I had the Best Start of my Birthday here. The Staff went over and beyond for me to have a great experience. S/o to the whole staff plus the two servers in the front & management. S/o to the lady that paid for my meal also!! Food was a 10/10 I will be back! Ambiance is was outstanding . read more

Cafe Landwer - The best birthday start from the staff , I had a wonder brunch here . They are the best to do it . - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Most of the food was good, especially the bread, but I ordered eggs medium and they came back easy. I almost never do this, but I sent them back -- they came back nearly the same! Tuesday morning kitchen crew needs to up their game. Maybe since it's not a busy day they have an amateur cooking? There were only a couple of people in the restaurant.. read more

I was a HUGE FAN of Cafe Landwer... until they sent me BURNT BLACK PANCAKES for my delivery order!?! It is unacceptable to serve bad food just because the customer is not dining there in person. I go there in person... I love their menu. I love their service. THE DEAL: if you're going to order from Cafe Landwer, you better go there in person! read more

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I was in the area for a wedding and stopped by for a quick breakfast. The staff is friendly and attentive. I ordered the shakshouka with the meat. Everything was delicious but their standard breakfast is what you should order. A lot of food and tasted great. read more

Cafe Landwer - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I really enjoyed this cafe, the service was great and the food was very tasty. The chicken shawarma was moist and well seasoned. If you want hot sauce they'll give you this pepper relish and it was actually spicy, which I appreciated. The breakfast potatoes were so crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, the perfect combination. read more

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Cafe Landwer is a legend that we stumbled upon on an early morning weekend walk down Boylston street. We didn't know what we were getting, but it simply thought it looked like a place we would love and clearly others knew as the place was packed with a wait (that was more that worth it). The atmosphere was energetic, full of light and color, and end-to-end charm. I have honestly never experienced a brunch like this. It was their famous breakfast served eggs your style, and a tray with small containers with various sauces and spreads (savory and sweet). It was fresh, delicious, and fulfilling. It was fabulous. The menu is full of great choices which explains why I am going to have to return again and again. read more

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The food here is so good. I honestly don't think there's a single dish I haven't liked. And the rosalach... actually insane. Like, I'm still thinking about it when I write this review.. yeah it's that good. read more

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I've been to Cafe Landwer in Toronto and a different branch in Boston. The service and food is always consistent. However this branch in the back Bay Area was a disappointment. We were here early around 10am for breakfast. We were seated promptly, lots of space. However after being seated and given our menus, we waited a long time for someone to take our orders. We were the second or third group in the area and while we waited, the space filled up with other parties, they got attended to and got their orders. We had to get the servers attention multiple times before she came to us. The menu has a lot of options but they're not flexible at all. My friend who is vegan, does not like the fake eggs, and requested if they can replace them with falafel or something else. They can't. Everything is set to what the menu says. But at $20+ per plate, you'd expect some more flexibility. The food was ok, the breakfast plate had a lot of options but $21 for hummus and sides with two eggs and no sausage / meat? It's definitely a rip off. The food itself was just ok. Nothing out of the ordinary. It's very Americanized. If you want a true Mediterranean food, find yourself something more authentic in the burbs of Boston. Will not be coming back. Slow and inattentive service. read more

Cafe Landwer - Landwer breakfast - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I had been wanting to try their Toronto branch but never had a chance, so when I realized they're in Boston, I made sure to have this as a part of my itinerary. And surely they didn't disappoint. We went for a lentil soup, falafel hummus bowl and a spinach goat cheese balanzoni pasta. All three rockstars. Surely recommend the lentil soup (especially on a cold day) and pasta. The service was nice. Parking seem to be challenging around the area (we Ubered to the location) but there's a metro station a few steps away, Definitely recommended. read more

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This is a bright, beautiful and busy restaurant with high ceilings and cheery decor. It is my elderly father-in-law's neighborhood spot. The menu offers something for everyone, including vegan and gluten-free options. Unfortunately, we came at 8:35 last night and were treated terribly by a young blonde woman who insisted that the kitchen was closing. A tall young man recognized my father-in-law and offered the option to take out food. Another young woman with dark hair brought us water and offered to take our order, but the blonde came over and insisted we had to go to the counter to place a takeout order. She was incredibly rude and scolded her colleagues in front of us. We asked for a manager and it seems this blonde server was in charge of FOH. Other people were eating and we promised to eat and run, but she was adamant that we must leave. Our takeout order came and we left. We came back for Sunday brunch and it was stellar. Catarina could not be nicer and the kitchen is turning out delicious food all around. I hope the Cafe will retrain the blonde who was so abrupt on a Saturday night. read more

