Looking for a cute lil place to meet a coworker for breakfast before a flight back home and stumbled across Milkweed as a growing & popular spot! I will say goddamn if you don't take public transport or live in the area, parking is LESS than ideal so definitely plan ahead of time if you're driving. I was starving so got the Morning Madness - a good amount of everything, 10/10 french toast, potatoes and proteins (eggs & meats). My friend got the lucky charms pancakes and boy did I get a lot of social media loves on that! Both were delicious, coffee was delicious, bathrooms were clean and easily accessible. Highly recommend - whenever I'm back in the area will have to return! read more

Milkweed - Lucky charm pancakes!!! What a beauty - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Finally visited this famous brunch place! We had to wait for 45 minutes to get in Here are the dishes we tried: 1. Country Fried Chicken Sandwich - Toasted brioche bun, coleslaw, sliced empire apple, spiced pickle, ranch, fries. An absolute must-try! We never thought Apple and chicken would go together so well! 2. Salmon/Crab Cakes - Cheesy grits, scrambled eggs, scallions, chopped tomato, chipotle aioli. The cakes were bursting with flavour. If you like seafood, you'll love it! 3. ⁠Skillet Cookie - Skillet baked, double chocolate chip, vanilla ice cream, caramel sauce, powdered sugar. A heaven for those with a sweet tooth! I couldn't stop gorging on this one 4. ⁠Chocolate chip Pancakes - Served with maple syrup and butter. A classic. Overall, we certainly like the place. It's a cute date spot and the ambiance is adorned with yellow lights. The tables are a little small for a group of 4 but the food compensates it! read more

Milkweed - Chocolate Chip Pancake - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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There's always a long line here so I had highhh expectations. It was certainly worth the visit! The tator tots were so loaded with meat and cheese and sauce, I feel like I could've had this as my meal, yuuuummy! My shakshuka was pretty big portion wise, so I wish I had just a little more bread to eat with it. Otherwise, great restaurant for catching up with friends over brunch! read more

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Came here for breakfast with my girlfriend last weekend. I was very impressed to say the least. I got a delicious ice coffee to start my meal and then a steak tip style skillet. The service was great considering how busy this place was the entire time I was there. The ambiance is great as well. It's a little tight and cramped inside but it's not overwhelming. Over all I had a great experience and look forward to coming back! read more

Milkweed - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Milkweed met my expectations. Decent waitlist on a Sunday morning/afternoon. Seems to be a well know spot for the locals. If you're interested in getting on the waitlist, I recommend using the waitlist feature here on Yelp. Will cut your wait time down as you head to the restaurant. Staff was friendly and all suited in their chic, Milkweed branded uniforms (sweats or baseball jerseys). Seating available both inside and outside, my party opted for inside given the breezy fall afternoon. We were in the middle of the restaurant and I'm rather tall, I would have preferred a booth but I took what was available (a brother was hungry!) Very well organized menu separated by type of meal (breakfast, brunch, lunch/dinner, drinks/sweets). I had the shashuka (first time ever trying this dish) and they hit that nail on the head. I was afraid the tomato would have been too much but it was prepared with perfection! The sauce was nice and hot, peppers were fresh and crunch and the Challah bread with falafel was a savory delight. Also splurged on the steak and eggs and they just get it. Serving sizes were perfect for a party of 2 to share. Only had water and orange juice as we are practicing Sober October haha Can't wait to visit again! Thank you Milkweed for such a great dining experience. read more

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Expensive but delicious gone 3 times in my first semester. A little loud in the restaurant and expect a 15 min wait

I heard so many good things about this place, so I was excited to try it. Here's my review based on food, service, and atmosphere. Food (3/5) - I was expecting to be WOWWWED by the food and I just wasn't. I ordered the Morning Madness and got double bacon with sausage instead of the trio of meat. I only received two pieces of bacon (thought it would be 4) and two sausage links (I was told they had Patties). The bacon was okay and the sausage was average. It also came with scrambled eggs and French toast. I opted for the strawberry Nutella French toast and that was pretty good, but I was still underwhelmed. I also got a side of brussel sprouts and they were cooked perfectly texture wise, but lacked flavor. Service (3/5) - I sat at the bar and service was pretty average. I wish my waiter checked on me, I had to flag him down for my bill and a class of water. Atmosphere (4/5) - The ambiance and location of the place was cool. read more

