Mama Ana

So I've been going to this place since it first opened my father Reggie was a bartender at the blue…read moreroom, and I believe the original owner was one of the chefs there that was working with him and we would go in there all the time and it's always been great and I've been away from the area for a long time and I've recently come back and my girlfriend was trying to plan a great dinner for me knowing my favorite thing is bread pudding This unbelievable banana bread bread pudding they have on their menu is phenomenal. I got it as an appetizer. It was so good then we got the steak tips that came with fries and a Caesar salad we also got crabcakes for dinner steak was cooked perfectly. Had a great taste fries were good. Good amount of salad. My girlfriend got the crabcakes. Also good and then we got the peach and blueberry crisp for dessert which was also phenomenal. I would definitely recommend this to anyone they had some other things on the menu that I definitely wanted to try. They had a barbecue shrimp appetizer and a swordfish dish as a special as well was really packed but we still got in and got seated right away. great ambience, even though it was loud and busy could still hear my girlfriend perfectly great place for a date night great place to go and get a meal by yourself or just get a drink at the bar all the staff was very attentive constantly refill in the water asking if we need anything offering great suggestions.

What a great place! Our family was looking for a place for dinner after moving our daughter into…read moreher new home. This neighborhood pub was in the area. It had a fun vibe, specials written on a large chalkboard and great food. We started with margaritas and a gimlet at the bar, delicious! Dinner we had the special tomato salad, wow this was amazing. It tasted like fresh summer on my plate. I had the jambalaya . My daughter had the buffalo fried chicken sandwich, she said it had a kick and was very good. I would go again if in the area.

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3 Little Figs

4.5(729 reviews)

1.5 mi

Delicious food. Hard to beat Service is crisp and ALWAYS…read morereliable Three places to sit bright sunny inside and out.

3 Little Figs is just one of those places that will always hit the spot! They truly have some of…read morethe best coffee I've found in the Greater Boston area. Their pumpkin spice latte during the fall is ESPECIALLY fantastic--one of the best I've found. I also love their egg cheddar sandwich. The harissa is the perfect addition, and it's such a yummy, hearty sandwich that makes for a great breakfast. 3 Little Figs will always be a Somerville neighborhood institution, and for good reason!!!

Pastry case

Sausage breakfast sandwich

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Matcha Latte, Chai Latte, Lil Figgy Sandwich, Market Sandwich

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen

3.9(800 reviews)

1.9 mi•Davis Square

I was impressed with this place once I overcame my surprise this is not a stand alone diner car…read more I ordered the bacon cheeseburger since it is a signature dish. It was tasty, greasy (in a good way), and the spiced fries were a nice change up. My wife and I ordered a bottle of wine which was priced quite reasonably. This place has a stealthy good selection of craft beers on tap. Look forward to returning here again.

Walked in on day after thanksgiving for brunch, and this place was relatively quiet. We got an…read moreamazing booth seating, but really wanted their fancy bus seating which gives a classic diner feel to the restaurant. TL;DR - if you are from Bombay, are craving that specific Bombay Chinese food taste, and Vada Pav - look no further - this is the place. Most of their staff are fellow Mumbaikars - shout out to Shiv, Dhvani, and Ronak! Shiv, our server was friendly and our hungry table got straight to ordering which included a flavor packed and well priced Lychee Martini ($10), Masala Chai Hot Toddy ($12), and Spicy 'Lil Rita ($12) - being the best one! Food included some well name dishes like Kashmiri Deviled Eggs ($12), Vada Pav ($12), Rasam Risotto ($15), Butter Chicken Pot Pie ($20), Chicken Steak with Makhani Sauce ($18), Street Fried Noodles ($16), and Penne Pasta with Chicken for the kiddos. Food just hits the right spots and is very flavorful, extremely well seasoned, and perfectly spiced. Interiors and their bar is very inviting. Noise levels during our stay were on the lower end. Service was excellent. What was refreshing was they didn't charge us any automatic gratuity even for our large group - but absolutely deserved a generous one! Highly highly recommend if flavorful food is your thing!

Fried green tomatoes and cheese grits!

Nice pie list!!!