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I had dinner here with my dad and younger sister. 5 stars for the food, however the service was very mediocre- the staff weren't exactly unfriendly but they were all sort of sluggish and did not seem happy to be there. The interior is nice, the only thing is that the bathroom is quite far away, in the building next door. The menu has a lot of labelled vegan options. I had the vegan french stir fry, which was extremely good. The soy meat they used was actually among the best I've ever had. My dad had wanted to get the lamb chops but they were out, so he got the aireis instead. My sister really enjoyed the tomato basil pasta. They also offer a kids menu. read more

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I'm always a fan of cafe landwer for brunch. Their menu has unique items and everything tastes good! My party of 4 was seated right away, their space rolls over to the adjacent room. Our service was speedy and we got our food quickly. I got the famous schnitzel, which was very large and super crispy. We also got the pumpkin waffles which came with a pumpkin whip cream. So good! read more

Cafe Landwer - pumpkin waffles* - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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On a positive note, the food is great and I thoroughly enjoyed my Nutella latte! Decorations are also super cute, loved the vibe. Why 2 stars? We waited for nearly 45 minutes early Saturday morning, put down our number, and tried to make the best of our time with our friends in town. That in itself is fine (and I totally understand it gets busy) but we were told it would be a 20 minute wait and it was only when we checked again that we were immediately led to an open table. Service went downhill from there... servers were slow, did not refill water (also fine) but what really upset me is that they dropped a plate near my husband, splattered some red sauce all over the back of his white sweater, and didn't even apologize or acknowledge it?? Unfortunately my husband is too kind and still tipped - if it were for me that's a no tip situation and I have NEVER not tipped... Super disappointed in the service and really dampened our enjoyment of the food. read more

Always a reliable classic for any meal of the day. The food here is solid, the pancakes specifically are always really good, and the fact that it comes with whipped cream and fruits and Nutella (not just butter and maple syrup like usual), makes it really special. Also had the halloumi shakshuka which is pretty good too. Others have mentioned that the service can be a challenge here, we didn't see anyone after our food was served when trying to get the check. read more

Cafe Landwer - Pancakes - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food was good, but it took way too long to get service. They were out of cold brew and all forms of iced coffee. It also took 2 trips back to our table and 10 minutes for us to be told that. read more

Cafe Landwer - Landwer's Shakshuka* - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This is a great spot for some upscale Mediterranean comfort food! They have tons of options with traditional flavors. I'd highly recommend their creamy hummus with tender chicken shawarma, it was insanely good! A little on the pricier side, but for the portions, you can't complain. Additionally, the service is fast, accommodating, and kind to match the chill and peaceful atmosphere. Overall, the dining experience here was great and I would definitely go again to try some other items! read more

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we enjoyed breakfast on the patio outside and it was so nice! The shakshouka was good, but could have used more flavor and spice. Our waitress was very sweet and did a wonderful job servicing us! read more

Cafe Landwer - Shakshuka sauce 32oz with feta and eggs. - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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- Tasty shakshuka with stewed tomatoes, lamb/beef shish kofta (minced meat) skewers. - chicken shawarma hummus bowl was OK, nice and creamy but the dish had a plane monotone flavor. I would have preferred more variety of flavors/spices with this dish. - warm pita bread that's cloud-fluffy - casual restaurant with retro diner style tables and friendly service read more

Cafe Landwer - Sinia shakshuka* - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This place simply didn't meet the mark. Service was awful, our waiter literally left us completely. Food was okay, decent at most. The restaurant was pretty but I don't think I'd come back. read more

Cafe Landwer - Landwers famous schnitzel* - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We stopped by this brunch place near Copley/Prudential and ordered the Landwer pancakes, avocado toast with sunny side egg, breakfast sandwich, croissant sandwich, and a side of fries. The food looked amazing and was decent, but it all felt a bit underwhelming taste wise. The environment was bright and perfect for a casual brunch. However, my only complaint is about the service. I expected the service to be exceptional.. but our server wasn't very friendly, and the host staff felt awkward and unwelcoming. For a place so close to Newbury Street, the prices are kind of expected but it still felt slightly overpriced for what we got. Overall, decent spot but I probably wouldn't go out of my way to try again unless the service improves read more

