Friendsgiving has become a heck of a lot less stressful after discovering Judith's Kitchen. My friends and I usually plan one either the week before or after Thanksgiving, but most places that offer Thanksgiving catering only do so during the few days leading up to the big day. A couple of Friendsgivings ago I became determined to find a place where we could order catering in or around Newton where my friend hosts. After a little digging, I uncovered the gem that is Judith's Kitchen. Not only does Judith's Kitchen have oven roasted turkey breast and most of the standard Thanksgiving sides, but they have them year-round! Their full catering menu is quite extensive. That first year we ordered the turkey breast with gravy as well as the brussel sprouts, rosemary potatoes, and the butternut squash purée. The remaining sides we made ourselves. Let's just say everything was a massive hit. You pop everything in the oven to heat up and then they're ready to plate. It's so much nicer than making everything from scratch, especially the turkey. That quartet has become our regular Friendsgiving catering order. Placing an order is easy peasy as you do it with Judith herself (or you can do it online if you prefer). Just tell her what you want and for how many people and she'll let you know exactly the quantity you need. You do end up paying a bit of a premium considering we don't order a ton of food, but I think it's totally worth it for the convenience alone. I'd love to try their lunch offerings if I lived closer, but until then, Judith's Kitchen will be our go-to for Friendsgiving. read more

Unfortunately, I have to say that the reviews are very misleading. Not only was the man wearing reading glasses who served me cold and unfriendly, but he also handed me my to-go sandwich without a bag or even napkins. Very unprofessional and disappointing. As a food critic, I must also note that the chicken salad sandwich was made with hard, chunky chicken and lacked any real flavor profile. I visited this restaurant with the intention of possibly doing a write-up on the quality of the food, ambiance, and overall value. Sadly, this place is among the worst I've tried this year. Please try Sandwich Works instead--they have the best sandwiches in Newton, and their staff is warm and incredibly friendly. Spend your money elsewhere. read more

Judith's Kitchen - Very disappointing - Cafes Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Grilled Flank with Arugula sandwich was so goddamn good. The flank steak is such a thick cut, perfectly cooked and well seasoned. Everything else paired so perfectly with it. There was a good variety in the othe toppings as well which was super nice. Pickes, tomato, onion and arugula. My only wish was that it was a toasted bun. The baguette is too chewy to be eaten untoasted imo. Roast beef sandwich was alright. Again would have benefited from being toasted. It was also a bit strong on the mustard. I just wasn't as big a fan on this one read more

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Lovely little sandwich and more shop. Lots of sandwich and panini options. Salad options galore. Neighborhood cafe with lovely service - kind and accommodating is hard to beat. read more

Judith's Kitchen - Cucumber salad - Cafes Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Honestly, I've only been here to grab sandwiches (even though I'm aware there's other things on the menu). However, the sandwiches have a pretty solid selection of fillings to choose from! So even though it's a small and cozy shop, there always seems to be plenty to choose from. Plus, service is quick and friendly, especially during some of the slower times of the weekday. Definitely coming back for more (and to try some of their non-sandwich items... someday)! read more

Judith's Kitchen - Cafes Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I ordered a sandwich online (roast beef, provolone and mayo on a bulkie roll). I noted the 30 minute estimated timeframe and arrived just a minute or two before it was ready. It was delicious - fresh bread, generous amounts of tasty roast beef and cheese and just the right amount of mayo. I'd been planning to take it back to my office to eat, but I couldn't resist sitting in the sunny spot in their front window instead. Such a treat! I'll be back. read more

Really cute place for sandwiches, side dishes, and wine! I've had Judith's on my list for a long time to try because I'm a sucker for fresh sandwiches (recognizing that I could maybe just make them on my own for cheaper). Plus the prices here aren't bad at all for the portion and the quality. The options on their sandwich menu all sounded delicious, but I really liked my husband's flank steak sandwich - the meat was super tender. Also really enjoyed the turkey sandwich I ordered that came on very good cranberry wheat bread and the turkey, though cut in a thick slab, wasn't dry at all. My cousin's black bean burger was nicely spiced but I much preferred the sandwiches. Sides were excellent too; we tried the pasta salad and the kale/blue cheese/butternut squash. Definitely recommend if you're in the Newton area and looking to grab a quick, tasty, not-too-expensive meal. read more

