian Shrimp Scampi [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Parmesan [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken Brocolli & Penne [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shrimp Brocolli & Penne [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chicken & Shrimp (5) Stir Fry [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Grilled Seasoned Salmon [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Damian’s Italian Style Stuffed Peppers (3) [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Shephard’s Pie [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Half Roasted Chicken [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Victoria’s All New Turkey Dinner [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Steak & Frites [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Soup

Cup Of New England Clam Chowder [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Cup Of Chicken Lemon Rice [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Salad

Caesar Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Roasted Beet Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Greek [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Bbq Ranch [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Victoria’s Cobb [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chophouse Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Seared Tuna Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Chef Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Our All New Cape Cod Chicken Salad [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]
Sides

Dinner Sides [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

Healthy Sides [ Carbohydrates (ms): 0, Sodium (s): 0, Saturated Fat (ms) : 0, Calories: 0, Sugar (ms): 0 ]

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John C.

i've been to a lot of diners but not many make burgers like they do at victoria's.. and most importantly they have EGGPLANT fries, probably THE best thing since sliced bread. i've been to victorias about 9 or 10 times now and have only had to wait for seats once, it was about 10-15 minute wait but it was well worth it. breakfast: their fresh market omellette is the only thing that really stands out, it's fantastic. other than that, the breakfast isn't anything you can't get at every other diner in the world. watch out for their homefries though, i got some that were very very very overseasoned, it stunk up a storm. lunch/dinner: their burgers are fantastic. i've had all but 2 on the menu. if you like burgers you must try their burgers. the mac and cheese is pretty good as well service: pretty good, can be shaddy sometimes at night when there is no one in there and the waitstaff can chill and hang out with their friends. price: i think everything is pretty fairly priced, can't complain. especially since it was down the street from my place. i'm getting lazy on this review, mainly because the place is good and you should eat there.
(4)
J. H.

This is one of my favorites for breakfast in Boston. After a recent remodeling they've lost the tacky pink booths in favor of a more retro decor. The corn beef hash here is the best I've had in town. It is homemade and not that stuff that comes out of a can. They offer a wide variety of omelettes and other typical breakfast fare. The clientele is a mix of South Enders, folks from Roxbury, and police officers. I've only once had a non breakfast item at Victoria's, it was the Pilgrim Sandwich (turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce). I wasn't that impressed. It would've been a lot better on a different type of bread. The service here is not the friendliest around, the waitresses often seem rattled and stressed, in typical diner fashion. There's plenty of parking as they have a free parking lot directly across Mass Ave. from the diner.
(3)
Brady B.

I love me some Vickie's! Most of the bad reviews are killing me! 'Oh, you know...it didn't live up to my high standards'. Bye now! I've been eating here for many years now and I have never once been disappointed. Everything from the omelets to the pancakes, to the excellent clam chowder, to the burgers, to the pastrami melt, to the meatloaf dinner...etc. There may have been a few times where the service wasn't the greatest, but certainly not bad at all. Otherwise, this place is rock solid. Only recently did I finally try a dessert here. I'm usually stuffed from my breakfast/lunch/dinner and I rarely eat dessert. On this particular visit my friend and I purposely had salads to make room for dessert. We shared a gargantuan slice of carrot cake....OMFG it made my toes curl, no lie. Being a lady, I did not act out. On my next breakfast/brunch visit, I may just order the carrot cake and a coffee. Shall I receive any ill stares, I'll simply rub my protruding belly and wink. All will assume that I'm just another middle aged South End Mom to be, so all will be fine :)
(5)
Miss N.

What a herendous experience ..as a woman to come and ask to utilize the restroom...tooo have gooons as security guards say no ....to a woman who was presently clad in professional attire.,unknowningly be denied to use the rest room. Sara...person on watch was completely un -cooperative..and very unprofessional... Please fall back on this diner as they are not family oriented...or professional....and i will be sure report them to the better business bureau...as not professional. Iteresting enough im visiting from DC...so as a vistior to mu own city..this makes things it worst and so sad...i will never recommend Victoria 's Diner to anÃ±Ã±nny one BAD SERVICE!!!! PLEASE STAY AWAY!!!! SARA IS NOT ON YOUR SIDE I am a Person who reported on AUG. 29th 2015.
(1)
AL W.

This was one of those experiences where I wish I could break up my review. Different parts of my experience deserves different ratings. So let's start with the good, the food. I had the Hash It Up. I don't get has very often back home so I was happy for the chance for something different. This was good hash. It was made with real Corned Beef and not that mushy canned stuff. So the meat had real texture and it was not overloaded with potatoes. That's a good thing since you also get a side of home fries if you choose. So for food I say 5 stars. Service is a 1. The server was less than welcoming. She seemed like I was putting her out by sitting at a table and not the counter since I was a party of 1. I was there before the rush so I did not keep her from getting a bigger party at the table as not all of her's were full. Operation is a 1 star. By this there are many rules posted all over. My main beef is that I ordered iced tea. I did not realize it was pay by the glass. Not that way most places. So I spent $5.00 for 2 iced teas that weren't that big to begin with and my server seemed unhappy when I ordered the second one even though I added to size of my bill. The whole tea thing makes no sense since the economics of tea is better than coffee but they refill coffee for free. I will go back if I am in the area but I now know to get a soda or coffee.
(3)
Emily E.

I haven't eaten here in a while but it has always been my go-to late night spot. Today I had this craving for chocolate chip pancakes. I made the best decision by going here. I called for pick-up the staff was very friendly. I ordered the deconstructed with home fries. Words can't describe how happy I was with just the first bite. The food was amazing. Pancakes are huge and thick and fluffy. The home fries were seasoned and cooked just right. The sausage and bacon and ham was the tops. The eggs were plain. And the price was not bad $14 for all of that. They did forget my toast but it's ok cause I don't even like toast like that. In need of breakfast? This is the spot
(5)
Isis A.

I am very torn to write this as the food here is good but the service is awful! This was my second time going and not to pull the race card but they treated me so bad!! They are not very welcoming of Latinos (I saw a different treatment to those who are not of color) They made me feel unwelcome both times. If the service was better this place will be worth more stars.
(2)
Abby R.

Classic diner decor, classic diner waitresses (chatting up the regulars, havin' a smoke out back). The menu is pretty huge for a diner, though. Makes it really hard to know what's good but I guess that's what yelp is for, right? I decided on the breakfast tacos mostly because it had the magic word- linguica. They were only $6.99 with homefries so I was concerned they'd be two little tacos on a tiny mound of potatoes. So I ordered the grilled banana bread too. Homemade? Yep, I'll take it. Well I can tell you now I didn't need the extra food. Each "taco" was the size of a small breakfast burrito and even without the banana bread I wouldn't have been able to finish the plate. Lemme tell ya though, they do NOT skimp on the cheese here. My tacos were probably 30% cheese by volume. My boyfriend's cheeseburger looked like it had 3-5 pieces of cheese melted on top. So if you love cheese, you'll love it here. I found the tacos greasy, unsurprisingly, given all the cheese. The linguica was decent but nothing special. The eggs were undetectable flavor and texture-wise because of all the cheese. That being said it wasn't bad. I wouldn't get this particular dish again, but I ate it pretty happily. Who doesn't like to sometimes eat half a pound of melted cheese? No? Just me? It really could have benefitted from some black beans or salsa though. The grilled banana bread was indeed grilled, and I could taste everything else that had been grilled that day too. I THINK the bread was good? It was really hard to tell over that grill taste. We came on a busy Saturday afternoon, so maybe the grill was dirtier than usual. The presentation on it was really nice though, with powdered sugar and strawberries, and there were 2 large, hearty slices, more than enough to split as a breakfast app. I had some of the bf's chocolate milkshake and it was predictably yum. It came in one of those old fashioned diner milkshake glasses that made me feel like we should have been drinking out of it at the same time with two straws. I did feel like the glass, while cool-looking, didn't hold as much as a normal glass, so the milkshakes may be a bit on the small side. Everything came out really hot, which was awesome. We even had to wait a few agonizing minutes before really digging in because the food was so hot. That's pretty rare, so points for that. Another awesome thing is that the prices here are fantastic. It really doesn't get better than this in Boston. I will definitely be back. The food I had was 3 star, but I'm pretty confident I can find 5 star food here.
(3)
Mozy Y.

The food was not something to remember very bland. The waitress was slightly attentive mostly conversing with the other employees.
(3)
Svetlana S.

Can not get enough of this place. Breakfast is the best! Food is amazing. Service is fantastic.
(5)
Ria S.

Victoria's Diner was THE go-to spot while in college with friends or on a date. The menu is huge and there are just TOO many options. Everything is cooked right and the price is just right. The interior is a lovely classic style with music ranging from 50s to 90s. One of the best diners in Boston, and right on Mass Ave.
(5)
Tiffany M.

The workers here are so rude. They have a sign that says "be nice or leave" but they are not even nice. How do they expect us to be nice.
(1)
Ahnauncia S.

The grilled banana bread is to die for. My sister brought me here for my birthday breakfast and I loved it! This was my first time at Victoria's and they didn't disappoint. Their mimosas were a bit overpriced for the place but everything else was great!
(5)
Stephanie T.

Really great food! I loved everything and I got full before I could finish everything. You can take the food home if you'd like. And they offer takeout and delivery. So convenient I love it! My server was really nice and got everything I asked for immediately. Too bad they don't offer free refills. Only thing I noticed which I highly disagree with is that they had people move AFTER being seated so that they could fit a larger group of people. That's just rude to me but glad it wasn't me put in that situation
(4)
Shandra S.

Awwwwwwesome! I love this place. I brought my sister for a birthday breakfast and she loved it too. There's usually a little bit of a wait but it's worth it. We started with the grilled banana bread...so good. I always go with The Deconstructed because two plates is a great thing. My eggs were perfectly over easy, pancakes were flawless (like BeyoncÃ©), bacon was amazing. Everything was delicious and there was so much we couldn't even finish! The only thing that wasn't great was the price of the teeny tiny mimosa. None bucks is a little outrageous for a couple ounces of orange juice and a splash of bubbly. I've been here several times and have never had a bad experience. If you haven't tried it you definitely should.
(4)
Amanda P.

I've been here twice and enjoyed both of the experiences!! The food took about 10-15 minutes. I will most defiantly be coming back. I've enjoyed the food the portions are pretty big.
(4)
Mary Jane J.

I love Victoria's Diner. I've never been late night but I don't go hanging out in that area very late so there's that. Plenty of times for breakfast, though. I love the old diner atmosphere. I loooove their eggs benedict florentine. The grilled banana bread is superb. I suppose it is pricier than other breakfast spots but it's worth it to me. I can't recall any other local breakfast spot where they offer grits in place of homefries. Love it. Love the oldies playing in the background, love the surly waitstaff, love that I never have to wait for a table even though they are always busy. The parking lot is tiny but there's plenty of parking across the street. And the cakes. My God, the cakes.
(5)
Sean S.

Was there Sunday for lunch. Great waitress Dianne was our server. Spot on Boston attitude in a friendly way. Burgers, Ruebens were delicious. Parking on site. Area is very industrial but worth the drive down Massachusetts. We go here every time we are in Boston. Also had breakfast last time. Very solid.
(4)
Sara C.

On my second visit I got the breakfast burrito and it was delicious! I substituted linguiÃ§a for steak - it was super yummy.
(4)
Jessica P.

The food is nothing special. I'm an aspiring chef and I do have to say there's nothing there that you couldn't make for yourself at home. The service sucks the employees are rude. I walked in with a coffee and was flipped out on. We were then treated like garbage a table down from us ate there food and left without paying so we were then treated as if we were going to do the same. This place isn't even worth all the aggravation id rather eat at Wendy's.
(1)
Ginny L.

I came here one night to fulfill my breakfast food craving, and Victoria's Diner definitely delivered. I had a corned beef hash egg benedict,and it was as good as it gets - I was savoring each bites! I read the reviews of rude waitresses before hand, so I was preparing for the worst just in case. However, my experience was that the waitresses there were nice and attentive. I enjoyed my meal and I would be coming back!
(5)
Andrew T.

Decent food, it's better at night when nothing else is open. They run some specials that use to be good.
(2)
Renee U.

My boyfriend goes here weekly because he works close by and he loves it here. I go here maybe once every couple of months and it's okay. The corned beef hash is one of the best in the area but you will need to deal with a wait staff that may forget you or treat you second rate to experience that.
(3)
Rohan R.

Not a great experience at Victoria's Diner. They didn't include the rice, beans, or cheese in their burrito, even though the menu description said those items should be there. The steaks were also overcooked and the fries were undercooked.
(2)
Elijah C.

I'd love to give a higher rating, but they won't do takeout on weekend nights, and even though the sign in their window says 24 hours on weekends, along with their website, got there at 5:30 Saturday morning for breakfast and they're closed.
(3)
Dominic W.

I stumbled across this diner when I was on my way to stop and shop. What a great find! I ordered the "rehab", which is two buttermilk pancakes and two eggs with sausages and grits/homefries. The eggs were slightly undercooked, coffee was weak, but otherwise nothing else to complain about. The Pancakes were delicious, my friend's French Toast was even better! Great little diner with comfortable seating. One suggestion about service: don't try to seat us in the back when there are plenty of seats in the bright front!
(4)
Craig S.

Pretty good breakfast hash, pastrami, eggs were a bit rubbery as were the pancakes but that may because it was delivery
(3)
Bebe O.

I have no idea how this place has good ratings. People need to travel & experience good food before leaving deceiving reviews for places like these. First off the restaurant reeks of a urine-like smell. The staff is not the friendliest & as a matter of fact we sat there listening to their gossip while waiting for one of them to take our order & then to refill our coffee. Breakfast dishes we ordered were horrible. Breakfast potatoes burnt fried. Pancakes are dense & one of them actually turned out to be under cooked. Don't bother this place is a dive!
(1)
Kim H.

Ok, not the best service. Food is decent late night. The wait can be awful. Can't say that I had anything there that makes me want to go back often.
(3)
Sylvia C.

Strange how a 24hr diner would be marked as closed on Yelp on a Monday afternoon? Glad we decided to drive by to check. I have to admit - I do not frequent diners often (less than a handful). We were immediately greeted by a friendly hostess. We got seated in the back part of the diner (felt more like a function room than part of the diner). Wished we requested to be sat out front but decided not to mess with their rotations. The server stopped by within seconds to take our drink order. The menu was pretty extensive so it took us a while to decide what to order. We ended up ordering: Victoria beef sandwich on ciabatta bread with fries - looks and taste great (per my partner's feedback). He would definitely order again. Cajun chicken quesadilla - lacked flavoring/seasoning, pretty bland, not much cheese to bind the quesadilla (which I don't mind), generous chunks of chicken - luckily I asked for extra jalepenos (charged extra $1) Sweet potatoe fries - huge wedges that you can taste the sweet potato more than the friedness of it.
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Ju L.

Really greasy food and service is definitely something that is lacking. It's also interesting how their logo is Britney Spears, and it's called Victoria's, haha.
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Emma H.

It seems like most people stumble on this place by accident and that was the case with me as well! And I am so glad I did. I suggest for breakfast getting the rehab, it's two eggs any style, pancakes, and a choice of side. What's great about this place is that I find a lot of diners in my area open really early and close at around 4 or 5. I love how this place is 24/7 on some nights, but still open late on others. My only complaint was their menu is very overwhelming (typical diner) and sort of all over the place; but that's inconclusive.
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Gabriel L.

This is a unique little diner in the heart of Boston. Parking available behind the building. The Biscuits and Gravy were tasty and not overpowering. OJ, our server, was great. Excellent sense of humor and helped us with all our quirky tastes.
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Margaret P.

I remember when I used to get excited about going to Victoria's Diner. Mind you, this review is for breakfast. I made a return today to show my boyfriend a Boston favorite and we left disappointed. Boyfriend ordered the Blackstone Benedict - eggs Benny with smoked bacon and I had the Corned Beef Hash Benny. The hollandaise lacked flavor and while the eggs were poached perfectly, and the English muffin toasted well, I was feeling subpar for the rest. Beef hash was ok, could have used more salt as I felt like I was just waiting for flavor the whole time. Home fries are large cuts of red potatoes with skin on, which the boyfriend enjoyed but I did not. His bacon Benedict received a "meh" when I asked him how it was. He also ordered a side of French toast which was a little too tough to say it was good. He spent more time cutting it into pieces than enjoying it. As for the service, our waitress was Dianne, who left us waiting to order for at least ten minutes. I understand it was busy but I didn't think it was slammed to justify the long wait. She gave us our bill and when she stepped to the register to put it in, I asked if we could please have a refill of coffee and she gave me an exasperated look. Service needs improvement. The hostess was great though.
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Cristin F.

Go to MY DINER! This place does not deserve your business. I have my complaints from over the last 6 years but now im not going back. I came here super hungry after landing in Boston last night and got a terrible quesadilla which inexplicably had bacon in it, a crappy bagel, fries and a shake to go for $26! I paid $6 for a shake. I come in again This morning out of convenience,ask if I can park in the shade because my dog would roast out there, and this woman said no. She had a nasty look on her face and just said no. They clearly don't care that I've been going there every week for 5 years and always have to convince my friends to go because the foods is overpriced and subpar. So I won't bother them with my business, and you shouldn't either. REVIEWS! Cristin 617 750 5990
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Rick T.

Tried to have breakfast there this morning. The hostess would not seat us another another couple joined us. So, when they arrived, we left for Mike's City Diner where we had a great breakfast. Will never go back to Victoria's. Waitress 20 minutes at the front door was such an insult.
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Lillian C.

Came here for a late night meal after spending a good portion of the night at some questionable underground place with a tiny dance floor full of kinds making out in the dark corners. That's for a whole other review. This place is hard to get to without a car and seems to be in an area that's kind of... quiet and dark late at night. The waitresses were super nice and friendly, but this place just reminds me of Denny's or something... A place to get some late night diner food for cheap. A lot of the group ordered the REHAB and it looked like it was a lot of food. I got the hash it up and it filled me up. My expectations weren't too high for this and thought everything was OK. It's a late night joint serving food that's pretty cheap... Don't expect too much and you'll be happy.
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Charles G.

Down the street from my hotel stopped for breakfast with a group of friends food and environment was good and had plenty of seating room.
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Ryan A.

Last night, I tried Victoria's for the first time through Diningin.com and I loved my experience. The food was absolutely delicious. The hummus and the zucchini sticks were top-notch and the mushroom swiss cheese burger was honestly one of the better burgers I've had recently. My favorite part of the meal was the eggplant fries which I substituted for regular fries. They were unbelievably good. I'll be able to give a more detailed review when I visit Victoria's in person but my first impression was very favorable and I can't wait to try something new on their menu.
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Farah E.

Tried reserving a private party , never got a call back from the manager like they said would happen . I called 3 different times on different days . There's no system because they asked for my information again every time I called . Shouldn't there be records of me having called ? Anyways , I can't say much on the food because I never got to that point . Thanks for nothing ....
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Miss Bea N.

What's not to love! I've been a patron of Victoria's for years, I have yet to be disappointed. As a person who loves southern cuisine, I find pleasure in the fact that they serve grits and cheese! The waffles are excellent, as well. They are a true staple to the neighborhood! Thanks Vickie's!! :oD
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Addie M.

Awful. The wait staff are horridly rude. Came in with a couple friends and it was a nightmare. They forced an 18% gratuity on us. You can't do that unless six or more are eating. Their excuse.. They counted apps as meals! Are you kidding? I've been a waitress for 13 years.. And you didnt deserve a tip. We walked in a few minutes passed 9 and they rushed us out because the kitchen closes at ten. The blue cheese for my wings were sour, the fishermans platter was rubbery and tasteless and my medrare burger came out like a hockey puck. Awful experience.
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Kendra W.

I love diner food. If you love diner food, you'll love Victoria's. Plus, the crew over there is grand. Ps. Cake for days. No. Cake for centuries.
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Daniel R W.

Victors diner is s hit and miss joint sometimes the food is really good and sometimes barely passable I love their meatloaf and their burgers are usually good the Asian waitress gives great service she is a real asset to this place some of the older waitress are only happy to serve the regulars and almost hostile to people like me who only stop by ocassionly
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Jonathan L.

I stopped in for a Sunday breakfast. My choice was eggs Sunnyside up with homemade corned beef hash. The dish was fresh and tasty, the hash was great. The place is a piece of Boston history. 65 years in business and filled with patrons from all walks of life. A great place to start your day!
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Brian M.

[Timbaland]: It's been a long time (long time) I shouldn'a left you (left you) Without a dope yelp to read through (read through) WHAT'S UP FOLKS! I pretty much spent the last 2 months waiting to make sure my 200th review was of a sushi spot. And guess what? My 200th review was of a Yelp! Elite event instead! I didn't know those counted toward the review count until I was halfway through writing it. I coulda NOT posted it, but then I just felt silly. So now I'm gonna review all the places I have been to in the last few months without discretion! Well, some of them ;-) Luckily, Yelp! reminds you to review all the places you've checked into. It looks like I haven't checked into anything because I didn't know I had to share them with Yelp! on top of checking in, to make them show up on Yelp! So all my past Check Ins are oh so private :-( But I digress! BEST DINER I HAVE EVER BEEN TO IN MAH LYFE! If you're from NJ or NY, you gotta come here. I know NJ is the land of diners and I shouldn't forget where I come from, but I gotta say...I knew this place was different the moment I walked in. I knew it was different before that actually. The parking lot is the size of a sandbox. There are two outlets but I don't think they're One Ways in any direction. So you can come in and out of either one. Team Gridlock. But yeah, once you park your whip and go in for a bite and sip, all that is forgotten real quick. When you enter, you feel like you're in the 1940s. Except the hostess reminded me of a staff member working at an Asian massage parlor. And I know damn well they ain't have those in the 1950s. I've never been to one, but we all seen Rush Hour 2. #AMIRIGHT? She walked us to another side of the parlo----diner....diner...that was an honest mistake. Too funny for me to erase. The other side made me feel like we had stepped into the 1950s. I was waiting for James Dean to serve us. But then I realized...James Dean serves no one. Our waitress was dope by the way. She realized 3/6 in our group was from NJ and got hyped. The whole time we were in Boston, we were the loudest out of everyone in a building at any given time. NJALLDAY. On to the food....my goodness. The only things over $9.99 were in the dinner section. Everything else was underneath that. There's only one thing that is $9.99 and one thing that is $8.99. Everything else was beneath that. I gotta say, there's only FOUR things that are $7.99...and everything else is beneath THAT. It's not a small menu either. It's an amazing menu. Some of us had breakfast, some of us had lunch. It was all ****ing amazing. Each bite felt like the sun coming out after a long dark winter. After eating I looked up the menu on my Droid (ANDROIDALLDAY) cuz I'm high tech like that and the menus were gone. I ordered an Oreo milkshake for $5.49. BANGIN'. OREOSALLDAY. But yeah folks, if you ever go to Bauceton you gotta come through here. Next level type joint when it comes to diners. If you live in PA/NY/NJ it's only a four hour drive/one hour flight. Everyone should go on weekend vacations anyway. I've been to BSTN 3 times now. And if you in Bosston come on down to Jersey and try our diners out....we got a few heavy hittahs on every corner. DINERSALLDAY.
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Bruno L.

3 stars because it's open late, traditional breakfast brunch is pretty bad, servers don't care and the place doesn't look clean.
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Erica L.

Went here for breakfast. The server Alison was very friendly and attentive. We had corned beef w/eggs, eggs florentine, pancakes, egg sandwich, and everything was well seasoned and cooked as ordered. Coffee was nice and strong.
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Katy W.

This place is totally unimpressive from the outside. I think I've driven by it dozens of times without noticing it, but my husband flew in late to Logan and I knew he'd be starving. With very little open (besides a bar) in this one horse town, it seemed like it might be a challenge to find somewhere decent to eat (seriously the McDonald's on Gallivan had rolled up the sidewalk at 11 PM on a Friday night). So great that it's open 24 hours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday! I'm glad we ended up at Victoria's Diner. It's super cute with retro green and black decor and I found our server to be very pleasant. The menu has a good selection and decent prices. My omelet and the coffee were tasty too. There is a little parking lot behind the building which is great since I'm not sure where you'd end up otherwise. We definitely will keep this little hidden gem in mind when we have the munchies in the future.
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Meizi H.

The best diner place in metro Boston. They changed the owner in the past year and I talked to them last year during their transition and they were friendly to have some feedbacks. It is still one of best diner place to go! The food selection and portion are generous and tasty.
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Bill L.

Good basic breakfast - corn beef hash - very nice and NOT salty. eggs bacon and home fries - good Note: many of the customers are regulars. it is great that waitresses know many of the regulars by name having said this, there is a noticeable dropoff for a nonregular.
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Marie L.

So fun! Like taking a step back into time. I almost expect the wait staff to be wearing roller skates. Huge portions with excellent quality. Worth stopping for !
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Maggie P.

Breakfast All Day. My three favorite words. I went with a few friends and we each had a different flavor of milkshake that were all delicious! I had the nutella and peanut butter, and they had an oreo shake and a nutter butter one (which they make with real cookies). Then came the breakfast feast. They have tons of options for breakfast fans like myself and the portions are huge. We each had two plates even though we ordered one meal. It's diner food so don't expect anything fancy, but if you're anything like me then this place should be at the top of your list.
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Trizzi L.

My favorite place after a long night of partying or to grab the munchies! Lol just kidding. But Victoria's has the best breakfast hands down. Whenever I'm craving for "something" Victoria's always seems to satisfy it.
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J L.

Best breakfast. Love the pancakes. They are the best I have ever had. The staff is so much full.
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Kim Y.

The food is just okay, nothing worth ordering again. My friend got breakfast sandwich with spicy beef sausage and I got the empire eggs Benedict. We left feeling full but not satisfied. My home fries weren't cooked fully and they were underwhelming in taste. Probably won't be coming back. One cool thing is that they're open 24hrs thurs-sat
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Kristen M.

Victorias diner is a hidden gem. The restaurant is owned by a truly passionate family that cares about service and food! The reviews boasting negativity are simply illegitimate and clearly written by people out for vengeance. Victoria diner has a great function room if your looking to throw a surprise event or even just a dinner out with a large group ! The fact they are open 24 hrs and the food is ALWAYS GOOD speaks serious volumes. You should certainly give this place a try if your in the area.
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Khanh P.

First off, if I was Jon Taffa from Bar Rescue I'd have a heart attack because you could order breakfast, brunch, lunch, linner, dinner any time of the day. The menu is limitless with options from everything such as pancakes to fettuccine alfredo at any given time. It really threw me off how they're very blunt? They post restrictions right on their menu and it states things such as payin an extra 2 bucks if you had gotten take out but decide to sit and eat there. Guess they don't Like wasting food. Ok I'm sidetracking but the bf and I got the omelets at the designated time of course lol. I ordered the Mediterranean and the bf got the new market. For sides we got the smokewood apple chicken sausage, pork sausage and corn beef hash. Now portion wise it was very average, just enough for the average person. Mine came with 4 pieces of toast and an option of grits or homefries. It's very homemade like and not the usual omelets overly packed with Ingredients. Mine came with olives, onions , spinach and feta cheese. I HIGHLY recommend the smoke wood apple sausage if you like the salty and sweet bites. The service is not at all what you'd expect at your local chain restaurant. They're your local neighbors trying to make a hard earned buck and it adds character to the diner. Great place if you're hungover looking for a great meal or if you're out for the night causing the hangover theyre open pretty late as well.
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Ann-Marie M.

Based on the ratings thought this would be a good option to get something quick without late Saturday night crowds. One star for speed of food arriving and ease of parking. However the food is horrible. And expensive. We didn't ear anything because it was so bad. Our check was $47 for a salad, veg burger, 2 sides, 1 soft drink and water. It seemed a bit high at the time but we were too focused on getting out of there ASAP to make it to to Regina's for a $2 slice of pizza-to-go before they closed. I just read a few of the posts again and learned there is an automatic 18% gratuity added to the bill--regardless of the size of your party--so that's why the bill was so high. Stupidly we tipped another 20% on top of that. The waitress didn't say a word--really?? There were only 2 of us lady...... Do NOT recommend. At all.
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Ed C.

Beautiful Sat. hanging out on Newbury St. then Seaport Area with gf. About midnight wanted some breakfast. Found Victoria's Diner. Walked in Staff was extremely friendly, food was EXCEPTIONAL !! Quick service, good prices and delicious food. Would recomend highly ! French toast, eggs, home fries and even carrot cake ! Great find and will def. go back. Ed
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Janet L.

Didn't think I'd like it (I'm loyal to Mul's in Southie!), but was very pleasantly surprised. Food was typical diner fare, prepared perfectly, waiter was attentive, coffee a bit too weak, but I'll be back!
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John J.

Nice to see this place has expanded their hours on weekends. Back in the day we used to head here after the clubs. I had many dinners here and for the most part they were all good. Parking was ok, there used to be a lot across the street, not sure if the diner still has it. Breakfast was never their strong suit but there seems to be some reviews who disagree. One thing I do find hard to believe is anyone stopping here as soon as they arrive in Boston or a trip back from Logan. It is not downtown Boston and a bit off the xway. There are better places in Southie minutes away from the Ted Williams.
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Sarah G.

Finally checked out this diner o'fun that everyone has claimed is one of the best diners in Boston, and the verdict? It is pretty good! Not amazing, but pretty good! I really appreciate the fact that this place was able to accommodate our large brunch group last minute, since this diner looks small on the outside, but has a whole back larger room even complete with a separate bar area! So we were seated pretty quickly, but since it was a Saturday lunch/brunch rush, service was semi slow....But overall everyone was pretty happy with their classic diner choices. Everyone except Matt J. who got their croque monsieur sandwich who almost likes everything in life, so that's pretty sad to mess up a sandwich that seems oh so perfect for a diner like this. But everyone's brunch foods were good--my corned beef hash in particular in that omelet was definitely a winning choice! Matt J. kept trying to steal bites of it, it was that good. One other person in our group also really enjoyed the burger, so there are some solid choices here, and it is pretty affordable all around too, so thanks Victoria's for a good brunch session out!
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Maureen D.

Bright clean and cheerful diner with friendly qucil staff and the usual diner fare.
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Lady K.

This place use to be amazing and a fun place to enjoy a meal with your friends after a night out or day outing but today was the worst experience I've ever had . The hostess was pleasant but the waitress was horrible and rude . She would constantly be missing and never checked on the food by asking us how everything was and it was nearly impossible to get a refill . My sandwich was ok but the french fries were beyond gross looking and inedible due to dirty frylator oil . We asked for separate checks and was told no problem but when I finally tracked the server down to ask for our check the very rude manager ( possibly owner ) came to our table and informed us that they don't spilt checks and when I mentioned to her that the frylator oil needs to be changed she snapped at me that it's clean but it's clearly not case b/c the french fries came out brown and dark and gross tasting . The fact that we were forced to give a waitress that didn't deserve it a huge tip was the icing on the cake ... She's lucky that we were to honest to leave w/o it included like we should of . It's really sad to see such a great place go downhill like this . I use to come here religiously after all my nights out and the occasional breakfast while working and now I'll never come back . Everything was awful ! I miss the old owners!
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Eric S.

We went last Friday nite because it was the only place that we knew about that would be open at about 1:30 am. The late nite menu does not have much on it. I got the lean pastrami sandwich which was the greasiest I'd ever had and my husband got the club sandwich which was OK. We also got a side of fries and two cups of coffee and it was $40! That would have been bad if the food was good....but it was terrible which made it worse. I will not be going back to Victoria's Diner.
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Daniel K.

Very delicious diner. My favorite is Victoria's Steak sandwich with egg plant fries. Very yummy!! Give it a shot!!
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Chris C.

The Vic has new owners ("family owned, again", they say), and they've revamped the menu and the food is much better than it was (not that it was bad before). They say t's all made from scratch and might be just a little more health conscious too. (Or as healthy as diner food could be.) There's lots of new staff along with some old timers who were faves, so it's still got Boston character a-plenty, and has been spiffed up, seats recovered, and repainted (though the hospital green wall color is questionable.) In my party of 4, we had lemon-chicken soups, chili and garlic bread, a salmon entree, steak tips and i had the chicken pot pie. I can't comment on the chili or garlic bread, because i didn't taste it or ask how it was. The salmon, I'm told was "OK, a little dry". The steak tips looked perfectly cooked and juicy and frankly had me wishing I'd ordered them, and the person who did confirmed they were very good. My lemon-chicken soup was very good, and the chicken pot pie, though on the small side, was plenty filing, and tasty. My only slight issue is the crust over the top could have been cooked just a little bit longer. Everyone i had had a lot of pepper in it, which is good because I do like pepper, but be aware.... most places over-salt. This place over peppers (maybe it's a health thing? Isn't pepper an anti-oxidant?) The only change that i really object to is there are lots of new rules in the menu about spitting plates, eating your take out inside (there's a "re-plating fee") and there a $2 per card fee for multiple credit cards, which is just ridiculous. It doesn't cost them $2 in fees to take more cards, and hey, folks, in this age, accepting credit cards is the cost of doing business. So i'd say better food and obnoxious rules and fees balance out, leaving the Vic in the same place as before - one star from perfect.
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Gabriella M.

I don't know what some of these reviews are talking about. The food at this diner is amazing. I eat here several times a week. It's always fresh, cooked to order and it's amazing quality food for a good price. They have a huge selection, the menu pretty much has everything and anything you could ever want. The servers are great, they are diner waiters and waitresses. They've got spice.
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Hassan S.

Probably the best diner I have been in. I came in by myself to eat here. I was asked if I'd like to sit at the counter and I did. And when I did I was not afraid to put my arms on it because I could feel the cleanliness of the place. The diner has been around since 1949 and it definitely has the old style to it. The woman at the counter was nice. She did give me a little funny face when I ordered the eggs on my sandwich to be hard over but other than that everything was great about the place. The food was very good. I also had their pancakes and home fries. Their home fries had a little but of onions in. Them which made them even better. As for the pancakes. I don't know whether the syrup what made it so good or the pancakes but they were very good!
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Natassha D.

The 3 stars is for the good food the 2 is for the False advertising they don't deliver they should take that off the menu
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Dawn A.

Edible, but barely. We went late at night and I got the sausage and biscuits. It was nothing like the wonderful treat I've had down south. I have traveled the south quite a bit and make a habit of getting this dish whenever I do. I was hoping to find a place up here similar. Not the Victoria. Instead of ground sausage, it was diced up sausage links. The gravy tasted fine, but the biscuits were not fresh. I could have broken a window with my biscuit if I felt like throwing it in the direction of the window. I didn't eat them. My friend got the fried chicken meal and sent it back. She could not eat it. It consisted of a leg, a thigh and a wing. No breast meat. She said it seemed like someone boiled it first before frying. She ordered a sandwich. I would say the only real hit of the table was the chocolate cake that was enormously decadent. Perhaps it was an off night, but it was pretty much a total flop at this place.
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Ankur D.

Exellent breakfast. Only been here once, but i felt like i was back in NJ at a 24 hour diner.
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Cecil G.

This place is Boston. Get through the front doors and you'll be sitting a diner filled with every social stratification in the city. Their menu is intense. I was going to rate Victoria's only 4 stars because there menu was TOO BIG but this is America. We like things our way. Nevertheless, this place was amazing. So much so we ate there twice our last two days in Boston.
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Emily R.

...Just go to IHOP!! I can see this place being ALRIGHT if I was still hammered by the time I sat down, but not after waiting a long time to be seated...you will wait. The only plus was that the employees were very nice, I was actually impressed how nice they were considering what time it was. I ate my whole meal before I got a water....SO THIRSTY. The food just was not too good, i've never had pancakes that I just couldn't finish. The bacon was good. The people next to us had buffalo wings that looked good? South Street Diner is like 95% better....I actually wished I just went to McDonalds after I left here. But again, the people were nice, its not your fault guys!!!
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Amy Y.

We picked Victoria's Diner after dropping off our friends at the airport at 5 in the morning. I would usually pick brunch places, but at 530 in the morning when nothing is open. This place is pretty decent. :) Its a really cute diner overall. Service was great. The waitress was very polite and soft spoken. They are all very friendly overall. We were able to facilitate a conversation even that early in the morning. That was very nice. My friends ordered omelettes and breakfast special with pancakes. I ordered a smoke salmon benedict. It was overall slightly salty because of the smoked salmon. I personally like things a little on the light side. The poached eggs was made just right with the yolk very runny. Their homemade benedict sauce gave it an extra kick to it. It was very different from the benedict sauces i've had before. But I liked it. It pulled everything together. Food overall is decent. Not like a WOW. But it does deserve a 4 because of its service and parking availabilities. (It does have a parking lot) Its kinda hard to find that in boston. Its a nice place to be after a long night of partying or after running some super early errands like us.
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Noman K.

