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    Berkeley Perk Cafe

    4.2 (209 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for working
    Dogs allowed

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    Vanessa J.

    Came here twice during my stay in Boston, MA! I enjoyed a cappuccino with a chocolate chip cookie on day one and on our second visit I enjoyed a drip coffee , a sausage breakfast sandwich and another delicious chocolate chip cookie. This small business feels like home, employees are kind ans attentive. Overall the space is nice and cozy to sit in while enjoying the busy streets of Boston in the morning:)

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    Eugene C.

    We came here for brunch one morning while in town. It was a cute and quiet little café that's kind of tucked away. The place had a very homey and quaint feel to it. Food was fairly decent. I got the chicken burrito panini, which was fairly good. Service was pretty quick and friendly. I would say the vibe and atmosphere is what makes this place. It has a small town diner vibe in a city if that makes sense.

    Juan's Spicy Salmon Sandwich, and Matt's Bagel Sandwich.

    Amazing food!. Was staying at the hotel next door, decided to try before my flight. Ordered the salmon on plain bagel and bacon, egg and cheese on sesame. I was thoroughly impressed. If im ever in the area, this will be my stop! Workers actually care about your satisfaction. Very friendly staff and great environment to catch a bite.

    Savory Bowl ($8.95: Two eggs scrambled, bacon (skip the bacon), tomatoes, fresh avocado, baby spinach, chives and pepper-jack cheese) - A cafe table with a bowl of scrambled eggs, a coffee cup, and an open book, with a street view of parked cars outside.
    Sharon A.

    Fantastic food and vibe. Have worked in area for 4 years, went here for the first time yesterday, got an ice coffee. Went back today and had the Savory Bowl, it is fantastic. The staff is very welcoming, the space is super comfortable, all low key but clean and fun. Will definitely be back!

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    Allegra P.

    Shallot mayo. Need I say more? Cozy, frugal, simple, memorable, customizable. It's easier to order in person but online has good selection as well. The service is friendly and fast.

    katie's Katie's Breakfast Bowl

    so delicious, the entire staff are so kind and nice! Jimmy especially made our visit a special experience. an underground, affordable spot that is a must visit!

    Smoked Salmon Sandwich and Sugar Free Hazelnut Latte.  YUMMO!

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    Cozy atmosphere, great food, good prices. Had the spicy smoked salmon and a cappuccino

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    Super sweet staff! Delicious and reasonably priced food. Lots of options for sweet or savory breakfast

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    6 months ago

    From out of town and stumbled across this place. Fresh, high quality food and top notch service. We'll continue coming back.

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    7 months ago

    Everything here is delicious. My go to is the salmon bagel. The man working at the counter is always friendly. Prices are very reasonable.

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    2 years ago

    Best south end Cafe spicy salmon sandwich waz delicious also spiced dirty Chai also great friendly service and great value price of meal.

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    California BLT fabulous. Love this South End breakfast and lunch spot. Consistently excellent. Friendly. Great neighborhood vibe

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    Awesome coffee. Delicious and fresh breakfast sandwiches. Fast to go if needed. Friendly service.

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    To start, the sandwiches are a little pricey, but they are very tasty. I have successfully split…read morethem with a friend, and that makes the value more reasonable. But I'm actually writing about the company's website and phone recording. Once, on a prior holiday, and today due to a winter storm, I wasn't sure if the restaurant was open. In both cases (where the restaurant turned out to be closed), the website (appropriately) didn't allow online orders, and (more importantly) THE OUTGOING PHONE RECORDING WAS UPDATED WITH CURRENT INFORMATION. In an era where businesses barely have phone numbers to call, or employees who answer with something other than 'hello', is rare (and by the way, this is the fault of management if they don't properly train their staff). THANK YOU FOR HAVING YOUR SHIT TOGETHER IN COMMUNICATING YOUR HOURS TO THE PUBLIC. I, for one, appreciate it.

    Sam LaGrassa's is a Boston legend that's lost its way…read more As a local, I used to defend Sam LaGrassa's to anyone who called it a tourist gimmick. It was the gold standard for a real sandwich in the city. Sadly, the magic has faded. Between the soaring prices and the shrinking portions, the value just isn't there anymore. You can taste the "corner-cutting"--the flavors aren't as bold as they used to be, and the sandwiches feel noticeably smaller even though the cost has increased exponentially - I mean $30 for a sammy?! It should have gold in it! Even then, I'd keep coming once in awhile if the service was worth it. but honestly - the staff seems burnt out even bright early in the morning. It's hard to justify the premium price for a shadow of what this place used to be.

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    (85 reviews)

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    Sándwich was phenomenal!!! It's HUGEEE that's why it's $27. Please note on the weekends you have to…read morewait over 35mins because the lines are super long. chicken cutlets with prosciutto, mozzarella, arugula and balsamic glaze on a focaccia? ALL THE DELICIOUSNESS IN ONE BITE. My friend and I shared the Sandwich , there's no places to eat inside so you have to eat inside or in your car.

    This place went viral last year... and for good reason! The…read moreinside is pretty small with no place to sit. While you can order there, it does seem like it takes some time for the sandwiches to be made. There is a sign saying that for the weekends to expect up to an hour wait for your sandwich. That being said, I ordered ahead online and my sandwich was ready when I got there. (This was a Thursday afternoon). I got the vodka chicken Parm after seeing it online and it definitely lives up to the hype. And yes, it is ~$30. The sandwich is huge. It has huge cutlets in it which are very filling, and perfectly made. It ended up being enough for two people, so find a person to share it with! The vodka sauce in the sandwich was sooooo good, definitely one of the best I've found in boston. They also provide you with a whole container of sauce to dip your sandwich into (highly recommend doing that). What lost the star is that I felt there wasn't enough basil. For that huge sandwich, there was actually very few bites with basil. I wish there was more of it, and I also wish there was some other green in there like arugula. Other than that, it's a great sandwich. I'd definitely get this again!

    Dino's Cafe - Baked Gnocchi

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    North End

    One of my local favorites! You can never go wrong here. The portions are huge and the food is…read moredelicious. I've eaten here before (it's a small area, but does have a lot of seating) but normally I get it as take out. The cafe itself is super casual, it's the perfect place to pop into during lunch or after a walk. My food is always ready on time which is nice, and when I've eaten there I'm usually able to find a seat. The spinach tortellini with the pesto cream sauce is my absolute favorite- it's a HUGE portion and so delicious. It usually lasts me at least 2 meals. The bread they include is also great! I like to dip it in the sauce. The past time I got Dino's I accidentally ordered spinach ravioli instead of tortellini...that was my bad. HOWEVER I think I might have found my new favorite? The raviolis are huge and so fat. I'm talking like 1/2 inch - 3/4 inch thick. There is so much stuffing and the spinach ricotta mix tastes so fresh and delicious...it's a must try. I've also gotten the eggplant parm before, and the fettuccini Alfredo. Both were also delicious. I've never had any of the sandwiches, but if they are anything like their pastas then I'm sure they are great! The bang for your buck here is also great which is nice. Highly recommend! Dinos is awesome! And the staff is very kind too (Note that the pic is taken from a train, I like to treat myself to Dino's before catching the Amtrak)

    Cannot recall the last time I saw something for the single digits on the menu anywhere in Boston,…read moremuch less in the north end! Also, and most importantly, the food was great. Baked gnocchi is a must-have. The fresh basil on top of everything was a nice flavorful touch. Generous cheese, generous portions, and quick and personable service. The pumpkin with cheese cream sauce pasta is also phenomenal. The garlic bread with cheese also was enough to have multiple slices each for a party of 4!

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