Stopped in here for a brunch on a Saturday and got seated right away! Their outdoor seating is wonderful. I got the homemade bourekas and loved how flaky and fresh the pastry was. I wish there was more flavor in the pastry itself, but I loved the pickles that it cane with! The tahini was very tasty as well. Overall, I had a great meal here! read more

Cafe Landwer - Homemade Bourekas - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A bit pricey but what isn't these days, just went for drinks and some french fries. Nutella latte didn't taste at all like Nutella and was really just milk. Ive had better matcha but the blue lagoon cocktail was the best. Didn't really have an attentive server but she did her job and that was fine. Inside is very cutesy. read more

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It was incredibly hard to choose, but I was in a group with students and wanted something easy. The students 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! read more

Cafe Landwer - Yogurt / granola bowl with fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went here with a group of friends. The food is very aesthetic but the dish that I got (the Shashuka) 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. read more

Cafe Landwer - Shakshuka - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The drinks were great, but the wait for them was too long for two. We waited over 30 minutes for them, but they said that it was because there was a long ticket before them. I did enjoy the ambiance and the decorations of the place. It was cutely decorated! If I come back, it's because I'm in the area. read more

Cafe Landwer - The Restaurant - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Have heard raving reviews over the years and finally got the chance to check out Landwer for brunch. A bit pricey but portions are huge- I couldn't finish mine and had to bring home leftovers. Got pancakes and Shakshuka with halloumi. I wish there was more halloumi added but the shakshuka itself was light and very flavorful! The pancakes weren't anything to call home about, but I loved that all the toppings came out in separate little dishes. The vibe is adorable, a bit crammed but I was surprised they were able to fit us in at 11 on a Sunday. Service is solid, the waitress stopped by often enough. read more

Cafe Landwer - Shakshuka with halloumi, Landwer's pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We stopped by Cafe Landwer for a quick pick me up post long graduation day activities. The cafe was packed due to so many people visiting. We ordered take-out of old School Vanilla Milkshake, Vanilla Cappuccino and Matcha Cappuccino. No pastries for us this time as they were sold out. The wait-time was long but not too crazy. The cafe is really cute and spacious with a rustic charm and we just couldn't stop admiring the details. Now for the taste, everything tasted decent but nothing extraordinary tho. I had higher expectations since it is pricy. I would love to come back and try the food sometime. read more

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Really good food, traditional seating and vibe, it feels like a diner. Fresh and tasty food. read more

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We visited for lunch and sat outdoors. The food was good, just under salted so we had to ask for more salt. Not a problem! Out low rating of 2/5 says "Could have been better". The server seemed extremely disinterested and not attentive at all. I had to go inside and ask for the salt- another server said they would come out with the salt. We also had to wait a long time to get more water and a teaspoon for the coffee. Had it not been for the not good service, we would have rated it higher. Thanks. read more

I love Cafe Landwer! This was my first time visiting this location and as always they delivered. I braved away from my usual (benedict florentine and pancakes) to try this salmon benedict and was so satisfied. The eggs were cooked to PERFECTION, the saltiness of the salmon complimented the creamy hollandaise, and the crispy potatoes made the perfect side dish. My only complaint was we had three different waiters stop by our table within five minutes to try to take our order. I would've preferred if we just had one waiter because we felt very rushed to order. read more

Cafe Landwer - salmon eggs benedict* - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The service was fantastic and the food was excellent. I tried a few things and have no complaints. We actually came in about 35 minutes before they closed and were in and out, but the vibe while we ate there was chill and staff were super helpful. read more

This place continues to be an easy staple when trying to find a place with open seats for a group. I am partial to their breakfast menu and wish they served it all day, I find their dinner menu a little less inspiring for vegetarians (but that's personal taste, there are tons of options). On my recent trip here, I went with friends who got the falafel hummus bowl, and I got the Mediterranean fattoush. We had a reservation, were seated promptly (option between inside and outside, chose outside since it was a nice night), and our server came quickly to ask about our orders (we even needed more time to peruse the menu). The food came out quickly too. The salad was great - expensive (compared to what prices here used to be, based on my prior review), but a good portion with lots of vegetables and really good feta. The zaatar pita chips were surprisingly tasty. I only wish there were some chickpeas in it to add a bit more substance. Folks were very happy with the falafel hummus bowl too. read more

