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    Cafe Weekend

    4.5 (350 reviews)
    Open 7:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Egg and Cheese Sandwich
    Jacob C.

    Cute all-day cafe with range of food and drink options but primarily breakfast and brunch-oriented. Staff were super friendly and welcoming and prices were very reasonable (I can't remember the last time I paid less than $4 for a breakfast sandwich!). Food-wise, they make a solid, basic breakfast sandwich but the pancakes, croffles and other baked goods are the standouts. The chocolate chip pancakes were excellent - sweet without being too cloying and delightfully fluffy!

    Jacob C.

    Opens really early. Boston cheesesteak panini is a great sandwich. Croffle is fluffy and sweet. Would come back

    Sara R.

    This was our first time coming here, and upon entering both the waiter and waitress were very friendly, attentive and gave great recommendations. There were a lot of options for food and it was hard to decide! They have everything from Shakshuka to their "croffle"! ( croffle- croissant waffle with different toppings) We shared a Nutella and hazelnut croffle, and had omelets. The croffle was incredible- very decadent- and the omelets were very generous with their portions and had toast and home fried potatoes! It's a small spot, but doesn't feel crowded at all overall great experience and would come back!

    The cutest coaster and my hot caramel macchiato
    Ricarta C.

    The cutest little cafe I've ever been too! I found this on Yelp and was ready to try after seeing the menu. On a Sunday morning , once checked in we got seated within 5 mins ( lucky us ). Once seated in this little cafe, our server immediately greeted us and got our drink order. I had to flip a coin as all the coffees sounded amazing. I went with a hot caramel macchiato and probably the best I've ever had and I'm a coffee junky 10/10. Then the food - holy wow ! The tables around us had me drooling and then our food came and it was so good! Portion was huge and we left so full. The western omelette was HUGE and came with a side of home fries and your choice of bread. I decided on sour dough which was very good. Strawberry pancakes looked like the viral fluffy pancakes and covered in sweet strawberries. If I lived here, I'd come every Sunday ! I loved the ambiance, the tiny space and the food and coffee . 10/10

    Matcha Einspanner and coffee Einspanner
    Arianna L.

    Came back and the food didn't hit the same. Matcha einspanner was a little too sweet for my liking and the toowoomba panini was a little heavy. We did have to quickly leave so I appreciated them rushing the order for us! Small space but they have an extensive menu so maybe other items are better! Got the oriental salad and the portion was very generous

    pasta
    Lily Q.

    Came here for dinner and enjoyed the pasta I had! They have other italian food too as well as other options. Really good portions and the atmosphere was very casual.

    Einspänner coffee
    Katherine V.

    I've been coming to Cafe Weekend for coffee for a while now -- the Einspänner is still my go-to and never disappoints. Finally made it in early enough to try the food since it's usually packed. Be warned: the menu is a lot. It's slightly overwhelming at first and the portion sizes aren't super clear. The space is also pretty tight -- they've definitely maximized seating -- so it feels cramped when it's busy. Service had that subtle "we need this table back" energy. Not outright rushing, but you can feel the turnover pace. Food-wise, the specialties looked massive, so we ordered less of those and opted for sides instead... which somehow ended up being even more food than we expected. Portions are generous. Everything was good and solid, nothing mind-blowing, but I appreciated that it wasn't greasy. The hashbrowns were a standout -- more reminiscent of a Jewish potato latke than your typical diner hashbrown, and absolutely worth ordering. Overall: great coffee, solid breakfast, big portions. Come early, eat efficiently, and you'll enjoy it.

    Weekend Special
    Joe J.

    Really solid breakfast overall and definitely a place I'd come back to. The pancake was unique and super fluffy, easily one of the highlights of the meal. On the weekend special, the portion size was generous, especially with the amount of meat included. Tons of bacon, sausage, and ham, which made it feel like a great value. The eggs were supposed to be over easy but a little less runny than i would've liked. The drop the eggs sandwich came with nice fluffy eggs and paired really well with the special sauce, which was sweet and delicious. The weekend latte was excellent. Tasted like it was 1000 calories in the best way possible The only downside was the potatoes. They were pretty hard and lacked seasoning and flavor, which stood out compared to how strong everything else was. Overall, a really enjoyable meal with a few standout items and just a small miss on the side. Definitely worth checking out, especially for brunch.

    Leah T.

    Food was 10/10! A few items prepared in ways we haven't tried and items that feel exclusive to the cafe. Drinks were great, was a busy rainy day but my party of 4 was seated in under 10 minutes, staff was solid, straight to the point with ordering and accommodations, loved the size of the space and art on the walls, felt like a little hole in the wall joint. Also.....absolutely get the shashuka!

    Drop the Eggs and Drip Coffee
    Katie D.

    Great customer service! When we mentioned it was our first visit, they happily recommended a few dishes. Pictured here is the **Drop the Egg**, which was delicious--definitely on the spicier side if you enjoy a bit of heat. I also ordered the **Western Omelette**, which was hearty and very satisfying, perfect if you're looking for something more filling.

    Jennifer T.