Milkweed - Morning Madness - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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This was a nice, relaxing place to have a bite to eat. Sat outside for an afternoon late lunch. Milkweed was packed but we were seated right away. Outside, our choice. Started with a fantastic coconut tequila cocktail. Sprinkled with coconut around the rim, sweet flavor start to finish without the overpowering taste. The Powerbowl is a terrific salad loaded with quinoa, avocado, mixed greens, roasted beets, roasted sweet potato, candied pumpkin seeds, chick peas, dried cranberries, avocado-lime dressing. I'm not a huge lime dressing guy so had it on the side. Big fan of the salmon burger. Not to fishy tasting, It's panko breaded and fried salmon cake patty, sliced cucumber, chipotle dressed cole slaw, fries. Fries were excellent too. The ok meal was the falafel gyro. It had cabbage, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, tahini, ful, fries. Solid overall. read more

Cute ambiance! Brightly lit with modern tables and cute photos hanging around of colorful pancakes drizzled in syrup etc. Though notably there is no air conditioning (was dying from the heat in an unusually warm Boston summer). Was sweltering and humid with just an overhead fan that did not do much to cool the restaurant. Food wise, I really liked the salmon cakes! They came with very smooth cheesy grits, scrambled eggs, chopped tomatoes, and a delicious aioli. The eggs were a bit on the salty side but still very good. The tomatoes added a nice freshness. We also had the truffle fries which were covered with flakey Parmesan cheese. Others in my group ordered the turkey BLT (average), French toast (reportedly very good) and Brussels sprouts (I usually am not a fan of any Brussel sprout but everyone else thought they were roasted very well). The salmon cakes were very tasty! Overall rating probably closer to 4.5/5. read more

Milkweed - Salmon cakes - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I was told this place has the best brunch in Boston but I was quite underwhelmed when I came here. I ordered the Cubano sandwich which came with a side of fries. The sandwich itself had pretty good flavor but the bottom was a little soggy and oily which wasn't very pleasant. The fries were quite standard and the dish overall was just alright. My friend ordered the strawberry and Nutella French toast and thought it was really good. I did try a bit of hers and thought it was quite good. The Nutella and strawberries combine together to make a really good flavor and the French toast is done well too. Overall, as the best brunch in Boston it's definitely not up to the standard. read more

Milkweed - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Had a bacon egg cheese sandwich on a croissant. Oh also an iced latte. Much better than last review. I want to get milkweed into my fold again! read more

You come for what they are offering. This is an establishment who hasn't put a lot into their decor but it doesn't matter- they are pumping out good food and people are here for it! Table of three on a Saturday afternoon, around 12:30pm, 45 minute wait. No worries, kid was taking a nap in the backseat. Worked out perfectly! We got inside and my Mom stated she was the oldest person in the restaurant (and she was right- this is a Boston hipster location that looked like college kids are drawn too.) Doesn't bother me! We split the sirloin mac and cheese, a chicken empanada and a Milkweed burrito. The sirloin mac and cheese is where it is at folks! It's $19 but it's worth it. The savory blue cheese flavor, the chunk of sirloin smothered in cheese... just order it! The burrito... it was a good size for $10 but nothing special. The empanada, my 10 year old loved it. I have to say I thought it needed a little more seasoning. I looked at other peoples plates and this place is pushing out some good looking food! I would suggest giving it a shot! This place is 3.5 Stars in my Yelp book! read more

