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The Paramount

Breakfast Spot, Diner, and Café$$$$

Beacon Hill, Boston

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The Paramount

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Ranked #1 for French toast in Boston
This breakfast spot is famous for their pancakes. It's one of the most popular in the city!
"I've tried the caramel Banana french toast it was amazing !"(14 Tips)
"Best Fresh Caramel and Banana French Toast in town!!!!"(4 Tips)
"Really delicious and one of the best pancakes I've ever tried."(70 Tips)
"French toast, pancakes, huevos rancheros all on point."(9 Tips)

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Abdulhakim SabrAugust 2, 2017
I tried rhe pancakes with banana and strawberries cooked inside. Really delicious and one of the best pancakes I've ever tried. Come early so you don't have to wait long in line.
Upvoted Mar 25
John DoyleAugust 23, 2015
Be patient if there is a wait, it is well worth it. Don't get miffed at their seating policy either, as crazy as it seems it really does work. The staff is very pleasant for such a busy environment!
Simon KratzerDecember 30, 2016
Wait in line, place your order, get seated. Very performant! The cobb salad is massive and the pancakes delicious. Add fresh fruits for only 4$.
reza setiawan رضا ستياوانSeptember 20, 2019
The best breakfast place in Boston. You have to come here at least once during your visit. My fave is sausage egg with homemade fries and toast.
المهره الصعبه ماهي لأي خيالJune 10, 2017
Historically busy place, worth the wait. Simple yet delicious American breakfast. Very fast service once you get to order.
Alex RainertAugust 23, 2014
Really excellent diner fare for breakfast (pictured: huevos rancheros) and lunch. It'll look chaotic when you get there. You gotta just get online on trust the system -they run a tight ship in there.
Bashayer ♒️April 17, 2019
French toast is really good , the black coffee is so tasty and of course eggs your way is the main thing here. Perfect breakfast spot but it’s a bit crowded
Richard RevillaApril 5, 2013
Weekend breakfast line can last 45 minutes as the line forms outside the restaurant and wraps around inside the entire place. There will be a seat for you promise. You'll love the food. Mimosa time.
Kevin KlosDecember 1, 2015
Unique setup. You wait in line, then order, then are seated. It works though and the pancakes & eggs are great! Try it out! This place has been here a long time.
Ashley MeadMarch 31, 2019
Fresh ingredients make the simple food they serve taste so yummy! Breakfast burrito was perfection. Pancakes looked and smelled wonderful. Come early when you’re not rushed and enjoy the experience!
Vul PeculaFebruary 10, 2018
A captive audience is a beautiful thing. $9 for two eggs home fries and toast! Meat & coffee pushes over $15! Take the T to Quincy! You'll have the same, afford the tip and come home with change.
Molly KoonceSeptember 16, 2015
Absolute MUST for breakfast. From the refreshing fresh squeezed OJ to the to-die-for, one-of-a-kind caramel banana French toast it is just perfection and should be voted the best bfast in the city!
Hector RodriguezMarch 10, 2021
Any French toast is delicious! Pancakes are different, in a good way, with a little corn flour in them. The salty whipped cream was just outstanding!
ReemJuly 27, 2016
Long lines, but it moves very fast! Gluten-free options and fluffy pancakes! A great way to start your day!
Noah DellaPietroOctober 6, 2016
Been here 10+ times
This place is hands down the best place to eat breakfast in boston. The food is cooked right in front of you, service is fantastic, and the food is absolutely incredible!
Enryqwe LopesJanuary 5, 2018
Best breakfast in USA 🇺🇸 fresh ingredients, warm welcoming atmosphere. Really the best.
I YooAugust 6, 2013
The pancakes were, hands down, the best I've ever eaten. Enjoy the unusual setup (line up, order, get your food, then sit) for the experience that it is. The food was delicious & worth the wait!!
Jake SmithApril 6, 2014
Order a side of real Vermont maple syrup for your order. It's worth the extra charge to have the warm, velvety sweetness cascading over your pancakes. I'm being poetic because it's that good.
RashadAugust 21, 2014
Worth it! Be there and try the Caramel French Toast... You will eat a best brunch food ever..btw, the line can tells how popular the place is ;)
Leanne WillmotMarch 11, 2017
Banana and caramel French toast is super delicious! The service is amazing and they were very accommodating with us and a baby to say how busy they were.
Deborah CaldwellJanuary 5, 2016
It has great food,but very small and the lines are long. They did move pretty fast but you might be left with no place to set for a few minutes. This is no place for a quiet breakfast. Just delicious
Hanan MalJune 27, 2018
Always love paramount & we still enjoyed the food but our last trip was ruined by a nasty&unprofessional waitress,arguing with us as we gave her the wrong number of people in our party by mistake..
ClaudioApril 20, 2015
The pancakes were great! This place is so cozy and very tasty; also the Belgian waffle and the potatoes were so good!
Jeff ColwellAugust 7, 2019
One of the best breakfast spots of the entire trip. Don’t let the line fool you. It’s worth it!
Heba AbdellaAugust 11, 2017
The food was good yet the most impressive thing is the system that they have for ordering and turning tables and also the place has a very vibrant feel and charm to it.
RashadAugust 21, 2014
Brunch fooood! The French Toast with that sweet caramel&fruits on top of it just make you feel like you are in heaven! Highly recommend this place..
Cian Mac MahonApril 6, 2015
Amazing blueberry pancakes - stump up the extra few dollars for the Canadian Mabel syrup for sure. The house fries are great too.
Hanan MalSeptember 15, 2016
This is one of y favorite breakfast spots in Boston, pancakes are great, Huevos Rancheros is a must at least once
Ariadna GranéApril 12, 2015
Delicious Brunch!! We had Breakfast Sandwich, Caramel Banana French Toast, Omelet and Vanilla Oreo Smoothy! Huge line, but it is worth it!!!
Kristina BuenafeJanuary 26, 2013
Get the pancakes. I am usually an egg person through and through, but seeing the pancakes on the griddle gave me am uncontrollable craving, so I got one pancake with my eggs. Now I wish I got three!
JaclynMarch 29, 2017
Been here 5+ times
Tried the buttermilk pancakes 🥞 topped with 🍓and I was so over the moon about it. I am planning to head back soon 💕🍴🥄
Léna Le RollandNovember 28, 2017
Not exactly what we expected, you have to line up to order your food and then sit. Food was good tho, will definitely be back
Jordi LlobetDecember 9, 2016
Been here 10+ times
I went for dinner. Amazing burger. Order white truffle fries, amazing! The truffled risotto was amazing as well.
omar parraApril 19, 2014
The omelets are delicious (tomato, basil and mozzarella) and the caramel banana french toast is soooo good. Totally worth the wait.
A SJune 4, 2016
Second experience at Paramount wins hand down! Both, the chicken tacos and the omelette with guacamole, were absolutely delish.
Danielle LancashireJanuary 13, 2017
French toast with caramel and banana was the best French toast that I've ever had.
Francisco ArrietaNovember 10, 2015
Very good pancakes and french toasts, but not sure the waiting is worth it during the weekends
alethiaJanuary 17, 2015
Be patient and prepare to wait in line quite a bit. Blueberry pancakes and Vanilla Oreo milkshake are delicious!
Eden OlsonSeptember 14, 2013
I wouldn't complain about the wait. Standing in line, practically salivating over the shoulders of those just receiving their brunch...it just makes the already-delicious meal taste even better!
Chantelle MarieMay 6, 2015
Fantastic pancakes and go with the real maple syrup ! The bacon was a bit too crispy but everything else was delicious.
Sarah SG.May 24, 2017
Great food. May seem extremely busy, but the wait isn't that long. Pancakes and French Toast are wonderful.
AhmadJuly 20, 2018
I've tried the caramel Banana french toast it was amazing ! Dont miss it
Reinaldo Deliz GuzmanMay 26, 2014
If it's the first time here definitely go for the pancakes (personal favorites combination of Banana and chocolate chips)
Vaidehi KJuly 19, 2015
Order anything, it will be great. Pay the extra $2 and get the Vermont maple syrup. You won't regret it.
echoMay 25, 2015
MUST. GET. CARAMEL AND BANANA FRENCH TOAST! It will change your life. And the cajun home fries? Mmmmmm
JohannaNovember 24, 2014
Get the Caramel Banana French Toast! Add some home fries and fresh orange juice for a great breakfast.
Iga JakubikSeptember 14, 2016
Good burger, but try it with sweet potato fries- they're pretty amazing
Michelin Travel & LifestyleSeptember 22, 2012
The wait for brunch at this cafeteria-style joint in the historic Beacon Hill area is amply rewarded by malted Belgian waffles or feta cheese, spinach & tomato omelettes. - Green Guide Editor
James Moreau-DrewApril 22, 2017
Veggie burger is so-so. All the breakfast stuff looked really good, which I guess is what your supposed to come here anyway for. Whoops!
AmandaNovember 10, 2014
Wonderful for breakfast, brunch, and lunch!! Freshly prepared food right in front of you. Their omelettes are A+

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