I really don't know what's so special about Victoria's. I went for a late night meal with a large party recently and was unsatisfied. The head waitress was extremely rude, requiring everyone in our party to order something or they have to leave. Take a look at the portions in the picture and see if you can down all of that by yourself. There weren't many people there to begin with, so its not like we weren't taking up any potential seats. Besides, if 15/20 people in your party order, you've already earned more than your money's worth. Secondly, Victoria's has many accolades for being a top diner in Boston. Truthfully, I didn't find the breakfast food to be any special. I'm not saying it was bad, but I wouldn't rank it higher than most other diners I've been too. Pros: its open late, relatively cheaper prices, and very spacious. Cons: Terrible service, only accepts two credit cards, average food for all the hype.
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Dan G.

I came here way back in the day when it was under different ownership, and boy am I glad I came back. The diner was nicely renovated, clean, a little too bright though (lights), but their menu was awesome. Whatever you want, they probably have it. I had the meat loaf which comes with two sides, I got two veggies and everything was delicious. Only confusing thing was the menu description says that it comes with mashed potatoes, but it doesn't, so if that is what you want, be sure to order it! The onion rings were also delicious, beer battered and fried yummmmmm. We also got a chocolate cream pie for dessert...actually they were awesome and gave us two slices for being so awesome, so yeah! The parking can be a bit tight, so try to go on off hours or good luck finding a spot if the lot is filled up.
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Imran G.

Classic diner with plenty of pizazz and atmosphere. Nutella french toast. Something so trivial yet unheard of elsewhere. Simple, yet elegant. Sweet and filling. Fluffy and light. Gosh, how perfect it was to finish off our Saturday brunch with this delectable treat. For about $6 it was ridiculously large and definitely very filling. Great way for us to finish our meal after having their "Spanish omelette" with home fries. I'm not going to get picky over naming, but an omellete with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese with salsa is "Mexican" not "Spanish". But that's ok, because I was craving an omelette like this since I've been in Boston. Perfect amount of veggies and cheese topped with some salsa, served with toast and home fries makes an excellent combo. All of this for a VERY VERY fair price. No complaints here, just happy memories. Fiancee is still looking at the menu online, even though its only been a few hours since we ate. I guess that means she's ready to go back.
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Ana L.

It's a hit or miss here. The clam chowder in a bread bowl is AMAZING, but the mac and cheese with the short ribs wasn't that good. The staff is definitely friendly, and I do feel like some meals need improvements.
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Christopher B.

Wanted some breakfast so I looked up a few things on yelp and this came across my fingers. The ratings and pictures had me sold but I was disappointed at the end. The food had a good price but lacked some serious flavor. Sausage was tasteless. Eggs and potatoes were saltless and the French toast was cold. The good part is the service was very good and my coffee cup was never empty. All in all I might give it one more shot in a few weeks, but my first experience was not that great.
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Anne F.

My boyfriend and I live around the corner from this diner and have eaten here at all hours. Your best bet is to come in Sunday morning -- that's when they really shine. It's not gourmet by any means, but if you want a tasty fresh omelette and home fries, Victoria's can't be beat. Classic, hot, straight-forward diner food, yum! The service is generally great, too -- friendly and quick. When we come in the evenings, it's much more hit and miss. I've never had a bad meal here, but the food feels a little lackluster compared to our weekend experiences. So skip church and meet me at Victoria's this Sunday, fellow jezebels.
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Frank M.

Amazingly delecious breakfast...pancakes are bomb..we tried the meatloaf aswell loved it, soo good!! Breakfast is awesome especially the pancakes..but the lunch/dinner is just as delecious..love eating here!!!
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Brandon L.

This place I feel like used to be better....I've been there a few times over the past couple months and each time just not good.....tonight was my last try.....old fries....undercooked fries.....old bacon on my club....just gross.....bum deal.....I want to like this place but just can't....been dead too each time I've been there.....maybe I'm not alone when I think it nasty......whatever .....
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Roni J.

We had been regulars at Victoria's for some time until a not-up-to-par experience with the food, service, and the check kept us away for 3 months after I had posted a negative review. The owner/manager very generously offered me a complimentary breakfast for two if we came back, and I must say that this morning they outdid themselves. Our server Kara was warm, welcoming, and attentive, never leaving our coffee cups unfilled, My husband's huge breakfast of pancakes, eggs, three meats, homefries and toast was all cooked just right, and my bagel with smoke salmon, cream cheese, and garnishes must have contained at least 1/4 lb of smoked salmon. I couldn't finish it and took half home for a late afternoon snack. While we still find the pricing variations on the menu overly confusing, and suggest that it be simplified, we do know what we want when we go back...and will do so. Thanks for the lovely makegood, Damian. PS - please have real maple syrup available as an option. I know it costs more, but you could add a surcharge.
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Haydee F.

My boyfriend & I visited this place for breakfast one morning. & I will give this place 5 stars for taste & presentation. The only reason why it gets 4 is because the HOSTESS was extreme impolite and rude. We walked in, she didn't even bother saying hi or good morning.. But simply placed the menu on the table. I expect the customer service to be on point. She was not welcoming at all and seemed to have a bad attitude. The waitress was fine. But the hostess left a bad taste in my mouth!
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Anthony M.

Hearty comfort food, good service. Not your typical diner food. The quality is better but still just what you'd want in a diner. Great sandwiches, filling dinners.
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Vivian C.

Loved the eggplant fries! Go for the eggplant fries! Definitely a fan of that. 4.5 stars for that. $3.49 for a sharable side of them. The rest were okay. Short Rib Homemade Mac 'n Cheese $12.99 was a slab of meat stretched out beside a serving of golden cheese covered penne... not quite what I was expecting. For some reason I was imaging chunks or large shreds of the rib meat intermingled with the cheesey goodness. The meat was easy to cut and shred but there was nothing special to the flavor or to the mac 'n cheese. Let's say it was sufficient and leave it at that. The Everyone's Favorite French Toast $6.59 for 6 triangles plus $1.29 for a bunch of chocolate chips tossed in was good, but the tri-fruit fluffy pancakes $5.19 for the plain, +$1.29 per topping (blueberry, banana, strawberry) arrived as 3 plate-sized tasty flapjacks. Maple syrup and ketchup were on the table in those nondescript squeeze bottles. If you check out their bathrooms, just beyond that little hallway is a smaller, darker dining room. Credit cards are accepted.
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Alee G.

I've visited Victoria's a few times, and I am a huge fan of the food here, especially for breakfast. On my last visit I decided to try something new.... the eggs benedict with spinach and tomato. Not a great idea. The problem? The dish was completely devoid of flavor. Luckily, I thought to order a half serving of french toast on the side just in case.... The French Toast was amazing! Nothing like the EB. Flavorful, soft, warm - just plain yummy! I also ordered home fries, which like the FT, was phenom! I give Victoria 4 stars b/c every other time I've been here, my experience has been great. The service is great and quick. The people here are friendly and happy, which is a huge plus. Seating was immediate, and the music playlist is always rocking :-) I definitely recommend this place, just don't order the eggs benedict... mmmkay?
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Anonymous T.

I went here this morning and it was packed but I enjoyed the friendly service and fresh food. I'm from the south and I love seasonings, so when I got my eggs and grits with no flavor I wasn't impressed. I'm rating it a 3 for that. I like food with flavor . If those two foods had flavor this place would have got four stars from me!
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Kevin M.

Came in for a post-bike ride late breakfast. Line out the door on Sunday at 1140 am, but as a single took a seat at counter. Service was prompt and courteous, counter was clean. 'Been doing the paleo-thing, so ordered 2 eggs (cooked perfectly over-medium), turkey bacon (so-so, as it was dry and not flavorful; I'll take the hit for not just ordering real bacon. I mean I'm paleo: what was I thinking!), chicken maple sausage (amazing-really), and sweet-potato fries (pushing the paleo envelope, but they were huge wedges of sweet potato; among the best I've ever had (again: really)), with grapefruit juice and coffee. Coffee was so-so, grapefruit juice tasted sweetened, like out of a can-sweetened (if so not really paleo). Food came in a timely fashion, as did check, without being rushed. Restrooms clean. Overall great experience. I didn't give five stars because the coffee was wanting more robust flavor, and the grapefruit juice (see above). Guy next to me had grits, corned beef hash: looked awesome, too.
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Erin H.

Food was okay but we waited over an hour for our breakfast order to come out. It wasn't complex. Just breakfast like pancakes and eggs. Two people had a burger and it was so greasy it was unappetizing. They told us after waiting for our food "the Greek salad dressing JUST ran out". Unless they were going out back and farming the eggs and chicken there was no reason for is to take so very long. We even waited 15 minutes for our drinks. Coffee, water and soda. Could not believe it. So much for diner service. People were served and left by the time we got our order. Would not suggest this place and will not go back. Wouldn't care if it stopped existing because it stunk.
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Tom B.

Epic fail on all accounts. 3 eggs, mashed potatos.... No toast, no other sides... Ten bucks "sorry we don't substitute." In fairness... Their eggs did give me a stomach that was border line food poisoning... No charge! Fail.
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Marc B.

We've been back since I exchanged a few emails with the new owner, and my 2-star review remains unchanged. 1. $2.99 for a soft drink is ridiculous. (What's your cost, maybe 20 cents per glass) 2. $2.49 for coffee is equally crazy. And both are limited to 2 refills. You're also using smaller coffee mugs. 3. Prices have been raised substantially, and portions reduced. 4. Breakfast for 2, with nothing really outrageous, costing more than $25, plus a tip is a little out of line. 5. I can't really believe that with the number of items on your menu you can realistically claim everything is cooked fresh. I'll give them a lot of credit for cleaning up the place, painting, and giving it a fresher look. Will we return. Sure. It's convenient and the most of the staff are great. But we don't dine there nearly as much as we did in the past. PS: The chef still can't cook the home fries on request.
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Chelsie H.

You want to know what Victoria's secret is??? She owns a diner. A diner that serves pancakes so delicious that you will never fit into the microscopic lingerie she peddles. Victoria's Diner has only recently come into my life, since the advent of Nala, my little truck with the dent in the tailgate. A whole new world of breakfast possibilities has opened up, since I'm too lazy to get on the train to go to breakfast, but I will absolutely drive, semi-awake, un-showered to breakfast Mecca. My Saturday/Sunday morning tradition has become to text Anouska B. to confirm that we're both awake, stumble down the hall, rub our eyes and blink at each other, then pile into Nala and off to Southie we go. Victoria's Diner is conveniently located right on Mass Ave, by the South Bay plaza, and while it looks like your run of the mill, standard little diner, I assure you, it is much more than that. After finding somewhere to park Nala, which can be a challenge, given the itsy-bitsy parking area behind Vickie's, we are always greeted with a warm smile and a 'hello' and seated right away. There are two dining rooms, so there is ample room for everyone, be you a party of two, or a party of six. Clean, cutely kitschy, simple without being shabby, you will feel comfortable here immediately. Victoria's menu spans from Omelette-Ville, to French Toast-Town. And everything in between. Hash, oatmeal, pancakes, bagels, breakfast sandwiches. Anything you want, any way you want it, they got it. Or they will do it for you. Every member of the waitstaff is friendly and helpful. Oh, and they have mimosas!! A thousand internets to you, Vickie's. A few of the all stars would be the pancakes- fluffy and delicious and exactly everything a diner pancake should be- the Nutella/banana french toast (which I got with strawberries instead because bananas are anathema to me), the Norwegian omelette (salmon, cream cheese, capers), and the Eggs and Cakes, which is two pancakes, two eggs any way, toast, and home fries. Oh LAWD are the home fries delicious. I have found every plate that I have ever ordered to be ENORMOUS, so beware ordering everything the hunger devils bid you order. Fancy-schmancy these dishes may be not, but filling they most definitely are. They tend to get a bit busier after 11:00 a.m., but that doesn't mean you will be forced to wait. I think the longest wait I've had was just the time it took for the waiter to peep at a table, grab two menus and seat us. If you're looking for an upscale, pinkys-out brunch experience, head to Newbury Street or downtown. If you are looking for cozy, comfy, friendly, AFFORDABLE yummeh-ness beyond comparison, look no farther than this sweet, syrup-y little Mass Ave gem!
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Michael R.

That Banana Bread. Admit it, you can't help but fiend for the the stuff (I'm not afraid to admit it), and Victoria's has a killer recipe. Warm, delicious, and packing a little crunch, it's definitely up there with the best I've had. Order a round or two for the table and watch it disappear. V's has a few solid omlettes too. The Lumberjack will definitely help send you descend sweet, sweet food coma, and I've had my eye on the Hashlette for awhile. Plus, they've got booze (not just beer and wine, but the good stuff) and pretty decent coffee. So you can keep that all-night bender going, or recover from one, if you're feeling a bit responsible. Victoria's is 24 hours on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, so you've got ample chances to fall into either category. Get your breakfast on.
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Alex K.

Worst service and employees I've ever come in contact with in my life, and I am usually very considerate of food service employees. Waited for a long time to be seated and was excited considering I thought it would be well worth the wait. I sit down and order buttermilk biscuits which are on the specials menu, only to be told by a waitress who seemed like taking my order wasn't worth the time that that the chef had already told her (without even asking) that it would be impossible to bring said biscuits without the gravy on top. Literally, they couldn't serve me biscuits with no gravy on them. couldn't just not put the gravy on. I'm not really sure how hard it is to do one LESS step in the assembly process. needless to say, never eating here again (also kept waiting for cockroaches to crawl out of the walls) and will discourage everyone I meet who suggests trying it out from doing so. Great job Victorias. I officially will ACTIVELY try to ruin your business.
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Kevin B.

Love that places like this still exist. Perfect spot for casual weekend breakfast or lunch. I'm pretty sure the menu actually says that they will prepare you any dish you want. The food is perfectly good but by no means excellent, go somewhere else if you want gourmet.
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Brian L.

It's regular diner food but it is amazing. The pancakes, eggs and bacon were just perfect, can't put it another way. I was surprised how great it was all prepared. Much better than a usual diner. The staff were great. So friendly and funny I was ready to give them a positive review even if the food was only "typical diner".
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Jenna O.

This place blows. I've gone here before and it wasn't bad so went back today with a few friends and I am no longer a fan. My boyfriends hash looked practically raw, toast was not toasted and homefries tasted like they were frozen. Our service was just as bad. Gratuity was included to our five person bill without even a word from our waitress... Who by the way didn't check up on us once. My friend wanted more coffee but too bad for him since she blatantly ignored us. If it was up to me I would have NEVER tipped 18%. And I am never the one to tip less than 20%. Simply put - never going back.
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Lynn D.

I can't understand the fascination with this place when it is located so close to McKenna's Cafe. The food is mediocre, the service is rude and impolite and the prices are astronomical. I deliberately ordered identical breakfasts items for a week in local spots and this place was $5 over the average. The food ingredients are not the best quality i.e. mushrooms in an omelet were canned. I had an omelet a side item and coffee and it came to over $16 and I could have dealt with that if the food was even tasty. Wont be back and I will tell my friends.
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Frannie Z.

We ended up at Victoria's Diner because of a hot dog mis-hap. We'd been looking for Speed's Hot Dogs and after 20 minutes of fruitless searching, finally checked their website. Yeah, gone fishing 'til next Monday. Argh! We'd walked by Victoria's Diner in our search and decided to give them a try. I was ready to gnaw my arm off so I had to eat something pronto! Walking in, we were greeted by what I think has got to be the absolute sweetest hostess I've ever encountered. She was SO nice, she made us feel very welcome. Looking through the menu, it was nice to see that we could choose breakfast, lunch or dinner. But once my gaze locked on the Cubano, I was smitten. The BF was thrilled that they had pepper jack cheese available for his bacon cheeseburger. Swapping out his fries for beer battered onion rings was a 99 cent option. The Cubano was good but the bread was a bit dry/bland. It was pressed like a panini so maybe a bit of butter on the bread would have livened it up a bit. The chicken was tender, it had tons of pickles and plenty of ham. The cheese was oozing out the side, 'nuff said. I must tell you thought that this was the slipperiest damn sandwich I've ever had the pleasure of eating. The chicken & ham kept slip-sliding out of the bread on me. Made a damn fine mess. The fries were the coated style which I like when applied lightly -- these were perfection. The BF was intrigued by the flavor of his burger. Not only was it very "beefy" but if had some spicy thing going on. (I'd wager Worcestershire) It was so big, even he couldn't finish it and my boy's got an appetite. His onion rings were delish, just right on the coating and size. Nice & big just like he likes 'em. I would have been thrilled with just a dog, but if the Speed's man had to ditch us, Victoria's came through in the clutch.
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Timothy B.

Food is good, but I found off-putting all of the "rules" on the last page of the menu about what I should do as a customer. Not a welcoming feeling at all. Several signs on the door in huge font saying they were instituting mandatory gratuities for all checks after midnight Friday and Saturday nights. Soda refills were specified as two only (and frankly I wasn't even offered one). Check splittling charge: this is new to me, on the receipt it says that a $2.00 fee will be added for using more than one credit card. I have never seen that anywhere in town. One last thing: a reuben sandwich is a diner staple, why do you offer a roast beef reuben and turkey reuben but no corned beef reuben?
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Brian G.

I have been going to (formerly VictoriA Diner) since 1975, when it was owned by Nick and Charlie, whose father built it. The Victoria'S diner has decent food, however the service is sub standard. On two occasions I was one of 2-3 other patrons there, and I was totally ignored. The wait staff seems more interested with gossiping among themselves and checking their cell phones than with paying attention to the customers.
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Emily D.

There are quite a few diners and breakfast joints in Boston... but one that never fails and has always been consistent is Victoria's Diner. I'm a breakfast girl, it's my favorite meal of the day.. I'll even have breakfast at 10 o'clock at night if I could. Here in Boston there are not many places where you can have breakfast all day. But Victoria's Diner is open 7 days a week and open 24 hours Thursday, Friday, & Saturday. We're not talking about some run down, greasy smelling joint. This diner is clean, modern, and super friendly. The waitresses here make you feel welcome and they know their regulars. Let's talk food. Besides the amazing omelets they have for under $6 and the to die for Strawberry Shortcake French toast -- yes, I said Strawberry Shortcake french toast covered in strawberries and whip cream for $7. Ohhhh, and the Oreo stuffed pancakes.. can I die now or later. There's nothing on this menu that doesn't sound so damn good. I sit there and stare at the menu and almost say can I have one of each. So if you're not a breakfast person they also have a delicious lunch/dinner menu. For burger lovers they have my favorite Blue Cheese Burger w/ SautÃ©ed Onions for $9. Or my hubby's fave the Short Rib Mac 'n Cheese for $13. We are Mac n' Cheese eaters and it doesn't get any better when you top mac n' cheese w/ ribs. As you can see there's so many yummy things about Victoria's Diner and the prices make it even better. I didn't even get into the desserts and the full bar. I had to leave something for the imagination.
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Erin B.

I've been here 5 or 6 times now and the food is always delicious! I've had a few odd interactions with the service, but overall everyone there is friendly. The prices are low, comparatively speaking. Even though it's a diner and they serve comfort food, there are healthier options here...the menu is huge! And the have shakes and desserts. Limited alcohol though...only 40 proof stuff or below, and a few bottled/canned beers. Great spot for breakfast and lunch. I've never had a wait even on weekends.
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Tiffany K.

They have delicious country potatoes!!! Opens early in the morning and it was very convenient for me and the bf when we arrived on an early flight to Boston :D French toast was perfect and my omlette had very fresh mozzarella cheese in it which I heart~!!!
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Jill G.

Hole in the wall, crazy cheap. Very delicious and best hungover brunch spot- a good way to get your day going again! Usually pretty crowded, a popular spot for their great, cheap food!
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Adam A.

Being from NJ, the crappiest part about living in Boston is the minimal amount of Diners. Victoria's does a great imitation of Jersey's finest. 24 hours, liquor license, and cheap-tasty food. Most likely, nothing will knock your socks off, but in terms ofca diner, Victoria's has just about everything you might be looking for.
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Antonio H.

Get the apple pie milkshake its a slice of apple pie a scoop of icecream milk in that makes a good ass milkshake
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Mickey M.

For late night food in Boston, this is a solid option. It's less than 10 minutes from South Station by car, and that's critical for a hungry group of people coming off long bus/train rides. It's really difficult to find a place to sit, eat, and relax after midnight in Boston, and Victoria's Diner is a great find. Their burgers seem to be hand made, and there's a nice spice to them. I wasn't a gigantic fan of the eggplant fries; they sort of just tasted like fried. I guess that's the point, but I didn't really taste much eggplant. Their massive breakfast special is awesome. Bacon, sausage, pancakes, potatoes, ham, and God knows what else. You can definitely bring your hunger here. It'll be defeated by Victoria's.
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Voravut R.

This was my 1st time trying Victoria's & growing up in Jersey I have a bit of a high bar for diner food, being I spent a majority of my teenage years. It was a early Saturday night when we arrived to a pretty empty place & we were greeted then brought to a booth right away. The menu had some interesting choices but not enough volume to be a diner menu for me. The mozzarella sticks & the root beer floor were fine, nothing to write home about. Then the train came off the rails when I got my chicken fried steak with a side of spinach & rice, they were out of the Osso Bucco. The plate came & the thing that I believed to be steak was covered in a generous amount white gravy. All things looked good & the spinach was garlicky. Very satisfying until I scraped some of the gravy of to reveal a think crisp patty of some mystery meat. Undeterred I cut through the crunchy shell & took a bite. I tasted like a salt lick. So I scraped all the gravy off & try to cut it with the rice. No luck unfortunately, it just got saltier & saltier. So I cut my loses & finished sides & begged for a glass of water, which should be offered even without asking. The Boston creme pie was okay & then we wanted to pay. There was no staff to be found in the room for 10 minutes. No bell to ring, no sign that the place was even still serving. We finally got up to wait be the register & a waitress appeared with an order. While walking to the dark private lot in the back we walked passed our waitress sitting with the cook smoking a cigarette outside. I am willing to try this "diner" again but not to offer water & forgetting about your customers is not really an excusable action in my opinion, especially when the room was empty. I hope my next encounter will make me a believer. To be continued...
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Sue H.

You really can't go wrong with Victoria's Diner. It's an institution for locals, especially because it's open 24-hours on the weekends. No matter what time of day you go, in the AM or PM, you're bound to get solid food and service. The egg plant fries here are ahhh-mazing! I get them every single time I eat here and there always delicious. I'm also a huge fan of their breakfast items, which are all pretty good. Dinner-wise, I'd go for the steak tips or mesclun steak salad. Very well-seasoned! At the end of the day, the food here is pretty standard diner fare. I'd generally probably give them a 3-star review if it wasn't for these three reasons: 1) They satisfy my late-night munchies/hunger on the weekends, which is perfect for when I'm waitressing and get out at 1am. Industry-friendly hours +++ 2) No frills, good and consistent service. I've been here a million times and I've never had any issues with the service or my food. 3) Did I mention how much I love those egg plant fries???
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Jillian Z.

rude rude rude rude rude. I actually didn't get to try the food here b/c the staff was so unaccomodating I walked out. I've worked in restaurants for over 15 years and was horrified by the staff when I walked in here the other day for lunch.
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Madeline C.

I am orgianlly from NJ so I know a good diner when I find one. Ever since the first day I walked into Victoria's I knew I found a replacement for the diners I so miss in New Jersey. When you go on the weekends they have a shorter menu but it still has a great selection. The Deconstructed and Rehab included eggs and pancakes or french toast. As far as I'm concerned Victoria's is the ONLY diner worth visitng in Boston.
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Jon B.

This place is just fabulous. The food is fresh, and the portions are absolutely massive. The place is also really, really cheap compared to other local eateries. The waitstaff is friendly and pretty quick. The place is a bit tiny, but I've never waited more than 5-10 minutes. Both the breakfast and lunch platters are great, I highly recommend the turkey club, or the waffles. Deliciousness. Parking is a bit of a pain in the ass though, but there's a lot of street parking around, or you could walk from South Bay.
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Foodie W.

Definitely my favorite diner in Boston...especially if Donna is waiting on our table!
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Mike J.

I dont see whats the big fuss for Victoria's Diner. I been here only once, and food is not that great at all. It not even worth this review.
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Stephanie V.

The food was OK but the service was the worst I have ever experienced. We ordered 4 meals but only got 2.5. When they brought the food, they told us that our side of fries was on its way (It wasn't) and we had to remind them that they also hadn't brought an entire meal. They promised that it would come too. Halfway through the meal, we reminded them again that we were still missing an entree and a side of fries. We got a blank stare followed by a promise of food to come. We never got it and couldn't even flag down our waitress to get our check. Awful. Worst place ever.
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Corinna W.

I recently ate at Victoria's Diner and in all honesty, I should've left right when I walked in the door. A friend and I walked in around 12:30 on a weekday, the restaurant was not busy at all. Unsure of whether or not we should seat ourselves we stood at the door for a solid 5 minutes, watching staff members walk by us without any sort of acknowledgment, going about their business as if we weren't even there. Finally we decided to ask a server if we should seat ourselves. The server we asked barely made eye contact with us and mumbled a hardly audible response before half heartedly pointing us to a table and retrieving us menus. We sat for a solid 10 minutes before anyone even came over and greeted us. We watched as at least 5 different staff members walked around talking to other tables, cleaning their own, talking to each other, and nobody even came over to take our drink order. Finally the miserable woman who was forced to seat us came over and took the whole order, though you could tell she wasn't even listening to what we were saying. My friend did not order a drink and I ordered a coffee, but after taking the whole order she asked him how he would like his coffee. Seriously? You can't even remember who ordered the coffee? She also cut us off before we could order anything too complicated or more than one dish. I had barely finished ordering a sandwich before she cut me off and tried to walk away. I had to stop her from leaving just to order a side of grilled banana bread (which I also remember being offensively overpriced... 4 dollars for some banana bread?!). The food came up quickly, and was average for diner food. I had a mediocre BLT with an egg on it. Not really sure why it was called "Papa's Special" because there was nothing special about it. I'd love to know what these other reviewers ordered for food because I wasn't blown away by any means. And.. surprise, surprise my grilled banana bread never showed up. Our server never even came back to check how our meals were, so I couldn't even ask her what happened to the banana bread I ordered. She spent plenty of time checking on the table across the restaurant from us, but didn't stop by our table until we were clearly done with our food, at which point she cleared the plates and dropped the check. I was slightly horrified to see the fact that this restaurant charges a fee to pay with multiple cards, though in retrospect its probably to save the highly incompetent staff the trouble of doing simple middle school math. What was really the kicker during the whole experience is that during our meal I watched other staff members greet guests as they walked in, and provide much better service than we received. Maybe we walked in at just the wrong moment. This was some of the worst service I've ever experienced. I've worked in the restaurant industry for a while and I'm usually very forgiving in these kinds of situation. This was above and beyond just bad service. It was just a bunch of staff members who have no pride in what they do or where they work. If you care so little about your job and the basic steps it takes to do that job correctly, maybe it's time to rethink your line of work. It's unfortunate that our experience was so bad, because the size and scope of the menu is impressive, and there are definitely some items I would like to have the chance to try. Especially that grilled banana bread. Too bad there's no way in hell I'd ever go back there.
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Paola M.

I have found my new favorite place in Boston.....NOT!!! My friend and I were looking for a place that was open 24 hrs where we could eat and do some studying. We found Victoria's diner. The place had a few customers but it wasn't even a quarter full of its capacity. We asked the server for recommendations and she wasn't any help at all, she just unpleasantly replied that everything on the menu was able to be served. My friend ordered pancakes which were over priced at $10 and she's "had better"; I ordered a club sandwich and shared an appetizer of mozzarella sticks. (the sauce was good) We took out our books as we waited for the food. Once the food arrived we ate, my friend ordered coffee and kept on studying. Ever since this moment, the server (mature woman, the taller one) was trying to get us to leave. She asked of we wanted a box to go (since we had only eaten half of our meals), to which we replied that we would continue to eat in a bit. After a while she asked us again, and I said ok since she kept insisting. She brought the boxes and the bill, but I ordered hot chocolate. She asked if I wanted it to go and I replied no. She looked very annoyed. It was obvious she wanted us to leave but we were still ordering drinks and the place was almost empty. At this point 1:00 am the place had only 2 - 3 tables being occupied in total. Finally she came over and actually told us to leave because they would be getting more customers in half an hour. I completely felt insulted, our bill came out to $40, we were paying customers and there was no reason to kick us out! The service in this diner is extremely unpleasant which surprised me because it's a family run business which should be friendly and it's supposed to be "Boston's best diner of 2012," yeah maybe the best diner at kicking your customers out! Also half an hour later only 3 more customers showed up (I stayed to see if what she said was true). Victorias diner could have been my new fave place in Boston, I could have been a regular customer but that won't be happening at all.
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Tim F.

Simply good diner food. 'Nuff said.
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Amy C.

Breakfast love. Its so cute inside. We had a great waitress the first time we were there. The Cure was playing in the background. I was happy. Big ass stack of awesome pancakes (Dogwood take a lesson from VIctoria's on pancake making). Last time Mayor Menino was there chowing down. Our new weekend breakfast place.
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Kahla B.

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Chill. Love this place. I have not been disappointed yet. Great price. Large portions and just great food. Now i can say that 9 out of 10 servers are good. But there is one that if you seat me in her area. I will ask to move. NO personality! Like she hates her job. Other than that. I'll keep going back unless they give me a reason not to.
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Priscilla C.

Great food, great atmosphere, open 24 hours a day on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday!
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Merissa F.

Really disappointed today when I went to pick up a BLT Cobb Salad today for lunch. I have worked in the area for over three years and have been going to Victoria's about every other week for lunch for most of that time. I have ordered the cobb salad many many times and it was always 7.99 for a good portion of salad, chicken, and a side of pita bread. Suddenly they have changed the menu and the prices and today my salad was 10.99... That is THREE DOLLARS more for a salad for lunch. You are kidding me, right? Nope, they have changed the lettuce which is nice as it now is a medley of green instead of mostly iceberg, the chicken is seasoned a little more, and they changed regular tomatoes for cherry tomatoes. However, none of these changes equals a 3.00 price increase... and they also got rid of the pita bread that came with it. I will not be ordering salads from here in the future... I took a peek at the menu and all the other dishes have had price increases as well... not sure if they are as drastic as this one, but for a diner it is pretty ridiculous. EDIT: Now the owner is apparently berating me for leaving my honest opinion. Thank you, sir for schooling me in how I should feel and when I should leave a review. First of all, I did enjoy the salad... it was good, not amazing, certainly not worth a random price hike of three dollars at a diner. Perhaps you should rename your restaurant Victoria's Bistro or something, whatever. The point is, the salad is nice, but is huge because it is filled with a ridiculous amount of lettuce. The bacon was overcooked. The chicken tasted like the same quality as before except it was smothered in thyme, which actually was not an improvement as one of my co-workers couldn't even eat hers it was so overpowering. The lack of pita was disappointing b/c it had always come with the salad, as did two little containers of dressing... though I never used both, a co-worker of mine did and she was disappointed. The point of that statement was that though you raised prices you took away some of the little things that made ordering from there enjoyable. You don't have to provide anyone with 'free pita' but you also don't have to be a condescending jerk. I enjoy supporting local business and products, but what you put out today wasn't worth it to me. Perhaps you should hire a new 'scratch' chef. I didn't write a review of Victoria's before because honestly it was a little hit or miss... I didn't love it, but I enjoyed grabbing lunch there fairly often. Not that I have to justify not leaving a review until I had strong feelings about it, but I probably would have only given the previous Victoria's three stars had I rated it. Instead of berating people on here, and yes I've seen your other lovely comments, perhaps you should make an effort to change the description of your restaurant. Beyond screaming 'SCRATCH' over and over because honestly the words scratch and food in the same thought kind of creeps me out. Now I will not only not be returning for the mediocre and over-priced food but also because you have shown what a 'lovely' business owner you are. Have fun berating people for their opinions!
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Cec D.

I do love me a diner and Victoria's fits the bill. Sketchy location in the Newmarket district of Boston surrounded by warehouses, liquor stores and the local DTA office. I love the old timey layout of the place with a counter, 1950's theme and comfy booths by the windows. The menu is expansive and any place that offers milkshakes (or booze) with breakfast is alright with me. I thought the food was ok, standard diner fare...I had scrambie eggs, french toast, home fries and coffee, nothing to write home about but solid enough that I would go back. I ogled the plates of fellow diners and looked like a good spot for lunch with heaping salads and tasty looking sandwiches. All in all I am glad that I had the opportunity to check it out.
(3)
Julie C.

I am EASILY influenced by TV. Sunday 11am- just starting the day, am stahving but watching Phantom Gourmet. the episode was Best of Boston and did a feature on Victoria's Diner. yuM! the Nutella french toast with chocolate and drenched in syrup, the burgers, the breakfast sandwich, omgosh , loooked sooo hot damn delicious! of course, i had errands to run before hand , so i just couldnt make my way there, and little did i even know i was going to be going there that day! so after Target, Victoria's caught my eye, omgosh lets go!!! bf and i were hungry anyway and this place looked good ( on TV anyway). we got seated right away and our server Jazz (Jasmine) was super nice and so cool! we ordered burgers and i was dying for a shake, but to my dissatisfaction, their blender has been out of commission for 2 weeks!!! fix that shizz!! burgers came out just as we had ordered, i got the pepper jack and bf got the diner burger which had a fried egg on it. omgosh, both were soo good! fries were good too. sodas are bottomless and the one thing i remember from Phantom Gourmet was that they said, when you come to Victoria's, you will leave here full and we did! we plan on coming here all the time when we make our frequent treks to Target cuz bf is dying to try the nutella french toast.. and im just dying to eat great cheap diner food.
(5)
Michael W.

Loved the food and loved the atmosphere! The menu is lot more inticing than a "diner" stigma usually would have. This is a fav of my family so my review counts for 4 others as well. Go check it out if there is a wait in the AM which there probably will be.......just wait......This is one of my "spots"! as a side note try the teas.
(4)
Aaron R.

Basically the best. I happened by Victoria's Diner when returning a UHaul for my sister down on the wrong side of the tracks. The service was super prompt and super friendly. It was about 2 in the afternoon - myself and the moving crew had some sandwiches, breakfast dishes, clam chowder, salads, lemonades, the works... Just the right amount of busy and it was 2 on a Tuesday no less. Great vibe, great prices, good food. A+
(5)
Wendell W.

The grilled banana bread French toast was pretty good. The service was fast and friendly. If you need a late night place to eat and get your head straight after clubbing this is the place. But if you are one of those out of control drinkers you should avoid it because the boys in blue will be your DD.
(4)
SR F.

Victorias has changed to new hands.. really not quite the same, but still worth a trip after shopping at south bay and going home to cook is too much!.. Victorias is a must .. you will not be disappointed.. always fresh, reaasonable prices, well prepared.. and unique.. Try the egggplant fries.. never had had these elsewhere and they are yummy! The corned beef is cooked on premises and rivals michaels in brookline, everything we ahve tried is great here! The cinnamon roll will kill you.. but you will die happy. Service is always very good and professional, ambiance is just what a diner should be.. great place to stop and grab a quick and tat lunch, dinner or breakfast.
(5)
Victoria J.

I was looking for diners recently and I stumbled upon this place via the Internets. Best find ever. First time I went there, it was late at night and a giant rat ran across the street into the parking lot. That freaked me out a bit I have to say. I was afraid this place was going to be filthy & gross. As soon as I walked in, I realized that was definitely not the case. The decor inside is very fun & kooky and a big plus - they play 80s music. Their buffalo tenders are amazing - everything buffalo should be, nice & spicy and tangy. The burgers - my God the burgers. Not only are they huge and I had to cut mine in half to even grab onto it, but they are delish! After picking up my burger and having an amazing biteful of it in my mouth, I sat it down on the plate. looking at my fingers I was amazed at the layer of grease all over my hands. It was AWESOME. Their onion rings are some of the best i ever had as well. They have a huge menu and are open 24hr Thursday thru the weekend. Great place!
(4)
Christian K.

This is a pretty solid diner experience. I love that they're always playing 80's b-sides. Service is pretty good, depends on the waitress, there are a couple who don't seem to have a sense of humor. Or maybe I should stop being chummy at the diner. Not much has been said about their breakfast options- so I'll say that although ordering the "basic" will fulfill your need for cheap eggs and toast, whenever I try something adventurous, I'm sent running back. Overall, this place is better for lunch or dinner than it is for breakfast... their cousin restaurant is the Breakfast Club in Brighton (Allston?) which makes way superior breakfast.
(3)
Chuck K.

I can eat breakfast 24/7 & Victoria's consistently delivers!!! When I say consistently, I mean every Saturday & Sunday for the last year. Yes, I don't like change... It can get busy after 10:30 or so on Sundays, but I've never waited more than 15 minutes & there's always the bar with a big TV. There are a lot of waiters/waitresses, but no matter who you get, they all seem attentive and really nice.
(5)
Prince V.

