Cynthia's — Restaurant in Hampstead

The moment I stepped in, I felt welcome. Cynthia rushed around checking in on all the tables and making sure people were content. The staff was fantastic, always smiling when walking around, and I could tell they enjoyed their work. I sat at a random booth but it was recently wiped down and cleaned. Everything was spotless.

While the place was busy at 9am on a Saturday morning, I didn't feel rushed and I took my time order. A carnivore three egg omelet, and I couldn't help myself from trying the best breakfast burrito. I didn't believe anything could outshine the service, but the first bite into that burrito was like I was a child again eating a home cooked breakfast from my grandmother.

I must've had two or three refills and while I stuck around chatting with my company for about thirty minutes after I finished, I never felt like a burden or unwelcome. Cynthia and her staff were fantastic, and it was easy to see how much she cares about her business and the quality of food and service she provides.

On the way out, after running nonstop the entire time I'd been in the diner, she was finally taking a breath. She had sat down with what looked like some regulars and was having a conversation with a big smile on her face. She noticed my company I were leaving and she made a point to thank us for coming as we were at the door.

It's not close, I drove an hour to visit my friend and this was just a random stop, but today, the road less traveled, for me, made all the difference. I'll be back to try the rest of the menu, it was hands down the best breakfast I've...

This was the best tasting breakfast I can remember eating. I got the Alex something or other, with a grilled cornbread bottom and sausage and poached eggs with hollandaise sauce and it was astounding. When I say this, it's very clear the food was cooked by people who like making food. That's not always the case.

Cynthia runs this place well and it's clear she knows the flow of managing orders, keeping her cooks on a level pace, and keeping people happy at a lot of tables at once. She's the entire engine of how this thing thrives.

The place opens at 5:30am which is great for early risers, too.

The decor is interesting, but I suspect Cynthia knows her crowd very well and while this is my first time here, I suspect there are many regulars who come here often. And I will say that we were...

WOW you need to experience this for yourself!! What a quaint, beautiful restaurant. Cynthia has been serving her customers for over 30 years and now she finally opened up her own restaurant serving breakfast & lunch. We had breakfast and the homemade corn beef hash is by far the best I’ve ever had‼️ The amount of food on your plate is outstanding & the prices don’t come close to breaking your wallet. The coffee is delicious (I’m picky) and bottomless but you’ll never see the bottom of your cup!! You really need to check it out for yourselves. Hats off Cynthia & staff. This is our go...