This was one of my favorite places to stop at while in Boston! This review is solely for the cafe - specifically their HOMERUN-out-of-this-world breakfast sandwich!! They have a house made English muffin which is MASSIVE - bigger than the size of my palm! The egg was perfectly fluffy and the sausage was savory and sweet (similar to Hawaii's Portuguese sausage). Other options include the triple meat (ham, sausage and bacon), as well as additional toppings ("carmies", peppers etc) you can add. The only item missing was a nice dose of sriracha! Their lattes were excellent (you could definitely taste the honey) and it was nice to see that they locally source their ingredients when possible. read more

Area Four - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Walked here after running a 5k around the Charles river. For brunch/lunch time I was surprised we got a table right away and it was really great weather to sit outside. I highly recommend the breakfast pizza, it's the best pizza I've ever had :). I would definitely come back to try out their brunch menu. read more

Go for good pizza! I've been spoiled with tons of NYC pizza and New Haven, CT apizza -- and since I've moved to the Boston area, I haven't been able to find a comparable slice... But I would say Area Four comes pretty close! We had the mushroom fontina pizza and a Mac & cheese (with bacon). I left happy and full. Can't complain! Everyone has different likings of how they like their pizza -- so you should just go try it yourself. I'd say it's worth a shot. Tip: make a reservation! read more

Area Four - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Great pizza & beer, garlic knots were a little oily but all in all the food is great :) not too many pizza places around here that I love so area 4 is up there for me!! read more

Worst service I have ever received. We were seated outside at a table that still had dirty plates, and told to place our order (and pay ahead of time) on their website. After waiting 30min and chasing the waiter down, we were told mobile orders sometimes just don't get placed in the queue and our food was not even started yet. They were completely unsympathetic and unapologetic despite members of our party being visibly upset. Took another 30min for the mediocre pizza to arrive; no waitstaff came to check on us, refill our water, or anything. Take your business elsewhere, there's a whole host of superior pizza shops with better food and better service. read more

Basically a pizza place with a few other entrees and apps on the menu. Pizzas are wood fired and delicious. Pretty good beer and wine selection but we had short pours on both our $11 French blend and $10 IPA. With short pours and the $21 Margherita pizza with mushrooms- it is over- priced. Friendly and attentive service in a nice atmosphere. 3 Stars for value. Basic pizza with a glass of beer and wine for $46 before tip. Really? read more

Area Four - Pizza, beer and wine for $$ - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

So good. Like best pizza I've had in Boston kind of good. I tried a margherita pizza and a meat lovers one (sorry I don't remember the exact name) and by goll I was taken aback. To tasty. The servers were kind and the restaurant itself was nice. Sangria was also great. My only quip was it was a bit expensive for a pizza. read more

Area Four - Split of a margherita pizza and a meaty one - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I came here a few times and liked A4 initially but the food seems to have gone downhill. I've had brunch from here before which I remember was really quite tasty. I had the Hot Mess which was steaming and came in a small cast iron pan, and it was very filling and delicious. I remember enjoying my brunch here quite a bit, so I came back for pizza with my girlfriend recently. Was really not that impressed by the pizzas we had. We had the carnivore and the mushroom and fontina. The carnivore pizza was burnt on the bottom making the whole crust too hard and it was flaking off in black pieces. Maybe that's the style of the pizza, I don't know, but I didn't enjoy it very much. The mushroom and fontina was also not fantastic, dry on top, and the flavor didn't jive well with me. Unfortunately despite the great brunch I can't give more than 3 stars because Area Four is known for the pizza but it was not very good. read more

Dined in - had a Margarita pizza with mushrooms and sausage added. Tasted great. Not very fond of char, there was just a little - so got enough flavor but not overdone. Beer and service was great. read more

Pleasantly surprised with the pizza. Came in on a Saturday afternoon with a few coworkers and the place was pretty busy. We are postal workers, so we get a half hour for lunch. I was very impressed with the service. Our server was awesome. She handled the very crowded dining room line a pro. We ordered a couple pizzas and they came out super fast and were cooked perfectly. read more