Very tasty food for a diner. Fast service. Their triple decker sandwich is very tasty. Curly fries are crispy and they give you alot. Prices are little on a high side. Service is decent but wait time is long. Tastiness of the food evens it out. If i'm in boston I will go here again.
(4)
Jen H.

I've been back to Victoria's a few times since my initial review... and this time I was sober. Still tasted great, so that was awesome.... breakfast 24 hours a day... really chill laid back server, and not too expensive. Two. Thumbs. Up.
(5)
Tracie M.

After a night of partying like crazy Victoria's was the best place to nurse drunkiness with a plate full of food. I had bacon, pancakes, home fries, eggs, and a lot of other fattening yet hearty breakfast foods. The service was pretty quick even though it was very crowded on a Saturday night (well early Sunday morning) and I would definitely recommended this spot for when the night is just too fun to end your stomach is craving more than the 24-hour McDonalds drive-thru right down the street... :)
(5)
Tom D.

After several hours of booty dropping, there is nothing better than a plate of breakfast-y goodness to bring you back to life. Not that we needed to be brought back to life at 2 in the morning. I mean, it was already way past my normal bedtime, but my friend and I were ravenous and she recommended this place. As should be expected for a 24 diner, the place was pretty busy at 2 am, but we were seated almost immediately. Our waitress was friendly, but not quite attentive enough as we sat for quite some time with empty drink glasses. Since it was so late, I thought I should opt for a lighter meal, so naturally I chose the Texas cut French toast with a side of sausage links. Heavenly! The French toast had a nice hint of vanilla. Next time I visit I will have to try the banana bread French toast. The facilities here are clean, modern, and fairly spacious for a diner. Parking was easy, too. I think they have a lot behind the buidling, but we got a street spot no problem. This place is a tad on the expensive side for diner fare, but when that craving hits you in the middle of the night, you're not going to care about that.
(4)
Ronda W.

Looks like a typical diner - crowded, not the cleanest place in the world. But they're open late and they have great food at reasonable prices. Their breakfast food is really good. Chicken sandwich and fries - my favorite.
(4)
Richard L.

what a great place open 11p - 5a on thurs, fri, and saturday open 6a - "close" not too sure what that means the rest of the time but basically 24 hours thurs, fri, and saturday which is AWESOME they're menu is HUGE, drinks, smoothies, teas, coffees, beers, cocktails, wines, and a small list of hard alcohol they have breakfast, all sorts of tasty things! omelettes, sandwiches, they have lunch, sandwiches hamburgers salads etc etc the list goes on and on the menu is at least 10 pages long We went on a thursday around dinner time and it wasn't bad at all we got seated immediately and it has that typical diner feel to it, BUT it was extremely clean, i can imagine that the parking could get tight though... We got the steak and eggs over easy got the deconstructed OH YAEH that's the other thing the portions are HUGE we got a spinach a spinach and artichoke dip and they had homemade chips and a TON of tip, it was so much we had to take it home, and we LOVE that stuff we well i usually lick it clean overall it was a good experience and i'd definitely go back again
(5)
Desiree V.

This place rocks. I usually go on Saturday or Sunday morning after a long night before. There is usually a pretty good line of people just like me waiting to stuff they're faces and drink some coffee. Nutella French Toast, Banana/Strawberry/Walnut pancakes, yogurt pancakes are the best. The pancakes are huge and are served in 2's. If you're adding them to your meal, I suggest you share them because they are huge. I've only had breakfast here. The price is what really makes this diner a 5 star place. Four of us ate at Victoria's this morning for under $30! And the portion sizes are huge. The service is usually bad but the food and price make up for it. Open late on weekends!
(5)
Grace F.

WOW. A place open in Boston!? Haha this place is fun! Jukebox, watching the drunk locals @2am, and a surprisingly great array of breakfast classics. Yay! Finally found a place to go for that late night cup o' joe!
(4)
Aluminum Chefs, C and T.

Hooray for Victoria's! The only 24-hour diner in Boston that isn't filled with crackheads after 11pm! The AC's go to Victoria's regularly for dinner and breakfast and their burgers, particularly the BBQ Bacon burger, are excellent. As far as the breakfast menu goes, the options seem limitless. T prefers the Eggs Blackstone (think Eggs Benedict, but with bacon instead of ham) and C goes for the Nutella French Toast. The food and portions never disappoint - and they offer booze! C notes that they do not have any beers on tap though. Bummer. Try a Sam with their fried veggie plate (zucchini, eggplant, potato, and sweet potato), but be warned - it's huge! We did, at one time, have a very unpleasant experience with a waiter - but when the management was notified, they responded very quickly and were very understanding about the whole thing. Good work! Unlike every other diner in the area, there is usually a ton of parking around and it's a stone's throw from the Target and South Bay Center, if you're into that kind of thing. Also, cops eat there. You know that means good food. The prices are very fair and the wait is usually manageable. They get extra points for their satellite radio tuned to the best of the 80's at all times! It's even louder in the bathroom - for your own private stall dance party. Hungry eyes? Yes, indeed!
(4)
Stefanie C.

My absolute favorite diner! Consistently really, really tasty food. I've eaten breakfast (at night), salads, and dinner meals there and always super-yummy. Service is usually good and down-home. Bottom line: loves it!
(5)
Jason S.

A friend took me here for Sunday brunch when I was in town. The food was good, the prices were reasonable (especially when you see how much food you get), and the service was okay. The place seemed very busy when we arrived between 10:30am and 11am, but our wait was only 10 minutes max. The server arrived and took our order shortly after we were seated and the food arrived quickly. I had the Deconstructed which is basically every kind of breakfast meat, 2 eggs, potatoes, toast, and French toast. Needless to say, I did not eat it all. Seriously, toast AND French toast? The coffee was good, but I wish refills arrived quicker. It seems the server sort of left us be a bit too much after we got our food.
(4)
Josh F.

We were on the hunt for something that's actually open in the Boston area late at night. Our searching on Yelp yielded this place. I have to say that we both enjoyed Victoria's quite a bit. We were looking for something affordable, decent, and open late. Victoria's exceeds all three of those. Affordable: Plenty of options under $10 Decent: Food quality was great for diner food and very generous portions. Open Late: 24 hours. That's about as open as one can get. A+ for Victoria's.
(5)
Luis M.

Great food. I can't get enough of diners. I had the country fried steak and eggs. Perfect! So much so, my friend decided to eat it too. It was a great breakfast.
(5)
Mcslimj B.

Solid diner fare in huge portions, now open 24 hours on weekends. Our AARP-card-carrying waitress with the tall behive deadpans, "Every few years, management changes, but we stay the same." I was worried when previous ownership (the guy behind the excellent Mike's City Diner in the South End) sold the place: he had made it into a fine knockoff of the original Mike's, but apparently didn't like the workload of managing two places. The new owners have left the mid-century diner's bones intact, only adding fresh paint, subtracting the curtains, and replacing the '50s pop soundtrack with an '80s one. The crowd remains an egalitarian mix of cops, families fresh from church, tattooed artists, blue-collar workers, and well-groomed South Enders. But the menu is much bigger, reminiscent of a casual-dining chain menu that rolls a lot of different concepts into one place. The canonical egg plates appear in dizzying variety, with 19 preconfigured three-egg omelets, like the Newmarket, with asparagus, tomatoes, bacon, Swiss; too bad it's overloaded with sliced pickled jalapeos from a jar. With its mountain of home fries or bowl of good grits, plus toast and fresh-fruit garnishes, this monster, like most plates here, could feed two normal diners. I blame the Cheesecake Factory and its ilk for promoting this kind of portion overkill, and wonder who else might share my preference for lower prices and fewer than a day's worth of calories on the plate. The theme of excess continues in the 11 riffs on eggs Benedict, 10 breakfast meats, 14 different kinds of pancakes and French toast, and specials like the Buona Mattina, two hockey-puck-sized cakes of mashed and batter-fried potatoes heaped with spinach and tomatoes, topped with two properly poached eggs. To drink, there are Mighty Leaf teas, smoothies and shakes, beer and wine, and bottomless cups of very good filter coffee -- one detail no diner can get wrong and survive. After the breakfast section are another four pages of sandwiches, burgers, salads, appetizers, entres, and desserts. It's all a bit much. I think the most welcome innovation is the new extended weekend hours, with non-stop service from Thursday morning to Sunday evening. Bostonian nightcrawlers have too few decent dining options after 2am, and this is one of the better ones.
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Molly S.

I L-O-V-E Diner food! Something about the atmosphere makes me feel safe and warm. I've always wanted to be a regular at a diner... god I wish I could afford to be. On an otherwise dead Sunday evening, we had half the diner to ourselves, and stupidly picked a seat where we couldn't see the TV. The menu is really amazing. The selection of fries (eggplant, sweet potato and regular) and milkshakes is above and beyond. And the fancy little teas were great too (they come in a real teapot y'all). The food came pretty fast, and the waitress was sassy and welcoming. We were totally BFF by the end of the meal. I had sweet potato fries, chocolate cream pie (OOOOOOO!!!), and beau had burger, regular fries, and pecan pie (too good to share, he noted). I want to try everything on the menu starting with milkshakes. Kthanks.
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Sarah R.

A diner amidst an increasingly commercialized still-sorta-skeezy section of the Dorchester/South Bay area, Victoria's is a nice little locale to soak up the diner atmosphere without necessarily soaking up loads of greasy fare that's typically served at a diner. My coworkers and I decided to break up the Monday doldrums by coming to Victoria's for lunch. We waited a few minutes for a large enough table to be cleared for our gang of five, but soon enough we were seated and perusing the menu. And what a menu it is. Burgers, paninis, "signature sandwiches" served on a variety of breads, salads, and lovely dinner entrees. Oh yeah, and breakfast is served all day for those of you who hanker for Texas french toast or pancakes at 3 pm (and really, who doesn't at times?) I picked the Super Club Panini on multigrain bread; a towering, toasted phenomenon of turkey, ham, bacon, melted cheddar, veggies and mustard. Three of my coworkers got "dinners" (steak tips, salmon, and pork chops) and all were delighted with their choices. My sandwich was filling, though it scraped up the roof of my mouth. Victoria's also prides itself on serving sweet potato fries and some sort of other vegetable cut and fried to look like a potato, but not. Still tasty, though it's a mystery to me. I couldn't complain about the prices, either. My meal came to ~$7 (though it was just a sandwich and fries), but the entrees are approximately $11, and I can attest to the abundance of food one receives. Therefore, the prices are reasonable. I'd give Victoria's 4 stars, but I doubt I'd get to go back here, given that it's near-impossible to get to easily by public transportation. However, if you're in the South Bay area and want to grab a bit to eat between trips to, say, Target or Stop & Shop and doesn't include the words "drive-thru", then I'd highly recommend Victoria's. Beware, though: at this point the parking lot is closed, so we had to be all sneaky and park "next door" at Stop & Shop.
(3)
Todd G.

Great food and service. Try the meatloaf and spinach dip. These are the two best things there.
(5)
Gabby B.

I love this place.the food is just so good and very affordable the waitresses really assist you and really friendly.One of the places in Boston that you can get good food without paying too much.I always leave this place with my stomach full :)
(5)
Maureen H.

Really 3 stars with an extra for all the memories I haul around from the days when they were surrounded by warehouses and truly a God-given sleezy oasis after carousing all night with my friends. I stopped in a month ago, and they have indeed remodeled. I guess it probably needed it, but it's like visiting a parent in a squeaky clean new retirement community. Something is missing...or just lives on in old peoples' memories. :) Good oldies music. I love Monte Cristo's, and always get one if it's on the menu as it was. The waitress said, "Don't do that. " heh. I got fish and chips and because I was really hungry it was fine with me with the best grilled asaparagus and garlic mashed. The person picking up the tab for us remarked that the fish was frozen, though, so I feel like I should think less of it. I suppose there's no excuse in Boston for frozen fish, huh? (I secretly enjoyed if just fine, though). For a good laugh, order the chocolate cake. It's a T-Rex.
(4)
Samuel K.

Don't get me wrong, I love the food here. Every time I sit in the front room the service is awesome and the wait for food is never more than 10 minutes. However, every time I sit in the back room, I wait at least ten or fifteen minutes for this cranky woman to give me a moment of her time, she doesn't consider giving me water unless I specifically ask for it, and I have to wait for my coffee for twenty minutes. Anyone with an ounce of hospitality should realize that this isn't the way to treat guests. If you choose to come to Victorias, which by all means do, please make sure you don't get a table in the far back room. It's usually saved for larger groups. Anyway, five stars for the food and weekday service, but one star for this review because something needs to change here. Oh, I just realized that the reason the back room server can get away with treating their tables like shit is that they auto-gratuity all of the tables in the back room that are six people or more. no choice but to tip well!
(1)
Zach T.

My favorite diner. The turnaround is quick, so a ton of people out front doesn't mean a huge wait, the service is great, very friendly, quick, and responsive. Great service helps a not-so-good restaurant and bad service will kill a great place. But there's no issues with the food here. The tables are clean, the coffee is bottomless (and will be filled up several times), the portions are huge, the prices are great and the food is delicious! I absolutely suggest the "rehab": toast, 2 eggs any style, home fries, french toast or pancakes, and bacon, ham or sausage. This will run you $9 and worth every penny.
(4)
Franny G.

Great service and vintage diner food! I love grits and you can't find them everywhere.
(5)
A R.

Haha so I went to Victoria's at 4pm on a Tuesday with two guy friends - one of from New Jersey and the other is from Connecticut - and they're both OBSESSED with diners. As a Boston native, I was seriously confused to what was so great about diners? Well, Victoria's was pretty awesome. Their menu is gigantic for one thing, I normally hate big menus but it just seems fitting for Victoria's. Their 3 egg omelettes are HUGE and stuffed to the brim. They give plenty of food with every breakfast special so much that my two buddies could NOT (GASP!) finish their plates. I didn't get breakfast and got a chicken ceasar sandwich with fries - decent, nothing crazy special. They do need to lighten up on the dressing though, it kept dripping all over when I picked it up. I also ordered a mango smoothie, it says their smoothies are made from fresh fruit but the way it tasted makes me suspect that the mango had been sitting in a can of syrup for a while. My two friends raved about the black and white milkshakes - which isn't on the menu but our server Juan was nice enough to oblige.The guys and I also tried the buffalo sticks (like mozzarella sticks cept with buffalo sauce) which Juan said were pretty good - OMG so gross and not worth the $6.99 for 6 sticks. Don't get those. Overall, the diner is pretty charming with old school Marilyn Monroe pictures on the walls. I must have driven past this place a hundred times. The guys were more than satisfied. I'm glad that the guys made me go in and try it out.
(3)
D J.

Killer old school diner, everything I have had was awesome. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. they serve alcohol too.
(5)
Sara B.

My Favorite!!! We go almost once a week an often order the same thing...The Rehab!! 5 stars no doubt! Clean friendly and fabulous prices! Can't wait to return
(5)
F. C.

Oh Vickie's, how I love you so! I live nearby and go here for breakfast at least once a month. Breakfast is absolutely outstanding. The portions are indeed massive, and the menu is gigantic, especially since they expanded it several months ago. There's this one dish with potato cakes, poached eggs, and spinach that makes my mouth water just thinking about (honestly, it's happening right now). Service is quick and I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes for a table, even on busy mornings. I love the mix of folks who are always there- townies, cops, younger folks, families. Dinner isn't bad either, but I really am all about the breakfast here.
(5)
D M.

The Victoria is near my old house and Jesse and I used to have spurts of going there a lot. We often come here when we are entertaining children, because they have something for everyone. It has all the things a diner should have.....good breakfasts, cheap coffee, and grumpy waitresses that call you "hon". I don't ask for much, and those are the things that make me happy when I am at a diner. 10/6/7 Update! They have a new HUGE menu with lots more options that range above and beyond the standard diner fare. I need to try the nutella french toast. We had burgers for lunch today that were AWESOME. The service seemed a little nicer, but still a little on the slow side. They have also brought back the oldie's music, which disappeared last winter with the appearance of tv's. The tv's were on, but the music was playing and much appreciated.
(4)
Aretha B.

Am I the only person who doesn't like this place? Greasy, uninspired. Serves those translucent, paper thin slices of bacon. I hate those. It's like the south st. diner, except less crowded, farther out of town, and not open 24 hours.
(1)
Matthew A.

I like this place a lot. Wonderful homemade corned beef Hash NOT out of a can. Get that fried up with some eggs overeasy. ALso like that they are open later and free parking in a lot. Yes! ALso can order non breakfast menu items during breakfast!!! Yay!
(4)
Katharine K.

This place is awesome. The service is always so friendly and attentive and the food is great and reasonably priced. I can never choose between breakfast or a sandwich!! Both are great options and they aren't afraid to make substitutions (sweet potato fries - yum!) at no extra charge. The fact that nutella has made its way onto the menu should draw you in in itself!!
(5)
allison w.

Last night after checking our Louis C K @ The Orpheum, my boyfriend and I headed over to Victoria's Diner in South Boston for some late night gluttony. I had been there once before over the Summer and remembered that this would be the perfect place for us to hit up late night after the show. I love this place. Boston is a place where everything closes early. Boston kind of sucks, in that way. The first time I was there with a friend, I ordered a chocolate milk shake and a bacon,egg and cheddar breakfast sandwich. Awesome crispy home fries on the side. A true stoner's delight! YUM. Last night I ordered another chocolate milk shake....they are really really good, complete with whip cream and chocolate sauce on top. I tend to be a creature of habit and always get the same things so I decided to mix it up a little for once and I got the banana bread french toast with honey and bananas' on top. It's so sweet and flavorful than you ALMOST don't need any maple syrup. Like a total fat ass though, I naturally put some on there.... My boyfriend ordered the mac n cheese with 4 cheeses. He loved it. I could barely finish what I had, and I sadly didn't even taste his. It looked pretty killer. We got there around 1:30am just before the shit show really begins at 2am. Our waiter Malcolm was a really nice guy and genuinely seemed like he wanted us to have a great experience there. I love great service and with us, it goes a long way.... The staff has to deal with a lot of late night riff raff, and yet they all seemed really chill towards everyone. Not an easy task, and you know this if you have restaurant/waiting experience. They have cool music playing, clean bathrooms and flat screen televisions with sports on. What could be better than that ???? The next time I go there I really want to try the Nutella Smothered!!! Description: Three slices of Texas Style cut thick sliced bread with Nutella smothered in between each slice,,,,,FUCK YEAH Also the eggplant french fries sound so tasty......and to really finish yourself off why not throw a blueberry pie milk shake down your fat face! Enjoy.......
(5)
Katia M.

One morning I'd gotten a late start and so Mike's was packed. Thinking on my feet, I remembered that Mike's was affiliated with Vic's Diner down on Mass Ave, so we headed down there instead. There was still a bit of a wait, but the space was bigger, so we didn't wait long. While the home fries weren't on par with Mikes, everything else was pretty good, from the French toast to the omelettes. However, the ambiance just wasn't quite the same, and where we were sitting was right up in another tables' grille, which wasn't ideal. But, in a pinch, it's a solid breakfast spot.
(4)
Dave S.

I've fond memories of this place, having ended up here most Saturday mornings growing up. There's nothing particularly standout about the food per se, but it's all good, and lands pretty solidly in the "comfort food" category. The clientele is pretty varied, but there's a pretty solid contingent of old folks and the boys in blue, as stated elsewhere. The bread pudding is yummy with a little coffee creamer.
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Stephanie R.

Excellent - food. I had the Lemon Pepper Trout with Pilaf and Butternut Squash, my husband ordered the Turkey Dinner with stuffing, Mash, BN Squash and Cranberry Jelly. Our daughter had a little bit of both off our plates! First let me say that any place this far North that has fresh brewed Iced Tea will earn a place in my heart. As a Texan, that is something I drink with soup. When it's made well - like this was, it just feels good. My husband's coffee was fresh and tasty, and we both LOVED the Butternut Squash that at came as a side with our meal. A++++ What we were pretty unhappy with was the service. We went at about 4 p.m. and the place had about 3 tables on each side. There were 2 servers one for each side of the diner, the hostess and the manager. It tookd about 10 minutes for anyone to come to our table and take our order. Our server was very nice, and brought our drinks quickly, as well as my side salad. However, when the meal came out, I didn't have the rice pilaf that came with my meal and it took him another 5 minutes and a reminder to bring the rice and the extra plate and spoon for my daughter that we had asked for when we ordered. My husband had to remind him twice for a coffee refill, after the server had asked him if he wanted one. When the meal was wrapping up, I asked for a tea refill and the menu to look at the desserts. It was another 5 minutes before we could get his attention again, and we just asked for the check. He brought it another 5 minutes later, and I reminded him about my refill which took him a few minutes to bring. Not sure if he was overwhelmed, or just a bit distracted, but was a bit annoying. C- I would recommend going because of the robust menu and delish food. The service was lacking, but I will give it another try to see if perhaps it was just this server's bad day or he is a novice.
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Gail L.

Great little diner...redone a few years ago...much better now. Used to be a "cop shop" and a senior citizen favorite...bland "turkey" plates and iceberg lettuce salads with the unpleasent scent of urine on the side...not any more. Good food whether breakfast, lunch or dinner. Mixed clientel too. Don't see that in many places. Old, young, gay, straight, black, white..all eating together...very nice.
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Veronica A.

It's a diner! A diner! I love diners. I love the possibilities. And Victoria's is fantastic. The menu is huge. It's open 24 hours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The food is always good. The waitstaff is always friendly and quick. The food is moderately priced. They also have alcohol if you had a bad day. I have yet to make it for breakfast, but I love it for dinner. Dinner at my favorite Diner, life just doesn't get much better.
(4)
Dan S.

A Mass ave staple. The food is good here with a wide variety of dishes. The focus of this diner is comfort food and done well as diners go.
(4)
tom m.

Decent little diner, best breakfast and lunch for the for the area. Quick and friendly service. Try a price of pie
(4)
Shan C.

Late night BEST! Great price, and surprisingly friendly service.. I will never forget about this place for a great breakfast or late night place to grab some bites..
(5)
Rozina K.

We've driven by this place a few times and decided to stop in for breakfast this weekend. I was very impressed! The diner was clean and very, very busy with at least 7-8 groups of people waiting for tables. And they had multiple plasma TVs!! What is that about? The menu was huge with tons of options and something to offer for every taste. I ordered a egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, which came with breakfast potatoes. Both were very good. While I wasn't in the most adventurous of moods this particular day, I did see a lot on the menu that I would want to go back and try. Our waitress was very nice and even funny. She joked with us despite being very busy. Definitely made me feel very welcome. Minus one star for not accomodating my request for a breakfast burrito, which they said the would have done on a less busy day. Whatev, I guess I understand but I'm still taking a star off cuz I can.
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Kristin S.

I am still very sad that I ate here (with co-workers) after a morning of driving around, because I was feeling carsick, and could not order what I wanted; namely the nutella french toast. However, the boring salad I ate was excellent, and my co-workers all also thoroughly enjoyed their meals. The place has a great vibe, and the ambiance is kitschy and fun. I will definitely return!
(4)
Nicky Y.

Easy to get to, pretty good parking, and big portions of real good food. The waitresses are quick with your food and drinks and spot-on with our orders, not to mention they're very pretty :) all around an A+ and I'm a big breakfast fan
(5)
willis V.

Best late night food around. I've only had the breakfast food but it really is the best.
(5)
Fiona O.

Victoria's, oh how I love you so. I always get G's favourite. And it never lets me down. French toast with a moutain of strawberries, blueberries, and bananas with a sea of syrup and a pile of butter = heart-attack heaven. I am in love. Only thing is that I am annoyed with is the fact that they can't split the check more than two ways (why?!) and the milkshakes are...not good. Retro vibe + interior is always a plus :)
(4)
nicole h.

ordered from here for years now! never tryed anything but there breakfast always especially the pancakes and home fries usually better for takeout though since parking is so hard to find place is always packed and they have a tiny parking lot
(5)
Marc H.

A great little truck stop in the no man's land section of Boston south of Newmarket Square, Victoria's Diner has decent food, good prices, and crusty but efficient servers. I mostly go for breakfast and have had lunch there once or twice. Looking forward to having dinner there one of these nights.
(4)
T K.

Good Place. Not too expensive and A LOT of food. Excellent service. This place made it on my favorite restaurants in MA list. Ok, so I realized that I only like going to this place on the late nights. For some reason late nights just taste better to me.
(4)
Chelsea J.

Ok, there are a few ways to go with Victoria's, which may be for the best. I'll try to make this to the point 1- going during the week- they have a huge menu, everything is pretty good, it's never crowded, the staff is super friendly 2- going for breakfast/lunch on the weekend- fine enough, there might be a wait but usually it's not too long. The lot fills up quickly so park in the middle of the street with the other cars. limited menu though, not a huge fan, even though we end up coming here pretty regularly 3- going to late night/24 hour scene- one of the only places open after bars, so that's cool. the night menu is even more limited, and the prices are higher (think like $4 more for a burger than the regular menu). I said I would make this brief, however, I must share one awful story that knocks the place way down. Being from the midwest, where diners are plentiful and friendly, I mistakenly assumed Victoria's would be like a real diner. In a real diner it's not weird for people to camp out all night studying and nursing a cup of bottomless coffee. So one day, during finals, we needed a place to go after every coffee shop/library nearby had closed. We went to Victorias, told the hostess we would be studying for a long time, and got a booth in the corner. Either this isn't common practice of the hostess didn't tell the waitress, because she was pretty annoyed with this whole situation. The main problem, however, was that I want to say around 10ish, we ventured into the bathroom and, of the two stalls, one was completely full of vomit. No idea how long it was there before we went in, but I do know it was still there around 2 when we left. Maybe it's just me, but four hours is a long time for none of the staff to notice/clean up some vomit
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Cosmo X.

Read the rewies and went for dinner.. Everythings was good!! The meatloaf, mashed potatoes and asparagus were perfect!! The onion rings for an appetizer were perfect!! The dessert was very good fresh etc... I will go back again!!
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Brian D.

11/07 UPDATE They updated the menu. It's got the same diner stuff with a whole lot more breakfast options now, like a full line up of poached egg/Benedict options and some new creative stuff like a breakfast BLT - which is a serious winner. Oh, the home fries are the shits now as well. GET THE TURKEY DINNER WITH GRAVY!!! the best gravy around, just give it to me in an IV drip... Or if infusing gravy into your bloodstream isn't your thing try something else, see if I care. This is a true diner, nothing fancy at all. It's down by the South Bay shopping area and all the packing plants so it gets a good deal of traffic. All sorts come through here, EMT's, construction guys, shoppers, south enders etc. Personally, when i'm not booting the turkey gravy i'm usually getting the burger or hash and eggs which will each do just as much damage to the ol ticker. Oh yeah, and if you want a beer with dinner you are in luck.
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Ingrid F.

When I walked into this place, it looked like any other diner. But the food ended up being really really good! I ordered the Florentine Vecchio omelette which was made with spinach, tomato, mozzarella and parsley. I was expecting cheap grated mozzarella but it was actually made with real fresh mozzarella! It was delicious. I would definitely come back here again to try other things on the menu.
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Sheila M.

I think the place deserves 3 stars but gave it 2 just to balance out all the overly positive reviews. Someone pointed out that cops eat there, so it must be good food. And indeed we saw two hefty staties mounting their motorbikes as we entered the diner. But who said cops have good taste? They probably eat there because they get to eat free in exchange for keeping an eye on the place (it's open 24 hrs on weekends and is located in a somewhat sketchy area). On to the food. They have about 100 items on their glossy menu that paints a delicious picture. But our food didn't live up to the descriptions. They'd be better off concentrating on far fewer items and making them taste consistently better. First off, we were seated on a busy Saturday around 10:30 a.m. in the darkish back dining room. Only two other groups were seated in the otherwise empty room, so I knew right away we were guinea pigs for the trainee waitress. Whatever, the food would be the same, we figured (by the way, this back room has wood paneling, carpeting, a small bar area and these blocky yellow glass chandeliers - big ups for old fashioned diner ambiance). I ordered Strawberry/Candied Walnut pancakes with bacon as a side and my b.f. ordered Vanilla Yogurt Texas french toast with blueberries. Our waitress was friendly and doing her best (obviously a newbie). She brought coffee, which I had heard was good but was pretty much yukky (typical of many Boston diners). Then she brought our orders and they gave my b.f. yogurt blueberry pancakes, not french toast. He sent it back and we shared my pancakes, which were OK (candied nuts and berries were good) but kinda heavy, not light and fluffy, as 4 or 5 star cakes should be (try Mul's Diner in Southie for "light and fluffy"). Finally the french toast arrived and I was astounded - it was four tiny pieces of triangular cut bread that looked like Wonder bread. Texas french toast is supposed to be THICK! I wondered if they ran out and were just replacing that bread with regular bread. It tasted like nothing special and really fell short of the mouthwatering description of it on the glossy menu. Also, the bacon was fatty and decidedly uncrisp. So we were disappointed and I'm not sure I'll go back. If you'd rather stay home and make your own French toast, try the following: Go get a loaf of Quinzani's soft French bread. Cut into 4" pieces, split each piece and fill with apricot preserves and cream cheese, which you've mixed up in a bowl. Batter with beaten eggs and cinnamon, fry until golden brown on each side and serve with crisp bacon. As the extremely annoying Rachel Ray says, "delish!"
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B B.

This was my first time at Victoria's and it did not let me down. Right down the street from our hotel and great breakfast food. The loaded waffle was delicious, as were the banana pancakes my girlfriend ordered. Possibly the best part was the corned beef hash side...it was absolutely incredible. Definitely check this place out if you are in the area.
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Rob W.

Excellent service and food. The grilled banana bread is fantastic and the french toast and omelette's are really good. Coffee is really good but the mugs are too thick, silly comment but it bothers every time I'm there. It gets packed on Sundays after 11 am but it's worth the wait.
(4)
Joann Z.

I felt like I got a rotten deal here. I got a tasteless veggie burger with a strawberry shake. This came out to $15.50, so not sure why it has the one $ mark. That's a lot for lunch. And note, this is in Roxbury, not Cambridge. It should be MUCH cheaper based merely on location. The shake tasted like it had real strawberries in it, but also like it had something artificial in it. Overall it tasted good and had a good consistency. It was very pink, so I suspect some artificial coloring. The burger was a completely tasteless bean and barley? patty with ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ELSE ON IT! No onion, no tomato, no lettuce, no pickles. It was just a dry patty, cheese that I paid extra for, and a dry bun, not even buttered! The fries were not great in number, and sort of soft/soggy. Since I took it to go, I couldn't complain. Why did this get Best of Boston 2011 and 2012?! Maybe something has changed in 2013. I'm giving 2 rather than 1 star for the shake and the diner design, which is a fun 60s.
(2)
Susan R.

Susan loves Victoria's Diner. Plain and simple. For a while I actively tried to become a regular at Victoria's. I showed up every Saturday around 1pm and sat in the same seats at the bar in front of a big screen and talked college football with my server. Sadly like all things I dream up, it never materialized. Apparently you have to go more than 10 times to become a regular... and I just don't have that kin of commitment. The food is great, the staff is an odd mix of city youth/college kids/ old timey diner waitresses. Growing up in a land where there is a diner in every town, I have seen my fair share... and Victorias is the closest to a real diner this city has. Open 24 hours from Thursday to Sunday night, this place is often the only place to go for a good meal after a night out. Some parking on street and off- TVs, a big back room that not many people know of so the wait on a weekend night is minimal... Good prices. Beer, Wine and some Liquor are on the menu during serving hours, which is a HUGE bonus on Saturdays at 1pm. I can't think of a negative. For what it is- Victoria's is an A+
(5)
Beth M.

Love this place and have taken the trip in to Boston from the South Shore to get my breakfast on late night. Go after 1 am on the weekends for some awesome people watching and some good eats. My favorites are the turkey dinner (even though I feel like an old lady loving it so much lol) and the different french toasts. The GIGANTIC carrot cake and chocolate cakes are sugary towers of yumminess.
(4)
Yak D.

When I go out to breakfast, I want something that is cheap and fast with little lag time. I've been to Victoria's a handful of times now, and everything seemed to fit that bill. I haven't ventured much into the lunch/dinner scape of the menu, but their pancakes are unbelievable as well as their omelets, sides, and ability to poach an egg correctly. The service can be a little flighty at times, but I have never had to wait to find a seat.(Though, I've also never been on a Saturday or Sunday morning.) As a word of precaution, make sure that if you park in their lot, you are physically situated inside of Victoria's because they will tow you. Order well and don't be health-conscious about it; it's comfort food, after all. You deserve it.
(4)
Beckster B.

Their coconut shrimp is so delicious. They have different omelette's option to choose from. I tried the Spanish Omelette it was pretty good. This is my new breakfast spot!
(4)
Jodi Z.

It was good! We went for lunch. I ordered a turkey ruben and the spagetti for my son. The amount of food was incredible. However, I would say that the service was a bit slow considering that no one was in there. But overall, I enjoyed it.
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Kelsey M.

This place takes the rush out of city life and feels like a little trip back in time. The food is pretty good and comes at a decent price. The waiters/hostesses need a little work on efficiency and time management. Parking can be a bugger here during busy hours.
(4)
Elisabeth G.

I moved to Northern Dorchester a few months ago and have been to Victoria's almost every week since. I love that, not only is it only a 10 minute walk from my house but also... Star breakdown: 1) Huge menu. From everything breakfast related, to salads, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts, there really is something for everyone and... 2) It's all really tasty. I try to eat something new every time I visit and so far, everything has been really good. My favorites so far have been the Pressed Pilgrim Sandwich and the French toast with yogurt and blueberries. 3) Value: I usually come here with my family (none of whom are small, Dad and bro are both 6'6") and there they always leave full and I always have leftovers to eat for lunch the next day. 4) Service: I have had a different server every time I've been here and, with one exception (who was sweet, but terribly slow), everyone has been great. It's nice to see a spot where people actually enjoy working. Plus, it CANNOT be easy working with such a huge menu and everyone has been a champ. 5) Grilled Banana Bread. It's futile to resist, so I've stopped trying. It's bake, then grilled with butter on a flat-top, topped with whipped cream, shaved almonds, and fresh sliced banana. They have it listed as a breakfast side, but the portion is gigantic and I usually end up ordering it as dessert and sharing it with everyone.
(5)
Greg N.

The Vic is the kind of place that has good, hearty comfort food that will fill you up and leave you happy. Nothing here is in the extreme: sandwiches and burgers and salads and a whole bunch of breakfast items. I've been here a good half dozen times and I've always been very happy with the food. The reason I give this place three stars is the fact that the service is wildly inconsistent. I've had great service here and I've had awful service here. Unfortunately, I've had both equally, so I have no real way knowing which is the norm for them. My most recent visit here included the server basically ignoring us for the duration of our lunch. The place was pretty much empty, so we were her only table, so there was no excuse about being busy. She just seemed to have been caught up in her side work and completely ignorant to the fact that we required her attention. Will I write this place off because of this? No. Will I go back again and again? Yes. Why? because it's good, open late, and just a local diner hangout joint.
(3)
Derek W.

I used to love the old Victoria's Diner. I especially liked some of their salad selections and the slices of pita bread they served alongside. I ate there recently after not coming around for a while, and I could tell things changed as soon as I walked in. The atmosphere was different. The lights were brighter. Then I realized the menu changed, and that my 2 favorite salads were removed. I am vegetarian, so this further limited my menu options. We ordered a bruschetta appetizer and it was very bland. I ordered a the Roasted Beet salad and asked about the pita slices - they did not have them anymore! My salad was very bland too. My girlfriend's Salmon was "ok", but nothing special. The worst part was, the bill came to about $40 for all of this garbage. tl;dr - I will never eat here again.
(1)
Nika C.

Grilled banana bread and chicken apple sausage - yummers! Its everything you want a diner to be. Great food. Open late. easy to get to. Neighborhood-y place.
(5)
Andrew G.

This place is headed downhill. I went last night and the new (more expensive) menu will be the final straw for me. It will go from a few-times-per-month destination to a few-times-per-year destination for us. The service has always been a bit inconsistent and slow. Meals are hit and miss, but the odds once were in your favor; bumping prices at the same time that the rest of the experience has declined is a bold move. However, I just can't bring myself to endure any further abuse; now we've entered the land of 3 dollar sodas and 12 dollar salads and those experiences of stuffed french toast being interpreted as french toast with slabs of cold cream cheese on top or always eating your meal separately of the rest of the table because somehow - despite ordering off the menu and without special requests - it came out wrong again. Too bad...ownership seems to care/be decent people; but they're missing the point of a diner; should be decent food, come out quick, at a good price. With the new menu, they're now often 0 for 3 (though sometimes 1 for 3, with decent food being the often redeeming point). Ownership - your old menu stated that part of your dedication to providing great customer service was the addition of comment cards to every table. Despite being in there dozens of times, I've never once seen a comment card on my table...yet you decided to print the same commitment on your new menu (mixed with the bolded and underlined statements of how customers may and may not order). Perhaps you're a bit unfamiliar with the idea of a commitment?
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Jenna L.

