It’s Sunday at SPS and you’re craving brunch but not feeling the Upper. You gather your closest friends and prepare to head off to town, but it appears you have a dilemma: where to? Will it be The Post, conveniently located on Main Street, or Tucker’s, a little bit out of the way but still serving up equally, if not better, brunch fare? Fortunately, if this dilemma applies to you, you’re in the right place. In this article, I seek to explore Concord’s Breakfast Debate and provide the verdict you need to win your next Sunday.
The Post
Location: 58 N Main St. (Downtown Area)
Hours: 7 am to 3 pm every day
Offerings: Typical brunch fare, nothing out of the ordinary. Options include both breakfast and lunch. According to their website, their “Post Staples” include Steak and Eggs, Country Fried Steak, “All Country” (biscuits n’ gravy, eggs, sausage, and a side), and the “Farmers” featuring three eggs, two pancakes, bacon, sausage, and breakfast side.
Pros:
Location (within a five-minute walk of the shuttle)
Simple menu
Affordable prices
Consistent experience
Cons:
Lack of diverse offerings
Reports of mediocre food quality
Will Carten ‘26 says: “I’ve always left The Post pleased. They offer delicious food, affordable prices, and a convenient and accessible location. The Post is one of my go-to breakfast spots!"
Tucker’s
Location: 80 South Street (2.5 miles from campus)
Hours: 7 am to 2 pm every day
Offerings: The extensive menu includes breakfast and lunch options like burgers, pancakes, French toast, eggs benedict, breakfast burritos, omelets, and various seasonal specials. If you name it, they’ve likely got it.
Pros:
Extensive menu
Available on Doordash
Exceptional food quality
Excellent service
Cons:
Location: you must walk or take an Uber or taxi to Tucker’s.
Long waits on the weekend
Higher prices compared to The Post
Ally Duardo ‘26 recounts her visit to Tucker’s: “I was greatly pleased with Tucker’s menu. Nearly everyone in my family could find something they liked, and the pancakes were delicious!”
Both The Post and Tucker’s offer competitive brunch options, and it’s pretty challenging to come up with a verdict. However, your choice ultimately comes down to what you value more: convenience or variety. If it were my decision, I would likely go to Tucker’s; their extensive menu and high-quality food are essential factors and I don’t mind going a little out of the way to get there.
On the other hand, if you value convenience and affordability and just want the basics, The Post will be your best option as it has everything you’ll want and you won’t have to take an Uber or taxi to get there.
Ultimately, The Post and Tucker’s are both competitive brunch options; regardless of where you go, you're bound to have an excellent meal!