Theo's Cozy Corner Restaurant

This is definitely a very welcoming place. If i lived in Boston, I'd be a regular there. It seems like a place that gets pretty busy and is absolutely worth the wait. I had steak, eggs and home fries which were very good. The staff seems to know a vast majority of their customers, which is really nice to see, and even as an out of towner, I'd love to come back if I am in Boston again. Pros: Friendly, welcoming staff Delicious food Cost is not crazy Clean place There is a restroom Cons: Street parking, which is very limited

I saw the high praise on yelp and TA and thought we’d give it a try, but as we were walking past all the Italian places in little Italy I started wondering if we’d made a mistake…surely we should eat at one of them? Then we saw how tiny it was and almost turned right around. But there was one table open right by the door, and I am SO glad we made the effort to squeeze inside! Everyone was so kind and accommodating, even though with a 2yo we weren’t the easiest guests. Theo came over and said hi to our little one several times and then surprised her with a Mickey pancake all decorated. She was so excited! It was so nice to have such a chill local place to be treated like family and it was worth the walk and the close quarters…all part of the charm. Also, the food was amazing. I’d sworn off keeping leftovers this trip just because of convenience, but you better believe I took home the several slices of French toast I didn’t finish. It was delicious and beautiful! The whole family felt the same about their meals.

First time visitor while in town for a wedding. We arrived to a crowded establishment. The place is small and tightly packed with people. We were met by friendly staff and immediate seating at the counter. We ordered the big boy (pancakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, and toast) and an omelette. Everything was good. The pancakes were better than IHOP. The food arrived fast and hot. The portions were nice and price was reasonable. They only take cash so have some on hand. Parking in the area is tight. We drove around for quite a while before finding a parking spot.

I had the breakfast special. It was pretty good. The only thing I didn't like was the cook. He would touch raw bacon and go immediately and touch somebody else's plate to put food on it.

If your looking for a super cool diner with good honest food. Then this your place. Loved everything about it. Warning, bring your A game as these portions are not for the faint hearted!!

Amazing place for early morning breakfast. Veggie omelette with Turkey bacon strips. Fantastic combination to kick start my day this morning. Small cafe. But worth visiting for Bostonians. Must try chef’s special homemade hot sauce.

The breakfast food was very good. Very clean and friendly service. Very welcoming. Western omelette and eggs Benedict hash both were great.

Found this little gem in the little Italy section. Doesn’t look like much from the outside, but the food coming from the inside is outstanding. Theo cooking on the grill makes magic. Great selections on the menu for breakfast. Prepared to order hot and fresh. Generous portions at a great price. Well, it is very small and cramped inside. It is also extremely welcoming and like home. Bring cash as they do not take credit cards and come early because the line starts quick. Highly recommend. I had to have special two eggs, bacon, potatoes,, and toast with coffee. Coffee was great and refills a plenty. My total bill was just over $15, which is extremely reasonable for Boston!

Came in on a Monday morning around 11 o'clock. It was fairly busy. We were greeted as soon as we walked in and our order was taken right away. The server we had was very nice ! She was very polite. Our food came out very quickly and it was delicious! We ordered the Picanha Steak Plate & Eggs Benedict. The steak plate was great! And the eggs Benedict, in my opinion, the hollandaise sauce was a bit runny, but still a great plate! If we are ever in the state again, we will definitely be back! SIDE NOTE : If you plan on eating here be aware that this restaurant is CASH ONLY!

Sometimes there is a wait and you might think it might not be worth it - just wait it out. Food is definitely worth the sometimes ~30 minute wait. Waking up slightly late on a weekend after a night of drinking and having a plate of eggs, sausage, home fries, toast and pancake in front of you is a very satisfying feeling. Pair that up with some diner coffee (don't take this the wrong way, I love diner coffee) and you feel like your world is complete. They also have this special in-house made hot sauce which can be a little hot at times, but it'll definitely provides a nice kick that helps you finish off that plate of food. Slightly crammed in there at times, but I think it just adds to the charm of this place. Can go wrong with a no frills diner that serve some awesome breakfast food! Have not tried their Brazilian items so will have to try them the next time I am there!

I visited Theo's based on the positive Yelp reviews, and I'm glad I did! Theo's is a small spot with a cozy, homely atmosphere. Just a heads-up, they only accept cash, which I didn't realize at first (but there's a small sign on a torn piece of paper inside, which I missed until I noticed everyone paying with cash). Thankfully, they were kind enough to let me go to the nearby ATM to withdraw money. I sat at the high-top area and ordered an omelet with white toast and hot chocolate. The hot chocolate came in a glass that I absolutely loved, and the omelet was good, though it could have used a little more salt and pepper. The server was friendly, and the owners (I think?) gave off a warm and welcoming vibe. Although it was a bit of a surprise with the cash-only policy, I would definitely return if I'm ever back in Boston to try out their lunch options!