We found a place we could walk to from our hotel that is a local diner open 24 hours called Victoria's Diner. It was a cute, small place, pretty empty when we walked in, but it got more busy as we were leaving. We looked at the 24 hour menu, and had a hard time choosing between breakfast foods and dinner foods, but both ended up getting breakfast.... because breakfast at night is the best thing ever invented. The food was really good, and we didn't feel rushed or cramped looking through all the tourist brochures and maps we picked up while at the hotel. If this place was near me, I would definitely choose it over other 24 hour places - very cozy, friendly staff, and good food.
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Neal M.

I have read over a few reviews. Can agree the food is just OK. The staff is crazy useless, could care less if you get any kind of service. going back? nope, not unless its the only open late night joint. I look forward to the next owners, talk about ruining a good thing. It use to be more hit or miss at best, its a miss for me.
(2)
Lola A.

This is one of my favorite places for breakfast! Service is always great and the food is always delicious. You can't go wrong with the Nutella french toast. The combination of their perfect french toast and chocolatey-hazelnutty goodness is a great way to stat the day. They're also great late nights on the weekend. Surprisingly, the service is still good even with a packed diner at 2am. Just expect to wait a little bit because a lot of people go after the bars and clubs close.
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Ashley B.

The food was average like all diner food, however the prices were not. You cannot charge 3.00$ for a fountain soda and 10$ for an omelette. It's confusing when run down places charge this much, it's like H&M charging 70$ for a sweater, who do you think you are?
(1)
Billy M.

I had seen this diner and decided I would go their for breakfast. I arrived at about 5 am and the sign said 24 hours Thur days thru Saturday, but to my surprise I was told by staff they were shutting done for a hour to clean up. Clean up are you kidding me? (should always stay clean its a restaurant) So okay I waited around til 6:00 am anyhow cause it peaked my interest even more. And I have to say for a diner I was impressed with the cleanliness and its decor. Very nice. The menu offers a little of everything but I opted out for the supremo omelet with hash browns. And I must say it was good and affordable compared to Boston's other restaurants prices. The set back for me was the staff and the casual use of profanity the spews from their mouths. Where I am from that is grounds for immediate termination. Children are in this restaurant and I think I heard every employee in the restaurant using profanity. By no means am I a saint but I do respect my customers and the families who frequent the business's I work for. So would I talk my family (children) here? No! Is the restaurant clean and sanitary? Yes Is the food affordable and good? Yes Was the staff polite and courteous? No
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Alex B.

There are very few left real diners and family restaurant in US and Boston and Victoria diners has been in business for more than half century. Big corporations standardized pretty much everything...therefore its a real pleasure to be in a nice family diners where great food and friendly service make you feel welcome and at home. If you wanna experience a traditional home American hospitality and have a great homemade food...Victoria diners its a place to be for me.
(5)
Joe F.

Quick, cheap, and great grilled muffins. I have never been disappointed. There is a young waitress with a shaved head who is great.
(5)
Hilary B.

There chicken Broc Ziti is the BEST around...breakfast is OK...but I prefer there dinner entrees.... and don't come late at night or too early unless you want to see the Circus.
(5)
Nina B.

This is the worst breakfast experience ever! Worst service ever and mediocre food that's way overpriced. I went for breakfast with my boyfriend, and shortly after our $3 coffee and $3 soda came. We ordered eggs with pancakes and an omelette, which was $10 for spinach and feta. The home fries and pancakes tasted like they had been cooked yesterday. The worst part is yet to come... I picked up the syrup and the bottom fell off smashing on the table. I was absolutely covered in syrup, so was my brand new Coach purse, the wall, table, and food. The waitress came over and said, "You need to get up so I can get that syrup off the wall before it sticks." So I am standing there covered in syrup, and the waitress doesn't even offer to bring me napkins or a towel! Are you kidding me?? I wanted to walk out, but instead I cleaned myself up the best I could in the restroom. She never asked if I needed anything; in fact she seemed angry that she had get a rag and wipe the wall. $30 for the worst breakfast experience I have ever had.
(1)
Tara H.

Hello tasty food lovah! This place is a diner. Cheap, greasy, and open late. Three things you just can't go wrong with. But lately they even expanded their menu's to healthier choices with huge salads and non-heart attack items. Another wonderful reason to go, so everyone in your group has something to enjoy. A great place to go on a Sunday night when you don't feel like cooking, and want to wear your "comfy clothes" out. Psst....try a slice of their cake. My favorite is the carrot cake. One slice lasted me 4 days!
(4)
Paul B.

I've been going to the Vic for years, through several ownerships and repaints, and the food has always been good, the prices more than fair, and the waitstaff kind and friendly. The glaring problem has always been indifferent attention from the friendly staff. Even when I went there for lunch during work and sat at the counter, it took forever to get a menu and water, the food came pretty quickly and was really good, then it took forever to get my check when I was obviously finished with my meal. I had to flag down the guy behind the counter to get him to give me my check, then I had him wait for a few seconds while I gave him the money so I wouldn't have to wait another 20 minutes for him to come collect from me. On a few rare occasions, the service has been prompt and efficient, which made the experience GREAT! If this place had "real" diner service (quick, friendly, and efficient, in and out within 45 minutes if you're in a hurry) it would be absolutely PERFECT. PLEASE owner, whoever you are this week, please tell your waitstaff that if the joint is empty with three tables occupied, it's not a time for the waiter/waitress to just disappear into the back room or wherever and ignore the paying customers. I worked my way through college and law school waiting tables and bartending, and this stuff is kind of "table service 101". I know that most of the waitstaff at Vic's have years of experience and therefore should know better.
(3)
Derek H.

Pretty good food and for a good price. I got the "Deconstructed" order. My (complete) order was: Apple Juice. - 7/10. I love apple juice. Wheat Toast. - 3/10. The butter wasn't spread properly and toast was a bit burnt. Pancakes. - 7/10. Very fluffy and the syrup came in a squirt bottle. It kept it clean and controlled. Scrambled Eggs. - 7/10. There was something in it that made it very tasty or that's the 10pm hunger talking. Ham. - 6/10. Quite a large portion and not too salty. Pork Sausage. - 5/10. Standard. Bacon. - 3/10. Overcooked, too crunchy. Home Fries. - 5/10. Not crispy, just standard. Service was quick, attentive and kind. 24 hours on weekends, definite plus.
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J K.

This is a staple for my bestie and I. The sandwiches are good, the breakfast sammies rule, the fries are awesome, and the oreo milkshake actually brings me to a near-euphoric state. The staff are great and the music is always 90s rockin. Overall, love this place.
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Marc C.

The roommate and I took many trips to the Home Depot when we first moved in to the new digs. Often many times in the same day. Nourishment was needed. This place delivered. I know it has diner in the name, but don't be fooled into thinking this is your average greasy spoon. The food here is reasonably priced, but certainly above average. They also have some great specials, so check out the table tents. The service is great and the staff is really friendly. The only warning that I will give you is that if you choose to have a drink there, stick to beer or wine since they only have a beer, wine, and cordial license so the Bloody Marys are made with the fake vodka and really are not that great.
(5)
Stan G.

A great find! Excellent and friendly service with great food in perfect proportions. Everything was hot when served and our waitress was attentive and accommodating. Plenty of available parking. Seated immediately on Saturday morning.
(5)
Sean R.

OMG... what year is this? The waitresses are classic (literally) and the food is phenomenal. It felt exactly like the diner my mom worked at growing up and the service and food was top notch. HAVE TO TRY IT!!!
(5)
Ann S.

Best place for some late night breakfast food. The servers are friendly and the food is great. Ihop or Victoria's Diner? You'd be crazy not to come here! Only downside is they're only opened 24/7 Fridays and Saturdays. I wish it was more!
(5)
Laura H.

This place is awesome. We came midday on a Sunday and it was crowded but great people watching. They have a huge menu, a little overwhelming but we went with standard hangover brunch type food and were not disappointed. The omelettes were huge and delicious. Definitely not haute cuisine but if you want good comfort food, this is your place. Our waitress was friendly but busy. If you're looking for a classic diner feel, this is your place. Overall a great experience, can't wait to come back.
(5)
Ann H.

So sorry to see the MENU CHANGED, especially since they are still giving the old menus to customers! The result last night was my ordering my favorite 2 Pork Chops a la Greque for $11.99 and getting one chop in a pool of nasty wine/ lemon sauce for $15.99! If you're going to go upscale at least do it well but why bother when you used to be such a great diner? The waitress did what she could but comping me 10% but that didn't cover the jump in price or my only being able to eat half the meal. Bye Bye!
(1)
coco s.

Awesome early breakfast choice. Enjoyed the lumberjack omellette with a lil spinach. The bloody mary had a lot to be desired and couldve used a lot more kick. It tasted a little thrown together. The service is goid and friendly. My one issue is that the window banners block people watching which is all a part of the experience. Perhaps one big awning that says it all would suffice. Just sayin :)
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rose n.

This is my new favorite place in Boston. I love diners but I hate how dirty they can be. The sticky tables, the food stuck on the plates, etc. Victoria's is NOTHING like that! The first thing I did was feel the table, and, drum roll please, it was completely clean. We went on a Friday night early on and there was no wait. It's close to South Bay so you can get a movie or do some shopping beforehand but don't bother with the chains in there. Our waiter was really nice and gave us great suggestions. It was moderately busy but we found parking unlike the last time I tried to go here. The lot across the street was still roped off so I think they may have sold it. The bathrooms were also really clean, which is always a plus. They have a wide selection of beer, hard liquor, and shakes. I really wanted to try the blueberry pie shake but I knew I couldn't eat a meal after that. So they have drinks, great waitstaff, and (most) breakfast all day! Waffles and some other specialties are mornings-only but I had the basic for only $3.99 at 6:30pm! It was two eggs, two pieces of toast, bacon, and a ton of homefries. My boyfriend got the diner burger which is a burger with a fried egg and Canadian bacon on top of it. This burger was no frozen disaster either. It was thick and looked like it was homemade (i.e. not flying saucer shaped). His meal was $8.99. With a beer and water, our meal came in just over $18 and we had no room for dessert. I think that was the biggest downfall because there was amazing looking carrot cake on the counter. I will definitely have to come back some late night and try the shakes and the dessert. This place is a gem in an unlikely location but try it out!
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Jess N.

This diner seemed really promising. It had the traditional diner vibe aka seemed like it was stuck in the 1970's. The waitress seemed like she had seen better days, and approached all situations with a serious grimace. Every time we ordered anything, only half our order made it to the table. Ay paco! I liked my food, but there were some unhappy campers at the table. I liked my Spanish omelet but it was doused in salsa. Nothing, I couldn't scrape off my food. The montecristo sandwich received a thumbs down and the french toast didn't win any fans either... on a good note, the home fries were great. I should have ordered a side of that and called it day. I should know better though, diners in Mass just can't live up to the PA and NJ glory. (Also, this is the only time I will ever use the word glory and New Jersey in the same sentence.)
(2)
Eric-Reese S.

My boyfriend and I come here ALL the time!!! This usually is our first place to go when it comes to breakfast or late night meals after a red sox game. The food taste good and the portion size leaves you full..Normally my boyfriend and I will get the french toast which is the best french toast I have tasted in a long time.. I can honestly say you will not be disappointed if you eat anything off their breakfast menu. The wait staff is also very friendly and very attentive.
(4)
Michael P.

This is a strange review. Not sure what happened here. The food was poor and the service was poor. After a really great experience, all subsequent visits have been very lack luster. It seems that there is no longer any care that goes into the breakfast, it was disappointing. This was a "gem" that my girlfriend and I liked, wont be returning unfortunately. There are better breakfast joints.
(3)
Tony P.

You know, I guess I am an easy grader. Everything we had, fried eggs, omelette, home fries, toast, pancakes, even the orange juice, was well, pretty good. Not particularly expensive, either. If you are in the area and need something quick, you could consider it. In general, there are many other better breakfast options. I have heard their lunch/dinner options are good and the place is HOPPING late night, but I have only been there for breakfast.
(3)
Juju W.

I came to this diner because the rating on yelp is good. However, the food is below average. All of us (3) agree that there is nothing special about the food. The interior decoration, if there is any, is outdated and ugly. Service is acceptable. I really wonder where all these good reviews came from.
(2)
Patricia M.

Not too customer friendly so it kind of made the experience bad. Food was alright, definitely NOT something worth paying for
(2)
Steve V.

This is an old school diner located in Boston, not too far from Boston Medical Center. Inside, there are old black and white photos on the wall, a long bar to sit at and sip coffee, plastic-seated booths for four, and triple layer chocolate cake in eye's view. Definitely a cool setting. I had the turkey dinner. I felt like it was Thanksgiving. Nicely cooked, roasted turkey, stuffing (although they skimped on this), gravy, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. Yum! Just like momma's house. A little salty and like most diners, probably involved a microwave, but good nonetheless. Good waiter service. Prices very affordable. Dozens of menu options including breakfast round the clock. I would go back!
(4)
Jimmy G.

Breakfast is the way to go at Victoria's. The home-made hash is great, service is always friendly and fast. My EMS friends in the city frequent here. Good food at reasonable prices. Right on Mass. Ave, so an easy few minutes from the airport.
(4)
Casie G.

This is definitely one of our go-to restaurants for breakfast on the weekends. The food is good, they have a big menu and they serve bloody marys...all things I need on a Saturday morning. The service is almost always good, even with big groups and while there is typically a wait, it's never too long. I've only had one bad experience here and it wasn't the food or the service, it was the hostess. Maybe she was having a bad morning, I'm not sure but she definitely ruined the experience for me and my out of town guests. Overall, if you are looking for a diner in the Southie/Dot area, forget Muls and head over to Victorias.
(4)
Adrienne T.

Ok, so I know the really cool thing about Victoria's is that on Th, F, and Sat nights, it's open 24 hours, and it's a nice place. That having been acknowledged, I went in at 8:30 on a weekday morning because I had to have my fix of grits, and I was passing by. I ended up getting a very basic breakfast plate (2 scrams/cheese, bacon, homefries, and grits). Well, nothing to write home over. Grits weren't good at all- watery, etc.,blah. Eggs had no cheese and were just sorta there, home fries- ok. Again at 2am, this probably would've been the best breakfast on Earth, but not a 8 on a weekday when there are other options.
(3)
Jason W.

Here on my first trip to Boston. I arrived later in the afternoon, after missing breakfast for travel. I did an online search for food around the area and stumbled across Victoria's Diner. The reviews are all stellar, and breakfast sounded wonderful. As others have noted, it does not have curb appeal. The interior is decorated somewhat like a classic diner and has a couple TVs. The menu can be overwhelming with all of the options, so I recommend taking a peak before you go. Service was rapid (which I appreciate), but not all that friendly. However, the food was amazing. Probably the best breakfast meal I've had at a restaurant. I travel often, so eat out just as often, and the food was like a delicious homemade breakfast (Eggs, pork sausage, toast, red potatoes). If you love breakfast, I highly recommend this place. I didn't have any other dishes, but if they are as good as breakfast, you should be pleased.
(4)
Jennette H.

I have to say their sandwhichs are pretty good not much to complain about to be honest. The food is pretty good, and the fries :) yuummmmmmmm i wasn't that much of a fan of their pancakes for some reason, idk thats just me. The bacon and eggs were pretty good of course. The location was great of course very accessible after a long night of clubbing and drinking lol It's funny cuz everyone seems to migrate there after 2 a.m. :) As for cleanliness well that has gotten better because there were a few occassions where it was looking a little dirty . The waitstaff were interesting to say the least. Slightly ghetto and rude.Especially this chick name "Juicy" yes she told us her name was Juicy smh that was a topic of laughter for the rest of our night to say the least!! Other than that though I would def return for more food :)
(4)
Stacy Hao T.

Definitely love this place! The food tasted great and it's not over priced! We ordered the supremo omelette and also corn beef hashed eggs Benedict & it blew my mind away how great it tasted. The home fries are also home made with some onions in it which adds great flavors. Only thing I didn't like was the service, I felt like the waitress was too busy talking & didn't come around enough to check up on us. Besides her ok service the breakfast food is so delicious here!
(4)
Allison R.

So far, one of the only overnight diners that isn't super skeezy and I don't fear for my life or food poisoning when I go in. Pros: *Open overnight *yummy food *big portions *clean Cons *no tabasco sauce at the tables *inconsistent service *far from my house/must take Mass Ave to get there
(4)
Chelsey A.

Went here today on my lunch break & really enjoyed it. They weren't busy when I went (12:30p) and my waiter was very good & attentive which was much appreciated. I ordered some b'kfast special with pancakes, eggs, toast, ham, and home fries for a for under $10 and it was pretty tasty & very filling, I had leftovers but I don't care for leftover b'kfast food - pancakes and eggs aren't meant to be microwaved to be heated up!
(4)
Catarina C.

I love this place. Food is great. Atmosphere and prices are great. Only complaint is I wish they had more parking.
(4)
Ellen L.

LOVE Victoria Diner. This place has the best diner food in Boston. the service is wonderful. Servers are polite, courteous and welcoming to all. Abundance of delightful foods for everyone. You will not leave there hungry. Owners take great pride in the service they provide and welcome everyone. A must go to.
(5)
Daisy C.

My favorite diner yet! The menu is huge! The prices are small for the huge amount of food you get! I always get the "Rehab" for breakfast, for less than $9 you get buttery pancakes (or french toast), eggs, toast, sausages (or bacon, ham), home fries and a overly stuffed stomach! My mouth is watering!!! Ok, the service is so-so. And as always, weekend breakfast here is a pass-on. The inside looks like your typical diner, with vintage inspired designs. There's limited parking. But the food and price are just heavenly!
(4)
Mister Chub S.

Victoria's has a large, interesting menu that's full of classic breakfast fare as well as some fun house favorites- like their grilled banana bread. Their western burrito stuffed with mushrooms, cheese, peppers, onions and steak was SO good. It was like a steak bomb wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. They also have good omelettes too! The hash wasn't anything special. It's busy during the weekend but the line moves quickly. The servers are also A-OK. Plenty of veggie options too!
(3)
Charmie S.

Tori's is as good as it gets. Everything here is done well, and at real affordable prices. This time I had the egg and cheese sandwich on an English muffin. Had the eggs over medium. They came more like over easy, but who cares? The sandwich was magnificent!!! They were nice to swap the home fries for frenchies as I like. Service, even at a crowded brunch hour was efficient!
(5)
Erica K.

This is a pretty solid diner! After eating at Mul's and My Diner I had just about given up. I certainly didn't expect much going in. There are times when you eat to get full and times you eat for enjoyment. Lets just put it like this, I was hungry, hadn't gone grocery shopping and planned to spend all day studying. I needed fuel. To my surprise however, the food was damn good. I'd eat there again for sure. And the prices were on par too. I went the week of Thanksgiving so they had pumpkin--got a slice to go...nice. Lastly, they weren't too packed either. Our waitress was friendly, the coffee didn't taste like oil, and parking wasn't that bad.
(4)
Aboud Y.

Pretty good diner to hit up for a comforting and filling breakfast. For a long time, I never knew where to go to find good breakfast in Boston but with Friendly Toast, Scup's, Sound Bytes, Breakfast Club, etc. there are lots of decent options. At least three decent option in Ball Square alone! That said, Ive been to this place several times but as I've found more and more options (notably Friendly Toast and Sound Bites), I've had fewer reasons to come here.
(3)
Meg M.

YEEEEE-UUUPP. I'm updating to 5 stars because this place holds it down on the breakfast tip. Every single time I go in there I get a laid back server who knows their shit and some food that makes my tummy smile. Open 24 hours from Thursday night on?! Ah. Thank god for Yelp... otherwise I never would have figured that out. So not only can I go the morning after for my bacon eggs benny... I can go late night to fill up on a grilled cheese, a burger or one of the other amazingly delishtastic entrees. They serve booze, they play great doo wop music and the food is consistently YUM. I couldnt be happier to have an option to stumbling into South Street and fighting the crowds of amateurs on a weekend night... P.S Try the cupcake trio... Vanilla bean, red velvet and chocolate on chocolate... all stuffed with a chocolate truffle and buttercream frosting? Dont mind if I do...
(5)
Giselle E.

Finished clubbing? FORGET IHOP if you're low on cash but stahhhvin. Go straight to Victoria's Diner. Looks small from the outside, but is pretty spacious once you get in; there's even a back extension of more tables! My waiter was nice. Forgot his name but helped my friends and I. I got the chicken caesar salad. Delicious, decent amount of chicken, GREAT sauce (not the fake, white, creamy caesar kind-this was more of an olive oil based) and came with fresh slices of pita. Salad was ~$12.99. My friend ordered the Deconstructed. LOTS of food! 4 half slices of toast 3 or 4 sausage links, 3 or 4 bacon strips, about 2-3 eggs and on the side of it all home fries! This is definitely a steal and beats IHOP because you wouldn't find a dish with that amount of food for that price. BOOYAH. AAANNDDD you guys should definitely try their huge cake slices that's good for 2-3 people.
(5)
Mrs. G.

This is a great little sport-DURING THE DAY. Avoid at night if possible. It gets so rowdy, late night that they have a security guard manning the door and seating you. It is strange. When I go for breakfast it is an entirely different experience. People are in their Sundays best and there is 50's music playing. It is cute. The service is very quick and the food is quite good. It is a little too greasy though. I think it would be much tastier if they laid off the grease a bit but other than that it is a great hangover cure. Late night-you should absolutely avoid it. There is no 50's music-it is rap music and it is extremely loud and nuts. Almost night club/bar like. So strange! But definitely go if you are feeling hung over. haha.
(3)
Amy L.

After hearing my friends constantly buzz about this place every time we drive by it, I finally decided to try it out for myself. My family and I had a large order for pickup and trusted that they completely fulfilled it only to discover that they've forgotten our French Toast (which we, of course, went back to get after paying quite a lot of money for our order). Anyway, their food is average. I ordered a Sauteed Mushroom and Swiss Burger and it was a little too bland for my liking. I would return for their breakfast menu though.
(2)
C R.

Driven by this place for 20+ years before I decided to venture it. Why did I wait so long? (Then again 20 years ago, it was a different neighborhood...fortunately it's no longer a place where you speed through with your doors locked!) GREAT PLACE TO EAT. BIG FOOD. INEXPENSIVE. DINER FOOD. Need I say more? There's always a cast of characters (working and dining) here. It's open around the clock and they take credit cards. Doesn't get any easier than that! LOVE THE BACK ROOM (then again I tend to love any place that has a back room!) BoomchickawowWOW!
(4)
Jessica C.

Give Me Everything. I came here because I wanted to be wrecked! .. with. a. big. breakfast. From nutella french toast, to nutter butter milkshake, combinations of omelettes, pancakes, waffles, breakfast sandwiches, egg benedicts, paninis, burgers, salads, steaks, and much much more...this place has it all! I was here for the all-day breakfast. One word. DECONSTRUCTED: 2 eggs, 2 french toasts, bacon, blackforest ham, pork sausage, homefries, and toast. I got it all. I ate it all! Yum. My only suggestion for the food was that it could've been more temperature HOT. The french toast would've tasted better that way too... Blackforest ham was amazing..a slab of good tasting pork meat right off the grill. I will be back here. Note, this place is pretty cool, clean and has awesome lights, decor, and booths. (I love the light fixtures they have..check it out!) Did I mention that this place is also 24 hours from Thurs-Sat? Also, tried to banana bread french toast and nutter butter milkshake. 2 more words... Yum and Yummier. What a dinner.
(3)
A F.

Awesome nutella french toast!!
(5)
Special O.

On a Saturday I had a long day of drinking with my college buddies. It was very aggressive. I was in bed by midnight and I woke up at 6:00am and could not fall back asleep. I felt like I would never be able to eat again. I drove around with my girlfriend and we found Victoria's. There was no wait but the place was packed. They offered us a table in between all of the booths by the door or asked about the dining room. I had no idea what to expect but I agreed to the dining room. It was much darker in there which was good for my hang over. They had Sportscenter on a flatscreen in the back of the room. There was a full bar but it wasn't open at 7am. I got 'The Basic'. 2 eggs, 2 bacon, toast homefries. It was $4.99 and it was unreal. I never eat that much at breakfast when I'm hungover but I couldn't stop. The waitress was wicked nice and kept refilling my water every time I finished it. The OJ was good too. I would be willing to bet that their breakfast menu is on point. I need to get back there. Total for breakfast on a sunday $12.50.....can't beat it.
(5)
Jessica B.

24 hour service on Th, F, and Sa? What! And they have grits. I love me a grit. Victoria's outside does look a bit roadside 1960s, which is why I spent a year driving by it on my way to work and never considered going in, but the inside is relatively spacious and new looking. Also, I have yet to stand in line for more than 5 minutes waiting for a table. The food is solid diner fare sort of fancied-up, with a ridiculous number of breakfast options. Personally, I prefer to have no more than 10 choices for the sake of expediency and because too many options leave me worried that I will pick the wrong thing. But, let's be honest, I'm sometimes a weird-o. Still though, how many ways can you really make eggs? Service is iffy. The older ladies are nice and funny, the younger ladies can be a bit inattentive and occasionally somewhat surly. But prices are good and serving sizes are ridiculous.
(4)
Amanda N.

Oh, this is dangerous, living within walking distance to a diner! I always take visiting out of town folks here for breakfast and/or dessert. Really, if you've never had grilled corn muffins or a slice of bourbon pecan pie "G's Way," I don't know that you've lived life to the fullest.
(4)
Paula D.

Never liked this place til tonight breakfast was Great def going back....Thanks MIKE u made it worth trying again
(4)
Liz V.

Is that Britney Spears on my coffee cup or am I sobering up? Attention fellow weekend drinkers and insomniacs, need a place that has anything and everything stacked with syrup and whipped cream? Victoria's Diner is your place! I have only been here drunk or hung over so I can't go in to much detail besides the wine selection is decent for a diner (probably not a good idea) and the steak burrito brought my spinning world back to Earth. The waiters have a bit of a 'tude but I may have been slurring my words. I love this place, cannot say enough nice things and look forward to hopefully being here sober one day, but come on, who are we kidding?!
(5)
Andrea S.

My friends once drunkenly walked damn near across town to go to Victoria's. At the time, I had not yet been, so I didn't quite understand what would motivate this late night jesus-walk. But now, now I do. On a rainy Saturday, I saw the neon lights down Mass Ave. "Is that a diner?!" It is. "Let's stop for grilled cheeses and milkshakes?" Sold. We were quickly seated and presented with the hefty menu. Alcohol, omelets, milkshakes, grits, pancakes, the works. Even better was our darling and attentive waitress Andrea (who even split the check based on what we ordered--fantastic!). The diner food was less greasy than traditional diner food, which is fine by me. We ordered one omelet with grits (!!!) and a grilled panini (not quite panini-bread). By the way, the milkshake was tremendous. Plus the decor is cute too! Heaven = milkshakes and grilled cheeses, no?.
(5)
Crystal B.

I live 2 blocks away from Victoria's and not a week goes by without me stopping in AT LEAST once with either my DH or friends. I can be a picky eater, but I will eat almost everything on the breakfast menu....and that food comes out FAST. The coffee is yummy and the staff is always wonderful. Lunch and Dinner menu is good too...but I usually get breakfast! I definitely recommend this place to everyone and have friends that frequent it as much as me now.
(5)
David G.

Wow, I'm sorry I didn't stumble onto this place sooner. Massive portions of great breakfast at low prices in an old school diner setting. I can't emphasize enough how large the pancakes are at this place. I'm a big eater, but couldn't quite finish off the "rehab" choice on the menu. Also, good french toast and lots of choices in general. Surprisingly clean with 80's music playing in the bathroom and a whole dining room located down a hallway separate from the diner. The best part was I didn't have to wait in line for 30 minutes to get seated for breakfast like I do at Charlie's or Mike's. I walked in with a friend and went right to the open counter. The servers are older and a bit world weary to put it gently, but they had a good attitude and were always checking on things. A big thing that separates this place from most of its competition is parking-they've got their own parking lot. Imagine that-no driving around for 30 minutes in the South End looking for parking. Places like the South Street Diner and the Rosebud should be forced to close down for a week and study how to do things at this place because it's not even a comparison. The downside is that it's located a bit out of the way for most and the neighborhood isn't exactly littered with yuppies. That's not a problem for me, but I suspect that's why it doesn't get the attention it deserves.
(5)
Cecilia H.

Victoria's is the best place to have your American diner experience. This little place far exceeds your expectations and is far better that that Denny's near you! My sis and I were looking for a nice little place to eat and chat and we were lucky enough to walk in to this place. We both had burgers, fries and coke, yum! The food was good, the service was good, and although it was a bit cold inside (especially in the bathroom... brrrr...), the environment was clean and American-themed. I want to come back soon to try the breakfast buffet which seems perfect for a Sunday morning! One more thing, the prices were probably a little higher that Denny's but I am totally willing to pay a little more for an overall better experience. p.s. - they do charge for fountain drink refills.
(4)
Glen M.

So we went to Victoria's Diner again and after coming here pretty steadily for about two years I have to say that I love this place. If I could only go to one restaurant for a year I would have to pick Victoria's. The menu offers a wide enough variety of choices and everything is consistently good. You could actually order a completely different breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the week. With each dinner you could also get a different milkshake and dessert with each meal and still not have to have the same thing twice. Variety is good but good variety is excellent. There is nothing too fancy here, you won't find cheeses you can't pronounce or those unorthodox combos you see at some restaurants like grapes and walnuts in chicken salad. This is solid comfort food. One less usual thing they do have that you don't find in many places would be the eggplant fries. They are very lightly breaded and I recommend them if you want a change from the usual french fries.
(5)
Mike H.

On the positive side, the bottle of Sam Adams was cold. On the negative side, everything after that went downhill fast. Was kind of surprised the place was not more crowded at 7:00pm on a Friday...maybe it's more of a breakfast hang-out? Three of us sat at a booth in the front and ordered fish and chips, meatloaf, and mac& cheese, three "classic" American diner choices. I, unfortunately, chose the fish & chips. The oil must not have been hot enough, as the breading was totally soggy and oil-drenched. Disgusting. The "chips" were French fries that looked dried up and barely warm, like they'd been sitting under a heat lamp in the kitchen for too long. The friend who got the mac & cheese -- well, he's only 9, so perhaps he's not so picky. But i tried a bite, and what was billed as "four-cheese" tasted more like one cheese (watery and tasteless) with some kind of non-descript cracker crumb topping. My partner got the meatloaf - and he fared best of all. He rated it a "7" but said the meat was really dry. Even though the diner was not busy, the service was REALLY slow. I see other reviews raving about the breakfasts, so maybe after some time i can wipe away the awful memories of that soggy plate of fish and chips and give Victoria's Diner another chance some Saturday morning. But tonight - I offer up this cautionary tale. If you go for a classic diner meal, lower your expectations. Now kick them a little lower. And lower again. Pass the Pepto-Bismal.
(1)
David M.

Boston does not have many late dining options. They have good food at huge portions here. I like the employees here. They never seem to be in a bad mood even at late night with all the crowds and drunks. I have to give them a lot of credit for that. They serve the food really fast and turnover tables quickly. I'm a big fan of their omelets, burgers, and milkshakes. The late night menu is priced slightly higher and is not as big as the regular menu. There are still plenty of choices and options.
(4)
Rob W.

To be completely honest, I've only really been to Victoria's Diner for late night. Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays (I think?) they're open 24hours which is great and rare for Boston. They've got a decent late night menu and serve breakfast, lunch, dinner. My friend actually turned me on to the eggplant fries, which I haven't seen before.. ever. They were surprisingly good, and I tend to order them reguarly. The sweet potato fries are also good, and are actually more wedges than fries. Servers are always wicked nice, it's decently priced, and has good food. What's not to love?
(4)
Anna B.

Yum Yum Yum! I choose to come to Victoria's Diner solely because it was the Only 24place near me in Boston and I wanted food at 2am, but I would most definitely go again. Here is my on a scale on 1-5 breakdown of the place. Location- 2 Kinda sketchy at night to walk around, I would take a cab if planing to go at night Atmosphere- 4 Traditional Diner look but with flat screen TV's Service- 5 Very friendly Staff, accommodating, loved to chat with us Food- 5 Amazing and cooked perfectly. Just the type of food that you would want from a Diner. My recommendations for this place is to go and order breakfast food. They get creative with even the simplest dish like a muffin. Their muffins are cut in half and then grilled in the center to ensure a delicious taste. What my favorite dish so far is the Banana Bread French Toast!!! YUM YUM YUM! I most likely will become a regular.
(5)
Cherie C.

Decent food. Large portions. My Greek omlette was made with fresh spinach and tomato, which impressed me. The rest of my breakfast was average: toast, potatoes with seasoned salt, and diner coffee. Mike's toast was excellent (brown rye) and the rest of his meal was adequate. MIght not have been excellent but was certainly worth the trip. It was a pleasant meal. Expect a wait on weekends, but the staff are efficient and curteous. They'll do their best to find you before they seat someone else in your place, but stick close by as they turn over tables quickly. You can even call ahead to get on the list, as we heard other parties had done. Parking was tight because the lot labeled "parking for Victoria's" was roped off on a Sunday morning.
(3)
Michelle B.

We just went back to Victoria's Diner this weekend, and - wtf? They cut their menu down by 75% during the morning and early afternoon on the weekends. Honestly, I can't say I blame them - what's on the menu still fills up an 11 x 7 piece of paper, both sides. That's still a lot of food. But, I thought it was interesting that they had done that. This time around, I got the Hash it Up - two eggs (mine were over easy, obvi), home fried potatoes, toast, and corned beef hash. I have to say, the potatoes weren't that great this time - they had a bit too much bite to them, I would have liked them to be cooked for a few minutes longer. The hash and the over easy eggs though... mmm. I really don't know what is so magical about egg yolk, but mixing it into my corned beef hash made it the second best thing that I put into my mouth all weekend. Hee. [Sorry!] Service is still efficient and friendly, which is almost more than I can ask for these days.
(4)
Dan M.

After careful consideration I am comfortable calling Victorias my favorite place to go in Boston for any meal of the day, at any time of day. Good food 24 hours a day? Yes, its true folks. They carry all the classic diner fare along with many other more contemporary favorites. And its all good. I don't know who they've got working back in the kitchen, but they have mastered the diner menu. 1:30am french toast, sliders, strawberry milkshake and a 16oz PBR. Yes, its that good.
(5)
Joe H.

It fell a little short of the "best chicken sandwich of my life" that my brother promised, but it was really good belly fodder in the hungover early afternoon between a wedding and a flight home. I'll definitely go back if he wants to next time I'm up there.
(4)
Chris C.

Victoria's Diner is the kind of place that seems instantly familiar to you. It smells like breakfast (in the best possible sense). It has those wide booths, the ubiquitous diner ware, the chrome in the front. When you walk in, you can tell that this place is pretty much gonna hit the spot. I've only been here for breakfast, which I consider a pretty good barometer for a diner. Service was good and fast. This place is pretty legit.
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Q S.

Ok, was here again for breakfast and dinner. The service has been increasingly slow since the first time I came. Even when the restaurant is empty. When I came here for breakfast on a weekend morning, there was a huge line. My companion and I didn't care too much about waiting. What pissed us off was that there was a couple who just walked directly in front of us (and many others) and asked to be seated and the waitress seated them! WTF? In front of all these customers, you let someone cut in line? The lady in front of us complained to the waitress, and she pretended it didn't happen. Another time, my friend paid in cash and another friend paid in credit card. So we asked the host to take off the cash from the bill and then charge the rest on the credit card. Apparently, they didn't want to do it because they were about to close. I don't quite understand why it's such a hassle and it's pretty common practice. So my friend was pretty much forced to just use his credit card and take our cash. Changing the subject now - the omelets here are phenomenal. I had the veggie omelet, it was pretty satisfactory. Dinner is not as good as breakfast, but you can't really expect much from a diner like this. I've tried the veggie dippers. It is fried zucchini strips, fried eggplant strips and sweet potato fries. It is definitely an amazing appetizer. It was completely devoured at our table of four in about 3 minutes. I also had the vegetarian panini. It was not memorable. But, from what I can remember, it was just the things in the veggie dippers, put in a panini, with some onions and roasted peppers. No sauce, not much flavor. Will come again, but will be expecting so-so service.
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lsh l.