    This is a casual food spot that is a popular brunch spot. Even on a weekday, it gets quite crowded here. The staff were nice to us and allowed us to move to a table once someone left but this place is seriously small that I would say a party of 2 ppl is the max I would be comfortable with here. I got a hash brown sandwich and it is everything you can ask for in a carb heavy brunch item. Although it is mostly savory, it was a nice touch of sweetness in the sauce and bread that breaks up the saltiness. Drinks wise, both my friend and I were not a fan. They were pretty basic with nothing special about them and could've done without them. Matcha latte was super sweet and is not made with great matcha.

    Eggs Benedict
    Rachel S.

    This place is really good! I think the people who own it are Korean, but the food is all pretty typical American fare. It's good! The eggs Benedict was perfect and the combo of English muffin and Canadian bacon was perfect. The service was nice too. The citronnade was really perfect for a hot day. My partner enjoyed his caprese sandwich a lot. The food was overall simple but well done!

    June M.

    Love their Boston cheesesteak Panini. Came here for brunch and surprise of how everything tastes. I also order Matcha hot and it was very heartwarming in the cold weather. It pretty small inside with lot of tables, perfect for brunch dates with small group. Street parking right outside

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    There is street parking near by but I didn't see any bear by lots .

    If we go on a weekend morning will it be impossible to get a table?

    Came here at 10am on a Saturday. Busy but not impossible for 1 to 2 people. We sat at the counter with no wait!

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    4.2
    (371 reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Said yes to the bread. Had the olive oil served on a plate by itself - superb…read more The flat bread pizza is insane. I would go back just for that - crispy + slicing with scissors adds a whole other feel to it. I feel in control of my flatbread. Calamari was good but I'd choose the flatbread over anything. Can't go wrong with fig, goat cheese, and prosciutto. Emma didn't like the dill on there but I didn't mind. Enjoyed with a nice glass of white wine while we dined outside.

    Had such a great experience at Bar Cino! The interior is so cute and the service was truly amazing…read morefrom start to finish. Parking in the area can be a bit tricky, but it's super convenient to get to via the Green Line, which made it easy overall. For food, everything was delicious: The Romaine & Kale Caesar was good, though I wish it had whole anchovies for a little extra punch. The prosciutto bruschetta was incredible, definitely a standout. The crispy cauliflower was my favorite dish of the night, so flavorful and perfectly cooked. The rigatoni bolognese was solid and comforting. The Chianti-Marsala braised beef short rib was insanely tender and cooked perfectly (just wish there were a few more mushrooms!). Also have to mention the dirty martini was so good. Overall, such a great spot with a fun vibe, amazing service, and really tasty food. I'll definitely be back!

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    $15 BAKED CLAMS: The most amazing clam sauce that's ever touched my tongue. We had to ask for more bread to eat every last drop.
    $15 BAKED CLAMS: The most amazing clam sauce that's ever touched my tongue. We had to ask for more bread to eat every last drop.
    $24 TUSCAN SALAD with CHICKEN MILANESE: perfectly flattened and crispy chicken, seasoned amazing! The salad was absolutely delicious.

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    $24 TUSCAN SALAD with CHICKEN MILANESE: perfectly flattened and crispy chicken, seasoned amazing! The salad was absolutely delicious.
    Carlo's Cucina Italiana

    Carlo's Cucina Italiana

    4.3
    (857 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    We were the first customers Carlo's had when they opened as a full serve Italian restaurant and we…read morehave never stopped loving what Irene and Carlo built. Since then, they have become a legendary spot and often referred to as one of, if not THE best Italian restaurant in Boston (even though it's technically Allston. I 100% lean towards the latter. You can NOT beat the quality , taste, portions or prices when considered all together. And the family oriented service is top notch. You do not have to deal with Hanover Street traffic or prices, and you will not get anything as good as this anyway. Carlo's is a MUST visit if you're headed to or from Fenway Park or I. The area for any reason. Can't miss spot.

    Very cozy italian eatery we walked in after a long day of back to back flights. It was pretty…read morelate, sunday evening, and we were seated right away. Nice ambiance and servers very attentive! We ordered gnocchi dish (it's huge) and a caprese instalata. What we really loved was the warm bread that they brought to the table right away with the favorful olive oil to dip. We felt right at home. The salad was amazing, super fresh and arugula was crisp, tomatoes fresh and the drizzle atop the mozarella was perfect. Beautifully presented. My daughter really liked her gnocchi, perfectly cooked, (soft but has a little bite to it!) with amazing red sauce. The interesting thing is she found two random pieces of chicken in her dish but no worries, we just placed them aside. Overall a wonderful experience, we'd come back again for the flavors if we are in this area.