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We live down the street from Milkweed and have seen the long lines for brunch, so had to see what the hype was all about. I would have to say, definitely a good brunch staple spot. Tip: Get on the Yelp Waitlist to beat the lines. We loved getting the Strawberry Nutella French Toast: it was definitely a great dish - huge pieces of warm, heavenly, airy french toast caked in nutella, and strawberries. The Sashuka was just alright - definitely felt like it had fewer spices than normal and more of a dish overpowered by just a can of tomatoes. Will have to come back to try more dishes and the cocktail/coffee menu. read more

Milkweed - Shashuka with meatballs - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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It was delicious the one time I was able to eat there. Would love to try again - but we aren't a fan of a long wait. Would love it if it were possible to make a reservation - or be added to the waitlist via yelp... read more

They are quick with service and have solid food. Their coffee is the best part of the experience you don't want to skip the coffee! Pancake pic posted is amazing. read more

Milkweed - Baby Dutch pancakes - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I love this place. The menu is unique, and affordable. Great for small groups, always been pretty busy when I go (it's that good)!

This is a very cute place for brunch! However the wait is always longgg so definitely get on the Yelp waitlist ahead of time, plus expect the wait to be longer than the estimated one they give. For food get the SALMON CAKES! The grits, the eggs, the salmon are all perfectly paired. The sirloin mac n cheese has really nice texture with a slight crispiness and of course cheesiness. The nutella and strawberry french toast is very much what you'd expect it to be, and the spanish omelette is good but nothing special. Corned beef hash satisfies cravings. The buttermilk fried chicken has great fries but the chicken is very dry. Have always had a nice experience here once the wait is over, only odd thing is they don't have any tap water - only bottled. But check this place out if you want a nice brunch! read more

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A friend of mine chose this place for us to go to for brunch on a Saturday morning. She attempted to make a reservation, but unfortunately, they don't take reservations. They do, however, take call ahead seating - which we didn't really know until we had already arrived only to find out there was quite a long wait to get seated for a party of 5. This place gets a ton of hype from various social media platforms and for good reason, at least partly. Parking is a bit of a challenge and it does get a bit noisy. Aside from that it was really good. I went with the server's recommendation and I don't remember what it was called but it had like all the meats (ham, sausage, and bacon) along with home fries and french toast. I'm not sure the syrup quantity that came in the plastic container was the appropriate quantity, but I suppose I understand this new norm in these covid times. I could've asked for more I'm sure, but I just went with it. Everyone really enjoyed their meals and the cocktails as well. It might be a tad overhyped and I'm not sure it's worthy of the amount of time that one can expect to wait, especially on a busy Saturday morning. read more

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Updating my review since experiencing far better dishes since my last visit: Ambiance: weekdays are the way to go if you can do so Service: Approachable yet servers are nuanced enough to leave you alone when in fury of a damn good conversation with an old friend Food: (see for yourself. see attchd) Salmon Cakes were as crunchy as hoped for, not dry inside, perfect balance of contrasting textures with the not overly glutenous mashed potatoes Tips: - Your (introverted) experience will be vastly determined by which day of the week you are serviced - Don't listen when the server recs the Morning Madness. (yeah.. its great as a post party got wasted now hung over meal. but if seeking a well executed dish that truly represents the best of this establishment, try the dishes that make your mouth water under Food images instead read more

Milkweed - Add a splash of hot sauce to the aioli and you'll have Magic - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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We went to Milkweed on a Tuesday night and there was no wait. Previously we've tried to get in for brunch but there's always a massive line and wait, so that was a nice surprise! We ordered the Power Bowl and the Salmon Thai Green Curry. The Power Bowl was fine, but pretty expensive for a salad and some of the lettuce was going bad. In the breakfast version you can also have eggs on it and I would've appreciated that in the dinner version too. The Salmon Thai Green Curry was super delicious and flavorful - would definitely order that again. Would definitely recommend coming here on a weeknight to skip the crowds! read more