Cafe Landwer - mediterranean fattoush - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A good friend of mine from Italy that I hadn't seen in a while called me on Saturday and suggested we meet for breakfast. I suggested Landwer and book a table for 4 at 9:30am. Although the food was good the service was terrible! For the first moment we felt that the waitress wanted us out of there. She come three times at the start asking for our order. Before even finishing our food, about 30' in, she brought the check and start taking our plates away. Then about an hour in she said that we need to settle the check and wanted the table. We had a good time with our friends and wanted to stay longer. Finally, about 1h and 20' into the reservation she said we had the leave. Landwer has good food but today we felt we were at a fast food. When I complained to the people at the front desk, they acknowledged that the reservation was for 90' but didn't have an explanation and didn't apologize for the fact that we were pestered constantly to leave almost as soon as we finished our breakfast. read more

Had a great experience at Cafe Landwer! We got the Nutella latte and Moroccan mint iced tea. The aireis was good but slightly small portions. The hit was Landwer's famous breakfast - my favorite was the yogurt and honey. The bread was delicious and soft and great with all the dips, although I wish there was more bread for all the dips! read more

Cafe Landwer - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Made a reservation for four Waited 29 minutes On a Sunday morning Served one egg the salad was served on bread which made it soggy Very loud Unkept bathrooms Waitress never came back to our table read more

We had such a great experience at Cafe Landwer! I ordered the yogurt parfait with seasonal fruit and granola, and it was absolutely wonderful--flavorful and perfectly balanced, with plenty of creamy yogurt, fresh fruit, and crunchy granola. My partner had the vegan breakfast, and wow--what a spread! She started with the vegan omelet, which she topped with guacamole and salsa (so good!), and the meal also included a parfait of yogurt, berries, and granola topped with silan (date syrup). Since we were tight on time, she boxed up the skordalia with artichoke and cherry tomatoes, plus the matbucha and pita bread. She had them later as a snack and said they were heavenly. We were on a schedule and mentioned it when we arrived--our server, Jonathan, was beyond accommodating. He was incredibly kind, helpful, and made sure we picked meals that could come out quickly. He absolutely delivered, and thanks to him, we made it to our Fenway Park tour on time. You could say he hit it out of the ballpark! Highly recommend Cafe Landwer for both the delicious food and top-notch service! read more

Don't know what people do here. But I was here while waiting for my turn at the next door Matsunori Handroll Bar, which is usually about an hour wait. So this cafe is decent for drinking a beer while waiting. Service can be relatively slow IMHO. Not sure why it took 10 or so minutes to grab me a can of beer. read more

Cafe Landwer - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I went here with my friend who recommended it and it was phenomenal! It was more of a cafe vibe than a restaurant and had lots of fun hot and iced drinks. We got the cauliflower app which was HUGE and then I got the chicken shawarma sandwich with tzaziki on the side and we got the Nutella rugelach for dessert. Everything was 10/10. The tahini sauce on the cauliflower and the sandwich was amazing and I have leftovers for tomorrow. Loved it here, can't wait to go again and try their pasta and more drinks! read more

Cafe Landwer - chicken shawarma sandwich*shawarma - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Went on President's Day (Monday) for brunch. We got seated right away, but it started to get a bit more crowded as we ate. Service was excellent. Our server was very attentive, as were people clearing the table. The food is a bit pricey, but was DELICIOUS and portions were very big. Coffee was a little hardcore for me, but I could see how others would love it. I would love to try one of their juices or smoothies, and plan to do that because we *will* be back! read more

Cafe Landwer - Farmer's Breakfast. Not pictured: the side of tahini and labneh (YUM). I also got a side of turkey bacon, which was delicious. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I ordered the famous breakfast with a side of turkey bacon and falafel to share with a friend, and it was a great meal for two. I loved the variety of plates, and they went so well with the hot pita. Each was delicious, but if I had to pick a favorite it was probably the skordalia with fried artichoke followed by the zucchini tzatziki. The falafel was also very good. I'm usually worried it'll be too dry, but this one was perfect and so flavorful. The service was quick and friendly. We came at 2pm on a weekday, so there wasn't any wait, but my friend said there's always a line on the weekends. read more

Cafe Landwer - Falafel and turkey bacon on the side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Luckily they were open on the Friday after Thanksgiving. It was already full and busy by 10am, but lucky they were able to seat us very quickly. The chicken sandwich on multigrain is really good. I really liked the harissa aioli. I also really like the granola they have on the yoghurt. I definitely plan to return soon to try more of their menu. read more

Cafe Landwer - Chicken Sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Fantastic food, as always. Table of 6 and Mezze plate : hummus, babaghanouj, yogurt, torshi and the best pide outside of Jerusalem. Kebab and felafel were as top notch as always Two teenagers, horsing around made it unbearably amateur. We had plate upon plate piled up. Food again, as always, terrific read more

