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If you are a pancake lover, then you must try their pancakes here. They were so fluffy, light, and flavorful. We ordered the apple cinnamon pancake and was surprised to find the apples inside the pancake, but it was yummy regardless. Of course, we had to order a savory dish to complement our sweet one so we got the Tuscan omelet, which was served with their home fries. I really liked the portabello mushrooms. Make sure to come here early before it gets crowded around 10:15 AM on the weekends. The server was nice and checked in on us several times. We didn't order drinks this time but I know you serve your own coffee/tea. This cafe reminds me of a more "old-school diner vibe" instead of an upscale brunch place, but that's ok. The prices are average. I'm so glad this brunch restaurant is in my neighborhood!
So I went here because they offered mimosas, but when I got there and the bar was closed because they are not licensed at the moment. I ended up getting a tuna melt which was very disappointing the tuna was so cold, just the bread was grilled. It gave it a weird contrast because you're eating hot and cold. The service is not very professional. They don't check on you, not helpful with questions. I had to keep trying to flag someone down to get necessary items. They never brought napkins, water, nothing. There is street/meter parking. There are lots of shops in the surrounding area. The establishment is clean, and big, plenty of seating.
Good portion sizes with a side of fruit. But it had more of a diner feel than an upscale brunch. It is quite spacious and finding a table was easy enough on a Saturday morning. My friend and I both got the eggs Benedict which was good (mine was with avocado, hers with smoked salmon) and a side of fruits. It was good The coffee however was burnt, and we could barely finish our mug, let alone request a refill.
The diner is located in a busy neighborhood and is usually busy on the weekends. Luckily there was no wait this time I went! The place has a very relaxed vibe. Once seated you can grab water from the water stations or grab coffee or juice from the drinks station. The food came out really quick after ordering. I was very satisfied with the meat lover omelet as it was packed with meat. You get to pick three breakfast meats and what cheese you want. The portion was definitely a good size, a lot of food, but you can finish it.
My sister and I wanted to check this place out after going to the brunch place previously next-door seeing they were not getting as much business. We were able to get the outside seats as requested which was perfect for people watching. Parking can be tough when it's really busy since if there isn't a meter, it is permit parking only. We started with mimosas which came with some fresh slices of oranges and was the garnish for all the dishes following. They must have used fresh squeezed juice because it was so sweet! For dishes we ordered the Corned Beef Hash with "over easy" eggs, Real Lumped Crabmeat Bene and Pumpkin Waffle with caramel walnut and banana. The corned beef hash was more like shredded and dry brisket and the over easy eggs we're more like over medium. Unfortunately, my sister was severely disappointed. My eggs Benedict however, was perfectly runny. Crab meat would have been better had they had more of a sear to provide extra crunch but taste was on point. The slice of tomato was a complementary touch. I found the waffle to be soggy by the time it touched our table, probably due to the "caramelized" walnuts and banana which were really just soaked in syrup. Taste was pleasant but not spectacular. Overall, moderate experience with great service. I could get a better Benedict at a lot of other places which was the highlight.
Everything you could want in a local breakfast diner. The service was friendly and incredibly fast. Laid back atmosphere where everyone was having a great time. We arrived at 10 am and there was only a 10 minute wait. Parking is very limited on the street though. The food was great. Classic lox bagel and French toast. Hash browns that are actually mashed potatoes. Actually pretty good. Food came out in 5 minutes. The iced coffee was meh but self serve coffee bar meant an easy fix with milk and syrups. Prices are reasonable and the portions are big.
Love the self serve coffee station. Great selections of brews. My favorite choco raspberry. My College daughter loves this place. Portions are huge n everything is fresh. We love coming here whenever we come to visit her. Eggs Benedict w perfectly poached eggs. You know how hard it is to poach an egg? Extremely hard. The mashed potatoes were sooo good. People next to us had the expresso martini, i was jealous! she said it was excellent! I would have one but I was driving home . Next time. Prices are reasonable. The cushion seats could use a makeover though. Some spots were ripped. But the food is excellent n don't need and changes .
