This is a delicious restaurant. We came in for breakfast and it did not disappoint…read more We ordered eggs royal, bagel with turkey sausage and avocado, Nutella crepe and a piece of French toast. Will definitely be back.

Where do I even begin? In house Cafe is a stunning bustling restaurant, with beautiful decoration…read morethroughout the entire establishment. Arriving around 11-12 on a Saturday, my friends and I reserved a table at In House Cafe and received quick and efficient service from kind and informative servers. It's nice to note that the uniforms are also adorable and punchy. The food itself was absolutely phenomenal and my friends and I, despite ordering a VAST array of delicious items from pizza to pancakes, all agreed that the food was delicious and well worth the trip! The apple Cinnamon Pancakes were nearly to die for, warm and delicious, the batter seemed homemade, and honestly gets a solid 10/10. The same goes for my drink of choice, the iced caramel latte with oat milk. The bacon and eggs were as you'd expect and well executed. The Shakshuka was good and smelled amazing, but my only note would be that an addition of salt or a slight edge to the dish would bring it over the top- My friend who initially ordered the dish says that an addition of Feta cheese will do the trick, as she ordered a side of it to go on top. For my personal taste it was a 7.5/10. The pizza was a great serving size for 1-2 people in one sitting, or could easily be stretched out into multiple meals if needed. The fresh tasting vegetables brought the dish together, and the meal was happily enjoyed. and a pro tip; if you have leftovers i'd recommend reheating in an air-fryer for perfect crispy crust 9/10 The chocolate strawberry latte exceeded my expectations, as I am not a usual fan of chocolate strawberries, but this drink was a very pleasant surprise. It wasn't overly sweet or artificially flavored, and I couldn't help but ask my friend for a few sips throughout the meal. The bathrooms were VERY clean and VERY well maintained, and the restaurant is just a very quick walk away from the bus stop. Accessible by car but parking may be hard to find, so be aware if you choose to go by car. I would go back to boston soley for those pancakes! ONE thing I will note is that for three people our order came out to a bit over $100. You can feel free to interpret that as you so choose. I will say I was somewhat surprised, but NOT regretful! I'd still go back for the pancakes ‍

The Friday morning breakfast I didn't know I needed…read more Thought I had a 7:00 am session at SweatHouz... turns out it was 8:15. So I hopped on Yelp and found this tiny counter‑style spot with an open grill and super friendly service. Sausage, egg & cheese on a roll, crispy hash browns, and a bottomless cup of coffee. I've driven by this place for years and never stopped -- now it's officially in the rotation for great local breakfast.

It's an experience coming here! Theres a Grill! And on it…read morethe owner masterfully makes eggs, pancakes, bacon, potatoes and steak and cheese subs etc I had two over eggs, an excellent grilled corn muffin, and delicious bacon! And Vietnamese (?)strong coffee. People are very friendly there, so it's apparently ok chat with someone next to you! I made a parking spot in front.

Revival is a go-to spot, fun specialty & seasonal coffee flavors and delicious food. The Revival in…read moreWatertown doesn't have a lot of parking but has tons of seating with tons of natural light and patio seating, too. The people behind the counter are always kind and helpful. The bagelicious breakfast sandwich is one of my absolute favorites.

The location was beautiful, clean, and quiet. They had parking available. Service was pretty quick…read more They had a variety of breakfast items. I got an iced latte and a jalepeno bagel and it was really good!

I am somewhere between 3 & 4 on this place. I love the esthetic. It has a retro neighborhood vibe…read more It's colorful and lively. I came on a Tuesday before noon there was no wait and the place was half empty. We were seated quickly but waited a long time for our food. We started with the cheesy tater tots. They were good. 4 to an order is kind of small but they tasted good. The cheese sauce was reminiscent of velveeta. For mains we got the gochujang chicken sandwich and the pastrami sandwich. The chicken sandwich was cooked well and large in size but underwhelming in flavor. The pastrami sandwich was spicy but had a lot of flavor going on but wasn't memorable. The waffle fries were hot and crisp with a nice seasoning to them. Served with a big half sour pickle. I would go back and try other things. I can't make a full judgement on a sandwich at a place that specializes in brunch so I would try it again. I think this would be a super fun spot to meet with the girlies. It had a few flight options on drinks that looked interesting.

