Tom’s Restaurant

Not much changes at the beloved Brooklyn institution, Tom’s: The lemon-ricotta pancakes slathered in a medley of butters are still heavenly, cherry-lime rickeys maintain an old-soda-shoppe allure, and on weekend mornings, a line of hungry diners of all ages—munching on cookies and orange slices proffered by friendly staff—stretches around the block. A borough favorite since its opening in the 1930s, this neighborhood joint goes beyond basic diner, offering fluffy chocolate-cake French toast and some of the best egg creams in town.