First timer here, and you should know that I tasted their pizza via delivery so my review doesn't reflect the ambiance/service that has been critiqued in other reviews. I had a good enough impression from the food alone that I will definitely seek Area Four out next time I'm in Kendall Square. The dough is a flavor I like - if fermenting it for 30 hour is the trick, then they've got it down to an art. It is thin and the air bubbles around the crust get charred from the oven. Very nice. I tried the margarita and noticed that their homemade mozzarella is more flavorful than standard iterations: this is either going to be a good thing or a bad thing. My boyfriend whose taste in food cannot be trusted found the cheese a bit smelly (and remember, we are talking about mozzarella). I liked it well enough. The salad was clearly right off the farm and delicious. I am a sucker for green beans and almonds in a salad with big flakes of pecorino. The leaves themselves were very flavorful and deep colored: clearly had lived happy little plant lives. Insider note to Bay Area people passing through: this place reminds me of Benchmark Pizza. And that is a GREAT endorsement. I must try the sundaes here to make my full comparison. read more

I came here for a breakfast cinnamon roll with a friend, and when I came, there was quite a long line. The cinnamon roll was quite sweet and it wasn't hot, but after scooping a lot of the frosting off, it was better and not as sweet. It was a good portion for $3.47 post-tax. There's plenty of space to sit for breakfast on a weekday, but I wish they had more outlets! read more

I would give this place a 3.5, but because of the food quality I had to bump it to a 4 - even though the food was amazing, the service was just really bad. First off, we came a bit earlier than our initial booking (20 minutes), another woman came after me without a booking and asked for a seat for 2. The lady asked her to wait at the bar with us. At the end, she ended up getting seated first before us by like 10 minutes. I don't get it. Why? If there are seats available shouldn't the ones with reservations get it first? Second, the waiter was not attentive at all, took her more than 10 minutes to even come to our table to serve us water. She went to the table that came after us to serve them first, too. And proceeds to serve the other table that just got seated. She was nice though - but I wish she had her priorities right. The overall atmosphere of the restaurant was great, very cute decoration and typography around the restaurant. My favorite quote was "I got 99 problems but beer can solve it all" (something along those lines) - they have the beer flights on the menu which if I hadn't quit alcohol consumption, I would've totally tried. Here's what we ordered - don't judge, I know it's a lot. 1) Virgin bloody marry - wasn't feeling alcohol today and I know it's super weird to get it virgin because it's essentially tomato juice, lime, and tobasco sauce. However, it tastes so great and I can only imagine it tasting even better with that kick of alcohol. Looking around, a lot of people ordered the same drink too. (10/10) 2) Coffee - the coffee here are under extracted, it gives off that acidic taste towards the end, not my favorite because I love very very bitter coffee. Although it's bottomless coffee, it comes in a really small cup, and not being able to ever flag down the waiter for me just makes it really not worth it - yes I'm guilty of being a caffeine addict (5/10) 3) Orange Juice - my friend ordered this and its' so so sweet, I wonder if it's actually freshly squeezed orange juice or just orange juice added with a lot of sugar. (6/10) 4) Hawaiian pizza (small size) - tons of proscuitto/ham and glazed pineapple. Lots of cheese on the pizza. It's cooked to perfection and has the right amount of seasoning. I just love the pizza at any area four restaurant. It tastes even better if you add the chili flakes (10/10) 5) Mushroom pizza (small size) with added egg - argh, my favorite, forever favorite. The restaurant gives a generous amount of mushroom and cheese. It is seasoned perfectly, cooked perfectly. It smells so good. Again, it has a sweet, sour-y taste towards the end of the bite and with added chili flakes, each bite is just heaven. (10/10) 6) Sticky Bun (only available for brunch) - it's very very sweet, but the dough is just amazing, super soft and doughy. A bunch of nuts inside and glazed with a generous amount of what I think is honey... or something sweet, gosh I'm horrible at this. Overall, a good treat for yourself. (10/10) Overall - a great pizza place, a great place to grab drinks and enjoy great food. The pizzas are reasonably prized, made with good quality cheese and meat. So worth it. I just think the management should just improve more on how they deal with their customers. (not like their gonna see my comment anyway) Make a reservation on Opentable to avoid the wait, guys! read more