Let me be very clear... these two stars are for the STAFF because baby, the KITCHEN was fighting…read morefor its life. If you go to The Friendly Toast, do yourself a favor and ask for Nicole. No seriously... ask for her by name. She was warm, attentive, knowledgeable, engaging... the kind of service that makes you feel like you tip BEFORE the food even hits the table. Now let's talk about why this review is not 5 stars... THE KITCHEN. Y'all... I could've gone to Pluto and back before our food came out. By the time it hit the table, we were starving like we just completed a fast we didn't sign up for. And then... the food? * Toast came out DRY. No butter, no nothing. Just vibes. * Home fries? Whole red potatoes just... sitting there. Not smashed, not seasoned with intention... just existing on the plate. * My Irish Benny? I asked for extra hollandaise AND said I would pay for it (because I know how y'all get). It came out with what I can only describe as a polite drizzle. A suggestion of sauce. A whisper. Nicole fixed that quickly, thank God. But then the real betrayal... I cut into my eggs expecting that silky, runny yolk moment... you know, the reason we order Eggs Benedict in the first place? WHY WAS IT DAMN NEAR HARD BOILED??? At that point I just stared at it like... be serious. Now here's where the staff saved the entire experience because Nicole and the manager stepped ALL the way up. The manager took it off the bill and insisted on remaking it to go. I told her respectfully, "ma'am... we already waited 84 years," but she still made it right, packed it up, and kept it classy. And honestly? That level of care is the ONLY reason this review isn't a full one-star drag. Because everything else? The ambiance? Cute. The decor? Fire. The vibe? 10 out of 10. Bathrooms? Clean, we love to see it. Full bar? Oh you can absolutely get a little tipsy at 10am, no judgment. Bottomless Pete's coffee? Blessings. Hot chocolate? Looked like it knew what it was doing. The churro bites??? It's really French toast with a cinnamon sugar crunch and Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal sprinkled. But that cream cheese buttercream??? Yeah... THAT'S the star of the kitchen. Order extra and mind your business. It's a dollar for extra which I gladly paid. Would I run back? Absolutely not. Would I go back just for the staff or a drinks? Maybe... because they deserve better than what the kitchen is doing to their reputation and them flights look amazing. Friendly Toast... your people are AMAZING. Your kitchen? Needs a team meeting, a prayer circle, and possibly supervision. Respectfully.

Stopped in for a drink and snack after a game. Sat us quickly, good/attentive service. It was cute…read moreand comfortable. We had lattes, and the mezza platter and everything was fresh and delicious.

Staying at the nearby AC Hotel for work, we popped into this spacious cafe for lattes. It's…read moredefinitely more of a sit down restaurant, but they have a coffee counter just behind the hostess stand. My latte was well balanced and ready within minutes. They also have an outdoor patio to sip your coffee on.

Ambience: small little cafe tucked in the middle of Allston that wouldn't look all that special if…read morenot for the line outside. Not somewhere I would necessarily go for "vibes" but that just shows that the food speaks for itself Food: if I had to describe cafe weekend in a sentence, it's basically "a Korean's take on an American cafe". There's a subtle touch of Korean flavor and aesthetic in each item, like how the desserts aren't too overpoweringly saccharine and the Drop the Egg brioche sandwich has that mix savory/sweet that Koreans love. I personally loooved the very berry mascarpone French toast, and I'm not even a dessert person! Nothing was too oily or under seasoned. The food is definitely the highlight of this place! Service: The waitress checked on us a couple times to make sure things were running smoothly and she made great food recommendations which I loved.

