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    Brownstone

    3.6 (437 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Truffle Fries
    Cori W.

    I wanted to like this place so bad because it's beautiful inside. I love the cozy decor, the art on the walls, etc. I was also happy to see their menu included a lot of gluten free or available gluten free options. We had a super friendly waitress, so off to a good start. We got truffle fries for a starter (8/10 because they were not as crispy as I would have liked but were loaded with parm and the herb aoli was amazing). I ordered lobster sliders and was told they were out, so I switched to the crispy Brussels. I have tried crispy Brussels a million places and almost always love them. These were really sad. Definitely not crispy. They had a bacon jam with very not crispy bacon and were supposed to have a whipped feta but there was so much sauce that the feta sort of became a part of the sauce and lost its flavor. I ate maybe 3-4 and left the rest. My husband got a steak sando and said it was amazing. So....would likely try again, but was not thrilled with this experience.

    Grilled blueberry muffins
    Erin O.

    We visited here on a very busy weekend and reserved a table for brunch in advance. We were immediately seated at a high top near their big open windows, which was super relaxing on a nice spring day. Their brunch menu had all the fixings - I started with some orange juice which tasted freshly squeezed and was super refreshing. Our table then split their grilled blueberry muffins, which is a New England staple, and also was very tasty served with some sweet cream. I then ordered the classic eggs benedict, which was a massive portion! I wasn't a big fan of their home fries, which tasted slightly undercooked and just wasn't a great texture for me. I thought the eggs were well cooked (with perfectly runny yolks) but I was a bit off-put by the sheer amount of ham/Canadian bacon on the plate. It was at least two layers on each Benny which made it pretty difficult to eat and my bites were full of 80% just ham. I wouldn't recommend this dish unless you just really love ham. The service here was also just okay.. they were busier than usual, so I don't fault them that much but there were several times our table had no water left or needed to get their attention and there was no one around. Maybe I'll give Brownstone another try one of these days, but I wouldn't rush back.

    Fried chicken plate
    Gloria M.

    Came in for dinner on a Friday for a fried chicken deal they are doing on Fridays. I liked the inside, it had a nice vibe to it. Our waitress was super attentive and friendly. I liked the French 75 but I liked the Peach tea cocktail and strawberry margarita more. The chicken sandwich looks unassuming but it was honestly really good. It had a soft bun, the chicken has a sweet chili sauce on it so it was different and a nice change from all the overly spicy chicken sandwiches out there. I was not a fan of the fries at all honestly. The fried chicken plate was good especially for only $15. The tenders were good and the cole slaw was great, and I loved the biscuit but did not love the Mac and cheese. Will def be back for their fried chicken Fridays

    Eggs over hash
    Stephen V.

    Stepping in after Titantic exhibit up the st ,around 2 pm on a brisk Saturday in November. Lots of Florida Gator fans watching Texas kick their Butts. Grabbed a few apps that were a huge hit and delicious ...Donut holes and grilled blueberry muffins. The Burgers were perfectly cooked and super tasty in a sesame seed roll with a huge amt of fries. Fries cooked in clean oil. I was impressed. Poached eggs on avocado toast was a hit along with the eggs over Hash.

    Crunchy French Toast + Bacon
    Mackenzie T.

    I think about this restaurant every time I eat brunch somewhere. THAT is how good the French toast sticks are. They are incredibly crispy and dip-able and perfectly paired with bacon. The service is great, restaurant is beautiful, but the food (or specifically that food) is what keeps me coming back.

    Eggs Benny
    Jerrick C.

    Solid 4.5 stars Came here for brunch on a Sunday and was seated right away, which is not always the case for Sunday brunch in Boston. I ordered a mimosa and the apple cider donut holes to start. The mimosa was not too orange juice forward which I appreciated and the donut holes were fresh and addictive and came with sweet and cinnamony dipping sauce! For brunch, I got the classic eggs Benedict. Not the absolute best I've had but honestly pretty darn good. Overall, you cannot beat the price at Brownstone. $13 mimosas and $16 for a pretty sizable and filling eggs Benedict is a steal in Boston. I will definitely be back. Service: 5/5 Food: 4.5/5 Ambience: 4/5

    Steak n ' Eggs
    Dina A.

    I had an excellent brunch experience at Brownstone this fine Sunday. This restaurant is located within walking distance of the historic shopping district, Newbury Street. My friend and I went to Brownstone before an afternoon of shopping. Food: I ordered the steak and eggs bowl, minus the home fries. I ordered the steak medium -- it was cooked exactly to my liking. I also had the eggs poached, and it was a nice way to have the steak and eggs along with my whole wheat toast. The food was a bit underseasoned (salt and pepper) but I actually prefer that -- definitely better than overly seasoned, plus the tables have salt and pepper shakers on them! Service: I think my server was Shannon today -- wow. A superb staffperson! So kind, and genuinely friendly and helpful. She took her time explaining to me the different options for eggs (scrambled, over easy/medium/hard, poached)! The food also came out so quickly without compromise on the flavor/presentation! Ambiance: I really enjoyed the ambiance of this establishment. It's casual enough to wear athleisure to, but it's still a sit-down restaurant. The music was great today (mainly 2K music playing in the background), and there were a mix of patrons (young, old, different backgrounds!). I 100% would suggest Brownstone to others for brunch, and I'd return again myself.

    Ryan T.

    Food was insanely bland. Server didn't write down our order and asked me what I ordered as she brought the rest of my party's entrees because she forgot to put in my eggs Benedict. Food took forever. Wouldn't come back. Sever forgot our coffees.

    Spiked cold brew and espresso martini
    Srinithi R.

    I came in with my friend. The service was very fast and the staff was friendly. We got the AGLIO OLIO and FRENCH TOAST STIX. I recommend the drink selection. We got a spiked cold brew coffee and an espresso martini which were both very good. The ambiance reminds me of a pub and ideally for a large party as well as diners of two.

    Aglio Olio
    Emily P.

    Came to brownstone for brunch on Sunday. The service was spectacular. The food was a bit of a wait but came out fresh and hot. The Aglio Olio was so tasty and I also enjoyed the avocado toast. They could have put move avocado on it but overall it was good! Would definitely come back!

    Lucy L.

    The service was amazing, and the restaurant was adorable. The serving size is quite large. The food was quite delicious. For drinks, we got the Mimosa and the baby shark. The baby shark is STRONG, but it's so cute. For food, we got the Monte cristo, which is a French toast sandwich. For those who love savory sweet, it totally hits the spot and avocado toast. I think the avocado toast here is so swell worth. The pepper jam is amazing, and the generous with the spread. If I can critique one thing, it's the home fries. I wish it was less messy looking. It's feels like it's a little messy and soft. I would love for some crunch or crisp part for home fries. Honestly, I really enjoy this brunch place. I would recommend

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