This is a fun cafe in Cambridge. There was a line out the door every time we came to visit. Their…read morecoffee was highly recommended so we came to check it out. Their iced Americano was very good. They were also selling little duck pastries for Easter. That was a nice treat to see in the store. The second time we came here for breakfast. There was a long line out the door again. We managed to order and find a table. We ordered the breakfast egg sandwiches. It came with bacon, cheddar, arugula, tomato, and dijonaise on a milk bun. The dijonnaise did give the sandwich a little kick which was nice. The food was delicious and tasty. I will come here again when I get a chance.

This was so refreshing and cold. The mint and cucumber tasted fresh too it was awesome. Not too…read moresweet but sweet enough to give me energy to power the day The workers were really nice. They kept my drink for me while I went to go use the bathroom lol. Speaking of bathrooms there are two single stall gender neutral ones that are super clean and well kept. Also the interior is huge, lots of people were studying in here

Came in for drinks and was pleasantly surprised to see they had a pretty extensive mocktail menu (5…read moredrinks)! I got a mocktail flight, which is 4 drinks for $12. Only docking one star because I got double charged for one drink, which increased the price about $3 and didn't notice until I got home--make sure you double check your receipts before paying. In order of favorites, I got the Chasing Summer, Pine-or-Faux Colada, Salted Brew, and Noquila Sunrise. The Chasing Summer was delicious--fruity and tasty and super fun. The colada was also great, basically exactly like a pina colada without the alcohol. The salted brew comes with whipped cream on top and is not super sweet itself, but has a chocolatey note and more complex bitter flavor. I normally don't drink coffee but still enjoyed this one. The sunrise was more on the sour side and had a slight smokiness, so I would go for that if you're not as into sweet or bitter drinks.

The food was fine, but breakfast service is painfully slow. You really need to plan on about 90…read moreminutes, which isn't exactly ideal if you're trying to get on the road for a tour or make a business meeting. It's also really expensive for what you get. Honestly, the only reason I'd recommend eating breakfast here is if you're a Hyatt Globalist and it's included. Even then, make sure you have plenty of time to spare. Food was OK. Service was friendly enough. But a 90-minute breakfast at a hotel just doesn't work.

Hidden Gem!! Amazing food and great prices, everything was so fresh. My friend also had their green…read morepapaya salad and it was so fresh and so delicious, caught us off guard. Service was great too, server was super nice. Will be back!

Came to Esmai's for an early dinner with my boyfriend and sat on the outdoor rooftop (we made a…read morereservation). The Highlights: Blush Hour cocktail & Shrimp baos: Easily a 10/10! Absolute must-trys. Calamari: Pretty good, but the sauce really made the dish. The Misses: The Pasta (2/10): Neither of us enjoyed this. The sauce was very watery and lacked flavor--it seemed like it relied on meat juices for flavor, but it just didn't work. Smash Burger: Just an average burger. Hard to mess up, but nothing to write home about. Vibe & Service: The rooftop ambience was nice with staff playing music on a speaker. Wait-staff were very attentive! A huge plus was the owner coming out to check on tables and joke around with guests! Note on space: Upstairs indoor seating seems okay for private events (there was a bridal shower happening while we were there), and downstairs has a classic sit-down/bar feel. Verdict: Total came out to $171 (including tip) for 4 drinks, calamari, baos, pasta, and a burger. If we return, we'd definitely stick to drinks, shrimp baos, and hanging out downstairs!

Overall, I had a positive experience here for a Sunday lunch! Service was very friendly and…read morehelpful, and let us stick around for a while, refilling coffee and water without making us feel rushed. It had the vibe of a bustling diner/cafe with a good bit of seating available. I am vegetarian and have celiac disease (strictly gluten-free), and they had a few options. I went with the vegan meatballs with rice, which they confirmed were gluten-free and not fried in a shared fryer. The tomato sauce and vegan meatballs went well together, were adequately sesoned and savory. The rice felt a little bit dry, but otherwise overall the meal was pretty good.

Overall, the food here was just okay. We got Landwer's Famous Schnitzel, and that was definitely…read morethe highlight of the meal. The chicken was crispy, flavorful, and went really well with the fries. I'd recommend that dish! We also ordered the branzino fillet, but unfortunately it had a much stronger fishy taste and smell than we expected. It didn't taste very fresh to us, so we ended up not eating much of it. Service was also a little slow during our visit. Overall, I liked the schnitzel, but the branzino was disappointing and brought down the experience a bit.

Back in Boston and it was a must that I come to my favorite breakfast spot…read more Cafe weekend is the cutest little spot and service is always good. My daughter and I enjoyed Nutella and strawberry French toast , scrambled eggs and a toasted bagel. We ordered an apple pie cappuccino and an iced strawberry lemonade which were both delicious. I'll be back in a few weeks !

A friend brought me to this Korean coffee shop, saying it was the best coffee in Boston, in her…read moreopinion. It was certainly unique, but the taste was just average for me. Weekend Latte: The biggest difference between this and other lattes is that the coffee is steamed, making it exceptionally rich, smooth, and light, like silk. However, because of this, the coffee is difficult to stir and mix with milk; it's like drinking milk first and then coffee, resulting in a bitter aftertaste. Also, although they give a generous amount of milk, the milk flavor isn't strong enough.

