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    Italian Beef sandwich like the one in The Bear.
    David M.

    After watching the TV show "The Bear" I wanted to find a spot in the Boston area that made the Italian Beef sandwich featured on the show. The sandwich at Culinary Delights was fabulous! Loved it. Stop in. Worth the trip and the staff were great.

    Handmade fresh dumplings
    James S.

    Yes to Culinary Delights. Delicious lunch with lots of variety, spanning European flavors and plenty of American style, too. A bonafide Chicago Hot Dog is available and recommended here. Served with all the trimmings from neon green relish to celery salt accompanying a classic Vienna Beef hot dog. The famous 'snap' comes standard, of course, though I think the dog could have been plucked from the water a couple minutes sooner. Even better than the Chicago Dog (IMO) was something called the Beantown Dog. Still the Vienna Beef, only now smothered in what else, Boston Baked Beans plus bacon! Best to share with someone to make sure everybody is all good after this culinary explosion. Also tried the handmade/homemade dumpling soup. Melt in your mouth, savory and satisfying in a comforting thick broth. Fantastic. Maybe even better than the hot dogs. Really, everything they presented here came out fresh and tasty and completely surprising given the geographical location. They also have a number of food items on their shelves which come from far away. The food was great, the staff was focused, and the cheerful owner is behind the counter and ready to answer any questions.

    Chicago dog on top, Coney on bottom

    Alex's dogs can't be beat! I am so stuck on The Chicago and the Coney that I never order anything else. They are guaranteed to get my endorphins going! The Chicago is a slightly spicy concoction with delicious green and red peppers - (not too hot )- delicious bright green relish, a perfectly sliced pickle over a very tasty hot dog. The buns that Alex uses are wonderfully tender and sprinkled with poppy seeds. The Coney uses the same delicious bun, but it is loaded with excellent chili and lots of diced onion. I like these two hot dogs so much, that I cannot order just one - i must order the complete set of two

    Bacon egg and cheese English muffin

    This may be the best breakfast sandwich I've ever had. They even make sure to salt and pepper the eggs. The people here are so friendly and it's such a cozy and cute environment. Absolutely perfect experience all around and I will be back for sure!

    Culinary Delight Chicago hotdog enjoyment in process.
    Mark D.

    Have tried a lot of so-called Chicago hotdog places, especially since becoming part of the "diaspora" several decades ago. You can get a Chicago hotdog here, it's great, and you might think it's no big deal, but then you realize you're not even in Chicagoland, you're in Natick, MA. Love it.

    We're loving 'Culinary Delights'. It's hard to explain - Alex tells you what he's making today and you tell him what you're in the mood for. Delicious. We loved the chicken schnitzel with rice and corn side salad. Great fries. 'Crazy Russian' sandwich was noteworthy!

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    Food was very good . I got juicy beef sandwich just like they make in Chicago excellent.

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    Had my first Italian Beef Sandwich recently and it was very, very good....I bet it's as good as the ones you see in The Bear!!! LOL

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    Great food and service ! Always like finding a family owned place where they care about their product many thanks!

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    2 years ago

    Excellent! We have been patrons for many years. Friendly service, fantastic food!! Highly recommend : )

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    Been going for years, Alex makes delicious foods and is the nicest guy, 10/10 would definitely recommend.

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    Thank you for coming in Joe! See you next time! Happy Thanksgiving !

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    3 years ago

    Best Italian beef in Boston. Super friendly service. Chicago dogs and more. They get it right.

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    3 years ago

    Best breakfast sandwich around! 4 crispy straps of bacon, 2 eggs, cheese on a grilled bun. Fantastic!!

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    It's the only place 100mile radius of Boston to get an authentic Italian Beef sub & Chicago style Hot Dog. The staff is also super friendly.

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    I love this place! A slice of Chicago in Natick Genuine Italian beef and Chicago hot dogs!

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    The Chicago Dog here easily makes it into the Top 5 Hot Dogs served in Massachusetts. A seriously good hot dog!

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    4.5(216 reviews)
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    We LOVE Eli's!! Everyone who works there is super friendly and works well together. The restaurant…read moredoes get busy so be prepared to potentially wait depending on what time of day you go. That said, the staff is very efficient and does an excellent job of getting people in and out without making the customers feel rushed (not always an easy thing to do in my opinion!). Don't be deterred by the line because it moves quickly and it is absolutely worth the wait. Eli's is a real hidden gem and great neighborhood spot for locals and those traveling from out of town. The food is DELICIOUS and the portions are huge. Food is fresh and made to order yet still comes out quickly! Staff are very attentive. Our recent orders have included the Truffle Shuffle Omelet, No Name Omelet, Porky Pig Omelet, Hot Mama Omelet and the Island Breakfast. All were incredible. The house made pico is super fresh. We usually ask for the sour cream on the side as opposed to on top of the omelet. My parents said the coffee was really good. Great array of hot sauces to choose from as well. Next time I need to remember to order my hash browns extra crispy (they are good as is but extra crispy is just a personal preference!). There is a great mix of people in the restaurant every time we go. People from all over and from all walks of life (families, elderly patrons, young couples, etc.).

