STEPH JUDGEMENT: A no-frills place with decent food and great prices. Came here because the hubby had been before and liked it. This is a place that does a lot of different stuff, amazingly, with just one guy. It wasn't too busy on the morning of our visit but it looked like it might get insane during lunch hour (there were specified doors for ins and outs). The space was small but not tiny, with a few tables and counter seating. Lots of knickknacks, signs, and posters on the walls--a bit cluttered but homey. I had a coffee with cream, which was pretty standard--not bad, not great. We shared an egg and cheese breakfast sandwich (homestyle, with regular ole sandwich bread and American cheese), and hash browns (the patty kind). It was a simple, economical breakfast that got us going. read more

10/10. Amazing food packed with flavor (bulgogi beef), beautiful presentation, wonderful owners. Super fresh salad bar with tons of options. Very clean and organized inside as well. HIGHLY recommend trying this place immediately. read more

Bonne Chance Cafe - 04. Beef Bul-Go-Gi w/ noodles - Salad Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Ordered several different breakfast sandwiches. They didn't taste bad. They didn't taste great. They were completely forgettable except for the high prices for such basic breakfast sandwiches. I would believe that the Korean food options might be worth it. But the breakfast sandwiches are most certainly not. read more

Best breakfast sandwich that I've had while in Boston. Great price and service too. Will be returning here next time were in the city. read more

Bonne Chance Cafe - Avocado breakfast sandwich with bacon on a croissant - Salad Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We were staying close to TD Garden and wanted to find a nearby breakfast place. This place was great! I ordered ahead for convenience and everything was hot and ready when we got there. I had a bacon, egg, and cheese on an everything bagel with an added hash brown. I could tell this place takes pride in what they do and their food and restaurant shows it. The place is kinda narrow but has many seats at a long table. Would def come back if I'm ever back in the city. read more

Bonne Chance Cafe - Bacon, egg, and cheese on everything bagel - Salad Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Quick service and good portion for breakfast. The customer service was great too, next time I'll go back to try lunch

I've made this place my go to for breakfast and lunch when I go into the office. I do an online order when my train pulls into north station and it's ready by the time I get there. Everything is always ready on time. The service is excellent. He has the cup prepared but doesn't pour the coffee until you get there so its fresh and hot. So thoughtful and not something you'll get at Starbucks. I love that they have simple sandwiches available in addition to hot food. I don't always want something super complex for lunch just because I didn't pack one with me, and this place has the best of both worlds. Pricing isn't bad either for the area. I highly recommend. read more

Bonne Chance Cafe - Bacon egg and cheese with hashbrowns on a sesame seed bagel. Perfectly seasoned and cooked. - Salad Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great place for a quick breakfast. I was staying at the Courtyard Marriott and this place is a 2min walk. Typical breakfast, hot and fresh - highly recommended. read more

Bonne Chance Cafe - Pineapple with Aloe pulp - Salad Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Happened on this place as it was close to our hotel and good reviews. And we were headed back home. What can I say? They have so many choices - all via the walls covered with choices. Mom and pop with lots of foot traffic getting their morning start. We had a breakfast sandwich and avocado toast and 2 coffees. Quick and cheap. Try them out. read more

Great bi bim nap to go and great breakfast sandwiches! I've been going to them for a while now and they are always consistent. Online ordering also works well for pick up read more

Great friendly service! Came in for an early breakfast and it was delicious. Got a bagel sandwich with egg, cheese and sausage

Great local Deli serving bulgolgi (beef, pork , tofu options) rice and noodle bowls. Large portions and the japchae is a plus! read more

Bonne Chance Cafe - Bulgolgi Rice Bowl - Salad Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I chanced, pun intended, upon Bonne Chance Cafe during one of my many walks on Canal Street. I had my lavender lemonade in hand when out of the corner of my eyes I see a giant poster for bibimbap. Bibimbap is a Korean rice dish with mixed salted pickled vegetables topping. It usually come with a marinated protein, usually thinly sliced pork or beef in a sweet Korean marinade. Also sometimes topped off with a fried egg. Sounds like a lot? Well, it is. The poster caught me by surprise. I have walked this street countless times but never noticed the cafe. For a fast food cafe, Bonne does a very decent bibimbap for the price that you pay. It is nothing to rave about but it's definitely a quick option for lunch. It takes about 5 -7 minutes to prepare. The vegetables are pre-made and packaged. You're really waiting for the marinated meat topping, the fried egg, and the rice. It will not come in a hot stone pot as how most Korean restaurants does it. Instead, the rice comes in a small to go container. The vegetables you get include blanched bean sprouts, spinach, green squash, carrot, lettuce, and mushroom. You can pick spicy pork, beef, or chicken for protein. I have tried all three and all are decent with the beef being my favorite followed by pork and then chicken. Some days the marinated mushrooms can be slightly salty but other days perfectly fine. The portion is huge and I never finish. The cafe also serves breakfast items which I have not yet tried. There is also a salad bar which I see a lot of people choose during the lunch rush. You can also get dumplings from the salad bar area. You can get either meat or vegetable dumplings. I have tried the spicy vegetable dumplings and they have a nice kick to them. There is a good amount of seatings by the window if you want to eat in. Overall, great place if you work in the area and want to grab a quick lunch. read more

