Great spot with a really cool vibe. The lighting is dim and cozy, and the playlist was honestly one of the best I've heard in a while--hit so many of my favorite songs. Food-wise, the charred salad was a standout--so flavorful and something I'd definitely order again. The shepherd's pie was really good too, just could've used a little more mash on top, but still solid overall. The drinks were amazing, and bartender Jessica made the experience even better, super friendly and clearly knows what she's doing. You can tell a lot of care goes into the cocktails. Overall, a fun, laid-back place with great energy. I'd definitely come back. read more

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This is a solid place and a good choice for a group. I came with a large group (14 or so folks) and the menu offered good variety to satisfy varied tastes and needs. I personally ordered the sweet potato gnocchi. It was a generous portion and I left satisfied. Folks around me ordered drinks and mocktails, and everyone seemed to enjoy the them. Our water glasses were kept filled which I really appreciated. The service could have been more attentive. When we asked about the check and if it would be possible to split it up, the response we got made it clear that it would be a major pain to do that, so we just handled it ourselves via Venmo etc. I'd give it 3.5 if that were an option. read more

Stopped in on a weeknight around 7 pm with no reservation and were able to get seated downstairs in the basement/bar section which was really nice. The ambiance was dark with wall lights which made the vibe comfortable. My friend and I ordered a couple drinks (sangria & espresso Martini) and the drinks were amazing and the service was super friendly and quick. We ordered the poutine, mussels, and a salmon dish and the food was amazing and we ended up staying until 11:30 pm. The Abbey is open until 2 AM so there were still a lot of people inside when we left. Would definitely come back and bring others here. read more

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Decent spot - cocktails are creative, staff is laid back and welcoming. Smashing pumpkins didn't have as much pumpkin flavor as expected, basic witches and evil spirits were solid. Food is always good. read more

The Abbey - Basic Witches - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

The people serving! They won't let you talk about politics at the bar! It is like you are being patrolled and with the current state of politics in the States this IS a real issue! The atmosphere is heavy not welcoming...giving new definition to the term " Mass-hole" this kind of thing usually comes from the top the manager must have real anger issues... Avoid Avoid Avioid! read more

Was looking for late night food and this place popped up. Nice pub/bar vibes right along Mass Ave which is always fun. Started with an order of wings which were really good, paired with their blue cheese--yum. I ordered the burger for my entree which was just okay, a little dry. I did like the fries. I tried a few bites of the steak entree and that was good! Sangria was okay, probably should've gotten a beer instead, but there's always next time! For 1am food I enjoyed it...but wasn't blown away, except by the wings. I'd like to come back and try some of their other things. read more

The Abbey - Wings - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I've been going here with my grandma since college and I don't have any complaints! Food is good and service is always on point. They have specials so you can always get some variety in their food. At this point, I've tried everything on their menu.. Some of my favorites: -deviled eggs -burger add duck egg and bacon: the duck egg is a game changer trust me on this! You can also sub the fries for salad if you'd like. -bison bolognese: they use fresh pasta, you can definitely taste the difference. The sauce is to die for, so tasty! -eggs Benedict: they recently started doing brunch again and I'm a sucker for any eggs Benedict. Their home fries were delicious; crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. -pan roasted cod with potato: they always cook the cod so perfectly. The sauce is so creamy and pairs well with the crispy potato hash on the bottom. read more

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We made early dinner reservations at The Abbey to have a birthday celebration. We are so glad that we did! We ended up with a high top table in the downstairs seating area which was comfy. The staff was quick to engage with us, make suggestions, and take our order. We really enjoyed the chicken confit lollipops. So super tender and tasty. Wish there was one more in the order. I had the pork schnitzel special. It was amazing. Perfectly breaded and piping hot. Came with some yummy fingerling potatoes. We also had the bison bolognese come to the table. It was hearty and delicious! An order of gnocchi was our final large plate order. It was creamy and super tasty. Since it was a birthday dinner, we had to have a dessert. They only have two choices, but the chocolate chip brownie sundae was amazing and totally enough for three to share. I'd definitely come back! read more