Many people dream of a world of peace; some people dream of power. However, I am a simple man, and I dream of home fries. Succulent, slightly fried pieces of potato with just the right amount of seasoning. I do NOT dream of gray slabs of grilled mash, labeled as "home fries". As for the main dishes, why I was taken aback. I ordered Jimmy's Moroccan Eggs, while my partner ordered a breakfast burrito. Both were a dishonor to Jimmy and Mexican cuisine everywhere. Worse still, and I do not say this lightly... there was even an eggshell in my food. It ruined my appetite, if not my whole day. Heard that the sweet food was pretty good tho, and my standards are dirt low frfr. Will probably be back
Sound Bites... Food & Fun! What an extensive menu offering so many fresh home made options for all tastes. We all had all different omelets that were packed with fresh ingredients. I loved my Green Egg white omelet with their signature home fries. We washed our meals down with freshly squeezed OJ screwdrivers. Delish! The experience was definitely enhanced by the owner Yasser! He took our order and took his time to interact and really show us a good time with a TON of personality. We really enjoyed the whole experience.
This is a solid breakfast/lunch café with standard prices for the area. We came here for brunch on a Saturday and were seated with no wait. Service was friendly and fast, with our orders being taken and coming out quickly. I got the green omelette, which didn't skimp on the veggie filling and was a large portion size that kept me full all afternoon. My dining companion got the Basic Plus, which was fully customizable with his choice of meat, toast, and eggs, but wasn't as large in portion size. The one unfortunate part of the meal was that the menu advertised that homefries came with our dishes, but we were instead served fried mashed potatoes, which we couldn't have due to dairy allergies. Listing out allergens on the menu would be a big improvement! read more
2 months ago
This omelet was delicious! A big portion with a creamy veggie filling. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself is casual with a fun theme- perfect for brunch! read more
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If you are a pancake lover, then you must try their pancakes here. They were so fluffy, light, and flavorful. We ordered the apple cinnamon pancake and was surprised to find the apples inside the pancake, but it was yummy regardless. Of course, we had to order a savory dish to complement our sweet one so we got the Tuscan omelet, which was served with their home fries. I really liked the portabello mushrooms. Make sure to come here early before it gets crowded around 10:15 AM on the weekends. The server was nice and checked in on us several times. We didn't order drinks this time but I know you serve your own coffee/tea. This cafe reminds me of a more "old-school diner vibe" instead of an upscale brunch place, but that's ok. The prices are average. I'm so glad this brunch restaurant is in my neighborhood! read more
So I went here because they offered mimosas, but when I got there and the bar was closed because they are not licensed at the moment. I ended up getting a tuna melt which was very disappointing the tuna was so cold, just the bread was grilled. It gave it a weird contrast because you're eating hot and cold. The service is not very professional. They don't check on you, not helpful with questions. I had to keep trying to flag someone down to get necessary items. They never brought napkins, water, nothing. There is street/meter parking. There are lots of shops in the surrounding area. The establishment is clean, and big, plenty of seating. read more
Good portion sizes with a side of fruit. But it had more of a diner feel than an upscale brunch. It is quite spacious and finding a table was easy enough on a Saturday morning. My friend and I both got the eggs Benedict which was good (mine was with avocado, hers with smoked salmon) and a side of fruits. It was good The coffee however was burnt, and we could barely finish our mug, let alone request a refill. read more
The diner is located in a busy neighborhood and is usually busy on the weekends. Luckily there was no wait this time I went! The place has a very relaxed vibe. Once seated you can grab water from the water stations or grab coffee or juice from the drinks station. The food came out really quick after ordering. I was very satisfied with the meat lover omelet as it was packed with meat. You get to pick three breakfast meats and what cheese you want. The portion was definitely a good size, a lot of food, but you can finish it. read more
1 year ago
My sister and I wanted to check this place out after going to the brunch place previously next-door seeing they were not getting as much business. We were able to get the outside seats as requested which was perfect for people watching. Parking can be tough when it's really busy since if there isn't a meter, it is permit parking only. We started with mimosas which came with some fresh slices of oranges and was the garnish for all the dishes following. They must have used fresh squeezed juice because it was so sweet! For dishes we ordered the Corned Beef Hash with "over easy" eggs, Real Lumped Crabmeat Bene and Pumpkin Waffle with caramel walnut and banana. The corned beef hash was more like shredded and dry brisket and the over easy eggs we're more like over medium. Unfortunately, my sister was severely disappointed. My eggs Benedict however, was perfectly runny. Crab meat would have been better had they had more of a sear to provide extra crunch but taste was on point. The slice of tomato was a complementary touch. I found the waffle to be soggy by the time it touched our table, probably due to the "caramelized" walnuts and banana which were really just soaked in syrup. Taste was pleasant but not spectacular. Overall, moderate experience with great service. I could get a better Benedict at a lot of other places which was the highlight. read more
