Express Gourmet

My friend and I stopped in for lunch. I got the turkey panini and she got a salad. We sat at the…read morebar. While we waited for them to bring the food, we ordered green monster smoothies. Service was awesome. The smoothies were really good. My sandwich was good too. I liked the bread and the cheese. I thought it would be grilled for some reason but I must have been confused with the menu. I ate half the sandwich and saved the other half to eat at the airport. It not only held up well, it tasted even better. It was 1:30pm on a Monday and the place was packed! It's a well-oiled machine!

This first thing I tried was a burger, fries, and juice. I forget the exact ones but I wasn't a…read morefan. I gave them another chance and I'm glad I did. So far, I've had the short rib mac n cheese, steak and cheese, spring fling smoothie and the Mykonos smoothie. The mac n cheese is decent; it's creamy with a crust. The steak and cheese is filled with enough meat and love that they use two cheese. The smoothies are on the tart side and not overly sweet. The thick cut fries are perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper. The service is friendly and efficient. The cashiers are very knowledgeable of the menu. The space is clean and feels welcoming. No pictures yet since I finished eating without making a review. Will be back.

Inside

Bacon, egg, cheese bagel

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Matcha Latte

Knotty Pine

4.1(201 reviews)

1.6 mi

Amazing food and ambiance. Especially loved the house potato's. Seated immediately and received…read moreattentive service.

My daughter loves making lists of things for us to do when I'm visiting her in Mass. and one of…read morethose things was getting breakfast here in Newton. There's almost something cozy about a place like this. Knotty P. has all the diner signs: worn counter, people yapping, the waitress taking orders non-stop, booths aren't huge, aisles are tiny (good luck getting to your seat) and the special scrape sound of the large metal spatula touching the steel flattop. If you don't mind sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with the regulars, then the counter is your spot. The only 2 seats available were at the counter and we snagged them. The breakfast potatoes are exactly what you want them to be: crispy-edges and golden- these have a little heat kick- not too much- but just enough to keep you going for another bite. As non-meat eaters, we appreciated how the cook keeps the sausages in their own territory (something is something I guess) from the omelettes, pancakes, etc. Then there's the energy- fast and a little loud in the best way. And right in the middle of it, is Ileana who has that special spark and every beat, timed.

Interior

Breakfast burrito with bacon

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Village Cafe

4.2(281 reviews)

3.5 mi

First time customer. Came in for a late breakfast and had the Eggs Benedict. Although the eggs were…read morea little too cooked, the overall serving was quite good and filling. And the coffee was pretty good, as well. The male server I had was very attentive and friendly. When I first arrived, there were only a few customers, but it became fairly busy near lunchtime. Overall, this was a good find of a typical breakfast diner, with hearty portions.

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.

Counter

Toast with Butter

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Fresh Fruit

Dryft Wellesley

4.3(94 reviews)

2.4 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.

Haddock w/mashed potatoes, broccolini, tomato confit, breadcrumbs

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Another haddock dish with octopus, etc

District 118 Kitchen and Bar

I had the veggie burger for lunch today and really enjoyed it. The patty was quite thick and…read moresatisfying, and the side of sweet potato fries was excellent--perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It was a great meal overall.

Ambiance 5 Menu 3…read moreMusic 5 Location 4 Service. 1 It is tucked off the main drag. I had seen it before. Otherwise I would have driven right by. They have a limited menu but an extensive selection of scotch and wine. I sat at the bar where the bartender could have cared Lee if I was there. He spent all his time catering to group at the end of the bar. I had to get up and ask the waitress to check on my cheeseburger. The bartender just did not care. I thought the price for a simple cheeseburger at 22.00 as steep. There was nothing special about it. Cheese, hamburger, bun and some jalapeño relish. Take your chances just don't sit at the bar instead sit at a table where the service is better.

