The signage is weak. The only sign is a decal on the window. I drove past it a couple of times before I found it. Don't blink or you will miss it. I don't know how they get any traffic with the sign they have. It was cold inside. Time to turn on the heat. The Spot has a counter in back with a few bakery items. There were eight tables in front. The walls were filled with eclectic items. They have a woman that waits on the tables, provides menu and serves. She spends all her time behind the counter rather than waiting on tables. I ordered a Sara's omelette that includes three vegetables and 3 eggs. I chose spinach, mushroom and broccoli. I had fruit cup of melon, pineapple, cantaloupe and strawberries in lieu of toast and hash browns. The omelet was very good with lots of veggies inside. The fruit cup was on the small size but it beats additional carbs. I had to wait for my bill. I think they forgot about me. I finally had to get up and ask for bill. I would have to try again before I would pass judgement. read more

Finally visited this cute neighborhood "Spot" with my husband. We were surprised when we entered, the inside looks larger and cozier than we expected. It wasn't too busy - there are 6ish tables and one server was waiting tables. She was very warm and friendly. I ordered two eggs over easy and my husband got an omelet. The food was decent, and prices are so affordable. However the potatoes were very bland and hard, and portion was small. Also they had forgotten the potatoes in my order although it comes with the meal but I mentioned it and it was corrected. We also ordered the Belgian waffle to share which definitely isn't "Belgian" style but it was good! Overall decent, I'd come again just for the cozy, warm vibe. I'm interested in trying their lunch menu next! read more

Spot Cafe - Interior - French Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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The service here is amazing! It is a little hole in the wall but it is decorated so nicely inside. The waitress - who I think might be the owner, brought us a free rice pudding since it was our first visit. It was delicious. I got the corn beef hash, it was okay. My boyfriend got the breakfast sandwich and it was DELICIOUS. I would definitely recommend this place. read more

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Ordered to go! Classic breakfast/brunch spot. Wish I could stay and eat but was in a rush. A cute spot that's warm and inviting! Ambiance Very cozy inside, cute decor and a small seating area with about 6 tables available Food Personally thought portion size was very generous, I had half an omelette still unfinished and toast. The potatoes unfortunately were not flavorful alone but pairs well with ketchup! The chai latte could be hotter in the coffee cup but tasted beautifully Service To go order was prepared very quickly, from ordering to receiving took maybe 10 minutes. A true family run local restauarant. Very kind staff/owners and courteous to customers Tip Pay in cash! As expected any small business family run shop prefers cash - or you'll get a 3% fee for credit card processing! read more

Spot Cafe - Three veggie omelette with side of wheat toast and home fries - French Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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This is a very cozy cafe with good food for an unbeatable price. My order: latte, French toast breakfast (home fries with choice of bacon, ham, or sausage- I chose bacon) The latte was one-of-a kind. It arrived and the layers of espresso and milk and foam looked like they were dancing. The French toast was good. Thin slices of what I'm assuming was baguette. I would have liked to see stronger seasoning in the batter or a thicker slice of bread - but no complaints here. The home fries were good, again, I would have liked to see maybe a crispier fry, with a little bit of a spicy kick. Bacon was very thin, but you got three pieces. There was also a nice small bonus of fresh fruit ( just a couple of pieces of cantaloupe, honey-dew melon, and a couple slices of a strawberry. A nice touch! All in all, with tax and tip, this was $15 per person, and you can't go wrong with this. The staff was also lovely, and there is plenty of free parking. I'd go here again! read more

Spot Cafe - Latte - French Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Spot cafe is a small, family run diner with tea pots as the central theme of the cafe. The front is adorned with a teapot collection for sale. While it's very small, they still manage to be understaffed. We didn't get our order taken till at least 15 mins later. Home fries was a miss. Maybe it was just our batch but they were dull, dry, and flavorless. While dishes like their french toast may be instagram worthy, the overall flavors of everything we ordered didn't leave a lasting impression to come again. read more

