Frescafe

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.).

Such a great spot! Finally tried Eli's and loved it. The Bee Sting sandwich was incredible, and the…read moreRise and Shine dish was delicious. Great service and family-friendly vibes. Can't wait to come back!

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J & M Diner

4.4(1.6k reviews)

3.2 mi

Visiting Framingham for the first time and found a gem of place for breakfast within walking…read moredistance of the aloft hotel . The J & M Diner has such an awesome vibe with very friendly staff and outstanding food. Come with an appetite. Another plus is they use avocado oil not seed oil which is a healthy plus . Definitely recommended and looking forward to our next visit.

We went for brunch. We did not reserve so had to wait quite a bit. Please make reservations or join…read morewait list before. We got waffle, omelet and egg Benedict with sides of home fries. Food was great. Everything was fresh and delicious. Staff was great and there is enough parking outside.

Birthday Nitro Coffee Float with vanilla bean ice cream

"D" Combo meal with sweet potato hash

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Two Belgian waffles with USA fruit and Nutella drizzle

Zaftigs Delicatessen

3.5(506 reviews)

2.8 mi

Nice family-friendly atmosphere with good food. Come here with my wife and a couple friend with…read moretheir son. Easy place to bring a toddler since it's pretty loud inside to begin with. Came for brunch on a Sunday morning. Only sharing a review and photo of what I had since I didn't get a chance to try others' food. I had the breakfast burrito and it was good, but I was a little disappointed in the portion size especially for $16. It's hard to justify paying this much for a small burrito when it's something I can easily make at home. The service was also a little disappointing. It was busy, and the waitress was nice, but it was a little difficult to get a refill on coffee and water. I got her attention once but otherwise she didn't come by our table again for refills

Recently I have been getting takeout from this spot, rather than eating in. It's lovely. The…read moretakeout is in metal containers, which keep it warmer and are easy to save for another meal. My faves: banana walnut pancakes, latkes, pickle plate, tuna on pumpernickel. Also the prices are reasonable, and the parking is easy.

Front

Bagel Chips and Herbed Cream Cheese

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The Farmer's Daughter

4.1(336 reviews)

7.1 mi

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.

Ambience

Omelet du jour w/ quinoa

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Hot sauce selection

Popovers

4.4(34 reviews)

2.1 mi

I loved it. Our daughter wasn't as impressed. I love a good Yorkshire pudding and this was…read morereminiscent of that as a sandwich. My daughter isn't a fan of that northern English dish. The clean and bright restaurant was packed on a Wednesday afternoon but after a short wait, a table opened up. The staff was very friendly and helpful. A good place with a unique sandwich.

This is a super fun place with great options. The popovers are huge and feel more like a breakfast…read morethan a snack. I appreciate how popovers are used as the bread in breakfast sandwiches so you don't have to choose between a popover and a sandwich. The honey butter and jams are also excellent additions.

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Buttercup

4.0(252 reviews)

0.8 mi

Me and my girlfriend went here, food was unmatched. The mussels were incredibly fresh. I got the…read morepork and she got the scallops. We will will definitely be returning here. 10/10 service and the food is farm-to-table.

This place always delights! Pretty large dining area with plenty of dining seating. They also have…read morea few bar seats, as well as kitchen view seats. SERVICE: Very kind folks here. They greeted us nicely and got us seated and hydrated quickly. Our server was very attentive and friendly! FOOD: Menu was a little more limited than I remember, but we all tried something different and everything was fabulous!! I had the fish tacos and they were able to make them grilled instead of fried (yum - and they were HUGE!!). Drinks were great too. If you are in Natick, this cute place is a must try!!

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Heirloom

4.2(45 reviews)

5.7 mi

Multiple weekends in a row trying to get in or get a cinnamon roll or call ahead to ask…read moreavailability met with "we can't hold cinnamon rolls" I'm not ordering more than 1 and decide to take online orders or don't.. but so classically Weston off putting. Coffee is terrible. Turkey club very good. Not returning bc the service continues to decline against the demand. Too many other hard working local businesses needing a chance.

People prone to using the word "lovely" would use it to describe this strip mall cafe run by the…read moreowners of Dumpling Daughter next door. It has stylish banquettes and decor more commonly seen in swanky Italian eateries, but it works here. A fireplace and constant jazz music also help set the tone. I'm not a fan of Dumpling Daughter or the croissants or pre-wrapped chemical-tasting cookies here, but I absolutely LOVE Heirloom's blueberry muffin. Even without much of a dome, it packs fluffiness, richness, and great dough flavor, along with plump, moist, fresh fruit. A little sugar on top adds coarseness and a reminder of the Jordan Marsh days. And the rest of the muffin doesn't have any of that supermarket sugarless I hate. A really superb offering, and that atmosphere certainly helps.

Dining area 4/24

Greek salad with falafel

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Dryft Wellesley

4.4(91 reviews)

2.2 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

Casey's Diner

3.9(295 reviews)

0.6 mi

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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Jane

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3

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8 months ago

It used to be a memorable experience going to Fres with family. I grew up coming here, and it was always comfortable, welcoming, and full of charm. Unfortunately, over the past year it has become unrecognizable. Most of the booths -- which gave Fres so much of its warmth and character -- are gone, leaving the space feeling empty and cold. The food quality has also declined drastically. What was once a standout breakfast spot now feels comparable to iHop, but at nearly triple the price. We've kept coming back hoping to recapture the experience we loved, but this was the last try. The bacon was overwhelmingly salty, the juice tasted off, and the fruit was poor quality. To make matters worse, I watched a cook pick up food with bare hands and eat it, which was extremely off-putting. The staff has always been lovely, which makes this even more disappointing. We truly wanted Fres to be what it once was -- but sadly, it no longer is. read more

Rachel J.

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3

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9 years ago

My brother and I went to FresCafe today. We had an amazing experience, the staff was very friendly and the cool thing was my brother wanted to create his own omelet and he was able to. He said it was the best omelet he ever had. I got the tuna melt and it was delicious. It's the only place near me where I can get a tuna melt on chalah bread and I love my chalah bread. I would highly recommend FresCafe, the food is delicious and everyone there is extremely friendly. The owner, Pabla, always welcomes me when I come in too and it feels good to feel welcome. Thank you for the great lunch!! We'll be back soon! read more

Priscilla G.

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2

8

5 years ago

Fresscafe has great food for a great price, very nice outdoor siting. Serving breakfast and lunch for dining in, take out or outdoor sitting. The menu has amazing options and staff will make sure your mug of coffee is full and fresh! read more

Priscilla G.

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2

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5 years ago

Outdoor space is appealing, food is delicious and owner is a sweet heart! Everything on the menu sounds delicious. Indoor sitting area is clean and cute. But nothing beats an outdoor experience on a warm day. read more

Bob K.

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5

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9 years ago

Good breakfast food with pleasant friendly service. On busy Saturdays the service can be a bit slow but not a problem. quick to refill coffee. read more

Juanita B.

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6

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9 years ago

Luv this place. clean, friendly & relaxed. food is simple & good.

Frescafe - breakfast_brunch - Updated September 2026

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