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Really happy with the salad bar, nice mix of fresh veggies and prepared salads to add in. Was very clean and kept up nicely. Would definitely come back, the hot food looked great and it seemed popular. read more

Excellent food ! Very generous portions ! Well worth the trip for a good rice / noodle bowl

Wow this was great food! A friendly man welcomed us at the door and we were seated nearly immediately, service was prompt and the food was absolutely wonderful. Whatever you try, make sure it has the special sauce! read more

Bonne Chance Cafe - Scramble, mimosa, coffee - Salad Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

gave me food poisoning, I have a bad headache and I feel so nauseous. Eat at your own risk... Their food was actually pretty good though. The spicy pork rice plate was such a generous portion for $13. The spicy pork was so soft and flavorful. It wasn't too spicy so you could actually taste the other flavors which was nice. The veggies were normal and the rice tasted normal too. If I didn't get food poisoning I would come back. It's a really small kitchen too where I saw their food in buckets which is probs how their food went bad bcuz they didn't store it properly. read more

Was working at the wework around the corner for the day and decided to try this spot for breakfast. I got their avocado egg sandwich with provolone cheese, lettuce, and added a hash brown all on rye toast. It was so good and flavourful. Tasted super homemade and high quality. Would get it again and again and again! read more

4/10: They have fast turnaround. But the food itself is just alright. Bulgogi and chicken are both overcooked. Portions are a bit small. Hot sauce has a touch too much acidity. For $15, you could just go to Bon Me... read more

After getting off of an airplane and dropping off our luggage at our hotel, I was looking for a place where I could grab a quick bite, preferably breakfast. We ended up here because it was super close to the hotel. The breakfast sandwich I ordered was pretty good-bacon, egg and cheese on a plain bagel. I was amazed by the various menu options! I thought that they were very reasonably priced too! read more

Bonne Chance offers an interesting combination of breakfast items and Korean foods, so you can get something well made any time of the day. I came here for breakfast - with so many chains in the vicinity, it was nice to get something not made in a mass production, which tasted better, for about the same price. As I was eating my breakfast, people near me raved about the salad bar available at lunch. And the other reviews I've seen make me want to come back here for lunch and dinner - so many other places in the area offer an overabundance of carbs, it's nice - nay, great - to have this as an option. Be aware: no rest rooms. read more

Super great service. We ordered ahead using the website (super user friendly and wide variety of modification pre-sets). The croissants were soooo delicious! read more

I only had a few minutes to pick up something quick to eat and a friend suggested I come here. Immediately when I walked in everything was so clean and cornered off that I felt safe. The staff was very nice and very attentive. The food was great and the portions were very big! read more

A hole-in-the-wall for sure, but don't let appearances fool you! Even though the name of the place is French it's more of a Korean/American fusion with rice plate specials, paninis, subs, and a salad bar with many unique options (dumplings, pierogis, roasted vegetables, etc). They do have a small section of baked goods, but it's not really the focus of this place. The highlight for me is definitely the spicy pork & bulgogi. SO good when paired with rice or noodles. I know they're known for the bibimbop so I'll have to try that one of these days. read more

Update on my previous review: I have also tried the spicy pork. The sauce that the pork is marinated in is spectacular. The pork has a good spice, not overwhelming, and is very tender! I am not one for fat so I tend to remove it from the meat I am eating. There was not too too much fat on most pieces so that was good for me. :) read more

The boss is very friendly too, especially if you are Korean, bibimbap is really delicious! All the other foods are delicious, too, and they are all very expensive ~ I have a place to eat and eat easily, so it is a good place for breakfast and lunch! read more

Bonne Chance Cafe - Salad Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is a hidden gem... Coworkers always talked of this place and swore by both the salad bar and their bibimbap. When they said bibimbap, they peeked my interest. Finally decided to walk over today since it was nice weather! Place is a little hidden, easy to walk past. This place is a BIG DEAL. Can't believe it took me this long to try! There's a seating area if you want to dine there. Lots of food options. Open salad bar. Service is quick and the place is very clean. Great cheap eats lunch joint if you work in the North End! read more

Solid food option. They give a good amount of food for a reasonable price. I would recommend the bulgogi plate ($9.61) as the beef is very moist and delicious. It came with a mound of rice and veggies on the side. The sauce that they put on it is a bit sweet so maybe next time I would not get it. There is a space for eating in, but nothing fancy. They also serve things like subs and salads, but I would recommend sticking with the korean menu. read more