Try the chicken shawerma sandwich! It is a real winner. The sauce in the dish didn't add anything to the meal. The fries here are really good so we ordered them again for lunch today after having dinner here last night. The service is wonderful with high chairs and crayons for our son. Its on a busy street which is a nice place to swing by on your way to a concert or just need a place to chill while your kid is out for lunch. read more

Cafe Landwer - Feta Flatbread - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Absolutely terrible service. If you don't allow outside food or drinks, SAY IT UP FRONT. Put a sign on the door. Tell people when they walk in. This is basic courtesy. After we sit down someone snapped that it's "American law" that you can't bring outside food. That's not only wrong, it's ridiculous. Having rules is fine. Being rude, lazy, and disrespectful about them is not. The attitude alone ruined the entire experience. Never coming back. read more

My sister and I happened to be hanging out in the area and looking for a place for dinner. She'd been here before with positive reviews, so we decided to swing by. There was no problem getting a table outside on a refreshing Friday evening. She got the meatballs (vegan, $17) and I tried the shawarma with focaccia (also vegan, $18). The portions for the shawarma was enormous, and some of it became breakfast the next day. Everything was so delicious and flavorful! The complimentary bread was also a plus. Service was great, and we felt well taken care of. Highly recommend! read more

Cafe Landwer - vegan shawarma on focaccia ($18) and vegan meatballs ($17) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Five months ago, my friend and I came here for dinner. There was no wait and we were seated immediately. The tables were a bit small and felt a bit cramped. We ordered the Falafel hummus bowl, Landwer's shakshuka and the lotus rosalach. For drink, I got the Landwer's iced tea. The falafel hummus bowl came with 4 falafel balls on top of hummus and tahini with 2 pitas on the side. The falafel were crunchy and good and the pitas were piping hot. The shakshuka came with two poached eggs in a spiced tomato stew. It came with a little chopped salad, tahini sauce and pita bread. The shakshuka was good and not too spicy but I thought the stew portion was a bit small. For dessert, we got the lotus rosalach. They were crispy dough rolls with cookie butter spread and sprinkled with powder sugar. The portion was generous and were piping hot! I was a bit disappointed with the Landwer's crimson berry iced tea. It had pomegranate and passion fruit syrup and fresh fruit bits. It sounded good but it was way too sweet. Overall, it was a very good meal. read more

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Where do I even begin, this couldn't have been a more incredible, authentic and more hospitable experience. From the hummus to the kebabs, all the way to the dessert, this is truly a hidden gem. Service couldn't have been better, as Kiera took amazing care of us when we went, so kudos to you. Will 110% be returning and telling all my friends and family about how awesome this restaurant is. We love you cafe landwer read more

Overall it's a fun place to check out, with great food, a calm atmosphere, and a big menu. A great place for dates, catching up with friends, or just taking a self care day. There's definitely something for everyone and they do all meals well (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)! They're great for people with food allergies, and they have a lot of vegan and gluten free options, which is always a bonus! They also typically have a menu with some seasonal dishes or drinks, which adds even more variety to chose from. I personally enjoy the vegan French stir fry, and have had it a few times. It's always consistently good. The hummus bowls are also really good, and everything here is flavored really well. They also do typical cafe things really well, from coffee, tea, and specialty lattes to gorgeous pastries. They have non-dairy milk so a lot of the beverages can be made dairy free, though not all of them. I have come here sometimes just to grab a coffee and go, which you can do without having to be seated at a table. The only con is that the service can be spotty sometimes. You might have to wait a long time between sitting down and ordering or waiting for the check. I think it's that this location can sometimes be short staffed, but it's happened to me at other locations too, so I'm not sure there. It's happened even when the restaurant isn't crowded too. That can make it a bit unpleasant sometimes as I'm not always wanting to sit for an extra 30 min total just waiting for things that could be done a bit more efficiently. read more

Cafe Landwer - Vegan French Stir-Fry (v) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Food and drinks were amazing. However, It took the waitress a really long time to get back to us for the bill. read more

Cafe Landwer - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

On the plus side. We were able to get a last min reservation easily for lunch and got seated promptly. The hostess was friendly. The food was fine. The service however was the worst I've experienced in a long time. Our waitress seemed to actively ignore our existence and turned the meal into a bad experience. To start, we had to ask her several times to get a high chair. She never introduced herself and just showed up after I don't know how long and rudely asked if we were ready to order. There wasn't a touch of friendliness to be detected. She seemed offended to be serving us. After we ordered, she didn't check in on us once. Waving at her and using a normal voice several failed to garner her attention. I literally had to yell to flag her down to get our bill. Even the pen she brought us for the bill didn't work. The only right thing with the waitress was that she got our orders correctly. read more

