A solid take on a classic at @halfwaycafe The corned beef & cabbage hit the spot. Switched things up and paired it with a @mainebeerco Lunch instead of the usual Guinness. No regrets. read more

Halfway Cafe - Corned Beef dinner - New American Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

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Cozy, Flavorful, and Absolutely Worth It! Stopped by The Halfway Café for a quick bite and left completely satisfied! I ordered a cup of chili and the Halfway Reuben.. and let me tell you, both were absolute hits. Mind you, I am from maryland and just visiting boston for the weekend and needed to find a good food spot for a sandwich! The chili was rich, hearty, and had just the right amount of kick. It tasted homemade, like something simmered with care! As for the Halfway Reuben? Easily one of the best I've had. The corned beef was tender and flavorful, the sauerkraut was fresh (not soggy!), and the marble rye was toasted to perfection. The dressing tied it all together in the most delicious way. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and the staff were super friendly and attentive without being overbearing. This place gives off strong neighborhood gem vibes. If you're anywhere near Massachusetts and haven't tried The Halfway Café yet, do yourself a favor and go. I'll definitely be back! read more

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I ordered the steak and cheese, which might be the smallest amount of steak and filling I've ever gotten anywhere. I included their menu picture and a picture of what I got. read more

Halfway Cafe - Steak N' Cheese Sub - New American Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

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Stopped in for early dinner on a Sunday with friends. They food they ordered was not impressive at all but my husband and I both got chicken sandwiches and they were fabulous. He got Korean flavored and I got hot and sweet. Two big pieces of chicken on each sandwich so we only ate half each. The service was a little slow and the place itself is small and dark but our food was good. read more

The Halfway Cafe is a West Roxbury staple. A go to place for consistent, good quality food that you can trust any day of the week. I like coming in when there's a game to watch on the flat screen TVs that surround the restaurant walls. It is a small restaurant with a townie feel - I can tell they have a lot of regulars that come in (I may be becoming one of them). When dining in, they serve fresh popcorn. Sometimes the popcorn is salty but I guess it depends who makes the batch that day. I've ordered the clam chowder a few times, it's good and rich. I recommend the burgers / sandwiches and any of their drinks. read more

Halfway Cafe - Bacon & Blue Burger - New American Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

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Horrible takeout, EVERYTHING i got was gross i should've went to poo poo heaven Taco Bell up the street

I love fish and chips and I have been tr to find a good one locality thought i had with this place WRONG i have had many take out fish dinners But unlike other restaurants there was NO tarder sauce NO condiments, for the fries and onions rings But to top it off, they did even include a lousy napkin or even a fork to eat the fish with , and I paid $26 for what? It will be an absolute Honor never to increase their bottom line by shopping there again read more

So disappointed! My wife had a small stick in her food. They were not very apologetic or sympathetic. Our waitress never came over again after we pointed out the stick. Waitstaff was rude after that. I also questioned getting a double order of boneless wings and receiving only 1 dipping sauce. Have been going for over a year now and they always served 2 sauces. They raised their prices and now charge extra for 2 sauces. They were so rude about it when I questioned it. Unfortunately there are too many great restaurants with better service who actually care about their customers. We will not be back! read more

We've been going to the Halfway for over 30 years. It was always at least a 30 minute wait on a Saturday evening. Not anymore. You can walk right in and get a booth. That's because it's not the same place. The menu is much more limited, the portions are smaller, and prices are higher. For example Steak Tips are now priced as " Market", (that way they can raise the prices whenever they want). Regular ol' steak tips?! We're done with the Halfway. read more

Been a fan of the Halfway for many years. The location in Watertown we have visited a lot. We now frequent the Dedham location A few months ago I ordered my usual, steak tips med RARE and double onion rings. When the tips came out they were med WELL. I ate them blaming the over cooked tips as a hiccup on the cook. The second time I went in, the same thing med. well on all the smaller pieces and medium on the two larger pieces. I ate them too! The third time I ordered all the pieces were well done. I returned them to the chef and our server agreed they were over cooked. I waited on a new batch of tip, eating most my onion rings by then, and the tips that came out the second time were all small pieces...and were again well done. How did the chef think tiny pieces of tips were going to come out med rare was beyond me so I returned them and ate some of my wife's handouts. The server did adjust our bill but I was still hungry. It's been a couple of months since the last experience and we miss the servers smiling faces BUT TIPS are my go to at the Halfway and I don't enjoy leaving a restaurant hungry so have not returned. EVERYBODY has blamed everything from short staff, to overcooked food! To food quality on Covid, but with todays inflation we still want what we are paying for and want it RIGHT. To do this my wife and I go to places that still serve food cooked right. RIGHT is what we expect. May try again but not on a night I am starving! read more

