Lunenburg is a quaint small town that is home to almost 12,000 folks in the beautiful green countryside of Central Massachusetts. It is about 50 miles, or an hour and 20 minutes, northeast of Boston and only 15 minutes from the city of Leominster, making it a great place to enjoy the quiet of the landscape while still having easy access to the bigger cities. If you're in the Lunenburg area and are looking for a breakfast or lunch spot that serves excellent food, then we recommend you check out one of these eight local diners.
Lunenburg Diner
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The Lunenburg Diner is a family-owned restaurant serving breakfast and lunch made from wholesome ingredients in a cozy environment. It serves classic diner options like omelets, fluffy pancakes, hearty breakfast sandwiches, homemade waffles, and French toast topped with fresh fruit and whipped cream. Try the Farmer's Skillet with home fries and fresh vegetables topped with American cheese and two eggs. Lunch options include burgers, soups, salads, sandwiches, and more.
- Location: 324 Electric Avenue, Lunenburg.
- Hours: 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 7 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday (breakfast only).
Moran Square Diner
The Moran Square Diner is located just 10 minutes from Lunenburg in Fitchburg. This classic diner has been around since the 1940s and features a quaint vintage interior with wooden booths by the windows and red-covered stools at the long counter. Vegan and gluten-free options for most items make it a perfect spot for health-conscious diners. Start your day with buttermilk pancakes topped with maple syrup and local butter. For lunch, try the Moran Square Burger with grass-fed patties or the vegetarian Impossible burger, house-made pickles, gruyere cheese, and aioli on a brioche bun.
- Location: 6 Myrtle Avenue, Fitchburg.
- Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday through Monday.
West End Diner
The West End Diner in Leominster has a large menu with everything you'd want for breakfast or lunch. Specials include the breakfast quesadilla with scrambled eggs and cheese in a four tortilla with your choice of two vegetables or meats. The lunch menu includes pasta dishes, quesadillas, sub and club sandwiches, salads, burgers, and old-time favorites, including meatloaf, Yankee pot roast, and a grilled kielbasa dinner.
- Location: 270 West Street, Leominster.
- Hours: 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Franny's Diner
If you love classic diners, you'll have to check out Franny's Diner, about 20 minutes northeast of Lunenburg. Previously known as Breen's Diner, Franny's is a 50s-themed diner with everything from the classic black-and-white checkered floors, red booths, and counter stools to the 50s music coming from the jukebox. It serves all-day breakfasts for your breakfast and brunch needs and a lunch menu offering burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches.
- Location: 170 Main Street, Pepperell.
- Hours: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
Tiny's Restaurant
Tiny's Restaurant is located in the town of Ayer, 12 minutes from Lunenburg. It has breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus along with a full bar, making it a great diner to check out if you're looking for a meal later in the day. Breakfast options include everything from yogurt with fruit and granola to biscuits smothered in sausage gravy or eggs with a 10oz steak served with home fries and toast. For dinner, try the battered haddock dinner with fries.
- Location: 2 Groton School Road, Ayer.
- Hours: 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sunday.
The 50 50 Diner
Located in nearby Fitchburg, The 50 50 Diner is the place to go if you need an early meal. The lunch menu features daily specials, including fish and chips on Friday and meatloaf on Mondays. The breakfast menu offers favorites, such as biscuits with sausage gravy, omelets and scrambles with meat and veggie options, and sweeter items like pancakes, French toast, and waffles.
- Location: 440 River Street, Fitchburg.
- Hours: 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
The North End Diner
The North End Diner serves up breakfast and lunch dishes just over 10 minutes south of Lunenburg in Leominster. It offers daily specials as well as breakfast specials, including a breakfast burrito with scrambled eggs, cheese, salsa, and your choice of two items from a list of meat and vegetable options. Its egg dishes include a fresh mozzarella, basil, and tomato omelet, a hash and cheddar cheese omelet, and a steak and cheese omelet. Lunch options include sandwiches, burgers, and combo plates with eggs, toast, and sausage served with French fries or onion rings.
- Location: 59 Nashua Street, Leominster.
- Hours: 5 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Gene and Steve's Airport Diner
Gene and Steve's Airport Diner is another wonderful spot in Leominster that serves a lovely breakfast fare. It is a family-style diner that opened in 1985 and offers filling breakfasts, including eggs Benedict with fries, 3-egg omelets, and the Airport Classic Breakfast Sandwich with eggs, cheese, ham slices, and tomato on a buttered Texas toast. If you prefer something a little sweeter, try some of the delicious, sweet treats like the coconut-crusted Texas French toast with whipped cream, a short stack of buttermilk pancakes, muffins, pies, and other options.
- Location: 192 Hamilton St, Leominster.
- Hours: 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.
The Lunenburg area offers so many quaint and cozy diners where you can grab a hearty breakfast or enjoy a leisurely weekend brunch with friends. At North End Mazda, we hope you've enjoyed this list of our favorite local diners and are excited to try the food at the places we've recommended. How many of the diners on this list have you been to? Why not check out a few, then drop us a line and let us know which local Lunenburg diner is your favorite? We'd love to hear what you think.
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