I had brunch at @Union and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. The food was much more flavorful and less greasy than at other nearby "greasy spoon" type places. The portions were also just right; enough to fill you up but not so much that you can't finish it all. The place is very nice inside, clean and modern, and perhaps a tad bare, but overall very pleasant. The service was very friendly and prompt, and the prices were very reasonable as well. I would definitely go back. read more

I hate to do it but there is no way I can give this place more than 2 stars. I spent 2 years living with an awesome roommate who's only flaw was insisting that we have brunch here at least once a month. Every time the experience was the same: Service was so slow it took at least 20 minutes to place an order, another 30-40 minutes for the food to come and another 30 minutes to flag down one of the servers so we could pay. The food is plain bland diner food without the diner prices. Way too expensive for what they are offering. The iced coffees and chais are delicious, but I'd much rather get one to go than suffer through the snail's pace service at this place. Sorry, but with so many great options in the neighborhood, Union doesn't hold a candle. read more

The lobster benedict is sooooooo good. I also added fresh avocado in it. Best Love it. The smoothie is delicious. Try it. read more

@Union - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Cant ask for a better lunch during the final season! @kodomo_tone #foodie lalallalalalalal read more

@Union - It's driving me nutssssssss!!!!!!! @kodomo_tone - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Our first stop in Boston. Great neighborhood place for breakfast, brunch and lunch. and the aroma of the illy's coffee fills the air. The lobster eggs benedict was to die for. Big huge chunks of sweet, fresh lobster. The @union house omelet was good but not spectacular. The service is great, friendly and attentive. It's one of my friend's favorite go to spot, and I can totally see why. read more

Friendly staff, excellent food variety (I always get something new when I go there.) The one downside is that sometimes the waits on weekends are up to an hour, but I've gone on Friday mornings and haven't had to wait at all. Would recommend the lemon raspberry pancakes read more

I figured I should chime in after reading some of the lukewarm reviews. I've gone twice so far, and I think the most appropriate rating would be 3.5 almost 4 stars. The food is good quality, i ordered steak tips and a chicken sandwich, both of which were fresh. Prices aren't expensive, but they are slightly on the higher side for some of the bigger entrees. While some may criticize the place's interior, its actually very clean, well spaced, and a light atmosphere. In contrast to most places in Allston, you can actually relax, eat and have good conversations in this cafe. They offer free WiFi as many places in Allston do, and again the added benefit is that its sprawling and not cramped in. The staff is super friendly, and the tone is really set by them! Our waitress (the same on both occasions) always checked up to make sure our food was good, that we had everything we needed, and even had a good conversation with her! Like most of my reviews, if the people are friendly, and the environment has good vibes, I would recommend it to others. read more

Pretty much everything I've had here does not taste good. I guess the iced chai is good, but not good enough to get me to come back. The service is EXCRUCIATINGLY slow. Fine, yeah, maybe the simple breakfast stuff is good- pancakes, toast, whatever. Just DO NOT get anything that's more lunch-oriented...you WILL be sorry. read more

Omg...the Lox Benedict...nom nom nom! This place is hands down the best breakfast I've ever had. Plus they have mimosas!!

Been here 30 min with my kids and just got our drinks . Our server spend the last 20 minutes texting someone who was obviously more important then we are . I don't care how good the food is , service like this should never get more then one star read more

I went here on Saturday early afternoon for brunch. I totally enjoyed my Mexican eggs Benedict and coffee. The plate was a little lukewarm but the food was so tasty, I didn't mind at all. Like any breakfast place at weekend brunchtime, we had a long wait. When our party of five arrived, it was snug at the front door. As for patrons, the majority of people were in there early twenties. Not a bad thing. Just a heads up if you want to bring babies or strollers. And our server was very sweet. She had glasses - I forgot her name. But definitely a valuable asset to the Union business. I'd go here again anytime! read more