Milkweed - Power Bowl - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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What is going on Milkweed! :( I used to love this place and considered it my go-to spot for brunch, but my recent experience was deeply disappointing. The service was poor and inattentive, and it felt like we were being ignored for most of our brunch. The food options were very limited with menu staples being "out" like the grilled muffin...it was nothing compared to what I'm used to, and the quality just wasn't the same. And the attitude of the server was unhelpful, I've worked in the service industry...I understand that not every day is a day where you are in a good mood and a lot can affect it dealing with challenging people. But I can't have to get up any get my own utensils, my own napkins, my own condiments...because no one is paying attention. I genuinely felt I didn't recognize the place I've been to over a dozen times. I ordered the omelette and it also tasted nothing like the delicious meals I've had here before. While I understand we arrived towards the end of brunch, it shouldn't have affected the overall experience to this extent. It's disheartening to see one of my favorite places take such a downturn. I hope they can address these issues and return to their former glory. read more

Milkweed is my favorite brunch place in Roxbury and it's always a joy to go back! This time we got the buttermilk fried chicken and it was one the best things on their menu. I'll definitely be back to try other things on their menu! read more

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I really wanted to like this place and I've been wanting to try it out for forever, but I didn't have the best experience. I put my name on the Yelp waitlist and it said around a 60 minute wait on a Saturday 12pm. I was 26th in line. 90 minutes later I was 6th in line, THEN all of a sudden I was no longer on the waitlist. I was hungry, and just waited 90 minutes for nothing so of course I'm frustrated. I told the person who was handling the reservations and he said unfortunately someone took my table, BUT he made it right and sat me right away. For this I am very grateful. I had a feeling someone took it because 1 hour into waiting it said 3 people when I only made it for 2 people, and it said I already checked in with the host when I never did. I am just glad he was able to accommodate. Service was average; not great but not terrible. After 25 minutes of waiting for food they brought out the wrong order. 10 minutes later we finally get our food. The eggs in my shakshuka were overcooked, and were like hard boiled eggs. Overall the food was really good, and unfortunately that was the only thing good about my experience. read more

Milkweed - Meatball Shakshuka - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Sunday brunch time is dangerous here because there is a LONG WAIT. You can call them, but they are so busy that they won't be able to pick up your call. Thankfully, it was close to my friend's apartment, so we ordered in person to do takeout. However, the wait for the food was pretty long, and there were so many people waiting for their food or waiting to get seated. The food, however, did not disappoint. The Shakshuka was a great amount of food, and the tomato sauce was seasoned very well. The pepper, meatballs, and feta cheese went along very well together with the bread. read more

Milkweed - Shakshuka - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

It sucks, that I can't leave a review for the actual location I visited today, but its all the same company. I have been to the location on Tremont St in Boston, although it is small, I had no complaints about service or the food. The new location that I visit today in Dorchester on Morrissey Blvd. I was very disappointed in the food and the service, the ambiance wasn't bad, it was more spacious than the other location. We were seated between 10:45 and 11am before the lunch crowd, I was looking forward to having a late breakfast. Well to sum it up, I had breakfast for lunch because by the time I received my food it was after 12 noon. We first were seating at a table that was extra rocky, as we found out from other patrons, that it was their problem as well, you just have to find a table that was less rocky. One patron said they just had their male partner level it by the partner keeping the weight on his side while eating. The waitress tried to assist and level the table by using napkins, but it didn't help, so we choose a different seat that was steady. Now we are seating at a steady table by our waitress, it took entirely too long for us to be served water and place our order, and no there wasn't a wait staff shortage. I received my food, as soon as I spread the butter on my french toast, I see a long piece of hair in my food, my partner summoned someone over to show them, they took my plate and now I have to wait longer for them to remake it, as my partner is trying not to be rude by eating, I told him to continue before his food gets cold. I will say I am glad they remade it vs, just taking the food back in the kitchen and removing the hair and bringing it back to me. The remade dish was missing cheese from my eggs which I noticed as the waitress was placing the food in front of me. I said there is no cheese on the eggs and before she decided to take the food back, I said it's ok, just make sure I am not charged for the cheese, but I was disappointed because of the no cheese. I had just asked for a glass of ice water. why did I have to not only wait over 15 minutes to get it but also summon someone over and ask again. I will not comment on the food too much, because I just think today wasn't meant for me to be there or my food choice was trash, but for the price of the food, I think they can do a little better with the home fries, and the bacon. The home fries was fried potatoe dices with uncooked scallions placed on top, no seasoning what so ever, and the bacon, lets say they need to cook it alot more than they did. We all know undercooked food is a risk, especially undercooked pork. My partner didn't complain about his dish, because he said for the most part it was good he just preferred his bacon cooked a lot more. We tried the ice coffee, it looked really good, but the taste wasn't for us, we definitely run on Dunkins... lol well upon finishing my remade breakfast for lunch, we received the check and of course cheese is on the check and I am being charged and extra $2 for cheese, I politely said can you remove the cheese because the remade order did not have cheese, she take the check back and goes to her station and comes back and says, although it says cheese, we didn't charge you for it, she definitely was trying to get over, but my partner politely let her know the item we ordered from the menu was $20 and she could look on the menu herself. She takes the check back goes back to the station and when she returns, the cheese is removed from the check and we are charged the correct price. Now my experience with the service and the food was so bad, I wasn't going to leave a tip, but I am not built like that so I left a small tip... $.09 shy of 15% which was decent compared to my experience. "There's no second chances when it comes to making first impressions, so it's best to get it right the first time." I will add although this is the 2nd day for the new location... It's a NO for me. I hope if you do try it, your experience is a much better experience than mine. read more

