Brunch spots are a dime a dozen these days, but finding one that actually delivers on the hype is a rare feat. Milkweed manages to stand out in a crowded scene by focusing on what matters most: incredibly fresh and flavorful food. The menu spans breakfast, brunch, and lunch with a level of seasoning that hits the mark every time. These are my favorites so far: -The Sweet Dutch Baby: A crowd-pleaser that manages to be both airy and indulgent. - Corned Beef Hash: Super fresh and flavorful. You get an entire roasted roma tomato. - Cheesy Spinach Omelette: Simple, fresh, and very cheesy. - The iced coffees and teas are well-crafted as well. - For those looking for a lighter start, they offer great "healthier" alternatives like smoothies and loaded fruit and yogurt bowls, making it an easy choice for groups with different dietary preferences. The Experience The atmosphere is very homey. Staff are friendly. Place is clean and doesn't have that diner stickiness. The service can be a bit of a rollercoaster. There are moments when it feels like you've faded into the background or been forgotten entirely. But the food is worth the wait. If you're looking for a quick "in-and-out" meal, this might not be the place. But if you value high-quality, delicious brunch offerings and don't mind a slower pace, Milkweed is a local gem that delivers where it counts. read more

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I'd give this a 3.8 but Yelp doesn't let you do that. Pretty spacious place with ample seating and parking which is huge. Very friendly service. What we ordered: - Strawberry Nutella French Toast: 3/5, this was a lot better the first time I had it. This time it was super dry and the strawberries were very bruised and mushy - Savory Dutch pancake: 5/5, such an interesting dish, very filling, generous portions of eggs/burrata/prosciutto - Mushroom Florentine omelet: 5/5, my mom absolutely loved it. Said they were generous with the toppings cooked in. - Tater tot casserole: 3/5, guest said it was average but wish there was more egg in it - Corn beef hash: 4.5/5, guest said it was real, high quality corn beef hash (versus from a can). Took 1/2 point off because the eggs weren't cooked perfectly. We liked the vibes of this place and the creative dishes, will definitely be back to try new things. read more

Milkweed - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Fantastic food, served by an informative and knowledgeable wait staff. Wonderful brunch choices! read more

Newer brunch and all around solid American fare restaurant in the Dorchester area. A casual, but warm and friendly welcoming atmosphere with pleasant staff. There is lot parking available and it is walk-in only for now. This is their second location. I was excited to see they offer smoothies including a green-based one, and you can select what liquid you'd like mixed in. I was a little surprised it came iced, but it was tasty all the same. I got mine with coconut water, you can also add in protein powder and etc to customize it even more. The bar tender shared that the specials change every few days. There were multiple brunch items we wanted to try, but I started off with their Dutch pancake (similar to a popover), and he got a chorizo Benefict. The meats left a little bit of a weird after taste, but overall the food was good and we're definitely returning to try more items. Great spot for small or mid-sized groups! read more

Milkweed - House coffee and milk - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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It is a lovely place for brunch. This location is nice as it is part of a strip mall and has a parking lot. We went for Saturday brunch and only had a 10-15 min wait. The staff were kind and efficient. I got the huevos rancheros. The corn tortilla was fresh with a runny egg. The sauces on top provided a great tangy flavor the the savoriness of the dish. I add some cholula for some extra spice and it was great. Would love to come again to try the other things on the menu. read more

Milkweed - huevos rancheros - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

I came on new year's day at ~12pm and got the last open table. Service was pretty slow, but i didn't mind. The iced latte was not good -- it was watery and acidic. The food was good, but wasn't anything crazy. Most of the food in the morning madness was standard breakfast food, but the pancake was pretty yummy (mainly because it tasted like it was fried in butter haha). The pistachio cream on the french toast was also very nice and it was crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. I believe this location is relatively new, so it is very nice inside. read more

Milkweed - pistachio cream french toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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This is such a cute looking place. There are booths, long tables and an extensive bar. The bar was built to hang a handbag or backpack with hooks near every seat. There are electric outlets to charge your phone or plug in your laptop. This is a nice feature that more restaurants need to have. I had the fruit and yogurt bowl. It had a great number of kind of fruits, a nice granola and Greek yogurt. The thing I didn't like was how much honey they drizzled over the fruit. The fruit was naturally sweet and a smaller amount of honey would give it flavor but not overpower it. My husband had the steak and cheese scramble. Although he liked it, it would have been better if they offered a regular egg scramble with vegetables. They only off that with egg whites. Our friend had the grilled vegetable gyro which she enjoyed. The need to constantly include a starch can detract from those dishes where people are watching their carbs. There was a statement t on each menu to limit any changes to a dish to one change. This makes it difficult for someone who has allergies along with strong dislikes. They have a nice big parking lot which is great for patrons. It is set back on a major street and that makes it quieter. A very nice place to eat. read more

Milkweed - The eating bar - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

It was packed here and the parking lot is really small but clearly it gets busy here for a reason! Honestly rounding up from 3.5 stars because my meal was mediocre at best, the standout was the smoothie. My friend enjoyed her pancakes which you can't really mess up anyways but i would say my expectations were a bit too high from the reviews i saw but if anything i would just recommend against the hash. read more

