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    Dot Block Diner

    3.6 (14 reviews)
    Open 5:30 am - 4:00 pm

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    Honey fried chicken sandwich
    Samantha G.

    Dot Block is the spot! We happened onto this newly opened diner after college move-in and 3 hungry people with different appetites. First, free parking across the street is a GEM in Boston and was important since we were in no mood to hunt for parking. The inside is casual, comfortable and tasteful, making sitting for dining lovely. The menu has a good amount of choices and an excellent variety for different palates. But the reason you're there - the food - ahhmazing! Fresh, hot and an excellent balance of seasonings. The french fries taste like they are cut in-house and the tater tots are on another planet. Sandwiches were hearty and though we needed a little more sauce, the taste was still fantastic. Our server, Makinley, was friendly, accommodating and just wonderful and the overall vibe was inviting so we'll definitely be back!

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    3 months ago

    this place will take your order, make you wait over half an hour for it, and proceed to serve you cold food. 0 Stars, never again.

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    8 months ago

    I love everything about this place! Food was fresh, hot and delicious. Service was cheery and spot-on. Can't wait to come back!

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    the service is so bad, waiters are rude and disrespectful to customers and they are letting people on a front

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    4 months ago

    was waiting with my friends 20 min for the table ,personal was rude toward us ,people after us go in..................

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    Milkweed

    Milkweed

    4.1
    (44 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    Brunch spots are a dime a dozen these days, but finding one that actually delivers on the hype is a…read morerare feat. Milkweed manages to stand out in a crowded scene by focusing on what matters most: incredibly fresh and flavorful food. The menu spans breakfast, brunch, and lunch with a level of seasoning that hits the mark every time. These are my favorites so far: -The Sweet Dutch Baby: A crowd-pleaser that manages to be both airy and indulgent. - Corned Beef Hash: Super fresh and flavorful. You get an entire roasted roma tomato. - Cheesy Spinach Omelette: Simple, fresh, and very cheesy. - The iced coffees and teas are well-crafted as well. - For those looking for a lighter start, they offer great "healthier" alternatives like smoothies and loaded fruit and yogurt bowls, making it an easy choice for groups with different dietary preferences. The Experience The atmosphere is very homey. Staff are friendly. Place is clean and doesn't have that diner stickiness. The service can be a bit of a rollercoaster. There are moments when it feels like you've faded into the background or been forgotten entirely. But the food is worth the wait. If you're looking for a quick "in-and-out" meal, this might not be the place. But if you value high-quality, delicious brunch offerings and don't mind a slower pace, Milkweed is a local gem that delivers where it counts.

    I'd give this a 3.8 but Yelp doesn't let you do that. Pretty spacious place with ample seating and…read moreparking which is huge. Very friendly service. What we ordered: - Strawberry Nutella French Toast: 3/5, this was a lot better the first time I had it. This time it was super dry and the strawberries were very bruised and mushy - Savory Dutch pancake: 5/5, such an interesting dish, very filling, generous portions of eggs/burrata/prosciutto - Mushroom Florentine omelet: 5/5, my mom absolutely loved it. Said they were generous with the toppings cooked in. - Tater tot casserole: 3/5, guest said it was average but wish there was more egg in it - Corn beef hash: 4.5/5, guest said it was real, high quality corn beef hash (versus from a can). Took 1/2 point off because the eggs weren't cooked perfectly. We liked the vibes of this place and the creative dishes, will definitely be back to try new things.

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    The eating bar
    Milkweed Smash Burger  We ordered this with gluten free bread and coleslaw!
    Milkweed Smash Burger We ordered this with gluten free bread and coleslaw!
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    Home.Stead Bakery & Cafe

    Home.Stead Bakery & Cafe

    4.4
    (159 reviews)
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    Homestead Bakery is a gem, no doubt. The thing about their food is this: no matter what you order,…read moreit's going to be made well. You really can't go wrong on that front. Case in point--the turf bagel. I love it so much that sometimes it's hard for me to order anything else. Drinks are a mixed bag for me. Their matcha (hot or iced) is solid, but I always need to sweeten it. The limeade was too bitter for my taste, and the rickey-style drink didn't quite hit my sweetness preference either. Chai (both hot and iced) is nice, but definitely add vanilla. Next on my list to try? The grilled cheese. I've been coming here for years, and the space is not big, but when it gets packed -- good luck. There are barstools facing the window and smaller tables throughout, but navigating the space can be tricky, so I wouldn't call it fully accessible. Still, the atmosphere makes up for a lot--it's got that community café element that I personally love. Overall, Homestead is the kind of place you want to experience for yourself: come for the food (which will always deliver), try the drinks with your own preferences in mind, and soak in the sense of community.

    Amazing coffee, pastries and sandwiches here! The tuna melt…read moreis the best I've had in Boston. I lived so close I would get a cappuccino and banana muffin EVERY weekend, sometimes twice! Great atmosphere inside and the staff are always friendly!

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    Malibu melt
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    Sweet Sip

    Sweet Sip

    4.1
    (89 reviews)
    0.7 mi
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    This was brought to the clinic as a gift for us, so I can't speak on the service or ambiance of the…read moreestablishment, but everything we tried was delicious!!! We had a matcha smoothie, which had a sweet, strong matcha flavor - my favorite. We also had a mango smoothie, which was very refreshing. For food, we tried a bubble waffle, which was topped with strawberries and vanilla wafers. So delicious!!

    We were getting delivery from a nearby restaurant and since some of the dishes were spicy I wanted…read moreto get something sweet to balance it out. Sweet Sip definitely met our expectations that day. I got the dark and stormy milk tea which came with honey boba. It was interesting to see that you could add free toppings to your milk tea which you rarely see elsewhere. I added the passion fruit jelly and pudding. Unfortunately there were no options in the delivery app to adjust for sweetness or ice so we got the drink as is. It was very well made but was sweeter than I'd prefer (my sweetness level is 70%). However because our accompanying dinner was spicier than expected, the sweetness of the drink actually helped us! I also ordered the mochi eggpuff with pandan flavor. I'm not sure if I could taste the pandan but the eggpuff was delicious. Again, sweeter than I'd typically like but the texture was great - crunchy outside with a chewy mochi filling. We had leftovers and it heated up excellently the next day in our simple toaster oven. This was intended to be a fun add-on to our meal and turned out to be quite essential - glad we tried them out!

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    Hazelnut Vietnamese Coffee!
    Mango Rolled Ice Cream with fresh mango on top

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    Mango Rolled Ice Cream with fresh mango on top

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