Not a huge breakfast judge however this place is awful. The two stars are solely for the house roasted coffee. Ordered pancakes w homefries and sunny side up eggs, with bacon and short stack. Pancakes were horrible - spongey, seemingly made hours before and then sat in warmer. Eggs were hardly cooked with yolk all over the large plate. Coffee was good, as were homefries. Complained about pancakes and server was apologetic and offered something else; we declined due to the quality of the food on the table already. The pancakes were nearly untouched however the server neglected to remove from bill. May be ok for college aged crowd in area. It's hard to mess up breakfast in my opinion. Union should focus on perfecting a few key items rather than having 30 things on their breakfast menu. read more

Overall decent breakfast food all day. Although I do wish there were diners in Boston but his does the trick. They also have interesting seasonal things like pumpkin or almond lattes that end up being really delicious. read more

Food is fresh and good. Homemade hash is very good. Fresh squeezed OJ is good but could be colder. No muffins or danish available. A little pricey but only in area once in great while so I would return. read more

Finally tried their Illy iced vanilla lattes this past weekend and they're very good! I'm really happy to have latte options for the area. Too bad this "boil water situation" is going on but soon enough, they should be back up and running! read more

yay for breakfast all day, especially for breakfast enthusiasts like me, but don't expect the food to have a WOW factor or for the price. and i've had better chai elsewhere... however, friendly staff, free wifi, and a lovely wooden atmosphere with accents of chalk art; a quaint place to do work. read more

I don't see how this place isn't getting at least three or four stars from folks. The food is good, the waitress I had was incredibly sweet and attentive, and the coffee is great. Granted, I went during a weekday while everyone else was at work so there was no wait, but it seems like an above average spot all around. I would give this five stars, but the blueberry pancakes were decent but nowhere near the best I've had, so the perfect score will have to wait! read more

Love this place! The Cajun Hash is my go to, but pretty much everything I've tried is good.

This place has delicious breakfast. I usually get an omelette (the antipasto or the "build your own") and boyfriend gets the hollandaise hash which he loves. They also have good fruit salad with stuff like pineapples and kiwi which you don't find often. Reasonably priced, too. The atmosphere is nice too, but it's usually packed on weekends so be prepared to wait. Taking a star off for the service, which is always incredibly slow. read more

Great coffee, ok breakfast, good service. Facility could very easily be updated and made more interesting.

Really great spot for brunch ! You could order anything off the menu and you'd never be disappointed. They also have mimosas, which is relatively unexpected in Allston. read more

I like this place more for the atmosphere than for the food. It's a great place to study if you're looking for a place with free wifi, outlets, food/coffee, and a bathroom. read more

Hands down, best Caesar salad in Allston. Great breakfast/brunch (try the Lobster Benedict if it's available). Expect a line during busy brunch hours. read more

Always came to this location since early 1980s when it was the Greecian Yearning, now frequent this place in its new life. Been here at least 15 times and the food and coffee is very consistent. The wait staff are super friendly and very attentive. While the menu changes once in a long while with the front page the rest stays the same. The eggs, whether you order poached, sunny side up, over easy,...are always cooked right. And they do a very good job on the hash browns...being very crisp. Favs are the hash Napoleon, corn beef hash, and the various front page specials. The decor is very comfortable with art work on one side changing periodically. Spacing of tables is also very comfortable. Overall, very relaxing place to be, especially if it is not on busy weekends when lines are frequent. read more

As a former @union waitress, my review might be little biased :p I just can not have enough union. When i worked there i looked forward to their food more than paycheck. Hands down best breakfast & coffee i ever had. I used to be Starbucks addict but after union, I can not drink Starbucks anymore becausenow i know what fresh-roasted coffee tastes like. read more

Simply put, this place is not for the impatient. Food was really good, but yeah, you'll be waiting for awhile. 11am on a Friday morning, the place was jammed (20 tables full, maybe?), with one waitress working the floor. Took 20 minutes before she could get to my table - it's not like she was lounging around, she was doing her best, but they just don't put enough staff on. The free wi-fi was speedy, and once my meal eventually came it was excellent (the fruit was uber-fresh, eggs and homefries delicious). So I'd say worth a visit, but only if time is not an issue. read more

