The second I walked into this establishment, I knew the meal would be great and waiting about 15-20 minutes for a table was absolutely worth it. The decor is unique, and modern, especially for a restaurant that dishes out Levantine food. The tables are spaced out nicely and the menu is extensive. Marina, our waitress, was great. We ordered from the kids menu as well as the regular menu and loved everything we had. The roasted eggplant & tahini ($10) was absolutely awesome and featured an entire eggplant cooked in an iron skillet with some tahini drizzled on top and some pita bread. Simple but perfectly executed, it was terrific in every way. The Jerusalem lentil soup ($10) felt a tad expensive and came very under seasoned but was tasty once I added a touch of salt. It was pretty good and was on the healthy but very flavorful side of things. The hummus bowl with falafel ($16) was awesome and tasted incredibly fresh. It featured four falafel balls - which could very well be the best I've had - and it was awesome for sharing. It also came with two pitas. Lastly, we also ordered the famous chicken schnitzel ($19) which was pretty good. Pounded incredibly thin, it was crispy and tasty. The fries that came with it were excellent. Overall it was a delightful experience all around and we can't wait to return. I totally understand why this internal chain started in Germany (and later rebooted in Tel Aviv) is successful and thriving. The food is super fresh, there's a ton of options, and execution all around is terrific. So wether you're looking to get coffee, a salad, some shakshuka, some shawarma, and many other things in between including eggs Benedict or pancakes, this place has you covered. read more

Very hearty ingredients. Spices in the Sinia Kebab were excellent and there were a good amount of veggies in the Jerusalem Lentil Soup. Service was timed well. The cafe environment was relaxed and not too crowded. read more

Cafe Landwer - Sinia Kebab and Jerusalem Lentil Soup (v) (gf) - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I'm a big fan of Cafe Landwer but it was my first time at this location! They are taking good covid precautions so I felt safe dining in. The menu is online and the tables are well spaced apart. This time, I tried the Vegan Shakshuka, Beet Salad, and the flat white. It was my first time trying their vegan Shakshuka and I have to say that it was good but not my favorite from them. It had good flavors but the texture of the vegan "meatballs" were quite mushy and I thought the sides that it came with (tahini and pickles) weren't as good as the variety you would get with the other shakshukas. The beet salad was amazing! It was very fresh and light, not overdressed, and the portions were actually big. Loved the combination of apple, beets, and the goat cheese with a sweet tangy dressing. The flat white was delicious as well! The service and ambiance was phenomenal and this is why I love them! read more

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Came here for the shakshuka since I'm no longer supporting a certain other shakshuka restaurant. I'm glad to say that this is a decent alternative. It's not as good, but it's good. I personally love that there are so many ways to customize your order with different types of meat, veggies, and bread. The drinks are also super satisfying. The Nutella hot chocolate is SO homey and perfect on a cold winter day. The Sahleb is a milk pudding type of drink and is sweet and also a must get. Love how spacious the restaurant is and their expansive patio seating. I will definitely be back. read more

Cafe Landwer - Shakshuka - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

We made a reservation on a Sunday afternoon, and while we were early for the reservation, we still waited a good 10 minutes after that for a seat. It was busy, so I definitely recommend making a reservation. We started with the fried halloumi with their tzatziki dip. I was not a fan of the dip, but thankfully, the halloumi is flavorful enough to be eaten on its own. Apparently, they are famous for their chicken schnitzel, so remembering days when my mom would make us some, I took a chance and ordered it. It was perfect. Schnitzel can get dry, but this was not, and it was not over or under-seasoned, which can also be an issue. The fries were just what I was looking for, but maybe a potato salad instead or an addition of cole slaw would have been a nice touch. I like that they offer a pot of tea with loose leaf and not a weak tea bag. I will most likely try this again in a few weeks when family comes into town for the holidays. read more

The service was good. they were pretty fast with the food. I ordered the chicken shawarma. The rice was delicious but the chicken was cut unevenly and in big chucks. In the end I will come back for more delicious food. read more

Cafe Landwer - Chicken shawarma - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

