Finally stopped driving by this place and went in for lunch. Wow, awesome food, great back patio (huge!). My wife had the short ribs, I had the chipotle pork Benedict and all was scrumptious! We're planning on coming back with our son next week. Loved it read more

I've been to Lulu's a few times now and it is a great addition to that part of Allston. I've had dinner there a few times and have also taken special trips there because of their impressive and craft beer list which continues to impress many beer geeks alike. The establishment is often crowded but finding a table is never impossible, especially with a bit of patience. There's a decent amount of tables and even bar seats and their drinks are top notch. Ever dish I've had there has been solid as well, including their burrata appetizer ($12) which comes with basil pesto, tomato chili sauce, toasted pistachios, grilled naan bread. I've also enjoyed their short ribs mac & cheese ($14) and their Lulu's burger ($12) which came with some herb butter on top of the meat as well as some secret sauce and some fries. Service has always been attentive, friendly and efficient each time and both my wife and I find the place to be pretty fun and lively for an occasional date there. Especially since their craft beer list is so great! read more

Never have I been so disappointed. I should have known the moment my friend and I walked in with the rude receptionist that we should have just walked out. We got seated, waited and waited about 10 mins to even have someone acknowledge us. Nothing. Not even a glass of water. Mind you this whole time the waiters were cleaning up other tables, not even making eye contact with either of us. Another couple comes in and I kid you not guess who starts to get acknowledged? Fucking joke I tell you. My friend asks if the table we are in has a server and she replied yes ok perfect. Server finally comes to the table and we just left. I am more so disappointed because I really wanted the tacos lesson learned. If you are Hispanic or black don't go here. They don't cater to us I guess. Only even put a star because I wouldn't be able to leave a review. read more

I have been here a few times as I live close. It has a pretty cool vibe for the neighborhood. Sportsy meets hipstery meets retro. My issue is that I only really connected with one item on the menu each time (the chicken). I keep thinking that I will discover another meal that will tickle my fancy, but the menu just leaves a lot to be desired. This place goes for like, "high class spins" on pretty basic dishes, which to me isn't original and you end up with dishes that are confusing or just not totally appetizing. I definitely wouldn't call myself a conservative to food, but add some more variety and maybe lower the menu prices a bit. Fried chicken is still fried chicken. read more

This place has good food. The pretzels with cheese sauce are addictive. I had the fried chicken breast dish and it was delicious and large enough to feed two people. My friend had the roasted chicken and cajun rice dish and it was not good. The rice was just a mushy mess and chicken was tough. The ambiance is nice, but it does get quite packed and the tables in the middle of the restaurant are a bit close. I felt like we were on the first date with the people at the table beside us, so much so that we started chatting about their cocktail choices. Cozy I guess! Overall, I had a good time and will definitely return! read more

Gave this place a second chance after our first was very poor (service was so poor our first time, our order was never taken, we left after 35-40 minutes). During our second visit (we purposely chose a busier night so staffing would be more appropriate), the food was on point! We ordered avocado hummus, the pretzels, corned beef sandwich, and the crispy chicken thighs, which was da bomb!!! The only thing I wouldn't order again was the avocado hummus (it was bland, as were the chips (which had no pepper as described in the menu... so definitely not worth $10), BUT pricing on everything else was fabulous for what it was)! So excited I have a new, tasty place to go :) Oh and I almost forgot about the Maple Creme Brule! It was ahhhhmazing!!!! read more

Originally, a friend suggested Lulu's brunch while I would be in Boston, but I ended up going for dinner. The inside looks nothing like you would imagine when seeing it from the street. It's chic with interesting decor on the walls and dimmed lighting for the evening. There was an extensive drink list and a few different food options to choose from. My friend got the tater tots for an appetizer, which came with a creamy garlic sauce for dipping. For entrees we decided to order the brisket mac and cheese and the classic burger and share them both. The burger had a special mayo sauce and came with a mound of fries. It was alright and just what you would expect from a regular restaurant burger. Another person in my group ordered the Lulu burger (with bacon), which was definitely the way to go. The reason for the five-stars review is actually for the brisket mac and cheese. I have had many delicious home-made varieties, and this one was right up on the same level. The cheese was the perfect consistency - not too thick and not too runny. It was creamy and matched perfectly with the tender meat on top. I would come back just for this mac and cheese dish because I enjoyed it so much. Strongly urge all cheese lovers to try this dish! read more

