Every time I am in the Boston area, I have to get my egg sandwich. It is consistently delicious and…read morefilling! The bacon is good quality and compliments the eggs and arugula. The Dijon mustard gives it a nice kick! They have seating indoors and outside. You can call your order in before arriving. Restroom is always clean. Staff is always professional! Street parking and a small parking lot.

Came in around 11:30 and there weren't too many people. You can either order from the kiosk or the…read morecounter. They have plenty of tables both inside and outside. I decided to try the sticky bun and it goes nicely with a drink to wash it down. I got the chai latte with a pump of halzenut and it paired nicely. Once it hit 12 a ton of people started coming in.

Excellent restaurant in the Hyatt Regency Boston / Cambridge with great clam chowder, truffle tater…read moretots, thin crispy pork and chocolate cake dessert with an orange slice plus ice cream. Very cool interior decor as well, and nice very stylish interior atmosphere. Great service as well - highly recommended!

To go. In the hyatt hotel…read more French toast. And sausage. Son said it was the best French toast he's ever had in his life. The lemon compote was like candy. But Not super sweet. Amazing. 5/5 Breakfast at least was amazing.

The food was absolutely delicious! The service was great and we were easily accommodated despite…read morebeing early for our reservation. The restaurant has a bar, second floor, and a side with booths. It was the perfect ambiance with amazing food. We ordered two of their appetizers and split an order of the BBH. It was the perfect amount of food for us! I highly recommend Esmai's if you want to try something a little different and elevated.

I came here for a date night as I've seen great reviews about the drinks and the food here. I made…read morea reservation for 6 on a Friday night - it was initially quiet inside but began to fill up more once we were seated. The interior was clean and modern. Our server was very welcoming and able to provide us with great insights into the menu. The cocktails were refreshing and tasty. I ordered a 'Spill the Tea' with gin and my husband ordered the matcha colada. I'd love to come back and try more out! As for food, we ordered the mini beef wellington, the banh mi & bone marrow, the curry chicken, and the loco moco. I loved the variety of dishes on the menu and was super impressed by the execution of all of them. They were very flavorful and cooked to perfection, with the mini beef wellington having crispy puff pastry and the bone marrow very tender. Overall, I was impressed by Esmai's creativity and would love to come back to try out more of the menu.

It was incredibly hard to choose, but I was in a group with students and wanted something easy. The…read morestudents were all thrilled with the portions and options, truly something for everyone (pancakes, croissant, eggs and these potatoes I was told were divine). I didn't get pics of their food, but mine was fabulous. The woman serving the food was friendly, the place wasn't loud so we could talk, and the light -- it was perfect (we were toward the front). I look forward to visiting again!

Went here with a group of friends. The food is very aesthetic but the dish that I got (the…read moreShashuka) was okay. This is a nice spot to grab so brunch but if you're looking for lots of flavor, I personally was a bit disappointed. Overall, the ambience was nice and this is a good spot to just catch up with friends.

This was our first time coming here, and upon entering both the waiter and waitress were very…read morefriendly, attentive and gave great recommendations. There were a lot of options for food and it was hard to decide! They have everything from Shakshuka to their "croffle"! ( croffle- croissant waffle with different toppings) We shared a Nutella and hazelnut croffle, and had omelets. The croffle was incredible- very decadent- and the omelets were very generous with their portions and had toast and home fried potatoes! It's a small spot, but doesn't feel crowded at all overall great experience and would come back!

Came with friends for breakfast. I'm from out of town, but my friends are the regulars, so they…read morewere bantering with the waiter. Folks are very friendly and helpful here! There's tables mostly for smaller groups, but they easily accommodated us and another large group. I ordered the fig prosciutto panini, which was admittedly smaller than what I was expecting but delicious for breakfast. Coffee saved me from my early morning flight too-- effective and tasty. I think my only knock was that I'd have hoped my particular dish was a bit more generous in portioning, but given a look at the other things my friends ordered, this looks like it's not necessarily the norm across dishes. Great quick bite-- parking is pretty easy on this street in the morning too, so I'd recommend!

