Vintage steampunk meets grandma’s homestyle cooking at the Deluxe Depot Diner located next to the commuter rail in Framingham. The diner was opened in 2014, as the third and largest location in the Deluxe Diner chain. All three of the restaurants are located in renovated historical sites, designed by famous late 1800’s architect H.H. Richardson. Although the exterior may look like a train station, the Deluxe Depot Diner is a comfort food connoisseur’s fantasy.

From the moment I entered the restaurant I was submerged in “post-modern victorian whimsey” decor. Metallic signs label the bar and dining area, high ceilings arch over the room and modern artwork hangs above a roaring fire place. The diner was cold, but being seated next to the the fire allowed us to warm up before selecting our meals.

The menu is varied with options for all commuters, whether they stop for breakfast, lunch or dinner. The breakfast menu features everyone’s favorites as well as modern twists on classics such as sweet potato flapjacks, salmon egg sandwiches and deluxe crab cake benedict.

The Greek omelet was served along with homefries and a choice of 11 different types of breads. I ordered the omelette, which was fluffy and filled with feta, fresh spinach, peppers and tomatoes, with an order of rosemary garlic bread on the side. While the omelette and bread were appetizing, the homefries were a disappointment. The diced potato chunks had little seasoning and even after adding additional salt, pepper and ketchup, they did not live up to my expectation.

The menu was not only vast, but reasonably priced with items ranging from four to fourteen dollars. A half stack of challah french toast cost $6.50 and was almost too much to eat. The challah was prepared as traditional french toast, egg dipped and seasoned with cinnamon and nutmeg. The toast was fluffy, flavorful and paired with fresh New England maple syrup.

Just in case you haven’t decided to try out the diner yet, here’s my favorite part: the bacon. A side of bacon came with six slices for $3.75. It was crunchy, but not dry, had a nice smokey flavor, and is the ultimate addition to any breakfast.

I would recommend the Deluxe Depot Diner to all breakfast lovers. Next time you find yourself in Framingham swing by Waverly Street and grab a bite. With free off-street parking, beautiful decor and scrumptious food, the Deluxe Depot Dinner will surely not disappoint.