On our day trip to Harvard we spotted this breakfast spot and stumbled in…read more The server that was helping us was genuinely the sweetest woman ever and was so patient with us reading the menu over 100 times to make the hardest decision of all, deciding what to order. All of the food was MIND BLOWING.. and it was very bittersweet because I know once this trip is over I'll likely never be able to eat here again, at least not for a long time anyway. The ambiance gives a very retro 90s pop nostalgia vibe that makes you feel like you're inside of a lava lamp, I loved everything about this place from the Service, to the food, to the decor! Everything was awesome!

This was located directly across from Harvard. We stopped by for a quick breakfast + waited around…read more30 minutes. Personally, I would've preferred more seasoning on my eggs. It's not the best American breakfast I've had but not the worst.

Okay, this might honestly be the BEST latte I've ever had. I loved it so much that I literally went…read moreback to buy another one on the SAME DAY. I was hooked. I got an iced latte with almond milk and black sesame cold foam, and the combination was absolutely incredible. The cold foam has the perfect salty touch, with little bits of sesame seeds that add such a unique texture and flavor. It's rich, nutty, slightly savory, and perfectly balanced without needing any extra sweetness. And just to clarify, that beautiful caramel color you see is NOT caramel! It's the espresso shot. I specifically wanted a drink that wasn't too sweet, and this was perfection. My only recommendation? PLEASE, offer bigger cup sizes I would happily buy a large or even an extra large because this drink is THAT good. Staff: incredibly nice + friendly + professional college students!!!

One of the spots that people kept recommending for good coffee & Bahn mi. overall takeaways: good…read morematcha color & flavor, drinks were not too sweet (which is an Asian compliment!), quaint spot. Would rate 5/5 on drinks, 4/5 on food. We got the customer favorite: iced pandan matcha (with oat milk for preference) -- overall: good matcha color & flavor, pandan was not too sweet, ice ratio was good. My bf really enjoyed this one! I also got the Iced Saigonese -- strong viet coffee, still yummy with the sweetness & the foam on top enhanced the creaminess of the drink. We ordered the BBQ Pork Bahn Mi + egg, I would recommend adding the egg for sure! The egg was creamy & runny, giving it extra flavor. However, Bahn mi itself was not particularly special. We actually ordered the egg after tasting the Bahn mi & it was a little dry. Nice location, seating inside & outside but construction was happening outside, so it wasn't as enjoyable. We had went around 1PM on a Wednesday & the seats were filled. Saw some people with computers, with no problem.

Milkweed was such a great experience! Everything from the food to the atmosphere was amazing. The…read morefood was great and well prepared and you can tell there's a lot of thought put into the menu. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming without feeling too casual, which makes it a great spot for brunch, lunch, or a cute date. The service was also great and everyone was friendly and attentive.

A busy place for brunch in Mission Hill! If you are going for a weekend brunch, there will…read moredefinitely be a wait - my friend and I waited about 20 to 30 minutes for a table on a Sunday at around 11:00. But I do think the wait is worth! We split the berry pancakes and the two eggs any style and chose bacon as the breakfast meat. Well-executed, but my socks were not blown off! Perhaps I need to try some of their more innovative dishes, I would love to come back and try their shakshuka. At Milkweed, the service is quick and simple. We sat outside so can't speak for the inside ambiance but it was great getting some vitamin D in before winter kicks in.

Zaftig's catered our son's Bar Mitzvah in June and they did an amazing job. They were flexible,…read moresuper easy to work with, the service was great and the food was delicious. We were pretty stressed about the whole thing and they really made it easy, I can't recommend them highly enough.

I stop here whenever i get to Boston to visit my daughter. The matzo ball soup is delish & deli…read moresandwiches yummy as any other good deli i've visited! And they always seem to be stocked with the celery soda that is tough to get on the west coast. Go early especially on weekend when there always seems to be a line. Can't wait to get back here soon.

When planning our trip to Boston, I looked for a diner like place for breakfast and found this…read morespot. I thought it was a bit odd that they were taking reservations but did it anyway in case it was crazy. I'm very glad I did because even with a reservation before 9am some people were waiting outside for a table! We got seated right away with our reservation which I was very happy to have made. The place is very cool inside with interesting decor to look at. One of the reason I picked this restaurant is that they have gluten free options. It was great to be able to have a regular breakfast like anyone else. I had pancakes with potatoes, eggs and sausage. The sausage was pretty nice. The rest of my group liked their food too and the ambiance. Good spot but if you can, get a reservation!

I came here to eat after hearing some recommendations and decided to try the Irish Benedict…read more Honestly, I could have done without it. The corned beef tasted like it had been boiled in water with maybe a little salt and pepper. There just wasn't much flavor, and it definitely wasn't what I was expecting. They also had a mimosa special and a specialty drink flight, including a seasonal flight. One of the drinks in the flight contained milk, and I explained to the bartender that I couldn't drink milk. I asked if I could substitute another drink or even get a double of one of the other drinks in the flight. Unfortunately, the bartender refused to accommodate either request. I found that disappointing, especially since the drink I couldn't consume would essentially go to waste anyway. A heads-up about the waitlist: You can join online or in person, but be mindful that if you join online and receive a notification that your table is ready, you need to be there promptly. Our notification said the table was ready, but by the time we arrived, the restaurant was showing as closed and wasn't accepting any more walk-up waitlist reservations. That was a little confusing and frustrating. The atmosphere is eclectic, fun, and visually appealing, so I can see why people are drawn to the place. However, between the food, drinks, and service experience, I honestly felt it was a bit overhyped. Maybe I caught them on an off day, but based on my experience, the food and drinks just didn't live up to the expectations. Unfortunately, I left underwhelmed.