Joe's Diner

85 Center Street, Lee, MA - (413) 243-9756

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Perched on the edge of downtown Lee, Joe’s Diner is notably famous as the inspiration for Norman Rockwell’s painting “The Runaway.” Locals and tourists can eat well on the cheap here, and their diner-quality meals are typical of the no-frills attitude in this region. Those wishing to explore the Berkshires can fuel up with breakfast or lunch, and the former is enhanced by Joe’s superior grilled link sausage.

80% Approval Rating (5 votes)

Scorecard

Overall: Excellent - Worth a Detour

Link Sausage	Pancakes
Eggs and Toast	French Toast
Corned Beef Hash

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Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch -

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"Having driven by many times without stopping, we came to Joe’s Diner in quiet Lee for breakfast before exploring the Roadfood potential of western Massachusetts’ Berkshire County. Joe’s is notably famous as the inspiration for Norman Rockwell’s painting “The Runaway.” ..." [Read More]

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Map & Web Site

85 Center Street, Lee, MA
(413) 243-9756

Hours & Policies

Seasons:	Open Year Round
Meals Served:	Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Operational Hours:	Always Call Ahead!
Credit Cards Accepted:	No
Alcohol Served:	No
Outdoor Seating:	No
Reservations Accepted:	No
Delivery Available:	No
Takeout Counters:	No

"These savory sausage links alone are worth a return trip for breakfast."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch

"Firmly mediocre pancakes were merely an aside to our other breakfast choices."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch

"The French toast and home fries are certainly diner-quality though not above average."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch

"Whimsical menu signs hang under old town photos of Lee."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch

"Prominently displayed are Norman Rockwell’s original 1958 “Saturday Evening Post” cover, plus several modern interpretations (click for more detail)."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch

"Joe’s Diner has been a Western Massachusetts institution since 1939."
Chris Ayers & Amy Briesch