Amazing food, great portions, and the price was the best part. The place is very cozy with the Italian feel that north side offers.

The food here is amazing. Every single bite of pancakes had chocolate chips and bananas. The bacon was crispy. The French toast was so good. And the steak and eggs were a hit too. The servers and staff were super friendly and helpful. We went with their suggestions and loved it so much we came back the next day for round 2. It's a cozy place as the name says but enough space for small and medium sized groups.

Here on vacation from Los Angeles and my wife and I were craving eggs and sausage and pancakes. Found this gem on Yelp and this place is so freaking delicious!! The bacon was perfect!! Super crispy and full of flavor. The eggs and home potatoes were full of flavor and the pancakes were out of this world. We will come back tomorrow that's how good this place is.

Found this little neighborhood gem of a cozy cafe located in little Italy that was open on Thanksgiving day until 2pm. Very nice genuine hospitality and a nice selection of sandwiches, breakfast and brunch items. Very friendly family and staff running it. Not too big but cozy! A neighborhood staple cafe with their own homemade hot spicy mustard that you can purchase a bottle of to take home!

We were looking for a place where the locals eat - and found it at Theos! It's not fancy - tiny inside - but food, service, and atmosphere were amazing! I had eggs with pancakes and sausage, wife had eggs with bacon and potatoes- both were very good. Coffee was hot and plentiful! If we lived in Boston, we'd be regulars here!

This cozy diner in the North End typically has a bit of a line, but it's worth it once you finally get in! It checks off all the boxes I look for when searching for a diner: friendly staff, good food, and reasonable prices.

Sausage was remarkable. Coffee was cheap and good. French toast was out of this world. Pancakes were tasty. The waitresses and cook were so sweet. Very tight place but we could call it cozy.

Theo's is a great place! Perfect for a good hungover breakfast and honestly always a very friendly staff. It's a little small so we usually get it to go! I've had a number of things on their menu including eggs Benedict, French toast, hash, pancakes, and a few others and every single one of them is made with that special diner-style love that you'd find at any good mom and pops diner. Overall - While living around the corner from it, I ate here a lot on the weekends and always enjoyed it!

Very cute little diner inside! Cozy as advertised in the name :) And service was very kind and good came out quickly Portion sizes were big! Got the steak and eggs breakfast plate. Eggs were nicely cooked, lots of nice fresh fruit, toast was good crisp! Hot sauce was fun to try. The steak was a bit tough and hard chewy but flavor still pretty decent

Theo's cozy corner is amazing. The food is delicious, good service and friendly staff...

This was a fun place. It's very very small (cozy) inside so if you're claustrophobic this isn't for you but if you like the hole in the wall vibe and good food this is definitely the place. Staff was fun and I liked hearing them speak Portuguese. Plus it's in a great part of town for other good food and things to see.

Food was not bad but very simple and overpriced. Nothing wrong with service and the place was nice and clean. Would recommend other places although still not bad

Enjoyed our breakfast here on a snowy/icy Wednesday morning. They are indeed ***cash only*** as the sign on the window says, so come prepared for that :) Food was solid, I got the breakfast special ($13.95 with a meat) and my friend got the corn beef hash ($17.95). Subtracting a star because our server forgot to bring our coffee until the end of our meal and double charged for my coffee (only $2.25 but it was supposed to be included in the breakfast special per their menu) and always feel awk asking for clarification haha but he ultimately removed the coffee charge from one of our orders. Coffee is served in those classic thick diner mugs which was a plus. Otherwise a cute spot to grab a solid breakfast in the North End. It wasn't too busy today, but I can imagine it could be harder to find a seat there on the weekends!

Omgosh! What a fun find. We were tired and hungry early in the am and stumbled upon this tiny family run breakfast spot. The portions were huge and delicious. The staff was sooo friendly and hard working. The place was packed from the time we arrived and well after we left. I hope to visit again!

It's a no frills North End diner that outperforms because they are very focused on what they do. Small capacity. Friendly service with large portions and well prepared food. Mostly breakfast/brunch based on what I saw. Coffee was surprisingly good. It's cash-only so plan accordingly. I did not try the Brazilian style breakfasts but the menu is pretty broad for a small place so it's a place you can return to. Their hot sauce is for real hot if you like that on your eggs. Corned beef hash was crispy without me having to order it that way (kudos!) and eggs were done exactly as I wanted.

This is what an authentic small Italian breakfast location in Boston's north end should be! The restaurant is true to its name: a cozy corner, seating about twenty people. The service was great, and the breakfast (eggs, bacon, toast) was perfect. It is hard to mess up this type of food, but the uniqueness of the location and family-owned business makes it something very special. Please enjoy!