This is my all time favorite place to go for brunch. The pancakes and the crispy French toast are amazing. The servers are always on point and are so incredibly positive and professional. I highly recommend this place! read more

I'm updating my review because after a few years, @Union has finally hit its stride and I don't have nearly as many problems getting good service. The food is consistently good and the lattes are delicious. I still avoid it like the plague during its busiest times (late brunch on the weekend), but that's the case for ALL places that get slammed at that time. Good job, @Union! read more

I've only had one thing here- lox bagel and cream cheese. It was fantastic. I had just been released from the hospital and had a killer craving, and this sandwich hit the spot in every possible way. Plus any place that knows to put capers is fine in my book. Thanks @Union! read more

Food is great but you have to wait forever. We were there early in the morning and there were probably only less then 10 customers in the restaurant, ~4 tables. But we waited more than half hour after we ordered everything!! We tried it twice and both times it's more than 30 min wait. If you don't mind the wait this is a good place to go..... read more

I spend a lot of time at this place since it's right near my work. I think they are still working out a lot of kinks, but they're mostly ones that I can get past. The service is still a little wonky, and the prices are a bit out of sorts -- but the food is super tasty! My favorite is the quarter rotisserie chicken. It's such a nice option for lunch -- it comes with rice and veggies, and it's so satisfying and healthy! I've also enjoyed the turkey club (the french fries are delicious!) and the Caesar salad. I haven't had breakfast, but everything else is yummy! Give it a shot! read more

This is my favorite place to get breakfast in my neighborhood. The coffee is good. The servers are friendly. The food is almost always good. My only complaint is with the home fries, which I dislike pretty intensely. They are always a little bit soggy and a little overly seasoned. I'm not sure what seasoning they use, but I know I don't like it. Oh, and I once tried the pumpkin pancakes, which were a little undercooked and batter-y in the middle. I still keep going back, though! Nice atmosphere, good art. read more

Wow. I ordered the lobster benedict (delivered via dash, ordered through Foodler). It was delicious! The eggs were perfectly poached, the hollandaise sauce was the right consistency, the baby spinach was fresh, the english muffins tasted homemade, and the lobster meat was tender and plentiful. I really enjoyed this breakfast! read more

OMG!! B'fast was devine. Was looking for a hearty but healthy platter, the Lobster Omelette did it!! I just had to go hmmmmm after the first bite. Highly recommended; you'll love it. The atmosphere and service compliments the food. read more

The waitresses were really friendly and nice. The food is very affordable and tastes good.

Love that they serve bfast all day. The line can get pretty long though. I ordered the eggs benedict, which was cooked to perfection, as well as a chocolate chip pancake. (And I don't usually eat pancakes). All this food for around $12! That's a bargain. read more

Locally roasted coffee beans is hard to beat, but this place is always such a disappointment. It's fine for a coffee to-go. That's all. Take-out food takes ages. The art is lame and overly genderized. Everything always tastes good, so I can't hate too hard. read more

I gave this place 3 stars a year and a half ago and went back today. Their food was good but service was crazy slow. There were 2 servers at first in a dining room that needed 4-5 for breakfast. 2 more appeared later but spent most time behind the counter poking at a computer screen. I noticed there were 2 people in the kitchen - when tables are walking out because they sat down and no one got to them it's time for the kitchen to start delivering food. The waitstaff appeared inexperienced - that's cool, my first waitress job was a diner - but they need more people or a manager or someone to pitch in if they can't keep things moving or if they're short staffed because someone called out. read more

Delicious tofu egg white burrito! I also had a chocolate pancake on tHe side which was fantastic. The menu is huge so you can really get anything anytime. Fast and friendly service too! read more

Service is mediocre but the food is great and their coffee is delicious. I keep coming back even if it means a little wait because of the convenience and menu. read more