This place is sneaky good. Love this location for eating outside on the patio, pickup, or delivery. Great fresh food with useful, nice packaging, that's low on plastic. Their al fresco patio is a hidden gem. The inside and patio very speakeasy meets 50-60s kitsch and euro-Israeli cafe. You can order on their website for pickup and with QR code's like most places, but you can also pay on the website/QR when dining in/outside, too. Very convenient. Service here is fairly good. It does have a little Euro-Israeli approach to ordering too--they're casual and don't wanna get up in your space. So if you're in a hurry or want to order right away, tell the host/ess when you're seated. The quality of the food here is impressive. Things are fresh with vibrant colors. We could eat the pita for days--so fluffy and chewy. Yum. We usually get the hummus with Jerusalem artichokes/sunchokes. Nice and crunchy, good kick, and love the tahini on top. The halloumi here is legit. The pastas are surprisingly good. The arais lamb entree is savory and delish. The burger is sizable, always a nice medium-medium rare, and comes with a aioli topping. The chicken shawarma is nice, too. The greens side is garlicky and a good al dente. The turkey bacon is the best turkey bacon we've had. The drinks are nice. Good list of beers on tap. Nice tea selection. And don't sleep on the shakes--Belgian chocolate is the best. Price is not aggressive. You won't get by on just a few bucks but it won't wipe you out either. It's a great deal for the money. Better fare than some nicer restaurants for less money if you are into the casual vibe. read more

I really like the food here. I have been here multiple times and have ordered the pancakes each time. They taste great, not too sweet, and are thick and well cooked. The sakshuka is really good. The eggs are usually cooked somewhat thoroughly which I like, but I think that if you want it softer eggs you could just ask for it. I also tried the cream and mushroom pasta and the chicken schnitzel. The pasta was nice and creamy, and the schnitzel was juicy yet crispy. Not too salty, which I can appreciate since you can always add more salt. I would really recommend anyone to go for a nice retro chill brunch or lunch. The one thing that was a little tricky was to get the wait staff's attention, but they were super nice so I couldn't get mad at them. read more

Cafe Landwer - In this photo you can see a chicken schnitzel , Pancakes , Halloumi Shakshuka and Roasted Mushroom & Cream Pasta - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I LOVED my brunch at Cafe Landwer! The atmosphere is super cute and there is a great selection of menu items. The turkey bacon Benedict was delicious. I also ordered a Nutella latte and it was fabulous!! Super filling actually but I will return for that menu alone!! There seemed to be some issues with the QR code and ordering -- I paid separately from my friend and I got my meal like 20 minutes before she did. But other than that it was a great experience and I'll be sure to visit again! read more

Cafe Landwer - Turkey Bacon Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Such a unique and delicious breakfast place in Brighton . I never had Israeli breakfast before so I gave it a try. The food menu can be extensive but they do listed on the wall their most popular and best dishes. The staffs as pleasant in greeting and seating us down . It's a welcoming atmosphere where there's BC students and visitors from out of town staying in the hotel. Their coffees are amazing also. As for food we ordered the avocado toast with scrambled eggs and the farmers breakfast, witch potatoes and bacon on side. When they brought the food out it looks amazing and you just want to dive in right away. Everything was flavorful and cook to perfection . We left with a happy stomach and wanting to come back again the next day. It might be a little pricey for breakfast but worth the mone read more

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I came here with a friend a few months ago (so Covid times). We made a reservation using the website, but the restaurant was not too crowded- we could have walked right in and been seated. There is a QR code that you scan to view the menu. We arrived right around 3, so the menu was glitchy- as it was transitioning from breakfast/lunch to lunch/dinner. However after reloading, the issues were resolved My friend and I both ordered the halloumi shakshuka. The shakshuka was delicious! Our server's shift was over while we were eating, so we were transitioned to another server, and that service wasn't that great. Overall, good food, nice porch, I would go again! read more

Cafe Landwer - Shakshuka - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

3.5/5 Pros: -Tons of baked good options -Online ordering -Cool decor Cons: -A bit pricey -- Chocolate Square ($1.75) I have no idea what this was, but it was really good! Tiny chocolate square with a really sweet, grainy texture, kind of like brownie dough. Maybe it's Babka filling...? If you're looking for a sweet treat but don't want to commit to a huge bucket of rosalach, look no further! I would definitely get this again. (I think it's listed as a chocolate ball in some places on the menu.) Chocolate Croissant ($3.50) Flaky and delicious croissant filled with a little bit of soft chocolate. Would get this again. Chocolate Babka ($6.00) $6 is too expensive for the size of the piece that you get. The bread itself is fairly sweet, as is the filling (which seems like chocolate mixed with something else?) It's dry and flaky in some spots and moist and chewy in others. It's not super buttery. I would recommend getting a Trader Joe's Chocolate Brooklyn Babka over this ($5 for an entire buttery and delicious loaf!) Nutella Rosalach ($12.00) 17(!) chewy pieces of rolled up dough filled with Nutella. I thought these might be more like rugelach I've had but the bread was not buttery/doughy/rich--it's more like a thin chewy crepe. Good amount of filling but overall too chewy for me. read more