Such a cute brunch place. Plus the food & drinks were good!…read more Ordered the shakshouka -- had the right amount of spiciness, and lots of tomatoes. A bit more on the watery end, but I still enjoyed it (this might be more of a preference thing). Good portions (I was definitely full, and my friend couldn't even finish her omelette lol). Also ordered the weekend latte -- it felt too creamy, milky, and "specialty" to be a proper coffee drink (ended up needing to buy Starbucks later on in the day), but still very yummy (so it's more of a fun drink). Heard the matcha was too sweet btw. ~$30pp, so it's a bit steeper for a brunch place, but def worth it.

Great food and service! Although I haven't lived in Newton in many years, I can't believe I missed…read morecoming here when I lived in MA. Definitely worth it!

Quaint local diner with a lot of regulars - many people walked in and the servers knew their names…read moreand were familiar with them which is neat! I'll echo what others have said that it's a bit pricey for what you get, but what isn't nowadays. The menu is extensive and they serve all day breakfast and lunch (eggs benedict only available weekends and holidays). We got their corned beef hash, biscuits and gravy, and patty melt, all which were delicious! It was some of the best corned beef hash I've had in a while but the portion wasn't that big. The sandwich came with a side, I chose salad, which was offered with their housemade greek dressing! The home fries could be better seasoned but overall not bad. They do have wifi but even on a weekday lunch they got pretty busy (no waits but tables almost full). Service was solid as well and the space was clean.

I had a wonderful dinner here with my Mom. We sat at the bar and enjoyed our conversation with the…read morebartender. We shared the Winter salad to start, which was delicious with very fresh lettuce and a flavorful dressing. My Mom opted for the Shitake Mushroom Dumplings, which were delicious, and I had the Lemon sole. They have a full bar, curated wine list and several non-alcoholic beverage options. I opted for a sparking hibiscus and rose drink that was very unusual and good. Farmstead remains one of my go to restaurants when I'm in town as the food is locally sourced and dependable, the service is excellent and the space is intimate. It's a great local spot!

Our favorite Newton restaurant for fine dining. We go for special occasions. Popovers are famous…read more Everything else is fresh and delicious, we have never had a meal there that was less than excellent.

My friend and I stopped in for lunch. I got the turkey panini and she got a salad. We sat at the…read morebar. While we waited for them to bring the food, we ordered green monster smoothies. Service was awesome. The smoothies were really good. My sandwich was good too. I liked the bread and the cheese. I thought it would be grilled for some reason but I must have been confused with the menu. I ate half the sandwich and saved the other half to eat at the airport. It not only held up well, it tasted even better. It was 1:30pm on a Monday and the place was packed! It's a well-oiled machine!

I ordered through DoorDash so I'm not sure how much blame pressed cafe gets, but the açaí bowl I…read moregot was basically a soup with how watery it was. The bottom of the bowl was slightly cold so maybe the DoorDasher had it under a heater, I don't know. Either way I wasted $15 on an açaí bowl that was gross. You can see in the two pics where I tilt it and it slides easily (because it's water). This was very disappointing for my daughter and she couldn't eat any of it. I've had one delivered from tropical smoothie cafe that arrived in an edible state and was delicious. It was just as expensive as this one and half the size, but atleast it was edible and yummy. Edit: Changing from 2 stars to 3. I called the store and the manager offered to remake it for me so if that's one good, this review can be bumped up to 4-5 stars :D Edit 2: Jose took care of it for me with awesome service. Unfortunately the açaí bowl was only okay so 4 stars is as good as this review will get.

Ate here Friday night, just beating the rush. Nice table with an open window to the street. Great…read morefood we shared included the Bahn Mi, Shrimp Bao, garlic steak tips and Vietnamese egg rolls. Our server was super! Would definitely be back when in the area!

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!