This restaurant is a find! My husband and I went for breakfast this morning, after eating there for the 1st time last Sunday. The shashuska was delicious, as was the western omelet I had this morning. My husband tried two different types of crepes on our 2 visits, and loved each one. The food is fresh and the service great. We saw no issues on the cleanliness, but it is an older space, so maybe that is why the comments. read more

We had the sweetest waitress Lisa, she made our visit complete. The food was amazing especially the home fries! We went our first night and came back because of how good the food was and nice the staff was. read more

Café 26 - Mocha Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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A no frills breakfast place that can be overlooked amongst the other crowd attracting restaurants in the area. I also meant to go to another restaurant nearby, but decided to stop by here after seeing the line outside. Food I've tried: - CHICKEN MOZARELLA SANDWICH ($9): the ciabatta was nice and crispy. Overall, for $9 I thought the sandwich was pretty filling. Objectively, the sandwich tasted exactly how I would imagine a chicken mozzarella sandwich to taste, maybe on the higher side of average. Atmosphere: - You can order at the counter for to go like a normal cafe, or you can dine in at one of the few tables that are scattered throughout the place. - The vibe is very busy and there is a general go-go-go buzz. - Given the business of the place, I wouldn't call this a to go for a nice date spot or for a leisurely brunch but this would be a good spot to get a quick meal. Service: - The service was pretty quick. Overall: - A solid diner to grab a bite if you are in the area. The price is pretty standard, and the food is as you expect read more

Stopped by here on a whim and it was 100% worth it. Service was fast (though I went on Monday morning so take that with a grain of salt) and attentive. I got an orange juice and the green Supreme sandwich which had egg, arugula, tomato, avocado and a Cafe 26 sauce/aioli on sourdough. I would've preferred the outside of the bread to be a little bit more toasted like the inside was but it was still a tasty sandwich. It was also served with a small salad and breakfast potatoes, both topped with the same cafe 26 sauce. If I were to make one recommendation it would be to GET THE ORANGE JUICE. You can tell it was actually squeezed fresh and it is some of the best orange juice I've had in my life. I enjoy pulp in my oj so beware for those who don't, but I'd still encourage you to try it. Truly so tasty. I'd definitely stop by Cafe 26 again if I'm in the area! read more

Café 26 - Green supreme sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had an amazing breakfast! Fascinating food, pretty clean, pretty expensive ($50 for the breakfast for 2 people). Anyway good experience!

Was rather disappointed by the food at this place. What is listed as home fries turned out to be a frozen heated hash brown. The toast was something I could have brought from home. When we walked in the waiter took our order and then came back to ask what we had ordered since he did not write it down the first time he asked. read more

Café 26 - Basic omelet - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Got in here for a Saturday lunch after Cafe Bonjour plans didn't pan out due to some mix-up with reservation. But we were glad to discover this little outlet just a few yards across the street. The Shakshouka here is brilliant. Service was ok, except for the fact that they cleared out the table very quickly after we picked up the check (including the cold brew which I had intended to go) :( read more

Cute little place n the middle of downtown. You walk in and order at the cashier. The team cooks delicious and it's all about the presentation here. Definitely a hidden gem. I walked in since my mother in law raves about a sandwich she loves from here. They serve omelets, crepes, breakfast pastries, regular coffee, upscale lattes, etc. They have two people tables and benches. Hands down recommend, it's not pretentious like some cafes in the area. Just a down to earth time. I would recommend adding artwork at different angles only because I sat in a spot that I had nothing to distract me with. Thankfully I had a magazine and the staff were super friendly. Thanks for the amazing breakfast! read more

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They are offering Dine in, at least at the time of this review. Doesn't look like much on the outside but when I tell you everything was SOOOO GOOD!! I couldn't decide between the lox and cream cheese sandwich or the shakshuka (which I've never had before) went with the shakshuka to try new things and OMGGGG I was not disappointed. I got it with ham and it was amazing! (Literally the reason I'm reviewing ) The people were friendly and helpful. Fresh fruit was nice and sweet, latte was great! 0 complaints read more

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

A great hole in a wall place. The cafe is located near downtown crossing & Boston commons. There's a variety of food on the menu, including croissants, omelettes, crepes, and even shakshuka. I had the strawberry chocolate crepe and it was of amazing quality. Pros: Decent prices, good location, cozy atmosphere, menu items that offer you the options to either grab your food to go or stay in to enjoy a plate of warm shakshuka and savory crepes. I can see why this cafe is pretty popular despite its small size and morning rush. The only con is that the place is a bit understaffed so you might have to wait a bit before the server comes around. Will be going here again. read more