Cafe Landwer - Landwer's pancakes* avocado toast with sunny side egg* breakfast sandwich* Breakfast croissant French fries - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Cafe Landwer is a coffee brand and chain of Israeli cafés that opened in Berlin, Germany in 1919. It was founded by Moshe Landwer. The Jewish business owner opened his small and romantic coffee house on a picturesque street in the center of Berlin. The café and coffee-roasting company quickly became a popular hangout spot. In 1933, when the Nazi regime came to power in Germany, Landwer decided it was a good time to move his family to Tel Aviv, Israel. Not long after relocating there, the family opened up a coffee-roasting facility on Allenby Street, making it the first coffee roaster company in the country. The company continued to grow in the following decades. Moshe's son Shmuel sold the brand to Federman & Sons in 1983. In 2004, Nir Caspi and his business partners founded the Cafe Landwer chain of restaurants: an offshoot of the coffee company. In addition to their signature coffee, each location offers a variety of Israeli-inspired dishes. Caspi relocated to the United States in 2018 and brought the brand with him. Today, there are 80+ Cafe Landwer locations in Israel and 10 in North America. My family and I recently visited Cafe Landwer's Back Bay location in Boston. This location, which opened in January 2022, is connected to the Charles Mark Hotel and is one of three in Boston. We thought that Cafe Landwer sounded like a good place to visit for brunch. Not only did the menu items sound delicious, but it happened to be Passover and they had a number of gluten-free options for those observing the Jewish festival. Since the weather was so nice that day, we asked to be seated outside. To drink, I ordered a "Cappuccino" while my older son had a "Nutella Choco-Chino" (w/ marshmallows, whipped cream & sprinkles). For food, my wife had the "Chicken Shawarma Hummus Bowl" (spiced chicken, caramlized onions, homemade hummus with tahini, olive oil, paprika, parsley & two pitas), my older son had the "Kids Breakfast" (one egg any style, toasted challah, cream cheese, Nutella, vegetables & seasonal fruits), my younger son had the "Kids Mac & Cheese" (pasta with classic cheese & cream sauce, served with vegetables), and I had the "Mediterranean Shakshuka" (poached eggs on side tomato pepper stew, feta cheese, roasted eggplant, chopped salad, tahini, pita). Since it was Passover, I asked for the pita to be substituted with matzo. Everything was delicious and the staff were so friendly, attentive and accommodating. We had an excellent experience at Cafe Landwer and hope to return in the future! read more

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We were told the wait time at 2:00 would be 30 minutes and it took over an hour. When we finally got to sit down at 3:00 they told us we could no longer get anything on the brunch menu because they stopped serving brunch the minute prior. The waitress was extremely kind about it and she even asked her manager again but the manager still said no. If the main reason why patrons come to this restaurant is for the pancakes, you should not have a strict policy on the brunch menu time especially if a person waits over an hour for brunch!!! read more

We made a reservation for 6 people and luckily could get in the next day. It was confusing because there's a large sign out front saying wait to be seated, but we waited 15 minutes past our reservation in a large line out front before one person in our party just tried to go in and ask - they ended up letting us in that way. They were nice to let us sit while one person in our party was stuck in traffic. However, it took quite a while to get food, and the table honestly couldn't fit everything for us. Also the waiters were not very attentive, with it taking us a long time to get more water, and even the bill (about 30 min after we were done and 20 min after they had cleared about half of the plates) I know people rave about the shakshouka but my friends said it was lacking flavor. Smoothies were ok and the salmon eggs Benedict was fine. My friend said it didn't blow her mind. The pancakes are huge and super fun, and my waffles were yummy! Hard to mess those up though Overall, I'd say it was a decent brunch, but we weren't wowed. Also be prepared for a 20% gratuity fee read more

Cafe Landwer - A crowded table- we were holding one plate! Had to split up the appetizer quickly to fit everything - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Came here for breakfast with a large group. They have a big menu so everyone had options to choose from. I had the Mediterranean breakfast, it was good - filling, nothing special. I just couldn't decide what to get. Next time I'll order one of the shakshuka dishes - it's served with challah which looked delicious. People liked the waffles. I ordered avocado toast for my son which he liked. Service was excellent! FYI - they have a problem with their site and I couldn't look at the menu. read more

Had a delicious meal here. Ordered the mushroom hummus bowl and the mushrooms were deliciously cooked and hummus was so creamy. The pita was piping hot, soft, and hearty. They had many veg options and they were all labelled clearly. My 4 stars were for the service. It was a little slow but maybe it was the time of day. Would definitely go back. read more

Cafe Landwer - mushroom hummus bowl (v) - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

* One of the best chicken skewers * I loved the way they presented all the food. It was tasty, cooked well and very very authentic. Completely recommended. Plan ahead of time for parking around here. read more

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Amazing alternative to your standard breakfast. We each had a breakfast sandwich and split a Greek Parfait. A couple of iced Macha Lates rounded out the delicious meal!!! read more

Cafe Landwer - Breakfast at Cafe Landwer! - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Great Food, better service. Cozy atmosphere and the location is tough to beat on marathon weekend.