Milkweed - Hash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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The place looks nice and spacious, but the service needs to do better. We waited 20 minutes for the waitress and after somebody else took our order she ignored our table. Food was good, but the service left me with a bad taste for this place. I WILL NOT REVISIT. read more

So we were staying nearby in Quincy, MA and decided to check this place out since it had some healthy options. And OMG we were pleasantly surprised and quite frankly, amazed at the tasty food, hospitable service, AND very clean and hustling-bustling atmosphere of this restaurant. We had breakfast skillets that were amazing! They were so tasty and full of flavor. Even the fruit was unusually sweet and on point. And the quesadilla - very, very Yummy. I also had a smoothie with double protein, and it was actually something so tasty, I'd love to drink it on any given day, not just for the nutrient benefit, but for the refreshing feeling I got afterwards!! I highly suggest this place for your breakfast, brunch and lunch needs! read more

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Had a friend take me to this new spot in Boston apparently they have a few spots in the Boston area. But this location is new. From first walking in this place it had a cool vibe & a cool atmosphere. All the food I saw looked fresh, clean & looked really good. I thought the menu wasn't too pricey & very affordable in price. Food also came out in a timely manner, even though it was busy. Food tasted really good and I would definitely recommend this place if you're in the area.. owner seemed very friendly & was paying attention on what was going on inside his restaurant. Thanks Craig for sharing this cool spot W/me after an awesome weekend in Boston for the wu-Tang concert...!!! Go this place out read more

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Those pancakes stacked high, what a dream With caramel latte supreme Each fluffy bite soared I couldn't afford To leave--best dang breakfast I've seen​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ read more

Food and service was good would definitely come back again for breakfast or lunch . Had the chocolate chip pancakes delicious but definitely you could split. read more

The atmosphere and the food was amazing. The food portion sizes would definitely generous and I definitely left feeling a lot fatter than I am LOL. My family also enjoyed the food there too. My best suggestion is try to get there early cuz it gets packed really quickly read more

This location is new, and they were busy on a Sunday. The ambiance was great this location is much bigger than the one over by longwood. I got the lucky charm pancakes and loved them. Something I wouldn't get next time is my tea, but I think it's just because I don't like hibiscus. Service was friendly and fast read more

Milkweed - Lucky charm pancakes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

I like this new location. They have free parking and more space. Right now they just do breakfast, brunch, and lunch. read more

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Amazing !!! Stopped here on a whim and not expecting much. I figured it would be some type of diner meal. Instead I had the most delicious Dutch baby pancake served crispy on the frying pan with fresh fruit. Super light lemon ricotta. Not too syrupy sweet. It was all fresh ingredients and cooked to perfection. I will def be back read more

We had a fantastic experience! The vegetarian egg white scramble was absolutely delicious--flavorful and perfectly complemented by the basil pesto. My husband had the smash burger on gluten-free toast with coleslaw and loved every bite. The food was beautifully plated and full of flavor. The service was just as impressive. Santiago, our server, was incredibly attentive, and every staff member we encountered was warm and kind. We were greeted by another gentleman when we first arrived who made us feel so welcome--it really set the tone for the whole meal. Such a wonderful addition to the neighborhood. I highly recommend it--we'll definitely be back! read more

Milkweed - Vegetarian Egg White Scramble with gluten free toast. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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Came here this morning with my husband service was great food was delicious. Only complaint is the booths are a little tight if you're on the plus side. I had the traditional French toast with a side of sausage and bacon my husband had the tomato soup and we both really enjoyed our food. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Recommend by my brother actually so several siblings went for brunch. Honestly, food was exceptional and the staff was very welcoming and friendly. Definitely recommend!! read more

It's always a good meal, breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I used to frequent their Boston restaurant until they opened in Dorchester. There is plenty of parking for the Morrissey Boulevard location! read more

I'm never disappointed when I go there, food is great, staff is friendly, service is quick, but it gets busy on weekends and certain parts of the day, as far as I'm concerned, it's worth the wait. It's a cozy place to grab breakfast lunch or dinner. Prices are reasonable, portions are great, read more

10/10 French toast 8/10 the cheesy bacon omelette , at first I wasn't feeling it but I'm unsure why 1/10 Banana nut coffee ... sorry McKenna's still has the best in my book ( haven't been in years but still #1 ) I also noticed that a lot of people had smoothies so I'm going to have to try some of those in the future but overall this location is bigger and the sun shines right in.... I'll be back for sure! They also have a strong them here ... most places don't have a team like this and it's refreshing to see that old school movement back. 10/10 on the service yall :) read more

Place is bomb. Both locations are great! Great Food, Great Coffee and Great Service! Can't go wrong with anything you order. read more

Milkweed - Morning Madness-Eggs,Bacon,Sausage,Ham and French Toast. I subbed out ham and did a chocolate chip pancake. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Absolutely loved my breakfast!!! The Nutella strawberry French toast was the best, perfectly sweet, and indulgent without being overwhelming. The oatmeal was warm, comforting, and a great balance to the meal. Definitely coming back read more

