I was craving some soul food in the Boston area and I found The Coast Cafe on tik tok. Let's just…read moresay I was super happy I did! This place is super cozy with delicious food in Cambridge. I got the mixed chicken plate with Mac n cheese and candied yams. The chicken was very good--fried very well with great seasoning, a crispy exterior, and juicy interior. The Mac was very gooey and cheesy. And the yams were excellent as well. I thought the texture of the yams was near perfect--not too hard but not too soft and mushy either. Also not overly sweet. I also felt like the price was very fair. A lot of times, similar entrees can cost near $30, but this was just over $20 which was super reasonable especially for the quality. The staff was very kind and friendly as well. Keep in mind that the interior is quite small, so plan ahead on whether you're going to eat inside or take it to go. But overall I'd recommend this to anyone in the area, and I'd love to go back!

I ordered from Coast Cafe expecting something special given all the awards and recognition--but…read morethis was a major letdown and honestly felt like a waste of money. Let's start with the "Jamaican" patties. These were not patties. They were empanada-style, lacking the flaky crust, seasoning, and depth you expect from a true Jamaican beef or chicken patty. At $5 each, that's not just disappointing--it feels misleading. Then the soul food. This is where it really fell apart. The chicken was dry, under-seasoned, and surprisingly small--more like an afterthought than a centerpiece. Soul food should be rich, flavorful, and comforting. This wasn't! The greens were another miss. No depth, no richness, and completely lacking the traditional pot liquor that gives them their signature flavor. It felt like a stripped-down version of what should be a staple dish.The only bright spot was the candied yams--they actually had flavor and were enjoyable. What's frustrating is the gap between reputation and experience. When a place has awards and hype, you expect authenticity, quality, and consistency. This didn't deliver on any of that. Overall, I wouldn't return. There are too many places doing this food the right way to spend money here again.

Our go to local fried chicken spot! We usually go to the one in near copley but it's nice not to…read morehave to venture into Boston for some KFC. I've only ever been on a weekday so it's usually kind of empty but they have a nice karaoke set up so I feel like it would be super fun on the weekends! The food is consistently good - we always get the spicy golden chicken and mix it up with a wildcard flavor! We also recently tried the skewers with sausage and grilled rice cakes and that was really good! They have a lot of specials here that I haven't seen at other places! Like if you spend over $50 or something then you can pay $1 for a slice of cake we were too full to get it but we def will try next time

Food: Honey garlic wings were delicious! 11/10. The sauce was perfection. The original was quite…read moredry. Service: Food was fast. Ambiance: We did pick up.

I went to H Mart in Cambridge to buy groceries and also stopped by Tasty for the second time. This…read morebranch is bigger and newer than the Harvard Square one, but the taste experience wasn't as good. This might be partly due to my order, and partly because the brand's quality control needs improvement. The Big Tasty: Tasty's signature burger, a classic American burger. This time, the patty had a subtle smoky flavor, but the juiciness and temperature were only acceptable. Firstly, the onions and lettuce probably cooled the patty down quickly; secondly, I ordered online but was delayed by taking photos on the way, about three minutes late, possibly missing the optimal eating time. Tater Tots: My first time trying it! The texture was similar to hash browns, and the small cylindrical design made it easy to dip in sauce. The downside was that it was a little greasy; I recommend pairing it with ketchup.

They finally opened a Tasty Burger in Central Square! I used to only visit the one in Harvard…read moreSquare. This one is brand new and amazing. There is a very large area to sit down and enjoy your meal. There are several tables as well as a large bar area in the back. The pool table is brand new and everything is clean. The best part is it is located right by the T. If you are hungry coming on your way home you can easily stop by here, place an order on the kiosk, and grab your food to go. There even is a large section for condiments and utensils. You don't usually find a fast food place like this in a college city. This place is ten times better than the Harvard Square location. I stopped by here many times during my stay in Cambridge. I love that is open until 1am. Coming from New York I am hungry in the evenings and everything else is closed in Boston by 10pm. I ordered their Chipotle Chicken Sandwich which had the right amount of kick to a large chicken sandwich. I wish the fries automatically came with the sandwich but you have to order it on the side. I hope this place always stays clean and organized. This is my new favorite place for late night eats when I am visiting Boston.

We visited Assembly Row in Somerville today and were in the mood for barbecue. The place was clean…read moreand well kept, and we were immediately greeted and seated by friendly staff. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. He made sure we had everything we needed without over crowding us. I ordered the burnt end sandwich. It was very good and came with plenty of food - I definitely didn't finish everything. My wife got a hot dog & my daughter got the chicken Caesar sandwich - both were also excellent. The standout here was the cost. Give the style of food and the area we were in, I was expecting to pay quite a bit more for 3 people to have lunch. Their prices are extremely reasonable. We will definitely make this a regular stop when we visit the area in the future.

When you want some bbq but you're not sure what, the Smoke Shop is a good option…read more I've been here a couple of times and the experience has largely been the same. The plate options come with a main and two sides + a slice of watermelon which for me feels like a good amount of food. I typically get the pulled chicken dish which is lightly flavored. It seems like this is intentional so you can use the bbq sauces at the table to create the flavor you want. For my sides, I ordered coleslaw which was much better than I expected - cruncy slaw not drowning in mayo. The cornbread was also delicious as was the watermelon slice. I was disappointed in my side salad with lemon vinaigrette as there was too much dressing making the entire thing oily and soggy - next time I will need to ask for it on the side. The mac and cheese is also a good side option as its creamy and balanced on the cheese flavor. There's always a ton of tables available here so it's a good option when youre in Assembly and looking for a place to eat. There are also a ton of TVs showing any game thats playing, making it good for groups. While the servers are friendly, it is hard to get their attention to place orders or even grab the check. Several times I had to try to flag down my waiter or eventually ask another for something as small as a straw. It is very likely that the place is understaffed, but as a customer this also makes for a more time consuming experience.