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    The Farmer's Daughter - Eggs Benedict; I added mushroom and sautéed kale

    The Farmer's Daughter

    4.1(337 reviews)
    5.3 mi
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    Women-owned & operated
    Kid friendly

    Healthy, fresh, filling, and they make a killer margarita! What else can you ask for…read more They do what they do exceptionally well. They only serve breakfast and lunch, and they close early (2 pm weekdays). The staff, from the hostess to the servers, were all very friendly. Nice to see smiles again in a restaurant! I loved the maple margarita. Perfect balance of sweet and salty. The food came out hot and nicely plated. Do not miss the smashed potatoes, the veggie hash, and the freshly squeezed juices. All are delicious. My omelette was jam packed with all kinds of veggies. The only negative is that it is very loud inside and can be hard to hear your own conversation. If I lived close by, I would be a regular.

    The Breakfast Daughter has become a tradition for my family whenever we have something special to…read morecelebrate. I've been here for both of my sisters' graduation brunches, and we always leave happy. It's become one of our favorite spots for a celebratory brunch. For drinks, I tried their new Vanilla Bean Matcha Latte with oat milk. It was a bit thicker than I expected--possibly because of the oat milk. I can definitely see some people loving that texture, but for me it was just okay. That said, it was still a good drink, and the hint of vanilla came through nicely without overpowering the matcha. For food, we ordered a variety of dishes for the table. 1. The chicken and waffles had so much flavor, and the poached eggs were cooked perfectly--not too runny, but still soft, gooey, and delicious. The chicken was a little soggy, but it made up for it by being incredibly tender. 2. The blueberry pancake was fantastic. Their pancake portions are huge, so this time we only ordered one to share. It was delicious, though definitely on the heavier side. 3. The house burger was easily the standout dish of the meal and might be my favorite item on the menu. It's simple and classic, but packed with flavor. 4. The chicken burger, on the other hand, was disappointing. The chicken was quite dry, and I probably wouldn't order it again. I think something like pickled onions or another acidic topping could help bring some balance and moisture to the sandwich. 5. We also tried the omelet, which was very good, especially with the goat cheese. What really made the experience special was that the staff noticed we were celebrating a graduation and surprised us with complimentary donuts. It was such a thoughtful gesture and a lovely way to end the meal.

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    4.4(91 reviews)
    3.5 mi

    My wife and I went here for dinner looking for a recommended place with Italian food and oysters…read more(we were in a specific type of mood that night). We were very pleased with our experience!! Our waitress was great and very attentive, without being over our shoulder too much. I ordered some oysters that were fresh and satisfying, and I also got the bolognese which was great!! My wife got the lemon cello pasta - which she liked although she mentioned not being a huge fan of the texture. Certainly not a deal breaker. The environment was one of our highlights. An awesome room with great ambiance and space, good mood lighting and just a very clean sophisticated atmosphere. We are looking forward to going back soon!!

    I enjoyed my visit to Dryft in Wellesley. The vibe was modern, upscale but still approachable and…read morethe interior was beautiful. The shopping center itself was nice and felt modern and clean. The parking lot had sufficient parking availability on a Tuesday night. I hadn't made reservations in advance but despite it being pretty busy, they were able to get us a table for 2 inside (there is some outdoor patio seating available). The service was friendly and helpful though not very proactive (but it was busy so understandable). The one major turnoff was the staff aggressively spraying cleaning solution onto nearby tables. That stuff can waft over to someone and set off an allergic reaction, it can get into food/drinks, and the chemical smell that lingered was not great for a higher-end restaurant. On the other hand, it was a clean restaurant! We got shrimp cocktail (they charge by the piece). It didn't come with the standard cocktail sauce - not sure what it was - maybe vinegar-based(?), but it was just OK - my friend didn't like the sauce at all but we thought the shrimp was good. We each ordered haddock with green beans and mashed potatoes. The haddock was nicely prepared with breadcrumbs on top and cooked such that it was still flaky, moist, and had a nice light flavor. Mashed potatoes were good (as other reviewers have noted), and the green beans were ok - maybe a bit undercooked. The team accommodated my friend's nut allergy by leaving off the almonds, which we appreciate! I didn't love the tomato confit but it wasn't bad. I'm glad that I could visit this beautiful restaurant! I hope that they can find a better way to keep the tables clean.

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    Casey's Diner - Sad pathetic

    Casey's Diner

    3.9(295 reviews)
    1.5 mi
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    Wicked Awesome place. This place will outlast AI because of the true human experience in an old…read moreschool establishment. Was my first time there it's worth it.

    Walked in with my senior service dog and was told flatly "no dogs" -- no vest? Then apparently no…read moredog. For the record: under the ADA (and Massachusetts law, which follows it), a business can ask exactly two questions -- is this a service animal required due to a disability, and what task is it trained to perform. That's it. No vest, no ID card, no paperwork required, full stop. I said as much, was met with attitude, stepped out to keep the peace, came back in with documentation anyway (which I didn't legally owe him), and got a passive-aggressive "well you could've shown me that at the beginning" -- followed by a genuinely bizarre stare-down over the counter. Charming. Then, while waiting on my order, I made the mistake of taking a video of the (admittedly cute) interior -- 100-year-old diner car, hard not to want a keepsake -- and got yelled at for filming, with a pointed accusation that my brother outside was "also filming," said like it was a crime. Meanwhile this place has an active social media presence built on customers doing exactly that. You can't crowdsource your Instagram content and then treat a phone camera like a weapon. Oh, and the hot dog itself: $5 for a boiled dog on white bread, no toasting, no char, nothing. A sad little snack to cap off a genuinely unpleasant interaction. The building has real history. The guy behind the counter does not deserve it.

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