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    Café 26

    4.1 (379 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 3 weeks ago

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    CAFÉ 26 ATMOSPHERE

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

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    Classic Breakfast Plate (2 eggs, sausage, potatoes, whole wheat bread, salad)
    Samantha G.

    ***Opened 4th of Jul 2025*** We arrived around 8:30 AM. The restaurant was busy when we were there, but not as much as we'd expected for the holiday, thankfully! We were seated right away. Ambiance: plenty of tables for people to grab a sit down meal. However, there were plenty of people that ordered to-go at the counter as well! Food: The breakfast was good. Plenty of food. My husband really enjoyed the breakfast potatoes and how they were seasoned.

    Breakfast Burger Combo
    Renee N.

    This little gem may be small but it's mighty. Well worth the wait and service was great! The Breakfast Burger was too legit to quit and the potatoes were chef's kiss! I also had an iced coffee that did not disappoint.

    eggs Benedict

    Great service, didnt have to wait long when busy. the food was filling and coffee was

    tuna melt, french toast, coffee, and a mint lemonade!
    Leilani S.

    Beautiful little hole in the wall restaurant! I've been eating around Boston for the last four years and never knew this place was here. I love that everything is halal; it really brings a peace of mind during selection as someone with certain dietary restrictions. Everyone here is so kind and our server was extremely attentive. Can't wait to come back!

    Classic Breakfast Plate
    Caroline S.

    Cozy diner in the heart of downtown. The space is tight, but the food is tasty and at a good price. They serve classic breakfast and brunch dishes, my favorite being the potatoes and the strawberry smoothie! Overall, it's a solid and no frills dining location. Felt very homey and had a good experience!

    Me and my wife have a good time the best place.

    I want to do a review of Café 26 as the best place for breakfast in Boston. The service, flavor, and staff treatment are 5-star. Everything is fresh, even down to the smallest details--everything prepared exactly how you ask, and their recommendations are a dream. A warm, family-friendly atmosphere. % recommend . Tg !!!!!!

    Salmon Avo Toast
    Chris C.

    We went here for brunch on a Saturday. With a party of 2, we were seated at a table, which was smaller than the other surrounding tables. I ordered the Classic Breakfast Plate. None of the food was seasoned except the home fries. There was no dressing on the salad. I had more issues with the service. The server did not get us water until after the bill came. After paying the bill via credit card, i was surprised to see on my receipt that there was an option to save money on the bill if you paid by cash. The server did not mention this to us at all. My plate was $15, as there was a $2 charge for sausage. Portion sizes felt small. I had also tried the Peach on the Block smoothie, and it was too sweet.

    Menu Café 26
    Sebastian C.

    Excellent food (the shakshouka is really nice - and there is hot sauce on the table to take it from white bread to yes!) very attentive and friendly staff and the pricing is spot on ! We'll be back

    Western Omelette PlateWestern
    Simone P.

    Such a great alternative to Cafe Bonjour. We took a chance since the line was so long across the street and we were not disappointed. The food was great and so were the prices. We got an omelette and shashuka and both were tasty and very healthy portions. I also got an iced oat latte which was really delicious.

    Western Omelette Plate and Pancakes Plate
    Emilia R.

    I almost did not eat here, but I am so happy I did. The food was fantastic and the service was so fast! They offer a wide variety of breakfast items. They were a little expensive, but I found it to be worth it. My western omelette was so tasty and cheesy ( a must for an omelette). The pancakes were crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. The potatoes came from a well seasoned grill! You can taste it. I was a little upset when they left the door open to air out the smoke from a burnt meal, it was 20 degrees out! I was freezing while I was eating. Besides this minute detail, I was very satisfied with my meal from this tiny eatery.

    Licked clean
    Corey H.

    Food was gas and proportions were great. The potatoes were so good my toes started curling

    mocha latte
    Keerthi D.

    Cafe 26 is a great last minute brunch find if you're looking to eat downtown. This restaurant is located near the downtown crossing T stop and there is usually little to no wait. The ambiance is medium casual and there's a wide variety of brunch options on the menu. The inside is a little crowded so I wouldn't recommend going in a group more than 3. The food quality is medium, but it's worth the price. I tried the chicken melt, which came with a side salad. I enjoyed the portion and the flavor was good with the aioli. My mocha latte tasted really good and there was really pretty art on top! Also, our waiter was really nice and service was really quick. Additionally, they take Apple Pay and can split the check easily.

    Pancakes Breakfast Plate and Western Omelette
    Stephen L.

    Okay quality cafe near the Boston Common. I ordered the pancakes breakfast plate with ham and blueberry pancakes. The pancakes, eggs, and ham were all very standard quality - not bad but honestly I could've made those pretty easily myself. And it came with one of those little Smucker's breakfast syrup packets and a butter packet, which was a bit of a cheap look. $15 was a fair price. I also got a party cocktail smoothie ($7), which looked great from the description based on all the fruits and froyo that were blended in there. However, it ended up being too sweet and not that enjoyable. The cafe has a standard mid-quality cafe kind of environment. It has a decent amount of seating inside and is conveniently located near the Common. Our waiter was not particularly friendly though. The service speed was okay. Overall, Cafe 26 is very average quality. I wouldn't go out of your way to come here, but if you are looking for a casual brunch spot that will just do the job, you could stop by here.

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    The food was cold and the bacon was turkey and gross so I wouldn't eat anything else from here

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    Very sorry you had a bad experience with us

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    So sorry you had a bad experience with us , our apologies

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    10 months ago

    The food and service was fast and excellent!! Highly recommend for breakfast in Boston.

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    Excelente food and service. Really enjoyed it. The Shashuka was delicious. Will recommend it

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    Good service. Good was pretty good too. We ordered the triple melt, the salmon lox and some other things, but those were good.

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    Seated quickly despite it being a busy weekend in Boston and in the surrounding area. Food was amazing and service was great!

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