Unfortunately, can't cut corners.... I Just got some cookies, found out why they were hard and stale. read more

Judith's Kitchen - Relabeled cookies with new expiration date. - Cafes Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Great sandwich shop with a large variety of fresh ingredients to throw in your sandwich. My first time here was today and I decided on a Curried chicken salad sandwich on focaccia with spinach and tomatoes. It was rather large/messy due to so, but it was so good. Will be back forsure. read more

Judith's Kitchen - Curried chicken salad sandwich on focaccia - Cafes Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

I don't typically get excited by sandwiches but this one was so simple but so good! I had the roasted turkey breast sandwich boxed lunch. The bread was soft and spongy. The turkey breast wasn't ask dry as I expected (which is usually the reason I try to stay away) and there was a good amount of it. I didn't realize provolone was such a good cheese until this day, I always thought it was tasteless but this one resembled mozzarella a bit. I'm glad they added cucumbers. I've been adding cucumbers to my sandwiches for some time now and I don't know why more places don't integrate it. The tomatoes were fresh and perfectly ripe. I think my favorite thing was the mayo and honey mustard mixture--creamy and sweet. The sweet onion Maui chips are so good! The cookie was also good. I'm not a huge fan of cookies unless they're freshly baked and out the oven but I was content with this one. It had a good amount of nuts, coconut shavings, and a chocolatey flavor. read more

Judith's Kitchen - Roasted turkey breast sandwich Almond joy cookie Sweet Maui onion chips - Cafes Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

Lovely food: beautifully presented and delicious. Wide variety of foods and generous portions. Highly recommend for eat in, take out and catering. read more

Fabulous sandwiches and prepared food. I loved the vegetarian sandwich and iced tea. So fresh, healthy and delicious. Please clone this place in Syosset, NY. read more

The food was amazing and delicious. The staff was so friendly. I will definetly return to have breakfast here.

Had the flank steak sandwich from here for lunch and was very pleased. I wish there was a little more flank steak because it was so tasty. The baguette it was on held up well to the sauce and steak juices. It was on the chewier end of baguettes not a crisp, crusty one but still tasted good. Would definitely get a sandwich here again. Solid, tasty, and quick spot for lunch. read more

We were in the neighborhood and decided to pop in for a light snack. Our light snack consisted of buying a bag of 4 Cranberry Orange Irish Scones made by Montgomery Irish Scones ($4.99), 1 medium cold brew ($4) and a Cortado with Oat Milk (which wasn't on the menu but I described it to them and they said they could make it which is great service in my book). Note that there's a $10 minimum if you use a credit card. We were clearly using a credit card but it worked in our favor. The bakery/cafe is styled as if it were located in San Francisco. It is diner style in the way that the entire counter top is covered with baked goods made up of an assortment of homemade treats and outsourced packaged goodies. There is a sandwich making station as well as a sides and soup available. There is plenty of space to dine in. We chose to sit at the high top bar window seating surrounded by beautiful scenery paintings for sale as well as flowered vases. We had a quaint experience here. It wasn't a trendy bakery. It was a nice quaint bakery that has good treats and comfort food should you need a quick bite to go or extra time to eat in. read more

Judith's Kitchen - Cranberry Orange Irish Scone - Cafes Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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Delicious food! Love their salmon!. Roasted veggies are great, egg salad, chicken salad - all so good. Also love their sandwiches.