The smash burgers were perfectly cooked and the jalepenos and onions were the perfect combination…read more The red snapper sandwich also delicious and tasted fresh.

Fantastic burger - simple and good, not too messy. Cooked and seasoned to perfection. Great fries…read more Really kind ppl!

The wings absolutely delicious! The sauces are good, but the wings themselves come out hot and…read moresuper tender. The restaurant could have used some cleaning, but they did seem a little understaffed that night. So 4.5 stars if I could. It was a minor thing. Overall, everything was great and will return.

Wow, let me preface by saying I love Bonchon. I have gone to almost all of the Bonchons in North…read moreEast MA. I go to Harvard so this is my local Bonchon, I never come to this location for so many reasons. Initially when I started school in the fall I came here 3 times, 2 of the times the chicken was well undercooked, 3 of the times the staff were beyond rude, I was ignored countless times, and when they would respond the attitude and word choice was obviously intentionally disrespectful. All 3 of the times there were no staff at the counter and I had to yell "excuse me!" More times than I could count on two hands to get somebody to come to the front, unacceptable. Moving to the present day, it's finals week, I'm starving and craving Bonchon per usual, the one location I usually go to is simply too far, instead I decided to take a risk and walk down the street to the Harvard Square location. Initially as I walk in I notice there is, per usual, nobody at the counter, all of the devices were off (tvs and kiosks). I arrived at 8:05, they close at 9. I politely call out, "excuse me!" Repeatedly, so many times. Nobody comes up, I see a girl in the kitchen through the food slot by the registers, I start to call out a bit louder when she is clearly ignoring me, at one point looking up at me and going back to sitting and looking downwards likely at her phone. Eventually my girlfriend has had enough of my graciousness and yells out, "What is going on someone come out here and help us" this was a quite loud remark, impossible to be ignored. Just around a minute or two later some kid comes out staring at his phone with headphones fully on, as I go to order he finally takes off one side of his overear beats headphones and I find out they are out of strips, Classic crunch, and will provide me with salt. Eventually I order 2 bowls which takes 23 minutes for the to prepare, there was nobody else in the restaurant. I could go on about how unpleasant this location is in even further detail but I believe I did an adequate job describing the numerous reasons I will never be returning, I have also never written a review in my entire life until my favorite guy, at my favorite Bonchon location asked if I would. I am only now writing this review as the Bonchon Team responded as appreciated my last message, I hope you appreciate this one equally (obviously in a different way) and seriously enforce some vital changes at this location. The only reason I'm giving this review a single star is due to the fact it has the Bonchon name.

" Best chicken in town " This is the best chicken in town…read moreit's that good . The line is always long and long wait times , for the most part . However for being the best chicken in town that's the price you pay.

Came to buy at east Boston around 8:20 pm and the people at the cashier mentioned that the couldn't…read moresell me the pieces of chicken I needed They only could sell me one option being mixed chicken It's crazy how they can't sell us what we usually buy We are customers for around 16 months and this never happens And adding that they told us that we couldn't eat in the restaurant by that time I said really??? U have more than enough time to eat what I just bought I was very hungry and only wanted my chicken pieces to eat I usually only spend 5 to 8 min max on the table because I eat fast I really had a bad experience this time and that's why I am leaving a review Date is 07/12/2026 Host was Jonathan Order #507 Pollo campero 188 Border St 617 379 2809

Yes the food here is good the burger's and pizza's are tasty and good affordable prices.read more

Ok... Local Everett, I Love that part... I wanted to love this place because Im just tired of all…read morethe same stuff in Everett, and with all the new things the Apps do to deliver (adding multiple stops along the way - again, great for the driver - but horrible in winter for the consumer when we have to wait 2-3 stops and our food is cold after delivery) So Ive been venturing closer to home to try to ensure meals are warm... I mean who still misses Bucci's..Ok sorry, moving on.. Wasnt sure what was good or what was bad so I legitimately ordered ALLLL the things... And I have been to many other Crowns in the world and some have more some have less, I feel like the Franchise is hit or miss on what you are actually going to get. Pizza, NO - Was so much thick cheese, Like Elios almost, I like Crispy, Less cheese - I felt like Dave Portnoy on this and was disappointed. Chicken Broccoli, Ziti.. First off, from a chicken joint I know I was prob going to get a disaster - WRONG... Super flavor, chicken super flavorful, However, that being said - They legit put the Garlic bread IN THE PASTA - Like wtf who does that, it was soggy and gross and had to pick out of & throw away - But super flavor, pasta was overcooked and all fell apart, but would def eat again - sauce was good! The boys said the burgers (sorry no pics) were a def NO... Not a real burger, so thin & just that weird, sub shop, pre-frozen taste... The fish pieces were GIANT and Mom said tasty - that and a TON of rice that I didnt get a pic of either, but it was yellow rice, and a giant portion of it. Chicken Salad was giant huge portion and all fresh. Chicken tenders tasted like they were cooked in the am and then reheated - they were hard but as you would expect chicken to taste! Potato wedges are my fave, so they will never be bad. All in a all, a corner chicken joint, would go back if they were the only ones open, but not running!!!