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I used to eat at the New Yorker Dinner when in Watertown visiting my uncle. I always enjoyed it as it was full of firemen and cops and had a boston feel. They've been closed due to the current state of affairs so I stumbled upon this place. Run by an Egyptian Family, the staff is amazingly friendly including the 7 year old helping out as a waiter. The omelet sandwich was the most appealing but my parents asked what the owners favorite item was. We were between breakfast and lunch so we decided to go each way. I got the omelet sandwich on a croissant and was very pleased. Tasted great but just wasn't quite big enough to fill me up for breakfast, my only knock. I assume it's a two egg omelet if I went back I'd ask them to double the eggs. I had half of my mother's chicken and rice dish and it had amazing flavor and the chicken was cooked perfectly. Now, if you were going for lunch, and knew the chicken was there GET THE CHICKEN AND RICE. If you're showing up for breakfast and in the mood the omelet sandwich is a good choice. Very friendly staff will be back. read more

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I found my new brunch place! We arrived on a rainy Saturday morning, expecting the wait to be over an hour long (like other brunch places), but were pleasantly surprised when we were seated in just under 10 minutes. The cafe is small, with less than 12 seats in the entire area, but the restaurant exuded so much warmth and coziness. Service was so friendly. We especially loved the older lady at the counter, who was our main server. She was very sweet and attentive. My fiance and I ordered Erin's Waffle Breakfast and Two Eggs Your Style, while our friend ordered Luba's Omelet. We also got hot chocolate and a chai latte. The waffle was very delicious. I don't know what batter they used or how long they cooked it for, but the waffle was perfectly golden and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Both the eggs and the omelet were also cooked well. The bacon was crispy, but small, and I especially enjoyed the home fries. This place is a little gem and I cannot wait to go back! There's even a small parking lot. read more

Spot Cafe - Erin's Waffle Breakfast, Luba's Omelet, Two Egg Breakfast - French Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

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Stopped in for breakfast the weekend after Thanksgiving and found now wait which was a pleasant surprise. Had a fruit parfait with super fresh fruit, some granola, and yogurt and it came with a side of bread ( I up-charged for a baguette/but I should have went for the sourdough). My friend had an omelette with home fries and toast. We both had iced-teas which were very good. On the pricier side at $30 for two breakfasts and iced tea but worth it! read more

Spot Cafe - Great breakfast! Omelette and parfait! - French Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

OMG. Horrible, inedible. Nothing French about this hole-in-the-wall except the pics of Eiffel Towers and outside tables. Thin American cheap store bought bread, not thick French-style slices. Water is chlorine water, undrinkable. A French café has a water purification system because water is the key to cooking anything - but not this place. Meat was inedible, had a off taste, like curry? Eggs dry and odd. Hash browns mushy. And no butter - really, no butter? Dirt Cheap prices, though, I wonder why. Apparently a great place for the down and out types eating there. read more

Oh my goodness!! This place is absolutely adorable. I was meeting a friend who I hadn't seen in years and we were trying to pick a halfway meeting spot. I did a quick search for cafes in Watertown and Spot popped up. I suggested it, then said "nevermind - let's definitely do Spot! It looks awesome." Her response was Agreed! Just finished salivating over the photos." I got there early and after looking at the menu, texted my husband saying "we have to come here." Unfortunately for me, it was Passover so I couldn't eat anything! Everything looked amazing and I cannot wait to go back and actually try some food. The decor/ambiance is great - that's been mentioned in other reviews so I won't go into detail. I got a tea and my friend got a Chai latte, which she said was great. The staff wasn't overly attentive, but we also only got drinks. They were nice, but did disappear for a while when we were the only customers. But they were very pleasant overall. I'll definitely be back! read more

First time in this town and I'm glad I found this Cozy family owned restaurant Breakfast was delicious, The Spot Cafe is tiny but that just makes it better it really makes you feel like you're home very cozy & good service, I ordered cappuccinos, lentil soup and a plate of 2 eggs, Bacon, and home fries. I really recommend it I felt like I was home. read more

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The advantage of *small* Spot cafe on Route 20 in Watertown is that it is a great spot for a "homemade-like" breakfast (presumably the kitchen is only working on a few orders at a time, and is more-or-less doing them they way Mom did at home when you were growing up). The disadvantage of course is that there's often a line outside on the weekends. That said, it's right down the street from where I live, so I can go anytime - on a weekday for example, or off peak on the weekend - and enjoy a great breakfast. The food is always fresh and good, and they even have a small selection of their own baked goods. Nothing particularly fancy about the menu, but I'll trade fresh, homemade goodness over a trendy, over-priced benedict any day. Big fan. read more

