J&M wins hands down, but if you get there after 8:30, especially on the weekends, wear comfortable shoes. The Friendly's on Temple Street is terrific too. Don't take this place for granted, seeing what happened to about 70 other Friendly restaurants lately...

Cj's is a gem! My husband and I love the variety that we can get and the atmosphere is fantastic!

The best food and Great portions for the money! Great staff as well always a pleasure to eat there.

I vote for J&M for their scrumptious breakfast and their welcoming family environment. I drove 90 minutes out of my way to have breakfast their on a trip to Maine last summer after going their for breakfast one time after a Susan G. Komen 3 Day event.

When ANYONE asks me where to go for breakfast? I have to direct them to the J&M Diner. I've been there many times and their service and food has been consistently fabulous.

CJ's wins this hands down! Amazing food, quality service, and a great atmosphere. If you haven't been here you're really missing out. When I think breakfast in Framingham, I think CJ's.

CJs is terrific!! Great prices & yummy breakfasts!

CJs rules! Great food, large portions, great prices. Its a great value for your money. I try to go as often as I can, at least once a week! This place is awesome!

CJ'S is AWESOME!!! Super Food, Super Prices, Super Atmosphere and Super Service!!! "FABULOUS"

Wether in need of a bacon and eggs after a hard night of scotch, or looking for a healthier start before a long flight to China.... ...CJ's always delivers.

CJ's! They might be new to the ballgame right now, but don't let that fool you. They ressurected an establishement with a passion like no other, The owner didnt just open a place and say "make me money" He is there to listen to what you want, have people working there that love what they do and that shows in the way your treated there and the food there. If you have a love for what you do and the people you serve....you will give top notch service. It shows at CJ's. Like I said brand new and they are hitting a home run! Yes i used the baseball refference for a reason. If you have not gone there. It is worth it for any meal, breakfast lunch dinner or ice cream. Great new breakfast traditon is starting at CJ's!

CJ's without a doubt. The BOMB breakfast burrito is indeed the BOMB!! I was looking so long for a place with such style, flair, and awesome food. I am so glad to have found CJ's. They really make me feel at home :)

Even people, like myself, in. Las Vegas know that when in Framingham you HAVE to eat the killer breakfast at CJ's!!! The owner is a talented chef who has a repertoire that will leave you salivating for his next new menu option. This place is incredible!

CJs is awesome, no doubt. But for a little variety, try Carrie Anne's. The homemade donuts are ridiculously good and there are interesting flavors-- maple bacon and peanut butter + jelly are two great ones, but the chocolate filled is my favorite.. My wife was there recently for breakfast and she raved about the Challah french toast. Support local businesses all across town and keep Framingham strong.

CJ's all the way! After a long red-eye from LA, CJ's is my first stop for a delicious omelet, great service and unsurpassed quality.

Potatoes and sausages at J&M can't be beat. This place is a gem!

The best omelette and pan cakes in town...kudos to J&M

J&M's is good, haven't been there in a while and Carrie Ann's on the South side is good too! Haven't tried CJ's as of yet.
Jim@ccfiile.com

This is a close one. While J&M is great and I love their Hawaiian Omelet and Cinnamon Rolls, the wait and the lack of table seating for parties of one can be an issue. That's why Kugel's edges them out for me. Great food (love the French Toast and the Irish Benedict). Plus they take credit cards.

CJs is the greatest. No better selection, or service, just lie the food!!

It's a close call between C.J.'s and J&M but I am going with C.J's--the Red Sox decor can't be beat and the prices are better too, Both serve great food but I think C.J's gets the prize for space and accommodations and value. It's a welcome addition to Framingham.

CJs is my vote!!! Love the breakfast!!!

J&M all the way. Cute women in pajamas + great food + big helpings + Reasonable price = winner winner chicken dinner

I will visit CJ's....Wednesday morn around 8:30....9 am with the Harold the Wolfe-man.
Unless the police pull us over....inside joke.
Jim@ccfiile.com

I fly from florida to cjs for their breakfasts knuf said

J & M, for the win!

j&m is by far the best diner out there! they deserve #1!

j & m's BEST FOOD!!! fantastic staff.....best breakfast spot in METROWEST!!!!

J&Ms is the absolute best!!! their portions are huge, eggs are nice and fluffy and the pancakes are the size of your plate. We love this place!!!!!!