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Daddy Jones

4.1(233 reviews)

1.1 mi

An all around fabulous ambiance and a fun time. Great drinks, I've tried several of their cocktails…read morenow and have enjoyed each one! Trivia on Thursdays is a blast with the greatest trivia host of all time Adrian! Friendly and quick service. Loved their burgers , specifically the chris burger may be my new favorite burger in the greater boston area! The flavors are exceptional with generous portions

I came here tonight for the first time. The vibe was cool with changing lights and decorations on…read morethe walls. The TVs were loud so it was hard to have a conversation. I had the cheeseburger which was okay but kind of dry. The fries with it were excellent though! The waitress we had was nice. The service was slow though. I know it seemed like a busy night. Overall, it was an average experience.

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Alden & Harlow

4.0(1.6k reviews)

•$$$

2026 Boston. Brunch review…read more MILK BREAD MONTE CRISTO -- 18 Pulled Pork, Comte Cheese, Miso-Maple Dijonaise, Roasted Strawberry Jam (Highlight - Best) SECRET BURGER* -- 19 Our 8 oz. House Creekstone Grind, Your Faith, House Made Roll GRILLED SWEET CORN BISCUIT WITH HONEY BUTTER - 9 Morning Fog - 16 orange mezcal, pistachio coconut cream, pasubio cold brew Overall, "I'm a fan."

Decent small-plates/sharing kind of place. I think the food is hit-or-miss but the decor is nice. I…read moreenjoyed the steak tartare and was really wowed by the desserts: smoked chocolate bread pudding (super smoky!) and creamy rice pudding brulee. I'd avoid the super popular basil pasta, because it's been overcooked both times I've had it. Service was kinda weird (inattentive, brusque) to us, but it was a busy night.

Farm Egg Shakshouka

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Awesome Avocado Toast.

The Abbey

3.8(348 reviews)

1.9 mi•Porter Square

They make a good burger! I can't speak for any other dishes. Drinks are well priced and good. The…read morekitchen and bar stay open later than everything else in the neighborhood!

This is a solid place and a good choice for a group. I came with a large group (14 or so folks) and…read morethe menu offered good variety to satisfy varied tastes and needs. I personally ordered the sweet potato gnocchi. It was a generous portion and I left satisfied. Folks around me ordered drinks and mocktails, and everyone seemed to enjoy the them. Our water glasses were kept filled which I really appreciated. The service could have been more attentive. When we asked about the check and if it would be possible to split it up, the response we got made it clear that it would be a major pain to do that, so we just handled it ourselves via Venmo etc. I'd give it 3.5 if that were an option.

Downstairs seating area

Bison bolognese

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Cool artwork in the upstairs seating area

Ball Square Cafe

4.3(1.3k reviews)

1.6 mi

Ball Square Cafe catered my son's grad party this past Friday night. Mike the owner/operator was…read moregreat to work with, friendly and knowledgeable. He made suggestions and calculated the proper amount of food with great pricing. He was professional, and delivered the food timely even though he had a difficult commute through the city. I ordered chicken parm, tremendous!! Good size cutlets and prepared perfectly! Chicken, ziti, broc was creamy and very tasty! Sausage, peppers and onions, a hit Meatballs were like Mom's. Took me back to her kitchen!! They were large and tender, really good. Thank you Mike for your service and great food. Third time we used you and every time was a great experience.

Good: glorious morning breakfast sandwich (no cheese), traditional two egg breakfast and strawberry…read moreshortcake waffle (deconstructed). I liked my breakfast sandwich but the potatoes were very oily and soggy. Service: helpful but place was busy. Ambiance: large space with lots of tables. Parking: difficult street parking.

Reuben Sandwich

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Five Horses Tavern

3.7(923 reviews)

1.9 mi•Davis Square

We were part of a large group (12 diners) for a pre-wedding dinner/party…read more Except for the couple getting married, I believe the rest of our party were the only out-of-towners dining that evening. This is a pub-type atmosphere with a full-service, large bar serving cocktail specials and a gazillion draft beer options. There is a street-side patio if you wish to watch the people and cars at Davis Square. Five Horses serves American comfort food, and they do a pretty good job serving up their offerings. I ordered the steak tips, and they were OK. They were served Med/rare, as ordered, but they did need a bit more seasoning. Plus one ordered a steak salad, and it was OK. They were pretty frugal with the protein, and it came with an abundance of tomatoes. Another guest split a cobb salad it arrived without some ingredients, like bacon. Other diners stated that their dinners were excellent, so 4 stars seems about right. Even though they were very busy, our table was well taken care of throughout the evening. If I lived here, this would be in my rotation for a brew or two, catch a game, and enjoy a burger.

