Olympian Diner Restaurant — Restaurant in Braintree

I have driven by the Olympian Diner hundreds and hundreds of times – it’s easy to miss on Washington Street and I’ve been thinking about stopping in for quite some time so last Sunday my wife and I stopped in for breakfast. We got there at ~7:30 so there wasn’t a crowd yet but there were quite a few people already there. We got a booth (the booths have hooks for your jackets/coats so you don’t have to put them on the seat with you, which is a very nice touch IMHO) and checked out the menu. I ordered eggs, home fries, toast and coffee and my lovely bride had honey cinnamon French toast. Everything was very good and my wife especially enjoyed her French toast. The restaurant is very clean with lots of tables and booths and counter service. They have a nice variety of breakfasts, including sandwiches, griddle items, waffles, etc. and I thought the prices were very reasonable – I would even say that they are priced lower than many other places on the South Shore.

I checked out their menu and they have quite an eclectic assortment of meals and specialties for lunch and supper. Chicken wings, sandwiches galore, sirloin tips, pasta dishes, seafood, kebobs, salads, etc., etc., etc. I am very impressed by the variety of the food they serve throughout the day and I plan to stop there for lunch in the next couple weeks to check it out. Definitely a great place for breakfast and I would bet that they serve great food for lunch and supper as well.

There’s parking along Washington Street and I heard one of the waitresses mention to a patron there that they can park in the CVS across the street. There’s also a municipal parking lot around the corner – maybe a 2-3 minute walk to the restaurant.

I will definitely visit the Olympian Diner again and look forward to delving into their extensive menu.

Oh – and it’s cash only and they do have an ATM machine near...

I recently discovered this cozy diner in my neighborhood and decided to stop by for breakfast on a Saturday morning. Right away, I noticed it’s a cash-only spot, but luckily, there’s an ATM conveniently located inside. We were able to grab seats at the bar without much wait, which was a nice surprise.

The service was excellent—the staff was friendly, attentive, and always ready to help. I especially appreciated the bottomless coffee refills, a classic diner touch that made the experience even better. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, filled with families and kids, making it feel wholesome and nostalgic—exactly what you’d want from a local diner on a weekend morning.

We loved it so much that we went back on Monday for Presidents’ Day, and despite being busy as always, the service remained just as great. The consistency in both food and hospitality really stood out.

If you’re looking for a classic diner experience with great food and friendly service, this place is a must-visit. I’ll definitely be coming back again and highly recommend it to anyone...

Instead of spending a 12 hour layover in the Logan airport we decided to rent a car and drive down to Plymouth, our stomachs grumbled as we drove south so we pulled off on the next exit which happened to be Braintree, we drove down the quaint Massachusets streets in awe at the green plant life and great architecture of these old houses. (Note... we are from Arizona so any plant life is magical.) After not finding a place to eat we stopped and did a quick search for "breakfast near me" on Google. We were two blocks from the Olympian Diner and headed over.

The waitress was fantastic, very personable, told us fun stories, introduced us to 'Fluff' (which we didn't know was a brand of marshmallow cream), and was very attentive to us. Our food came fairly quickly and the food was delicious. It was better than any diner we have ever been to. Hands down. Felt like we stumbled into a families house and were welcomed and sat down and given home cooked food. Easily the best diner around and I haven't even been...