My favorite place for brunch in Boston! Lulu's knows how to do brunch and it draws quite a large crowd on weekend mornings. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is young and lively, and the service is great. I love the white trash hash (tater tots, braised short ribs, and two poached eggs and hollandaise on top). I also enjoy ordering the mimosa bucket to share with my friends. It's fun to make your own mimosa with the juices they provide to your desired strength and taste. If you're planing on going when it opens on the weekend, I recommend arriving 10-15 minutes early because usually a line forms. I like the peace of mind of knowing that I will have a table. read more

Lulu's Allston - White Trash Hash - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I've been looking forward to trying this place for quite some time. My friend and I finally got a chance to try it 2 years ago. The wait was a bit long because this place is well-known in the brunch community. We didn't wait too long and it was crazy because I ran into one of my good friends I haven't seen in a while and him and his girlfriend were getting brunch too! We both got mimosas and I got the White Trash Hash. Absolutely phenomenal. And for dessert we got these pomegranate donut holes of some sort? Forgot the exact flavor but they were pretty good. This place is also known for their bar for night life. Would definitely recommend this place! read more

The rumor was Lulu had delicious fried chicken, so we had to check it out. We went later in the evening and it was already packed. The tables were close together and it felt like we were on a double date with the people next to us. The atmosphere was alive and almost felt like we weren't in Boston anymore. I got the roast chicken with rice. The chicken was overly salty and tasted like it was boiled and the rice was chewy (They no longer offer this meal on the menu as of today). I would also not recommend the burger, It was a tad dry and the fries had that burnt taste to them. On a more positive note, the fried chicken with mashed potatoes is delicious as well as the pretzel rolls with cheesy dipping sauce (so good, we asked for extra sauce). They offer big enough portions to go home with leftover. Go and see what it's all about! read more

Lulu's really is amazing! I've been there a bunch of times, and they are always bringing new and delicious things to the menu. This is a great spot to hit with friends, and their brunch is so good. I recently tried the hot mess pulled pork sandwich, and wow there are simply no words. The pretzel bites with beer cheese dip are always a must as well. 10/10 would recommend! :) read more

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Great Food! Dim lighting! Had to bust out my cell phone to read the menu. More lighting please and turn down the music so one can hear what's being said. Thanks. read more

This was my second time at this establishment. I was looking forward to spending a few hours having brunch with my daughter and my son's girlfriend. We arrived and ordered a drink, it came and we placed our order. After waiting over an hour, and other tables around us had left and new patrons had arrived we still had not received our food. And those tables had received their food. The waitress informed us that the kitchen was backed up. Well how could that be? Other tables seated after us received their food. The manager came over and apologized profusely and told us our food would be out and that it was on her. After another 15 minutes and we are easily two hours into brunch and have only had a cocktail the waitress brings our food over and it is the wrong order. When our order finally arrived mine was cold and my poached eggs which the order came with two had three hard yolks on them. Never heard back from the manager again and we sat there and then finally the waitress came over and said oh you're all set so I proceeded to leave a tip even though it really wasn't necessary. Looks like I won't be back!! FYI the cocktail was delicious!! read more

