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Tasty spot for breakfast, nothing too special. Some interesting menu items but unfortunately not outstanding preparation. We tried the Bulgogi Benedict and the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, which were each tasty, though there was a hair in my pancake that was distinctly not mine. Inside is loud and crowded. The server was not too friendly and was also a severe mumbler so we really had no idea what she was saying. Probably wouldn't go back given the bounty of options in the area.
Pretty good brunch place with the classics as well as a few re-imagined items. Our table shared the bulgogi benedict, cajun hash, and the wine rosemary french toast. I was pleased with all of our choices and the portions were quite good. Their french toasts are probably their most pretty and interesting options - the wine rosemary one had brie in between the toast! I also got the pistachio match a latte which didn't have any detectable pistachio flavor at all, but was still good matcha. The food did come out a bit slow. Decor/ambience inside is nothing amazing.
Spacious seating area & nice service. The food does take a little longer than average to come out. But order a drink & bring a friend to stay entertained. Everything we had was good. We got hashbrowns, and they did not disappoint; very crispy. The bulgogi marinade was just good enough to be considered bulgogi. Better than the trader joes bulgogi marinade. The chorizo can be a little spicy if you can't handle a little heat.
Union is a classic brunch spot in Allston. They have a wide variety of savory and sweet brunch foods, and several delicious sandwich options. Today a friend and I walked in at 1:30pm and got seated immediately. We ordered the hash napoleon and the berries and ricotta French toast. The hash napoleon was pretty standard, the and hash was not too remarkable. The berries and ricotta French toast though, was DELICIOUS! I loved the whipped ricotta topping and the layer of berry ricotta cream in the middle. I would order that again. Service was okay, I know we did not dine during peak hours, but the waiter forgot to give us our check at the end of our meal. It seemed like other folks were getting their checks / water filled but the waiter didn't seem to get to where we were sitting. Otherwise a great experience
The atmosphere is underwhelming and not particularly welcoming. Several of the chairs are wobbly and felt like they would break if we leaned back. The staff was friendly and there weren't too many patrons in the restaurant on a Monday around lunchtime, but food service was pretty slow. The drinks were made quickly though and they were fine. It was odd that the cafe drinks were made without sweetener. Usually a London Fog has at least a little simple syrup in it. Not this one. The matcha was similarly unsweetened. Overall the bulgogi Benedict was the best thing on the table. The kimchi bulgogi quesadilla was mid. Needed more bulgogi and kimchi and less pico, especially since the pico was served on the side. The rosemary French toast was also very good. The sweet fruit and the Brie went well together, but it needed way more of the special syrup. I didn't care for it as much with regular (not pure maple) syrup. The meal was like $78 for 3 of us for three entrees and 3 beverages. Outrageously expensive for what we got. The food was good, but it wasn't $95 good.
I just had to write an updated review for @Union because I found myself visiting it again recently and I feel like the food has gotten so much better. Maybe it was the special menu item or that specific day, but I remember why I used to always visit @Union and enjoyed the food. That day we ordered fluffy pancakes and bulgogi benedict with freshly squeezed orange juice. The fluffy pancakes were indeed very fluffy, I love the mascarpone cream that came with it. The bulgogi benedict was delicious, it came with a good amount of meat, eggs were runny when cut into, flavors were all there. Both dishes were 10/10. The only bad part about this meal, or any time visiting @Union would be the very long wait for our food. We waited over 35 minutes for our food after placing the order with our server. We devoured the entire thing within minutes though.
Mask are required Cocktails are served at this location for breakfast. The chicken and waffles were so good, the chicken was well seasoned and could've been eaten alone. It was perfect with the waffle and syrup. The banana and cinnamon French toast was perfect also. It was crunchy around the edges and a combo of soft and a bit of crunch towards the middle. This was really good. The hast brown didn't taste like it had any seasoning and it was very crunchy, a bit too much for my liking and I should've asked for onions and peppers to be cooked with it. Otherwise, this place was really good, parking wasn't an issue, staff was great and drinks were good as well.
