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    The Coast Cafe

    4.1 (429 reviews)
    ModerateSoul Food, Barbeque
    Closed • Closed

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    Good for kids

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    Smoked BBQ Pork Rib and Chicken Combo Plate
    Kai M.

    I can't believe I've been living in this neighborhood for 2 years and have never stopped by!!! This was insanely good. The restaurant is a small storefront just with two tables, so it's best to order out! You can order ahead, but I wanted to see what it was like in-person so I ordered there. They told me it would take about 15-20 mins, so I came back in 15 and it was ready! I got the ribs and chicken combo plate--highly recommend. The ribs portion was big and so tender. The chicken was so crispy and flavorful, but not over-the-top oily at all. I LOVED the Mac and cheese and the candied yams as sides. Usually I feel like Mac n cheese can be a little dry or crusty, but this was perfectly creamy and so cheesy. The candied yams were deliciously spiced and soft. I'm not usually a huge cornbread fan, but the side of cornbread that the plates come with was very moist. One of the best meals I've had in Boston, FOR SURE!! Don't sleep on this place!

    Fried chicken thigh, corn bread, mac and cheese and green beans
    Masmin P.

    Cosy neighborhood takeout spot in the heart of Cambridgeport on busy River Street. Fried chicken and bbq are their specialties. The fried chicken thighs are crispy and very very good. I enjoyed the fried haddock too. Ordered online and picked up- very efficient.

    What kind of crap is this? The website says it's open. At the store, it says it's closed--and it's full of employees. What a garbage experience.

    Suha L.

    This is the best fried chicken in the Boston and Cambridge area. Coast Cafe is a small, local shop owned by a married couple. This restaurant has been in their family for years and it's truly a community spot. They offer southern comfort foods like fried chicken, different sides, stuffed patties, and also jerk chicken!! For food, we got their 2 piece combo (both thighs ofc) with mac and cheese and collared greens, jerk chicken wings, and beef patties. The fried chicken was soooo fresh, juicy, and seasoned well. I burned my mouth because I got so excited! The sides were also great but not as fresh so they could've been better. The jerk chicken wings were bursting with flavor and had perfect consistency for the sauce: not too wet or dry! Beef patties were fire. They were mixed with cheese and every bite was even, great textures, and not dry at all. This restaurant truly is a hidden gem in Cambridge and it should stop being hidden!!! Go support them!!

    Hot sauce
    Terri T.

    Called and ordered a fried chicken wing plate with macaroni and cheese and yams when I got there the empanadas were looking so delicious so I got a beef and cheese empanada which was extremely delicious. Then I ate the fried chicken plate. Oh my gosh, it was so bomb. It was very delicious. Very fresh very juicy. When I went there. The customer service was nice. The guy that was at the counter was kind everything about this place was bomb. I would definitely be coming back too bad. I don't live around here the ambience was nice as well. It's a cute quiet place with delicious food plus it's black owned.

    Fried Chicken Thigh
    Jim M.

    Very kind service and solid food. It's a bit pricey for what you get, but what isn't in Cambridge Hole in the wall spot with some seating. 18/30

    Fried Catfish Mac & Cheese Candied Yams
    Yewande O.

    Good southern fried catfish! Eating in is a sweet experience, small and cozy.. delivery was just as good. Will be my go to for nights I'm craving my grandmothers style of cooking!

    Chicken and Waffles, fried wing box, mixed plate, thigh plate

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    Great spot. Delicious chicken and sides. The sweat potato pie was fantastic. Super friendly staff and an overall great experience.

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    The chicken was hot and crispy. I liked the flavor, not too strong. Some parts were a bit dry. But overall, still good. Would eat again.

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    Good chicken, not too greasy. The crust was light and crispy. A bit plain inside. Still tasty. Would order again.

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