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We sat outside on a Saturday. There were tables for 4 but they accommodated 5 of us plus a baby. The service was excellent. We started with pimento fried cheese that was excellent. The beer selection was very good. I had a wonderful Caprese salad. Everyone enjoyed their meals. I recommend. read more

We went for espresso martinis & were disappointed... more of a coffee martini than anything. Won't be going there again for espresso martinis. Bartender was personable for a Sunday evening, and we were grateful that they were open late! Moody chill vibes that we enjoyed. read more

In town for work and stopped here for dinner last night. It did not disappoint!! From the bartender to the food we couldn't have been happier! Sat downstairs at the bar and it was super quiet and comfortable. Would highly recommend! Thank you! read more

The Abbey - Cosmo!! - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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I've never in my life experienced what I experienced tonight. The bartender this evening was incredibly hostile, rude and chaotic. It started when I ordered a French 75 with tequila instead of gin (great remix btw!) and he refused to give me the tequila of my choice because he "wasn't taking down top shelf tequila for this" It devolved further from there and so I had to curse him out for being so rude. Even though the waitress came out to apologize after I walked outside, his actions should not have been condoned through the silence of everyone inside when he was being an asshole. His language also revealed his racism, but that was the least surprising bit. Forget better service, just be better humans. read more

food is amazing and staff top notch. Ruben treated us like a couple of regulars only after meeting twice!!

Great food, great vibes, great staff open late. Went two nights in a row because no places were open, if I could give more than 5 stars, I would, will be back anytime in Boston...Thank you Ruben for making us LA vistors feel like Bostonites, Wicked Awesome read more

Came here for drinks before dinner on a Tuesday evening and the place was decently busy with several seats taken. The bartender was really friendly and took our orders with ease as well as served us water pretty efficiently. He made drinks quickly as well and everything was pretty good. The sangria I got was super tasty, fruity, and relatively light. The food we saw other folks getting looked pretty good, but we didn't have time to try it. I'd love to come back to try more of the things on their menu in the future - definitely smelled great as well! read more

The Abbey - Sangria - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Went to the one in Cambridge. Had the cauliflower and capers; interesting combo but was delicious. Then the beet salad which was huge and perfectly made. Service was good, prompt but not hanging over the table. Ambiance is what you'd expect on Mass Ave in Cambridge. Bust but not too busy. A good place to stop for a quick lunch. read more

Had dinner there and food, service and ambience were all great. Great Pizza Great beer Great chicken wings read more

Great food. Cool place. Go there whenever we're in Worcester . Especially for brunch.

Amazing food !! This is a place I would have walked on by from the outside but was blown away by the food , drinks and service The bison bolognese was off the charts It's a must go to restaurant! Papa was our waiter ( Brandon ) read more

I have loved this place for years but like many other establishments it's gone downhill, I miss the old school staff and their banter, replaced by indifferent servers, the service was very slow, despite the food seeming precooked and just reheated for serving. Eating out just seems increasingly like a waste of money. read more

A Fantastic Local Gem in °Brookline, MA. Drink menu is full of creative mixtures that pack a punch-strong and bold flavors with a touch of elegance. The food itself is just as impressive, boasting complex and well-balanced flavors. Impeccably well-run, with friendly servers always eager to help. An inviting atmosphere that keeps you coming back. Open every day until 2AM, it's the perfect late-night spot. With gluten-free and vegetarian options on the menu. We've been here many times, and each visit leaves us impressed by both the service and the consistently excellent dishes. For a cozy, inviting place with fantastic food and drinks, The Abbey is a must-visit. For more hidden gems around Boston, MA and the world, check out our page @flavorfusionjourneysloveblog read more

We had tasty appetizers (cheeseburger egg rolls and chicken rangoons) that were so good I didn't get to try the cheeseburger one. My food was great - a special with chicken drumsticks and Jalapeno Mac and cheese. All of the staff were super polite and helpfull. I tried the cocktail that was a chai tequila cocktail - was Ok but wouldn't order that one again. My tween had the grilled cheese and ate it (that is a pretty good review for a tween). Overall we would definitely come back and try other things next time. read more

The Abbey - Fried. Chicken drumsticks and jalapeño Mac and cheese. - New American Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Excellent food and service. Great local atmosphere. Great beer and Scotch selection. Attentive bartenders.

