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User Reviews for Josephs Two

User Rating: 7.5

Food:[8.5] • Service:[4.0] • Atmosphere:[4.5]
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Aug 23, 2008 by Brad
Overall Rating: 8

Great food, generous helpings, low prices, inventive specials.
Inconsistent service, tight parking.

“We're regulars to Joseph's Two, and keep coming back because of the fantastic breakfast and lunch fare, combined with a very affordable price. The restaurant is homely inside, slightly cramped but still comfortable. Plenty of wood furnishings, the use of outdoor lighting indoors, and conservative decor make for a pleasant and relaxed environment. Parking in the front is tough, as there are only about 8 spots. But across the street is a free parking lot behind the Wendy's and it's never full, so as long as you don't mind waiting for the crosswalk you won't have trouble finding a spot. Don't try and park in McDonalds' lot and go to Joseph's! The jerks from the Golden Arches will have your car towed, even though their lot is never full. Restrooms are located behind the kitchen, and are maintained well enough to not be scary. There are some occasional hiccups in service, but normally we have a wonderful experience there. Frankly, it all depends on who your server is. Nearly all the complaints I've heard about the service are all centered around one individual. We had that person actually become visibly upset at us when we said we had a party of 8 once, but then another time that same server recognized us and was friendly. It's true they're not big fans of credit cards, but only if you try and use more than 2 of them for one table. They're a small business, not a chain, and part of how they're going to keep costs down is by encouraging the use of cash. Since the bill is always small, this is not a problem anyway. However, I wish they would simply say cash only and skip the animosity towards people who try and use certain payment methods. Now on to the awesome: For a breakfast-centric restaurant, the food is exemplary. The portions are very generous, and the ingredients quality has never disappointed. Be sure to check the whiteboards for daily specials, because they're usually worth checking out. Items like the Berkshire breakfast (French toast with apple crisp topped over it with standard breakfast side options) make for mouth-watering Sunday treats, while the Hungry Man Breakfast will top off even the most starving patron with a massive dose of excellent food, at a price that will surprise you with how low it is. As regulars, we've seen the occasional battery pancake or slightly over-crispy bacon, but those are very rare occurrences. Generally the cooking is top-notch and will not disappoint. I highly recommend the restaurant for an awesome local breakfast experience, and you can avoid the breakfast Nazis just by using cash, and not trying to fit a huge party (8+) in during the rush times.”

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Feb 20, 2008 by Cody from Sandpoint
Overall Rating: 6
Food:[8] • Service:[1] • Atmosphere:[3]

Lots of Good Food.
Worst Service I have experienced.

“The food here is good, and you get a lot of it. There is little complaint about the food. That being said the service can only be described as confrontational and even angry. If you have ever seen the Soup Nazi episode of Seinfeld, you will know what I mean. The worst service I have ever experienced in the United States. I was in Waltham on business. Two other guys and I had to pay on separate tickets, with credit cards, for our expense reports. Standard business trip stuff. Our server and a cook looking in from the kitchen sneared and shook their heads when we produced credit cards. The third guy in our party eventually had to pay by cash because the server said his card wouldn't work and she didn't want to enter the number into the credit machine. Don't Support this restaurant.”

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Jul 30, 2007 by Kathy from Canton
Overall Rating: 6
Food:[7] • Service:[2] • Atmosphere:[3]

I have only had breakfast there and the food is always good.
I cringe upon arrival hoping that the one friendly waitress is there.

“I work in Lexington so I go to this spot for breakfast frequently, as it is one of the few around that isn't fast food. The breakfasts are good and fast, and reasonably priced. The wait staff is another story. There is one waitress that has been there for years who is just angry at the world. She never smiles and acts like she absolutely hates her job. This morning a younger waitress kept a $10.00 bill as payment for a $6.00 check stating that she didn't know I wanted change! Is it common to give 50% tips for breakfast now? Plus I had to ask for a coffee refill after waiting around five minutes with a dirty plate in front of me. Maybe she thought I was sitting there waiting for lunch time.”

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Mar 18, 2006 by carrol from waltham ma
Overall Rating: 10
Food:[10] • Service:[9] • Atmosphere:[8]

You can tell they only use the best, that's why they keep winning breakfast awards!
The parking is tough but worth the search.

“The best breakfasts anywhere. Dining Friday and Saturday night only but worth the trip, full Prime Rib Dinner under 14$.”

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