This is the cutest place! It is so comfortable and inviting. The waitstaff was friendly and accommodating. Almost seems like you are visiting a friend's house The food is fresh and delicious! I was even given a cookie for being there my first time!! read more

Went here this morning with my wife and seven-month old baby. They seated us at two small tables, which would normally seat four people. We ordered our coffee and breakfast, including a breakfast for the baby. There was no line when we arrived, but when a line formed the woman (the owner, I think) told us to give up one of the tables so we were all seated at a very small table. As I mentioned we had already ordered our coffee and our meal. When food arrived there was no room, especially for a grabby baby. We did not enjoy our meal because it was so stressful trying to keep the baby from grabbing everything. Take a look at the pictures to see how small the tables are and imagine dining there with three meals, two hot coffees, and an infant. At the end of the meal, as we stood up to leave the baby looped a mug of coffee into her lap and it went everywhere, including all down her front. Fortunately it was lukewarm and didn't burn her (!!!) but no one from the cafe acknowledged that it had spilled onto the baby or my wife even though it's a very small space and was completely obvious what had happened. It was a few minutes before the woman came back and when she did she said, "whose coffee is this?" as though we all weren't covered in coffee and she didn't know exactly what had happened. We left quickly because we were sopping wet and a total mess. I called later to say how upset I was and she said that "my service is perfect!" and that "it's bad for small businesses to use up two tables" (as though the baby didn't have her own meal, which she did). She scolded me for being a bad mother and said I needed to keep better track of my baby. read more

Absolute hidden gem. Top notch service and food. Don't know how we ever drove past it. Suzanne and team do a fantastic job. The food is fresh, delicious, and filling. Croissant breakfast sandwiches are so good and huge! Do yourself a favor and take a baguette home! read more

This cafe is a hidden gem! I went here for the first time the other day for brunch, and it exceeded my expectations. The food was so delicious and the service was 10/10. The atmosphere is very welcoming and feels like home. I live in the Waltham/watertown area and I've never been to a cafe like this! Thank you so much for the wonderful food/experience I'll definitely recommend this spot to my friends and family read more

Spot Cafe - French Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

This is a hidden gem in Watertown with some of the best sandwiches around. All of their food is delicious, but I can't seem to stop ordering their BLTs on rye which are the best I've ever eaten. Prices are reasonable and service is friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this place for breakfast or lunch! read more

Just not good at all. Service was practically non-existent Ordered a cafe au lait and when it arrived it was obvious the milk was curdled. How is this acceptable to serve?? Pancakes were horrible. Think they may have been made with cake batter as the outsides were hard and chewy. Regular coffee was incredibly weak and undrinkable. But the worst - found part of a butter wrapper in a pasta dish. Not a pleasant experience and would never return read more

Four years ago, I thought this place was great. Now, not so much. It still looks the same inside, and it was still busy on a Saturday at midday, but that's all I can say. Did they sell the business to someone else since I was last there? The service was very slow, and the food, when it finally arrived, was "meh" or worse. Scrambled eggs overcooked, hash browns not crisp on the outside, and really, a breakfast place with only two choices of bread for toast? The staff was pleasant enough, the food not overpriced, but I won't return. read more

What a little neighborhood gem! From bottomless cups of coffee to warm and generous hospitality from this family owned local eatery, order anything on the menu and you'll be delighted. Portions are generous and quality outstanding. And in addition to these wonders you can actually hold and hear a conversation. Who knew such a thing was still possible in this go go go age? And the final five star rating goes to the bathroom- spotless- always a good sign. Enjoy!!! read more

