Ernie's Lunch — Restaurant in Melrose

Ernie's is my favorite diner, bar none. Indeed, the day that we looked at the house we now live in, my wife and I went to Ernie's for lunch to talk over whether we were interested in buying the place. The fact that this place was nearby helped us decide to buy -- we liked the people working there, and the regulars, so much that we figured this was a neighborhood we'd be happy in.

It's not open nearly enough -- only Wednesday through Saturday -- but the food's as good, or better than, any other I've been to, and it's among the cheapest places I regularly go, too.

But my main reason for loving the place as much as I do is the people. Incidentally, if you get a chance, grab a bite there the Saturday closest to Halloween. Every year, they chose a theme and...

Ya so the people here are pretty great like everyone says. Super attentive and talkative. We chatted a while on the way out the door and enjoyed the conversation. The food is just like - well -fine but not something I can say I crave again. I cook breakfast often at home - pancakes, bacon, eggs and french toast - and this is really the very same thing. I guess when I go out I expect things to be a notch or two better and decadent. You know like bigger buttery pancakes, fluffier and giant egg servings, jucier thicker bacon and french toast that thick and covered with powdered sugar, and cinnamon. I may sound picky but this is pretty common! The food here is good - nothing...

If you're into little places that make you feel right at home, Ernie's Lunch is a must try.

My wife and I both got a full breakfast and a side of bacon and pancakes for only 28 bucks. It would have been roughly 40+ anywhere else. Food was fantastic as well!

And the service was even better than the food if you can imagine that!

Atmosphere may not be up your alley, it's an older spot and looks like such but once you walk in you'll either smile and sit down and have a great breakfast with incredible service, or you'll miss out lol

Either way Ernie's has become me and my wife's new favorite spot for breakfast (when we're lazy lol)...