Went here for weekday lunch with my bestie because several of her other friends had raved about it, though they had mainly been raving about brunch. I found it overrated and overpriced. The ambiance and service were acceptable but nothing to write home about. The hipster sportsbar vibe really didn't seem go to with the name Lulu which to me implies somewhere cute and cozy, but whatever. I found the chairs we were seated in really uncomortable; they were the metal kind with the curved back where the metal comes forward and connects with the side of the seat in such a way that it digs into the sides of your butt. When I encounter chairs like that I always wonder if the restaurant owner has ever bothered sitting in them. To start, we ordered the burrata appetizer to share and one mimosa each. The burrata was good. It came with a red chilli sauce and a basil pesto that I had to order on the side because I'm allergic to pesto, and that was fine. It was also served with 3 small pieces of fresh naan. Not 2, not 4, but 3. It always makes me nuts when restaurants serve you a dish intended to be put on bread or chips but then doesn't give you enough bread or chips to spread it on. And why 3? When people go out to eat it's usually in groups of 2 or 4. Asked the waitress to bring more naan. It was $11 for the dish so I didn't think asking for an appropriate amount of bread was out of line, and also do you remember the days when bread was always put on the table automatically, free of charge? Whatever happened to that? The waitress asked us if we just wanted one more piece or two, which we thought was odd, but said one we guess. We discovered later when we got our check that they had charged us a dollar for the extra piece of bread. K. Strike one. For entrees my friend ordered the buddha bowl with a quinoa black bean patty. I ordered the Buffalo cauliflower sandwich. I will give them credit for having innovative vegetarian options, and especially for having a Buffalo vegetarian item. Buffalo sauce is like the top thing I miss about eating meat. But the waitress didn't ask me what I wanted on the side, so I figured it would come with fries. Instead, it came out with a boring, weedy side salad that contained the exact same kind of lettuce that was in the sandwich. And the sandwich, while tasty, was really really small for $12, so I didn't think that was going to fill me up. I asked the waitress for some fries. A really small plate came out after I was practically finished with my meal, they were fresh but I didn't particularly care for them, and then I saw on the receipt that they charged me $3 for them. I don't know if there's always an additional charge for a side of fries, or if it was that she was charging me for fries on top of a salad (which I didn't ask for and hadn't touched) or what. I would have subbed the fries for the salad had I been given the option. Also, they charged my friend $4 for the quinoa black bean patty. I don't know the going rate for a quinoa black bean patty add-on, but we felt incredibly nicked-and-dimed by the experience. $1 here for a little extra naan when there should have been more naan on the plate to begin with; $3 for a small portion of fries that should have come with my sandwich to begin with, plus $9 each for small, acceptable but not stellar mimosas... Our bill came out to more than $60 for a really basic lunch. Strike 2. And as for strike 3, my friend said she liked the flavors in her Buddha bowl but that the rice noodles it contained were disgusting. My friend happens to be Chinese and knows how rice noodles are supposed to be cooked, and she told me that the texture was off and that it was clear these noodles had not been cooked fresh but had been cooked and allowed to sit after that, likely in the fridge over night. That's now how rice noodles are supposed to be handled. For these prices the food and portions we received should have been a lot more impressive. read more

You know what I don't even care that I've seen 2 hour waits at Lulu's on a Sunday, you're still getting a five star rating. The brunch menu is unreal, I take everyone here. Usually everyone goes for (and loves) the white trash hash, but that buttermilk fried chicken gets me every. time. The drink selections (especially the draft beers) are great too, and the staff has been really knowledgeable and friendly about recommendations and pairing ideas. I celebrate a lot of life things here (birthdays, family events, surviving said family events, etc.) and I can't wait to come back for the next! read more

My favorite affordable restaurant in the city. I've had so many fun times here -- on dates, with friends, with family. It's an easy-going (yet trendy) atmosphere that lends itself to a lot of groups. Their ever-changing beer list is a marvel. They have so many taps, I usually enjoy a few too many just because I want to try whatever's new. (Also, as a KC native, it's such a treat to see someone serving Boulevard Beer that's NOT Tank No. 7. Thank you!) Above all that, though, the food is actually great! And not horribly expensive! I've done brunch, lunch, and dinner and have yet to be disappointed. Grand slams are the turkey wrap, fried chicken, short rib mac and cheese, frito chili pie, bad-ass burger, and BLT. To start, order the cajun tots or pretzel rolls (but spring for the cheese dipping sauce.) If eating early, the BAE, white trash hash, and s'mores pancakes are highly recommended. Service has always been stellar. Prompt, personable, a step above what Allston usually offers. read more

Came here for brunch and it was definitely worth the wait. We loved our drinks and meals and the service was great read more

Lulu's Allston - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Delicious food, friendly service & great selection of draft beer. My favorite dishes that I get almost every time are the smoked wings, pretzels w cheese sauce & the cob salad. Also if you go in the warmer months their patio has bocce ball area, lawn games & frozen drinks!! read more

Decided to hit this place up during the quarantine to take advantage of their awesome tap list. Food was great, beer was great and service was great. Will definitely pay them a full visit once we're able to. read more

I just moved into the Allston area and this is my favorite thing so far! My boyfriend and I grabbed some brunch and it was terrific. YOU HAVE TO TRY THE MAC N CHEESE WITH PORK!!! It was extremely packed and surprisingly asked for a table for 2 and sat right down. The staff is on top of it and so friendly. I can't wait for this to be an every Sunday thing. read more

