Murph's Place — Restaurant in Norwood

This place used to be a great little hidden gem. Sadly the only thing worse than the service is the food. We used to go here regularly as we felt it was one of the best breakfast spots we had found regardless of price (which are very affordable). But if it is inedible or poor quality, then price isn’t even a consideration. We went there this morning. This is one of those local hole in wall places with the super cheap silverware, mismatched plastic cups and hand written checks. Tables are crowded and the access to the bathroom is filled with storage. How this is allowed legally is beyond comprehension as it is wheelchair inaccessible. There are multiple menus offering a wide variety of breakfast and lunch items. However the menu descriptions and the actual food is not in sync. In some cases the customer is made aware such as a notice on each table advising a 50 cent additional cost to egg dishes, and sometimes not. Sausage and bacon list an order as 4 pieces yet when it arrives it is only 3 even though the price is the same. The coffee is weak, cold and flavorless. We should have realized we were in trouble when it took longer to get the coffee than it did to get the breakfast. A obvious sign it was precooked and sitting out back. My wife ordered Ham & over easy eggs with wheat toast and home fries. The eggs were raw, the whites runny and uncooked. The ham was over cooked to the consistency of jerky and had a soured taste the homefries lacked any seasoning except that from a dirty grill. Even the toast was simple warmed bread, not even toasted. I ordered a Belgian Waffle fully expecting the fresh crispy crunchy treat I had become accustomed to receiving here. Sadly what I received was a rubbery sponge that was obviously previously cooked (not sure if it was even cooked today) then microwaved. It was so bad the the cheap knife could not even cut through it much like the ham steak. The 3 (not 4) sausage were obviously left on the grill burning from earlier this morning; one side looked dried and shriveled and when turned over they were completely black and burnt. So much so, that I was left wondering if it was done intentionally in an attempt to try to hide how badly they were burnt. My over easy eggs were also raw. When you cut the white part you certainly don’t expect it to run all over the plate!. We attempted to flag down our server without any sight of her. After several minutes we got the attention of another server who went out back to get her. There were 6 other tables in the place at the time so I’m guessing service to customers is not a priority. We explained the problem with the eggs, ham and sausage. She apologized and took them back, quickly returning with replacements. The replacements were just as bad as the originals, once again cutting into the egg white to have it run all over the plate. The ham and sausage were the exact same one just partially hidden under the eggs. Once again we pushed the plates away and explained once again the still uncorrected issue to the server. She once again apologized took the plates away and brought the check! Clearly we were not getting breakfast there this morning. Bottom line $30 for two cups of weak coffee and a soggy waffle! The number one reason customers stop going to businesses is some feeling of indifference or lack of quality. Needless to say, although we really liked and supported Murph’s Place in the past, we won’t be going back. Hope they fix it before others...

Murph's Place has the distinction of being one of the bright lights that is breakfast in Norwood. Open at 6:00 AM most days, it is accessible to most commuters.

The omelette and hash browns were put together well, and packaged in a styrofoam clamshell tray for to-go. Food was good and warm, even when not opened for about a half hour.

Menu selection offered the traditional American breakfast options, most of the breakfasts had hash browns and toast included.

If you are looking for allergen friendly foods, this place offers less, but with good menu selection, the risk could be minimized.

A.good part about Murph's is that it is close to the Norwood commuter rail station and close to major roadways, so you don't have to plan too far ahead to get a decent breakfast, call ahead if you can, and remember, this place...

I went here for the first time for breakfast while killing time at Norwood Hospital. I instantly had a positive response to the decor and atmosphere. It was bright, spacious, and had a good homey theme. I was caught off guard by the whole 'cash-only' thing but there was an ATM inside the restaurant so it was really no trouble. My main reason for such a high rating is the food. Making a decision was not easy thanks to the many unusual but mouth watering selections. I finally made up my mind and went with steak tips. Expecting mediocrity, I was floored by the quality of the meat. It was so good, I couldn't help but share with my co-diners. I will be going here again to try some of the more...