Pajama party anyone? J&Ms is the place. Can't miss it. Is there in your palate.

CJs on Sunday mornings for an after-church brunch is our new family tradition! We love it! CJs is a home run!

Went to CJ's this morning with the Wolfe-Man....Great feed!
Prices very reasonable too. Two thumbs up with butter on them.
so we have at least three great places for breakfast.
CJ's.......J&M's....and Carrie Ann's....so you have to excuse not to eat well.
Jim@ccfiile.com

@Jim - don't always agree with you - but yes all three places are fabulous for breakfast!
Feel free to write reviews of each business' directory listing on Framingham Patch. Links above.

So we are half-way through our poll this week and J&M is winning the poll votebut CJ's is winning on the # of reviews.
Cj's has 9 and J&M has 6 this week; so according to our official legal rules (see the PDF attached) it is basically a tie at the moment...
You can vote in the poll and post reviews until 9 a.m. Friday.

CJ's owns for breakfast! J&M isnt even close.

CJ's is comfy and cozy. Breakfast is especially good. Omlets galore, home made home fries, those blueberry pancakes, and Sunday Eggs Benedict! Thank you CJ's for bringing a great breakfast back to Framingham.

I travel from Florida for CJs...Superior food and character.

J&M without question is the best. The homefries are the best in the World.

J&M is the clear winner here. I can never fail to get a great meal there, from their delicous omlettes to the variety of ridiculously good pancakes and french toast, and I can't leave unless I get an order of their home fries. The staff is friendly and prompt and never leave you feeling "forgotten." They manage to make each person feel like they're part of the family, and the family pictures on the walls and 50s diner theme only add to the atmosphere. J&M is my first choice for breakfast, not just in Framingham, but in any of the surrounding towns!

J & M is the best, way better than CJ's! J & M has all the essentials for a great breakfast, great prices, great food, great waitresses, and great decor! GO J&M

J&M Diner is the best diner I have ever been to. The delicious and quality food served allows me to leave full every time I go. Not only is the food great, the positive atmosphere and friendly, one-of-a-kind service is remarkable. You never fail to make me and my stomach happy. GO J&M!

I work for J & M on the weekends, and I can honestly say that I enjoy and look forward to coming to work every Saturday and Sunday. Seeing all the happy faces on the customers when their food is served is priceless! The staff is all one big family and I feel like every customer feels like they are immediately part of the J & M family as soon as they walk into the door (:

This is a no-brainer...J&M all the way! The food is amazing (big portions too!) and the wait staff is warm and inviting. If I could, I would go everyday for breakfast and lunch!

Ahhh! J & M hands down. No doubt. Pretty good staff too:)

Strong voting but I think we can hit 4,000 votes by the end of Day 3!

CJs is the best hands down. Always clean, super fast and the food is delicious ! Great staff too :)

j&m has the best food and best staff go j&m!

There's a reason why J & M Diner is packed after 8:30 AM...the food is incredible, from the savoriest of omlets to the delightful "desserty" waffles....from the ordinary oatmeal to the extraordinary eggs- this place has it all, whatever you like. The staff is quick and solicitious, and absolutely adorable. Love the jammmies! Worth the wait!

I love Eggcetera! The food is delicious and the service is fantastic. I bring client's and they ask to come back. My favorite is Mark's now tie pasta with marinara and white chicken. Oh, the omlettes are scrumptious!

I think CJs mixes a bit of heaven into every breakfast they make, seems like an unfair advantage, but they get the nod all day everyday!

Based on comments here I tried Carrie Anne's. All I can say is the donuts are out of this world. I am spoiled. If you haven't tried one yet, you are missing heavenly experience. While they may not win the votes - the old fashioned and maple bacon donuts are phenomenal.

Alright...I'm not going to try to trick anyone here... My name is Jess & I own Eggcetera, Etc. We're still fairly new in town (only about 4 months old), so I know our chances of winning this competition are slim, but hopefully a few of you will read this and decide to give us a try! We're a new create-your-own-meal concept...very different...and the reviews so far have been outstanding! We have a ton of repeat customers in just the few months we've been open, so that must mean we're doing something right! Come see us any day from 6:30am - 3:00pm!