This morning we tried the Spot Cafe in Watertown for breakfast. Our first impression was that we were in a grandmother's house not only due to the small size, but all of the signs and nicknacks on the walls. It was a comforting feeling that the food will be homemade and good. We waited only a few minutes for a table to open up, and then we were quickly seated and our drink order taken. Two coffees and two grapefruit juices. Upon reading the menu we noticed the $1.85 coffee clearly noted only one refill at that price. I've never seen that before, and I am happy to say that our coffee mugs were filled more than the limit for no additional charges. Thank you! Both of us ordered an omelette. While egg whites or egg beaters were not noted as an option on the menu, our waitress didn't hesitate at the request to build your own omelette. I opted for the veggie without cheese while my friend ordered a la cart. The list of optional cheeses was impressive for such a small "spot" on Main St. Both were served freshly made as we could see the steam and the copious amount of fillings including cheese which was stretched with every fork lift was impressive. Of particular note, the home fried potatoes were golden brown and with the right amount of crispiness. If you have read other reviews of mine, I feel the attention to a perfectly done home fried potato is a sign of pride in serving their food. Most breakfast choices come with the choice of white or whole grain/wheat toast too. While we didn't order it, the french toast on the plate of our neighbor looked deliciously prepared as did the Belgian waffle. I was also in awe of the hot chocolate with what looked to be home made whipped cream and mini chocolate chips on top. Another great sign was the number of patrons that were welcomed by name as well as those picking up breakfast for take out. I may need to try that in the future although, I did enjoy the friendly ambiance of the Spot Cafe. Well done! read more

Walked in and ate here for lunch with my brother a few days ago and everything was great! The pastrami sandwich was a bit messy, but it was delicious and little bro said the roast beef was great too. Service was kind and friendly, and the prices are pretty good. I grabbed a chocolate chip cookie for dessert but I think I'll stop by for a coffee cake muffin next time (they looked tasty). I'm excited to try their breakfast menu next time or return for another lunch sandwich! read more

This place is a greater Boston hidden gem. This is a family run establishment and they know exactly what they are doing. The family is extremely welcoming and the food was delicious. We ordered the western omelet, corned beef hash, and fruit cup. All of it was incredible. The service was fast and the ambiance was relaxed. We cannot wait to come back and bring our friends! read more

What a great surprise to find thos little gem in Watertown outside of Boston! We only had breakfast ut the spinach omelet was perfectly prepared (thi k Helen Mirren in "The 100 Foot Journey"). Tea in porcelain teapots and cups Great coffee. Waffle was not vacuous -had a good texture. Sausage was good- would be great to have homemade and charge more. Also ouldbe helpful to offer real maple syrup for an extra charge. I would come back to try lunch and delinitely choose it for breakfast anytime I'm in Beantown. read more

Unacceptable service, barely edible food My partner and I opened the doors to a cute deli counter with some nice-looking tables and were invited to sit anywhere we like. We scootched two tables together and looked at the menu in awe of the prices! Within two minutes we were accosted by the waitress, berating us for moving the tables. I offered to move them back and sit somewhere else, but it was apparent that the damage was already done in her eyes. Having been invited to sit anywhere and yelled at for doing so; I wanted to leave. Covid has been hard and small businesses are struggling so I stayed and waited for the food we ordered to be brought out. I thought "hey if they're that rude, then there must be something great in the kitchen". I was bitterly mistaken. We ordered "The Spot Home Fries" thinking that the namesake would indicate quality. The cheese was plastic. The spices were bland. The potatoes were somehow both oily and overdone. My partner, still very uncomfortable with our waitress whose tone turned icy when they sarcastically clipped at us to "enjoy", urged us to leave. I won't be taking anyone I care about back to this establishment and I recommend that you do the same. read more

Intimate, clean setting , country kitchen motif. Attentive staff. Food excellent. Try the Luba's Omelette. read more

Fabulous place for breakfast and lunch. Baked goods are homemade and delicious.The BLT and the falafel sandwich were perfection!

This place was not bad at all, there is no refills on coffee I thought that was weird. The breakfast was good great taste. The toast was awesome. read more

Spot Cafe - Deco - French Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Cute local cafe. It was full on a Saturday at noon - there are only about 10 tables. The menu is straightforward breakfast and lunch fare with some twists. I had a delicious steak and cheese omelette with roasted peppers, onions, and mushrooms. All of the breakfasts are served with home fries and toast. The portion was huge and I only ate half. Very reasonable prices. Friendly staff if a bit slow at times to check in and refill drinks. Nice spot for a cozy and no frills weekend morning. read more

Spot Cafe - French Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

What an awesome discovery!! I was calling around different restaurants to find one that didn't use pre-made mix for pancakes (loaded with toxic preservatives). And stumbled upon this place. Not only were the pancakes fresh, they were delicious!!! Super moist and with raspberries!!!! Omg dying. And with real maple syrup which is also hard to find in a small bfast joint. My husband got eggs and the toast was also fresh and homemade. Service was outstanding and quick. Parking lot and got a table right away at 10am on a Sunday. New fave spot! read more