I used to love Vics, but recently the food quality has be spotty. I know they have changed owners . I do not like there new pancakes or french toast. I wish they would go back to the old recipes
(2)
Brady B.

I love me some Vickie's! Most of the bad reviews are killing me! 'Oh, you know...it didn't live up to my high standards'. Bye now! I've been eating here for many years now and I have never once been disappointed. Everything from the omelets to the pancakes, to the excellent clam chowder, to the burgers, to the pastrami melt, to the meatloaf dinner...etc. There may have been a few times where the service wasn't the greatest, but certainly not bad at all. Otherwise, this place is rock solid. Only recently did I finally try a dessert here. I'm usually stuffed from my breakfast/lunch/dinner and I rarely eat dessert. On this particular visit my friend and I purposely had salads to make room for dessert. We shared a gargantuan slice of carrot cake....OMFG it made my toes curl, no lie. Being a lady, I did not act out. On my next breakfast/brunch visit, I may just order the carrot cake and a coffee. Shall I receive any ill stares, I'll simply rub my protruding belly and wink. All will assume that I'm just another middle aged South End Mom to be, so all will be fine :)
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Miss N.

What a herendous experience ..as a woman to come and ask to utilize the restroom...tooo have gooons as security guards say no ....to a woman who was presently clad in professional attire.,unknowningly be denied to use the rest room. Sara...person on watch was completely un -cooperative..and very unprofessional... Please fall back on this diner as they are not family oriented...or professional....and i will be sure report them to the better business bureau...as not professional. Iteresting enough im visiting from DC...so as a vistior to mu own city..this makes things it worst and so sad...i will never recommend Victoria 's Diner to anÃ±Ã±nny one BAD SERVICE!!!! PLEASE STAY AWAY!!!! SARA IS NOT ON YOUR SIDE I am a Person who reported on AUG. 29th 2015.
(1)
Renee U.

My boyfriend goes here weekly because he works close by and he loves it here. I go here maybe once every couple of months and it's okay. The corned beef hash is one of the best in the area but you will need to deal with a wait staff that may forget you or treat you second rate to experience that.
(3)
Rohan R.

Not a great experience at Victoria's Diner. They didn't include the rice, beans, or cheese in their burrito, even though the menu description said those items should be there. The steaks were also overcooked and the fries were undercooked.
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AL W.

This was one of those experiences where I wish I could break up my review. Different parts of my experience deserves different ratings. So let's start with the good, the food. I had the Hash It Up. I don't get has very often back home so I was happy for the chance for something different. This was good hash. It was made with real Corned Beef and not that mushy canned stuff. So the meat had real texture and it was not overloaded with potatoes. That's a good thing since you also get a side of home fries if you choose. So for food I say 5 stars. Service is a 1. The server was less than welcoming. She seemed like I was putting her out by sitting at a table and not the counter since I was a party of 1. I was there before the rush so I did not keep her from getting a bigger party at the table as not all of her's were full. Operation is a 1 star. By this there are many rules posted all over. My main beef is that I ordered iced tea. I did not realize it was pay by the glass. Not that way most places. So I spent $5.00 for 2 iced teas that weren't that big to begin with and my server seemed unhappy when I ordered the second one even though I added to size of my bill. The whole tea thing makes no sense since the economics of tea is better than coffee but they refill coffee for free. I will go back if I am in the area but I now know to get a soda or coffee.
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Emily E.

I haven't eaten here in a while but it has always been my go-to late night spot. Today I had this craving for chocolate chip pancakes. I made the best decision by going here. I called for pick-up the staff was very friendly. I ordered the deconstructed with home fries. Words can't describe how happy I was with just the first bite. The food was amazing. Pancakes are huge and thick and fluffy. The home fries were seasoned and cooked just right. The sausage and bacon and ham was the tops. The eggs were plain. And the price was not bad $14 for all of that. They did forget my toast but it's ok cause I don't even like toast like that. In need of breakfast? This is the spot
(5)
Isis A.

I am very torn to write this as the food here is good but the service is awful! This was my second time going and not to pull the race card but they treated me so bad!! They are not very welcoming of Latinos (I saw a different treatment to those who are not of color) They made me feel unwelcome both times. If the service was better this place will be worth more stars.
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Ahnauncia S.

The grilled banana bread is to die for. My sister brought me here for my birthday breakfast and I loved it! This was my first time at Victoria's and they didn't disappoint. Their mimosas were a bit overpriced for the place but everything else was great!
(5)
Stephanie T.

Really great food! I loved everything and I got full before I could finish everything. You can take the food home if you'd like. And they offer takeout and delivery. So convenient I love it! My server was really nice and got everything I asked for immediately. Too bad they don't offer free refills. Only thing I noticed which I highly disagree with is that they had people move AFTER being seated so that they could fit a larger group of people. That's just rude to me but glad it wasn't me put in that situation
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Abby R.

Classic diner decor, classic diner waitresses (chatting up the regulars, havin' a smoke out back). The menu is pretty huge for a diner, though. Makes it really hard to know what's good but I guess that's what yelp is for, right? I decided on the breakfast tacos mostly because it had the magic word- linguica. They were only $6.99 with homefries so I was concerned they'd be two little tacos on a tiny mound of potatoes. So I ordered the grilled banana bread too. Homemade? Yep, I'll take it. Well I can tell you now I didn't need the extra food. Each "taco" was the size of a small breakfast burrito and even without the banana bread I wouldn't have been able to finish the plate. Lemme tell ya though, they do NOT skimp on the cheese here. My tacos were probably 30% cheese by volume. My boyfriend's cheeseburger looked like it had 3-5 pieces of cheese melted on top. So if you love cheese, you'll love it here. I found the tacos greasy, unsurprisingly, given all the cheese. The linguica was decent but nothing special. The eggs were undetectable flavor and texture-wise because of all the cheese. That being said it wasn't bad. I wouldn't get this particular dish again, but I ate it pretty happily. Who doesn't like to sometimes eat half a pound of melted cheese? No? Just me? It really could have benefitted from some black beans or salsa though. The grilled banana bread was indeed grilled, and I could taste everything else that had been grilled that day too. I THINK the bread was good? It was really hard to tell over that grill taste. We came on a busy Saturday afternoon, so maybe the grill was dirtier than usual. The presentation on it was really nice though, with powdered sugar and strawberries, and there were 2 large, hearty slices, more than enough to split as a breakfast app. I had some of the bf's chocolate milkshake and it was predictably yum. It came in one of those old fashioned diner milkshake glasses that made me feel like we should have been drinking out of it at the same time with two straws. I did feel like the glass, while cool-looking, didn't hold as much as a normal glass, so the milkshakes may be a bit on the small side. Everything came out really hot, which was awesome. We even had to wait a few agonizing minutes before really digging in because the food was so hot. That's pretty rare, so points for that. Another awesome thing is that the prices here are fantastic. It really doesn't get better than this in Boston. I will definitely be back. The food I had was 3 star, but I'm pretty confident I can find 5 star food here.
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Mozy Y.

The food was not something to remember very bland. The waitress was slightly attentive mostly conversing with the other employees.
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Svetlana S.

Can not get enough of this place. Breakfast is the best! Food is amazing. Service is fantastic.
(5)
Ria S.

Victoria's Diner was THE go-to spot while in college with friends or on a date. The menu is huge and there are just TOO many options. Everything is cooked right and the price is just right. The interior is a lovely classic style with music ranging from 50s to 90s. One of the best diners in Boston, and right on Mass Ave.
(5)
Tiffany M.

The workers here are so rude. They have a sign that says "be nice or leave" but they are not even nice. How do they expect us to be nice.
(1)
Shandra S.

Awwwwwwesome! I love this place. I brought my sister for a birthday breakfast and she loved it too. There's usually a little bit of a wait but it's worth it. We started with the grilled banana bread...so good. I always go with The Deconstructed because two plates is a great thing. My eggs were perfectly over easy, pancakes were flawless (like BeyoncÃ©), bacon was amazing. Everything was delicious and there was so much we couldn't even finish! The only thing that wasn't great was the price of the teeny tiny mimosa. None bucks is a little outrageous for a couple ounces of orange juice and a splash of bubbly. I've been here several times and have never had a bad experience. If you haven't tried it you definitely should.
(4)
Amanda P.

I've been here twice and enjoyed both of the experiences!! The food took about 10-15 minutes. I will most defiantly be coming back. I've enjoyed the food the portions are pretty big.
(4)
Mary Jane J.

I love Victoria's Diner. I've never been late night but I don't go hanging out in that area very late so there's that. Plenty of times for breakfast, though. I love the old diner atmosphere. I loooove their eggs benedict florentine. The grilled banana bread is superb. I suppose it is pricier than other breakfast spots but it's worth it to me. I can't recall any other local breakfast spot where they offer grits in place of homefries. Love it. Love the oldies playing in the background, love the surly waitstaff, love that I never have to wait for a table even though they are always busy. The parking lot is tiny but there's plenty of parking across the street. And the cakes. My God, the cakes.
(5)
Sean S.

Was there Sunday for lunch. Great waitress Dianne was our server. Spot on Boston attitude in a friendly way. Burgers, Ruebens were delicious. Parking on site. Area is very industrial but worth the drive down Massachusetts. We go here every time we are in Boston. Also had breakfast last time. Very solid.
(4)
Sara C.

On my second visit I got the breakfast burrito and it was delicious! I substituted linguiÃ§a for steak - it was super yummy.
(4)
Jessica P.

The food is nothing special. I'm an aspiring chef and I do have to say there's nothing there that you couldn't make for yourself at home. The service sucks the employees are rude. I walked in with a coffee and was flipped out on. We were then treated like garbage a table down from us ate there food and left without paying so we were then treated as if we were going to do the same. This place isn't even worth all the aggravation id rather eat at Wendy's.
(1)
Ginny L.

I came here one night to fulfill my breakfast food craving, and Victoria's Diner definitely delivered. I had a corned beef hash egg benedict,and it was as good as it gets - I was savoring each bites! I read the reviews of rude waitresses before hand, so I was preparing for the worst just in case. However, my experience was that the waitresses there were nice and attentive. I enjoyed my meal and I would be coming back!
(5)
Andrew T.

Decent food, it's better at night when nothing else is open. They run some specials that use to be good.
(2)
Elijah C.

I'd love to give a higher rating, but they won't do takeout on weekend nights, and even though the sign in their window says 24 hours on weekends, along with their website, got there at 5:30 Saturday morning for breakfast and they're closed.
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Dominic W.

I stumbled across this diner when I was on my way to stop and shop. What a great find! I ordered the "rehab", which is two buttermilk pancakes and two eggs with sausages and grits/homefries. The eggs were slightly undercooked, coffee was weak, but otherwise nothing else to complain about. The Pancakes were delicious, my friend's French Toast was even better! Great little diner with comfortable seating. One suggestion about service: don't try to seat us in the back when there are plenty of seats in the bright front!
(4)
Craig S.

Pretty good breakfast hash, pastrami, eggs were a bit rubbery as were the pancakes but that may because it was delivery
(3)
Bebe O.

I have no idea how this place has good ratings. People need to travel & experience good food before leaving deceiving reviews for places like these. First off the restaurant reeks of a urine-like smell. The staff is not the friendliest & as a matter of fact we sat there listening to their gossip while waiting for one of them to take our order & then to refill our coffee. Breakfast dishes we ordered were horrible. Breakfast potatoes burnt fried. Pancakes are dense & one of them actually turned out to be under cooked. Don't bother this place is a dive!
(1)
Kim H.

Ok, not the best service. Food is decent late night. The wait can be awful. Can't say that I had anything there that makes me want to go back often.
(3)
Sylvia C.

Strange how a 24hr diner would be marked as closed on Yelp on a Monday afternoon? Glad we decided to drive by to check. I have to admit - I do not frequent diners often (less than a handful). We were immediately greeted by a friendly hostess. We got seated in the back part of the diner (felt more like a function room than part of the diner). Wished we requested to be sat out front but decided not to mess with their rotations. The server stopped by within seconds to take our drink order. The menu was pretty extensive so it took us a while to decide what to order. We ended up ordering: Victoria beef sandwich on ciabatta bread with fries - looks and taste great (per my partner's feedback). He would definitely order again. Cajun chicken quesadilla - lacked flavoring/seasoning, pretty bland, not much cheese to bind the quesadilla (which I don't mind), generous chunks of chicken - luckily I asked for extra jalepenos (charged extra $1) Sweet potatoe fries - huge wedges that you can taste the sweet potato more than the friedness of it.
(3)
Ju L.

Really greasy food and service is definitely something that is lacking. It's also interesting how their logo is Britney Spears, and it's called Victoria's, haha.
(2)
Emma H.

It seems like most people stumble on this place by accident and that was the case with me as well! And I am so glad I did. I suggest for breakfast getting the rehab, it's two eggs any style, pancakes, and a choice of side. What's great about this place is that I find a lot of diners in my area open really early and close at around 4 or 5. I love how this place is 24/7 on some nights, but still open late on others. My only complaint was their menu is very overwhelming (typical diner) and sort of all over the place; but that's inconclusive.
(4)
Gabriel L.

This is a unique little diner in the heart of Boston. Parking available behind the building. The Biscuits and Gravy were tasty and not overpowering. OJ, our server, was great. Excellent sense of humor and helped us with all our quirky tastes.
(4)
Margaret P.

I remember when I used to get excited about going to Victoria's Diner. Mind you, this review is for breakfast. I made a return today to show my boyfriend a Boston favorite and we left disappointed. Boyfriend ordered the Blackstone Benedict - eggs Benny with smoked bacon and I had the Corned Beef Hash Benny. The hollandaise lacked flavor and while the eggs were poached perfectly, and the English muffin toasted well, I was feeling subpar for the rest. Beef hash was ok, could have used more salt as I felt like I was just waiting for flavor the whole time. Home fries are large cuts of red potatoes with skin on, which the boyfriend enjoyed but I did not. His bacon Benedict received a "meh" when I asked him how it was. He also ordered a side of French toast which was a little too tough to say it was good. He spent more time cutting it into pieces than enjoying it. As for the service, our waitress was Dianne, who left us waiting to order for at least ten minutes. I understand it was busy but I didn't think it was slammed to justify the long wait. She gave us our bill and when she stepped to the register to put it in, I asked if we could please have a refill of coffee and she gave me an exasperated look. Service needs improvement. The hostess was great though.
(3)
Cristin F.

Go to MY DINER! This place does not deserve your business. I have my complaints from over the last 6 years but now im not going back. I came here super hungry after landing in Boston last night and got a terrible quesadilla which inexplicably had bacon in it, a crappy bagel, fries and a shake to go for $26! I paid $6 for a shake. I come in again This morning out of convenience,ask if I can park in the shade because my dog would roast out there, and this woman said no. She had a nasty look on her face and just said no. They clearly don't care that I've been going there every week for 5 years and always have to convince my friends to go because the foods is overpriced and subpar. So I won't bother them with my business, and you shouldn't either. REVIEWS! Cristin 617 750 5990
(1)
Rick T.

Tried to have breakfast there this morning. The hostess would not seat us another another couple joined us. So, when they arrived, we left for Mike's City Diner where we had a great breakfast. Will never go back to Victoria's. Waitress 20 minutes at the front door was such an insult.
(1)
Lillian C.

Came here for a late night meal after spending a good portion of the night at some questionable underground place with a tiny dance floor full of kinds making out in the dark corners. That's for a whole other review. This place is hard to get to without a car and seems to be in an area that's kind of... quiet and dark late at night. The waitresses were super nice and friendly, but this place just reminds me of Denny's or something... A place to get some late night diner food for cheap. A lot of the group ordered the REHAB and it looked like it was a lot of food. I got the hash it up and it filled me up. My expectations weren't too high for this and thought everything was OK. It's a late night joint serving food that's pretty cheap... Don't expect too much and you'll be happy.
(3)
Charles G.

Down the street from my hotel stopped for breakfast with a group of friends food and environment was good and had plenty of seating room.
(4)
Ryan A.

Last night, I tried Victoria's for the first time through Diningin.com and I loved my experience. The food was absolutely delicious. The hummus and the zucchini sticks were top-notch and the mushroom swiss cheese burger was honestly one of the better burgers I've had recently. My favorite part of the meal was the eggplant fries which I substituted for regular fries. They were unbelievably good. I'll be able to give a more detailed review when I visit Victoria's in person but my first impression was very favorable and I can't wait to try something new on their menu.
(4)
Farah E.

Tried reserving a private party , never got a call back from the manager like they said would happen . I called 3 different times on different days . There's no system because they asked for my information again every time I called . Shouldn't there be records of me having called ? Anyways , I can't say much on the food because I never got to that point . Thanks for nothing ....
(1)
Miss Bea N.

What's not to love! I've been a patron of Victoria's for years, I have yet to be disappointed. As a person who loves southern cuisine, I find pleasure in the fact that they serve grits and cheese! The waffles are excellent, as well. They are a true staple to the neighborhood! Thanks Vickie's!! :oD
(5)
Addie M.

Awful. The wait staff are horridly rude. Came in with a couple friends and it was a nightmare. They forced an 18% gratuity on us. You can't do that unless six or more are eating. Their excuse.. They counted apps as meals! Are you kidding? I've been a waitress for 13 years.. And you didnt deserve a tip. We walked in a few minutes passed 9 and they rushed us out because the kitchen closes at ten. The blue cheese for my wings were sour, the fishermans platter was rubbery and tasteless and my medrare burger came out like a hockey puck. Awful experience.
(1)
Aaron R.

Basically the best. I happened by Victoria's Diner when returning a UHaul for my sister down on the wrong side of the tracks. The service was super prompt and super friendly. It was about 2 in the afternoon - myself and the moving crew had some sandwiches, breakfast dishes, clam chowder, salads, lemonades, the works... Just the right amount of busy and it was 2 on a Tuesday no less. Great vibe, great prices, good food. A+
(5)
Joann Z.

I felt like I got a rotten deal here. I got a tasteless veggie burger with a strawberry shake. This came out to $15.50, so not sure why it has the one $ mark. That's a lot for lunch. And note, this is in Roxbury, not Cambridge. It should be MUCH cheaper based merely on location. The shake tasted like it had real strawberries in it, but also like it had something artificial in it. Overall it tasted good and had a good consistency. It was very pink, so I suspect some artificial coloring. The burger was a completely tasteless bean and barley? patty with ABSOLUTELY NOTHING ELSE ON IT! No onion, no tomato, no lettuce, no pickles. It was just a dry patty, cheese that I paid extra for, and a dry bun, not even buttered! The fries were not great in number, and sort of soft/soggy. Since I took it to go, I couldn't complain. Why did this get Best of Boston 2011 and 2012?! Maybe something has changed in 2013. I'm giving 2 rather than 1 star for the shake and the diner design, which is a fun 60s.
(2)
Susan R.

Susan loves Victoria's Diner. Plain and simple. For a while I actively tried to become a regular at Victoria's. I showed up every Saturday around 1pm and sat in the same seats at the bar in front of a big screen and talked college football with my server. Sadly like all things I dream up, it never materialized. Apparently you have to go more than 10 times to become a regular... and I just don't have that kin of commitment. The food is great, the staff is an odd mix of city youth/college kids/ old timey diner waitresses. Growing up in a land where there is a diner in every town, I have seen my fair share... and Victorias is the closest to a real diner this city has. Open 24 hours from Thursday to Sunday night, this place is often the only place to go for a good meal after a night out. Some parking on street and off- TVs, a big back room that not many people know of so the wait on a weekend night is minimal... Good prices. Beer, Wine and some Liquor are on the menu during serving hours, which is a HUGE bonus on Saturdays at 1pm. I can't think of a negative. For what it is- Victoria's is an A+
(5)
Beth M.

Love this place and have taken the trip in to Boston from the South Shore to get my breakfast on late night. Go after 1 am on the weekends for some awesome people watching and some good eats. My favorites are the turkey dinner (even though I feel like an old lady loving it so much lol) and the different french toasts. The GIGANTIC carrot cake and chocolate cakes are sugary towers of yumminess.
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Yak D.

When I go out to breakfast, I want something that is cheap and fast with little lag time. I've been to Victoria's a handful of times now, and everything seemed to fit that bill. I haven't ventured much into the lunch/dinner scape of the menu, but their pancakes are unbelievable as well as their omelets, sides, and ability to poach an egg correctly. The service can be a little flighty at times, but I have never had to wait to find a seat.(Though, I've also never been on a Saturday or Sunday morning.) As a word of precaution, make sure that if you park in their lot, you are physically situated inside of Victoria's because they will tow you. Order well and don't be health-conscious about it; it's comfort food, after all. You deserve it.
(4)
Beckster B.

Their coconut shrimp is so delicious. They have different omelette's option to choose from. I tried the Spanish Omelette it was pretty good. This is my new breakfast spot!
(4)
Jodi Z.

It was good! We went for lunch. I ordered a turkey ruben and the spagetti for my son. The amount of food was incredible. However, I would say that the service was a bit slow considering that no one was in there. But overall, I enjoyed it.
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Kelsey M.

This place takes the rush out of city life and feels like a little trip back in time. The food is pretty good and comes at a decent price. The waiters/hostesses need a little work on efficiency and time management. Parking can be a bugger here during busy hours.
(4)
Elisabeth G.

I moved to Northern Dorchester a few months ago and have been to Victoria's almost every week since. I love that, not only is it only a 10 minute walk from my house but also... Star breakdown: 1) Huge menu. From everything breakfast related, to salads, sandwiches, entrees, and desserts, there really is something for everyone and... 2) It's all really tasty. I try to eat something new every time I visit and so far, everything has been really good. My favorites so far have been the Pressed Pilgrim Sandwich and the French toast with yogurt and blueberries. 3) Value: I usually come here with my family (none of whom are small, Dad and bro are both 6'6") and there they always leave full and I always have leftovers to eat for lunch the next day. 4) Service: I have had a different server every time I've been here and, with one exception (who was sweet, but terribly slow), everyone has been great. It's nice to see a spot where people actually enjoy working. Plus, it CANNOT be easy working with such a huge menu and everyone has been a champ. 5) Grilled Banana Bread. It's futile to resist, so I've stopped trying. It's bake, then grilled with butter on a flat-top, topped with whipped cream, shaved almonds, and fresh sliced banana. They have it listed as a breakfast side, but the portion is gigantic and I usually end up ordering it as dessert and sharing it with everyone.
(5)
Greg N.

The Vic is the kind of place that has good, hearty comfort food that will fill you up and leave you happy. Nothing here is in the extreme: sandwiches and burgers and salads and a whole bunch of breakfast items. I've been here a good half dozen times and I've always been very happy with the food. The reason I give this place three stars is the fact that the service is wildly inconsistent. I've had great service here and I've had awful service here. Unfortunately, I've had both equally, so I have no real way knowing which is the norm for them. My most recent visit here included the server basically ignoring us for the duration of our lunch. The place was pretty much empty, so we were her only table, so there was no excuse about being busy. She just seemed to have been caught up in her side work and completely ignorant to the fact that we required her attention. Will I write this place off because of this? No. Will I go back again and again? Yes. Why? because it's good, open late, and just a local diner hangout joint.
(3)
Derek W.

I used to love the old Victoria's Diner. I especially liked some of their salad selections and the slices of pita bread they served alongside. I ate there recently after not coming around for a while, and I could tell things changed as soon as I walked in. The atmosphere was different. The lights were brighter. Then I realized the menu changed, and that my 2 favorite salads were removed. I am vegetarian, so this further limited my menu options. We ordered a bruschetta appetizer and it was very bland. I ordered a the Roasted Beet salad and asked about the pita slices - they did not have them anymore! My salad was very bland too. My girlfriend's Salmon was "ok", but nothing special. The worst part was, the bill came to about $40 for all of this garbage. tl;dr - I will never eat here again.
(1)
Nika C.

Grilled banana bread and chicken apple sausage - yummers! Its everything you want a diner to be. Great food. Open late. easy to get to. Neighborhood-y place.
(5)
Lynn D.

I can't understand the fascination with this place when it is located so close to McKenna's Cafe. The food is mediocre, the service is rude and impolite and the prices are astronomical. I deliberately ordered identical breakfasts items for a week in local spots and this place was $5 over the average. The food ingredients are not the best quality i.e. mushrooms in an omelet were canned. I had an omelet a side item and coffee and it came to over $16 and I could have dealt with that if the food was even tasty. Wont be back and I will tell my friends.
(1)
Ann H.

So sorry to see the MENU CHANGED, especially since they are still giving the old menus to customers! The result last night was my ordering my favorite 2 Pork Chops a la Greque for $11.99 and getting one chop in a pool of nasty wine/ lemon sauce for $15.99! If you're going to go upscale at least do it well but why bother when you used to be such a great diner? The waitress did what she could but comping me 10% but that didn't cover the jump in price or my only being able to eat half the meal. Bye Bye!
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Andrew G.

This place is headed downhill. I went last night and the new (more expensive) menu will be the final straw for me. It will go from a few-times-per-month destination to a few-times-per-year destination for us. The service has always been a bit inconsistent and slow. Meals are hit and miss, but the odds once were in your favor; bumping prices at the same time that the rest of the experience has declined is a bold move. However, I just can't bring myself to endure any further abuse; now we've entered the land of 3 dollar sodas and 12 dollar salads and those experiences of stuffed french toast being interpreted as french toast with slabs of cold cream cheese on top or always eating your meal separately of the rest of the table because somehow - despite ordering off the menu and without special requests - it came out wrong again. Too bad...ownership seems to care/be decent people; but they're missing the point of a diner; should be decent food, come out quick, at a good price. With the new menu, they're now often 0 for 3 (though sometimes 1 for 3, with decent food being the often redeeming point). Ownership - your old menu stated that part of your dedication to providing great customer service was the addition of comment cards to every table. Despite being in there dozens of times, I've never once seen a comment card on my table...yet you decided to print the same commitment on your new menu (mixed with the bolded and underlined statements of how customers may and may not order). Perhaps you're a bit unfamiliar with the idea of a commitment?
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Jenna L.

We found a place we could walk to from our hotel that is a local diner open 24 hours called Victoria's Diner. It was a cute, small place, pretty empty when we walked in, but it got more busy as we were leaving. We looked at the 24 hour menu, and had a hard time choosing between breakfast foods and dinner foods, but both ended up getting breakfast.... because breakfast at night is the best thing ever invented. The food was really good, and we didn't feel rushed or cramped looking through all the tourist brochures and maps we picked up while at the hotel. If this place was near me, I would definitely choose it over other 24 hour places - very cozy, friendly staff, and good food.
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Neal M.

I have read over a few reviews. Can agree the food is just OK. The staff is crazy useless, could care less if you get any kind of service. going back? nope, not unless its the only open late night joint. I look forward to the next owners, talk about ruining a good thing. It use to be more hit or miss at best, its a miss for me.
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Frank M.

Amazingly delecious breakfast...pancakes are bomb..we tried the meatloaf aswell loved it, soo good!! Breakfast is awesome especially the pancakes..but the lunch/dinner is just as delecious..love eating here!!!
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Brandon L.

This place I feel like used to be better....I've been there a few times over the past couple months and each time just not good.....tonight was my last try.....old fries....undercooked fries.....old bacon on my club....just gross.....bum deal.....I want to like this place but just can't....been dead too each time I've been there.....maybe I'm not alone when I think it nasty......whatever .....
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Roni J.

We had been regulars at Victoria's for some time until a not-up-to-par experience with the food, service, and the check kept us away for 3 months after I had posted a negative review. The owner/manager very generously offered me a complimentary breakfast for two if we came back, and I must say that this morning they outdid themselves. Our server Kara was warm, welcoming, and attentive, never leaving our coffee cups unfilled, My husband's huge breakfast of pancakes, eggs, three meats, homefries and toast was all cooked just right, and my bagel with smoke salmon, cream cheese, and garnishes must have contained at least 1/4 lb of smoked salmon. I couldn't finish it and took half home for a late afternoon snack. While we still find the pricing variations on the menu overly confusing, and suggest that it be simplified, we do know what we want when we go back...and will do so. Thanks for the lovely makegood, Damian. PS - please have real maple syrup available as an option. I know it costs more, but you could add a surcharge.
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Haydee F.

My boyfriend & I visited this place for breakfast one morning. & I will give this place 5 stars for taste & presentation. The only reason why it gets 4 is because the HOSTESS was extreme impolite and rude. We walked in, she didn't even bother saying hi or good morning.. But simply placed the menu on the table. I expect the customer service to be on point. She was not welcoming at all and seemed to have a bad attitude. The waitress was fine. But the hostess left a bad taste in my mouth!
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Anthony M.

Hearty comfort food, good service. Not your typical diner food. The quality is better but still just what you'd want in a diner. Great sandwiches, filling dinners.
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Vivian C.

Loved the eggplant fries! Go for the eggplant fries! Definitely a fan of that. 4.5 stars for that. $3.49 for a sharable side of them. The rest were okay. Short Rib Homemade Mac 'n Cheese $12.99 was a slab of meat stretched out beside a serving of golden cheese covered penne... not quite what I was expecting. For some reason I was imaging chunks or large shreds of the rib meat intermingled with the cheesey goodness. The meat was easy to cut and shred but there was nothing special to the flavor or to the mac 'n cheese. Let's say it was sufficient and leave it at that. The Everyone's Favorite French Toast $6.59 for 6 triangles plus $1.29 for a bunch of chocolate chips tossed in was good, but the tri-fruit fluffy pancakes $5.19 for the plain, +$1.29 per topping (blueberry, banana, strawberry) arrived as 3 plate-sized tasty flapjacks. Maple syrup and ketchup were on the table in those nondescript squeeze bottles. If you check out their bathrooms, just beyond that little hallway is a smaller, darker dining room. Credit cards are accepted.
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Alee G.

I've visited Victoria's a few times, and I am a huge fan of the food here, especially for breakfast. On my last visit I decided to try something new.... the eggs benedict with spinach and tomato. Not a great idea. The problem? The dish was completely devoid of flavor. Luckily, I thought to order a half serving of french toast on the side just in case.... The French Toast was amazing! Nothing like the EB. Flavorful, soft, warm - just plain yummy! I also ordered home fries, which like the FT, was phenom! I give Victoria 4 stars b/c every other time I've been here, my experience has been great. The service is great and quick. The people here are friendly and happy, which is a huge plus. Seating was immediate, and the music playlist is always rocking :-) I definitely recommend this place, just don't order the eggs benedict... mmmkay?
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Anonymous T.

I went here this morning and it was packed but I enjoyed the friendly service and fresh food. I'm from the south and I love seasonings, so when I got my eggs and grits with no flavor I wasn't impressed. I'm rating it a 3 for that. I like food with flavor . If those two foods had flavor this place would have got four stars from me!
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Kevin M.

Came in for a post-bike ride late breakfast. Line out the door on Sunday at 1140 am, but as a single took a seat at counter. Service was prompt and courteous, counter was clean. 'Been doing the paleo-thing, so ordered 2 eggs (cooked perfectly over-medium), turkey bacon (so-so, as it was dry and not flavorful; I'll take the hit for not just ordering real bacon. I mean I'm paleo: what was I thinking!), chicken maple sausage (amazing-really), and sweet-potato fries (pushing the paleo envelope, but they were huge wedges of sweet potato; among the best I've ever had (again: really)), with grapefruit juice and coffee. Coffee was so-so, grapefruit juice tasted sweetened, like out of a can-sweetened (if so not really paleo). Food came in a timely fashion, as did check, without being rushed. Restrooms clean. Overall great experience. I didn't give five stars because the coffee was wanting more robust flavor, and the grapefruit juice (see above). Guy next to me had grits, corned beef hash: looked awesome, too.
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Erin H.

Food was okay but we waited over an hour for our breakfast order to come out. It wasn't complex. Just breakfast like pancakes and eggs. Two people had a burger and it was so greasy it was unappetizing. They told us after waiting for our food "the Greek salad dressing JUST ran out". Unless they were going out back and farming the eggs and chicken there was no reason for is to take so very long. We even waited 15 minutes for our drinks. Coffee, water and soda. Could not believe it. So much for diner service. People were served and left by the time we got our order. Would not suggest this place and will not go back. Wouldn't care if it stopped existing because it stunk.
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Tom B.

Epic fail on all accounts. 3 eggs, mashed potatos.... No toast, no other sides... Ten bucks "sorry we don't substitute." In fairness... Their eggs did give me a stomach that was border line food poisoning... No charge! Fail.
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Marc B.

We've been back since I exchanged a few emails with the new owner, and my 2-star review remains unchanged. 1. $2.99 for a soft drink is ridiculous. (What's your cost, maybe 20 cents per glass) 2. $2.49 for coffee is equally crazy. And both are limited to 2 refills. You're also using smaller coffee mugs. 3. Prices have been raised substantially, and portions reduced. 4. Breakfast for 2, with nothing really outrageous, costing more than $25, plus a tip is a little out of line. 5. I can't really believe that with the number of items on your menu you can realistically claim everything is cooked fresh. I'll give them a lot of credit for cleaning up the place, painting, and giving it a fresher look. Will we return. Sure. It's convenient and the most of the staff are great. But we don't dine there nearly as much as we did in the past. PS: The chef still can't cook the home fries on request.
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Chelsie H.

You want to know what Victoria's secret is??? She owns a diner. A diner that serves pancakes so delicious that you will never fit into the microscopic lingerie she peddles. Victoria's Diner has only recently come into my life, since the advent of Nala, my little truck with the dent in the tailgate. A whole new world of breakfast possibilities has opened up, since I'm too lazy to get on the train to go to breakfast, but I will absolutely drive, semi-awake, un-showered to breakfast Mecca. My Saturday/Sunday morning tradition has become to text Anouska B. to confirm that we're both awake, stumble down the hall, rub our eyes and blink at each other, then pile into Nala and off to Southie we go. Victoria's Diner is conveniently located right on Mass Ave, by the South Bay plaza, and while it looks like your run of the mill, standard little diner, I assure you, it is much more than that. After finding somewhere to park Nala, which can be a challenge, given the itsy-bitsy parking area behind Vickie's, we are always greeted with a warm smile and a 'hello' and seated right away. There are two dining rooms, so there is ample room for everyone, be you a party of two, or a party of six. Clean, cutely kitschy, simple without being shabby, you will feel comfortable here immediately. Victoria's menu spans from Omelette-Ville, to French Toast-Town. And everything in between. Hash, oatmeal, pancakes, bagels, breakfast sandwiches. Anything you want, any way you want it, they got it. Or they will do it for you. Every member of the waitstaff is friendly and helpful. Oh, and they have mimosas!! A thousand internets to you, Vickie's. A few of the all stars would be the pancakes- fluffy and delicious and exactly everything a diner pancake should be- the Nutella/banana french toast (which I got with strawberries instead because bananas are anathema to me), the Norwegian omelette (salmon, cream cheese, capers), and the Eggs and Cakes, which is two pancakes, two eggs any way, toast, and home fries. Oh LAWD are the home fries delicious. I have found every plate that I have ever ordered to be ENORMOUS, so beware ordering everything the hunger devils bid you order. Fancy-schmancy these dishes may be not, but filling they most definitely are. They tend to get a bit busier after 11:00 a.m., but that doesn't mean you will be forced to wait. I think the longest wait I've had was just the time it took for the waiter to peep at a table, grab two menus and seat us. If you're looking for an upscale, pinkys-out brunch experience, head to Newbury Street or downtown. If you are looking for cozy, comfy, friendly, AFFORDABLE yummeh-ness beyond comparison, look no farther than this sweet, syrup-y little Mass Ave gem!
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Michael R.

That Banana Bread. Admit it, you can't help but fiend for the the stuff (I'm not afraid to admit it), and Victoria's has a killer recipe. Warm, delicious, and packing a little crunch, it's definitely up there with the best I've had. Order a round or two for the table and watch it disappear. V's has a few solid omlettes too. The Lumberjack will definitely help send you descend sweet, sweet food coma, and I've had my eye on the Hashlette for awhile. Plus, they've got booze (not just beer and wine, but the good stuff) and pretty decent coffee. So you can keep that all-night bender going, or recover from one, if you're feeling a bit responsible. Victoria's is 24 hours on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, so you've got ample chances to fall into either category. Get your breakfast on.
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Alex K.

Worst service and employees I've ever come in contact with in my life, and I am usually very considerate of food service employees. Waited for a long time to be seated and was excited considering I thought it would be well worth the wait. I sit down and order buttermilk biscuits which are on the specials menu, only to be told by a waitress who seemed like taking my order wasn't worth the time that that the chef had already told her (without even asking) that it would be impossible to bring said biscuits without the gravy on top. Literally, they couldn't serve me biscuits with no gravy on them. couldn't just not put the gravy on. I'm not really sure how hard it is to do one LESS step in the assembly process. needless to say, never eating here again (also kept waiting for cockroaches to crawl out of the walls) and will discourage everyone I meet who suggests trying it out from doing so. Great job Victorias. I officially will ACTIVELY try to ruin your business.
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Kevin B.