The server lady at the front, named Nadly, is racist and rude. I had a reservation on a weekday afternoon and arrived 30min early. There are quite a lot empty seats in the restaurant during that time, and two other walk-in groups (who are white people) after me got seated directly without waiting. After waiting there for 10min, I came to Nadly again, she tried to ignore me in the beginning and said "your table will be ready at your reservation time"after I asked again and directly walked away with a disrespectful attitude and mocking tone, while other 2 groups of 4 people after me who are walk-ins got seated directly and the restaurant is still having quite a lot of empty tables in the meantime. The other staff here are nice and polite. Food is also great. However, the training of basic manners of some specific employee definitely needed more work. read more

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Service was great, food was great. Lowkey got pancakes but they were helllllla fluffy and came with great sides. Fruit was FRESH read more

Cafe Landwer - Landwer's Pancakes - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

We came here for breakfast and it was pretty good. We were able to get a last minute reservation which we appreciated. Overall the food was fine. My chai latte was really bland which surprised me. there was not much sweetness/cinnamon and rice mostly tasted like steamed milk. I got the shakshuka which was pretty good. The food took a while to come out, but our waitress was pretty nice. The restaurant wasn't too busy and the seats were too close together so I felt like I could have a conversation without yelling which was nice. We sat near the window which gave a good view of the street and those walking around Boston. read more

Cafe Landwer - Shakshuka Benedict - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

A group of us came for brunch and it was a busy morning. I got the smoked salmon sandwich and it was bigger than my hand. The sandwich was good, and I really enjoyed the bread, but I wish it came with a side. My friends also enjoyed their dishes. Service was ok, as we weren't really checked on and it was hard to get our server's attention. The drinks also came out slow. We got a round of mimosas and it took 15 min. The second round of drinks were also slow. Food came out at a timely manner. There is only one bathroom. I would rate it a 3.6/5, raising it up to a 4/5. read more

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5 Avi is amazing!! Nice and a beautiful chef and person. The chicken skewer is it and totally amazing a must go! 5 stars read more

This is a very cute place right in front of the Boston public library. It was pretty affordable and had quick service. The halloumi shakshuka was plated nicely and had great flavor. I loved the halloumi paired with the dish which was something I haven't had before. I do wish the shakshuka came a bit spicer. The croissant Benedict was very flaky and paired nicely with the hollandaise sauce. The potatoes were my favorite pair with extremely crunchy outside. Would love to come again to try other items on the menu read more

Cafe Landwer - halloumi shakshuka* and croissant benedict* - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Love this place - you definitely need a reservation because it's packed! the service is relatively quick and all the servers were so nice. I got the falafel pita and SO GOOD. It was the perfect amount of saucy and flavor read more

Cafe Landwer - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Overall great shashukas! A nice midterranian spot to eat anytime throughout the day. I got the shashuka carne which includes short ribs and avocado! It is packed with incredible flavor! The tomatoes have a great amount of sweetness. The avocado is fresh and the short ribs compliments well by adding salt and fat! The bread was fresh and the side was amazing. Cafe Landwer is perfect for a family friendly breakfast or brunch! read more

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I have to say this place is a decent brunch place. The reason it is lower for me is I'm not particularly the biggest fan of the type of food offered like shaksuka, sandwiches, etc. Ordered a bottle of Prosecco for a flight of mimosa. Overall service is fine, nothing to say about it. Overall the food was good but to my personal taste, nothing too special read more

Cafe Landwer - Mediterranean Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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The cafe is very cute with interesting wallpaper and mirrors. We came later at night so there wasn't a wait to be sat. We tried the chicken thigh skewers which were grilled nicely and went well with the grilled vegetables. The schnitzel was a little overcooked and dry. The bolognese pasta was meaty and saucy. I tried the mimosa which wasn't very special tasted like supermarket orange juice Their bathroom is a little annoying to get to. It's outside of the restaurant in the basement of the hotel read more

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This was a really convenient spot to grab an early dinner before heading over to Fenway for the ballgame. The interior has a very appealing retro dinner vibe, and the eclectic Mediterranean menu had me salivating. That said, the menu descriptions "sounded" better than the execution of the food, which was good, but mostly underwhelming. However, the creamy hummus was delicious, and the pita was perfectly fresh and fluffy. I much prefer this fluffy Israeli style pocket pita to the thin araviki pita. So, why underwhelmed? My son described the schnitzel as a giant bland chicken nugget, not worthy of the $20 price. And the shakshuka lacked depth - cumin seasoned bland chunky tomato that seemed quickly cooked, rather than the shakshuka I know and love, which is a slow-braised stew with complex flavors from sweet and spicy ingredients. Spice it up, Landwer, America can handle it. Bring on the z'houg! read more

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Sometimes you just want a whole appetizer platter for dinner and that's exactly what you order. It was a real mixed bag here--I do love me some baba ghanoush and I got to dig into that. The hummus was only so so, but overall the whole platter was very good, very generously portioned, and I ate it up with that pita bread they served. It's a nice enough spot, really conveniently located if you're down near the library or in the Back Bay. Since I was dining on my own this particular night, I didn't linger too long but it was a weeknight and not too busy, so I could have hung around and since the vibe was pretty casual, I would probably plan to spend a little more time there next time, maybe explore the entrees a bit more. read more