BOM DÍA! Theo's is an amazing experience. My sons went right when they opened and there was no line; the rest of my family and I went later on around 10am and there was a line out the door. Regardless of the long line, the waitstaff was attentive and friendly to each of us and it is first come, first serve, rules. The restaurant ambiance is great - everyone was smiling because the food is so delicious! The prices are very fair, especially for a major city like Boston. They do have a restroom which is in the basement through the kitchen. I didn't mind it at all. Must try - hot chocolate - they steam it and fill it with a whipped cream float on top. We also had these items - THE BIG BOY - 3 eggs cooked to your liking with or without cheese, 3 sausages, 3 slices of bacon, and 3 pancakes. I chose scrambled with cheddar - it was all perfectly cooked. I consider myself an expert at cooking pancakes and these were equal or better than to what I am accustomed. CHOCOLATE CHIP PANCAKES with strawberries - amazing - kids went bonkers over it. The pancakes are thick and giant - I didn't see anyone finishing the pancakes because they are so huge. Syrup was on each table and was standard. CHICKEN QUESADILLA - grilled chicken, mushrooms, peppers, onions, and cheddar cheese - it was perfectly done! I highly recommend Theo's and they speak English and Brazilian Portuguese.

When they say Cozy they really mean it. There would always be a wait, but the cozy atmosphere was worth the wait. The menu has a little bit of everything g for everyone. I can't resist a corn beef hash w eggs. Crispy! Perfect eggs. The highlight of the meal though was their house made hot sauce...Brazilian hot sauce. So tasty.

Everyone here was very friendly. Was greeted with a smile. The breakfast was great. Large portions and very reasonable price Great menu options. Family run. Nice to support local

Maybe I'm just picky... didn't realize this place was cash only but should've been more prepared since a lot of places in the north end are. Had $33 bucks on me and my friend had $0, so we had to make the most of it for breakfast. My friend got a plain cheese omelet that we lovingly refer to now as "that sheet of paper". I think I got the hot Italian sausage and provolone omelet, and with the peppers and onions, it really reminded me of a combo pizza flavor in an egg, which was yummy. A good deal for something like $14, it came with coffee and home fries. It's a good price for some average food, and I love how it felt very local when we walked in early on a Friday morning. It felt like a place regulars come to grab a cup of Joe and a quick breakfast while catching up with some neighbors. A cozy corner indeed, but I just can't get over the sad looking cheese omelet. Oh and $33 was perfectly enough to cover the bill + tips.

Very good food, not only quality, but quantity. Small place, but they manage to accommodate people in there. I didn't like that it was cash only, though.

I had really high expectations for this place, but unfortunately it fell short for me. I enjoyed the coffee and the eggs, but that was about it. I ordered the French toast as well and was SO excited for it. To the eye, it looks realllllyyy good. To the taste buds...not so much. I was very disappointed. No flavor at all in the toast itself. I had to drown it in syrup in order to taste anything. It's like the batter the bread was dipped in had nothing to it at all. After seeing the reviews for this place, I was really excited to try it, but after my experience, I'm very hesitant to go back.

Don't come here!!!! It's just not worth losing this hidden gem! A/ small eatery, the food is just great, the service is kind. Quite possibly the best breakfast joint in the North End that doesn't break the bank!

This is the best breakfast that I've had in a while. Regina was our server and she was a joy. There were smiles and hellos upon arrival. It's a small spot so we are close. The ingredients were fresh. I didn't leave weighted down or uncomfortable. The food was amazing. It was seasoned. Perfect portions. Everyone finished their plates. The cappuccino was heavenly. Not only was it beautiful in presentation with whipped cream, but it was the best one that I've had in years.

Line out the door mainly due to there only being 30 seats inside. Probably looking at 300 square feet, including kitchen. Inside, I'm not exaggerating when I say it was pushing 95° in our little preheated oven of a dining room. There is a 90% chance your food will have the chef's sweat in it, so fair warning. Helps build character, so won't hurt. My personal biggest complaint was my omelette -- no bueno. Mushrooms were a bad choice for my in-omelette items, as these were canned pre-sliced mushrooms. Cheddar cheese would've made the omelette much better than the (I think provolone?) cheese they used, but that's just me. However, country potatoes were great, and my moms strawberry waffles were melt-in-your-mouth. Theo's is an experience, to say the least. Good spot to go to just to say you've gone to.

The food was amazing here we went for breakfast and I'll forever dream about the eggs Benedict. The best part of the restaurant are the people we came in after an all night flight my toddler refused to sleep on he was a mess and they all lovingly tried to cheer him up. I will come back every trip to Boston

From the moment we were greeted by "Renato" And our waitress... "Regina"...we knew we found the right place! My husband ordered the Italian sausage and pepper omelette which was AMAZING... so many flavors! and I ordered the egg sandwich on an English muffin with bacon! The best egg sandwich ever had!! (And I've had MANY!). Their housemade hot sauce was off the charts (VERY HOT)... we bought a bottle to take home!