Love that places like this still exist. Perfect spot for casual weekend breakfast or lunch. I'm pretty sure the menu actually says that they will prepare you any dish you want. The food is perfectly good but by no means excellent, go somewhere else if you want gourmet.
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Brian L.

It's regular diner food but it is amazing. The pancakes, eggs and bacon were just perfect, can't put it another way. I was surprised how great it was all prepared. Much better than a usual diner. The staff were great. So friendly and funny I was ready to give them a positive review even if the food was only "typical diner".
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Jenna O.

This place blows. I've gone here before and it wasn't bad so went back today with a few friends and I am no longer a fan. My boyfriends hash looked practically raw, toast was not toasted and homefries tasted like they were frozen. Our service was just as bad. Gratuity was included to our five person bill without even a word from our waitress... Who by the way didn't check up on us once. My friend wanted more coffee but too bad for him since she blatantly ignored us. If it was up to me I would have NEVER tipped 18%. And I am never the one to tip less than 20%. Simply put - never going back.
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Frannie Z.

We ended up at Victoria's Diner because of a hot dog mis-hap. We'd been looking for Speed's Hot Dogs and after 20 minutes of fruitless searching, finally checked their website. Yeah, gone fishing 'til next Monday. Argh! We'd walked by Victoria's Diner in our search and decided to give them a try. I was ready to gnaw my arm off so I had to eat something pronto! Walking in, we were greeted by what I think has got to be the absolute sweetest hostess I've ever encountered. She was SO nice, she made us feel very welcome. Looking through the menu, it was nice to see that we could choose breakfast, lunch or dinner. But once my gaze locked on the Cubano, I was smitten. The BF was thrilled that they had pepper jack cheese available for his bacon cheeseburger. Swapping out his fries for beer battered onion rings was a 99 cent option. The Cubano was good but the bread was a bit dry/bland. It was pressed like a panini so maybe a bit of butter on the bread would have livened it up a bit. The chicken was tender, it had tons of pickles and plenty of ham. The cheese was oozing out the side, 'nuff said. I must tell you thought that this was the slipperiest damn sandwich I've ever had the pleasure of eating. The chicken & ham kept slip-sliding out of the bread on me. Made a damn fine mess. The fries were the coated style which I like when applied lightly -- these were perfection. The BF was intrigued by the flavor of his burger. Not only was it very "beefy" but if had some spicy thing going on. (I'd wager Worcestershire) It was so big, even he couldn't finish it and my boy's got an appetite. His onion rings were delish, just right on the coating and size. Nice & big just like he likes 'em. I would have been thrilled with just a dog, but if the Speed's man had to ditch us, Victoria's came through in the clutch.
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Timothy B.

Food is good, but I found off-putting all of the "rules" on the last page of the menu about what I should do as a customer. Not a welcoming feeling at all. Several signs on the door in huge font saying they were instituting mandatory gratuities for all checks after midnight Friday and Saturday nights. Soda refills were specified as two only (and frankly I wasn't even offered one). Check splittling charge: this is new to me, on the receipt it says that a $2.00 fee will be added for using more than one credit card. I have never seen that anywhere in town. One last thing: a reuben sandwich is a diner staple, why do you offer a roast beef reuben and turkey reuben but no corned beef reuben?
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Brian G.

I have been going to (formerly VictoriA Diner) since 1975, when it was owned by Nick and Charlie, whose father built it. The Victoria'S diner has decent food, however the service is sub standard. On two occasions I was one of 2-3 other patrons there, and I was totally ignored. The wait staff seems more interested with gossiping among themselves and checking their cell phones than with paying attention to the customers.
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Emily D.

There are quite a few diners and breakfast joints in Boston... but one that never fails and has always been consistent is Victoria's Diner. I'm a breakfast girl, it's my favorite meal of the day.. I'll even have breakfast at 10 o'clock at night if I could. Here in Boston there are not many places where you can have breakfast all day. But Victoria's Diner is open 7 days a week and open 24 hours Thursday, Friday, & Saturday. We're not talking about some run down, greasy smelling joint. This diner is clean, modern, and super friendly. The waitresses here make you feel welcome and they know their regulars. Let's talk food. Besides the amazing omelets they have for under $6 and the to die for Strawberry Shortcake French toast -- yes, I said Strawberry Shortcake french toast covered in strawberries and whip cream for $7. Ohhhh, and the Oreo stuffed pancakes.. can I die now or later. There's nothing on this menu that doesn't sound so damn good. I sit there and stare at the menu and almost say can I have one of each. So if you're not a breakfast person they also have a delicious lunch/dinner menu. For burger lovers they have my favorite Blue Cheese Burger w/ SautÃ©ed Onions for $9. Or my hubby's fave the Short Rib Mac 'n Cheese for $13. We are Mac n' Cheese eaters and it doesn't get any better when you top mac n' cheese w/ ribs. As you can see there's so many yummy things about Victoria's Diner and the prices make it even better. I didn't even get into the desserts and the full bar. I had to leave something for the imagination.
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Erin B.

I've been here 5 or 6 times now and the food is always delicious! I've had a few odd interactions with the service, but overall everyone there is friendly. The prices are low, comparatively speaking. Even though it's a diner and they serve comfort food, there are healthier options here...the menu is huge! And the have shakes and desserts. Limited alcohol though...only 40 proof stuff or below, and a few bottled/canned beers. Great spot for breakfast and lunch. I've never had a wait even on weekends.
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Tiffany K.

They have delicious country potatoes!!! Opens early in the morning and it was very convenient for me and the bf when we arrived on an early flight to Boston :D French toast was perfect and my omlette had very fresh mozzarella cheese in it which I heart~!!!
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Jill G.

Hole in the wall, crazy cheap. Very delicious and best hungover brunch spot- a good way to get your day going again! Usually pretty crowded, a popular spot for their great, cheap food!
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Adam A.

Being from NJ, the crappiest part about living in Boston is the minimal amount of Diners. Victoria's does a great imitation of Jersey's finest. 24 hours, liquor license, and cheap-tasty food. Most likely, nothing will knock your socks off, but in terms ofca diner, Victoria's has just about everything you might be looking for.
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Antonio H.

Get the apple pie milkshake its a slice of apple pie a scoop of icecream milk in that makes a good ass milkshake
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Mickey M.

For late night food in Boston, this is a solid option. It's less than 10 minutes from South Station by car, and that's critical for a hungry group of people coming off long bus/train rides. It's really difficult to find a place to sit, eat, and relax after midnight in Boston, and Victoria's Diner is a great find. Their burgers seem to be hand made, and there's a nice spice to them. I wasn't a gigantic fan of the eggplant fries; they sort of just tasted like fried. I guess that's the point, but I didn't really taste much eggplant. Their massive breakfast special is awesome. Bacon, sausage, pancakes, potatoes, ham, and God knows what else. You can definitely bring your hunger here. It'll be defeated by Victoria's.
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Voravut R.

This was my 1st time trying Victoria's & growing up in Jersey I have a bit of a high bar for diner food, being I spent a majority of my teenage years. It was a early Saturday night when we arrived to a pretty empty place & we were greeted then brought to a booth right away. The menu had some interesting choices but not enough volume to be a diner menu for me. The mozzarella sticks & the root beer floor were fine, nothing to write home about. Then the train came off the rails when I got my chicken fried steak with a side of spinach & rice, they were out of the Osso Bucco. The plate came & the thing that I believed to be steak was covered in a generous amount white gravy. All things looked good & the spinach was garlicky. Very satisfying until I scraped some of the gravy of to reveal a think crisp patty of some mystery meat. Undeterred I cut through the crunchy shell & took a bite. I tasted like a salt lick. So I scraped all the gravy off & try to cut it with the rice. No luck unfortunately, it just got saltier & saltier. So I cut my loses & finished sides & begged for a glass of water, which should be offered even without asking. The Boston creme pie was okay & then we wanted to pay. There was no staff to be found in the room for 10 minutes. No bell to ring, no sign that the place was even still serving. We finally got up to wait be the register & a waitress appeared with an order. While walking to the dark private lot in the back we walked passed our waitress sitting with the cook smoking a cigarette outside. I am willing to try this "diner" again but not to offer water & forgetting about your customers is not really an excusable action in my opinion, especially when the room was empty. I hope my next encounter will make me a believer. To be continued...
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Sue H.

You really can't go wrong with Victoria's Diner. It's an institution for locals, especially because it's open 24-hours on the weekends. No matter what time of day you go, in the AM or PM, you're bound to get solid food and service. The egg plant fries here are ahhh-mazing! I get them every single time I eat here and there always delicious. I'm also a huge fan of their breakfast items, which are all pretty good. Dinner-wise, I'd go for the steak tips or mesclun steak salad. Very well-seasoned! At the end of the day, the food here is pretty standard diner fare. I'd generally probably give them a 3-star review if it wasn't for these three reasons: 1) They satisfy my late-night munchies/hunger on the weekends, which is perfect for when I'm waitressing and get out at 1am. Industry-friendly hours +++ 2) No frills, good and consistent service. I've been here a million times and I've never had any issues with the service or my food. 3) Did I mention how much I love those egg plant fries???
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Corinna W.

I recently ate at Victoria's Diner and in all honesty, I should've left right when I walked in the door. A friend and I walked in around 12:30 on a weekday, the restaurant was not busy at all. Unsure of whether or not we should seat ourselves we stood at the door for a solid 5 minutes, watching staff members walk by us without any sort of acknowledgment, going about their business as if we weren't even there. Finally we decided to ask a server if we should seat ourselves. The server we asked barely made eye contact with us and mumbled a hardly audible response before half heartedly pointing us to a table and retrieving us menus. We sat for a solid 10 minutes before anyone even came over and greeted us. We watched as at least 5 different staff members walked around talking to other tables, cleaning their own, talking to each other, and nobody even came over to take our drink order. Finally the miserable woman who was forced to seat us came over and took the whole order, though you could tell she wasn't even listening to what we were saying. My friend did not order a drink and I ordered a coffee, but after taking the whole order she asked him how he would like his coffee. Seriously? You can't even remember who ordered the coffee? She also cut us off before we could order anything too complicated or more than one dish. I had barely finished ordering a sandwich before she cut me off and tried to walk away. I had to stop her from leaving just to order a side of grilled banana bread (which I also remember being offensively overpriced... 4 dollars for some banana bread?!). The food came up quickly, and was average for diner food. I had a mediocre BLT with an egg on it. Not really sure why it was called "Papa's Special" because there was nothing special about it. I'd love to know what these other reviewers ordered for food because I wasn't blown away by any means. And.. surprise, surprise my grilled banana bread never showed up. Our server never even came back to check how our meals were, so I couldn't even ask her what happened to the banana bread I ordered. She spent plenty of time checking on the table across the restaurant from us, but didn't stop by our table until we were clearly done with our food, at which point she cleared the plates and dropped the check. I was slightly horrified to see the fact that this restaurant charges a fee to pay with multiple cards, though in retrospect its probably to save the highly incompetent staff the trouble of doing simple middle school math. What was really the kicker during the whole experience is that during our meal I watched other staff members greet guests as they walked in, and provide much better service than we received. Maybe we walked in at just the wrong moment. This was some of the worst service I've ever experienced. I've worked in the restaurant industry for a while and I'm usually very forgiving in these kinds of situation. This was above and beyond just bad service. It was just a bunch of staff members who have no pride in what they do or where they work. If you care so little about your job and the basic steps it takes to do that job correctly, maybe it's time to rethink your line of work. It's unfortunate that our experience was so bad, because the size and scope of the menu is impressive, and there are definitely some items I would like to have the chance to try. Especially that grilled banana bread. Too bad there's no way in hell I'd ever go back there.
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Paola M.

I have found my new favorite place in Boston.....NOT!!! My friend and I were looking for a place that was open 24 hrs where we could eat and do some studying. We found Victoria's diner. The place had a few customers but it wasn't even a quarter full of its capacity. We asked the server for recommendations and she wasn't any help at all, she just unpleasantly replied that everything on the menu was able to be served. My friend ordered pancakes which were over priced at $10 and she's "had better"; I ordered a club sandwich and shared an appetizer of mozzarella sticks. (the sauce was good) We took out our books as we waited for the food. Once the food arrived we ate, my friend ordered coffee and kept on studying. Ever since this moment, the server (mature woman, the taller one) was trying to get us to leave. She asked of we wanted a box to go (since we had only eaten half of our meals), to which we replied that we would continue to eat in a bit. After a while she asked us again, and I said ok since she kept insisting. She brought the boxes and the bill, but I ordered hot chocolate. She asked if I wanted it to go and I replied no. She looked very annoyed. It was obvious she wanted us to leave but we were still ordering drinks and the place was almost empty. At this point 1:00 am the place had only 2 - 3 tables being occupied in total. Finally she came over and actually told us to leave because they would be getting more customers in half an hour. I completely felt insulted, our bill came out to $40, we were paying customers and there was no reason to kick us out! The service in this diner is extremely unpleasant which surprised me because it's a family run business which should be friendly and it's supposed to be "Boston's best diner of 2012," yeah maybe the best diner at kicking your customers out! Also half an hour later only 3 more customers showed up (I stayed to see if what she said was true). Victorias diner could have been my new fave place in Boston, I could have been a regular customer but that won't be happening at all.
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Tim F.

Simply good diner food. 'Nuff said.
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Sean R.

OMG... what year is this? The waitresses are classic (literally) and the food is phenomenal. It felt exactly like the diner my mom worked at growing up and the service and food was top notch. HAVE TO TRY IT!!!
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Ann S.

Best place for some late night breakfast food. The servers are friendly and the food is great. Ihop or Victoria's Diner? You'd be crazy not to come here! Only downside is they're only opened 24/7 Fridays and Saturdays. I wish it was more!
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Laura H.

This place is awesome. We came midday on a Sunday and it was crowded but great people watching. They have a huge menu, a little overwhelming but we went with standard hangover brunch type food and were not disappointed. The omelettes were huge and delicious. Definitely not haute cuisine but if you want good comfort food, this is your place. Our waitress was friendly but busy. If you're looking for a classic diner feel, this is your place. Overall a great experience, can't wait to come back.
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Merissa F.

Really disappointed today when I went to pick up a BLT Cobb Salad today for lunch. I have worked in the area for over three years and have been going to Victoria's about every other week for lunch for most of that time. I have ordered the cobb salad many many times and it was always 7.99 for a good portion of salad, chicken, and a side of pita bread. Suddenly they have changed the menu and the prices and today my salad was 10.99... That is THREE DOLLARS more for a salad for lunch. You are kidding me, right? Nope, they have changed the lettuce which is nice as it now is a medley of green instead of mostly iceberg, the chicken is seasoned a little more, and they changed regular tomatoes for cherry tomatoes. However, none of these changes equals a 3.00 price increase... and they also got rid of the pita bread that came with it. I will not be ordering salads from here in the future... I took a peek at the menu and all the other dishes have had price increases as well... not sure if they are as drastic as this one, but for a diner it is pretty ridiculous. EDIT: Now the owner is apparently berating me for leaving my honest opinion. Thank you, sir for schooling me in how I should feel and when I should leave a review. First of all, I did enjoy the salad... it was good, not amazing, certainly not worth a random price hike of three dollars at a diner. Perhaps you should rename your restaurant Victoria's Bistro or something, whatever. The point is, the salad is nice, but is huge because it is filled with a ridiculous amount of lettuce. The bacon was overcooked. The chicken tasted like the same quality as before except it was smothered in thyme, which actually was not an improvement as one of my co-workers couldn't even eat hers it was so overpowering. The lack of pita was disappointing b/c it had always come with the salad, as did two little containers of dressing... though I never used both, a co-worker of mine did and she was disappointed. The point of that statement was that though you raised prices you took away some of the little things that made ordering from there enjoyable. You don't have to provide anyone with 'free pita' but you also don't have to be a condescending jerk. I enjoy supporting local business and products, but what you put out today wasn't worth it to me. Perhaps you should hire a new 'scratch' chef. I didn't write a review of Victoria's before because honestly it was a little hit or miss... I didn't love it, but I enjoyed grabbing lunch there fairly often. Not that I have to justify not leaving a review until I had strong feelings about it, but I probably would have only given the previous Victoria's three stars had I rated it. Instead of berating people on here, and yes I've seen your other lovely comments, perhaps you should make an effort to change the description of your restaurant. Beyond screaming 'SCRATCH' over and over because honestly the words scratch and food in the same thought kind of creeps me out. Now I will not only not be returning for the mediocre and over-priced food but also because you have shown what a 'lovely' business owner you are. Have fun berating people for their opinions!
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Cec D.

I do love me a diner and Victoria's fits the bill. Sketchy location in the Newmarket district of Boston surrounded by warehouses, liquor stores and the local DTA office. I love the old timey layout of the place with a counter, 1950's theme and comfy booths by the windows. The menu is expansive and any place that offers milkshakes (or booze) with breakfast is alright with me. I thought the food was ok, standard diner fare...I had scrambie eggs, french toast, home fries and coffee, nothing to write home about but solid enough that I would go back. I ogled the plates of fellow diners and looked like a good spot for lunch with heaping salads and tasty looking sandwiches. All in all I am glad that I had the opportunity to check it out.
(3)
Billy M.

I had seen this diner and decided I would go their for breakfast. I arrived at about 5 am and the sign said 24 hours Thur days thru Saturday, but to my surprise I was told by staff they were shutting done for a hour to clean up. Clean up are you kidding me? (should always stay clean its a restaurant) So okay I waited around til 6:00 am anyhow cause it peaked my interest even more. And I have to say for a diner I was impressed with the cleanliness and its decor. Very nice. The menu offers a little of everything but I opted out for the supremo omelet with hash browns. And I must say it was good and affordable compared to Boston's other restaurants prices. The set back for me was the staff and the casual use of profanity the spews from their mouths. Where I am from that is grounds for immediate termination. Children are in this restaurant and I think I heard every employee in the restaurant using profanity. By no means am I a saint but I do respect my customers and the families who frequent the business's I work for. So would I talk my family (children) here? No! Is the restaurant clean and sanitary? Yes Is the food affordable and good? Yes Was the staff polite and courteous? No
(3)
Alex B.

There are very few left real diners and family restaurant in US and Boston and Victoria diners has been in business for more than half century. Big corporations standardized pretty much everything...therefore its a real pleasure to be in a nice family diners where great food and friendly service make you feel welcome and at home. If you wanna experience a traditional home American hospitality and have a great homemade food...Victoria diners its a place to be for me.
(5)
Joe F.

Quick, cheap, and great grilled muffins. I have never been disappointed. There is a young waitress with a shaved head who is great.
(5)
Hilary B.

There chicken Broc Ziti is the BEST around...breakfast is OK...but I prefer there dinner entrees.... and don't come late at night or too early unless you want to see the Circus.
(5)
Nina B.

This is the worst breakfast experience ever! Worst service ever and mediocre food that's way overpriced. I went for breakfast with my boyfriend, and shortly after our $3 coffee and $3 soda came. We ordered eggs with pancakes and an omelette, which was $10 for spinach and feta. The home fries and pancakes tasted like they had been cooked yesterday. The worst part is yet to come... I picked up the syrup and the bottom fell off smashing on the table. I was absolutely covered in syrup, so was my brand new Coach purse, the wall, table, and food. The waitress came over and said, "You need to get up so I can get that syrup off the wall before it sticks." So I am standing there covered in syrup, and the waitress doesn't even offer to bring me napkins or a towel! Are you kidding me?? I wanted to walk out, but instead I cleaned myself up the best I could in the restroom. She never asked if I needed anything; in fact she seemed angry that she had get a rag and wipe the wall. $30 for the worst breakfast experience I have ever had.
(1)
Lola A.

This is one of my favorite places for breakfast! Service is always great and the food is always delicious. You can't go wrong with the Nutella french toast. The combination of their perfect french toast and chocolatey-hazelnutty goodness is a great way to stat the day. They're also great late nights on the weekend. Surprisingly, the service is still good even with a packed diner at 2am. Just expect to wait a little bit because a lot of people go after the bars and clubs close.
(4)
Ashley B.

The food was average like all diner food, however the prices were not. You cannot charge 3.00$ for a fountain soda and 10$ for an omelette. It's confusing when run down places charge this much, it's like H&M charging 70$ for a sweater, who do you think you are?
(1)
Tara H.

Hello tasty food lovah! This place is a diner. Cheap, greasy, and open late. Three things you just can't go wrong with. But lately they even expanded their menu's to healthier choices with huge salads and non-heart attack items. Another wonderful reason to go, so everyone in your group has something to enjoy. A great place to go on a Sunday night when you don't feel like cooking, and want to wear your "comfy clothes" out. Psst....try a slice of their cake. My favorite is the carrot cake. One slice lasted me 4 days!
(4)
coco s.

Awesome early breakfast choice. Enjoyed the lumberjack omellette with a lil spinach. The bloody mary had a lot to be desired and couldve used a lot more kick. It tasted a little thrown together. The service is goid and friendly. My one issue is that the window banners block people watching which is all a part of the experience. Perhaps one big awning that says it all would suffice. Just sayin :)
(4)
Tony P.

You know, I guess I am an easy grader. Everything we had, fried eggs, omelette, home fries, toast, pancakes, even the orange juice, was well, pretty good. Not particularly expensive, either. If you are in the area and need something quick, you could consider it. In general, there are many other better breakfast options. I have heard their lunch/dinner options are good and the place is HOPPING late night, but I have only been there for breakfast.
(3)
Paul B.

I've been going to the Vic for years, through several ownerships and repaints, and the food has always been good, the prices more than fair, and the waitstaff kind and friendly. The glaring problem has always been indifferent attention from the friendly staff. Even when I went there for lunch during work and sat at the counter, it took forever to get a menu and water, the food came pretty quickly and was really good, then it took forever to get my check when I was obviously finished with my meal. I had to flag down the guy behind the counter to get him to give me my check, then I had him wait for a few seconds while I gave him the money so I wouldn't have to wait another 20 minutes for him to come collect from me. On a few rare occasions, the service has been prompt and efficient, which made the experience GREAT! If this place had "real" diner service (quick, friendly, and efficient, in and out within 45 minutes if you're in a hurry) it would be absolutely PERFECT. PLEASE owner, whoever you are this week, please tell your waitstaff that if the joint is empty with three tables occupied, it's not a time for the waiter/waitress to just disappear into the back room or wherever and ignore the paying customers. I worked my way through college and law school waiting tables and bartending, and this stuff is kind of "table service 101". I know that most of the waitstaff at Vic's have years of experience and therefore should know better.
(3)
Derek H.

Pretty good food and for a good price. I got the "Deconstructed" order. My (complete) order was: Apple Juice. - 7/10. I love apple juice. Wheat Toast. - 3/10. The butter wasn't spread properly and toast was a bit burnt. Pancakes. - 7/10. Very fluffy and the syrup came in a squirt bottle. It kept it clean and controlled. Scrambled Eggs. - 7/10. There was something in it that made it very tasty or that's the 10pm hunger talking. Ham. - 6/10. Quite a large portion and not too salty. Pork Sausage. - 5/10. Standard. Bacon. - 3/10. Overcooked, too crunchy. Home Fries. - 5/10. Not crispy, just standard. Service was quick, attentive and kind. 24 hours on weekends, definite plus.
(4)
J K.

This is a staple for my bestie and I. The sandwiches are good, the breakfast sammies rule, the fries are awesome, and the oreo milkshake actually brings me to a near-euphoric state. The staff are great and the music is always 90s rockin. Overall, love this place.
(4)
Marc C.

The roommate and I took many trips to the Home Depot when we first moved in to the new digs. Often many times in the same day. Nourishment was needed. This place delivered. I know it has diner in the name, but don't be fooled into thinking this is your average greasy spoon. The food here is reasonably priced, but certainly above average. They also have some great specials, so check out the table tents. The service is great and the staff is really friendly. The only warning that I will give you is that if you choose to have a drink there, stick to beer or wine since they only have a beer, wine, and cordial license so the Bloody Marys are made with the fake vodka and really are not that great.
(5)
Stan G.

A great find! Excellent and friendly service with great food in perfect proportions. Everything was hot when served and our waitress was attentive and accommodating. Plenty of available parking. Seated immediately on Saturday morning.
(5)
rose n.

This is my new favorite place in Boston. I love diners but I hate how dirty they can be. The sticky tables, the food stuck on the plates, etc. Victoria's is NOTHING like that! The first thing I did was feel the table, and, drum roll please, it was completely clean. We went on a Friday night early on and there was no wait. It's close to South Bay so you can get a movie or do some shopping beforehand but don't bother with the chains in there. Our waiter was really nice and gave us great suggestions. It was moderately busy but we found parking unlike the last time I tried to go here. The lot across the street was still roped off so I think they may have sold it. The bathrooms were also really clean, which is always a plus. They have a wide selection of beer, hard liquor, and shakes. I really wanted to try the blueberry pie shake but I knew I couldn't eat a meal after that. So they have drinks, great waitstaff, and (most) breakfast all day! Waffles and some other specialties are mornings-only but I had the basic for only $3.99 at 6:30pm! It was two eggs, two pieces of toast, bacon, and a ton of homefries. My boyfriend got the diner burger which is a burger with a fried egg and Canadian bacon on top of it. This burger was no frozen disaster either. It was thick and looked like it was homemade (i.e. not flying saucer shaped). His meal was $8.99. With a beer and water, our meal came in just over $18 and we had no room for dessert. I think that was the biggest downfall because there was amazing looking carrot cake on the counter. I will definitely have to come back some late night and try the shakes and the dessert. This place is a gem in an unlikely location but try it out!
(5)
Jess N.

This diner seemed really promising. It had the traditional diner vibe aka seemed like it was stuck in the 1970's. The waitress seemed like she had seen better days, and approached all situations with a serious grimace. Every time we ordered anything, only half our order made it to the table. Ay paco! I liked my food, but there were some unhappy campers at the table. I liked my Spanish omelet but it was doused in salsa. Nothing, I couldn't scrape off my food. The montecristo sandwich received a thumbs down and the french toast didn't win any fans either... on a good note, the home fries were great. I should have ordered a side of that and called it day. I should know better though, diners in Mass just can't live up to the PA and NJ glory. (Also, this is the only time I will ever use the word glory and New Jersey in the same sentence.)
(2)
Eric-Reese S.

My boyfriend and I come here ALL the time!!! This usually is our first place to go when it comes to breakfast or late night meals after a red sox game. The food taste good and the portion size leaves you full..Normally my boyfriend and I will get the french toast which is the best french toast I have tasted in a long time.. I can honestly say you will not be disappointed if you eat anything off their breakfast menu. The wait staff is also very friendly and very attentive.
(4)
Michael P.

This is a strange review. Not sure what happened here. The food was poor and the service was poor. After a really great experience, all subsequent visits have been very lack luster. It seems that there is no longer any care that goes into the breakfast, it was disappointing. This was a "gem" that my girlfriend and I liked, wont be returning unfortunately. There are better breakfast joints.
(3)
Juju W.

I came to this diner because the rating on yelp is good. However, the food is below average. All of us (3) agree that there is nothing special about the food. The interior decoration, if there is any, is outdated and ugly. Service is acceptable. I really wonder where all these good reviews came from.
(2)
Patricia M.

Not too customer friendly so it kind of made the experience bad. Food was alright, definitely NOT something worth paying for
(2)
Steve V.

This is an old school diner located in Boston, not too far from Boston Medical Center. Inside, there are old black and white photos on the wall, a long bar to sit at and sip coffee, plastic-seated booths for four, and triple layer chocolate cake in eye's view. Definitely a cool setting. I had the turkey dinner. I felt like it was Thanksgiving. Nicely cooked, roasted turkey, stuffing (although they skimped on this), gravy, cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes. Yum! Just like momma's house. A little salty and like most diners, probably involved a microwave, but good nonetheless. Good waiter service. Prices very affordable. Dozens of menu options including breakfast round the clock. I would go back!
(4)
Jimmy G.

Breakfast is the way to go at Victoria's. The home-made hash is great, service is always friendly and fast. My EMS friends in the city frequent here. Good food at reasonable prices. Right on Mass. Ave, so an easy few minutes from the airport.
(4)
Casie G.

This is definitely one of our go-to restaurants for breakfast on the weekends. The food is good, they have a big menu and they serve bloody marys...all things I need on a Saturday morning. The service is almost always good, even with big groups and while there is typically a wait, it's never too long. I've only had one bad experience here and it wasn't the food or the service, it was the hostess. Maybe she was having a bad morning, I'm not sure but she definitely ruined the experience for me and my out of town guests. Overall, if you are looking for a diner in the Southie/Dot area, forget Muls and head over to Victorias.
(4)
Jason W.

Here on my first trip to Boston. I arrived later in the afternoon, after missing breakfast for travel. I did an online search for food around the area and stumbled across Victoria's Diner. The reviews are all stellar, and breakfast sounded wonderful. As others have noted, it does not have curb appeal. The interior is decorated somewhat like a classic diner and has a couple TVs. The menu can be overwhelming with all of the options, so I recommend taking a peak before you go. Service was rapid (which I appreciate), but not all that friendly. However, the food was amazing. Probably the best breakfast meal I've had at a restaurant. I travel often, so eat out just as often, and the food was like a delicious homemade breakfast (Eggs, pork sausage, toast, red potatoes). If you love breakfast, I highly recommend this place. I didn't have any other dishes, but if they are as good as breakfast, you should be pleased.
(4)
Jennette H.

I have to say their sandwhichs are pretty good not much to complain about to be honest. The food is pretty good, and the fries :) yuummmmmmmm i wasn't that much of a fan of their pancakes for some reason, idk thats just me. The bacon and eggs were pretty good of course. The location was great of course very accessible after a long night of clubbing and drinking lol It's funny cuz everyone seems to migrate there after 2 a.m. :) As for cleanliness well that has gotten better because there were a few occassions where it was looking a little dirty . The waitstaff were interesting to say the least. Slightly ghetto and rude.Especially this chick name "Juicy" yes she told us her name was Juicy smh that was a topic of laughter for the rest of our night to say the least!! Other than that though I would def return for more food :)
(4)
Stacy Hao T.

Definitely love this place! The food tasted great and it's not over priced! We ordered the supremo omelette and also corn beef hashed eggs Benedict & it blew my mind away how great it tasted. The home fries are also home made with some onions in it which adds great flavors. Only thing I didn't like was the service, I felt like the waitress was too busy talking & didn't come around enough to check up on us. Besides her ok service the breakfast food is so delicious here!
(4)
Allison R.

So far, one of the only overnight diners that isn't super skeezy and I don't fear for my life or food poisoning when I go in. Pros: *Open overnight *yummy food *big portions *clean Cons *no tabasco sauce at the tables *inconsistent service *far from my house/must take Mass Ave to get there
(4)
Chelsey A.

Went here today on my lunch break & really enjoyed it. They weren't busy when I went (12:30p) and my waiter was very good & attentive which was much appreciated. I ordered some b'kfast special with pancakes, eggs, toast, ham, and home fries for a for under $10 and it was pretty tasty & very filling, I had leftovers but I don't care for leftover b'kfast food - pancakes and eggs aren't meant to be microwaved to be heated up!
(4)
Adrienne T.

Ok, so I know the really cool thing about Victoria's is that on Th, F, and Sat nights, it's open 24 hours, and it's a nice place. That having been acknowledged, I went in at 8:30 on a weekday morning because I had to have my fix of grits, and I was passing by. I ended up getting a very basic breakfast plate (2 scrams/cheese, bacon, homefries, and grits). Well, nothing to write home over. Grits weren't good at all- watery, etc.,blah. Eggs had no cheese and were just sorta there, home fries- ok. Again at 2am, this probably would've been the best breakfast on Earth, but not a 8 on a weekday when there are other options.
(3)
Catarina C.

I love this place. Food is great. Atmosphere and prices are great. Only complaint is I wish they had more parking.
(4)
Ellen L.

LOVE Victoria Diner. This place has the best diner food in Boston. the service is wonderful. Servers are polite, courteous and welcoming to all. Abundance of delightful foods for everyone. You will not leave there hungry. Owners take great pride in the service they provide and welcome everyone. A must go to.
(5)
Daisy C.

My favorite diner yet! The menu is huge! The prices are small for the huge amount of food you get! I always get the "Rehab" for breakfast, for less than $9 you get buttery pancakes (or french toast), eggs, toast, sausages (or bacon, ham), home fries and a overly stuffed stomach! My mouth is watering!!! Ok, the service is so-so. And as always, weekend breakfast here is a pass-on. The inside looks like your typical diner, with vintage inspired designs. There's limited parking. But the food and price are just heavenly!
(4)
Mister Chub S.

Victoria's has a large, interesting menu that's full of classic breakfast fare as well as some fun house favorites- like their grilled banana bread. Their western burrito stuffed with mushrooms, cheese, peppers, onions and steak was SO good. It was like a steak bomb wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. They also have good omelettes too! The hash wasn't anything special. It's busy during the weekend but the line moves quickly. The servers are also A-OK. Plenty of veggie options too!
(3)
Charmie S.

Tori's is as good as it gets. Everything here is done well, and at real affordable prices. This time I had the egg and cheese sandwich on an English muffin. Had the eggs over medium. They came more like over easy, but who cares? The sandwich was magnificent!!! They were nice to swap the home fries for frenchies as I like. Service, even at a crowded brunch hour was efficient!
(5)
Erica K.

This is a pretty solid diner! After eating at Mul's and My Diner I had just about given up. I certainly didn't expect much going in. There are times when you eat to get full and times you eat for enjoyment. Lets just put it like this, I was hungry, hadn't gone grocery shopping and planned to spend all day studying. I needed fuel. To my surprise however, the food was damn good. I'd eat there again for sure. And the prices were on par too. I went the week of Thanksgiving so they had pumpkin--got a slice to go...nice. Lastly, they weren't too packed either. Our waitress was friendly, the coffee didn't taste like oil, and parking wasn't that bad.
(4)
Meg M.

YEEEEE-UUUPP. I'm updating to 5 stars because this place holds it down on the breakfast tip. Every single time I go in there I get a laid back server who knows their shit and some food that makes my tummy smile. Open 24 hours from Thursday night on?! Ah. Thank god for Yelp... otherwise I never would have figured that out. So not only can I go the morning after for my bacon eggs benny... I can go late night to fill up on a grilled cheese, a burger or one of the other amazingly delishtastic entrees. They serve booze, they play great doo wop music and the food is consistently YUM. I couldnt be happier to have an option to stumbling into South Street and fighting the crowds of amateurs on a weekend night... P.S Try the cupcake trio... Vanilla bean, red velvet and chocolate on chocolate... all stuffed with a chocolate truffle and buttercream frosting? Dont mind if I do...
(5)
Giselle E.

Finished clubbing? FORGET IHOP if you're low on cash but stahhhvin. Go straight to Victoria's Diner. Looks small from the outside, but is pretty spacious once you get in; there's even a back extension of more tables! My waiter was nice. Forgot his name but helped my friends and I. I got the chicken caesar salad. Delicious, decent amount of chicken, GREAT sauce (not the fake, white, creamy caesar kind-this was more of an olive oil based) and came with fresh slices of pita. Salad was ~$12.99. My friend ordered the Deconstructed. LOTS of food! 4 half slices of toast 3 or 4 sausage links, 3 or 4 bacon strips, about 2-3 eggs and on the side of it all home fries! This is definitely a steal and beats IHOP because you wouldn't find a dish with that amount of food for that price. BOOYAH. AAANNDDD you guys should definitely try their huge cake slices that's good for 2-3 people.
(5)
Mrs. G.

This is a great little sport-DURING THE DAY. Avoid at night if possible. It gets so rowdy, late night that they have a security guard manning the door and seating you. It is strange. When I go for breakfast it is an entirely different experience. People are in their Sundays best and there is 50's music playing. It is cute. The service is very quick and the food is quite good. It is a little too greasy though. I think it would be much tastier if they laid off the grease a bit but other than that it is a great hangover cure. Late night-you should absolutely avoid it. There is no 50's music-it is rap music and it is extremely loud and nuts. Almost night club/bar like. So strange! But definitely go if you are feeling hung over. haha.
(3)
Amy L.

After hearing my friends constantly buzz about this place every time we drive by it, I finally decided to try it out for myself. My family and I had a large order for pickup and trusted that they completely fulfilled it only to discover that they've forgotten our French Toast (which we, of course, went back to get after paying quite a lot of money for our order). Anyway, their food is average. I ordered a Sauteed Mushroom and Swiss Burger and it was a little too bland for my liking. I would return for their breakfast menu though.
(2)
Aboud Y.