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One of the best Neapolitan pizza joints in Boston. Super fluffy crust, perfect char, fresh ingredients. And don't forget the amazing garlic knots! Best I've ever had. Can't wait to go back. Kid friendly and great outdoor seating. read more

Area Four - Top: corn special with bacon and caramelized onions Bottom: not pepperoni (Sopressata) - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Great pizza and great appetizers! My friend and I ordered the garlic knots, arugula salad, and carnivore pizza with two fried eggs. This was one of the most satisfying meals I've had in a while. The garlic knots are huge and buttery with a perfect balance of crunch and fluffiness. I almost did not need to use the marinara sauce because there is so much flavor already. The arugula salad was much needed to balance out the overall meal. The portion was HUGE. I loved that there were green apples in it because it made the salad pop. Fruits in any salad is a must in my opinion. The salad itself was very well dressed too. The pizza...... best carnivore pizza I have ever had... it is definitely the selection of the meat that they use that makes it so memorable. It is packed with so many great flavors from the meat. The egg was the cherry on top! I am a huge fan of egg on pizza and they've done it perfectly....except the egg yolk could be runnier. The service was amazing and the staff in general was very nice. The space was modern and bright, which I love. I am looking forward to when they have outside seating available because that would be the perfect atmosphere for such great food. I cannot wait to plan my next visit here :) read more

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They make good pizza. My boyfriend and I got a meat lover's pizza to share and had a very hard time finishing it. My only qualm is that the inside is quite loud and it can be hard to enjoy a conversation. Make sure to make a reservation. read more

I had high hopes coming to Area Four for lunch, and I was not disappointed in the least bit. My boyfriend and I couldn't choose just one type of pizza, so we ordered two - the A4 Sausage and Mushroom + Fontina. Both were great, but we especially enjoyed the mushroom + fontina because of its flavors. The place is really clean and modern. Service was fantastic. I would say the price is a bit inflated, but given the location, I don't think it's too bad. I will definitely be returning to try some of the other pies on the menu. read more

Area Four - Mushroom + Fontina on top, A4 Sausage on the bottom. - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I've had a variety of pizzas here and some of them have been phenomenal (get the clam pizza, seriously) and others have been mediocre, so this balances out to 4 stars. Definitely a fine local place to go to for a quick dinner. Service is fast and the selection on tap is pretty reasonable. This being said, we did see vermin. I buy that they're in an older building in Cambridge, so it happens, but it probably shouldn't happen during hours with customers. read more

Area Four - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The place was rather busy and since I was alone I was easily seated. The service was decent and the waitress was very good. She was able comment on menu items and made just the right contact points so that you would not feel abandoned nor pestered. The hostess was a bit off putting. I was not welcomed in a way of being appreciated. I know that I was alone, but that does not exclude me from being a patron. She seemed surprised that I came to get pizza. She would eventually find a table for me, but alerts me that I woUld have to be done in 45-minutes as there was a reservation coming in. Thank you for making me feel even more welcomed and appreciated. Oh, apparently I got the wrong drink menu from her as well. My waitress informed me that the drink I wanted is no longer available and my menu was incorrect. The pizza came out at the perfect temperature and in reasonable time. There are a few options and you should fine one to your liking. The place is nice, but tables are rather packed to closely. Every time someone had to get up you were squishing in to let them pass. Overall a decent place and reasonably priced. They need to do better with the host as I almost walked out the moment she uttered her ridiculousness. read more

Called to check what time they closed after the Paul McCartney concert. They told me they would be open until 12am which is their posted hours and not to worry. After taking a 30 minute long lyft ride I arrived at 11:10 and they stayed the bar and kitchen were already closed for the night. I wasted my time and energy to come here only to find the staff watching the Celtics game refusing to help us. Super disappointed. read more

Went to Area Four cafe cause I've been trying to find more cafes in Central Square. Coffee was okay and wouldn't come back to hangout but the jury's out until I try the pizza, so I'll def have to come back for that. read more

We came for dinner and drinks on a Wednesday night and were told there'd be a pretty good wait for a table. Luckily, we snagged seats at the bar, which worked out great. The bartenders were friendly and attentive, and the stools had seat backs (huge plus in my book). We ordered the mushroom pizza with added sausage and the brussel sprout salad. I personally enjoyed the salad more than the pizza, but both were delicious. The freshly grated Parmesan cheese topping was a nice touch. For a drink, I tried the Foolish Son, which has sake, Benedictine, bitters and cucumber. I loved it and highly recommend it if you're looking for something refreshing and not too sweet. The only downside to the meal was the price. The pizza was $26.50. I suppose this could be reasonable, maybe? But the sausage was an additional $4 and we didn't get very much of it at all. The salad, as tasty as it was, felt a little steep at $12. Overall, I enjoyed our dinner. If I lived closer, I'd probably be back for drinks and snacks at the bar. read more

I really like Area Four for great pizza! My favorite is the mushroom one, although there are a lot of good options. I've never had a bad experience here...the pizza has always been delicious and the service friendly. It is a small restaurant and does get very busy, so reservations are recommended at busy times and definitely necessary if you're with a larger group. They also have an A4 Cafe adjacent to the pizza place that has great coffee, pastries, and the best fresh squeezed orange juice I've found in Cambridge. (If you find somewhere else better, please let me know!!!) The cafe also can get crowded...it's usually not hard to find a seat if you're alone or a group of two, but it may be hard to find space for more people to sit together. read more

Delicious brunch menu. We got here on Sunday around 10:45 am without a reservation. There will still many seats, but it started filling up quickly after that. The mint matcha latte was delicious! And the OG hot mess was super filling and tasty as well. And for $12- it was a great deal. The OG gives you bacon, sausage, home fries, onion, cheddar cheese and some other toppings with a choice of either frittata or over easy eggs. Service was attentive and quick! If you're looking into drink, they also have a cute cocktail flight for brunch available which has mimosa, Bloody Mary and two other drinks- something I'll have to try next time! read more

Area Four - The OG hot mess (frittata) and mint matcha latte - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

First time visiting but hopefully not the last. A friend who just started working in Cambridge and I wanted good drinks, pizza and a place to catch up. Checked all 3 boxes. New fall drink menu did not disappoint. We were not rushed out the door either. Our server was very cool about my picky friend's drink questions - always nice to see. read more

I've been to the Area Four in South End that opened recently, but finally got to venture to the original Area Four in Kendall Square. The space here is more narrow with a few tables lined up against the windows once you walk in, but then the back area is more spacious. Tables can be connected for larger groups since there are bars between two person tables and they'll add a slate on top of the bars to connect everything. All pizzas have small size and large size options, where the small is a little too much for one person, but not enough for two, so my friends and I all got our individual small pizzas with 2-3 slices for leftovers the next day. We got the hawaiian pizza, mushroom and fontina (perfect for vegetarians) and I got the special pie that came with fonduta, shaved yukon gold, prosciutto, arugula, and pickled red onion. Definitely on the saltier side and I would have likes a little more potato to balance out the lightness of the arugula and saltiness of the meat, but still pretty delicious. read more

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Update (Sept 2019): Tried their chicken wings, cauliflower, and garlic knots this time. The knots are definitely unique and worth a try! They are covered with a tomato sauce and cheese and putting them together tastes fantastic. The wings and cauliflower are okay, average but nothing too special. I would stick with the pizza next time! read more

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We ordered Area Four through Door Dash last night and it was delicious! Ordered the Shaved Brussel Sprouts and Kale Salad, Garlic Knots, and Pepperoni Pizza. Everything had unique and well balanced flavors. The only downside was that the food was cold by the time we got it delivered, but that's just the reality of delivery. I imagine it would have been even better fresh! Would definitely recommend Area Four! read more

My favorite local pizza place! This place always hits the spot. I rank it way higher than sulmona and bertuccis which are on the same block. My go to here is the clam and bacon pizza. Their kale and Brussel sprout salad is also curiously delicious. My most recent visit, we ordered the garlic knots (!!!) and also a spread with pita bread. All amazing. I would also recommend the hot mess entree and alcoholic flight for brunch. read more