Milkweed - Morning Madness with substitute of Chicken Sausages - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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It's a long wait on weekend mornings... we get it, brunch is their thing, but it all comes down to 'was it worth it', right? Service: pretty fantastic. Truly. It's what gave this place an extra star for us. I spilled a little coffee on my new white sweater (not the smartest outfit choice anyway). I asked for a Tide pen (taking a shot), and they didn't have one, but soon one other staff member who overheard came over with a towel and hot water - outstanding and so appreciated! Ambiance: also on point - small but cozy little diner setup, feels very neighborhoody :-) Food: average to below-average. We were excited about the dutch baby pancake (one of the best things I've eaten in the past), but this one was super eggy/weirdly fluffy in the middle...texturally just off. My husband got the steak & cheese scramble - first of all, it comes with 4 eggs, he asked if they could make it with just 2, and they said no (he still asked for it to be made with 2 eggs and we paid full price) . The steak was decent, eggs were overcooked...it was fine. Not bad, but fine. We were hoping for more, but would check it out again if we were in the area. read more

Very cute spot with yummy food! Milkweed was the first meal I had in Boston -- my boyfriend and I visited because a friend recommended it. We lucked out because even though it was a Saturday, we were able to be seated right away without a reservation. The interior is aesthetic, though it does not seem consistent (the two halves of the restaurant seemed to have different decor themes). We ordered the Shakshuka and the Spanish omelette. The Shakshuka is like chunky tomato soup with eggs and huge pieces of toast. Both were delicious though a little heavy especially in the morning. The portions are generous and we had a lot to pack home. The waiter made a slight error with my order (I asked for falafels instead of meatballs with the Shakshuka) but when we told him he brought out a plate of falafels on the side for us. They were very nice about it! Highly recommend if you're in the mood for brunch! read more

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Had a wonderful dinner here last night. The staff is professional, and the food is consistently excellent. Highly recommend the seafood platter! The prawns were sweet, and the fish was cooked perfectly. It's a great place for seafood lovers read more

This place gets absolutely slammed on the weekends. Walking in, even at 1PM means at least a 45 minute wait... which we weren't notified of that a table was ready until we walked back in to ask about it after 15 minutes past the ETA. Fried chicken and mac and cheese is exactly what I would expect. I did wish for different options on the menu, but the food I ordered was good. I felt bad for the kitchen staff, as they were taking their lunch breaks in the kitchen. Not sure if they normally go outside when it's not raining, but would hope they get to enjoy a peaceful break. read more

Milkweed - fried wings (spicy) - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Lucky Charms pancakes were delicious! Shakshuka was also top notch! We'll definitely be back because there's other things on the menu we have to try! read more

Milkweed - Shakshuka with meatballs - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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I found this place on yelp and ended up walking almost 2 miles to get there with our kids. Food was fantastic. One had the steak mac & cheese, the rest had breakfast. Every meal was fantastic! Worth the walk!! read more

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Delicious food - have to wait a bit to get a seat, but it is well worth it. Very comfy atmosphere inside!

