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Tia Maria's European Café - Steakhouse in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Tia Maria's European Café

4.5 (807 reviews)

42 N Water St, New Bedford, MA 02740

European restaurant
Breakfast restaurant
Brunch restaurant
Cafe
Coffee shop
Portuguese restaurant
Restaurant

About Tia Maria's European Café - steak house in New Bedford, Massachusetts

Family-owned breakfast & lunch spot with dinner some nights plus beer, wine & espresso drinks.

Customer Review Summary

Tia Maria's European Café is praised for its delicious food, particularly breakfast items and desserts. Mimosas and the spicy gravy are highly recommended. The atmosphere is cozy, and outdoor seating is available. Most reviews highlight friendly and attentive service, though one reviewer experienced rudeness from the manager regarding billing issues. There is a good variety on the menu, but some diners expressed a wish for more options like eggs Benedict. Overall, it's considered a great spot for breakfast, lunch, and family gatherings. A few reviewers found the service could feel rushed, particularly during busy times, but overall experiences appear positive.

Key Features

From the business

  • Identifies as veteran-owned
  • Identifies as women-owned

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection

Popular for

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining
  • Good for working on laptop

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Healthy options
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Historic
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • College students
  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free street parking
  • Paid street parking

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.5 out of 5
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3
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23
1
29
Based on 807 reviews

Meagan

2 months ago

Love coming here for breakfast when we can. Everything is always delicious and their mimosas are the best! Great food, service, and atmosphere!

Pure Hart

2 weeks ago

I traveled all over Europe in the military and I am excited to know I’m lucky enough to have a taste of that in my own neighborhood. Great service, amazing staff the food was perfect. I will be a regular for sure .

Joseph Stanley

9 months ago

We stopped in for dessert after lunch. The chocolate lava cake was really good but those egg tarts are fantastic. I try them almost any time I see them and these may be the best I've had. Service was polite but not really friendly. We didn't really feel welcome so we ate dessert and got out quickly. They appeared to have just gotten past their lunch rush so they may have just felt rushed themselves. The dining area itself is cozy and comfortable. I'd like to try the other foods and sit a little longer next time.

Carissa Silva

9 months ago

Wonderful breakfast/lunch spot. The food is delicious (the spicy gravy is incredible! Must try it!) The employees are friendly and upbeat. The menu has a good variety (I just wish they had eggs Benedict because that's my favorite egg dish lol) I had veggie omelet with home fries and rye bread. All of which was delicious. I also had a mimosa, also very tasty. I love the decor, it's very cozy and cute. Highly recommend coming here! They also have outdoor seating which is nice.

Sheldon Boyd

I recently had the pleasure of visiting Tia Maria's for breakfast and it was a delightful experience. It was busy when I arrived so there was about a 10 minute wait, but the short delay was well worth it. The staff was friendly and attentive, making sure I had everything I needed. There's lots of great sounding options on the menu and it was hard to make a choice, but I opted for the Portuguese breakfast sandwich and was not disappointed. The home fries were some of the best I've had in a while and the Portuguese roll was just how I like them. Slightly crispy on the outside, light and fluffy on the inside. If I find myself in the area again I will return for sure. Highly recommended!

Junior Terrero Sanchez

3 years ago

It's a good place to have great family moments. The food is good. We went for breakfast (I got an delicious omelet). I enjoyed the hot chocolate. They have a good costumer service and prices were acceptable. We singed happy birthday to my son and when we finished everybody in the room applauded. I recommend this place. I wish they had parking lot.

Renee Maher

I ordered French toast with a side order of sautéed vegetables and egg whites. When my meal came out I thought it was weird that it had home fries but just figured it was a mistake in my favor. When I got my bill I discovered that the side order was not charged as a side but instead a meal. When asked the waitress she said she would clear it up for me. Instead the manager came out super rude. I tried to explain what happened but she stopped me in my tracks saying, “I know what the menu says, I wrote it”. She then tells me you can’t get egg whites as a side if it doesn’t come with your meal which is why I was charged for a meal. The waitress never said this when I was ordering. This was my first time at the restaurant and I didn’t know you couldn’t do that. The manager was super rude and said “but you ate the hash browns didn’t you?” She ended up charging me for the side like I originally thought as well as the hash browns. I have never experienced a manager as rude as she was in my lifetime. Needless to say I will not be returning.

Natalia Turilli

4 months ago

Delicious food, great decorations and perfect service!

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday Closed
Monday Closed
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Thursday 8 AM–2 PM
Tuesday 8 AM–2 PM
Wednesday 8 AM–2 PM

Price Range

$10–20