Classic Caesar Salad

Coconut margarita

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Front

The Bluebird Bar

4.1(96 reviews)

2.4 mi

The Bluebird was the perfect setting for our ladies night out. We noted another large group of…read morewomen in there as we were leaving, and a mixed gender group, so apparently the word is out that this place is great for group gatherings, in addition to date night, etc. LOVED the warm copper tones and intricate/ornate walls and ceiling. I had only booked for 6 women, but people loved the location so much we had 11 show up. The staff were SO incredibly kind in accommodating us (again and again) on a busy Friday night. Shrimp cocktail was fresh and delicious and the crushed ice and ring presentation (I ordered 3) was gorgeous. Wish we'd found this place sooner!

Located on a corner in downtown Newton, Bluebird Bar is a welcoming restaurant with a warm mix of…read morelocals and business travelers. They offer a daily blue plate special along with a simple yet diverse menu. Started with 1/2 dz oyster and they were fantastic! Had the Sautéed 6oz Filet Mignon special. The special comes with a Caesar salad. And a side of scallop potatoes. And it ends with a chocolate mousse! Patrick Jr was behind the bar and serving me tonight. All around great food and service and a wonderful location.

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Sausage Rig special

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Monday jazz..

Paddy's Public House

4.3(401 reviews)

2.3 mi

I might be the one who writes the reviews, but my husband is the one who can really pick a…read morerestaurant. We had to drop someone at Logan and wanted to stop for dinner and let the traffic lighten up. What a cute place with a parking lot just across the street. We ate upstairs in 'the dog house' where all the art included dogs The upstairs has a nice big set of windows that help brighten up the room nicely. Our waitress was really nice and very attentive. Best of all, the food was really great! I think this might be one my top 3 French Onion soups I've ever eaten! Hubby got a French dip sandwich and I got the chicken curry. If we are in the area again we would absolutely stop.

We were welcomed as soon as we walked in the door! The owner was super nice. Food was delicious,…read moreand plentiful portions. Highlights were the Irish Nachos and the Cherry Bomb Burger. Ambiance was clean and pleasant. We were here on a Tuesday night, and it was so chill and easy to talk. Great vibes, can't wait to come back.

Indoor

Buffalo Chicken Mac and it was incredible!

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Rox Diner

3.9(13 reviews)

2.6 mi

We wanted one final good local breakfast before flying home, and the Rox in Newton Highlands filled…read morethe bill. The food was good, and portions were most generous. Service was a bit spotty (it took 3 requests to get a coffee refill), but mostly good. My wife had three enormous pancakes, while I ordered the "Rox" combo, which comes with 2 eggs, 2 bacon, 1 sausage, 1 brioche French toast, home fries, and buttered toast (I would have preferred a 2nd piece of French toast to the latter toast, which made three different starches). The Rox is still very good, in any event. I'll return when next I'm in town.

I stopped here during a road trip to Massachusetts. It's a cute restaurant, but service was slow…read moreeven though there weren't many people eating there that day. The breakfast was good though, with the exception of the plain French toast. And they have freshly squeezed orange juice, which was delicious.

Orange juice machine

The option with eggs, bacon, french toast, side order hash

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Nice Outdoor dining

The Local

3.4(301 reviews)

1.6 mi

Great food! everything i have ordered has been fabulous. I love the atmosphere and the servers are…read moregreat!

The atmosphere was lovely, and the restaurant has a very pleasant interior, but unfortunately, the…read morefood was a complete disappointment. I ordered the steak tips with vegetables and asparagus, and it's honestly hard to imagine how so many things could go wrong with one dish. The asparagus was half raw, and the vegetable side consisted mostly of boiled onions, few tiny pieces of bell pepper, and about five pieces of potato. Everything was so bland and poorly prepared that, for the first time I can remember, I actually had to ask for salt (only pepper had been provided at the table). But the worst part was the steak tips. Why bother asking how I would like my meat cooked if you're going to serve it so overdone? It was genuinely unpleasant to eat. Unfortunately, I didn't have enough time to send the dish back and wait for a replacement. The only positives I can mention are the nice atmosphere and the front-of-house staff, who were friendly and genuinely tried their best. It's a shame the kitchen didn't live up to the rest of the experience.