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

A good, proper cafe with hot tea and hot sandwiches. Great service, good prices. Had to look around for a while but glad we found this place. read more

I really wanted to like this place. I ordered some lunch to go (Turkey club, no mayo add avocado). I get back to my office and I guess they ran out of panini bread (which is understandable) but instead of communicating that to me while I was there, they decided to throw my sandwich together on regular wheat bread. I called them and they were apologetic and asked me to come back and they'll remake my sandwich. I leave my office for a second time for them to correct their mistake and what I got in return was a pathetic excuse for a sandwich. One slice of deli turkey meat, 3 slices of tomatoes, brown and black wilted lettuce, and NO BACON! Also, you shouldn't be advertising 'avocado' on your menu when it's NOT, what you serve is an avocado spread :( read more

Café 26 - $10 'Turkey Club' They forgot the bacon and the lettuce was brown and wilted. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Another delicious breakfast place we tried was Café 26. This breakfast and brunch place has a little bit of everything. Omelettes, English muffins, crepes, etc. they've got it all. I tried the Western Omelette with home fries and it was delicious. I always love starting off the day with a protein packed breakfast and we certainly needed it so we wouldn't get hungry during all of our adventures! read more

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

Great place for quick home made breakfast. I had the shakshuka mediterranean breakfast and fresh squeeze orange juice fyi no refills. My only complaint is that you shouldn't expect restaurant service the waiter will not visit your table and I had to wait awhile for my ticket and to pay. The desserts looked delicious and I plan to try other fresh juices they offer. The place can't get busy on the weekend so finding a table could be difficult. Prices also did go up at least for my plate. Definitely a great spot to visit I enjoyed my meal. read more

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

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Decent spot for breakfast in Boston. Very clean (I'm getting a sense that business are very conscientious of cleaning these days, outta of all this pandemic: that's a positive) Unfortunately there is an atmosphere of homelessness and purposeless roaming these streets, which makes society in general uncomfortable and it's bad for business, so be aware. Over here they don't serve pork, so bacon and sausage substitutes on the menu which taste good, well I liked it. The was served in a nice glass bottle, only the taste wasn't too good for me. I ordered 2 scrambled eggs and sausage, it comes with hash brown and toast. I like it, the hash brown reminds of Mcdonalds, only double the size. I also ordered strawberry nutella crepes, they were the high point of the morning, nothing crazy spectacular but I like it. read more

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Food was mediocre - 3/5 for the chicken crepe Service was poor: we were being rushed out when there was no line waiting read more

Tasty and low key. Just what we needed before a day of touristing. Son had the loaded crepes and I had a pain au chocolat. I managed to snag a piece of Nutella covered fruit before he attempted to lick the plate clean. People around us had a variety of egg and meat dishes, all of which were a hearty serving. I didn't hear one complaint from anyone. Side note: they are halal so no pork products, but that didn't seem to slow down any of the diners eating their sausage and halal ham. read more

Great cafe for a quick breakfast or lunch - food came out fast and the inside is bigger than expected with a lot of seating

If I save even one Yelper from the disappointment of a fruitless trip, my own such trip will not be wasted. I had a goal today - pop by Cafe 26 to try the "pillows of heaven" coconut bars as lauded on Heidi Z's review on 12/22/2014, and swing over to pick up some pre-ordered mac & cheese at another stop. Task 1 - failure. Sure, they had chocolate chip cookies, brownies, tiramisu, a number of cakes, but no dessert with coconut in it. I asked the guy at the register when it might next be available, and he said that they don't carry any dessert with coconut. Sadness... Their space is rather nice though, with a small dining in area up front. Sandwiches are primarily in the mid $7 region, with savory crepes not far ahead at about $8. Perhaps I'll give their savories a chance sometime when I have time for a walk and stay. read more