I like Judith's kitchen. Kind of a cross between a Vermont general store, wine shop, and deli. I come for the sandwiches. They have cool (but expensive) international snacks. Nice staff. Happy to support a business like this. read more

My family and I stopped in last night for a sandwich just as they were closing. They made our sandwiches with care and let us sit to eat while they cleaned up. The sandwiches were all good. And we appreciated their kindness. Then tonight, I'm at a catered party. They had salmon, beef , roasted Brussel sprouts, roasted potatoes and many salads. Everything was excellent. When I asked where they got the food from, they said it was from Judith's kitchen! 2 great meals in 2 days ! read more

Nice place to get some groceries, some pastries, and some pre-made goods, mostly Italian. The chocolate chip muffin was sweet, a bit on the ordinary side. But the frozen eggplant parm was amazing - various types of cheese, nicely breaded eggplant, and nice sauce! Looking forward to trying more things here. read more

Last year at this time I hosted a party for a family member. 90% of the menu was vegan. ( all the guests had no idea and compliments on everything) one of the compliment and a grab before they left was this bakery's was the cranberry bread. A special treat for sandwiches. My preorder was needed, staff super helpful! read more

I'm a very picky customer and I walked into Judith's kitchen to pick up muffins for a party. The absolutely lovely and extremely helpful Natalie from Columbia took the time to explain all the different options and things I could order. Dear Judith good job hiring this angel. Keep up the good work and I look forward to coming back read more

Judith's Kitchen - the counter of a restaurant - Cafes Near Me - Newton, Massachusetts

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Bring your appetite, not just for their flavor but this place is a must stop. Super friendly staff, relaxing atmosphere without 25 TV screens to enjoy your company, I had the Curried chicken and it was all that! read more

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The food and service here is top notch. Everything is so fresh and made to order. The menu is extensive and I have tried several different sandwhiches. I highly recommend the chicken with avocado sandwhich, the caprese, and the veggie with hummus. The owners of this shop are so welcoming and friendly. This is our go-to place for sandwiches and dinner entrees! read more

What a sweet place. We walked over today and bought about $25 worth of stuff for our lunch for three -Chicken salad with grapes, mozzarella and tomato salad, kale salad, mushroom salad, roasted root vegetables, and a huge salmon cake that was as big as a catcher's mitt. The food was fantastic! I tried all of it and was so impressed by the quality. The mushroom salad, roasted root vegetables, and chicken salad were great, but the Gold Medal went to the Salmon Cake. It ran about $7 but it was gigantic and absolutely loaded with flaky salmon and some potato cubes. The folks behind the counter were sweet as can be, and service was fast. Judith's also offers dozens of sandwiches, baked goods, coffees, teas, wine and beer. Their deli case holds an embarrassment of riches! They have every day choices like Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Kale Salad, Grilled Flank Steak, Roasted Turkey Breast, Grilled Salmon plus a ton of specialty items offered on a rotational basis, like Meatballs, Pasta Salad, Lasagna, Swordfish, Steak Tips, Corn Salad, and Roasted Eggplant Salad, just to name a few. Plus breakfast stuff plus catering. Their philosophy, as stated on the menu, is "At Judith's Kitchen we cook with love, integrity, and simplicity with the goal to bring out the most honest flavor from each ingredient". I'd say their food is quite faithful to their philosophy! read more

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Food was great . Very friendly nice atmosphere. Make sure you pay the meter even just for 20 mins township is very hungry for money!!

The prepared items from Judith's Kitchen are some of the healthiest and most delicious foods you will find anywhere and at such reasonable prices!! We are from out of state, but will return each time we are back to see my surgeon. The salmon burger, the black bean burger, the coleslaw, the potato salad, the lentil soup, the roasted vegetables, and literally everything else are just fabulous!!! The owners are precious people and treat us with such warmth. I can't recommend this restaurant more highly. I just wish they would relocate to upstate New York! read more

The atmosphere at Judith's Kitchen is so welcoming and warm! I had the opportunity to try a few different sandwiches recently and they were all delicious! The service was quick and my food was always delivered with a smile no matter how busy they were! Such an amazing place in West Newton Square! read more

The food is excellent, the shop is so lovely, and the owners and staff are wonderful! Thank you for all of your care, warmth, and delicious lunches during our time in West Newton Square. read more

Ordered 4 sandwiches - 2 steak panini's , one grilled chicken and one chicken salad wrap 2 juice bottles ($52.00) Cold paninis, warm & extremely hard bread, uncooked (rare w/blood cold steak in a sandwich= I am not sure how long it was kept outside and if that's safe to eat) two pieces that looked better were so chewy so chewy so chewy ( I could go on and on and then it all went to trash) And the chicken was over cooked and chewy.....(read same sentence above) Bottled juice was the best so I guess we could have gone to Panera bread for a better experience at least we could have got some lunch! read more