Everything you could want in a local breakfast diner. The service was friendly and incredibly fast. Laid back atmosphere where everyone was having a great time. We arrived at 10 am and there was only a 10 minute wait. Parking is very limited on the street though. The food was great. Classic lox bagel and French toast. Hash browns that are actually mashed potatoes. Actually pretty good. Food came out in 5 minutes. The iced coffee was meh but self serve coffee bar meant an easy fix with milk and syrups. Prices are reasonable and the portions are big. read more
5 years ago
Love the self serve coffee station. Great selections of brews. My favorite choco raspberry. My College daughter loves this place. Portions are huge n everything is fresh. We love coming here whenever we come to visit her. Eggs Benedict w perfectly poached eggs. You know how hard it is to poach an egg? Extremely hard. The mashed potatoes were sooo good. People next to us had the expresso martini, i was jealous! she said it was excellent! I would have one but I was driving home . Next time. Prices are reasonable. The cushion seats could use a makeover though. Some spots were ripped. But the food is excellent n don't need and changes . read more
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Many people dream of a world of peace; some people dream of power. However, I am a simple man, and I dream of home fries. Succulent, slightly fried pieces of potato with just the right amount of seasoning. I do NOT dream of gray slabs of grilled mash, labeled as "home fries". As for the main dishes, why I was taken aback. I ordered Jimmy's Moroccan Eggs, while my partner ordered a breakfast burrito. Both were a dishonor to Jimmy and Mexican cuisine everywhere. Worse still, and I do not say this lightly... there was even an eggshell in my food. It ruined my appetite, if not my whole day. Heard that the sweet food was pretty good tho, and my standards are dirt low frfr. Will probably be back read more
Sound Bites... Food & Fun! What an extensive menu offering so many fresh home made options for all tastes. We all had all different omelets that were packed with fresh ingredients. I loved my Green Egg white omelet with their signature home fries. We washed our meals down with freshly squeezed OJ screwdrivers. Delish! The experience was definitely enhanced by the owner Yasser! He took our order and took his time to interact and really show us a good time with a TON of personality. We really enjoyed the whole experience. read more
3 years ago
Space is good, we were seated 5 minutes after our arrival, we got the food 10 minutes from putting the order but it took them a while to come take the order. Food is delicious and portions are very good, big. read more
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I had the turkey club with a side of homefries tbh too much oil 7.5/10 would still eat again tho periodt! read more
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If you wake up on a weekend morning craving an awesome brunch, Sound Bites will satisfy. We came around 11:30 AM expecting to wait - we had even built it into our schedule for the day - and were so surprised when our group of 2 was seated in just about 5 minutes! The place is pretty large, so especially if your party is on the smaller size, the waits aren't necessarily outrageous. If you are waiting, it can still be a pleasant one since you can go inside to pour yourself some coffee. I was pleasantly surprised to find different coffee flavors like hazelnut and pumpkin spice as well as almond milk! Now on to the food. The menu is pretty large and covers all of your brunchy essentials along with some unique specials. We opted for the corned beef hash benedict and the cream cheese and fig jam stuffed French toast (special). The meaty hash laced with red peppers is a must-try! The perfectly poached eggs with hollandaise on top really brought the dish together. We were pretty surprised by the "home fries" which seemed more like mashed potatoes, but they were still tasty. The French toast comes on great bread, and the cream cheese & fig filling was the perfect ratio. The portion was huge, and it was perfect to go splitsies and enjoy a savory-sweet morning meal. read more
5 years ago
Unfortunately we made the mistake of choosing the restaurant where there was no wait. Next time we'll go next-door where we might wait a little bit longer for a table. It was nice to have outdoor dining and the inside is quite spacious but the food was nothing to come back for. Ordered what we thought was their version of a shakShuka But it was really oily puddle of diced tomatoes onions and peppers. I'll look for another option next time we are in the area read more
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We had a nice brunch here today. Good drinks, eggs were cooked perfectly and the staff is incredibly friendly, helpful and fast! read more
