I stopped by during a Sunday morning around 9am and there was about a 25 mins wait to get seated. I ordered the egg Benedict with salmon($18) and a pumpkin latte($6) with almond milk(+$1). The coffee came out in about 7 mins and the main meal took about 25 mins. The hollandaise sauce was absolutely delicious. Eggs were cooked perfectly and were dippy when open. The smoked salmon went well with the overall dish. Potatoes were crispy and seasoned well, and the salad was light. After the meal I felt full without being to bloated. Overall it was a busy, but fantastic brunch spot. Definitely worth checking out! Food(50%): 9.0 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 8.0 Overall: 8.4/10 read more

Café 26 - Pumpkin latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The Scarlet Vetter says....I needed a fast infusion of protien for breakfast before the start of my conference, and I had an hour to spare so I looked up the closest breakfast place and was directed to this restaurant. It was a short walk, so I headed off to the restaurant. When I got there, there were plenty of seats and the waiter directed me to a table that I didn't like, so I asked to sit at a different table, and she said that was fine. The waiter asked what I would like to drink and quickly brought me coffee with milk and a nice big carafe of water. Then, I waited for quite some time before she came back again to take my food order. I asked for the ham and cheese crepe with a side of three poached eggs. The waiter told me they don't offer poached eggs. I pointed out to the spot on the menu where it said that poached eggs would be served in one of the dishes (eggs benedict). I asked why I couldn't get them poached, and she said because they only make poached eggs for eggs benedict. That seemed very nonsensical to me. The crepe was not the best I've ever had, but it wasn't the worst either. When I was unable to order poached eggs, (because you know, they only make them for eggs benedict) I substituted fried eggs over medium, and they were actually decent. The crepe was decent and had alot of ham in it. It took fifteen minutes to get a second cup of coffee and by then, I was pretty much ready to leave so I had to gulp it down. No real ambiance in the dining room, but it was clean and the waiter was pleasant read more

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Beyond expectations in every way! A Spanish latte w/sweetened condensed milk was like a new taste of coffee heaven. A tomato based shakshuka with plenty of perfectly toasted bread. The sweet-hot chicken sandwich is a warm chicken-salad-like extravaganza of uniqueness. Service quick but patient (for a couple of talkers who take forever to look at the menu). Low key, low prices, not too loud, not too crowded (even when packed!)... feels like a real find. Go! read more

***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. read more

Café 26 - Classic Breakfast Plate (2 eggs, sausage, potatoes, whole wheat bread, salad) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Popped in for a latte (PERFECT) but the food looked and smelled so fantastic I lingered to look a little- the host, Yasmine, was the most welcoming and friendly person in Boston (already friendly place IMHO). Will make every effort to go back for more soon! read more

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. read more

Café 26 - Breakfast Burger Combo - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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

Café 26 - eggs Benedict - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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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! read more

Café 26 - tuna melt, french toast, coffee, and a mint lemonade! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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! read more

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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 !!!!!! read more

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Loved the thick sliced toast. Shakshuka plate was delicious but needed more toast? I dunno, I might be greedy with the bread. Partner got the traditional breakfast with eggs and came with side salad which he says complimented the added avocado. Coffee drinks were great. Service was fast and table turnaround was quick. Wait was quoted at 10 minutes and it was just about that. read more

Went this morning for the first time, and the service was great!! We were seated promptly, got our drinks and food very fast, an everything talked great!! I would definitely visit again. read more

Today was our first time there. We only waited about 10min at 10am on Sunday for brunch, which was ideal. The service was great and quick. The cafe goes back and has a decent amount of seating. The food was great. We had French toast deluxe, French toast plate and 2 choc chip pancakes and orange juice. Reasonable pricing. The OJ seemed fresh pressed. Very standard diner food but 100% halal. The turkey bacon and ham were good! I'd go back read more

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. read more

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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 read more

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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. read more

Café 26 - Western Omelette PlateWestern - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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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. read more

Café 26 - Western Omelette Plate and Pancakes Plate - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Service and food were the absolute best. Each and every one of my family of 4 enjoyed their brunch meal. There were other cafes with long lines that we tried but didn't know why those lines were so long when the food, ambiance, and service at Cafe 26 was so much better, we all thought. We were visiting from MI! For reference, we got the salmon avocado toast, Nuttela French toast, and 2 omelettes. read more

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

Café 26 - Licked clean - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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. read more

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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. read more

Café 26 - Pancakes Breakfast Plate and Western Omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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My goal was to find a good breakfast spot while visiting Downtown Boston that offers tasty food and coffee but that would be filling enough since I was going to do a lot of walking. I was initially deciding between Café 26 and a breakfast spot across the street but saw that this café didn't have a wait which initially worried me because the spot across the street had a long wait. I'm so glad we gave it a try because this turned out to be a great spot. So good that we ate here for breakfast both days. There was no wait, and even if there is...people usually pop in and out pretty quickly. The first day I ordered the build your own omelette with a mocha latte. The following day I ordered the French toast with strawberries, Nutella, and whipped cream, and another mocha latte since I liked it so much. So pleased with my selections. Both days we didn't have to wait and we were in and out pretty quickly to continue our day strolling around Boston. This café is small but big enough to accommodate. Seemed very clean. The only complaint I had the first day was it was warm inside the restaurant because they don't typically run their AC and we went during a warm week. Other than that I have no complaints. The service was good. The café is in the middle of downtown, so not sure on the parking, but you would typically walk here. Good breakfast spot you should def check out. read more