I usually give a place a couple tries before making my review. This place i have given chance after chance and it never seems to get better-today was my last straw. I left work and decided to walk over to judiths because i wanted some "real food" i ordered a small container of corn salad and mediteranian chicken salad and a chocolate chip scone on the side. I got back to my office and started eating the chicken salad. One bite the chicken was so hard i couldnt cut through it so i tried another piece and it was the same thing. This was either the toughest chicken i have ever had or it was frozen and not fully set yet. I had to throw my entire container of food away because it was so horrible. The scone was edible but it should not be called a scone. It was soft and dense not dry and crunchy how scones should be. I have been plenty of other times and have bad experiences then as well-my chicken salad had been frozen, wrong cheese put on sandwiches, bad chicken salad other times. Also had the worse smoothie of my life there-room temp and premade. The girls behind the counter are typically nice but they really need to get their food in order. Frozen food served more then a handful of times is not acceptable. Unfortunately i will not be back. read more

Absolutely love this place! Their sandwiches are so much better than your average sandwich place. They always have super fresh healthy foods. Yesterday I tried to kale salad and OMG. I am actually craving it now, it was phenomenal. read more

My two teenage kids went to Judith's to each get a large iced coffee. They came home and said, "that is the most I ever spent for a coffee, $14 for two." Then I find out every time my daughter goes to Judith's the price of the coffee changes and there is no price list displayed. I phoned and was told by the guy who answered the phone that they asked for less ice and he charges more for the coffee, but doesn't inform them that it costs more. In fact he said he would spend all day telling people that he charges more for "less ice," so doesn't inform anyone. The coffees they came home with had plenty of ice. I don't pay for my kid's iced coffees, they work, they pay for them. The establishment was totally taking advantage of the teenaged kids. No matter how good the coffee is the price gauging and taking advantage of teenagers isn't worth it. read more

We absolutely love this place. They catered a recent party for us: amazingly delicious shrimp, flank steak, wild rice, vegetables...Judith is cool, too. Three thumbs up! read more

Hubby doesn't usually order steak subs out of fear of poor quality meat. But when I brought home a Judith's grilled flank steak with arugula sandwich, he raved about it! Delicious and fresh ingredients all around. Great spot for takeout or counter eats in West Newton Square. Walkable to West Newton Cinema but check hours, closes at 6. read more

Ordered large bowls of various salads -- spicy tofu, kale and black bean with mango -- for a party. When we arrived to pick them up, it was clear that they had been freshly made. Everyone raved about the food and has continued to comment on it ever since. Very pleased! read more

Awesome food and service! Breakfast is first rate and so is the kale salad and salmon. Make your own sandwich and if you don't see what you want, just ask. Highly recommend for their red wine selection:) read more

Friendly staff and service. Great for a quick lunch. Kale salad is one of the best. Fresh ingredients. Food can be purchased by the pound or plate and they make made to order sandwiches. read more

I have been relying on Judith for catering food at my house parties, typically feeding 30-40 guests. The guests have always been very happy. The salmon is deliciously seasoned and the kale salad has been gone on a heart beat and all my guests were raving about the food. My next party will be with food from Judith's, too, for sure. I also enjoy John's wine selection and his advise on what to pick for which type of occasion. Also, my partner and I love the sandwiches and frequently come for lunch. A highly recommended place in West Newton Village!!! read more

A pandemic oasis-still open! Awesome comfort food, bread, wine, beer and toilet tissue! What more do you need? She even makes kale salad taste good. Take out only of course but all done safe, quick and with a smile. Try the flank steak panini sandwich. We need places like this to keep afloat. Worth the trip and parking for once is easy. read more

Our family loves Judith's! Judith and John (owners) are so friendly and are a local family. Judith is such a great cook. The counter of prepared foods are all so delicious and made with love. Great for when you're feeling lazy but want something homemade and delicious. The kale salad is my favorite. read more