Milkweed - This Nutella strawberry French toast with oatmeal on the side is soooo goood - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

The service was very fast! A nice breakfast spot in dorchester. A cute restaurant perfect for a quick brunch bite. I got the crispy bacon omelette. It didn't really taste like an omelette. I would come back to try something else, such as the lucky charm pancakes. But it's worth checking out! read more

Milkweed - Crispy bacon omelette - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Guess I made it back the next day! I got the avocado toast today and it was good but interesting. Not sure if I'd get it again because it was loaded with cottage cheese more than avocado. My friend ordered the shakshuka and enjoyed it. I can't wait to try more things in the future! read more

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I live in the area and visited for the first time in hopes of finding a new brunch spot. Sadly disappointed. For two people, our check was 80 dollars and the food can only be described as "average diner food" at best. We should've went to a dennys tbh. It'd be cheaper and probably taste the same. Each dish was a minimum of like 18 dollars. When we entered, instead of greeting us, the girl at the host stand just stared at us expressionless and waited for us to be like... "um... table for 2 please?" She remained annoyed and said nothing and just walked over to the table we were meant to sit at. So... that was... weird. The rest of our interactions with staff were similar. They just seemed pissed off at you for... no reason? We ordered shakshuka with falafel and when it came with meatballs instead, we asked if it could be changed and the server literally sighed and was like "I guess I'll have to go check". Again. Annoyed expression. No apology. Seemed bothered we even asked for help. I'm like... what is happening that everyone is in such a bad mood.... It wasn't crowded either so I'm just genuinely confused. I saw a picture of their "lucky charms latte" on instagram and was excited to try. And this is when I learned the hard way that this place just labels items with a fancy and expensive sounding name and then just serves you something else. I thought it's universal that a latte is milk with 2 shots of espresso and maybe some flavoring? What we got was iced coffee with milk in it (no flavoring at all) and then they just add whipped cream with lucky charms marshmallows on top. This cost 7 dollars. The person with me ordered the "hot sugar cookie latte" and it was likewise regular coffee with a splash of milk and whipped cream with cookie sprinkles on top. I ordered one of their specials which was a "white truffle mushroom toast" which ended up being cold wet mushrooms on top of scrambled eggs and soggy bread. If there was any white truffle flavor added it was not apparent while eating. If the food cost half as much this review would be closer to 3 stars. But the staff being so aggressively annoyed from the very jump to the mislabeled dishes that only *sound* like they're going to be high quality when in actuality you're getting pretty basic diner food is why we'll never come back. We felt scammed! read more

Great for breakfast lunch and brunch plus the prices are reasonable service which I love great you with smile

Portions were great, tasted great, everyone was nice, service was crazy fast. Coffee was great as well. I will definitely come back read more

Milkweed - 2 eggs scrambled with chicken sausage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Breakfast was good. Who is the dumb a$$ that bought coffee mugs the size of a beer mug or a damn coffee pot. Seriously, who wants to drink out of a freaking vase. Get a normal small or medium size coffee cup & I might be back. Until then, heading to Sweet Life. read more

Food options are varied and there is something for everyone. Easy to mix and match, you can add a single pancake or French toast to anything which I love. Have tried 15+ menu items and never felt disappointed in the main. The potatoes are a bit plain, that's my ONLY complaint. Great for kids and families. read more

Excellent service and food. Home made corn beef hash was very good and the refillable coffee will keep me awake the rest of the day. read more

Milkweed - Corned beef hash - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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Only thing that was good about my experience was the new location. The one in Roxbury does well, this one may need some time to get itself together. Food advertised as a pancake but was more like a crepe ( response from staff was like oh well). The eggs were salty, probably accidentally....... Again newly opened and food experiences can vary. However care and responsiveness to customer experience goes a long way. read more

Well, the price of eggs must still be up I think I Barely had one scrambled egg in my breakfast burrito if that ! Although it was tasty and made well, it sure wasn't worth $15 I can guarantee there is more egg in a McDonald's sausage burrito for 249 than their breakfast burrito read more

great ambiance especially for the area. very cute and staff is very friendly. the steak and cheese scramble was delicious!

The food is beyond delicious, the staff is fantastic and it's such a cute spot . The breakfast awesome i got morning madness scrambled eggs cheese home fries french toast bacon sausage. read more

Newly opened spinoff from the Mission Hill Boston location. Excellent food, attentive service, very family friendly and handi-capped accessible. Ample parking and an overall fantastic experience. Our party of 4 had breakfast and everyone raved about it. Thank you, Dave Cawley, for your especially kind and caring of our group by you and your staff! read more

The Smashburger was a soggy mess of fried onions over 2 overcooked burgers and the fries were below average. I won't go back.

This place is mid at best. The food isnt great and the service is awful. The wait staff stands around talking and it take forever to get the wait staff to come back. We ordered a refill on drinks and after waiting for 10 min I look over to see my waitress eating. Zero stars do not recommend the one on Morrissey blvd read more