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I picked this place out for breakfast in Downtown Boston based on good reviews-- especially ones mentioning the Mint Lemonade. I was a bit surprised when we arrived how much this place really is a cafe. It's small in size and was pretty busy when we came. Our waiter seemed frazzled the whole time with his tables, but we was very attentive and friendly for our entire visit! Price-Wise, it's not bad at all for a meal. Under $10 can feed you here, which is pretty affordable in my book. Portions aren't huge though, but they are plenty for a meal. If you split it into two though, you might be snackish right away. Atmosphere-wise, it's heavy on that casual, cafe part of the name. The tables are that cheap looking cafe style. Water came out in Styrofoam cups. Just know what it is and you won't be disappointed since they don't claim to be a fancy place. Now, the most important thing, the food. First off, that Mint Lemonade that brought me? It was 100% worth the $3 and the visit. I love mint, so that's part of my fan-girling, but they actually blend the mint in so the drink is green. The portion is ample, it had to have been around 16+ ounces, I'd guess 24? It was cold and tart and refreshing in the surprising spring heat. Food-wise, I had the shashuka since it sound great and it was well-documented here on Yelp. I was pleased with it, though it's not the best I've ever had. The best part of the dish was the flavor in the tomato sauce itself. The cheese was very blocky and had that sort of bland flavor of a cheaper variety and the eggs didn't incorporate great into the dish. I might be mistaken, but I expect eggs in shashuka to have been cooked in the sauce so they really meld into it, but there seemed like they were added on top after cooking separately. But, the spice and flavor was good, I left happy, just not blown away. Overall, add it to your Downtown Boston list for when you need something fast casual or a snack/drink between other stops. read more

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Quick service and great breakfast! I ordered the Shashuka and it came right out if the oven. The bread was delicious. Highly recommend.

Delicious food. Great halal brunch spot. Very prompt service. Will definitely visit again. read more

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Cozy little cafe that serves crepes, either savory or sweet. I think I wasnt a big fan of the banana almond crepe. The crepe wasnt great and it was just basic. I believe their savory options are better. Mocha latte is good, could be better (dunkin donuts taste better). Prices are decent. Just a tip, if you get moved in the back of the shop, theres a chance you will have no LTE reception. There is a wifi for the cafe but they dont post the password anywhere. Service is slower than average, especially on peak times. It seems because only 2 people are serving, taking orders, billing, etc. Took about half an hour to check out. Overall I am giving one star less because students work here and im not a complete monster. read more

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

Came here two times and got the deluxe French toast both times cause it was THAT good. Only complaint about this place is they gotta upkeep their restroom better! read more

This eclectic little joint was fabulous! For starters, the staff was friendly and so helpful. Per the staff suggestion, we started with Moroccan tea and Saudi coffee, both very good and very different. Tried the western omelette, good and plentiful, as well as the Mediterranean breakfast.... FABULOUS! Would absolutely get the Mediterranean breakfast again!!!! For dessert tried the peanut butter pastry, very good. Not too heavy and just right amount of size. read more

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Just okay at best. The pancakes are good, the eggs came out barely warm. Skip the coffee! Service leaves much to be desired.

This is a casual, self serve breakfast spot that serves a variety of breakfast items such as breakfast sandwiches, egg platters, and crepes. It's self serve in that you order at the counter and then when your food is ready, you go back and pick it up. You also clear your own table when done. I ordered the breakfast sandwich- bacon, egg and cheese on a bagel. It was fine except the bacon was a little strange. It was not bacon. It resembled a thin slice of ham with a weird texture in the shape of a bacon. It tasted strange too. The crepes were pretty large but even though we ordered the strawberry crepe, there were very little strawberries inside. The chai latte was aromatic and very good, albeit a little too sweet. Maybe they can adjust the sweetness level if you ask. read more

Crêpes are a finicky business, and are quite easy to mess up, I realize this. However, when I go to crêpe experts, I hope for mastery of this art... what I got was a high level of ineptitude. When I took my first bite, it was soft, hot, and almost too gooey, there were some bites toward the end where the crêpe was a tortilla chip wannabe, and was even kind of crispy! These are the two extreme ends, there was that middle ground where it was cooked just right. I will give them that the sweetness of the batter was on point! However, crêpes are only half the story... the other half is the fillings and toppings. They don't have a whole lot of variety in terms of these, but sometimes a shorter menu is better. I ended up having bananas, strawberries, and Nutella. While I can't complain about the Nutella, the other fruits were executed quite poorly. These felt like they were added after the fact, and not at all cooked with the crêpe. I also would have liked the pieces to be a little smaller. Finally, there's the Moroccan tea. I loved the teapot and tiny little mug it came in/with. You get quite a bit too, as there is at least enough for two people to have a full, standard mug full of the stuff. The use of mint was delicious and refreshing, however, the tea itself was a little weak for my taste. It was also screaming hot! Not a bad thing per se, but be aware of in a hurry. The location is small and cute, and service was good, took about 10-15 minutes to get everything. Only comment is that they need a better system if letting you know when your stuff is ready. I almost missed them calling my order. read more

