Friendsgiving has become a heck of a lot less stressful after discovering Judith's Kitchen. My…read morefriends and I usually plan one either the week before or after Thanksgiving, but most places that offer Thanksgiving catering only do so during the few days leading up to the big day. A couple of Friendsgivings ago I became determined to find a place where we could order catering in or around Newton where my friend hosts. After a little digging, I uncovered the gem that is Judith's Kitchen. Not only does Judith's Kitchen have oven roasted turkey breast and most of the standard Thanksgiving sides, but they have them year-round! Their full catering menu is quite extensive. That first year we ordered the turkey breast with gravy as well as the brussel sprouts, rosemary potatoes, and the butternut squash purée. The remaining sides we made ourselves. Let's just say everything was a massive hit. You pop everything in the oven to heat up and then they're ready to plate. It's so much nicer than making everything from scratch, especially the turkey. That quartet has become our regular Friendsgiving catering order. Placing an order is easy peasy as you do it with Judith herself (or you can do it online if you prefer). Just tell her what you want and for how many people and she'll let you know exactly the quantity you need. You do end up paying a bit of a premium considering we don't order a ton of food, but I think it's totally worth it for the convenience alone. I'd love to try their lunch offerings if I lived closer, but until then, Judith's Kitchen will be our go-to for Friendsgiving.

Unfortunately, I have to say that the reviews are very misleading. Not only was the man wearing…read morereading glasses who served me cold and unfriendly, but he also handed me my to-go sandwich without a bag or even napkins. Very unprofessional and disappointing. As a food critic, I must also note that the chicken salad sandwich was made with hard, chunky chicken and lacked any real flavor profile. I visited this restaurant with the intention of possibly doing a write-up on the quality of the food, ambiance, and overall value. Sadly, this place is among the worst I've tried this year. Please try Sandwich Works instead--they have the best sandwiches in Newton, and their staff is warm and incredibly friendly. Spend your money elsewhere.

Cute little cafe with seating!…read more I ordered the tiramisu latte, less sweet and it was perfect. I would definitely get it again. Staff was super friendly and I got my drink very quickly.

" Good service & Good Coffee " This place is everything. It…read morehas a good vibe . The coffee is good . The service is good . The food is pretty good as well . I just love coming here . The staff is super welcoming and friendly. I definitely recommend this place .

We had our first experience at Stella's restaurant in Newton tonite!!! Wow!!! Fantastic food and…read morewine menu!! We highly recommend this restaurant!!!!! We will become regular customers!!!

Excellent food! The young man who served was polite, attentive, friendly. The chef stopped by…read morethe table too, great attitude, helpful and prepared a great meal. It was our first time there. It will not be our last. Thanks!

It's always a great spot for a quick coffee. The food and coffee are comparable to Starbucks, and…read morethe price seems better than the cafeteria next door. The employees are always warm and welcoming and always help me feel less anxious while running between classes.

Great food and service! Although I haven't lived in Newton in many years, I can't believe I missed…read morecoming here when I lived in MA. Definitely worth it!

Quaint local diner with a lot of regulars - many people walked in and the servers knew their names…read moreand were familiar with them which is neat! I'll echo what others have said that it's a bit pricey for what you get, but what isn't nowadays. The menu is extensive and they serve all day breakfast and lunch (eggs benedict only available weekends and holidays). We got their corned beef hash, biscuits and gravy, and patty melt, all which were delicious! It was some of the best corned beef hash I've had in a while but the portion wasn't that big. The sandwich came with a side, I chose salad, which was offered with their housemade greek dressing! The home fries could be better seasoned but overall not bad. They do have wifi but even on a weekday lunch they got pretty busy (no waits but tables almost full). Service was solid as well and the space was clean.

An excellent neighborhood lunch or brunch spot! The atmosphere is very cute, with interesting…read moreantiques everywhere and beautiful plants hanging from the ceiling. The service is always spot on, even when they get busy during the weekend brunch rush. (You should count on needing a reservation at those times.) Of course, none of that would matter if the food wasn't also excellent! We always order banana caramel pecan french toast for the group to share. The french toast on its own is custardy and delicious (unlike some places that just feel like dry bread), but the roasted bananas along with the buttery caramel and pecans take it to the next level. The fries are also the platonic ideal of a french fry that always surprise us: crispy, not greasy, and well seasoned, while still having a fluffy center. I often get the shakshuka or the aleppo-style eggs for my main, which are both delicious, veggie-forward, and filling. But the hidden gem is the oatmeal, which is packed with fruit, perfectly cooked, and creamy as can be. Since the food is halal, there are no pork products, and as a lover of regular bacon, I can say with confidence the beef bacon will surprise you with how similar it is! My vegetarian friends also love the variety of the options, and the meat eaters are always satisfied.

A friend and I came here for brunch and it was so cute! It's got a nice community feel inside. Most…read moreof the tables are set up as long, communal tables so you could be sitting near another party that's sitting just a few seats down. You don't see that everyday but I liked it a lot! The service is quick and super friendly. My friend and I had finished our meals, and the staff were letting us try different baklava flavors they had, simply out of the kindness of their heart. They would just walk up to us while we were chatting and they'd give us more samples. It was really a great time! My Nutella Crêpe was cold but it would've been amazing if the melted Nutella was still warm inside, but all in all it was still good. My friend got a breakfast sandwich on a bagel and funny enough hers was too hot at first haha so she let it sit for a sec and really liked it. Water is also self service here-- another community vibe to it all. I def want to come back for their lunch menu!

We LOVE the salads (the one with the cranberries in it and the Greek), spinach babkas but we miss,…read moremiss, miss the mushroom babkas. The cheesy sticks are out of this world. The service is always friendly!

" Bakey is fire " This packet is fire , that means good ,…read morelol. I live close and it's just the best . Beat coffee and best staff . Parking is on the street and it's in abundance. The vibe is welcoming.

Great food and exceptional service. The staff were so great…read moreat making us feel welcomed and taking care of every need. There was a lovely atmosphere and the staff were so attentive throughout the meal. And to finish the meal you have to try the rozelach - so good. We would recommend Landwer because of the food, but now with the service as well 5 stars is not sufficient.

Went to Café Landwer last weekend for brunch and had a great experience. I ordered the Eggs…read moreBenedict Florentine, which included poached eggs, toast, and breakfast potatoes. The breakfast potatoes were five stars. I look forward to exploring the rest of the menu, which features many classic Israeli dishes with hummus, mezza, kebab, shawarma, and much more. Make sure to make a reservation on the weekend, or you may have to wait.

Cute little corner cafe that serves standard breakfast fares and coffee at reasonable price.read more

The Charlie hit perfect - had it on tater tots! Service was fast, customized to everything we asked…read morefor. Right after first good snowfall of the year. Breakfast sandwich was impeccable; hot tea selection was excellent and offered the non-coffee crowd a great hot drink option. This is the spot for, quick, delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch!