One of my favorite local places for take out…read more Everything is always so fresh and the quality of food is excellent. We've ordered many times from them and have never had a bad meal. Favorites include the veggie wrap, grilled chicken over salad with their delicious feta, lamb burger, etc.

My Other Kitchen is an absolute gem! The food is amazing, the staff is very welcoming, and the…read moreplace is exceptionally clean.I had the Chicken Souvlaki on top of a Greek salad and my husband had a Greek salad with spinach pie. If you love fresh, healthy and delicious, Mediterranean style food, this is a must try. Thank you George and staff. Hopefully you'll change your mind and open up a location in metrowest. Cheers!

Nice to have a Tatte in Arlington, and it's a pretty good size too. Stopped by for a quick lunch…read moreand got a slice of ham and cheese quiche with a salad. The quiche was rich, custardy and denser than I expected, and the small salad helped balance the richness (wish it was a bit bigger), but I was full by the end. Counter and food running service was quick and I had no problem grabbing a table. Got the pineapple passionfruit matcha bombe for a dessert - while I liked the fruity filling I didn't care much for how dominant the white chocolate flavor was, so that was a miss for me, especially given it was a couple bucks less than my lunch. Regardless it has a huge menu and it's a decent quick cafe option in the neighborhood.

Tatte Bakery nails the vibe at this Cambridge spot. I'm sure the others are just as nice on the…read moreeyes too. The layout is great- an oversized island buzzing with hot and iced drink orders, cozy seating as you walk in and even more space on the far side with a perfect view of their pastry display. We kicked off my daughter's 7:30 birthday breakfast here and it couldn't have been better. She picked the shakshuka that had perfectly runny poached eggs- it was hearty and satisfying. My scrambled egg+fontina grilled cheese hit the spot too. But the real magic was their insanely rich Valrhona hot chocolate that reminded me of my favorite cup from a spot in White Plains, NY. I mean....it was pure bliss. So were the decadent chocolate mousse cup my daughter has raved about the few times she's come here. Coming here was hands-down an unforgettable start to the day. Service is great and Tatte is the kind of place I'd come back to anytime I'm in town. This is an Israeli bakery-café that knows how to make every detail count.

Easiest 5 stars ive ever given. We were here for a raclette and fondue class that was after hours,…read moreso we were able to shop with no one else in the store!! I loved the cheese. Staff was so kind and answered all of our questions. I left with many many things of cheese! We tried the cookies and chocolates, some premade goods, some shelf-stable things, and of course, cheese. My one complaint was that they did not heat up raclette for us, rather gave us raclette cheese at room temperature. I think it wouldn't have been too much to ask for it to be cooked, since they were able to do that with the fondue. I wish there was a way to do the class without the wine pairing and save a few dollars... I would sign up much more often!!

My favorite neighborhood store with the best homemade scones ever. I also love that they fly in…read moreauthentic French bread from France. Everything tastes so fresh and homemade. It feels like you are shopping in your grandma's kitchen. The staff is extremely friendly and helpful. So grateful to have this little gem in my neighborhood

I love to stop in here when I have an appt at the salon across the street (J&L Hair Salon - great…read moreservice & cut/color!) because I prefer to support local businesses over chains. Today had another tasty & hot cappuccino! The place was packed at 10:30am so plan ahead, maybe get in earlier, because it really is worth it. The staff - owner & young staff - are great!

A friend roped me into coming here for a well-made espresso. I was intrigued by the merch, the tall…read morewindows, and the staff, which enthusiastically recommended the spicy mocha (cayenne, cinnamon, mocha syrup). After we ordered our drinks, we got a number and the drinks eventually arrived at our table. I have to say, I wanted more. The espresso didn't have much profile to it, and worse, the cocoa wasn't mixed in, so my first few sips were totally not sweet. After stirring it myself, I got the full experience. I've definitely had better spicy mochas, usually sold to me as Mexican hot chocolate - the seasoning shouldn't be gingerly applied; it should really be over the top. We bused our own drinkware, but points for reusable cups. On a Sunday morning, perhaps 7-8 patrons were already there, and the seating was 1/3 taken.

Excellent Food... Excellent Service…read more.. Very pleasant experience overall... Hosting staff could use some people skill building...

