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    Rick's 11a Cafe

    4.6 (25 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Good for kids

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    Egg wrap sans potatoes...
    Lindsey A.

    Okay, why is this place so cute and tiny? I love it. Before I even ordered I knew it was going to be perfect. There are so many options and it's a little overwhelming considering how small it is in there! I stopped by before getting my hair done around the corner and was feeling breakfasty at 2pm, so I went for an egg wrap. I chose bacon, egg, avo, a little cheddar...with hot sauce. Wondering if I should have said yes to the home fries in there, too...probably. But. MAN, that thing was good. It just tasted fresh and simple and was so delicious. I was so sad to see homemade corned beef hash AFTER the fact. I definitely will be back to try that! There were also lots of lunch choices and they carry Downeast Coffee, too (hey, Pawtucket!). I'll for sure be back again!

    Stan G.

    Our first day's breakfast spot had great food, very friendly staff (including Rick). It's really a take-out place, but there are a couple of high bar seats inside and a couple of tables out on the sidewalk. The regulars in the area frequent this somewhat hidden gem which can be told by the constant and hilarious banter between the regulars and the staff. When down by the Cruise ship docks this is one of two spots to definitely eat at.

    Steak egg and cheese wrap with a lot of home fries inside
    B C.

    Was excited to try after these reviews but had a pretty subpar experience. Got a $11 steak egg and cheese wrap from Grubhub. No mention that there was home fries in the wrap on the description (which is something I don't prefer). Wrap arrived and you can see from the photo - it's basically all home fries. Please, Rick's, update the description so folks know what to expect

    Breakfast wrap

    I found Rick's On a cold rainy morning. He cooked up an amazing wrap from his tiny little hole in the wall kitchen. The menu options all looked great. Ricks 11 a café is an amazing find. When back in Boston I will be sure to be back.

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    Delicious sandwiches at a family owned cafe. The service is outstanding with the sandwiches are well proportioned for the money being spent.

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    Great spot and service. My man always cooking up the goods and giving my dog treats in the morning.

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    Best Breakfast Burritos around you can't go wrong with anything you get here. Highly Recommend

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    If you're in the neighborhood, you should come. A hidden gem. Good homemade diner food.

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