I was looking for a brunch spot that served alcohol with our meal. @union checked all the boxes and was an awesome surprise for everyone in my group. I started brunch with the Drunken Pumpkin Latte, which was a great way to kick off the meal. However, the highlight of the brunch was the Bulgogi Benedict. I know, I know, you are saying to yourself that I must have had one too many of those Drunken Pumpkin Lattes! Yep, you heard right - Bulgogi Benedict. This was an amazing dish with an English muffin and poached egg topped with Korean Beef Bulgogi and hollandaise sauce. All of the flavors worked! Pro tip - skip the breakfast potatoes. They were not worth the calories. I was worried that it would be crowded at 10 am, but the colleges were still on Christmas break, so we lucked out with a parking spot on the street right in front of the restaurant and immediate seating. I wish that a restaurant like @union can be found everywhere I travel!
Cute brunch spot. I've been here several times. The food is reasonably priced for Boston. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. There is hand sanitizer available at the front and all staff is wearing masks. They have a specials menu that changes throughout the year. I've always enjoyed trying the fun new items on the specials menu! The food sometimes takes a bit to come out but the staff is always very nice. The food is good with generous portion sizes as well.
This was a stellar brunch on a Friday morning. The Egg Bomb was an incredible amount of food for eleven dollars. We decided to eat it open faced to avoid a mess. The ability to opt for an everything bagel was a nice touch. The Wine Rosemary French Toast was light with a hint of sweetness. The best part was that the syrup wasn't overly sweet. @Union has a coffee shop vibe with a brunch style spread.
A fantastic brunch spot! My friend and I split the bulgogi eggs benedict ($18) and the ricotta berries French toast ($17). Both dishes were absolutely delicious. The meat in the eggs benedict was tender and flavorful, and the eggs were perfectly poached, having that lovely runny yolk. The eggs benedict also came with crispy potatoes, which were superbly seasoned. And the French toast - I can see why it's my friend's favorite dish. The bread was thick and fluffy, the berries (blueberries, strawberries, and raspberries) were fresh, and the ricotta added a lovely tang. I think the French toast was the perfect level of sweet on its own, which is why I barely reached for the syrup, though it was great as well. Our server was lovely. She was super sweet and attentive, and refilled our glasses of water a couple of times. read more
After walking by this place for the past two years, we finally tried it out for breakfast. The outside is not much to look at, but the inside was pleasantly nice and spacious. It's not huge, but there's definitely more room than I had originally guessed. The food was yummy. Typical breakfast food with some specials. I love when restaurants have specials. Keeps things interesting and not boring. Although the food was yummy, I do feel like it was slightly overpriced. $4 for a side of bacon that only came with TWO measly pieces?! Not cool. They also didn't have a children's menu which was a little disappointing. Despite these two "negatives", I'd still recommend this place and definitely come back. The service was also good. We weren't there on a week end, so not much was happening. Would like to see if the service quantity is maintained when the restaurant has more than 10 people in it. read more
A solid spot for some fun renditions of classic breakfast dishes. Inside is a casual modern ambiance. We had one of the specials - a matcha tiramisu french toast. It was an interesting flavor, the matcha was certainly strong but I'm not sure it was my favorite combination with the sour ricotta (?) cheese. Still good, maybe just not my personal favorite. We also ordered the bulgogi eggs benedict, which was delicious. The bulgogi had a great flavor and paired well with the hollandaise. The side of potatoes was delicious i just wish there was more. Overall it is a bit on the pricey side for the portions but I still think a solid breakfast spot option. our server was also fantastic! Super sweet and attentive. read more
9 months ago
Tasty spot for breakfast, nothing too special. Some interesting menu items but unfortunately not outstanding preparation. We tried the Bulgogi Benedict and the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, which were each tasty, though there was a hair in my pancake that was distinctly not mine. Inside is loud and crowded. The server was not too friendly and was also a severe mumbler so we really had no idea what she was saying. Probably wouldn't go back given the bounty of options in the area. read more
1 year ago
Pretty good brunch place with the classics as well as a few re-imagined items. Our table shared the bulgogi benedict, cajun hash, and the wine rosemary french toast. I was pleased with all of our choices and the portions were quite good. Their french toasts are probably their most pretty and interesting options - the wine rosemary one had brie in between the toast! I also got the pistachio match a latte which didn't have any detectable pistachio flavor at all, but was still good matcha. The food did come out a bit slow. Decor/ambience inside is nothing amazing. read more