This is another visit here because I am starting off with starting my New Year's resolution (which…read morewas to try something different in places I eat). My husband and myself shared a meal here because I had wanted to try this dish when I saw someone else ordered it (and I couldn't get someone else to try it with me). Our server was great and he kept asking us if we needed anything else and was very cheerful with us. We came mid afternoon so there were seats available with little wait time. The atmosphere was comfortable and relaxing and television screens to view from too. I come back here from time to time to enjoy the meals with friends or family.

I was so happy to stumble upon this coffee shop while I was near the Tufts University campus. When…read moreI arrived, it was packed. But by the time I ordered my coffee, a seat opened up at the window. There were lots of great seating options from family style tables to smaller tables for 2. I sat at the window bar and enjoyed the view (and people watching). The coffee was absolutely delicious, and I enjoyed my avocado toast. The spread was so thick and had great seasoning with pumpkin seeds - a nice touch.

I stopped by to pick up a warm drink and I was pleasantly surprised by what a spacious cafe this is…read moreand the amount of food and beverage options available! It's basically on Tufts campus but it's not only students who will come. I can see how this would be a great spot to study and to meet up with friends at. I ordered a hot chai latte with oat milk, and it was good! I like my lattes actually hot and not warm, so this was perfect. There's also a bathroom available and the barista and cashier were very nice.

Great service, decent diner vibe and the food really good. I had scrambled eggs with cornbeef.read more

Slow down and stay a while, the Bellmont Cafe is the perfect spot for a fantastic cup of coffee…read more(Americano for me) with a bacon and egg Croissant sandwich. What a wonderful gem in downtown Belmont to take a break from your busy day and enjoy fantastic food. The owner will greet you with a smile while he and his staff rush to prepare your order. Take a seat in the intimate dining area that the locals know so well. This is definitely a spot you don't want to miss. We will be back as often as we can.

Sunday brunch focus. Great quiet understated ambiance, clean, white napkins and an adult crowd at…read morearound 1PM. Service was cheery with many seating options. First cup of coffee was a little too much towards room temperature but subsequent cups were hot. Beet salad was excellent, and the wild mushroom omelet wasn't bad and could have used some additional vegetable accompaniments to make it really shine. Outstanding and attentive service gets 4 stars

I took my wife and two kids to Tryst today for Mother's Day brunch. More than a week ago, I…read morereserved a table for 10:15 am; on Tryst's website, when you reserve a table, you're given a choice of "High tops," "low tables," and "outdoor." I reserved a "low table" due to the fact that I have two young children (I've included a screenshot of my reservation). When we arrived, we were promptly seated - at a high top table. I advised the hostess that we had reserved a low table; she indicated she could change our table, but that we would have to wait. This despite the fact that the restaurant was 90% empty. Fine. We stayed at the high top table - which, in addition to being elevated, had the disadvantage of being very small. Not a great fit, in short, for young kids. After a surprisingly long time, we finally ordered. Tryst was offering a 2-course prix fixe Mother's Day brunch menu; my wife and I ordered from this menu, while the kids ordered from the children's menu. We asked the waiter if my daughter could have a fruit bowl; he said 'sure, would strawberries and blueberries be ok.' Yes, indeed they would. At 10:50, the kids' meals and my first course were brought to the table - including a small bowl of just blueberries for my daughter (not a single strawberry). Nothing for my wife - a.k.a. "mom," the honoree of today's festivities. At 10:55, I asked the waiter when my wife's food would arrive. He said it was on its way. At 11:03 - nearly 15 minutes after everyone else had been served - my wife's first course - avocado toast w/ salmon - finally arrived. At 11:04, the 2nd courses were also served. Now we're stuck on a very small high top table with all our courses (since I had refrained from eating my first course while waiting for my wife's to be served), all at once. I asked to speak to a manager. After 5-10 minutes, he came out. I noted how we had been seated at the wrong type of table, how my daughter had been offered (!) a fruit cup with blueberries and strawberries but received only the former and - most importantly - how my wife's main course was now cold before she even had a chance to start it. He apologized, had some strawberries brought out and offered to bring out a new main course for my wife. We declined. Why? Well, because our two young children had finished eating 20 minutes earlier, and certainly wouldn't have the patience to wait another who-knows-how-long for another main course to be brought out (I remind you: it's is now ~ 11:15 and we have now been at the restaurant for a full hour). My wife also had no desire to be the only one eating at the table. The manager indicated he would remedy the situation otherwise - but no other remedy was offered or received (so: no comps, no discount, nothing). To be clear: I would never have complained - never mind bothered to write a review! - if it was simply a matter of the wrong table and strawberry-less fruit cups. I mention these only because they're both examples of the same unforced error: setting an expectation that Tryst then fails to meet. I would, however, normally have given them a pass on this; after all, we all have bad days. What I can't pass over, however, is that, through sheer incompetence, my wife was effectively asked to dine alone, on Mother's Day - something anathema to the whole idea of a Mother's Day Brunch - and neither the staff nor the manager seemed to consider this a real problem. Whence this review. My wife and I have been patronizing Tryst for, I think, more than 10 years. We will not be going back.