Worst breakfast ever. Waitress very obviously wasn't happy to be there and needs to find another line of work. Dropped our food off and never saw her again until it was time to pay. Would have liked some Jelly, butter, salt and pepper, but nope wasn't going to happen. Food was liken to what you would get at a McDonald's.(McDonald's is actually better) Hash brown was a greasy premade frozen disk. The cinnamon roll was served cold and was stale. Omelet was serve with cheap thin slice deli meat and american cheese. Awful, awful food and service. read more

Had a great breakfast here. Initially planning to visit another restaurant, that had a long wait, we stumbled across Cafe 26. Ordered the Salmon Avo toast, which was fantastic. Highly recommend read more

Cafe 26 is very cute. The atmosphere is really relaxing. They serve breakfast all day, so you know they're worth it already. They have crepes, pastries, and sandwiches. The people are really nice. I got a bacon, egg, and cheese on a bagel and the Orange Mango smoothie and they are both really delicious. read more

Café 26 - Orange Mango smoothie and bacon, egg, and cheese on a plain bagel. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

If you tell me I'm going to get crepes today, I'll assume it's going to be a good day. That being said, this past Wednesday morning, Cafe 26, despite the promise of crepes, gave me a pretty rough start to my day. I'll say for pros: the location is very convenient if you're playing tourist in downtown Boston. And, the crepes we had were tasty - Nutella/strawberry and the lox/cream cheese combo. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to thoroughly enjoy because of two things: poor service and a bug problem. When you arrive, you're given a menu and order at the counter. We ordered: two crepes, an iced coffee and a cinnamon roll from the bakery case. After our crepes were ready, they called us up and we went to the counter to get them. While I sat down, my boyfriend went to inquire about his iced coffee and bakery item, which we had never gotten (note: it was NOT busy). It was at that point that two girls jumped up near us and ran out: a cockroach had fallen down from one of the ceiling vents. My boyfriend returned to our new table (as I had rapidly relocated), with just his ice coffee. The woman at the counter had plated his cinnamon roll (after she finally got off her cell phone to help him), so he assumed she was heating it up. I told him about the roach, and we both agreed to shake it off - there are bugs in any city, and we were starved. (I know. I'm insane when I'm hungry - we should've left immediately) While eating, they were bleaching the open kitchen area - the bleach smell was potent, but oddly made me feel better about the situation. That is, until the woman from the counter shrieked as another cockroach came scuttling out of a different vent. Instead of trying to hide it or kill it, she made a bit of a scene (in front of customers no less) and ran to have someone else kill it. It was at that point, as they swept a roach away from my foot, without even an apology, that we left the remaining half of our food and swiftly left. We never got the cinnamon roll. read more

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

Omg come to eat HERE!!! Fast service great food and great prices!!! Hit this place up A must read more

Café 26 - Lox crepe and coffee and lox sandwich in the background!!! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My spinach feta omelette was delicious, they did not skimp on the feta! Home fries were pretty good too, I think there was a little cheese added to them with the onions, which is always a plus but they should make lactose-intolerant customers more aware. Service wasn't the best, they made a few little mistakes with my friends order (milk in coffee when she asked for black and forgot her home fries). The bread and jam were ok, but nothing noteworthy. The blueberry pancakes were good but not great, and came with cheap fake syrup in those tiny plastic squares. Bacon tasted fine, but it wasn't crispy. It had more of a beef jerky texture. They were also out of hash browns the morning we went (we got there there around 10:30am), and my friends coffee mug handle was a little cracked and precarious. Coffee was also ok. read more

The food was delicious and they were very efficient. We had a large party, including 6 kids and the food came out quickly; it was nice and hot. I highly recommend this for brunch! read more

No wait on a Saturday morning! We got french toast which was delicious and an egg sandwich which was fine- a bit dry. They serve la colombe coffee which is a plus. read more

Food was horrible. Eggs were cooked disgustingly, pancakes where uneatable, sausages were rubbery pieces of microwaved garbage. Took one bite of everything and that was the end. I wouldn't even give it 1 star. Never again. read more

Great service by a friendly lady. Eggs were perfect. Crepes were excellent and fruit was fresh. Great find.

Cafe 26 was a gem I stumbled upon with friends while out for brunch in the city. We arrived at peak hours on a Saturday and waited about 20m in an unofficial queue. It was a smaller space, but even with a group of 4 we were seated swiftly. The staff were hustling though and we had quick service and good recommendations to boot! I got a mango smoothie that was perfect for the hot spring day and the Mediterranean crepe that our waiter recommended to me was excellent as well. Reasonably priced for the area, you can expect good service and superb food from cafe 26, I'll definitely keep this spot in mind when I visit the Commons at brunch time! read more

Small place but it did not disappoint. The tuna melt was one of the best I've ever had!