Spot Cafe - French Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Andi's omelette was delicious! Cozy place and friendly people! Would def recommend if you're in the area

Everything about the Spot Cafe is perfect. You can get breakfast all day or lunch (don't know if lunch is all day), and the food is always delicious. Some of our family faves: the pancake smiley face, chocolate chip pancakes, Belgian waffles, the roasted red pepper soup, the ziti, the mozzarella and tomato sandwich, the tuna sandwich, the croissant and fruit cup, the chai latte. . . uh yeah, we eat here often. And, they make their own bread. . . so good. The portions are hearty. The price is so affordable, and the service is so friendly. I love that this "spot" is a block away! read more

Great place to meet someone for mid-morning coffee. The owners are always there and it shows. It is clean and service is prompt. If you are lucky you will be served water by one of the kids. Food is good diner food plus some french options. I like the waffles because they are crisp and I personally wouldn't have fruit on a waffle. The omelettes taste like they are made with real eggs not the stuff from a milk carton. If you have preservative and chemical alergies you will appreciate that this is not Dunkies, Starbucks, or McD's. The food is real and is fresh. I actually like the coffee cups because you can see the cream swirl in the clear glass when you stir it. I always have. I usually go weekdays, or early weekends so there is no wait. read more

The team couldn't have been nicer. Excellent service! Food was great. Cheesesteak omelette was phonomenally seasoned with fresh veggies added upon request. Yummy. Pancakes were fluffy and delicious. Coffee and chai tea were excellent as well. Couldn't have asked for a better ending to an alumni weekend at BC! read more

Luv the ambience...the tea pot,love the breakfast...the pancake is good, its a corner small cafe but it was cozy It looks like a family business...the old bald guy and the mediterranian wife cooking inside and 1 old short hair lady as a waitress The only thing that i concern is there were quite busy on sunday (labor day weekend) and there is only 1 grandma with varicous vein work as a waittress...i mean she's really good..she worked hard..until the "turkey look alike" boss shout at her IDIOTS in front of us... I really want to say to that control freak guy..hey sir i know it was busy but that old the only one lady you hired is working by herself for Godsake..if she just walk out that time of busy time because you shouted on her idiot...the joke is on you sir!!! Be nice to your employee...the food,the place the service all good its just so disturbing to hear you shouted at her in front of customer...you could just do it inside the kitchen read more

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I am so glad this phenomenal brunch spot hasn't been discovered by the crazy foodies! They add caramelized onions to their home fries & can accommodate me on a Sunday and keep filling my cup with amazing black coffee, and making me choose my toppings& bread, it's like being served by a mama cooking a home cooked breakfast for me If you've never experienced breakfast with flavor and spices, and sick of plain food that require sauces, this is definitely the place for you and it's highly recommended, so charming read more

Spot Cafe - French Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

Horrible service. Owner (female) does not treat patrons well. My wife and I were made to wait/stand for 5 minutes even though 3 tables were open and owner was servicing other tables. At his point, we weren't upset since owner may be short staffed. But then! After 5 minutes of waiting, a man walked in behind us. Owner saw him, called him by his first name, and immediately seated him at the only available window table, while my wife and I were still standing there! Dumbfounded, I approached the owner and asked what had happened. Owner gave an excuse that non-window tables more comfortable, so she was doing us a favor. I told her she didn't even bother to ask us what we wanted for 5 minutes while we were standing there. My wife then provide firm feedback to owner that this was poor customer service and that she prioritized the man behind us over us. Owner got upset, said "This is the way I do it." Irony of it all is that my wife and I live a few minutes away from the Spot Cafe. If we liked this restaurant, we likely would have returned many times repeatedly. Instead because the owner prioritized her "regular" customer over new customers like us (and then tried to defend her behavior as good), she lost two new regular customers and all our friends. We will never return. read more

worst meal in boston. sorry this was not good at all. the french toast was a cop out because i thought i was getting natasha's french toast but got regular bread instead of the "circle" one idk. the potatoes weren't good at all. i recommend the little pecan bistro over this very bad place. i got ripped off. read more

Spot Cafe - French Near Me - Watertown, Massachusetts

French toast is really good here. hash browns smell so good! big portions! French toast came with 6 slices. read more