If you find yourself in Boston, hop the red line to Somerville and head to Five Horses. Their fish…read moreand chips are impressively delicious as is their extensive bar/cocktail menu. The atmosphere exudes "happy" hour. Shout out to our server, Brian, for making it a little extra happy with his banter and suggestions on drinks. I can see why this is a popular spot for locals on a Friday night.

Eye catching tap handle display

Biscuits and gravy with mimosa flight.

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Menu with my dirty martini and husband's Negroni

Forge Baking Company

3.9(276 reviews)

1.5 mi

A great espresso, a delicious pastry, and a welcoming staff that made it an overall great…read moreexperience. Didn't get to try it, but the bread looked tasty.

Forge has the BEST breakfast sandwiches and the vibes here are great. I order The Dane ( Egg,…read moreCheddar, Muhammara, feta & Spinach ) which was more savory and The Teele (Maple Butter, Chicken Sausage, Egg & Cheddar) which was more on the sweet side. I also got an iced vanilla latte which was delicious! They have a great retail area which I actually got my mom a CHEMEX pour over coffee maker for Christmas, shop local!!

Ham And Cheese Croissant

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Pastry area

Juliet

4.1(435 reviews)

1.1 mi

Sixth visit to Juliet with friends. The food is always excellent and the service is top notch…read more Reservations are highly recommended.

After doing some digging on Yelp and IG, I narrowed down our breakfast, brunch or lunch spot to…read morecome here! I drove from NY to Cambridge to spend quality time with my daughter and post-celebrate her birthday. So after dropping my bags off at my kid's apt, I figured I'd call Juliet and see if I could lock down a table. Unfortunately, the only seats available were at the counter. Not a problem- we were cool with that. Buttttt....after relaxing in her apt for a bit, I lost track of time and ended up missing that window. Fast-forward to when we were FINALLY here. Let me say- Josh, the host, came through and managed to find us a table! THANK YOUUUU! There's something for every eating lifestyle plus, there are hot and cold beverages, mocktails and brunch cocktails. Our server, Medha, was awesome! We asked for her thoughts on a few dishes and what we appreciated most was that she kept it all the way real! No sugarcoating or just telling us what she thought we wanted to hear- just straight-up honesty. I went with the three-slice Gruyère and mozzarella grilled cheese with a side salad and some seasoned breakfast potatoes. That grilled cheese was good- the bread had those toasted, golden-brown edges with just the right amount of crunch when you bit into it. And the cheese was perfectly melted and gooey. My kid ordered the chilaquiles and I'm not even going to lie... I liked her dish better than mine! It wasn't because my grilled cheese wasn't hitting- it actually was- but those chilaquiles and the seasoning were on point and every bite had flavor. So instead of just tossing some plain tortilla chips on the plate and calling it a day, they actually seasoned those chips with like a seasoned salt. That extra touch made those chips pop. Juliet didn't disappoint! Nice food, lots of menu choices and great service- that's what I'm talking about. The only slight negative was my almost flavorless lavender and thyme mocktail that tasted nothing like it. But big shoutout to Josh for finding us a table and Medha for keeping it real.

Classy back area of the restaurant and bar / Jan 2026

French onion soup

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Seating Area

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Marcus D.

9 years ago

Been here once before and it was great, but this time around it was really horrible. Part of our order were blueberry pancakes, scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese and scrambled eggs with swiss cheese. The pancakes came plain with no blueberries and both orders of eggs came with no cheese. Now...I'm not mad at the mistake, everyone makes mistakes every now and then....it was the fix that rubbed us wrong. They brought the pancakes back with blueberries on top of them (instead of making blueberry pancakes fresh) and brought my eggs back plain, with a separate plate with three slices of swiss cheese on it. I had to explain to them to make the pancakes with the blueberries IN them, and to melt the cheese ON the eggs. What they did to rectify the order the first time expressed to me a total lack of caring about their service. Nobody ever came out to express an apology for the shoddy "fix" which, to me, was worse than the initial mistake. We won't be going back to this place. read more

Edvania V.

238

6 years ago

Great place and great service. I love the cheese bread and coffee. Sugar cane is amazing . You should try. I recommend this place to everyone who's is a cheese bread lover read more

Nick D.

4 years ago

Good food if you have a lot of time to wait around for them to do EVERYTHING BUT help you.

David T.

11 years ago

Great

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