4 months ago
Spacious seating area & nice service. The food does take a little longer than average to come out. But order a drink & bring a friend to stay entertained. Everything we had was good. We got hashbrowns, and they did not disappoint; very crispy. The bulgogi marinade was just good enough to be considered bulgogi. Better than the trader joes bulgogi marinade. The chorizo can be a little spicy if you can't handle a little heat. read more
8 months ago
2 years ago
Union is a classic brunch spot in Allston. They have a wide variety of savory and sweet brunch foods, and several delicious sandwich options. Today a friend and I walked in at 1:30pm and got seated immediately. We ordered the hash napoleon and the berries and ricotta French toast. The hash napoleon was pretty standard, the and hash was not too remarkable. The berries and ricotta French toast though, was DELICIOUS! I loved the whipped ricotta topping and the layer of berry ricotta cream in the middle. I would order that again. Service was okay, I know we did not dine during peak hours, but the waiter forgot to give us our check at the end of our meal. It seemed like other folks were getting their checks / water filled but the waiter didn't seem to get to where we were sitting. Otherwise a great experience read more
2 years ago
The atmosphere is underwhelming and not particularly welcoming. Several of the chairs are wobbly and felt like they would break if we leaned back. The staff was friendly and there weren't too many patrons in the restaurant on a Monday around lunchtime, but food service was pretty slow. The drinks were made quickly though and they were fine. It was odd that the cafe drinks were made without sweetener. Usually a London Fog has at least a little simple syrup in it. Not this one. The matcha was similarly unsweetened. Overall the bulgogi Benedict was the best thing on the table. The kimchi bulgogi quesadilla was mid. Needed more bulgogi and kimchi and less pico, especially since the pico was served on the side. The rosemary French toast was also very good. The sweet fruit and the Brie went well together, but it needed way more of the special syrup. I didn't care for it as much with regular (not pure maple) syrup. The meal was like $78 for 3 of us for three entrees and 3 beverages. Outrageously expensive for what we got. The food was good, but it wasn't $95 good. read more
I just had to write an updated review for @Union because I found myself visiting it again recently and I feel like the food has gotten so much better. Maybe it was the special menu item or that specific day, but I remember why I used to always visit @Union and enjoyed the food. That day we ordered fluffy pancakes and bulgogi benedict with freshly squeezed orange juice. The fluffy pancakes were indeed very fluffy, I love the mascarpone cream that came with it. The bulgogi benedict was delicious, it came with a good amount of meat, eggs were runny when cut into, flavors were all there. Both dishes were 10/10. The only bad part about this meal, or any time visiting @Union would be the very long wait for our food. We waited over 35 minutes for our food after placing the order with our server. We devoured the entire thing within minutes though. read more
1 year ago
8 months ago
Mask are required Cocktails are served at this location for breakfast. The chicken and waffles were so good, the chicken was well seasoned and could've been eaten alone. It was perfect with the waffle and syrup. The banana and cinnamon French toast was perfect also. It was crunchy around the edges and a combo of soft and a bit of crunch towards the middle. This was really good. The hast brown didn't taste like it had any seasoning and it was very crunchy, a bit too much for my liking and I should've asked for onions and peppers to be cooked with it. Otherwise, this place was really good, parking wasn't an issue, staff was great and drinks were good as well. read more
I was looking for a brunch spot that served alcohol with our meal. @union checked all the boxes and was an awesome surprise for everyone in my group. I started brunch with the Drunken Pumpkin Latte, which was a great way to kick off the meal. However, the highlight of the brunch was the Bulgogi Benedict. I know, I know, you are saying to yourself that I must have had one too many of those Drunken Pumpkin Lattes! Yep, you heard right - Bulgogi Benedict. This was an amazing dish with an English muffin and poached egg topped with Korean Beef Bulgogi and hollandaise sauce. All of the flavors worked! Pro tip - skip the breakfast potatoes. They were not worth the calories. I was worried that it would be crowded at 10 am, but the colleges were still on Christmas break, so we lucked out with a parking spot on the street right in front of the restaurant and immediate seating. I wish that a restaurant like @union can be found everywhere I travel! read more
Cute brunch spot. I've been here several times. The food is reasonably priced for Boston. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. There is hand sanitizer available at the front and all staff is wearing masks. They have a specials menu that changes throughout the year. I've always enjoyed trying the fun new items on the specials menu! The food sometimes takes a bit to come out but the staff is always very nice. The food is good with generous portion sizes as well. read more