Lulu's Allston - Mac n cheese with pork and some bomb pancakes with ham - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Security was not friendly. But the first person who actually greeted us was really sweet and genuine about welcoming us. It was hot so we sat at the high tops near the open windows. Pretty awesome for Allston people watching. The table should have been wiped down before we sat down, but it was just watermarks from pint glasses. The silverware we were set up with had fingerprints and watermarks. The napkin folds were noticeable but not in a good way. So I used my napkin to polish my own silverware. They were steady but not super busy. The decor was generic dive bar with a bunch of taps. The atmosphere was geared towards the college kids and young professionals who aren't too picky. Too bad I came in then. I grabbed a Uinta IPA, which was pretty great after a long day at work on a Sunday. My partner got a cider of some sort. It was pretty funny because the same woman who greeted us brought the beers and she assumed that I, as a woman, got the cider. We had a laugh at that. In restaurants, this is why seat numbers are important, so you're not auctioning off food and drink. Our server was clearly new as the entire establishment was, but he didn't seem to be enjoying himself. We were all on the same page then. We attempted to order the Revival Mussels, but they were out of that as well as the Mexican Cheetos, Truffled Tots, and all short ribs. On the spot, we ordered the Three Cheese Fondue, I got the Vegan/Gluten-free Ramen bowl and my partner got the Thai Quinoa Black Bean burger. Meanwhile, outside we watched a man and an SUV driver get into an altercation. This man in his pink polo shirt and khaki shorts tried to drunkingly jaywalk. The driver freaked out and they got into a "**** you" tiff. I believe the jaywalker won because he said, "**** you, this is Boston." Indeed it is. The food came out extremely quickly, in a bad way. The first food runner was really sweet and complimented me on my hair. The fondue or basically a broth with cheese notes came with kid size celery and carrot sticks and about 8 pieces of crostinis, not baguettes. I took about two bites, and then bam our entrees hit the table, then that person ran away without evening thinking that we just got out appetizer. I sent back the fondue aka soup and some sides because I dipped the celery in the "fondue" and then it immediately slid right off. Our server had it taken off, and because our entrees came out so fast, I had to ask for a spoon for my ramen. The ramen had a decent umami and earthy notes because of the mushrooms and greens. The rice noodles were good, but of cheap quality. Either the bowl was too large or the portion was too small. Either way, not worth the $11 spent on this. So college kids, stick to buying the packs of Ramen and making it yourself. I had a bite of my partner's "burger," which had no Asiatic notes and frankly it was bland and seemed to be begging for some type of sauce on it. The fries were fries. Because my partner finished his meal first, they immediately cleared his plate, and while I was eating, the same busser tried to take my plate, mid bite. A few minutes later, the server asked if we wanted another round of beer and wanted dessert, while I was still eating. I was fed up especially since I could see the manager eyeing our table and the security guard casually eaves dropping on us. I asked for the check and grudgingly rushed to finish my beer because I was still hungry and pissed off because i just spent my hard earned money on junk, with the exception of the beer. I pulled the server aside, asked him out long he had been a server, which was only six months. I gave him a critique how he took care of us, which he took like a champ. He asked me if I owned a restaurant, which I don't, but I have opened several restaurants and have been a server for 10 years, be it fine dining. Then towards the end he finally offered to have the manager come by, and I declined, because the manager had 33 minutes to come talk to us and at the end would be pointless. I was trying to help this server out, but I'm sure he will see that place will have a high turnover rate. Especially when I was the one to tell the security guy to "have a good night" to which his response was none. Thankfully, Lone Star, Deep Ellum, Sunset Bar and Grill, and Patron's are all within walking distance. But if you were wondering if I was still upset, my night got much better after really getting quality eats and drinks. Good luck Lulu's, you need all you can get. read more

