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4.2 (234 reviews)
Open • 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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Açaí bowl
Elise M.

Cute atmosphere and reasonable prices, especially in the city. We sat at a table outside and really enjoyed it until our food was relentlessly pursued by a couple wasps. The açaí bowl was pretty good!

Mia S.

Great brunch experience at Café Sauvage! I had the Duck Egg Benedict with a cappuccino, and my friend ordered the Sauvage Maman Breakfast. Everything was delicious, with fresh, flavorful ingredients. The service was fast and efficient, and the staff were friendly and happy to take pictures for us. Definitely recommend!

Frisée & Roasted Apple Salad
Laura D.

Rule #1: Never say no to bread. This time, I didn't even get the chance - it just showed up. As it should. Started with the charcuterie board, and that first combo of cheese + jam + warm bread - one of those ratatouille moments. Simple, but exactly right. Then the salad - a little sweetness from the pecans, and somehow going back and forth between that and the charcuterie felt like the right strategy. Service was super solid and attentive without hovering, always around when you needed something. Ordered a Kronenbourg 1664 mid-meal - crisp, slightly sweet, easy to keep sipping. Then the seared salmon came out, topped with shrimp. More seafood with my seafood? Absolutely. Left completely full, finishing off the extra jam as a low-effort dessert. Could've ordered something sweet, but sometimes it's better to switch locations and convince yourself you're being active on the way to the next spot. indoor = warm and cozy outside = sun and dogs

Donald S.

There's something undeniably magical about eating at a French bistro in one of the most European-feeling corners of the country. Boston's Back Bay already does a solid Paris impression--Café Sauvage just completes the picture. This place feels every bit like a proper Parisian bistro, and thankfully the food backs it up. The Sauvage Burger absolutely hits the spot. Juicy, well-seasoned, no unnecessary nonsense--and yes, every burger on earth deserves the aioli treatment. This one gets it right. And the fries... let's talk about them. Golden, crisp, perfectly salted. Possibly the best fries I've had in Boston, and that's not a statement I throw around lightly. Atmosphere, execution, flavor--Café Sauvage is a gem. The kind of place you stumble into once and then quietly start recommending to people you trust.

Magda C.

Pretty establishment, noise is moderate and food is fresh and tasty. Small portions for entrees. The Pear chocolate crumble Dessert was ok, not special.

Chrissy T.

We came for brunch after a nice long run at the Charles River. The host was amazing and instantly seated us outside. We had ordered the Madame croquette and also the beef bourguignon sandwich. We also ordered the pistachio cold brew latte and the oversea. Both drinks were really watered down and I was really disappointed because it was watery and flavorless, but I guess I did get my caffeine in the real stars were the entrées. The food portions were huge. It came out relatively quick. We didn't have to wait long my Madame croquette came with a side salad that was likely dressed in some vinaigrette, and it was very refreshing. The meal was delicious. The sandwich was stuffed with a lot of meat. I'm not sure that it was steak it kind of tasted like a chuck roast but still very good, my only critique would be if it could be a little bit more flavorful because it didn't taste like it was braised at all, but we subbed for Parmesan truffle fries, and those were delectable. So far so good would definitely come back for brunch. Maybe I'll just get an Americano next time or stick with water.

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Maria M.

This place is so French, so cute. Most of the staff speak French. The whole aesthetic of the interior is French. The brunch food is excellent! I've never tried their lunch or dinner menu. The brunch menu is so perfectly tailored to my tastes...Croque Madame, Duck Eggs Benedict, and everything comes with a beautiful sharply dressed salad to counter and complement the richness of the dishes. The coffee and tea selections, including specialty coffee drinks, cocktails, and mocktails. We tried the London fog tea (so good!), lavender latte (so good!) and blueberry limeade (delicious!) The service is efficient and friendly. We were a table of 5 in the middle of the tiny restaurant and felt like we were rocks stars. They took very good care of us...making sure we had coffee refills, water refills. Very attentive. Everyone with us loved the food. I usually get the croque madame, but this time I tried the Parisian Omelette which has goat cheese and mushrooms. It was perfectly cooked, with the perfect amount of goat cheese and sautéed mushrooms. I loved it. I have one bit of feedback...the bathrooms could be cleaner, and need some freshening up...paint, new tile. The worn out bathrooms don't match the decor, or the quality of the food and service. Despite this, I will definitely be back.

