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782 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
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Tom's Restaurant is a beloved old-school Brooklyn diner/luncheonette in Prospect Heights, known for retro decor, an old-fashioned soda-fountain counter, and classic American breakfast and brunch fare served by a long-running family-run staff.
It's a first-come, first-served spot with no reservations, and reviewers consistently describe a weekend brunch line that can stretch down the block; reported typical waits run around 20 minutes but can be longer at peak times, with staff known for bringing coffee out to people waiting in line.
Patterns as reported by press and regulars — not measured by damnlines.
Reservations: Tom's Restaurant is not on the OpenTable booking network but does take phone reservations; per search results you can call (718) 636-9738, though it functions primarily as a walk-in neighborhood diner.
Walk-ins: Tom's is open only for breakfast and lunch and can have a long wait to get a table, but per search results staff will bring waiting guests coffee while they wait; it is also cash only.
Mon–Sat 7am–9pm, Sun 8am–9pm, per search results.
That said, reviewers and local write-ups describe a classic weekend-brunch line: reported wait times around 20 minutes from the back of the line to being seated on a typical morning, though the line can stretch further and take longer during peak Saturday/Sunday hours. Staff reportedly bring waiting guests coffee (and sometimes food) while they wait outside. (No live damnlines camera here yet — this is reported guidance, not a live count.)
It's a classic diner-style, first-come-first-served spot — there's no indication from reviews or the restaurant's listings that it accepts reservations, so lining up is the norm on weekends.
Reviews suggest weekday mornings are much quieter than weekends. If you're going on a Saturday or Sunday, arriving earlier in the morning (well before the early-afternoon rush) reportedly means a shorter or no wait, since the line is described as building up through midday.
Reported hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-3:00pm and Saturday-Sunday 8:00am-5:00pm, though hours can change, so it's worth confirming directly with the restaurant.
Yes, walk-ins are the norm at Tom's, though per search results there can be a long wait during breakfast and lunch hours, with staff bringing coffee to those waiting.
Sources: Yelp — Tom's (Brooklyn) · The Infatuation — Tom's Restaurant review · Tom's Restaurant official site / search results