Was immediately carded at the door for an I.D. Usually people ask you when your sitting down only when you ask for a beer. The place was crowded with young people and way too loud, not loud as in im old, but in the fact you couldn't really talk to the person in front of you as they couldn't hear you. Got an omelet meal which was nothing amazing but decent enough i guess. Asked for a coke as the entire drinking menu shows nothing but alcohol. I cant drink it as I used to be an alcoholic. Anyhow I never got my beverage and waitress never came back to the table to see how we were doing. When trying to flag her down she just kept walking. Took forever to get the check. They had enough staff not sure what the problem was. Asked for a bag for my gf's leftovers and she again forgot that but on my receipt they tried to still bill me for the coke i never received. The seating was awkward, one of us in a booth the other in a chair, the booth had some kind of wood or pipe in it that had me a little sideways. reminded me of the old days on a pull out sofa except while sitting. All in all the place was very strange, I didn't really get what they were trying to do here. Being carded at the door like it was a porn shop, having a waitress that was completely oblivious to what was being asked of her, perhaps you say she may have been to busy to take notice? I thought that too but after the 4th time trying to flag her down, even once while she was right in front of me while I tried to give her my credit card then walked away from me, no there is something wrong there. We eat out all the time, most places we give great reviews. This was just very awkward and the food is just alright. read more

A new bar in Allston. Yay. I was walking home from Deep Ellum and saw that it was finally open after a couple months of teasing. Overall, it was pretty decent. It's definitely a bro "craft beer" bar. They were playing Jack Johnson and Sublime and it seemed like a lot of the patrons there were friends with the bartenders (owners?). They did play a Cam'ron jam, which is always appreciated. They had a pretty big draft beer selection, and while a lot of it was pretty safe stuff (Goose Island, Sam Adams, Golden Monkey, etc). There is a "fancy" menu with some good stuff. I think they have a cordials license, so all the liquor is all kind of gross sugar flavored stuff, but their cocktails seemed like they were honestly trying to do the best they could with it, and some of them actually sounded decent. The cordials license thing is not their fault, it's the archaic Massachusetts licensing laws, which is too bad because it really limits new, young bars from fully exploring their potential. That shit needs to get fixed by the state government, and soon. Their food menu looks pretty good. It's a mix of standard bar food with some stuff that's more adventurous than a lot of the bars around the Allston area. They have a lot of vegetarian stuff and a few vegan options. They gave me an order of their "Mexican Cheetos" for free, which were decent... they were some kind of corn puff type things, but they came with dipping sauce that was based on Tapatio hot sauce, which was awesome. Their veggie burger and some of the other vegetarian/vegan stuff sounded awesome and I would have gotten it if I hadn't just eaten. The place is bigger than I expected and roomy, with a lot of tables and decent looking seating all around (it's a mix of all chair tables and these fancy white booth/sofa type things). The bartenders (owners?) were friendly and enthusiastic and were obviously both bar veterans (a couple of people there said they had previously worked with one of them as their manager). The atmosphere is unpretentious and welcoming. It's seems like a pretty decent place, someplace that is "normy by nature" but is trying hard to accommodate the rest of us in Allston with their big beer list and vegetarian and vegan food. I'll definitely go back and try the "THAI QUINOA BLACK BEAN BURGER", because it sounds awesome. Overall, I'm pretty stoked that there is another bar nearby that has some decent food and beer options. Hope this place sticks around. read more

My wife and I are big fans of this place. Nice vibe, excellent food and an even better beer list. We haven't been for a tap takeover yet, but that will be happening sooner rather than later. read more

A new place in Allston? Not exactly a rarity, but it was brunch and I was ready. We checked out the menu before heading in, and I had my eye on the Thai Black Bean Quinoa burger. I ordered that and my bf ordered the Lulu Burger. Both were served with a puny pile of fries which I was sad about because you know homegirl has gotta get her fries on. I was afraid the burger was going to be crumbly and dry but it was kind of the opposite. It was pretty moist and so soft that just biting through the bun caused the burger to squish out of the back of the bun and eventually plop onto my tray (trays here, not plates). The flavor wasn't bad, but the texture was totally just mush. The prices and service were average, but the restaurant was clean. The decor seemed a little sparse in places but maybe they're still working on that. I really wanted to try the fried chicken but it wasn't on the brunch menu so I'll probably be back to try that and share my thoughts. read more

The food is here is absolutely DELICIOUS! We had the Warm Soft Pretzel Rolls, the Pupusas, and the Avocado Hummus to start and they were all so yummy. I got the Rosé Sangria and it was delicious and sweet. We also got the Vermont Maple Creme Brulee - wow! The only thing keeping me from giving it 5 stars is that the music is very loud. Other than that - great food, great atmosphere! read more

