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    Phoenix Cafe

    3.9 (126 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Patricia F.

    Phoenix Cafe is so amazing! If you are anywhere near downtown Somerville, you need to stop in -- yes, it's that good! This is a Costa Rican & American restaurant that offers diner fare, burgers & Costa Rican food. I ordered orange juice, bacon & mozzarella cheese omelette and home fries. Everything was light, tasty and delicious! I love how the bacon was wrapped the omelette so A+ for presentation. The home fries had chopped red & green peppers in them and were quite tasty and flavorful. The dessert glass display case was extremely tempting and chock full of Costa Rican desserts. I will be trying the coconut pie upon my next visit! I have a new favorite restaurant in downtown Somerville!

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    Jill C.

    Looks are deceiving when it comes to this place. The food was a solid 4 stars and that's hard for me to give for classic diner fare. The service and coffee are 5 stars. my waitress was so pleasant and an experienced. She brought everything I needed before I needed it. She also introduced herself and said she'd remember me if I come again. So it has that nice "Cheers" vibe too. Did I mention the prices? They are very reasonable, and the portions are not only delicious but generous. The bacon was cooked perfectly, my eggs were done as I requested, and the French toast with custardy and well cooked. If you live in the area, it's worth a visit, but don't expect a fancy experience. Come for the food not the looks. Oh and get the bacon and have the coffee. It's not the typical diner gasoline coffee. It's a nice smooth columbian cup.

    $22.38 for 7 onion rings and a soggy quesadilla.  Onion rings were actually good but they melted the stryofoam container.
    Robert A.

    Soggy chicken quesadilla and 7 onion rings were $22.38. I can place the order online for $18.02. Won't be going back.

    Carlos C.

    My family and I are still relatively new to our area and my wife and I got to try Phoenix Cafe while my kid actually had school and we were off from work. I went for the Mexican Breakfast Skillet and my wife had the huevos rancheros in a tortilla bowl. Coffee and hot chocolate respectively. Boy neither of these plates disappointed. Can definitely understand why they are PACKED on weekends. Was super nice to go in on a quiet Monday morning haha! :-)

    The Nasty Scrambled Eggs that that was magically taken back to have cheese added to it.
    JP A.

    Where do I start!!! This is the worst place I have been to in my entire life. How is this in any way an establishment that serves brunch menu items right from Walmart to the microwave to the plate that they expect you to eat in. The home fries tasted like the griddle it was cooked hasn't been cleaned in weeks. The biscuits and gravy were sloppy and soggy. The service was subpar as the employees were talking louder than the other patrons of the place. And the place looked like a diner from the 70's. I see it says under new management but what happened to the other management that was here. Ughhhhhh then the waitress had the audacity to ask if I wanted a box to take the food home. ABSOLUTELY NOT! Wish I could give it a no Stars

    Italian Breakfast Skillet
    Eric W.

    Phoenix Café is a restaurant in Somerville, New Jersey. Parking is located on the surrounding streets. When we arrived, the outside dining area was busy, but inside had plenty of seating. Interior has an older style look and as a heads up, the booths are a little small. Our group ordered from the breakfast menu and the food was good. My one friend liked his Ham, Egg, and Cheese croissant sandwich. Something unique, French Fries are an option during breakfast as a potato side. I had the Italian Breakfast Skillet that came with Toast and choice of potato. The stack of Home Fries was large and the Sausage was flavorful. Service was prompt and food arrived in a reasonable amount of time. I would absolutely return here to try more of the menu. Area around the restaurant is lovely so be prepared to spend some time window shopping or exploring the stores.

    Chris M.

    Love my boozy brunches at Phoenix Café! A spot I frequent often in Somerville, Phoenix Café may not be as flashy as some of the other brunch spots, but given the BYOB option that is well catered to by their staff every time we've attended and the great value on their menu, it's one that doesn't break the bank and makes us able to swing in on the weekend without issue or much of a table wait! They have a great selection of breakfast, lunch, and dinner items, plus their coffee is always on point. Was just in for their St. Patrick's Day specials, ordering myself eggs & black coffee that also came with corned beef and cabbage, and gotta say, it hit the spot! It was a bit too chilly to sit outside for the parade, but there were plenty of tables available and they were right on the main street & route of the parade so you could easily see from inside as well. The staff is always sweet and attentive, and the place has a cozy diner vibe with a very cute outdoor setup when the temperature allows. We've gone in the past and they've brought out a little container for our champagne to keep it chilled on ice and have plenty of mixer options. They have all of your typical dinner foods but so much more. Prices are always good, usually coming out to less than $20 per person for a full menu item with sides and drinks. Nothing overly major on portion sizes but friends have taken a bit home before. I would definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area for its quick service and great prices!

    Mark F.

    Back again No wait for a table on Sunday at 11:45 am Trying Corned Beef Hash with 2 scrambled eggs, hash browns and a Diet Pepsi with Lemon Corned beef hash was not good Very slow service Note: Manager removed my meal from the total bill Free parking on Sunday's in Somerville

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    Nick M.

    Went in for breakfast, has what is like a denny's grand slam, eggs pancakes and bacon. Waitress was friendly and Prompt. Good meal and fair price. Clean place old school but nice. Recommend for kids also.

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    Ask the Community - Phoenix Cafe

    Has anyone been here very recently? We went a couple of times and the food was good but there was no A/C indoors - would love to know if that has changed?

    evidently they are under new management but i don't think they check the yelp page or update it. Probably best to stop in personally and ask and check what is happening.

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    Review Highlights - Phoenix Cafe

    If you are anywhere near downtown Somerville, you need to stop in -- yes, it's that good!

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    We were completing our routine walk in the mall and waiting for the Free Taiwan Event to begin…read more We thought that it would be a good idea to grab some lunch. We grabbed some outdoor seating on a beautiful day and their outdoor ambiance is amazing. Eduardo was our server and was very polite and engaging with us. We decided to share a Caesar Salad ($15) and a Chicken Salad of sorts ($19). When the plates arrived they were extremely disappointing for the price level. Caesar salad was blah and the Chicken salad literally had no visible chicken pieces. At some point a supervisor named Sam stopped by and asked how was everything. I politely commented, "where's the chicken?" And see noticed and agreed that there should be a generous 4 oz portion which was not included. She actually went to the kitchen and brought out a 4 oz portion and said, "you won't be charged for the extra chicken portion". Overall the restaurant is a very large and nice modern style place. Unfortunately even though Eduardo and Sam were polite, there were shortcomings and red flags everywhere that weren't picked up. Very disappointing and probably our last visit there.

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