Helpful tip: Join the waitlist on yelp!! The estimated wait time is pretty accurate. We went on a Saturday with a party of 4 and joined the list at 12:40 pm and did mot get in until 2:20 pm. Also there is 2hr street parking in the one way behind the restaurant . Review: It's a nice small restaurant. There's a good variety of food available on the menu. You definitely need to flag down the waiter if you want something especially for water. For the most part I would say it's a good price-flavor value. Only thing that I regret ordering was the hand cut fries, parmesan, truffle. It was weak in flavor and honestly just tasted like regular fries with a little cheese on top. Rating: Overrated read more

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Coffe is quite diluted. Lack of service as well. Food is slightly below average. Don't order Dutch pancake, that was the worst Dutch pancake I have ever had. Other food are okay, slightly below average. read more

I absolutely love Milkweed's menu for any meal. There are so many amazing items to choose from and it was tough to pick! I started with a pomegranate mimosa that was delightful. For food I had the vegetarian egg white scramble that had 4 eggs, kale, broccoli rabe, garlic, scallions, fresh mozzarella, pesto and sourdough. The eggs were a little bit watery but the flavor was seriously delicious. Im definitely going to start making this at home! I also had a side of the crispiest crunchiest home fries, and we got some chocolate chip pancakes for the table that were perfect. What a great brunch! read more

Milkweed - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

They don't take RSVP- might have a wait during peak hours Went there for lunch on a weekday and had a good time! Cute interior, had a cafe/diner-vibe The menu is quite broad- has something for anyone and everyone. I also thought the prices were reasonable and portions were excellent. I recommend it! Just a little hard to get to if you don't live directly in the area. Seems like a solid brunch spot. read more

Milkweed - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The restaurant was crazy busy at 11:30ish on a Saturday, obviously getting a strong brunch crowd. We came for lunch and had to sit outside because of the crowd, but didn't have to wait for a table as they had a handful open in their outdoor dining section. The outdoor dining area has several tall freestanding heaters, but the one closest to our table "wasn't working". Overall, I'd say that the service was moderately friendly and a little slow. We ordered a Cubano sandwich, the Sirloin mac n' cheese, a grilled cheese, and the Buttermilk fried chicken. Being used to S Florida Cuban food, the Cuban was maybe 7/10. The mac n' cheese was well done - creamy with tender, marinated pieces of sirloin steak throughout. The fried chicken was solid on its own, but the gravy certainly made it a dish I'd order again. The gravy was unique as it wasn't smooth, but had loads of chopped and sautéed onions and chicken sausage. Some of the dinner entrees on the menu are interesting and all of the breakfast items we saw coming out to the brunchers looked quite good. I think next time we come, we'll try a different time of day to sample their other dishes. read more

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Food and service was good. Very busy place. No where to really wait so you'd have to wait outside. read more

Milkweed - Dutch pancakes - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Great addition to the neighborhood. Worth anywait time. The staff was very friendly knowledgeable, gave great recommendations. Its a small more intimate dinning experience. I love that they have "bar" seating right infrint of the chefs as well as some facing outside. I started with a vanilla ice coffee. So good. Not to sweet at all. For my meal I got a special which was gouda grits, cant remember the name if the steak tips and a over easy egg. When I tell you this is so mouth watering. All the flavors together was perfect. The owner even came around talking to patrons which I felt gave it an even more home feeling touch. read more

Milkweed - New American Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I love this place! I had the Shakshouka and it was delicious. Everyone here was so friendly and helpful. Will definitely come here again!