Steven W.

Didn't make reservations for a Sunday dinner but they were busy as the restaurant is relatively small but we got seated at the bar which no one sat and got taken care of right away. Menu is straight forward and honestly wish they had more French cuisine offerings, but I was told the cheeseburger with bacon $23 is the go to as it also comes with truffle fries. It was delicious and very cheesy. Nice customer service too.

Fried Calamari Spicy Green Beans Burrata
Mary Ann V.

Cute little French cafe From the get-go, we shared it was a for a wedding, and the waiter gave us a free champagne Ordered several appetizers for the table which included burrata, calamari, spicy green beans, and a charcuterie. Thoroughly enjoyed the calamari. And the spicy green beans were delicious- just thought I would see it in a Chinese restaurant. Nonetheless- delicious! I got the mushroom risotto and my bf got the salmon plate. While I liked the risotto, I felt it was lacking something as a main entree. I would have preferred the salmon For dessert , I got the crème brûlée and that was ok. It was more spongy than flan/smooth/creamy. Overall great place!

Ally B.

Sauvage Café is undeniably aesthetically adorable. It's small--very small--but somehow manages to feel thoughtfully designed. No matter where you sit, you're next to something that feels curated and intentional. I ended up at a center-corner spot beside some lush plants with a view of the outdoor decorations. Even though the space is tight, it doesn't feel disjointed. But the tightness is real. The tables are so close that simply getting up or adjusting my jacket had me accidentally knocking things around. One slightly wrong move and something on the table shifts--so just be prepared for that cozy, very compact layout. There were two people working the front, and the man who waited on me was extremely attentive, which I appreciated. I started with a mocktail called "Self-Care." Ironically... it tasted like water. Pretty presentation, but no real flavor to speak of. For food, I ordered the salmon and a meatless charcuterie board. I love that they offer a smaller charcuterie option--it was perfect. I enjoyed all the cheeses, the olives, the bread, and the jam. That part was solid. The salmon, though, was disappointing. Crispy on the outside but unexpectedly cold on the inside, which made the whole dish feel off. It came with a broccoli-and-mushroom mix that was fine, but as someone who's primarily pescatarian, seafood is my main event when dining out--so having the salmon miss the mark really affected the meal. I closed with a coffee and had asked ahead of time about cream and sugar. What I didn't realize was that they only offer raw brown sugar and Splenda--no white sugar. Had I known that, I wouldn't have ordered it. The coffee was wildly strong, and even multiple Splendas couldn't sweeten it to a drinkable level for me. I ended up wasting most of it. Overall, Sauvage Café is a cute, thoughtfully styled space with attentive service and some bright spots on the menu, but the inconsistencies definitely showed during my visit. I'd consider going back to try one or two other dishes, but I'm not in a rush.

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Kaitlyn F.

We came here on a Sunday morning for brunch with a group of seven people. They opened at 9 o'clock and we got there around 8:45 and there was already other people waiting for a table. They do not take reservations for brunch so you must get there early. The place filled up very quickly. Service was quick. Everyone had some type of coffee and a breakfast entrée. The servings were large the side salad that came with my breakfast sandwich was outstanding and probably the best thing that I eat. My breakfast sandwich was expensive, but there was a lot of egg on it. I had a Madeline on the side, which was a lot for three dollars, but it was very tasty.

Colleen E.

Came for brunch on a Friday and it was busy. We did not have reservations and had a short wait. My friend and I both got seasonal non-alcoholic beverages which were delicious. We shared 2 brunch dishes which were tasty and filling. The food came out quicker than expected despite the crowd. Prices are on par with Boston dining but I felt like I got my money's worth. Tables are a bit close together inside but definitely better than sitting outside which seemed noisy from Mass Ave traffic.

French onion soup
Miranda G.

Checked out this restaurant around Sunday brunch time without a reservation and the we were told the wait time was about 30 minutes, which was accurate. We got the Duck and Egg Benedict, French Onion Soup, and Filet-o-fish Sandwich. I really enjoyed the Duck and Egg Benedict. It was a lot of duck meat but the sauces and eggs helped the dish from not being too dry. The French Onion Soup had a layer of gruyere on top and said it also had bone marrow, but that was a bit hard to taste. The only issue is that the restaurant is very small and they do pack a lot of people in there so with the small tables and large winter coats, be prepared to get cozy with one another!

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