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Sat outside on a Saturday night. Server was nice but not helpful when I asked to move inside due to large cockroach running around at my feet. Pizza was okay. Just felt service should have been better considering it was a slow night read more

We ate here after touring the MIT campus & we weren't disappointed. The staff is friendly and the food was excellent. My guys ordered pizza and they said the crust was amazing! I ordered the Brussels Sprout/Kale salad & it was excellent...I think the hazelnuts was what made it so perfect. The salad was huge btw. We also ordered a Caesar salad, which was yum, and it comes w/fresh anchovies on top ( if that's not your jam, you may want to ask to keep them off). read more

We loved this place!! There were six of us who ended up sitting at the bar for brunch on Sunday. It was quite busy and that was the only place where there was room. It worked out just fine!!! We ended up talking to the bartender throughout our meal. He was friendly, helpful and genuine - not just trying to make small talk, and not overly talkative and annoying, just the perfect conversationalist. My husband ordered the ridiculous cinnamon roll. I don't think I have ever tasted something so delicious before. It was unbelievable! We all got some form of hot mess. All were very tasteful, perfectly seasoned and just amazing. Most of us could not finish it. The coffee choices were great and the guys enjoyed their fancy coffees. It was the perfect place for brunch! read more

Area Four - A cinnamon roll the size of Kansas! - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Came for dinner with a reservation at 7pm but was not seated until 7:30... The mushroom and fontina pizza was delicious and the 2 farm eggs the waiter suggested was def a bonus! Clam and bacon pizza on the other hand is very disappointing, it's very salty and the calms were hard to chew like rubber bands. The dessert: chocolate and macadamia nut cookie with daily ice cream(coffee with honey) was amazing!!! read more

Area Four - Clams and bacon(way too salty - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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THE RUDEST SERVICE PERSON!!! Love the food and coffee, but this bish needs to go! I never give out one stars - NEVER. But I can't. Let me tell you something - I walked in, smiled, said good morning, and gave her my order. 2 words, "...ok, $7.56.." and she literally threw my order down the counter. I AM NOT EXAGGERATING - she plop the the box down, and slid it down the counter. Listen, if they were any white folks around I for sure would've give her Suzy Q's a Run fo they money! Bish listen, so what that you work in a damn coffee shop? SERVICE MINDED HOE!!! No eye contact, no nothing. Listen, just because I'm Asian and have a PhD from MIT does not mean that you can treat me like a dog. You philosophy major drop out living check to check. Son of a bish now imma have to find a new coffee shop. read more

Area Four - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Have gone back several times again recently and they are still doing a great job on pizza! Pleasantly surprised. Well worth it. Can't go wrong - better to dine in than takeout to avoid losing crispness/heat of fresh pizza. The inside could be spruced up a bit for ambiance for the Michelin star level pizza but that's being picky and it's good price value. read more

Kendall square, you saucy minx. You've been hiding all these little tasty gems behind all those TI-84's and derivative calculations. Also known as, MIT land. Area Four is nothing short of incredible as a brunch spot. It's got a fairly simple, industrial ambiance, but the food is to die for. It's known for the pizza, but I had the Hot Mess, which coincidentally, most of us are after a Saturday night--disheveled, groggy, hangry, you know the drill. This was a smorgasbord of pretty much every farm animal you could possibly fit onto a plate: 2 sunny side up locally farmed eggs, home fries, bacon, breakfast sausage, caramelized onions, cheddar, scallions, and pickled banana pepper relish, served on a cast iron skillet. It sounds like a lot, but somehow mixes beautifully, like Mardi Gras on your palette. No more simple omelettes for this gal, I've upgraded to the Hot Mess, befitting of the hangover it'll likely help cure:) read more

Area Four - The beloved Hot Mess. - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Our first time here. Delicious meat lovers pizza, nice beer, and mostly good service: one of the waiters stained the overall impression, but nothing critical. read more

