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    The Longfellow Bar

    3.7 (141 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    The best burger I ever had!
    Veronique S.

    This was my first time visiting the Longfellow Bar and it would not be the last. I was informed by someone this establishment had the best burgers ever so I had to give it a try. This was honestly the best burger I've had ever. EVER! This burger is described as a smash burger but the patties were thick and juicy. This was a messy burger but it was worth all the napkins I used to devour it. The flavors hit the spot! Tha ambiance was adoable, inviting, and cozy with the bar being the main attraction in the room. The service was truly amazing. I ordered wings for appetizer which were absent when I received my burger. I didn't mention anything because thing happen and the burger looked amazing! However, the waitor did mention it and took care of us with a smile. This entire experience was one I wouldn't forget. I did have a reservation, however, I sat by the kitchen. I will definately return to Longfellow Cafe!

    The Hypnotize
    Izabella K.

    Went on a Monday and it was super quiet. We didn't even get to go to the upstairs bar (which seems like the main attraction) but still had a fabulous time. The cocktails (the hypnotize and a dirty martini) were insanely good. This bar is super relaxing and meant to spend some time in. We didn't try the food. Bartenders were super friendly and totally invested in their craft. Great for date night!!!

    Messy Fries
    Khaing W.

    The messy fries is so good and totally recommend to get that with your drinks. They have many options for the cocktails too. We ended up ordering the messy fries for a second time.

    Angela F.

    A friend brought me here for dinner on a Saturday night. We did not have reservations but there were seats available at the little bar facing the kitchen. It felt like a chef's table experience as we could watch as different dishes were being prepared. I ordered a dirty martini and my friend ordered the blank space cocktail. They did not have blue cheese olives for the martini. My martini was nice and cold with three olives but not as dirty as I'd like. My friend's drink was delicious! We decided to order the fried brussels sprouts- without the fish sauce, the Longfellow messy fries, the fried shishito peppers and the wild green & cheese pupusas. My favorite dish was the pupusas. They tasted like a soft corn tortilla with lime- delightful. These were topped with microgreens and some kind of crumbled cheese. There were only four which my friend and I shared but I longed for more- next time! These were served with a side of curtido, a lightly fermented cabbage relish, that was lovely. I expected the fried shishito peppers to be breaded but I was glad they were not. They were placed on top of a squash hummus and were served with naan. This dish was sprinkled with chopped peanuts. Very nice dish. I just ate the avocados off the messy fries. Ok, I tried a messy fry or two. They tasted great with the sesame kewpie dressing, furikake seasoning and chili crisp. Large portion size! The fried Brussels sprouts were very nice. They were quite oily yet crispy. I enjoyed them very much. The atmosphere was lively yet warm and inviting. Our server was pleasant and the drink and food arrived in a timely manner. This was a lovely dining experience!

    Espresso martini
    Emily B.

    We came here for drinks after a show. Theo and Eric were our bartenders and were the best! I wanted an old fashion but, wanted it a little bit fruiter so, Theo added peach bitters to it; it was perfect!

    Abigail S.

    Pretty good place! Just a bit pricey but the drinks are nice and the interior is a cool experience

    Riley S.

    So, Longfellow was one of those places I've seen on social media that I said "must go" and I loved it. Sure, is the menu small? Yes. But, does it cater to everyone. Yes. This was huge for me since my picky sister was visiting and I took her here! We started out with cocktails to sip on before ordering our food. Our waiter provided his favorite & one of us ordered it. While, two of us order the same "Cruel Summer" cocktail. What I loved is that the cocktail menu names all the drinks after songs! Intriguing and fun. We ended up ordering for food the smash burger, regular burger, and chicken sandwich. All were excellent and pair well with house made sauces and fried cheese! Additionally, we ordered the loaded fried that had avocado and other toppings and regular fries. Both sets of waffle fries are THE BEST i've ever had. Crunchy & delicious pairing with the house made sauce. The actual atmosphere was so aesthetically pleasing and perfect for a small group or date night! I highly recommend, however, it is definitely up there in price for plates that don't come a side.

    Lucas D.

    Nice location near Harvard. Limited food menu but enough to make a dinner out of it. The quantity of the fries was very good and would recommend adding that to any order. Large selection of unique drinks.

    Cinco de Mayo special
    Manfred S.

    Very nice bar with a small but yummy appetizers. The Thai Sausage was my favorite although it isn't consistent. Cocktails, brown shots, and wine are very good. On the Cinco de Mayo visit, they had a delicious mescal cocktail.

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    Inside of Tall Order from our table. By 11pm on a Friday night it was still buzzing though not packed to the brim
    Inside of Tall Order from our table. By 11pm on a Friday night it was still buzzing though not packed to the brim
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    Baos (crispy queso chichuahua & katsu chicken)
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