Got the fried chicken dinner. The menu and the waiter both said that the breading was panko, which I'm used to seeing in larger, more distinct breadcrumb pieces. That's a petty point, because the outside was golden and crispy, the inside was moist and juicy, and the serving was just-right salty and large enough for two meals. The mashed potatoes were creamy, with just enough chunks to tell it was - what, Red Bliss? The stuffing managed to be both moist and light; neither one was pasty, even with a solid, smooth gloss of gravy. The broccoli was cooked to a bright green, with a generous helping of butter sauce. I've always thought cranberry sauce a bit oddly sweet to serve with such food, but it goes well enough with the rest. The table I used was wobbly, and those who bring children along to dinner during game day at what is, in effect, a sports bar with a great kitchen, should not be surprised at what vocabulary they learn. There are outdoor tables, quite nice on a sunny day, if that helps. I'm told there's better parking in the back of the building - the street-side spaces are unnerving. Quite a small place, but what I've had of the food makes it worth the visit. read more

Yummy food when the order is correct! Picked up to-go that My hubby ordered: boneless wings, half buffalo half plain, with fries and Caesar salad. Salad was perfect, wings were buffalo and some pink sauce...not a clue what that was, and fries were orange bc they were sweet potato. lol fine for me but my DH doesn't do sweet potato fries. We went back to get the correct order. No apology on the phone when we explained the issue, but they did make the order over. No apology at 2nd pick-up, instead the waitress looked at us like we did something wrong. After a 12-hr work day, no thanks to $40 take-out & bad service. read more

Love the game fellas! You wanna talk about a restaurant that loves the game it's this place! Do yourself a favor and google the word "grit". The first thing that comes up is the Halfway Cafe in Dedham. From service to food this is hands-down one of the restaurants I've ever been to. Halfway cafe keep up the good work, this place has Jimmy Rippas stamp of approval! read more

Great place in Dedham for so many reasons. Menu has an amazing selection and changes seasonally. Drinks are delicious and beer is cold. The popcorn is the best! Services is on point and very friendly. Outside patio is nice too! read more

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I have fond memories of the Halfway from decades past. Revisiting it lately, it was simply OK- the turkey tips I remember adoring were only just fine (I think the Dogwood's turkey tips have much more flavor). The rest of my meal was OK- the wing tips in Cafe sauce were on the weirdly artificial and sweet side, although I actually didn't mind that (kind of like a char sui-type flavor), my mashed potatoes with skin on were pretty good, but I wasn't a fan of the seasonal veg choice (but that's just my personal preference). My husband did not care for his steak tips at all, although the side sweet potato fries were decent. So, mixed bag- not terrible, but lots of room for improvement, and not my go-to for either turkey tips or wing tips. read more

Went specifically for the mac and cheese and the chicken and bacon Mac and cheese did not disappoint. Had a few drinks while we were there and the service was great. read more

Ordered sirloin steak tips meal for take out. Order came with soggy fries a sad salad and 5 steak tips. The steak tips were stringy, difficult to chew and expensive. read more

I come here once a year and it's always quite decent. Last nite I got the steak and turkey tip combo with mashed and sautéed veggies. Everything was great, moist tips and nice fresh veggies. Friend got a patty melt and onion rings. Pear sangria was fine. Nice service but my one complaint was it was freezing for half the time we were there. They need to crank that thing a little more even on a warner than usual winter evening. read more

I have to update my previous review. Holey Moly the fresh-cut fries are back! Went there on a Saturday night and everything was great....how I fondly remember it. I ordered a steak tips with fries and onion strings. Everything was tasty and perfectly seasoned. The staff couldn't have been more attentive and friendly during a very busy service. Halfway all the way!! read more

Halfway Cafe - Steak tips with fresh-cut fries and onion strings - New American Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

Order food from here through doordash. Made it halfway through my sliders only to find I was chewing something hard in my mouth that hurt my teeth when I bit into it. I spit out what I was chewing to find I was chewing on a metal staple that was somehow mixed into my slider. I refused to eat the rest of my order. How could a bent metal staple end up in food? I question the sanitation of the entire kitchen after this one. Completely unhappy and digusted. read more