This was a stellar brunch on a Friday morning. The Egg Bomb was an incredible amount of food for eleven dollars. We decided to eat it open faced to avoid a mess. The ability to opt for an everything bagel was a nice touch. The Wine Rosemary French Toast was light with a hint of sweetness. The best part was that the syrup wasn't overly sweet. @Union has a coffee shop vibe with a brunch style spread. read more
2 years ago
This place is popular among college students and right in Harvard avenue. Nice brunch place, pancakes, French toasts are really delicious. No reservations taken, the staffs are so friendly. You can always call the restaurant and check how crowded the restaurant is. The French toast is my personal favorite of mine, if you're a sugar tooth, pls try their French toast. They are loaded with fresh strawberries and Nutella. read more
1 year ago
@Union is a spot that offers typical and unique brunch options to choose from. They sometimes have specials to try from. In summary, their brunch is good but honestly not amazing or mind blowing compared to a few other brunch spots. However, it is a spot with "safe" brunch choices you can't go wrong with. I only really enjoyed their Nutella French toast. Everything else was decently good (with the exception that the lemon blueberry pancakes were a tad dry). When we went, there was a big group of us, so props to the service for being still quick! read more
4 years ago
Great little spot to meet up with friends at. We went about 1:00 with a group of five and we were seated within 10 minutes on a Sunday. The prices are fair and I really enjoyed my crispy chicken on the Caesar salad. The crispy chicken really hit that fried chicken spot I had been craving lately. read more
2 years ago
6 years ago
@Union is definitely the perfect place for brunch! The price was pretty reasonable for the generous portions and ordering delivery was very easy too. I also love how big their menu is and they definitely have some things that are pretty unique. I ordered the crunchy french toast, which also came along with some sliced bananas. It was really good, although a tiny bit dry for some parts. That wasn't really a problem for me though, so I would recommend the french toast if you haven't tried it! Union satisfied my brunch cravings and I will for sure order again to try other things on their menu. I couldn't even remember when the last time I had brunch was, due to the pandemic! But Union did the job and I was very impressed. I would say that Union is not exactly too different from a generic brunch place, but their food is very filling and I would say that you get what you're paying for. Trying Union for the first time was a good call so definitely try it out if you're in the area! read more
6 years ago
A very solid option for the first half of your day. My order: chicken and waffles. Note: I ordered on uber eats, and had it delivered. Moderate lag time between order preparedness and arrival. The food was delicious. I definitely was not expecting the chicken piece to be SO BIG. You could definitely get two meals out of it. The waffle was good considering it was delivery. The packaging was smart, with the three little cups of toppings- butter, bbq, and syrup. The spicy sauce was definitely packing a kick. I imagine this is really spectacular when fresh out of the kitchen. I do want to note that they do not have all-day hours. This is for mornings/ early afternoons. (Honestly a bummer, because I can imagine their chicken and waffles as the perfect food for after a night out). When the pandemic is over, i will definitely return to this place for dining in. I happily recommend Union if you're within 20 miles of it. read more
2 years ago
Food was good, I had the chocolate chip pancakes and eggs with an iced lavender matcha latte (star of the show) to drink . Service was decent. read more
4 years ago
Good food and great service. The lox Benedict tastes better without the spinach. Potatoes were awesome. read more
4 years ago
Solid place for brunch in Allston. We had the burrata french toast and tomato & basil omelette. Both were right sized portion and quite fulfilling for an early afternoon. I got the pistachio latte which was a bit too sweet for me so maybe I tried something else next time. Good location and casual ambiance. Perfect for catching up with friends. Highly recommended! read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
Fun fresh food! We can't wait to go back and try more items. Service was fast and we didn't have to wait long for a table despite the Sunday morning brunch rush read more
3 years ago
Went twice on our trip to Boston. The Benedict's are to die for and they certainly know how to make pancakes. Service was most excellent. Cozy inside, but also a nice sidewalk patio for anyone who wants to enjoy the weather. We will be returning. read more
3 years ago
The food and ambiance was great! Our waitress was friendly. Did not wait too long for a table, but it would be worth the wait. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
I will always come back for more. They never fail me as a great brunch place. You can call to reserve a spot in line! read more
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