Dining area

Loaded Nachos

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Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Newton Centre

3.4(124 reviews)

3.3 mi

Whenever we see a Tatte Bakery & Cafe we always make a stop. It doesn't matter which location you…read moreare at, it is always top notch and consistently good. We love stopping here either for breakfast or for dessert after dinner. I love their lattes and almond croissants, they are sooo good. For my dessert it is always the tiramisu for me. The options are plentiful and they are all so good.

Stopped by Tatte Bakery & Cafe in Newton to grab a quick snack to munch on while waiting for a…read moretable to open up for dinner nearby. It's so funny, everywhere we went today there was a Tatte Bakery right next door. Guess it was a sign for us to get something from Tatte haha. I've honestly only ever visited Tatte a few times. Usually to get a drink or shakshuka. Today, we decided to get a pistachio croissant and an iced matcha latte. I love pistachio croissants with pistachio cream filling but I find that not many places around here offer that. It's usually just the croissant with crushed pistachios on top. This one, to my surprise, did have pistachio cream inside. Only had a little smear of the cream though. I found the croissant to be meh. The pistachio cream itself was tasty, however, the croissant was incredibly dry and crunchy. Must be a bit stale since we visited ~6pm/later in the day. 2.5/5 As for the matcha iced latte, it wasn't anything to write home about. It was bland. No real matcha flavor & to me, tasted like green colored milk. I'm sure they use some type of matcha powder to make the drink but this was absolutely no bueno. Unimpressed. Perhaps the worst matcha latte I've ever had. 0/5 Overall, not likely to revisit Tatte for these items. Staff was nice though!! Parking: street parking

Potato and leek Quiche

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Matcha latte 16 oz

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Gina G.

15 years ago

I work at a business around the corner ,and my co workers and I love to order lunch from these guys or stop in for a quick bite whenever we get a chance to tear ourselves away from our desks. Their food is always fresh, delicious, and made from real, healthy ingredients. You won't find anything here that's overly processed and it's great to have a place that makes it easy to stick to my diet while eating at work. They have a lot of amazing salads and are always more than willing to make substitutions to anything on the menu, so you don't have to feel weird about altering your sandwich to make it more (or less haha) healthy. The one thing I will say that I have found, is that if you want a big lunch order delievered it really does work best to fax them the order in the morning so they can have everything prepared and on time. (sometimes delievery orders do take a little longer on days that they are short staffed or if the weather is bad and everyone else is getting their food delievered too). Other than that, this is a great spot with a very friendly and laid back atmosphere. Eric and Caesar are both very helpful and entertaining. It's nice to have a place in town that remembers and takes care of their regulars. read more

Joshua S.

13 years ago

I work in Framingham and found this place one day running an errand at lunch time. I now visit it almost once a week for lunch. It is only 10 min from my work and I love the BBQ. Their BBQ brisket burritos are my favorite. (I forget which days they make those). They also make ribs and pulled pork. They have many other lunch choices though. Salads, paninis, soups and other daily specials. It can get a little crowded at their peak lunch time, seems to be around 12:30ish, but the line moves quick enough for me to still sit down and eat then get back to work on time. I have had o take my food back to work to eat before because all of the seats are taken when it is full. The people that work there are always friendly but can get a little too busy sometimes. It is not the cheapest place to eat but for fresh BBQ, I dont mind spending a little more. I will keep coming back. read more

Kathy K.

15 years ago

I love Express Gourmet. I work at an office park on Washington St and this delectable restaurant is just a brisk walk from my office. It's a nice place to sit down, grab a bite to eat, and relax during lunch break. Ordering in is quite a joy as well! Everything is always delivered in the nick of time! Express Gourmet is my happy place. read more

Yijing Z.

7 years ago

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HarperMarie A.

8 years ago

I love coming in here to get food on my lunch break! The owner is sooo nice and their wraps are to die for!

Sheila R.

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114

12 years ago

LOVE this place. Delicious food every time!

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