Ordered on ubereats so this may not represent the real dine in experience. I ordered the broadway bowl: the over easy eggs are over cooked. Other ingredients are poorly assembled in the box: a bunch of pepper and onion on top of some kinda mashed potato bedding. There is zero flavor to the dish. Probably you will need to add salt and pepper yourself. Goat cheese stuffed French toast: good portion but the French toast is extremely dry. May taste better when it's fresh out of the oven and you will need to add a ton of butter to moisturize it and syrup to add flavors... Moroccan eggs are basically poached eggs with lots of peppers and onions. The portion looks huge but mainly made up with tasteless diced pepper, onion and tomato. read more
Very nice neighborhood spot! Especially for brunch! My husband and I went last Saturday and we really enjoyed the food! They sit us right away. They have self-service drinks and a a very big menu!!! We tried fried chicken egg Benedict, crab egg Benedict and French toast filled with jelly and cream! We loved everything!! Prices are reasonable! We will be back!! read more
4 years ago
There are not enough good things I can say about Sound Bites! It's the local, small town diner that you know always has a table waiting for you. The staff starts to get to know you and your order and is always happy to see you walk in. It's a restaurant that no matter where you're from, it feels like you're back home at your favorite diner. The food is exquisite! The portions are huge and guarantee your plate will always have leftovers on it. The pancakes are huge and done perfectly, the grilled muffin is mouth watering, fantastic home fries, and so much more. I cannot rave enough about Sound Bites! It's the best home-style brunch in Boston for those good ol' slow Sunday mornings. read more
Came in when I saw a sign for breakfast served all day and fresh squeezed orange juice. The orange juice was really good, but the rest of the breakfast was just regular. Adding an English muffin (not that tasty) or bacon (small portion) isn't worth it. The griddled mashed potatoes are good. Maybe the more adventurous breakfast choices are the way to go... The caramelizad peach French toast with mascarpone special sounded really good. I went in at an off time- but it was kind of a weird atmosphere. Staff was chatting loudly. Later, the lights dimmed a little to show a sports game on the projector. read more
4 years ago
Always a pleasure a go-to spot amidst a growing neighborhood with a forthcoming Green Line T stop Great quality service and meal. We enjoyed a special mushroom with Boursin omelette and their signature coconut encrusted French Toast. Multi-flavored self-serve coffee bar with mugs. Fortunately ahead of the rush and line. One of these days we'll be back to check out their bar and dinner menu. read more
7 years ago
This was my first time and I was not too amazed by their breakfast options. I have a carmelized strawberry and banana french toast. The fruits were over caramelized and it turned into some type of jam. I have had better french toast, the drink options are selce serve which I didn't mind. The only issue was that the water was located in a poor location. The customer service was decent. The owner is a very friendly man who does may you feel welcome. Food: 2.5 Customer service: 4 read more
4 years ago
Doesn't look like much when you pass by but boy is the food good! We like the fact that it's family-owned (we like to support small businesses) and the service is super attentive! The portions are more then plentiful, the eggs are fluffy, the toasted muffin is delicious, the French toast super yummy and they have real orange juice (freshly squeezed not the packaged "fresh" yuckyness!) For us and added bonus was the fact that the coffee is black with no added frills and you can top up for free! Definitely recommend! read more
Standard diner fare, omelette had a lot of filling which was nice, but it didn't really stick together as an omelette and was light on the egg relative to the filling. Fast and casual service with friendly patrons, the woman next to me chatted me up. She said she liked to frequent the diner because the people are so nice. Food wasn't memorable but the company was! read more
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Another overrated diner. Don't get me wrong, we had a nice breakfast here. The food was good- not spectacular but still good. I ordered the Jalapeño Lovers omelette with sour cream on the side. My sour cream was forgotten by my server but I did not bother to correct them. The omelette was loaded and packed with fresh avocado which was nice but other than that there was no sauce or real flavor. The potato hash was more like fried mash potatoes and I was digging it. My omelette was about $14. I mean the food was good and you get a large quantity, but I can make this omelette at home, you know? It wasn't anything special for $14. If you want water or coffee, it is self serve inside the restaurant. Our servers were fast and friendly. Usually there is a wait here but we came around 8 am and had no problems with any lines. We won't be back here. There are just plenty of awesome breakfast spots that serve more innovative flavorful breakfast meals for the same price. read more
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