Love this place! Cocktails are always on point, Our server Rachel took great care of us. The charred salmon Caesar with salmon is to DIE for. The salmon skin is so SO crispy and the lettuce is dressed and charred so perfect it's pretty big you could probably share with someone if you wanted a smaller portion. read more

Absolutely NOT! Could never recommend. This is going back a couple years but the night I walked in there everyone that was at the bar was under age. They were being overserved. The woman behind the bar was wearing spandex. She look like she had come from the gym and she had quite a sharp tongue and was rude my cousin simply wanted to use the bathroom and she pulled the bouncer into it by making him bang on the door until we left , the folks at the bar were shocked at her behavior. She was rude and very abusive . Don't know how she got that job the food that I've had there prior was mediocre and overpriced. It's only amped up Overly inflated college bar for indulgent spoiled idiotic people- all set. Can't wait until they have their license taken. read more

after many positive experiences here over the years, i find myself pretty disappointed in this meal. - mediocre Bolognese, very sweet for some reason - vegetables in salad were not particularly fresh - hot tea served lukewarm, which prevented steeping - bottled lime juice, rather than fresh, in cocktail - they don't have lattes even though they are on the menu? - no salt or pepper shakers the PEI mussels were pretty good; the service was fast. my guests and i were let down by this apparent decrease in quality. read more

Glad to see other reviews talking about the rude male waiter. Good was mediocre-we ordered a supposed 8 ounce steak, oh please it was obviously not 8 ounces, also requested no cheese and the waiter kept insisting it wasn't cheese (btw I am deeply repulsed by cheese so my bodily reaction made me realized it was), also had I had ask three times for napkin (maybe if the male waiter wasn't flirting with female customers I could've had my napkin sooner?) AVOID AVOID AVOID, mediocre food read more

I absolutely loved this place! I spotted it out on an early afternoon and decided to have some drinks before continuing my day exploring the neighborhood. I sat at the bar and started with a festive holiday rendition of an Old Fashioned. It was quite delightful and really brought out the December vibes quite effortlessly. Right after, I went with a hot bourbon based version of what seemed like an adults version of a hot toddy. I lament not being able to remember the actual drink names although I can affirm they were super creatively labeled. The outdoor patio was heated as the weather was quite chilly yet manageable for what the NE is usually experiencing during these cooler months. The place had a very relaxed atmosphere associated to it and I really enjoyed my visit here while in Cambridge. Stop by for their great happy hour specials on several bar bites, it's really a great spot! read more

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Relaxed atmosphere with a nice ambiance - great place to stop by for a cold beverage and stay for dinner. Had the turkey panini and salmon w/ risotto, both exceeded expectations. read more

I was in town working at Harvard and walked to this bar. Ag and I ate there a couple of times and the prices weren't crazy, but the food was amazing and the bar menu options for drinks were very delicious and different. I would highly recommend for a business meeting, date night, as they also had outside seating, and the Weight staff and bartenders were very nice. read more

Great menu, drinks are amazing and so are their mock tails. The service is speedy and extremely friendly, and the vibe of the place is SO NICE. Dim lighting and very pretty looking. You can also go upstairs or downstairs for a bit of a different vibe depending on what you're looking for. Been several times and will definitely be coming back! read more

Very warm and inviting spot, Val is an absolute delight and is both charming and creative serving at the bar. The menu is creative pub affair, on the heavier side but a great pairing with the healthy drafts on pour. The cocktail menu includes cold and warm options which impressed me! The inside has a cozy vibe with classic bench and wood chair seating, moderate noise, and comfortable space. Recommend popping in for a local Cambridge feel with charm. read more

I had lunch here with a friend. The service was good. The burger and fries that I ordered was meh.