Last week, I stopped by on Thursday night for Stump Trivia. Upon entering the restaurant, you walk right into the bar. It's a very small restaurant, but somehow they ended up making room for 10 of us. The food was delicious and everyone was pleased. I like that they had an option to get smaller portions called, "Ray's Way". I got the "Ray's Way" turkey tips and still had enough for left overs the next day. The parking is a little tough with the construction right now, but the food is worth it. read more

Absolutely disgusting. If you like being berated while with your children, go here. They will treat you like trash and have no problem doing it. Save your money and go somewhere else. Over priced for frozen food and immature staff read more

I ordered a roast beef sandwich. But I only ate half of it. My friends enjoyed the steak tip. Being the great friend that I am, I picked a fry off their plate and I didn't really enjoy either sweet potato fries or the regular ones. The turkey burger looked naked of tomatoes and lettuce. Oh and my sandwich? It was okay. Not bad... The place was so so cramped and I felt like there were so many people touching meeeee! read more

Worst place- good luck getting service here or kind service - cheap but it shows. They are serving popcorn during Covid-19 out of machine that faces the public. SMH. If you want to watch the game and enjoy yourself- go somewhere else. read more

Until recently, the only Halfway Cafe I had dined at was the Canton location but recently decided to try this location. I've been a couple of times and have had the wings, onion rings, patty melt, reuben and the mac and cheese; the he mac and cheese was bland (by my standards, there are salt-free ways to add flavor) but everything else has been good. It's kind of small inside and locals, not sure I would be comfortable dining in here. read more

If you're looking for one of, if not the best charcoal broiled chicken sandwiches I highly recommend! This is where the meat overtakes the bun and the fries.......outstanding!! read more

I walked in with my family 3 adults and 1 child in a car seat and was denied the most accommodating seating area which was available. We were told we needed one more person. I really hope that was the only reason and not our color. I've never been denied seating out of all my years of eating out. read more

Got the 2lbs of Wings(bone in), Caesar Salad, and Potato dippers. The Potato Dippers were home fries. Which were pretty lackluster. The Caesar salad was fine as far as salads go. The wings smelled great, but the taste didn't match. The Buffalo Honey BBQ and World Famous Cafe sauces tasted the same to me. They weren't bad, but it was hard for me to differentiate them. Overall fine, but not something I'd go out of my way for. read more

Had dinner at the Halfway in Dedham, though I had high hopes for this establishment I was slightly disappointed with the food. Buffalo tenders: Excellent..buffalo flavor wasn't over the top and small size was just enough for two as an appetizer. Halfway Chicken Sandwich: tasted great, sauce is interesting and not tangy..bit messy but that's okay. Chicken was super moist. Fries were horrible..no flavor what so ever?? Pulled Chicken Wrap: Not sure why this is even on the menu, the wrap as a whole was just super bland! Chopped up chicken that didn't seem fresh with onions and smoked cheese..nothing seemed to have any hint of flavor, a very boring dish! I don't recommend it at all! Paired with bland fries and it's an epic fail. I gave this place 3 stars based on the awesome service and buffalo tenders which were perfecto, other than that it would of been a 2. read more

Halfway Cafe - Half chicken sandwich, fries were super bland and required lots of salt & ketchup :| Sandwich was good though! - New American Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

Had chance to try their fish tacos. Best I've ever had. Not kidding! The guacamole was very delicious and just the right amount. Nice size fish filet too read more

Came here last night with a friend. Better than the average chain, but nothing that has me rushing back. The fried pickles were above average and the spicy chicken sandwich (called triple h...or something ending in h) was pretty good. My friend got the cranberry chicken sandwich which was very blah. It seems like they have Stump Trivia on Thursdays...if I lived in the area I would check it out. The best part of the whole experience was the service. AMAZING. Not only our waiter, but other waiters were checking in on us. The staff is what would make me choose this place over the other places in the area. read more

Halfway Cafe - Spicy chicken sandwich/homemade fries - New American Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