Pretty good diner to hit up for a comforting and filling breakfast. For a long time, I never knew where to go to find good breakfast in Boston but with Friendly Toast, Scup's, Sound Bytes, Breakfast Club, etc. there are lots of decent options. At least three decent option in Ball Square alone! That said, Ive been to this place several times but as I've found more and more options (notably Friendly Toast and Sound Bites), I've had fewer reasons to come here.
(3)
C R.

Driven by this place for 20+ years before I decided to venture it. Why did I wait so long? (Then again 20 years ago, it was a different neighborhood...fortunately it's no longer a place where you speed through with your doors locked!) GREAT PLACE TO EAT. BIG FOOD. INEXPENSIVE. DINER FOOD. Need I say more? There's always a cast of characters (working and dining) here. It's open around the clock and they take credit cards. Doesn't get any easier than that! LOVE THE BACK ROOM (then again I tend to love any place that has a back room!) BoomchickawowWOW!
(4)
Jessica C.

Give Me Everything. I came here because I wanted to be wrecked! .. with. a. big. breakfast. From nutella french toast, to nutter butter milkshake, combinations of omelettes, pancakes, waffles, breakfast sandwiches, egg benedicts, paninis, burgers, salads, steaks, and much much more...this place has it all! I was here for the all-day breakfast. One word. DECONSTRUCTED: 2 eggs, 2 french toasts, bacon, blackforest ham, pork sausage, homefries, and toast. I got it all. I ate it all! Yum. My only suggestion for the food was that it could've been more temperature HOT. The french toast would've tasted better that way too... Blackforest ham was amazing..a slab of good tasting pork meat right off the grill. I will be back here. Note, this place is pretty cool, clean and has awesome lights, decor, and booths. (I love the light fixtures they have..check it out!) Did I mention that this place is also 24 hours from Thurs-Sat? Also, tried to banana bread french toast and nutter butter milkshake. 2 more words... Yum and Yummier. What a dinner.
(3)
A F.

Awesome nutella french toast!!
(5)
Special O.

On a Saturday I had a long day of drinking with my college buddies. It was very aggressive. I was in bed by midnight and I woke up at 6:00am and could not fall back asleep. I felt like I would never be able to eat again. I drove around with my girlfriend and we found Victoria's. There was no wait but the place was packed. They offered us a table in between all of the booths by the door or asked about the dining room. I had no idea what to expect but I agreed to the dining room. It was much darker in there which was good for my hang over. They had Sportscenter on a flatscreen in the back of the room. There was a full bar but it wasn't open at 7am. I got 'The Basic'. 2 eggs, 2 bacon, toast homefries. It was $4.99 and it was unreal. I never eat that much at breakfast when I'm hungover but I couldn't stop. The waitress was wicked nice and kept refilling my water every time I finished it. The OJ was good too. I would be willing to bet that their breakfast menu is on point. I need to get back there. Total for breakfast on a sunday $12.50.....can't beat it.
(5)
Jessica B.

24 hour service on Th, F, and Sa? What! And they have grits. I love me a grit. Victoria's outside does look a bit roadside 1960s, which is why I spent a year driving by it on my way to work and never considered going in, but the inside is relatively spacious and new looking. Also, I have yet to stand in line for more than 5 minutes waiting for a table. The food is solid diner fare sort of fancied-up, with a ridiculous number of breakfast options. Personally, I prefer to have no more than 10 choices for the sake of expediency and because too many options leave me worried that I will pick the wrong thing. But, let's be honest, I'm sometimes a weird-o. Still though, how many ways can you really make eggs? Service is iffy. The older ladies are nice and funny, the younger ladies can be a bit inattentive and occasionally somewhat surly. But prices are good and serving sizes are ridiculous.
(4)
Amanda N.

Oh, this is dangerous, living within walking distance to a diner! I always take visiting out of town folks here for breakfast and/or dessert. Really, if you've never had grilled corn muffins or a slice of bourbon pecan pie "G's Way," I don't know that you've lived life to the fullest.
(4)
Paula D.

Never liked this place til tonight breakfast was Great def going back....Thanks MIKE u made it worth trying again
(4)
Liz V.

Is that Britney Spears on my coffee cup or am I sobering up? Attention fellow weekend drinkers and insomniacs, need a place that has anything and everything stacked with syrup and whipped cream? Victoria's Diner is your place! I have only been here drunk or hung over so I can't go in to much detail besides the wine selection is decent for a diner (probably not a good idea) and the steak burrito brought my spinning world back to Earth. The waiters have a bit of a 'tude but I may have been slurring my words. I love this place, cannot say enough nice things and look forward to hopefully being here sober one day, but come on, who are we kidding?!
(5)
Andrea S.

My friends once drunkenly walked damn near across town to go to Victoria's. At the time, I had not yet been, so I didn't quite understand what would motivate this late night jesus-walk. But now, now I do. On a rainy Saturday, I saw the neon lights down Mass Ave. "Is that a diner?!" It is. "Let's stop for grilled cheeses and milkshakes?" Sold. We were quickly seated and presented with the hefty menu. Alcohol, omelets, milkshakes, grits, pancakes, the works. Even better was our darling and attentive waitress Andrea (who even split the check based on what we ordered--fantastic!). The diner food was less greasy than traditional diner food, which is fine by me. We ordered one omelet with grits (!!!) and a grilled panini (not quite panini-bread). By the way, the milkshake was tremendous. Plus the decor is cute too! Heaven = milkshakes and grilled cheeses, no?.
(5)
Crystal B.

I live 2 blocks away from Victoria's and not a week goes by without me stopping in AT LEAST once with either my DH or friends. I can be a picky eater, but I will eat almost everything on the breakfast menu....and that food comes out FAST. The coffee is yummy and the staff is always wonderful. Lunch and Dinner menu is good too...but I usually get breakfast! I definitely recommend this place to everyone and have friends that frequent it as much as me now.
(5)
Michael W.

Loved the food and loved the atmosphere! The menu is lot more inticing than a "diner" stigma usually would have. This is a fav of my family so my review counts for 4 others as well. Go check it out if there is a wait in the AM which there probably will be.......just wait......This is one of my "spots"! as a side note try the teas.
(4)
Wendell W.

The grilled banana bread French toast was pretty good. The service was fast and friendly. If you need a late night place to eat and get your head straight after clubbing this is the place. But if you are one of those out of control drinkers you should avoid it because the boys in blue will be your DD.
(4)
David G.

Wow, I'm sorry I didn't stumble onto this place sooner. Massive portions of great breakfast at low prices in an old school diner setting. I can't emphasize enough how large the pancakes are at this place. I'm a big eater, but couldn't quite finish off the "rehab" choice on the menu. Also, good french toast and lots of choices in general. Surprisingly clean with 80's music playing in the bathroom and a whole dining room located down a hallway separate from the diner. The best part was I didn't have to wait in line for 30 minutes to get seated for breakfast like I do at Charlie's or Mike's. I walked in with a friend and went right to the open counter. The servers are older and a bit world weary to put it gently, but they had a good attitude and were always checking on things. A big thing that separates this place from most of its competition is parking-they've got their own parking lot. Imagine that-no driving around for 30 minutes in the South End looking for parking. Places like the South Street Diner and the Rosebud should be forced to close down for a week and study how to do things at this place because it's not even a comparison. The downside is that it's located a bit out of the way for most and the neighborhood isn't exactly littered with yuppies. That's not a problem for me, but I suspect that's why it doesn't get the attention it deserves.
(5)
Cecilia H.

Victoria's is the best place to have your American diner experience. This little place far exceeds your expectations and is far better that that Denny's near you! My sis and I were looking for a nice little place to eat and chat and we were lucky enough to walk in to this place. We both had burgers, fries and coke, yum! The food was good, the service was good, and although it was a bit cold inside (especially in the bathroom... brrrr...), the environment was clean and American-themed. I want to come back soon to try the breakfast buffet which seems perfect for a Sunday morning! One more thing, the prices were probably a little higher that Denny's but I am totally willing to pay a little more for an overall better experience. p.s. - they do charge for fountain drink refills.
(4)
Glen M.

So we went to Victoria's Diner again and after coming here pretty steadily for about two years I have to say that I love this place. If I could only go to one restaurant for a year I would have to pick Victoria's. The menu offers a wide enough variety of choices and everything is consistently good. You could actually order a completely different breakfast, lunch and dinner every day of the week. With each dinner you could also get a different milkshake and dessert with each meal and still not have to have the same thing twice. Variety is good but good variety is excellent. There is nothing too fancy here, you won't find cheeses you can't pronounce or those unorthodox combos you see at some restaurants like grapes and walnuts in chicken salad. This is solid comfort food. One less usual thing they do have that you don't find in many places would be the eggplant fries. They are very lightly breaded and I recommend them if you want a change from the usual french fries.
(5)
Mike H.

On the positive side, the bottle of Sam Adams was cold. On the negative side, everything after that went downhill fast. Was kind of surprised the place was not more crowded at 7:00pm on a Friday...maybe it's more of a breakfast hang-out? Three of us sat at a booth in the front and ordered fish and chips, meatloaf, and mac& cheese, three "classic" American diner choices. I, unfortunately, chose the fish & chips. The oil must not have been hot enough, as the breading was totally soggy and oil-drenched. Disgusting. The "chips" were French fries that looked dried up and barely warm, like they'd been sitting under a heat lamp in the kitchen for too long. The friend who got the mac & cheese -- well, he's only 9, so perhaps he's not so picky. But i tried a bite, and what was billed as "four-cheese" tasted more like one cheese (watery and tasteless) with some kind of non-descript cracker crumb topping. My partner got the meatloaf - and he fared best of all. He rated it a "7" but said the meat was really dry. Even though the diner was not busy, the service was REALLY slow. I see other reviews raving about the breakfasts, so maybe after some time i can wipe away the awful memories of that soggy plate of fish and chips and give Victoria's Diner another chance some Saturday morning. But tonight - I offer up this cautionary tale. If you go for a classic diner meal, lower your expectations. Now kick them a little lower. And lower again. Pass the Pepto-Bismal.
(1)
David M.

Boston does not have many late dining options. They have good food at huge portions here. I like the employees here. They never seem to be in a bad mood even at late night with all the crowds and drunks. I have to give them a lot of credit for that. They serve the food really fast and turnover tables quickly. I'm a big fan of their omelets, burgers, and milkshakes. The late night menu is priced slightly higher and is not as big as the regular menu. There are still plenty of choices and options.
(4)
Rob W.

To be completely honest, I've only really been to Victoria's Diner for late night. Thursday, Fridays, and Saturdays (I think?) they're open 24hours which is great and rare for Boston. They've got a decent late night menu and serve breakfast, lunch, dinner. My friend actually turned me on to the eggplant fries, which I haven't seen before.. ever. They were surprisingly good, and I tend to order them reguarly. The sweet potato fries are also good, and are actually more wedges than fries. Servers are always wicked nice, it's decently priced, and has good food. What's not to love?
(4)
Anna B.

Yum Yum Yum! I choose to come to Victoria's Diner solely because it was the Only 24place near me in Boston and I wanted food at 2am, but I would most definitely go again. Here is my on a scale on 1-5 breakdown of the place. Location- 2 Kinda sketchy at night to walk around, I would take a cab if planing to go at night Atmosphere- 4 Traditional Diner look but with flat screen TV's Service- 5 Very friendly Staff, accommodating, loved to chat with us Food- 5 Amazing and cooked perfectly. Just the type of food that you would want from a Diner. My recommendations for this place is to go and order breakfast food. They get creative with even the simplest dish like a muffin. Their muffins are cut in half and then grilled in the center to ensure a delicious taste. What my favorite dish so far is the Banana Bread French Toast!!! YUM YUM YUM! I most likely will become a regular.
(5)
Kendra W.

I love diner food. If you love diner food, you'll love Victoria's. Plus, the crew over there is grand. Ps. Cake for days. No. Cake for centuries.
(5)
Daniel R W.

Victors diner is s hit and miss joint sometimes the food is really good and sometimes barely passable I love their meatloaf and their burgers are usually good the Asian waitress gives great service she is a real asset to this place some of the older waitress are only happy to serve the regulars and almost hostile to people like me who only stop by ocassionly
(3)
Katy W.

This place is totally unimpressive from the outside. I think I've driven by it dozens of times without noticing it, but my husband flew in late to Logan and I knew he'd be starving. With very little open (besides a bar) in this one horse town, it seemed like it might be a challenge to find somewhere decent to eat (seriously the McDonald's on Gallivan had rolled up the sidewalk at 11 PM on a Friday night). So great that it's open 24 hours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday! I'm glad we ended up at Victoria's Diner. It's super cute with retro green and black decor and I found our server to be very pleasant. The menu has a good selection and decent prices. My omelet and the coffee were tasty too. There is a little parking lot behind the building which is great since I'm not sure where you'd end up otherwise. We definitely will keep this little hidden gem in mind when we have the munchies in the future.
(4)
Meizi H.

The best diner place in metro Boston. They changed the owner in the past year and I talked to them last year during their transition and they were friendly to have some feedbacks. It is still one of best diner place to go! The food selection and portion are generous and tasty.
(4)
Bill L.

Good basic breakfast - corn beef hash - very nice and NOT salty. eggs bacon and home fries - good Note: many of the customers are regulars. it is great that waitresses know many of the regulars by name having said this, there is a noticeable dropoff for a nonregular.
(3)
Marie L.

So fun! Like taking a step back into time. I almost expect the wait staff to be wearing roller skates. Huge portions with excellent quality. Worth stopping for !
(5)
Maggie P.

Breakfast All Day. My three favorite words. I went with a few friends and we each had a different flavor of milkshake that were all delicious! I had the nutella and peanut butter, and they had an oreo shake and a nutter butter one (which they make with real cookies). Then came the breakfast feast. They have tons of options for breakfast fans like myself and the portions are huge. We each had two plates even though we ordered one meal. It's diner food so don't expect anything fancy, but if you're anything like me then this place should be at the top of your list.
(5)
Trizzi L.

My favorite place after a long night of partying or to grab the munchies! Lol just kidding. But Victoria's has the best breakfast hands down. Whenever I'm craving for "something" Victoria's always seems to satisfy it.
(5)
Brian M.

[Timbaland]: It's been a long time (long time) I shouldn'a left you (left you) Without a dope yelp to read through (read through) WHAT'S UP FOLKS! I pretty much spent the last 2 months waiting to make sure my 200th review was of a sushi spot. And guess what? My 200th review was of a Yelp! Elite event instead! I didn't know those counted toward the review count until I was halfway through writing it. I coulda NOT posted it, but then I just felt silly. So now I'm gonna review all the places I have been to in the last few months without discretion! Well, some of them ;-) Luckily, Yelp! reminds you to review all the places you've checked into. It looks like I haven't checked into anything because I didn't know I had to share them with Yelp! on top of checking in, to make them show up on Yelp! So all my past Check Ins are oh so private :-( But I digress! BEST DINER I HAVE EVER BEEN TO IN MAH LYFE! If you're from NJ or NY, you gotta come here. I know NJ is the land of diners and I shouldn't forget where I come from, but I gotta say...I knew this place was different the moment I walked in. I knew it was different before that actually. The parking lot is the size of a sandbox. There are two outlets but I don't think they're One Ways in any direction. So you can come in and out of either one. Team Gridlock. But yeah, once you park your whip and go in for a bite and sip, all that is forgotten real quick. When you enter, you feel like you're in the 1940s. Except the hostess reminded me of a staff member working at an Asian massage parlor. And I know damn well they ain't have those in the 1950s. I've never been to one, but we all seen Rush Hour 2. #AMIRIGHT? She walked us to another side of the parlo----diner....diner...that was an honest mistake. Too funny for me to erase. The other side made me feel like we had stepped into the 1950s. I was waiting for James Dean to serve us. But then I realized...James Dean serves no one. Our waitress was dope by the way. She realized 3/6 in our group was from NJ and got hyped. The whole time we were in Boston, we were the loudest out of everyone in a building at any given time. NJALLDAY. On to the food....my goodness. The only things over $9.99 were in the dinner section. Everything else was underneath that. There's only one thing that is $9.99 and one thing that is $8.99. Everything else was beneath that. I gotta say, there's only FOUR things that are $7.99...and everything else is beneath THAT. It's not a small menu either. It's an amazing menu. Some of us had breakfast, some of us had lunch. It was all ****ing amazing. Each bite felt like the sun coming out after a long dark winter. After eating I looked up the menu on my Droid (ANDROIDALLDAY) cuz I'm high tech like that and the menus were gone. I ordered an Oreo milkshake for $5.49. BANGIN'. OREOSALLDAY. But yeah folks, if you ever go to Bauceton you gotta come through here. Next level type joint when it comes to diners. If you live in PA/NY/NJ it's only a four hour drive/one hour flight. Everyone should go on weekend vacations anyway. I've been to BSTN 3 times now. And if you in Bosston come on down to Jersey and try our diners out....we got a few heavy hittahs on every corner. DINERSALLDAY.
(4)
Bruno L.

3 stars because it's open late, traditional breakfast brunch is pretty bad, servers don't care and the place doesn't look clean.
(3)
Erica L.

Went here for breakfast. The server Alison was very friendly and attentive. We had corned beef w/eggs, eggs florentine, pancakes, egg sandwich, and everything was well seasoned and cooked as ordered. Coffee was nice and strong.
(5)
J L.

Best breakfast. Love the pancakes. They are the best I have ever had. The staff is so much full.
(5)
Kim Y.

The food is just okay, nothing worth ordering again. My friend got breakfast sandwich with spicy beef sausage and I got the empire eggs Benedict. We left feeling full but not satisfied. My home fries weren't cooked fully and they were underwhelming in taste. Probably won't be coming back. One cool thing is that they're open 24hrs thurs-sat
(2)
Jonathan L.

I stopped in for a Sunday breakfast. My choice was eggs Sunnyside up with homemade corned beef hash. The dish was fresh and tasty, the hash was great. The place is a piece of Boston history. 65 years in business and filled with patrons from all walks of life. A great place to start your day!
(4)
Kristen M.

Victorias diner is a hidden gem. The restaurant is owned by a truly passionate family that cares about service and food! The reviews boasting negativity are simply illegitimate and clearly written by people out for vengeance. Victoria diner has a great function room if your looking to throw a surprise event or even just a dinner out with a large group ! The fact they are open 24 hrs and the food is ALWAYS GOOD speaks serious volumes. You should certainly give this place a try if your in the area.
(5)
Khanh P.

First off, if I was Jon Taffa from Bar Rescue I'd have a heart attack because you could order breakfast, brunch, lunch, linner, dinner any time of the day. The menu is limitless with options from everything such as pancakes to fettuccine alfredo at any given time. It really threw me off how they're very blunt? They post restrictions right on their menu and it states things such as payin an extra 2 bucks if you had gotten take out but decide to sit and eat there. Guess they don't Like wasting food. Ok I'm sidetracking but the bf and I got the omelets at the designated time of course lol. I ordered the Mediterranean and the bf got the new market. For sides we got the smokewood apple chicken sausage, pork sausage and corn beef hash. Now portion wise it was very average, just enough for the average person. Mine came with 4 pieces of toast and an option of grits or homefries. It's very homemade like and not the usual omelets overly packed with Ingredients. Mine came with olives, onions , spinach and feta cheese. I HIGHLY recommend the smoke wood apple sausage if you like the salty and sweet bites. The service is not at all what you'd expect at your local chain restaurant. They're your local neighbors trying to make a hard earned buck and it adds character to the diner. Great place if you're hungover looking for a great meal or if you're out for the night causing the hangover theyre open pretty late as well.
(4)
Ann-Marie M.

Based on the ratings thought this would be a good option to get something quick without late Saturday night crowds. One star for speed of food arriving and ease of parking. However the food is horrible. And expensive. We didn't ear anything because it was so bad. Our check was $47 for a salad, veg burger, 2 sides, 1 soft drink and water. It seemed a bit high at the time but we were too focused on getting out of there ASAP to make it to to Regina's for a $2 slice of pizza-to-go before they closed. I just read a few of the posts again and learned there is an automatic 18% gratuity added to the bill--regardless of the size of your party--so that's why the bill was so high. Stupidly we tipped another 20% on top of that. The waitress didn't say a word--really?? There were only 2 of us lady...... Do NOT recommend. At all.
(1)
Ed C.

Beautiful Sat. hanging out on Newbury St. then Seaport Area with gf. About midnight wanted some breakfast. Found Victoria's Diner. Walked in Staff was extremely friendly, food was EXCEPTIONAL !! Quick service, good prices and delicious food. Would recomend highly ! French toast, eggs, home fries and even carrot cake ! Great find and will def. go back. Ed
(5)
Janet L.

Didn't think I'd like it (I'm loyal to Mul's in Southie!), but was very pleasantly surprised. Food was typical diner fare, prepared perfectly, waiter was attentive, coffee a bit too weak, but I'll be back!
(4)
John J.

Nice to see this place has expanded their hours on weekends. Back in the day we used to head here after the clubs. I had many dinners here and for the most part they were all good. Parking was ok, there used to be a lot across the street, not sure if the diner still has it. Breakfast was never their strong suit but there seems to be some reviews who disagree. One thing I do find hard to believe is anyone stopping here as soon as they arrive in Boston or a trip back from Logan. It is not downtown Boston and a bit off the xway. There are better places in Southie minutes away from the Ted Williams.
(3)
Sarah G.

Finally checked out this diner o'fun that everyone has claimed is one of the best diners in Boston, and the verdict? It is pretty good! Not amazing, but pretty good! I really appreciate the fact that this place was able to accommodate our large brunch group last minute, since this diner looks small on the outside, but has a whole back larger room even complete with a separate bar area! So we were seated pretty quickly, but since it was a Saturday lunch/brunch rush, service was semi slow....But overall everyone was pretty happy with their classic diner choices. Everyone except Matt J. who got their croque monsieur sandwich who almost likes everything in life, so that's pretty sad to mess up a sandwich that seems oh so perfect for a diner like this. But everyone's brunch foods were good--my corned beef hash in particular in that omelet was definitely a winning choice! Matt J. kept trying to steal bites of it, it was that good. One other person in our group also really enjoyed the burger, so there are some solid choices here, and it is pretty affordable all around too, so thanks Victoria's for a good brunch session out!
(3)
Maureen D.

Bright clean and cheerful diner with friendly qucil staff and the usual diner fare.
(5)
Lady K.

This place use to be amazing and a fun place to enjoy a meal with your friends after a night out or day outing but today was the worst experience I've ever had . The hostess was pleasant but the waitress was horrible and rude . She would constantly be missing and never checked on the food by asking us how everything was and it was nearly impossible to get a refill . My sandwich was ok but the french fries were beyond gross looking and inedible due to dirty frylator oil . We asked for separate checks and was told no problem but when I finally tracked the server down to ask for our check the very rude manager ( possibly owner ) came to our table and informed us that they don't spilt checks and when I mentioned to her that the frylator oil needs to be changed she snapped at me that it's clean but it's clearly not case b/c the french fries came out brown and dark and gross tasting . The fact that we were forced to give a waitress that didn't deserve it a huge tip was the icing on the cake ... She's lucky that we were to honest to leave w/o it included like we should of . It's really sad to see such a great place go downhill like this . I use to come here religiously after all my nights out and the occasional breakfast while working and now I'll never come back . Everything was awful ! I miss the old owners!
(1)
Eric S.

We went last Friday nite because it was the only place that we knew about that would be open at about 1:30 am. The late nite menu does not have much on it. I got the lean pastrami sandwich which was the greasiest I'd ever had and my husband got the club sandwich which was OK. We also got a side of fries and two cups of coffee and it was $40! That would have been bad if the food was good....but it was terrible which made it worse. I will not be going back to Victoria's Diner.
(1)
Daniel K.

Very delicious diner. My favorite is Victoria's Steak sandwich with egg plant fries. Very yummy!! Give it a shot!!
(5)
Anne F.

My boyfriend and I live around the corner from this diner and have eaten here at all hours. Your best bet is to come in Sunday morning -- that's when they really shine. It's not gourmet by any means, but if you want a tasty fresh omelette and home fries, Victoria's can't be beat. Classic, hot, straight-forward diner food, yum! The service is generally great, too -- friendly and quick. When we come in the evenings, it's much more hit and miss. I've never had a bad meal here, but the food feels a little lackluster compared to our weekend experiences. So skip church and meet me at Victoria's this Sunday, fellow jezebels.
(4)
Chris C.

The Vic has new owners ("family owned, again", they say), and they've revamped the menu and the food is much better than it was (not that it was bad before). They say t's all made from scratch and might be just a little more health conscious too. (Or as healthy as diner food could be.) There's lots of new staff along with some old timers who were faves, so it's still got Boston character a-plenty, and has been spiffed up, seats recovered, and repainted (though the hospital green wall color is questionable.) In my party of 4, we had lemon-chicken soups, chili and garlic bread, a salmon entree, steak tips and i had the chicken pot pie. I can't comment on the chili or garlic bread, because i didn't taste it or ask how it was. The salmon, I'm told was "OK, a little dry". The steak tips looked perfectly cooked and juicy and frankly had me wishing I'd ordered them, and the person who did confirmed they were very good. My lemon-chicken soup was very good, and the chicken pot pie, though on the small side, was plenty filing, and tasty. My only slight issue is the crust over the top could have been cooked just a little bit longer. Everyone i had had a lot of pepper in it, which is good because I do like pepper, but be aware.... most places over-salt. This place over peppers (maybe it's a health thing? Isn't pepper an anti-oxidant?) The only change that i really object to is there are lots of new rules in the menu about spitting plates, eating your take out inside (there's a "re-plating fee") and there a $2 per card fee for multiple credit cards, which is just ridiculous. It doesn't cost them $2 in fees to take more cards, and hey, folks, in this age, accepting credit cards is the cost of doing business. So i'd say better food and obnoxious rules and fees balance out, leaving the Vic in the same place as before - one star from perfect.
(4)
Gabriella M.

I don't know what some of these reviews are talking about. The food at this diner is amazing. I eat here several times a week. It's always fresh, cooked to order and it's amazing quality food for a good price. They have a huge selection, the menu pretty much has everything and anything you could ever want. The servers are great, they are diner waiters and waitresses. They've got spice.
(5)
Hassan S.

Probably the best diner I have been in. I came in by myself to eat here. I was asked if I'd like to sit at the counter and I did. And when I did I was not afraid to put my arms on it because I could feel the cleanliness of the place. The diner has been around since 1949 and it definitely has the old style to it. The woman at the counter was nice. She did give me a little funny face when I ordered the eggs on my sandwich to be hard over but other than that everything was great about the place. The food was very good. I also had their pancakes and home fries. Their home fries had a little but of onions in. Them which made them even better. As for the pancakes. I don't know whether the syrup what made it so good or the pancakes but they were very good!
(4)
Natassha D.

The 3 stars is for the good food the 2 is for the False advertising they don't deliver they should take that off the menu
(3)
Dawn A.

Edible, but barely. We went late at night and I got the sausage and biscuits. It was nothing like the wonderful treat I've had down south. I have traveled the south quite a bit and make a habit of getting this dish whenever I do. I was hoping to find a place up here similar. Not the Victoria. Instead of ground sausage, it was diced up sausage links. The gravy tasted fine, but the biscuits were not fresh. I could have broken a window with my biscuit if I felt like throwing it in the direction of the window. I didn't eat them. My friend got the fried chicken meal and sent it back. She could not eat it. It consisted of a leg, a thigh and a wing. No breast meat. She said it seemed like someone boiled it first before frying. She ordered a sandwich. I would say the only real hit of the table was the chocolate cake that was enormously decadent. Perhaps it was an off night, but it was pretty much a total flop at this place.
(1)
Ankur D.

Exellent breakfast. Only been here once, but i felt like i was back in NJ at a 24 hour diner.
(4)
Cecil G.

This place is Boston. Get through the front doors and you'll be sitting a diner filled with every social stratification in the city. Their menu is intense. I was going to rate Victoria's only 4 stars because there menu was TOO BIG but this is America. We like things our way. Nevertheless, this place was amazing. So much so we ate there twice our last two days in Boston.
(5)
Amy Y.

We picked Victoria's Diner after dropping off our friends at the airport at 5 in the morning. I would usually pick brunch places, but at 530 in the morning when nothing is open. This place is pretty decent. :) Its a really cute diner overall. Service was great. The waitress was very polite and soft spoken. They are all very friendly overall. We were able to facilitate a conversation even that early in the morning. That was very nice. My friends ordered omelettes and breakfast special with pancakes. I ordered a smoke salmon benedict. It was overall slightly salty because of the smoked salmon. I personally like things a little on the light side. The poached eggs was made just right with the yolk very runny. Their homemade benedict sauce gave it an extra kick to it. It was very different from the benedict sauces i've had before. But I liked it. It pulled everything together. Food overall is decent. Not like a WOW. But it does deserve a 4 because of its service and parking availabilities. (It does have a parking lot) Its kinda hard to find that in boston. Its a nice place to be after a long night of partying or after running some super early errands like us.
(4)
Ana L.

It's a hit or miss here. The clam chowder in a bread bowl is AMAZING, but the mac and cheese with the short ribs wasn't that good. The staff is definitely friendly, and I do feel like some meals need improvements.
(4)
Christopher B.

Wanted some breakfast so I looked up a few things on yelp and this came across my fingers. The ratings and pictures had me sold but I was disappointed at the end. The food had a good price but lacked some serious flavor. Sausage was tasteless. Eggs and potatoes were saltless and the French toast was cold. The good part is the service was very good and my coffee cup was never empty. All in all I might give it one more shot in a few weeks, but my first experience was not that great.
(2)
Noman K.

I really don't know what's so special about Victoria's. I went for a late night meal with a large party recently and was unsatisfied. The head waitress was extremely rude, requiring everyone in our party to order something or they have to leave. Take a look at the portions in the picture and see if you can down all of that by yourself. There weren't many people there to begin with, so its not like we weren't taking up any potential seats. Besides, if 15/20 people in your party order, you've already earned more than your money's worth. Secondly, Victoria's has many accolades for being a top diner in Boston. Truthfully, I didn't find the breakfast food to be any special. I'm not saying it was bad, but I wouldn't rank it higher than most other diners I've been too. Pros: its open late, relatively cheaper prices, and very spacious. Cons: Terrible service, only accepts two credit cards, average food for all the hype.
(1)
Dan G.

I came here way back in the day when it was under different ownership, and boy am I glad I came back. The diner was nicely renovated, clean, a little too bright though (lights), but their menu was awesome. Whatever you want, they probably have it. I had the meat loaf which comes with two sides, I got two veggies and everything was delicious. Only confusing thing was the menu description says that it comes with mashed potatoes, but it doesn't, so if that is what you want, be sure to order it! The onion rings were also delicious, beer battered and fried yummmmmm. We also got a chocolate cream pie for dessert...actually they were awesome and gave us two slices for being so awesome, so yeah! The parking can be a bit tight, so try to go on off hours or good luck finding a spot if the lot is filled up.
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Emily R.

...Just go to IHOP!! I can see this place being ALRIGHT if I was still hammered by the time I sat down, but not after waiting a long time to be seated...you will wait. The only plus was that the employees were very nice, I was actually impressed how nice they were considering what time it was. I ate my whole meal before I got a water....SO THIRSTY. The food just was not too good, i've never had pancakes that I just couldn't finish. The bacon was good. The people next to us had buffalo wings that looked good? South Street Diner is like 95% better....I actually wished I just went to McDonalds after I left here. But again, the people were nice, its not your fault guys!!!
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Imran G.

Classic diner with plenty of pizazz and atmosphere. Nutella french toast. Something so trivial yet unheard of elsewhere. Simple, yet elegant. Sweet and filling. Fluffy and light. Gosh, how perfect it was to finish off our Saturday brunch with this delectable treat. For about $6 it was ridiculously large and definitely very filling. Great way for us to finish our meal after having their "Spanish omelette" with home fries. I'm not going to get picky over naming, but an omellete with onions, peppers, tomatoes, and cheddar cheese with salsa is "Mexican" not "Spanish". But that's ok, because I was craving an omelette like this since I've been in Boston. Perfect amount of veggies and cheese topped with some salsa, served with toast and home fries makes an excellent combo. All of this for a VERY VERY fair price. No complaints here, just happy memories. Fiancee is still looking at the menu online, even though its only been a few hours since we ate. I guess that means she's ready to go back.
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Cherie C.

Decent food. Large portions. My Greek omlette was made with fresh spinach and tomato, which impressed me. The rest of my breakfast was average: toast, potatoes with seasoned salt, and diner coffee. Mike's toast was excellent (brown rye) and the rest of his meal was adequate. MIght not have been excellent but was certainly worth the trip. It was a pleasant meal. Expect a wait on weekends, but the staff are efficient and curteous. They'll do their best to find you before they seat someone else in your place, but stick close by as they turn over tables quickly. You can even call ahead to get on the list, as we heard other parties had done. Parking was tight because the lot labeled "parking for Victoria's" was roped off on a Sunday morning.
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Michelle B.

We just went back to Victoria's Diner this weekend, and - wtf? They cut their menu down by 75% during the morning and early afternoon on the weekends. Honestly, I can't say I blame them - what's on the menu still fills up an 11 x 7 piece of paper, both sides. That's still a lot of food. But, I thought it was interesting that they had done that. This time around, I got the Hash it Up - two eggs (mine were over easy, obvi), home fried potatoes, toast, and corned beef hash. I have to say, the potatoes weren't that great this time - they had a bit too much bite to them, I would have liked them to be cooked for a few minutes longer. The hash and the over easy eggs though... mmm. I really don't know what is so magical about egg yolk, but mixing it into my corned beef hash made it the second best thing that I put into my mouth all weekend. Hee. [Sorry!] Service is still efficient and friendly, which is almost more than I can ask for these days.
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Dan M.

After careful consideration I am comfortable calling Victorias my favorite place to go in Boston for any meal of the day, at any time of day. Good food 24 hours a day? Yes, its true folks. They carry all the classic diner fare along with many other more contemporary favorites. And its all good. I don't know who they've got working back in the kitchen, but they have mastered the diner menu. 1:30am french toast, sliders, strawberry milkshake and a 16oz PBR. Yes, its that good.
(5)
Joe H.

It fell a little short of the "best chicken sandwich of my life" that my brother promised, but it was really good belly fodder in the hungover early afternoon between a wedding and a flight home. I'll definitely go back if he wants to next time I'm up there.
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Chris C.

Victoria's Diner is the kind of place that seems instantly familiar to you. It smells like breakfast (in the best possible sense). It has those wide booths, the ubiquitous diner ware, the chrome in the front. When you walk in, you can tell that this place is pretty much gonna hit the spot. I've only been here for breakfast, which I consider a pretty good barometer for a diner. Service was good and fast. This place is pretty legit.
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Q S.

Ok, was here again for breakfast and dinner. The service has been increasingly slow since the first time I came. Even when the restaurant is empty. When I came here for breakfast on a weekend morning, there was a huge line. My companion and I didn't care too much about waiting. What pissed us off was that there was a couple who just walked directly in front of us (and many others) and asked to be seated and the waitress seated them! WTF? In front of all these customers, you let someone cut in line? The lady in front of us complained to the waitress, and she pretended it didn't happen. Another time, my friend paid in cash and another friend paid in credit card. So we asked the host to take off the cash from the bill and then charge the rest on the credit card. Apparently, they didn't want to do it because they were about to close. I don't quite understand why it's such a hassle and it's pretty common practice. So my friend was pretty much forced to just use his credit card and take our cash. Changing the subject now - the omelets here are phenomenal. I had the veggie omelet, it was pretty satisfactory. Dinner is not as good as breakfast, but you can't really expect much from a diner like this. I've tried the veggie dippers. It is fried zucchini strips, fried eggplant strips and sweet potato fries. It is definitely an amazing appetizer. It was completely devoured at our table of four in about 3 minutes. I also had the vegetarian panini. It was not memorable. But, from what I can remember, it was just the things in the veggie dippers, put in a panini, with some onions and roasted peppers. No sauce, not much flavor. Will come again, but will be expecting so-so service.
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lsh l.

I used to love Vics, but recently the food quality has be spotty. I know they have changed owners . I do not like there new pancakes or french toast. I wish they would go back to the old recipes
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Julie C.

I am EASILY influenced by TV. Sunday 11am- just starting the day, am stahving but watching Phantom Gourmet. the episode was Best of Boston and did a feature on Victoria's Diner. yuM! the Nutella french toast with chocolate and drenched in syrup, the burgers, the breakfast sandwich, omgosh , loooked sooo hot damn delicious! of course, i had errands to run before hand , so i just couldnt make my way there, and little did i even know i was going to be going there that day! so after Target, Victoria's caught my eye, omgosh lets go!!! bf and i were hungry anyway and this place looked good ( on TV anyway). we got seated right away and our server Jazz (Jasmine) was super nice and so cool! we ordered burgers and i was dying for a shake, but to my dissatisfaction, their blender has been out of commission for 2 weeks!!! fix that shizz!! burgers came out just as we had ordered, i got the pepper jack and bf got the diner burger which had a fried egg on it. omgosh, both were soo good! fries were good too. sodas are bottomless and the one thing i remember from Phantom Gourmet was that they said, when you come to Victoria's, you will leave here full and we did! we plan on coming here all the time when we make our frequent treks to Target cuz bf is dying to try the nutella french toast.. and im just dying to eat great cheap diner food.
(5)
Victoria J.