If you're reading this, pick a different bar. Showed up with a friend (who is turning 25.) Turned out her ID had expired, so the bartender wouldn't serve her. Not a big deal, her fault really. I ordered something for myself and we talked quietly for a bit. Suddenly the bartender slams a check in front of me. Yells that he wasn't born yesterday, says I was giving her my drink and that we have to leave. No, she has not developed a taste for neat Glenmorangie. And we are both too old and tired to be playing dumb games with bartenders. This is not a grimy dive bar in a college town. We were fairly shocked and embarrassed. That is a serious thing to falsely accuse someone of in front of a bar full of decent people. Only a blind person would mistake us for teenagers, and only a drunk person would somehow make up that I was slipping her sips of my Scotch. I seriously think he was not sober - at first he handed me a checkbook with someone else's credit card in it (!!) The other patrons looked nonplussed. The woman sitting next to my friend had whispered, "he's always in a bad mood." This was so off-the-charts weird that it felt like a Tim Robinson sketch. read more

Went with a few friends a few months ago, Atmosphere was quite nice and lively The waiter was puzzled that I inquired as to whether they had any veggie burgers available, didn't seem very friendly / welcoming to vegetarians and told me they "don't do that here" A vibe if you're here for it but not the nicest impression read more

Came here a couple months ago, and the service was terrible. Did the server really roll his eyes at me for ordering tomato soup? The food was awful to boot, and I rarely care that much. I didn't bother finishing what I ordered. It was a waste of time and money and I won't be back. EDIT: Looks like poor service is a theme here. You think that'd have been addressed by now. read more

Very loud and intimate place. They have a robust bar and a long beer menu, and even some wines too. Surprised to see absolutely no mocktails listed, definitely not outwardly friendly for non drinkers. If you live in the area this seems like a good spot, friendly staff, all that. The bar food smelled good, saw a lot of people order the brussel sprouts read more

I am sad to leave this review as Ive enjoyed the abbey many times before however my experience this past Wednesday afternoon has left me no choice but to leave this review. There's a lot to unleash here and I'm not sure why this happened but essentially the bartender at the abbey that day treated my friend and I with a disrespect I've never dealt with at an establishment in my life. My friend and I went in to grab an appetizer and a drink before dinner. The bar was full and we were immediately met with bartenders borderline rude/sarcasm remarks. I thought initially he had a really dry sense of humor but we soon realized this guy proved to have a chip on his shoulder to say the least and continued to treat us with aggression and disrespect until we ultimately denied our last drink from feeling so uncomfortable. My guess is this man was on drugs as his irritability and on edge behavior had no explanation as it was completely unwarranted. Beware. read more

Super friendly and relaxing place. Great service, good food, fair prices. Greeted at the front door by the hostess. There is a bar and seating to the right with fun decor well lit open area. Second option is to go downstairs to a dimly lit room with a bar, candles on the tables, more ambiance. It does get noisy as it fills up. Unique items on the menu and there is something for everyone. They have draft beers, drinks, and wine. Conveniently located. Parking along street. read more

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Seems like another rude bartender: am one of the resident here in Cambridge. My friend and I visited Abby last night around 10 PM . We ordered a Cod fish and chicken wings and two drinks and we asked the bartender his name Jason if we could have a potato chips on the side?( some thing that my friend likes very much and not often found in the menu) The answer was No in super rude way with angry face. Jason doesn't really want to work here or Serve anyone! and we told him that we're gonna pay for it and then finally he said "it's part of the special menu we don't serve it separately that!!' Then we said OK good that you explain it "now could we have it and we'll pay for it any price u suggest? His answer "No I'm not going to do that.....NO, walking and yaying around? and then we asked for the manager and he said in bad way No manager is here, walking towards other side of the bar saying I don't care!!! Why this attitude? is this guy gets paid or is he even happy here? We paid for our two Drinks-and cancel the order and left the restaurant because we don't want to eat and we are full of stress! Was a horrible experience not because we didn't get the potato chips, but because the bartenders attitude, aggressive, that I just want to run way out of the place. It doesn't look like it's a bad day for him, it looks like that he hates serving people or he does not want even to be there, the guy was controlling everything in the restaurants instead of having a manager that he could manage the place and be an eye to the owner . By the way, I've been there a couple of times ( since I live in next door, ) and I saw that no manager was in there to look after the restaurant and I just called the restaurant today and asked about the manager just to let him know what happened last night and to be fair before I put it anywhere out online and someone answered the phone and said the manager in vacation and then when I called a Brookline location, the manager answered the phone and gave me the owners email address. email has been sent to the owner. Good always good to be fair. read more