Stopped by for lunch on a whim and everything was great! Ordered the Mushroom + Fontina pizza with added A4 sausage and Hot Mess skillet. Both were super tasty! I love the crunchy texture of the pizza/crust and the fact that it's not dripping with oil. There are add-ons (e.g. sunny side up egg, sausage/bacon, extra veggies) to the pizza for an extra fee. We decided to add A4 sausage, which worked very well with the mushroom (was also tempted to add an egg, but couldn't justify eating four eggs between the pizza and skillet). Would definitely recommend! The skillet was also very good. I liked that the bacon was thick cut and felt that really added to the flavor and texture of the dish. Would highly recommend! There is also a cafe that is attached to the restaurant. My boyfriend ordered a mocha latte from there and it was decent. I also love the aesthetic and atmosphere. A very clean and modern feel which enhances the dining experience (aka very instagrammable ;]). Just be sure to make a reservation if you can! We didn't have one and waited about 25 minutes for a table (which in hindsight wasn't too bad, but tbh I was pretty hangry). They also have seating at the bar, first come first serve. read more

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This last time I came to Area Four we waited a bit too long for our table and the Manager (Tyler I believe) was very attentive and expressed how sorry he was that we had to wait so long. We didn't really mind because we were chatting in the cafe but it was really great customer service on his part. He also surprised us with a taste of a few of the pastries when it took even a little longer for us to sit. And that is why my review is being updated.... THOSE ALMOND CROISSANTS!! So, so good! I haven't tried any of their pastries because I always fill myself with the Veggie Hot Mess but I will be adding this to my order every time now. Tyler also entertained us with some cards to draw on which was fun since we were a table of artists. read more

Area Four - Basket of Pastries - Plain, Chocolate and Almond Croissant (my favorite) - Pizza Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I had lived in Kendall Square for over 5 years, patiently awaiting for a hotspot... a bar... a restaurant... for anything to open. This was 2+ years ago and since then many spots have open, making that neighborhood a new hotspot. Area Four was amongst the first few to open and I could hardly contain my excitement as I went there for the first time. Since my first visit, I've been a few times, to get a quick coffee or for a drink. I've even been for dinner. The neat thing about Area Four is the space, which has three very distinctive areas: the cafe, the bar and the restaurant. Each is separated by walls, has it's own staff and seems to operate independently from the others. Having been to all three, I can honestly say that it somehow works and that the concept is neat. I'm surprised that no establishment has really tried that concept before in the Boston area. This enables them to adapt to the time of day and crowd. The cafe is open for breakfast and for lunch, through some of the afternoon but shut downs in late afternoon in order to focus on the cocktail and beer drinking, dinner eating crowd. I've had a few sandwiches from the cafe for lunch and each was pretty tasty although they were made in advance instead of to order. While there was nothing wrong with them, there also wasn't anything special about them either. My visit to the bar was pleasant and they have a decent selection of beer and spirits but again nothing too special. The cocktails were decent but far from impressive. What really shined there though and what has made me come back was my meal there. I've had a few dishes there and each was pretty well fulfilled and affordable as well. They have this giant oven that they use, much like Posto in Somerville does, to cook up and finish off some of their dishes and they utilize it well in the menu's execution. I've had their baba ganouj appetizer which came with some .za'atar and house-made pita ($5) which I found to be tasty and a great, affordable way to start a meal. Great for sharing as well. The presentation is neat as well as it comes served in a small cast-iron dish. I've also had their chicken salad with arugula and tomatoes which came to around $11 if I can recall correctly (it is no longer listed on their site) and I've also had a bite of a few of their pizzas including the margherita and the caramelized onion and gorgonzola one. While the pizzas are good and decently priced, I didn't find them to be incredible. Posto has much better ones in my opinion. That being said, they are still good as was the rest of the food there. One thing that I have not done is get brunch there. I need to at some point, their menu seems interesting and exciting enough. From bagels to breakfast sandwiches and even pastries which are baked daily at their cafe. All in all the place is solid and the staff friendly and adaptable; they were even able to whip up an Arnold Palmer per my request and it was delish. The decor is very modern, sleek and some of the tables will force you to bump elbows with strangers which isn't bad and a bit fun. But you could also get a regular table there although I'd recommend you make a reservation if possible because the place does get packed. read more