I go to J&M three to four times a week for breakfast, Karen Crystal and Libby are the best of the best at what they do. not many places can you go have a great meal, watch the news and hear a great song sung by the owner. outstanding place!

Don't forget to also post a review on CJ's, Carrie Anne's, Eggcetera's and J&M Diner's Framingham Patch directory listing. Those reviews are part of the decision in awarding the winner tomorrow.
And I see we reached more than 4,000 votes. I bet we can reach 5,000 votes by the deadline Friday at 9 a.m.!

Being a recent visitor to CJ'S I concur with the last post.
J&M's is great too but the long wait keeps me from going there.
I went to CJ'S at 8:30 am, plenty of seats, in and out in an hour at the most.
I refuse to stand in long lines especially In the weather to eat anywhere.
If I can't get in and out in a reasonable time and not wait in long lines I won't go back. The only reason I don't visit CJ'S more often is because it's way out of the way for me. That's why Carries Ann's works better.
Jim@ccfiile.com

J&M for sure. Delicious food. Dedicated, friendly and helpful staff. I never leave there hungry. There can be a line...but that is a good sign!! The food comes out of the kitchen faster than anything i've ever seen and it's all made to order. They are the only place around that makes REAL hollandaise sauce from scratch!!! A true weekend treat!

Pajama jammy jam at J&M's. Great portions and homefries to die for.

There is no other place for a home cooked, family felt breakfast. Trust me, I should know!!!

Sorry to leave u guessing!!! J&M Diner Framingham. The best place around!!!

J&M, outstanding staff, incredible food.

I was never a big breakfast-eater, until I started going to J&M. Their food is Real, Homemade, Fresh, and Very Very Tastey. They offer fresh fruits as sides and toppings on pancakes and French toast; they even have vegetarian options with fresh veggies of all types. My boyfriend loves the reesees and oreo pancakes, I love their keilbasa, home made corned beef hash, and their home fries are really addicting, luckily they give you an extremely generous amount. I will continuing supporting J&M not only because of their amazing food and prices, but because their staff is always cheery and caring, even when its a crazy busy weekend. Go J&M !!!!! You deserve it!!!

J&M Diner deserves 10 stars. Not only is their food delicious, but the staff is amazing, (they even remembered me after my first visit). I usually eat there on the weekends, (yes theirs a little bit of a wait, and there's a reason for it,) everyone wants high quality breakfast with high quality and friendly service...and it's worth it!. No matter how busy it can get, the girls do a wonderful job working together in such organized chaos, I call it: a well-oiled machine. Try their spicy buffalo chicken omelet, steak and cheese, western, or even creat your own; they have a variety of meats, cheeses and fresh vegetables, mmmm you can't go wrong. Or even try their thick cut cinnamon raisin bread French toast, or their fancy eggs Benedict with tomatoe and home made hollandaise, mmmmmm. What ever you do chose, its a winner either way. Go J&M!! Thank you for serving me. I will continue supporting you because you deserve to be #1!!!!

I've been to J&M's. They over cook their scramble eggs. Even McDonalds sometimes get their scrambled eggs perfect, then again, sometimes they end up just like J&M's. Scrambled eggs should be fluffy and not rough uniformly.

The Globe Magazine April 1, 2012 had an article about the perfect scrambled eggs, pp 31. That's how to make scrambled eggs. Sometimes at home I do it right.

So that's my input for scrambled eggs for ANY place not just J&M.

J&M did make it into that Globe Magazine 45 best breakfast though, pp 17-27

Joe Rizoli

Joe: Patch has not intention to require these establishments to show proof of their employees.
You can complain about your eggs, but not the employees on this post.

Feel free to comment on illegals when we post an ICE article.

Any more discussion on the status of employees is inappropriate - it would be like asking each employee for their medical records to see if they have a clean bill of health - until there is PROOF otherwise - we are to believe everyone is healthy and UNTIL ICE or police make an arrest; we are to give them establishment the benefit that all are legal employees.
Sorry, if you disagree; but as editor I have final say.

Joe: That is a what if question - as I would tell me daughter?
What if you didn't have to do you homework?
What if you could always have dessert before dinner?

If you file a petition for Town Meeting - I'd be happy to write about it.

If Town Meeting votes to accept the petition or if the town changes its policy - then albeit it would be a fair question; until then you basically have to eat your dinner, follow the rules, and hope for dessert.