I was looking for diners recently and I stumbled upon this place via the Internets. Best find ever. First time I went there, it was late at night and a giant rat ran across the street into the parking lot. That freaked me out a bit I have to say. I was afraid this place was going to be filthy & gross. As soon as I walked in, I realized that was definitely not the case. The decor inside is very fun & kooky and a big plus - they play 80s music. Their buffalo tenders are amazing - everything buffalo should be, nice & spicy and tangy. The burgers - my God the burgers. Not only are they huge and I had to cut mine in half to even grab onto it, but they are delish! After picking up my burger and having an amazing biteful of it in my mouth, I sat it down on the plate. looking at my fingers I was amazed at the layer of grease all over my hands. It was AWESOME. Their onion rings are some of the best i ever had as well. They have a huge menu and are open 24hr Thursday thru the weekend. Great place!
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Christian K.

This is a pretty solid diner experience. I love that they're always playing 80's b-sides. Service is pretty good, depends on the waitress, there are a couple who don't seem to have a sense of humor. Or maybe I should stop being chummy at the diner. Not much has been said about their breakfast options- so I'll say that although ordering the "basic" will fulfill your need for cheap eggs and toast, whenever I try something adventurous, I'm sent running back. Overall, this place is better for lunch or dinner than it is for breakfast... their cousin restaurant is the Breakfast Club in Brighton (Allston?) which makes way superior breakfast.
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Chuck K.

I can eat breakfast 24/7 & Victoria's consistently delivers!!! When I say consistently, I mean every Saturday & Sunday for the last year. Yes, I don't like change... It can get busy after 10:30 or so on Sundays, but I've never waited more than 15 minutes & there's always the bar with a big TV. There are a lot of waiters/waitresses, but no matter who you get, they all seem attentive and really nice.
(5)
Prince V.

Very tasty food for a diner. Fast service. Their triple decker sandwich is very tasty. Curly fries are crispy and they give you alot. Prices are little on a high side. Service is decent but wait time is long. Tastiness of the food evens it out. If i'm in boston I will go here again.
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Amy C.

Breakfast love. Its so cute inside. We had a great waitress the first time we were there. The Cure was playing in the background. I was happy. Big ass stack of awesome pancakes (Dogwood take a lesson from VIctoria's on pancake making). Last time Mayor Menino was there chowing down. Our new weekend breakfast place.
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Tom D.

After several hours of booty dropping, there is nothing better than a plate of breakfast-y goodness to bring you back to life. Not that we needed to be brought back to life at 2 in the morning. I mean, it was already way past my normal bedtime, but my friend and I were ravenous and she recommended this place. As should be expected for a 24 diner, the place was pretty busy at 2 am, but we were seated almost immediately. Our waitress was friendly, but not quite attentive enough as we sat for quite some time with empty drink glasses. Since it was so late, I thought I should opt for a lighter meal, so naturally I chose the Texas cut French toast with a side of sausage links. Heavenly! The French toast had a nice hint of vanilla. Next time I visit I will have to try the banana bread French toast. The facilities here are clean, modern, and fairly spacious for a diner. Parking was easy, too. I think they have a lot behind the buidling, but we got a street spot no problem. This place is a tad on the expensive side for diner fare, but when that craving hits you in the middle of the night, you're not going to care about that.
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Ronda W.

Looks like a typical diner - crowded, not the cleanest place in the world. But they're open late and they have great food at reasonable prices. Their breakfast food is really good. Chicken sandwich and fries - my favorite.
(4)
Richard L.

what a great place open 11p - 5a on thurs, fri, and saturday open 6a - "close" not too sure what that means the rest of the time but basically 24 hours thurs, fri, and saturday which is AWESOME they're menu is HUGE, drinks, smoothies, teas, coffees, beers, cocktails, wines, and a small list of hard alcohol they have breakfast, all sorts of tasty things! omelettes, sandwiches, they have lunch, sandwiches hamburgers salads etc etc the list goes on and on the menu is at least 10 pages long We went on a thursday around dinner time and it wasn't bad at all we got seated immediately and it has that typical diner feel to it, BUT it was extremely clean, i can imagine that the parking could get tight though... We got the steak and eggs over easy got the deconstructed OH YAEH that's the other thing the portions are HUGE we got a spinach a spinach and artichoke dip and they had homemade chips and a TON of tip, it was so much we had to take it home, and we LOVE that stuff we well i usually lick it clean overall it was a good experience and i'd definitely go back again
(5)
Desiree V.

This place rocks. I usually go on Saturday or Sunday morning after a long night before. There is usually a pretty good line of people just like me waiting to stuff they're faces and drink some coffee. Nutella French Toast, Banana/Strawberry/Walnut pancakes, yogurt pancakes are the best. The pancakes are huge and are served in 2's. If you're adding them to your meal, I suggest you share them because they are huge. I've only had breakfast here. The price is what really makes this diner a 5 star place. Four of us ate at Victoria's this morning for under $30! And the portion sizes are huge. The service is usually bad but the food and price make up for it. Open late on weekends!
(5)
Grace F.

WOW. A place open in Boston!? Haha this place is fun! Jukebox, watching the drunk locals @2am, and a surprisingly great array of breakfast classics. Yay! Finally found a place to go for that late night cup o' joe!
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Aluminum Chefs, C and T.

Hooray for Victoria's! The only 24-hour diner in Boston that isn't filled with crackheads after 11pm! The AC's go to Victoria's regularly for dinner and breakfast and their burgers, particularly the BBQ Bacon burger, are excellent. As far as the breakfast menu goes, the options seem limitless. T prefers the Eggs Blackstone (think Eggs Benedict, but with bacon instead of ham) and C goes for the Nutella French Toast. The food and portions never disappoint - and they offer booze! C notes that they do not have any beers on tap though. Bummer. Try a Sam with their fried veggie plate (zucchini, eggplant, potato, and sweet potato), but be warned - it's huge! We did, at one time, have a very unpleasant experience with a waiter - but when the management was notified, they responded very quickly and were very understanding about the whole thing. Good work! Unlike every other diner in the area, there is usually a ton of parking around and it's a stone's throw from the Target and South Bay Center, if you're into that kind of thing. Also, cops eat there. You know that means good food. The prices are very fair and the wait is usually manageable. They get extra points for their satellite radio tuned to the best of the 80's at all times! It's even louder in the bathroom - for your own private stall dance party. Hungry eyes? Yes, indeed!
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Stefanie C.

My absolute favorite diner! Consistently really, really tasty food. I've eaten breakfast (at night), salads, and dinner meals there and always super-yummy. Service is usually good and down-home. Bottom line: loves it!
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Jason S.

A friend took me here for Sunday brunch when I was in town. The food was good, the prices were reasonable (especially when you see how much food you get), and the service was okay. The place seemed very busy when we arrived between 10:30am and 11am, but our wait was only 10 minutes max. The server arrived and took our order shortly after we were seated and the food arrived quickly. I had the Deconstructed which is basically every kind of breakfast meat, 2 eggs, potatoes, toast, and French toast. Needless to say, I did not eat it all. Seriously, toast AND French toast? The coffee was good, but I wish refills arrived quicker. It seems the server sort of left us be a bit too much after we got our food.
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Josh F.

We were on the hunt for something that's actually open in the Boston area late at night. Our searching on Yelp yielded this place. I have to say that we both enjoyed Victoria's quite a bit. We were looking for something affordable, decent, and open late. Victoria's exceeds all three of those. Affordable: Plenty of options under $10 Decent: Food quality was great for diner food and very generous portions. Open Late: 24 hours. That's about as open as one can get. A+ for Victoria's.
(5)
Luis M.

Great food. I can't get enough of diners. I had the country fried steak and eggs. Perfect! So much so, my friend decided to eat it too. It was a great breakfast.
(5)
Mcslimj B.

Solid diner fare in huge portions, now open 24 hours on weekends. Our AARP-card-carrying waitress with the tall behive deadpans, "Every few years, management changes, but we stay the same." I was worried when previous ownership (the guy behind the excellent Mike's City Diner in the South End) sold the place: he had made it into a fine knockoff of the original Mike's, but apparently didn't like the workload of managing two places. The new owners have left the mid-century diner's bones intact, only adding fresh paint, subtracting the curtains, and replacing the '50s pop soundtrack with an '80s one. The crowd remains an egalitarian mix of cops, families fresh from church, tattooed artists, blue-collar workers, and well-groomed South Enders. But the menu is much bigger, reminiscent of a casual-dining chain menu that rolls a lot of different concepts into one place. The canonical egg plates appear in dizzying variety, with 19 preconfigured three-egg omelets, like the Newmarket, with asparagus, tomatoes, bacon, Swiss; too bad it's overloaded with sliced pickled jalapeos from a jar. With its mountain of home fries or bowl of good grits, plus toast and fresh-fruit garnishes, this monster, like most plates here, could feed two normal diners. I blame the Cheesecake Factory and its ilk for promoting this kind of portion overkill, and wonder who else might share my preference for lower prices and fewer than a day's worth of calories on the plate. The theme of excess continues in the 11 riffs on eggs Benedict, 10 breakfast meats, 14 different kinds of pancakes and French toast, and specials like the Buona Mattina, two hockey-puck-sized cakes of mashed and batter-fried potatoes heaped with spinach and tomatoes, topped with two properly poached eggs. To drink, there are Mighty Leaf teas, smoothies and shakes, beer and wine, and bottomless cups of very good filter coffee -- one detail no diner can get wrong and survive. After the breakfast section are another four pages of sandwiches, burgers, salads, appetizers, entres, and desserts. It's all a bit much. I think the most welcome innovation is the new extended weekend hours, with non-stop service from Thursday morning to Sunday evening. Bostonian nightcrawlers have too few decent dining options after 2am, and this is one of the better ones.
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Molly S.

I L-O-V-E Diner food! Something about the atmosphere makes me feel safe and warm. I've always wanted to be a regular at a diner... god I wish I could afford to be. On an otherwise dead Sunday evening, we had half the diner to ourselves, and stupidly picked a seat where we couldn't see the TV. The menu is really amazing. The selection of fries (eggplant, sweet potato and regular) and milkshakes is above and beyond. And the fancy little teas were great too (they come in a real teapot y'all). The food came pretty fast, and the waitress was sassy and welcoming. We were totally BFF by the end of the meal. I had sweet potato fries, chocolate cream pie (OOOOOOO!!!), and beau had burger, regular fries, and pecan pie (too good to share, he noted). I want to try everything on the menu starting with milkshakes. Kthanks.
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Sarah R.

A diner amidst an increasingly commercialized still-sorta-skeezy section of the Dorchester/South Bay area, Victoria's is a nice little locale to soak up the diner atmosphere without necessarily soaking up loads of greasy fare that's typically served at a diner. My coworkers and I decided to break up the Monday doldrums by coming to Victoria's for lunch. We waited a few minutes for a large enough table to be cleared for our gang of five, but soon enough we were seated and perusing the menu. And what a menu it is. Burgers, paninis, "signature sandwiches" served on a variety of breads, salads, and lovely dinner entrees. Oh yeah, and breakfast is served all day for those of you who hanker for Texas french toast or pancakes at 3 pm (and really, who doesn't at times?) I picked the Super Club Panini on multigrain bread; a towering, toasted phenomenon of turkey, ham, bacon, melted cheddar, veggies and mustard. Three of my coworkers got "dinners" (steak tips, salmon, and pork chops) and all were delighted with their choices. My sandwich was filling, though it scraped up the roof of my mouth. Victoria's also prides itself on serving sweet potato fries and some sort of other vegetable cut and fried to look like a potato, but not. Still tasty, though it's a mystery to me. I couldn't complain about the prices, either. My meal came to ~$7 (though it was just a sandwich and fries), but the entrees are approximately $11, and I can attest to the abundance of food one receives. Therefore, the prices are reasonable. I'd give Victoria's 4 stars, but I doubt I'd get to go back here, given that it's near-impossible to get to easily by public transportation. However, if you're in the South Bay area and want to grab a bit to eat between trips to, say, Target or Stop & Shop and doesn't include the words "drive-thru", then I'd highly recommend Victoria's. Beware, though: at this point the parking lot is closed, so we had to be all sneaky and park "next door" at Stop & Shop.
(3)
Todd G.

Great food and service. Try the meatloaf and spinach dip. These are the two best things there.
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Gabby B.

I love this place.the food is just so good and very affordable the waitresses really assist you and really friendly.One of the places in Boston that you can get good food without paying too much.I always leave this place with my stomach full :)
(5)
Maureen H.

Really 3 stars with an extra for all the memories I haul around from the days when they were surrounded by warehouses and truly a God-given sleezy oasis after carousing all night with my friends. I stopped in a month ago, and they have indeed remodeled. I guess it probably needed it, but it's like visiting a parent in a squeaky clean new retirement community. Something is missing...or just lives on in old peoples' memories. :) Good oldies music. I love Monte Cristo's, and always get one if it's on the menu as it was. The waitress said, "Don't do that. " heh. I got fish and chips and because I was really hungry it was fine with me with the best grilled asaparagus and garlic mashed. The person picking up the tab for us remarked that the fish was frozen, though, so I feel like I should think less of it. I suppose there's no excuse in Boston for frozen fish, huh? (I secretly enjoyed if just fine, though). For a good laugh, order the chocolate cake. It's a T-Rex.
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Kahla B.

Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Chill. Love this place. I have not been disappointed yet. Great price. Large portions and just great food. Now i can say that 9 out of 10 servers are good. But there is one that if you seat me in her area. I will ask to move. NO personality! Like she hates her job. Other than that. I'll keep going back unless they give me a reason not to.
(4)
Priscilla C.

Great food, great atmosphere, open 24 hours a day on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday!
(4)
Samuel K.

Don't get me wrong, I love the food here. Every time I sit in the front room the service is awesome and the wait for food is never more than 10 minutes. However, every time I sit in the back room, I wait at least ten or fifteen minutes for this cranky woman to give me a moment of her time, she doesn't consider giving me water unless I specifically ask for it, and I have to wait for my coffee for twenty minutes. Anyone with an ounce of hospitality should realize that this isn't the way to treat guests. If you choose to come to Victorias, which by all means do, please make sure you don't get a table in the far back room. It's usually saved for larger groups. Anyway, five stars for the food and weekday service, but one star for this review because something needs to change here. Oh, I just realized that the reason the back room server can get away with treating their tables like shit is that they auto-gratuity all of the tables in the back room that are six people or more. no choice but to tip well!
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Zach T.

My favorite diner. The turnaround is quick, so a ton of people out front doesn't mean a huge wait, the service is great, very friendly, quick, and responsive. Great service helps a not-so-good restaurant and bad service will kill a great place. But there's no issues with the food here. The tables are clean, the coffee is bottomless (and will be filled up several times), the portions are huge, the prices are great and the food is delicious! I absolutely suggest the "rehab": toast, 2 eggs any style, home fries, french toast or pancakes, and bacon, ham or sausage. This will run you $9 and worth every penny.
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Franny G.

Great service and vintage diner food! I love grits and you can't find them everywhere.
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F. C.

Oh Vickie's, how I love you so! I live nearby and go here for breakfast at least once a month. Breakfast is absolutely outstanding. The portions are indeed massive, and the menu is gigantic, especially since they expanded it several months ago. There's this one dish with potato cakes, poached eggs, and spinach that makes my mouth water just thinking about (honestly, it's happening right now). Service is quick and I've never had to wait more than 5 minutes for a table, even on busy mornings. I love the mix of folks who are always there- townies, cops, younger folks, families. Dinner isn't bad either, but I really am all about the breakfast here.
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A R.

Haha so I went to Victoria's at 4pm on a Tuesday with two guy friends - one of from New Jersey and the other is from Connecticut - and they're both OBSESSED with diners. As a Boston native, I was seriously confused to what was so great about diners? Well, Victoria's was pretty awesome. Their menu is gigantic for one thing, I normally hate big menus but it just seems fitting for Victoria's. Their 3 egg omelettes are HUGE and stuffed to the brim. They give plenty of food with every breakfast special so much that my two buddies could NOT (GASP!) finish their plates. I didn't get breakfast and got a chicken ceasar sandwich with fries - decent, nothing crazy special. They do need to lighten up on the dressing though, it kept dripping all over when I picked it up. I also ordered a mango smoothie, it says their smoothies are made from fresh fruit but the way it tasted makes me suspect that the mango had been sitting in a can of syrup for a while. My two friends raved about the black and white milkshakes - which isn't on the menu but our server Juan was nice enough to oblige.The guys and I also tried the buffalo sticks (like mozzarella sticks cept with buffalo sauce) which Juan said were pretty good - OMG so gross and not worth the $6.99 for 6 sticks. Don't get those. Overall, the diner is pretty charming with old school Marilyn Monroe pictures on the walls. I must have driven past this place a hundred times. The guys were more than satisfied. I'm glad that the guys made me go in and try it out.
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SR F.

Victorias has changed to new hands.. really not quite the same, but still worth a trip after shopping at south bay and going home to cook is too much!.. Victorias is a must .. you will not be disappointed.. always fresh, reaasonable prices, well prepared.. and unique.. Try the egggplant fries.. never had had these elsewhere and they are yummy! The corned beef is cooked on premises and rivals michaels in brookline, everything we ahve tried is great here! The cinnamon roll will kill you.. but you will die happy. Service is always very good and professional, ambiance is just what a diner should be.. great place to stop and grab a quick and tat lunch, dinner or breakfast.
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Jen H.

I've been back to Victoria's a few times since my initial review... and this time I was sober. Still tasted great, so that was awesome.... breakfast 24 hours a day... really chill laid back server, and not too expensive. Two. Thumbs. Up.
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Tracie M.

After a night of partying like crazy Victoria's was the best place to nurse drunkiness with a plate full of food. I had bacon, pancakes, home fries, eggs, and a lot of other fattening yet hearty breakfast foods. The service was pretty quick even though it was very crowded on a Saturday night (well early Sunday morning) and I would definitely recommended this spot for when the night is just too fun to end your stomach is craving more than the 24-hour McDonalds drive-thru right down the street... :)
(5)
D J.

Killer old school diner, everything I have had was awesome. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. they serve alcohol too.
(5)
Sara B.

My Favorite!!! We go almost once a week an often order the same thing...The Rehab!! 5 stars no doubt! Clean friendly and fabulous prices! Can't wait to return
(5)
D M.

The Victoria is near my old house and Jesse and I used to have spurts of going there a lot. We often come here when we are entertaining children, because they have something for everyone. It has all the things a diner should have.....good breakfasts, cheap coffee, and grumpy waitresses that call you "hon". I don't ask for much, and those are the things that make me happy when I am at a diner. 10/6/7 Update! They have a new HUGE menu with lots more options that range above and beyond the standard diner fare. I need to try the nutella french toast. We had burgers for lunch today that were AWESOME. The service seemed a little nicer, but still a little on the slow side. They have also brought back the oldie's music, which disappeared last winter with the appearance of tv's. The tv's were on, but the music was playing and much appreciated.
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allison w.

Last night after checking our Louis C K @ The Orpheum, my boyfriend and I headed over to Victoria's Diner in South Boston for some late night gluttony. I had been there once before over the Summer and remembered that this would be the perfect place for us to hit up late night after the show. I love this place. Boston is a place where everything closes early. Boston kind of sucks, in that way. The first time I was there with a friend, I ordered a chocolate milk shake and a bacon,egg and cheddar breakfast sandwich. Awesome crispy home fries on the side. A true stoner's delight! YUM. Last night I ordered another chocolate milk shake....they are really really good, complete with whip cream and chocolate sauce on top. I tend to be a creature of habit and always get the same things so I decided to mix it up a little for once and I got the banana bread french toast with honey and bananas' on top. It's so sweet and flavorful than you ALMOST don't need any maple syrup. Like a total fat ass though, I naturally put some on there.... My boyfriend ordered the mac n cheese with 4 cheeses. He loved it. I could barely finish what I had, and I sadly didn't even taste his. It looked pretty killer. We got there around 1:30am just before the shit show really begins at 2am. Our waiter Malcolm was a really nice guy and genuinely seemed like he wanted us to have a great experience there. I love great service and with us, it goes a long way.... The staff has to deal with a lot of late night riff raff, and yet they all seemed really chill towards everyone. Not an easy task, and you know this if you have restaurant/waiting experience. They have cool music playing, clean bathrooms and flat screen televisions with sports on. What could be better than that ???? The next time I go there I really want to try the Nutella Smothered!!! Description: Three slices of Texas Style cut thick sliced bread with Nutella smothered in between each slice,,,,,FUCK YEAH Also the eggplant french fries sound so tasty......and to really finish yourself off why not throw a blueberry pie milk shake down your fat face! Enjoy.......
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Aretha B.

Am I the only person who doesn't like this place? Greasy, uninspired. Serves those translucent, paper thin slices of bacon. I hate those. It's like the south st. diner, except less crowded, farther out of town, and not open 24 hours.
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Matthew A.

I like this place a lot. Wonderful homemade corned beef Hash NOT out of a can. Get that fried up with some eggs overeasy. ALso like that they are open later and free parking in a lot. Yes! ALso can order non breakfast menu items during breakfast!!! Yay!
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Stephanie R.

Excellent - food. I had the Lemon Pepper Trout with Pilaf and Butternut Squash, my husband ordered the Turkey Dinner with stuffing, Mash, BN Squash and Cranberry Jelly. Our daughter had a little bit of both off our plates! First let me say that any place this far North that has fresh brewed Iced Tea will earn a place in my heart. As a Texan, that is something I drink with soup. When it's made well - like this was, it just feels good. My husband's coffee was fresh and tasty, and we both LOVED the Butternut Squash that at came as a side with our meal. A++++ What we were pretty unhappy with was the service. We went at about 4 p.m. and the place had about 3 tables on each side. There were 2 servers one for each side of the diner, the hostess and the manager. It tookd about 10 minutes for anyone to come to our table and take our order. Our server was very nice, and brought our drinks quickly, as well as my side salad. However, when the meal came out, I didn't have the rice pilaf that came with my meal and it took him another 5 minutes and a reminder to bring the rice and the extra plate and spoon for my daughter that we had asked for when we ordered. My husband had to remind him twice for a coffee refill, after the server had asked him if he wanted one. When the meal was wrapping up, I asked for a tea refill and the menu to look at the desserts. It was another 5 minutes before we could get his attention again, and we just asked for the check. He brought it another 5 minutes later, and I reminded him about my refill which took him a few minutes to bring. Not sure if he was overwhelmed, or just a bit distracted, but was a bit annoying. C- I would recommend going because of the robust menu and delish food. The service was lacking, but I will give it another try to see if perhaps it was just this server's bad day or he is a novice.
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Gail L.

Great little diner...redone a few years ago...much better now. Used to be a "cop shop" and a senior citizen favorite...bland "turkey" plates and iceberg lettuce salads with the unpleasent scent of urine on the side...not any more. Good food whether breakfast, lunch or dinner. Mixed clientel too. Don't see that in many places. Old, young, gay, straight, black, white..all eating together...very nice.
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Veronica A.

It's a diner! A diner! I love diners. I love the possibilities. And Victoria's is fantastic. The menu is huge. It's open 24 hours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. The food is always good. The waitstaff is always friendly and quick. The food is moderately priced. They also have alcohol if you had a bad day. I have yet to make it for breakfast, but I love it for dinner. Dinner at my favorite Diner, life just doesn't get much better.
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Dan S.

A Mass ave staple. The food is good here with a wide variety of dishes. The focus of this diner is comfort food and done well as diners go.
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tom m.

Decent little diner, best breakfast and lunch for the for the area. Quick and friendly service. Try a price of pie
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Shan C.

Late night BEST! Great price, and surprisingly friendly service.. I will never forget about this place for a great breakfast or late night place to grab some bites..
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Rozina K.

We've driven by this place a few times and decided to stop in for breakfast this weekend. I was very impressed! The diner was clean and very, very busy with at least 7-8 groups of people waiting for tables. And they had multiple plasma TVs!! What is that about? The menu was huge with tons of options and something to offer for every taste. I ordered a egg and cheese breakfast sandwich, which came with breakfast potatoes. Both were very good. While I wasn't in the most adventurous of moods this particular day, I did see a lot on the menu that I would want to go back and try. Our waitress was very nice and even funny. She joked with us despite being very busy. Definitely made me feel very welcome. Minus one star for not accomodating my request for a breakfast burrito, which they said the would have done on a less busy day. Whatev, I guess I understand but I'm still taking a star off cuz I can.
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Kristin S.

I am still very sad that I ate here (with co-workers) after a morning of driving around, because I was feeling carsick, and could not order what I wanted; namely the nutella french toast. However, the boring salad I ate was excellent, and my co-workers all also thoroughly enjoyed their meals. The place has a great vibe, and the ambiance is kitschy and fun. I will definitely return!
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Nicky Y.

Easy to get to, pretty good parking, and big portions of real good food. The waitresses are quick with your food and drinks and spot-on with our orders, not to mention they're very pretty :) all around an A+ and I'm a big breakfast fan
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willis V.

Best late night food around. I've only had the breakfast food but it really is the best.
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Fiona O.

Victoria's, oh how I love you so. I always get G's favourite. And it never lets me down. French toast with a moutain of strawberries, blueberries, and bananas with a sea of syrup and a pile of butter = heart-attack heaven. I am in love. Only thing is that I am annoyed with is the fact that they can't split the check more than two ways (why?!) and the milkshakes are...not good. Retro vibe + interior is always a plus :)
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nicole h.

ordered from here for years now! never tryed anything but there breakfast always especially the pancakes and home fries usually better for takeout though since parking is so hard to find place is always packed and they have a tiny parking lot
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Marc H.

A great little truck stop in the no man's land section of Boston south of Newmarket Square, Victoria's Diner has decent food, good prices, and crusty but efficient servers. I mostly go for breakfast and have had lunch there once or twice. Looking forward to having dinner there one of these nights.
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T K.

Good Place. Not too expensive and A LOT of food. Excellent service. This place made it on my favorite restaurants in MA list. Ok, so I realized that I only like going to this place on the late nights. For some reason late nights just taste better to me.
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Chelsea J.

Ok, there are a few ways to go with Victoria's, which may be for the best. I'll try to make this to the point 1- going during the week- they have a huge menu, everything is pretty good, it's never crowded, the staff is super friendly 2- going for breakfast/lunch on the weekend- fine enough, there might be a wait but usually it's not too long. The lot fills up quickly so park in the middle of the street with the other cars. limited menu though, not a huge fan, even though we end up coming here pretty regularly 3- going to late night/24 hour scene- one of the only places open after bars, so that's cool. the night menu is even more limited, and the prices are higher (think like $4 more for a burger than the regular menu). I said I would make this brief, however, I must share one awful story that knocks the place way down. Being from the midwest, where diners are plentiful and friendly, I mistakenly assumed Victoria's would be like a real diner. In a real diner it's not weird for people to camp out all night studying and nursing a cup of bottomless coffee. So one day, during finals, we needed a place to go after every coffee shop/library nearby had closed. We went to Victorias, told the hostess we would be studying for a long time, and got a booth in the corner. Either this isn't common practice of the hostess didn't tell the waitress, because she was pretty annoyed with this whole situation. The main problem, however, was that I want to say around 10ish, we ventured into the bathroom and, of the two stalls, one was completely full of vomit. No idea how long it was there before we went in, but I do know it was still there around 2 when we left. Maybe it's just me, but four hours is a long time for none of the staff to notice/clean up some vomit
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Cosmo X.

Read the rewies and went for dinner.. Everythings was good!! The meatloaf, mashed potatoes and asparagus were perfect!! The onion rings for an appetizer were perfect!! The dessert was very good fresh etc... I will go back again!!
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Brian D.

11/07 UPDATE They updated the menu. It's got the same diner stuff with a whole lot more breakfast options now, like a full line up of poached egg/Benedict options and some new creative stuff like a breakfast BLT - which is a serious winner. Oh, the home fries are the shits now as well. GET THE TURKEY DINNER WITH GRAVY!!! the best gravy around, just give it to me in an IV drip... Or if infusing gravy into your bloodstream isn't your thing try something else, see if I care. This is a true diner, nothing fancy at all. It's down by the South Bay shopping area and all the packing plants so it gets a good deal of traffic. All sorts come through here, EMT's, construction guys, shoppers, south enders etc. Personally, when i'm not booting the turkey gravy i'm usually getting the burger or hash and eggs which will each do just as much damage to the ol ticker. Oh yeah, and if you want a beer with dinner you are in luck.
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Ingrid F.

When I walked into this place, it looked like any other diner. But the food ended up being really really good! I ordered the Florentine Vecchio omelette which was made with spinach, tomato, mozzarella and parsley. I was expecting cheap grated mozzarella but it was actually made with real fresh mozzarella! It was delicious. I would definitely come back here again to try other things on the menu.
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Katharine K.

This place is awesome. The service is always so friendly and attentive and the food is great and reasonably priced. I can never choose between breakfast or a sandwich!! Both are great options and they aren't afraid to make substitutions (sweet potato fries - yum!) at no extra charge. The fact that nutella has made its way onto the menu should draw you in in itself!!
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Katia M.

One morning I'd gotten a late start and so Mike's was packed. Thinking on my feet, I remembered that Mike's was affiliated with Vic's Diner down on Mass Ave, so we headed down there instead. There was still a bit of a wait, but the space was bigger, so we didn't wait long. While the home fries weren't on par with Mikes, everything else was pretty good, from the French toast to the omelettes. However, the ambiance just wasn't quite the same, and where we were sitting was right up in another tables' grille, which wasn't ideal. But, in a pinch, it's a solid breakfast spot.
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Sheila M.

I think the place deserves 3 stars but gave it 2 just to balance out all the overly positive reviews. Someone pointed out that cops eat there, so it must be good food. And indeed we saw two hefty staties mounting their motorbikes as we entered the diner. But who said cops have good taste? They probably eat there because they get to eat free in exchange for keeping an eye on the place (it's open 24 hrs on weekends and is located in a somewhat sketchy area). On to the food. They have about 100 items on their glossy menu that paints a delicious picture. But our food didn't live up to the descriptions. They'd be better off concentrating on far fewer items and making them taste consistently better. First off, we were seated on a busy Saturday around 10:30 a.m. in the darkish back dining room. Only two other groups were seated in the otherwise empty room, so I knew right away we were guinea pigs for the trainee waitress. Whatever, the food would be the same, we figured (by the way, this back room has wood paneling, carpeting, a small bar area and these blocky yellow glass chandeliers - big ups for old fashioned diner ambiance). I ordered Strawberry/Candied Walnut pancakes with bacon as a side and my b.f. ordered Vanilla Yogurt Texas french toast with blueberries. Our waitress was friendly and doing her best (obviously a newbie). She brought coffee, which I had heard was good but was pretty much yukky (typical of many Boston diners). Then she brought our orders and they gave my b.f. yogurt blueberry pancakes, not french toast. He sent it back and we shared my pancakes, which were OK (candied nuts and berries were good) but kinda heavy, not light and fluffy, as 4 or 5 star cakes should be (try Mul's Diner in Southie for "light and fluffy"). Finally the french toast arrived and I was astounded - it was four tiny pieces of triangular cut bread that looked like Wonder bread. Texas french toast is supposed to be THICK! I wondered if they ran out and were just replacing that bread with regular bread. It tasted like nothing special and really fell short of the mouthwatering description of it on the glossy menu. Also, the bacon was fatty and decidedly uncrisp. So we were disappointed and I'm not sure I'll go back. If you'd rather stay home and make your own French toast, try the following: Go get a loaf of Quinzani's soft French bread. Cut into 4" pieces, split each piece and fill with apricot preserves and cream cheese, which you've mixed up in a bowl. Batter with beaten eggs and cinnamon, fry until golden brown on each side and serve with crisp bacon. As the extremely annoying Rachel Ray says, "delish!"
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B B.

This was my first time at Victoria's and it did not let me down. Right down the street from our hotel and great breakfast food. The loaded waffle was delicious, as were the banana pancakes my girlfriend ordered. Possibly the best part was the corned beef hash side...it was absolutely incredible. Definitely check this place out if you are in the area.
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Rob W.

Excellent service and food. The grilled banana bread is fantastic and the french toast and omelette's are really good. Coffee is really good but the mugs are too thick, silly comment but it bothers every time I'm there. It gets packed on Sundays after 11 am but it's worth the wait.
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Dave S.

I've fond memories of this place, having ended up here most Saturday mornings growing up. There's nothing particularly standout about the food per se, but it's all good, and lands pretty solidly in the "comfort food" category. The clientele is pretty varied, but there's a pretty solid contingent of old folks and the boys in blue, as stated elsewhere. The bread pudding is yummy with a little coffee creamer.
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John C.

i've been to a lot of diners but not many make burgers like they do at victoria's.. and most importantly they have EGGPLANT fries, probably THE best thing since sliced bread. i've been to victorias about 9 or 10 times now and have only had to wait for seats once, it was about 10-15 minute wait but it was well worth it. breakfast: their fresh market omellette is the only thing that really stands out, it's fantastic. other than that, the breakfast isn't anything you can't get at every other diner in the world. watch out for their homefries though, i got some that were very very very overseasoned, it stunk up a storm. lunch/dinner: their burgers are fantastic. i've had all but 2 on the menu. if you like burgers you must try their burgers. the mac and cheese is pretty good as well service: pretty good, can be shaddy sometimes at night when there is no one in there and the waitstaff can chill and hang out with their friends. price: i think everything is pretty fairly priced, can't complain. especially since it was down the street from my place. i'm getting lazy on this review, mainly because the place is good and you should eat there.
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J. H.

This is one of my favorites for breakfast in Boston. After a recent remodeling they've lost the tacky pink booths in favor of a more retro decor. The corn beef hash here is the best I've had in town. It is homemade and not that stuff that comes out of a can. They offer a wide variety of omelettes and other typical breakfast fare. The clientele is a mix of South Enders, folks from Roxbury, and police officers. I've only once had a non breakfast item at Victoria's, it was the Pilgrim Sandwich (turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce). I wasn't that impressed. It would've been a lot better on a different type of bread. The service here is not the friendliest around, the waitresses often seem rattled and stressed, in typical diner fashion. There's plenty of parking as they have a free parking lot directly across Mass Ave. from the diner.
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Jillian Z.

rude rude rude rude rude. I actually didn't get to try the food here b/c the staff was so unaccomodating I walked out. I've worked in restaurants for over 15 years and was horrified by the staff when I walked in here the other day for lunch.
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Madeline C.

I am orgianlly from NJ so I know a good diner when I find one. Ever since the first day I walked into Victoria's I knew I found a replacement for the diners I so miss in New Jersey. When you go on the weekends they have a shorter menu but it still has a great selection. The Deconstructed and Rehab included eggs and pancakes or french toast. As far as I'm concerned Victoria's is the ONLY diner worth visitng in Boston.
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Jon B.

This place is just fabulous. The food is fresh, and the portions are absolutely massive. The place is also really, really cheap compared to other local eateries. The waitstaff is friendly and pretty quick. The place is a bit tiny, but I've never waited more than 5-10 minutes. Both the breakfast and lunch platters are great, I highly recommend the turkey club, or the waffles. Deliciousness. Parking is a bit of a pain in the ass though, but there's a lot of street parking around, or you could walk from South Bay.
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Foodie W.

Definitely my favorite diner in Boston...especially if Donna is waiting on our table!
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Mike J.

I dont see whats the big fuss for Victoria's Diner. I been here only once, and food is not that great at all. It not even worth this review.
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Stephanie V.

The food was OK but the service was the worst I have ever experienced. We ordered 4 meals but only got 2.5. When they brought the food, they told us that our side of fries was on its way (It wasn't) and we had to remind them that they also hadn't brought an entire meal. They promised that it would come too. Halfway through the meal, we reminded them again that we were still missing an entree and a side of fries. We got a blank stare followed by a promise of food to come. We never got it and couldn't even flag down our waitress to get our check. Awful. Worst place ever.
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Address : 1024 Massachusetts Ave
Boston, MA, 02118
Phone (617) 442-5965
Website https://www.victoriasdiner.com
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Opening Hours

Mon :6:00 am - 10:00pm

Specialities

Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : Yes
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Breakfast, Brunch
Parking : Street, Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : No
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes

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Victoria’s Diner

1024 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA, 02118

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