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Awesome shakshouka. It is so perfect with bread when youre sick. I loved eating in the patio or just walking home with it to go. I love the patio furniture and this specific location just for its views of the city through Fenway. No parking as usual. Off st. Marys line! read more

My friend and I made our way over here for some Sunday brunch, excited to give this new addition in Cleveland Circle a try. Especially with the Middle East/Israeli speciality, I was excited to try out a place that promotes a unique cuisine that is not common in the area! First impressions--I absolutely love the atmosphere here. It gives off some serious retro diner vibes, but with some modern touches with the greenery and cute signage. It was nice to see a mix of college students and families dining here, adding to the cozy and familial feel of the place. However, I'm sad to admit that I found the food to be a tad underwhelming. I ordered the Eggs Benedict Florentine, which was just okay. At other brunch places around the area, Eggs Benedict easily fills me up because of the portion size + the addition of sides such as home fries or toast that make for a more filling meal. At Cafe Landwer, my two eggs benedict came with a small side of salad, which sadly did not leave me feeling completely satisfied. For a price of $11, I know I can pay that same amount somewhere else and feel as if I got my money's worth. I also wasn't impressed with my Nutella Old School Milkshake... while it was indeed tasty, I've had better Nutella milkshakes with more prominent and rich Nutella flavors. Additionally, my friend and I found our waitress to be a bit cold and unapproachable. Granted it was a busy Sunday morning so she might have been stressed, but would have appreciated a smile or two! Overall, I think this place is just okay in regards to food and service. I would not be opposed to dine here again--but given that there are so many other brunch places in the area, I wouldn't be rushing to come back here either! read more

Cafe Landwer - Eggs Benedict Florentine and Mozzarella Grilled Sandwich with drinks of Apple Cider and Nutella Old Fashioned Milkshake - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Glad to have a good brunch place right in Cleveland Circle. We came here on a Sunday around 12:30 and it was packed. I think we waited about 30 to 45 minutes before we were seated at a table. Their menu is extensive. You get a brunch menu as well as their regular menu, so many choices. We opted for the halloumi shakshuka and the Jerusalem sandwich and the sahleb as a drink. While waiting for our order, I glanced upon some pastries on the counter and got a sticky bun. We devoured it by the time our meal arrived. It was delicious! Coming to the food. We received our drink first. The sahleb, a hot milk drink topped with crushed pistachio and toasted coconut, was quite tasty. Next came the food items. Generally the tomato gravy in a shakshuka is too tangy but here it had some spice to it. The Jerusalem was just okay. It felt quite dry. I think it was their challah bread that I did not enjoy, a little too eggy for me. Also, customer service was a mixed bag. Our server didn't seem too friendly at first and didn't seem okay with the fact that we ordered two entrees for three people to share. But after 2-3 trips to out table where I also explained that we prefer to order less so as to not waste food, I think the interaction got better. So given everything (great ambiance, long wait time, okay food, okay customer service), I'm not entirely convinced I love this place. But I think I'll give them a second shot to see if it gets better. read more

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Remarkably good! People here are great. Food and drinks are exceptional every time. Fresh squeezed OJ is so so good. But really, the unique and extra pleasant/special staff is what makes this place over the top good. Highly highly recommend. read more

The food was good but the waitress was not familiar with the menu or the English language. She delivered most of the food with no napkins or silverware and totally forgot one ordered food item. The manager blamed the busboy on not putting down utensils ahead of time, and it appeared that the waitress was his girlfriend and he showed affection to her after my concerns were voiced. As she collected the bill, the senior waitress assured me that the incident was not my fault. read more

One of the best places to have falafel and hummus. Courteous staff and delicious food. read more

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Completely unacceptable. Landwer automatically writes in a tip at the end of service. They add it to your bill. Dont believe me? go to their website right now and do a pickup order. They put it under service tip. You cant force people to pay a tip, Its optional. I always do however tip but automatically adding it to a receipt is ridiculous. What if we end up with really bad service if a waitress is having a bad day? We still have to auto tip 3.50 for 20 bucks even if they dont deserve it? No, i would give ANY restaurant a bad review for forcing tips. (There is no way to take it off) read more

complimentary focaccia was delish. i liked my falafel pita a lot (really good falafel) but once you eat the falafel all of the cucumber and tomato is left at the bottom which was unfortunate. but the menu here is great my dad had schnitzel for the first time and enjoyed. waitresses were so nics read more

Cafe Landwer - falafel sandwich (v) - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Always a pleasure eating there! Great vibe and great food! I especially like the salmon Benedict.

