Thursday, July 30, 2026

140/351: Reading

Half & Half

Non traditional Hollandaise kinda ruins the dish. Hash itself was decent. Also, server never asked which potatoes. I wanted home fries. No, I shouldn't have to ask afterwards.


"Nay!" 

Thursday, May 28, 2026

139/351: Georgetown

Cafe Sarina

No actual table service. Order at the counter and they'll bring out the food. 

Hollandaise was bland. I found it odd to have tomato slices under the hash. 

Potatoes are the frozen, pour out of a bag type.

"Nay!" 

Saturday, March 21, 2026

138/351: Stoneham

Pignone's

Good hash, Hollandaise was okay, a little dull, but, thicker than many others and no over lemon taste. 

One quibble, which is actually a bigger deal than you'd expect...but, the homefries were Not hot and actually a couple pieces were cold. At least they were in house cut potatoes.

Despite the chilly spuds, I'll give it a "Yay!" 

Friday, October 10, 2025

136/351: Topsfield

Bagel Bin Deli

Hollandaise was rather bland. Homefries had that orange tinge generic spice and were room temp at best. 

"Nay!" 

Wednesday, August 27, 2025

135/351: Boxford

Boxford Community Kitchen




This was a last minute change from initial plan. I actually called to check how late they serve breakfast. 1200, Noon. We were barely going to make it. Woman on the phone was willing to put in an order as long as I promised to show up... Of course! 

2 eggs bene came out within a couple minutes. 

Hollandaise is pretty good. Eggs were a little stiff.(I'm sure they'll do soft poach if ordered). So, I'll cut them a credit especially for being so polite. Unfortunately, the home fries don't get a free pass, frozen potatoes.. Yuck 🤮 

Cute spot with some outdoor seating. Coffee was good and they have WiFi.

So, I'll overlook the home fries since overall it's a nice spot for chow..."Yay." 

Friday, August 22, 2025

134/351: Becket

Neon Newt


Cute place. Tiny menu. Potential for daily specials, not for breakfast today. 

No worries, what we had was tasty. They also have beer/wine. And some baked goods, which was yummy. 

Wifi & tap n' pay 

"Yay!" 

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

133/351: Somerville

Mama Ana

Very unexpected chance for breakfast while at work. Pleasantly surprised. 

Eggs nicely poached, muffin was soft. Hollandaise wasn't very flavorful, but, better than the many bad tasting versions I've had. 

Potatoes were firm, not el dente, and didn't even need salt. Believe it or not, I even ate the greens. 

"Yay!" 

Saturday, March 8, 2025

132/351: Rowley

Agawam Diner

Cash only = automatic "Nay!" 

And the food wasn't worthy. Hash was supposed to be "homemade", I'd say more like modified canned hash. Homefries don't come with the dish, order separate. They were lousy, soft potatoes and the generic all spice. We didn't even get coffee refills. 

Definitely a "Nay!" 

Saturday, August 3, 2024

131/351: Tyngsboro

Dream Diner

Mimosa flight! 😁🥂... Kinda makes it an automatic "yay".

Food was fair. Hollandaise was good enough, not great. I'm not convinced the hash was homemade, seemed more like canned with a little added zing. Home fries were brown potatoes, but, they had that classic greasy spoon flavor, which is okay occasionally. 

With plenty of booze choices... That's always a winner... "Yay!" 

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

130/351: Middleton

Darya's

I wanted a lighter Benedict. Thought it would be good to get the Florentine... Yuck! Look at that spinach... BIG "Nay!" 

Sunday, June 23, 2024

129/351: Chicopee

Copperline Eatery


Hollandaise had weird flavor. Not sure what the hash was. Home fries mushy with that oily grill taste. 

Big, "Nay!" 

Saturday, June 22, 2024

128/351: Pittsfield

Misty Moonlight Diner

Eggs cooked proper. Hollandaise had some taste (better than many bland versions). Home fries weren't red bliss, but, obviously freshly chopped and served hot. (I've had a lot of cold potatoes).

So, it's a "Yay!

Friday, June 21, 2024

127/351: Worcester

Miss Worcester diner

Woot, woot... Big "Yay!"... Actually one of the best I've had anywhere. 

This is the Hawaiian (Spam & pineapple). Eggs nicely done. Hollandaise was tasty on the buttery side v. lemony. Home fries were red bliss. All delicious 😁

Friday, May 24, 2024

126/351: Great Barrington

So glad I discovered this place. Super cute having breakfast inside an antique shop and the food was very good. Eggs cooked nicely, Hollandaise was tasty and the home fries were ok. Not exactly my style of home fries, but, obviously not frozen. 

They're also opening a back patio that looks fun. 

Between the atmosphere and food it's finally a big, "Yay!"