Ok, but a little disappointing. It must be difficult running a business like this and building a…read morefollowing. I got inspired by watching youtube to make a jambon buerre sandwich - supposedly a popular quick sandwich for Parisians. The sandwich is half a baguette with butter and French bistro ham. I tried searching all over for the French bistro ham with no luck. The only options were online sources with expensive shipping and/or expensive minimum order sizes. Somehow I stumbled upon MA-France nearby in Arlington and they sell jambon-buerre sandwiches. It's a small shop that sells sandwiches, pastries, and a small offering of French food products. Lots of pastries and baked goods like quiche, tarts, cookies, croissants, etc. The cheese offerings were very limited and basic. I can imagine that the cheeses that they sell are the same types and brands that they use for making sandwiches. For example, they sell President brand Brie - that you can also buy at Costco and market basket. Disappointing, but understandable because they can't afford to buy more variety and more expensive offerings without a big enough client base to buy those cheeses before they go bad. Getting back to the sandwich - it was half a baguette with some thick slices of butter and two pieces of French bistro ham. The bread was kind of dense and the crust was more chewy than crispy. I was disappointed that they didn't bother to spread the butter, but if they're not selling enough sandwiches then they're probably keeping the butter in the refrigerator - making it too difficult to spread. When I got home I fixed up the sandwich to my liking. Overall, the sandwich was okay, but not good enough to make me want to go back. At least I was able to solve my hunger for the jambon buerre sandwich.

It hurts to write a break-up review. Maybe I'll get Laufey to write the song for this…read more This used to be one of my favorite places for croissants in the Boston area. Now it's quite underwhelming. The apricot croissant is now some smaller glorified danish that has no richness or personality. The plain croissant is quite "bready" now, whereas it used to be light and buttery. I have a sneaking suspicion that they have a different croissant supplier now. What saved this spot from a lower grade is that the pain au raisin and chausson aux pommes are passable. Also a save is that they still offer various French products, from soaps to cheeses to canned goods. I have to find a new French bakery in the area.

Charming cafe serving seasonal coffees and food items. We ordered an Arnold Palmer and a caramel…read morelatte. Both were well balanced and crafted well. For food we ordered the eggplant sando and the chicken piccata sandwich. While both tasted good, I was surprised at how much more I enjoyed the eggplant one. The eggplant was breaded well and crispy without feeling too heavy on oil. The rest of the sandwich with arugula and roasted red peppers also felt fresh. The chicken sandwich was also good with thin layers of chicken, and flavored well. However I liked the chicken where as for eggplant I felt the sandwich as a whole worked well. While busy, it still feels like enough movement of groups that you can easily find a seat. The staff is also very friendly making it a neighborhood spot I would definitely come back to.

Great local café! Their menu has a nice variety of reasonably priced drinks and breakfast food. I…read moreordered the Breakfast Slider and loved it! The bacon was crispy, broccoli roasted with seasoning, a perfectly cooked over medium egg all on a brioche bun. There was also spicy goat cheese spread on the slider, however there wasn't a lot there to taste it with every bite and it certainly wasn't spicy. I would have loved more of it, because the bites that did get some were absolutely delicious in enhancing flavor with the egg. The sandwich itself is larger than expected, bigger than a typical slider which was a pleasant surprise. I also ordered an incredible Apple Cheddar biscuit on the side. It was freshly made, buttery, and had little apple chunks in it. Great experience and I highly recommend visiting if you're looking for quick and convenient breakfast, with a great quality and fair price!