I was there last night.. the restaurant has gone way downhill. The service was terrible. The food was average, not as good as in the past. My wife and I will not go back. Very disappointing! read more

Really beautiful food and friendly service! It's my husband's birthday, and the staff managed to give us a pleasant surprise. Will come back again. read more

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Great menu, lots of tasty options. Have been many times, love the chicken schwarma and chicken schnitzel sandwiches. The fluffy pancakes are a treat with little sides of whipped cream, syrup, fruit and Nutella. The salads are also great, especially the chicken with avocado, egg and fried artichokes. I appreciate they are back to taking orders with servers and not the QR codes. On Sundays I recommend making a reservation around brunch time. The seasonal pumpkin latte is too artificial and orange tasting, skip that. read more

Cafe Landwer - Pancakes and chicken salad - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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This place is great, but I went for lunch today and the waiter decided to put me down for a 20% tip without asking or indicating he would do so. I would have anyways, but make sure you get the receipt from them as he ignored me when I tried to get his attention afterwards and I had to ask the hostess for a copy of the receipt explaining the discrepancy between the amount I was quoted and the amount I was charged. read more

Mid Mediterranean restaurant, like the chicken shawarma. And recommend the dessert it's really exquisite. Waitress is really nice and speedy. read more

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I frequently order from Landwer but typically the Beacon street location. I love the food and hate to give them a bad review, but Landwer please please please just check to make sure everything is in the bag before you send it out. Something is always missing. A condiment, the salad, the bread. Last night we didn't get one of our entrees, tahini, and salad dressing but they did send an extra salad. We didn't get one Babka flavor we ordered and one piece was really tiny. I called the restaurant and they gave me a choice of sending out another entree or voiding out the entree. I chose a replacement entree and they said they would do that and void out the entree to make up for the inconvenience. Unfortunately the replacement never arrived. Please Landwer care enough about your customers to do a final check after you pack up a delivery order!! I have found the Beacon Street Landwer food and accuracy is better than this one, but there are still mistakes. I will never use this Landwer location again, but will probably order from Beacon street because I love the food. read more

We had a lovely breakfast here! Silky smooth hot chocolate, scrumptious challah bread, a well balanced açaí bowl, and a huge eggs Benedict. They had so many food options - I am excited to return and try some more. The patio beautifully overlooks Cleveland Circle and the adjacent park. The restaurant is clean, comfortable, and practicing good COVID safety. You order and pay online via a QR code menu. It was very easy. Service was delightful. Our server even gave us a complimentary to-go cup of coffee so that we didn't have to take leftover cold coffee with us! read more

Cafe Landwer - Acai Bowl and Pure Belgian Hot Chocolate - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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We have lunch here whenever we visting the BC campus. It can be a bit crowded at lunch and you might wait but that is no different than anywhere else. My daughter and I are vegetarians and my wife and son are not. There are enough options to please everyone. I have found the veggies in their dishes to be plentiful and fresh. A pet peeve of mine at other places are salads with just 2 or 3 tomatoes and a ton of greens. The salads here have plenty of good stuff! read more

Well this place is a miss.... It tries to be much more than it can carry off. We are big eggplant fans. I ordered the eggplant tahini appetizer which is a traditional middle eastern dish with the eggplant mashed with tahini. Their version was a whole eggplant peeled and roasted with sauce on top. Which is interesting and I was excited for. But the eggplant was just not cooked enough. Some parts were soft and could be scooped out but 3/4 of it was hard and undercooked. The sauce was good but there was very little of it We ordered their signature Sinia Kabobs. Lamb and beef kabobs with eggplant tomatoes and red onions. Sound great... well no. Again another undercooked inedible whole eggplant just plopped down with too salty Kabobs in the middle of a pita. What is up with them and undercooked eggplants. No attention to detail. I ordered and espresso and it arrived in a large large coffee cup with just a few ounces of the coffee at the bottom and of course too cold. Again no attention to detail The shashuka was very good. read more