Classic diner breakfast! Delicious all around but be prepared to wait outside if it's full and the inside is TINY. Worth it!

Theo's was absolutely cozy and worth the wait! Delicious breakfast served like we were in someone's home kitchen!

The Brazilian steak and eggs was killer Tons of food. Brought me back to my time in Rio

Tip: CASH ONLY! Make sure you bring cash. Seriously is a comfy corner for breakfast. They are a Brazilian hole in the wall with the sweetest staff ever! We ordered the super special which is pancakes, eggs, ham,bacon or sausage, toast & coffee. And also ordered a side of home fries. Eggs are over medium and for the mean chose sausage & whole wheat toast and pancakes were blueberry pancakes. Honestly it is a lot of food at first it doesn't look like a lot but when you get started it becomes a lot which is a good thing. The pancakes are fluffy and the blueberries were nice and sweet. Home fries were crispy and sausage too! They make a homemade hot sauce which is a flavorful and a nice hint of spice too. Such a beautiful little spot. Would recommend to visit!

Yum. Yum. Yum. Once inside...you understand the reason called cozy. Good place. Burch was awesome and...decent beer prices if you are thirsty.

What a lovely place. Classic American breakfast. Hole in the wall place. The staff are wonderful people. I want to go back everyday now. It's CASH ONLY so prepare. Also prepare to see a line.

Food was amazing, after a short wait outside the food came quickly & was terrific!! Staff was quick to get our order as well

Has to be the best breakfast place in Boston ! When you come up to the restaurant, there's going to be a line, there's a line for a reason. The food is exceptional. I absolutely love this place. The service is exceptional, the food is phenomenal and the entire staff is incredibly friendly. This is a must visit when you come to Boston. Have some patience and wait in the line it's worth it ! HUGE portions and the omelettes are super large. Don't miss the opportunity to eat here.

When the rain started in Boston, we ducked into Theo's. We sat out the rain and ate some amazing food! Half of the group wanted breakfast, the other half wanted lunch. That was no problem at Theo's! The portions were large and the staff (including Theo) was so friendly and attentive. We loved the experience and will return!

Worth every minute of the wait outside in the cold. Very small place with about only 6 tables and yet the line wraps around the block. The foot is amazing!

My friends and I made plans to get lunch at a local place and I found Theo's through Yelp. As we walked up, we noticed a small line and the restaurant was full, which felt like a great sign for the quality of the restaurant. After waiting approximately 20 minutes, we were seated at the counter. Come prepared for a tight space, yet the quaintness feels perfect for a family owned and cozy restaurant. The staff are attentive and extremely kind. I ordered the Chocolate French Toast with a side of home fries and sausage, while my friends ordered the Steak and Eggs breakfast plate and Corned Beef and Hash breakfast plate. None of us has a thing to complain about! All three of us thoroughly enjoyed the food. We were all impressed with how flavorful and large the dishes were, given how reasonably priced they are. While we were there for brunch, we also noticed they had Italian dishes (perfectly fitting, given its location in the North End), as well as Portuguese dishes. There are a multitude of options for anyone! I posted about having brunch at Theo's on my Instagram story and had so many friends express interest in either going in the future or having gone in the past with overwhelming positive experiences. I'm excited to return again soon!

Great cozy brunch spot! The food was delicious but make a note that the restaurant is cash only!

The food is so flavorful Brazilian steak and eggs so good. It's great to sit at the bar and watch the master chef at work. Such a cozy spot.

The Brazilian Fish Stew was awesome! The fried tilapia & homemade hot sauce was too! The staff is super friendly. If it's too hot, you can unbutton your shirt. I love the fact that this amazing Brazilian restaurant is in the heart of The North End, Boston. It's a really fun place.

Excellent!!!You Have to come to this little but amazing breakfast place. It was delicious. Note:cash only.

Deep In to old Boston lies the best breakfast place I've ever had theo was super nice we got our food really fast I basically inhaled the fries and the burger was really awesome

Theo's Cozy Corner was a hit! The ambience is cute and personal, giving off a comfy family feel. The food was delicious--homemade goodness that made for the perfect bite before we wrapped up our Boston trip. We ordered the Big Boy Breakfast, Hamburger, and the Breakfast Special, and everything was fantastic! Thank you to the staff for the welcoming hospitality and the wonderful breakfast. Highly recommend!

We stopped by here for a quick bite after a 3 hour walking tour in the Freedom Trail. Fast and efficient service. We had a cheeseburger with fries and a side salad. All food was excellent and tasty.

Amazing service, amazing food! It was yummy, best pancakes I've ever had, very nice staff and sweet sense of community, such a fun play to visit, would definitely come back!