Really cool new spot. Met the owner, Justin, and he's super friendly and very accommodating. He introduced himself to us right away (a plus!). There are a lot of TVs so you can watch games (right now World Cup 2014 is playing!). There's high-chair tables next to patio windows so there's a lot of fresh air circulating (great for summer nights!). Quite an extensive beer and cocktail menu and there's a lot of variety in terms of food. Out waitress Nicole is handling our party of 20 people with efficiency. Very chill atmosphere and the decor gives off a very inviting vibe. Definitely coming back to this spot! I had a really good first impression of this place. read more

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Came here on a Sunday night with the bf to try out this new joint and catch a football game. It was certainly a surprise. Food and service was great all around. As far as drinks go we only had the beers. They have an amazing 50 taps available and 1 on cask. Although we did not have any mixed drink cocktails I'm sure they were good as everyone else at the bar was ordering them nonstop. I had the pork shank plate. DELICIOUS fall off the bone meat with amazing flavors. And I love when I say oh its only mash potatoes - but these mash potatoes were seriously good with perfect texture and taste. The bf ordered some sort of burger with an egg on top and it came with chili fries. He wasn't even hungry but holly crap did he devour that burger. I tried his chili fries and damn was that a surprise too! It was friggin good. We were both seriously full but decided to go all out and add dessert to really make a final decision if this was going to be one of our new hot spots. We ordered the creme brulee. Really? Seriously? Finished our night out on a perfect note. It wasn't the usual fruit topped creme brulee. Instead it was topped with nuts. Soo friggin good I left there feeling like a pig .... but a happy and super satisfied pig! Worth every penny of the bill! Speaking of which - the bar is new and has a very nice speakeasy feel. The bar tenders were very attentive to us as well always checking in to see if we needed refills on beer. As far as the price goes...it's very reasonably priced. I've been to many other places that had over priced food and it wasn't nearly half as good as lulus. read more

Honestly, I don't understand the positive reviews ... I found the food underwhelming, not nearly as good as expected... my dish was too salty and seemed like a frozen meal that was heated up in the oven. The service was also pretty slow across the board. The hostess took her time welcoming us, bartenders pretended not to notice us arrive to the bar, and then the waitress basically forgot about us after taking our order. I don't recommend dining here and won't be back myself. read more

I came for brunch today and I am so sad to report that I was super disappointed. I got the white trash hash and the tots were tasteless (literally not seasoned at all) and the flavor of the short rib was good but literally the only flavor in the dish. My boyfriend got the sweet/savory pancakes (with raspberry jam and ham), they were called monte something and he didn't like them either. We ordered a regular coffee black and an iced coffee with milk and got a black iced and hot with milk and no one really checked in until it was too late to bother asking to get it fixed. I was really really trying to love this place...but there's many better places to go in Boston for brunch. read more

Lulu's Allston - Was so excited to try the white trash hash and I didn't like it at all... :( cute idea but flavors didn't show up. - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Went to Lulu's Friday, June 17th, for Brunch. Service was very very slow. Servers acted like they didn't want to do their jobs. Food came very cold as if it was sitting there for very long before the servers thought to get it and bring it to the table. It's really hard to mess up breakfast food and this place managed to do it. read more

Since my last review, I have come back several times, and I am just going to update on the meals. Lulu's still remians my favorite spot to grab a drink, sit at the bar or high top, and catch up with friends. The atmosphere is inviting, low key, but you still feel that you are in the city. The menu is constantly changing, which is exciting (But sometimes disappointing if I really like a dish!). I feel lucky to have Lulu's as my neighborhood joint. Since my first review, I have tried the: -Hake (so much flavor, fresh, delicious) -Mac n Cheese (very creamy, thick... almost too much for my liking and gave me a stomach ache after.... however... if you like super thick, creamy mac n cheese then this is ideal!), -Smores Pancakes- tastes as good as, and exactly like they sound... I didn't even know this was possible but I am obsessed that it is! -Mama's fried chicken breast- now i was a little hesitant to get this after my last experience with the chicken, but I figured it was cooked differently so I gave it a try. I am so thankful! It was probably the best fried chicken I ever had. It was crispy, and the honey glaze was to die for... literally! Probably one of the best meals I have had at lulu's yet. In my last review, I was debating between a 3 and a 5, so I settled for a 4 . Having been back several times now, the scale definitely goes towards a 5. Lulu's, you swayed me! read more