This was one of the worst dining experiences I've had in awhile. I had heard great things about their lunch/brunch and was surprised when we were seated right away as walk-ins on a Sunday morning. We could tell right off the bat the service was going to be bad -- it took 20+ minutes for someone to get our coffee orders, and then one of the beverages did not come until AFTER everyone's meals had arrived. We had to ask 5+ times. Even though our waitress reconfirmed our orders for us, they seemed confused when they brought the food out as to which table ordered what. We were a party of 5, and 3 individuals got their meals in a reasonable amount of time, but 2 of us had to wait 45+ minutes and once our stuff was brought out the other 3 had long been finished with their meals. The worst part is, as we were sitting there without our food, many servers walked by and our own server did not check in on us. There was no recognition that 2 of our entrees were missing. They said it was taking so long because they ran out of potatoes -- or something like that. The potatoes were on the side. The food itself was also not very good. I had the turkey bacon eggs Benedict and it wasn't the worst Benedict I've ever had, but it wouldn't even rank as one that was decent. The hollandaise was thin, the toast was incredibly dry and crunchy, and the eggs were moist in ways that poached eggs should not be (the whites themselves were kind of slippery and watery, almost runny like the yolk itself). TLDR incredibly disappointing and we will not be returning. The waitress never asked how the food was, but if she did she wouldn't like the answer. Also no concessions were made for our wait -- we paid full price. It goes without saying this was also extremely overpriced. read more

Cafe Landwer - Turkey bacon eggs Benedict - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

A staple for all Boston College students. My go-to for when I need a pick me up and delicious meal. The burger never fails me with the harissa sauce and the crushed potatoes are amazing. Michael is my favorite server; he's the cutest and always makes sure my meal is amazing! If you're going to Cafe Landwer, I hope you have Michael serving you cause he will always make sure your experience is fantastic! read more

Cafe Landwer - Landwer Burger, Iced Vanilla Iced Latte - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Beautiful business with friendly service and fresh and well prepared food albeit on the plain and or bland side therein lies my grief no sauces provided for our dishes which required them (penny pinching no bueno) no seasoning on the vegetables. The ground meat kebabs were good and the falafel was yummy. No soups which surprised me but this is a beautiful place they probably make great breakfast and coffee give it a try. The inside is like a cruise ship fro the titanic era art deco-ish. I'll be back. Don't get the Rose Sangria it's an overpriced underwhelming wine spritzer. Peace. read more

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Firstly, the coffee is the star of the show. I only tried the Italian one and it was amazing! With that being said, I know that means all the other coffee options are wonderful too! Appreciative that they have milk alternatives too. The chicken sandwhich was good, but nothing to come back for. Really, I would come back for the parfait because it was so fresh and yummy. The Nutella Rosalach was outstanding! It can get super sweet very quickly... but the Italian coffee goes well with it ;) Overall the inside is very adorable; a vintage-European type cafe. Would recommend to check out! read more

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Our go-to for lunch on a weekend! It can be a little crowded during brunch hours (before 3pm) so make a reservation if that's your intended time slot. The shakshuka is, as other reviewers have mentioned, to DIE FOR. Coffees are all bitter and foamed to perfection. Today we ordered a "farmer's market cauliflower" roasted with silan (date honey) and served with fresh tahini. It was served as a whole head of cauliflower, carmelized at the edges and deliciously mellow throughout. 110%, couldn't ask for better! From hummus with shakshuka to roasted eggplant with kebabs, this is your place for (((Mediterranean))) food! read more

Cafe Landwer - Mocha with melted chocolate along the rim - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Really nice brunch/dinner spot good for a casual meal. Food is simple yet well made. Very extensive menu with lots of choices so good if you have a group of picky eaters. Really enjoyed the Mezza plater (especially chickpea dip) and salmon challah sandwich! Only critique is the sandwich was a bit dry and they did lose our reservation details. read more

I was there for a quick breakfast to go before departing to the airport when I visited Boston for a business trip. Everything I tried at the cafe was delicious!!! Their challah bread used for the sandwich was so soft and fluffy. I wish I bought a loaf for myself... read more

Cafe Landwer - Schnitzel Sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Very bad experience. We have waited for 1 hour and the food not coming. The waiter did not attend to us as well. I thought the restaurant was being racial to us, never waited for 1 hour in any Boston restaurants. We literally had to pack and leave read more

Came here on a Sunday at peak brunch time (10:30), and waited about 45 minutes for a table for three. Very unique menu offerings; lots of Israeli-style dishes, but solid options for diners who like to stick to the safe and classic American food (pizza, pasta, etc.)My table ordered: eggs Benedict, halloumi shakshuka, and the Margarita pizza. All were great! Staff very friendly too. Food was a bit slow to come out, but what can you expect during brunch rush hour? They also have a to-go counter where you can buy just coffee and pastries. Plan on returning! read more

I tried to go and get a table for one but the hostess gave me a table that faces into a corner in the cold part of the cafe instead of a regular table in the main warm area. Wack af stay away bad vibes urchhhhhhh read more