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Overall, great breakfast or brunch spot. Good prices, perfect portions, tasty, nice variety and choice, great service... food came out fast. We will be back tomorrow! Highly recommend. Not a large space so call ahead! read more

Amazing service. The man who greeted my partner and I was super nice. The food was amazing and very well priced. Food was delicious and also had great variety. Would come back here again. read more

Café 26 - Bun 26 - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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

disappointed that my salmon avo toast had an overly ripe avocado, not great quality salmon, no arugula (it was lettuce), and lackluster bread that didn't even taste toasted. I did enjoy my oat milk hazelnut latte. read more

Perfect halal lunch spot just steps from the Common and Park Street T stop. Delicious savory and sweet crepes, all day breakfast and sandwiches. Sweet and spicy chicken sandwich was absolutely perfect. Will definitely be back! read more

We found this place near our hotel it was small and cozy. They had great coffee, orange juice and lemonade. My Wife had the avocado toast she loved it. I had the French toast breakfast it was yummy. Our waitress took great care of us. I would definitely go back. read more

Café 26 - Salmon Avocado Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Café 26 was one of the best breakfast spots I've ever been to here in Boston. The food was delicious, and the service was incredible! The staff is so friendly and attentive and welcoming, they made us feel right at home. can't wait until the next time I'm back! read more

Café 26 - Shakshuka and homefries - so delicious! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This café was a complete nightmare. I had a truly disappointing experience at this breakfast café. From the moment I sat down, the staff seemed more focused on turning tables than providing a welcoming atmosphere. They rushed through taking my order. The waitress interrupted my meal multiple times, asking if I wanted anything else--four times. Barely gave me time to enjoy my meal, and then practically shoved the bill at me before I was ready. As soon as I paid, they were already nudging me to leave to make room for other customers. It felt like I was more of an inconvenience than a guest. Definitely not the relaxing breakfast spot I was hoping for. This is by far the rudest, most unprofessional establishment I've ever visited in Boston. Save yourself the headache and go anywhere else. Food is Okay.... Service is terrible. read more

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

People were so nice and there was something for the whole family. Everyone enjoyed the food, very fresh. No pork, and the turkey bacon was the best I've had. read more

We had the French toast and coffee. Fabulous French toast! Service was a bit lacking, the waitress was less interested in us than other customers... hence the 4 stars. Food was 5 stars. GREAT French toast and sausage! read more

I really enjoyed my brunch in Cafe 26. The menu has so many options, and everything looks great. My friend and I ordered their Tusan Chicken crepe - and it was so delicious! I find that savory crepes are usually hard to perfect, but this was extremely well made and bursting with flavor. The staff are very friendly, the food came quick, and the restaurant has such a cute vibe and is in such a great location. A major plus is that all the food is halal, so everyone can enjoy a meal here! I would definitely recommend Cafe 26, it's a perfect place for a filling, affordable, cozy, and delicious brunch. read more

Café 26 - Tuscan Chicken Lunch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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

I needed to scoop some breakfast to eat before catching an AM flight. The place was pretty busy but they were able to crank out my to go order pretty quickly. I would only give the food 3.5 stars but the speed at which they made my order earned them an extra half star. They were generous with the strawberries and bananas on the French toast. Eggs were bland so I had to hit it with the little black pepper packet that came in the utensil baggie. So course I accidentally inhaled some black pepper off my eggs and burned TF out my throat and lungs. If I'm ever in a bind for time Cafe 26 will be my go to. read more

Café 26 - Deluxe French Toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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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.

Don't waste your time here. My friends and I waited about 45 minutes for our food, as we watched others who arrived after us get their orders. On top of that, we had just waited 40 minutes for a table. Our server did not come to check on us or explain the situation, which was very frustrating. We finally got our food, which ended up being disappointing, just like the service. We asked for our check, and at that moment the server then admitted that our food ticket hadn't been printed. If she had only communicated this to us when it happened, we would have been understanding. And nothing was done to fix the situation, besides a monotoned "sorry." Overall, very disappointing experience. read more

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

Pretty standard breakfast food in a cozy space. I came with my sister on a Sunday morning around 10am and waited less than five minutes for a table. The service was attentive and friendly, and the food came out relatively quickly. I got the French Toast with scrambled eggs and sausage. It was nice and fresh, and topped with fruit and powdered sugar. Overall a good meal, but took off one star because of little things like fruit flies buzzing around our food, and the various stains lining the walls. If you're looking for a no frills kind of place and cleanliness isn't an issue, Cafe 26 is for you. read more