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    Restaurant as you come in the door
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    Tonino

    Tonino

    4.7
    (133 reviews)
    2.9 mi

    Pizza Bianca (9.5/10): Fantastic bread, bursting with aroma. Nice texture as well. We got the…read morestracciatella/tomato relish/balsamic/basil with it. Tasted SOO good. Very well balanced - I especially liked the stracciatella. Taleggio Capeletti (7/10): A bit too rich and too salty for my tastes. I think this dish just needed something to cut through the richness. Still really good nonetheless. Lumache (8/10): The chew on the pasta is impeccable!! The chew on those mushrooms is also insane. Texture-wise, this dish was a home run. For some reason, I kept getting hints of something resembling boar taint in the sauce flavor itself. Not sure why... I don't think there was meat? I feel like I would've given this dish a 10/10 had it not been for the hint of that flavor. Service was very friendly and fast. The restaurant is small, but the seating didn't feel too tight. Even though I gave it a 5/5, I actually don't know if I would come again. The pasta was very steeply priced for not that much food. Although the capeletti was surprisingly filling, I'd rather feel full on carbs than full on pure butter and cheese.

    Another 10/10 visit to Tonino in the books!…read more It's such a hard reservation to get, but so worth it. I'm actually getting salivating while posting this review and looking back at my food pictures. I get the Eggplant & Ricotta Pizza as my appetizer and the Rigatoni Amatriciana as my entree each time I go - because they're consistently amazing. The service is always warm and friendly, and I also love the music playlist they play. Believe the hype & come to Tonino!!

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    Gigi

    Gigi

    4.3
    (250 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    oh. em. gee. best pasta i've ever had in my life…read more i was looking online for an italian restaurant and this came up multiple times. first off, the interior is gorgeous, plush green seats and antique style. we ordered their special items of the night: lobster risotto and the vodka veal. genuinely the best risotto i've ever had. the people online were not lying when they said their vodka rigatoni was the best. it was indeed very very delicious. even though all of us were full from the pasta, we still had to get tiramisu. it was a perfect way to end the meal. our server was great and attentive, thank you for a wonderful meal.

    7/5/26: I stopped by Gigi for lunch around 1 PM on a Sunday, and surprisingly the restaurant was…read morealmost empty. My guess is that this is more of an evening destination where people come for cocktails and the atmosphere rather than lunch. We ordered a Diet Coke, the Scampi appetizer, Carbonara, and the Rigatoni Alla Vodka. The scampi was easily the best part of the meal. It was flavorful, cooked well, and made for a nice appetizer to start things off. Unfortunately, the pastas didn't quite meet expectations, especially considering the price. The Rigatoni Alla Vodka was $28, but the pasta wasn't cooked al dente and felt overdone. The Carbonara, also $28, was disappointing as the eggs had curdled and the dish ended up being much oilier than I expected. At $18, the scampi was enjoyable, but overall I don't think the food justified the price point. One bright spot was the service. Our waitress was incredibly kind, checked in on us frequently, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. The restaurant itself is beautiful and has a very aesthetic design. I can definitely see why it's popular on social media. There is also outdoor seating, which I imagine would be a nice option on a warm summer evening. One thing I did notice, though, is how closely the tables are spaced together. Since the restaurant was mostly empty during our visit it wasn't an issue, but I could see it feeling crowded and fairly loud once the dining room fills up. I was honestly surprised by the meal because Gigi is part of the Mazi Restaurant Group, and I've really enjoyed some of their other concepts, especially Kava Neo-Taverna. Based on this experience, though, I think there are plenty of Italian restaurants in Boston that offer better food and better value for the same price. Overall, I'd give Gigi 3/5 stars. The service and atmosphere were both strong, but the food didn't live up to the pricing. If I came back, it would probably be for drinks, appetizers, and the ambiance rather than a full Italian dinner.

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    From Scratch

    4.7
    (43 reviews)
    1.9 mi

    Amazing. Best spaghetti frutti di mare I've had in Boston! Go!…read more Oh, Really nice owners too!

    parking is street…read more booked a table for saturday lunch the night before. credit card is charged $25 to hold and they'll take it off your bill. we ordered the soup of the day, chicken and vegetables, caprese, the trio ravioli, seafood pasta, and a couple of cappuccino. soup was nice, was accompanied with bread. very comforting bowl of soup. seasoning come through each bite. the more i ate it, the more i realized it was just a little bit on the salty side for me. caprese was very fresh, all the ingredients were really fresh. the mozzarella is the denser type. my ravioli plate was great. a good size, you can taste the freshness of the ravioli dough. my favorite was the cheese. there were corners of the ravioli that were a bit al dente. the seafood pasta was not at its best. the seafood served was fishy, not fresh. when the plate was brought out you could smell the unsavory fishiness. i personally wouldn't have serve the seafood at home if it gotten to that stage. for dessert we got the crème brûlée and mango panna cotta. we loved the crème brûlée. the shell was nice and hard, flavor was good. the panna cotta was a bit dense for our own personal liking. i got one cappuccino at the start of the meals and a second one during dessert. second one was a lot stronger than the first. both were good. the restaurant should update their menu to reflect the correct pricing. menu shows $3 and was charged $4.95, doesn't leave a good taste when that happens. for carry out, we ordered the chicken pesto and italian sandwich, both very good. all the ingredients were flavorful and really fresh. the rosemary they include on each sandwich is a really nice touch. it's actually a fresh (not dried) cut of a rosemary branch. i took it and infused it with olive oil at home to accompany the sandwich. happy to return and try other dishes.

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    Reserved tables are nicely set up
    Reserved tables are nicely set up
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