Service was HORRIBLE. There was almost no other people in the restaurant and our waitress (Jessie) stood on her phone at the stand and took forever to get our order, get our food, and get our check. THEN they would not split the check and we had 8 different credit cards. They DID NOT deserve a $30 tip BUT gratuity WAS INCLUDED. no wonder the waitress took her time! She was getting a tip no matter what!!!!!! We have spent over two hours here. All in all good food but SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE! Would not come back because of that! read more

Phenomenal food, excellent service, I definitely recommend to anyone in the Allston area. Not only is the food delicious, the atmosphere is great for groups or dates. Five stars all the way read more

This place was pretty fantastic. Good and interesting food options definitely sets this place apart. Personally, I was rather pleased that they have fifty beers on tap and fifty bottled beers. Nitros, a bourbon barrel-aged pumpkin ale, and some kind of ginger draft (which reminded me a bit of a ginger beer) were notable. To eat I had the wings and the jerk sausage corn dogs. The bartenders are nice and friendly, there are multiple TVs, and the vibe is nice. I am definitely a fan of this place and I intend to go back, not only for their beers but also for a number of food items that I pegged in my mind as "try-next-time" items. If you are a fan of good bars like I am, you need to take a trip to Lulu's in Allston. Dooooo iiiiitttt. read more

Was greatly anticipating my first visit to Lulu's ever since I heard it would be moving into LA. I live right down the road and am looking for a great new spot for drinks, good food, and a good atmosphere. Started out a draft stout (they have plenty) with Pretzel Bites with cheese sauce...SUPER GOOD! Then the Bad Ass Burger. I was expecting the burger to be more "messy," as I could still eat it with my hands. Bun was great, meat combo of beef and short rib is spot on. The chili cheese fries could have been more chili-er and more cheesy-er. The chili was not as soupy as I would like. Still a great burger for the price. Finished off with Peanut Butter Donuts. Delicious. Best to split after a big meal. The food quality, atmosphere, and affordable pricing was the main driver for the 4 stars. The service on my visit was just OK. I could tell my server was in training, but the 10+ minute wait after finishing and getting the check is a no-no. I'll be back to try more stuff on their great menu. read more

Coming back to Boston always depresses me. There is so much potential... I was excited to try Lulu's as the food sounded delicious. The apps: guacamole, burrata, tots, pretzels were fine. The fried chicken sandwich was delicious. My "bad ass burger" I guess was pretty much true. It was bad and tasted like... The patty requested to be medium was overly well done I guess which would mean it is burned. The pulled pork over it was so dry. I think there was supposed to be beer cheese. I didn't taste it. It was so terrible. It made me feel so sad. And then the lauded donut holes. I mean DD is way better here in the sense that again these were dry pucks of dough. So disappointing. read more

Went to Lulu's on a Friday night around 7ish and only had a 30 minute wait for two people. They have a great drink list! The food was yummy, we ordered a salad and the fried chicken sandwich dish and tots! Super yummy and great staff! Really want to come back for brunch. read more

We came for dinner and ordered the steak and the Buddha bowl. While the food was great (though the steak serving was a little small for the price), the service was horrible. If I could give 5 stars for food and 1 for service, I would. We were two of maybe five people total in the restaurant, and there were multiple waiters and waitresses sitting and talking in a booth. We waited to be seated and no one came, so we asked the bartender if we should seat ourselves. Once we finally sat down, it took even longer for a waitress to come to us, and she was rude. Throughout the meal, we kept trying to flag her (or anyone) down, and we struggled to even get our waters filled. We unfortunately don't know if we'll return because of the service alone. read more

I was skeptical because this area can be a bit dicey at times-- we found side street parking almost immediately! They open for brunch at 10:30 on Sunday and I suggest you get there right away or you will be waiting! The music was a bit loud but it actually seemed to be totally fine. We ordered a sandwich to split and it was huge and delicious. Recommend the tater tots to ANYONE! If I hadn't been watching my weight, we would have ordered them. Also, a friend got a man-mosa and it seemed delish. Bloodies looked yummy as well. Will definitely be back! Service was great too. read more