Great food, good atmosphere! Service was good and everyone in our party enjoyed their mealread more

If you're anywhere near Harvard Square, The Friendly Toast is absolutely worth a stop, especially…read moreif you're looking for a brunch spot that's just as fun as it is flavorful. The space is super vibrant, filled with bold colors, retro diner touches, and a bunch of quirky statement pieces that make you want to look around before you even check the menu. It feels playful and energetic without being overwhelming...definitely a place that stands out from your typical brunch spot. One of the most unique things about this place is the drink menu. I loved that you can order flights...not just for mimosas, but also spritzers/mixed drink and even coffee-inspired drinks. That's not something you see everywhere, and it made the whole experience feel a little more elevated and fun. Everything we tried was solid across the board. The drinks were well-made, balanced, and honestly just fun to try in a flight format. The menu itself keeps that same energy going with quirky, pop culture-inspired names that make ordering more entertaining than usual. But it's not just about the names, the food actually delivers. The chicken and waffles were a standout: crispy, flavorful, and perfectly paired with the sweetness of the waffle. The traditional breakfast was done right too: simple, classic, and exactly what you'd want when you're craving something familiar. The real surprise for me was the crispy pimento potato bowl with chicken. It was packed and layered with flavor: comforting, a little indulgent, and definitely filling. You can tell they're intentional about how they build their dishes, not just throwing things together. Shoutout to our waitress as well...she really made the experience better. She gave great recommendations, helped us navigate the menu (which has a lot of options), and made sure we picked dishes we'd actually enjoy. That kind of service goes a long way, especially at a busy brunch spot.

Had a nice experience at phinista. Their atmosphere is very nice with great aesthetic and decent…read moreamount of seating. Their coffees are very tasty especially the Vietnamese coffee which is always a solid choice. Overall a great coffee soot that i would recommend!

One of the spots that people kept recommending for good coffee & Bahn mi. overall takeaways: good…read morematcha color & flavor, drinks were not too sweet (which is an Asian compliment!), quaint spot. Would rate 5/5 on drinks, 4/5 on food. We got the customer favorite: iced pandan matcha (with oat milk for preference) -- overall: good matcha color & flavor, pandan was not too sweet, ice ratio was good. My bf really enjoyed this one! I also got the Iced Saigonese -- strong viet coffee, still yummy with the sweetness & the foam on top enhanced the creaminess of the drink. We ordered the BBQ Pork Bahn Mi + egg, I would recommend adding the egg for sure! The egg was creamy & runny, giving it extra flavor. However, Bahn mi itself was not particularly special. We actually ordered the egg after tasting the Bahn mi & it was a little dry. Nice location, seating inside & outside but construction was happening outside, so it wasn't as enjoyable. We had went around 1PM on a Wednesday & the seats were filled. Saw some people with computers, with no problem.

This was our 3rd visit for brunch. We came last year and accidentally walked to the location again…read morethis year, only realizing we were at the same place when we recognized the neighborhood. It was a happy accident! On weekends there will likely be a wait for brunch. Service is friendly and efficient. Coffee is served in a really big mug and is piping hot. Breakfast potatoes are crisp and hot and flavorgul. Cholula hot sausce is always on the table. At some point, I will have the lunch or dinner items but I always end up gravitating towards breakfast. We've had the omelettes, power bowl, and breakfast scramble. All were fresh and flavorful. I also had a spiked lemonade which was also tasty.

We tried the dutch baby pancake, bacon & avocado scramble, and salmon cakes, and everything was…read moresolid. Good portion sizes and a nice variety on the menu with both sweet and savory options. The only downside was definitely the wait. It took about an hour to get seated and have food ready for lunch, so I would recommend planning ahead if you are going during busy hours.

I stop here whenever i get to Boston to visit my daughter. The matzo ball soup is delish & deli…read moresandwiches yummy as any other good deli i've visited! And they always seem to be stocked with the celery soda that is tough to get on the west coast. Go early especially on weekend when there always seems to be a line. Can't wait to get back here soon.

I'd heard about this spot from people all around ever since moving to Boston and I finally…read moreunderstand why: Zaftigs is the perfect representation of traditional Jewish home style cooking in Boston! The atmosphere is so nostalgic and warming from the moment you step inside, like a true classic neighborhood diner. The staff is incredibly kind and friendly making the experience all the more welcoming. And when it comes to the food itself, it's like a nice big hug to seal the deal. The flavors are tasty and satisfying without being anything over the top. Also, their many has a wide variety of options ranging from familiar diner foods to some unique Jewish specials that you can't find just anywhere. This place is great for a casual bite to eat for really any meal (plus they serve breakfast all day)! I'll definitely be back to try their breakfast too, but I must say their lunch/dinner foods also don't disappoint: the latkes and matzo ball soup are a must!!

Food was great! We were seated in a basement, ambience is friendly but would recommend trying to be…read moreseated where light seeps through. But it's so difficult to get seated in the first place! Lovely staff, but service is a bit slow for food.

The food and services were amazing. I would totally recommend coming. I've already scheduled my…read morenext trip.