As a former bartender, and a 30 year old, I have learned that you cannot pick and choose who you ID in a group of people who all look young. If you card 1 person, but not the other who look the same exact age (and are the same age) you have to be fair. My boyfriend lives locally and we sometimes come here and we have never been ID. Well tonight the waitress chose to ask me for my ID but not my boyfriend who looks also under 30. She asked me for my order and when I told her I did not have my wallet on me she refused me, and that's fine, I understand she needs an ID. But she then asked my boyfriend what he would like and did not card him. He looks easily under 30. That is bad business practice. I see people come in and out of here often and never get hassled. If you are going to be a responsible bartender, be fair about it. I would hate to see any place get in trouble for bad business practices when these things are easily avoidable. Do your job right. read more

Halfway Cafe is super good and reliable in every way - really good food, friendly and efficient service, and local ambiance that is sooo Boston! This is a friendly pub that is also uniquely suited for families, including those with young children. Popcorn (unlimited) at the table is an added plus. Very good beer selection. Their Monday special (cheeseburger, fries, lettuce and tomato for $5.99) is an unbelievable deal, especially considering the size of the burger (a full 8 oz) and its super delicious flavor. We also tried the fish and chips, which were perfectly fine but nothing to rave about. We've been there many times and will return again and again for sure. read more

Small busy place, parking is extremely tight but the food is delicious. The steak tips are some of the best I have ever had and their fresh cut fries are so tasty. Service is fast and friendly, always look forward to eating here. read more

Halfway Cafe - Delicious Tips - New American Near Me - Dedham, Massachusetts

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One of my favorite places. I live about a 5 minute walk from the Dedham location and usually get take out on Friday's. Great food that won't break the bank. Take out is easy if you know to walk to the back corner so you can exit the side door if there is a crowd that makes you uncomfortable. Posting this because I saw some negative reviews from people who seem to have nothing better to do during this highly stressful time. read more

When I picked up my bag from the lobby of my apartment the wings had completely soaked through ripping the bottom of bag allowing all of my food to fall everywhere. read more

Always a great meal to be had here. I typically go to the one in Dedham. Great popcorn. The best steamers, make sure to order them with beer and garlic. Very good buffalo wings. The steak tips are excellent with the mashed and grilled vegetables. The coke is passable- I'd like to see a little more carbonation. All in all always delicious and satisfying. So the next time you're looking for a great place that won't break the bank, I'll meet you Halfway. read more

I forgot how good the food is here. You won't be sorry. Service was exceptional too. We started with the fried pickles, which are made fresh and so tasty, then had the halfway chicken sandwich and a juicy burger. Both delicious. The chicken is marinated then grilled to perfection on a fresh bun with melted cheese and bacon. How great can a chicken sandwich be, you ask? Well, you'll understand once you try it! I remember the steak and turkey tips being amazing here also. Thank you for a fantastic experience! read more

I used to come here every week for trivia when I lived in Dedham, but that was over 5 years ago so I was a little wary about going back and being disappointed. I don't know what I was worried about. It was just as good as I remember it. I love the free popcorn that they refill without hesitation. They have a classic pub menu, with great prices, but what makes it different is that for a lot of the dishes you can opt to get a smaller portion. With all the free popcorn, this is a great option. Lots of TVs around the room so it's a good place to grab a beer and some grub and watch the game. The biggest drawback is the parking, but supposedly they will help you find a spot in the back, I just haven't ever figured that out. read more

I thought Halfway was terrible the first time I went in 2010. I had a pathetic, bland chicken sandwich and swore I would never return. Things change. Halfway is one of the few restaurants I regularly frequent. I've found several things on the menu that never disappoint: - STEAMERS: A New England specialty I also rejected upon trying for the first time but have come to love, especially the way Halfway does them in the beer and garlic. (They have become seasonal, however. Summer only. The greatest tragedy.) - Buffalo wings: Not vinegary with creamy mild bleu cheese dip. - Steak tips: Teriyaki or plain, doesn't matter, they are remarkably good for the price. - Vegetable skewers: Roasted perfectly, not raw or mushy. - Garlic green beans: Really garlicky! The point to emphasize here is that I can always count on Halfway for a tasty, hearty meal at a reasonable price. The 8 for 8 menu is great but I personally can't stray from my tried and true favorites. The Dedham location is much better than Canton. Service is fast and friendly -- waitresses check in enough without being overbearing. Dedham is smaller than Canton and can get busy and loud on game nights but we've never encountered a long wait for a table. Halfway doesn't pretend to be anything fancy, so I hesitate to give it 5 stars, but for what it is, it really can't be beat. read more