I came here on my first day of work in Boston in September 2019; the bulgogi was great! HUGE portions. I stopped by again today after a few months and tried the chicken teriyaki. I lived in Seattle for the past 7 years and both coasts do their teriyaki VERY differently. Still, it is good just a different taste. Owners are such kind and sweet people. I had purple hair and stopped in today; the lady's warm smile kept me warm in this cold weather haha. read more

Hidden treasure for lunch! You usually can find a table or it's also good for take out. The rice/noodle bowls are delicious, huge portions and always very fresh and hot, perfect for any lunch day. They also have sandwiches and a full salad bar! Very reasonably priced, friendly service, nice and casual environment. Definitely stop by! :) read more

I really just don't understand the bad reviews. Sure, sometimes, they can take a while to make your breakfast, but it's always of good quality and it's awesome that they use real eggs on a skillet--not those awful microwaved eggs you get everywhere else. The people who run this place are always nice and friendly and pleasant. Also, I just went over for the salad bar and I was just expecting your usual hodgepodge of raw vegetables and I was pretty much blown away: asian cellophane noodle salads, marinated portabello salad, roasted vegetables, marinated fresh mozzarella with other italian style vegetables, chicken, and then all the regular salad fixings one would expect! And then they had like 25 dressings to choose from. I will be eating those salads very often from now on! read more

Soooo excited this place is no longer a sketched out dive. When I decide to splurge on lunch (everyday splurge?) I get an amazing (now sanitary) salad bar full of yummy happiness and Asian Delights. Plus they have a buttload of noodle, rice and stirfry dishes too. Here's the kicker: Ten minutes. Lunch. Under $10. Food that doesn't make me fat. I'm happy. read more

Arguably one of the BEST places for salads. The salad bar always has a lot of variety (lettuce, Romaine, spinach, pasta salads, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, mushrooms, chicken, mozzarella, egg, corn, peas, onions, beets, artichokes, the list goes on and on), and it's always fresh -- I have yet to see any dingy or disgusting piece of lettuce or vegetable in the salad bar, and I've been eating salads here probably 2-3 times a week for the past year. (Recently they added fresh avocados to the bar! Amazing.) It's priced by weight and it _does_ get a little pricey if you fill up your container to be a full entree and not just a side salad. I don't like their salad dressing offerings, but as I work in an office nearby, I keep my own bottle of Paul Newman's at the office and am otherwise always happy to get a salad here. I'm also a fan of their spicy pork with rice and vegetables. A generous serving at a reasonable price. read more

So the 4 stars go to my coffee. Ice coffee regular with cream and sugar. I don't know what made it taste so good but it was one of the best coffee's I've had in a long time, seriously. My ham, egg and cheese on the English muffin was good. Though whatever type of English muffin they use had a lot of salt on the outside, which I just brushed off with a napkin. The little woman behind the counter had a very pleasant attitude. And the woman sitting in the cafe with her baby mentioned I should try my sandwich on a croissant, but it was too late otherwise I would have tried her suggestion. I don't know what all the 2 star reviews are about, but then again I've never ate there for lunch or previously. read more

I have to say.... I've not had anything else other than the Bibimbap but it's incredible. I've come here too often that the sweet lady at the register just sees me, smiles and says "bibimbap?" It's always consistent, and make sure to pour the entire spicy sauce on your meal! read more

Ate here the other day after walking by and seeing that it'd be renovated. The sort of dingey looking interior is now quite bright and cheerful, I was actually annoyed I hadn't brought my book because it was quiet and there were only maybe only 2 out of 8 seats (twotop tables) taken. The slight cognitive dissonance happening with the French name and Asian food is still there, but it adds to the charm I think. Plus they do loads of thoroughly Euro-American subs (only veggie subs on menu was the Caprese and Grilled Cheese though). Service was sweet with one staff person and neutral with another (I'm totally fine with both). Had the teryaki tofu w/fried rice. $7 and very tasty. Will try the combo and report back ($2 more and you get 2 dumplings + salad + miso soup ... seems crazy). read more

I go here a few times a week to get lunch. The salad bar is my go to and has a fantastic selection. What really separates this place tho are the Asian flavored meats! Don't miss out on this place read more

I grabbed lunch here the other day. The owner and staff were all very nice and helpful. There are just a few seats inside, but it's clean and comfortable. There are newspapers on the counter to read. Interesting selection of food: breakfast, sandwiches & wraps, salad bar, and also hot entrees including stir-fry and Korean food. Then they also have bottled drinks and candy bars like a convenience store. I had the bi bim bap. It wasn't the best I've ever had, but the portion was great and so was the price. Great local business. read more

My favourite lunch spot in the area. The salad bar is a must! But they're breakfast and hot lunch options are also delicious, and very reasonably priced, especially for the location. read more

Strong lunch option. Bibimbap is the highlight, but very good pressed sandwiches and a good salad bar. They're extremely efficient - you'll see the bags are prepacked with napkins and forks, lined up and ready to be filled with food. Also good breakfast sandwiches - easily the best option on the street. read more