I could not find significant fault with my visit. I was seated almost as soon as I walked in; although it was at the small table by the large column. While there, all the employees who came to my table were very friendly. There was signage by the door with a large photo of their Turkish coffee. As I never had it, when my waitress told me it can be stronger than regular coffee, I knew that is what I needed for this day. Unfortunately, she did not mention I needed to stir the coffee before pouring it into the glass. As I was pouring the coffee, I noticed the "sludge" on the bottom. As such, the coffee was not as strong as I required for the remainder of the day. Since this was a Mediterranean restaurant, I was strongly deciding on the shakshuka; it on the waitstaff's shirts. When I saw the pancakes was served with Nutella and maple syrup, I ended up getting that. Fortunately, my waitress warned me about the large size of the pancakes as I was about to opt for the eggs. I could only eat half of the third pancake. Although Vermont borders Massachusetts, the maple syrup was still being rationed; it was served in a small container. Also, the amount of Nutella served in its container may be less than the amount in the retail single-serve containers. Both barely enough to spread on one pancake. I guess each pancake was to have its own topping: maple, Nutella and whipped cream with fruit. read more

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What a delightful cafe/restaurant in Brookline! I am a big fan of all kinds of Mediterranean food, and I appreciated the many different options for brunch. My chicken schawarma pita was amazing! The pita was soooo soft and the chicken was juicy. read more

Cafe Landwer - Chicken shawarma pita - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Cute little Mediterranean cafe that offers both lunch and breakfast foods. I ordered the chicken Schwarma wrap and it was the perfect size for lunch. The pita bread it comes in is super fluffy. The standout of the dish was definitely the pita bread. The chicken was tender. However the ingredients in the wrap weren't very evenly dispersed. At the top was all chicken and at the bottom was all tomato and cucumber. read more

We had dinner catered for Rosh Hashannah. We ordered dinner for five. It was not only great food it was easily enough for 7 or 8 people so we had a sumptuous lunch with the leftovers. Both the food and the value were top notch and we look forward to having other events catered. Thanks for a wonderful New Year's dinner. read more

A bit pricy, but the quality is fantastic. I got seated immediately and the food came out in a decent time. The chicken shawarma hummus bowl was what I got and it was good. For $20 I felt it was pretty pricey compared to getting shawarma elsewhere for the amount that is given. That said, I'd probably spend a bit more and buy an entree instead. The nutella rosalach was yummy but I wish I had gotten the oreo one instead. The restaurant itself is clean and well lit, so no issues there. I can see myself coming back to Landwer in the future. read more

Cafe food, decent coffee shop / diner vibe, but with unpredictable service. Pretty average diner spot here Food? I had the chicken pesto pasta (pre-race meal!) I'd give it a 6.7/10. Not bad, but nothing spectacular. I spent the morning trying to get a waiter to me for roughly 30 minutes - I came back later when their peak was over and had a pretty typical wait time. The ambiance is alright, but nothing too unique and slightly cramped. read more

Cafe Landwer - chicken pesto pasta* - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Walked in on a Tuesday morning and was seated right away. Wait staff was friendly and attentive. Atmosphere is very bright and it is tastefully decorated. Food and drink came out promptly. Good espresso served with sparkling water on the side, the Italian way. Try their pumpkin waffles on their fall menu - it certainly didn't disappoint! The salmon benedict was also tasty. Overall would recommend for a solid brunch!! read more

Cafe Landwer - pumpkin waffles* - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great service and food! Love the feel and look of the place. I took my son for a bit of American Nostalgia and History. read more

Arrived a little late so ended up getting the dinner menu. I got the chicken salad as I was in the mood for some greens. It was beautifully plated. The honey vinaigrette was excellent and I found myself dipping to get more of it form the bottom of the plate. My only regret is that I didn't get a picture of the plating. read more

So good fresh, delicious ingredients. Every single item was great - best hummus, fresh pitas, chicken dishes cooked perfectly! Coffees great too... but really was just amazing. I had no expectation not, low just none...and now full blown fan. I have a high bar for fresh and good, I cook a lot and do not like eating bad food and paying for bad food, but every dish a 10, no corners cut, produce (all diff items) fresh and delish!!! Go Landwer. chill, clean, atmosphere - would describe as bistro ish. Also not to be downplayed, service was great and they cared which is so important if bothering to go out - it was busy, the asst manager zoomed over got us drinks introduced herself (jo jo) and just cared we got served quickly while they were jammed- common sense but sadly rare! Anyway was awesome food and service!! read more