Nice breakfast/brunch with a diner feel. I arrived around 10am on a Saturday with my sister and was seated right away. The coffee was great but the iced chai was a bit sweet and not as great as anticipated. But the food was amazing and filling! For its price and portions, the food was great. The chorizo was just the right spice level and balanced well with the avo read more

@Union - Chorizo Benedict special menu - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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A very popular Allston brunch spot, it's packed on the weekends. I really like Union, although I find their menu to be a bit small and underwhelming. They have great omelets, which come with home fries and toast as well as breakfast plates like steak and eggs, eggs your way, etc. They also have many eggs benedicts including a lobster benedict, which I have never had but have heard good things. It is the only true brunch place in Allston (other than a few small diner-y places) so for Sunday brunch come early or plan to wait. The place is not that big, adding to the long waits on weekends. While it is a good small and easy brunch/breakfast place, it is a little bit overhyped for what it is. read more

On a sunny spring day, I can't see any other way of starting the day except with brunch and Union was a great way to accomplish that. Came in with a group of friends and only got to eat through a part of their menu which had a solid range of food choices- from your everyday breakfast items to real fancy brunch items. Me and a friend split the spicy chorizo Benedict and lobster Benedict (yes we both wanted both so we swapped half and definitely treated ourselves). For the price, it was absolutely fantastic. The chorizo was spicy but not in an overwhelming way, paired with the avocado, spinach, and perfectly poached egg I could not ask for more. It was really a perfect bite. The lobster was slightly disappointing though. The Hollandaise sauce was a little to heavy to be paired with the lobster and with the overall bite, it was hard to really get the lobster taste. The dishes were kind of heavy especially with the home fries but so so good. Ordered the honey lavender latte, currently one of their seasonal drinks. It was good but a little too flowery with the lavender. If you like that then this is the drink for you. The overall service was great. Despite the place being packed, we were served fairly quickly and kept happy throughout the meal. Which in a group of 8 can be hard sometimes, so props to them. Would totally come again! read more

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Love this place because they have breakfast all the time- but it's definitely hit or miss. If you come during the week when it's quiet, you should be fine, but if you come for brunch on the weekend, prepare to wait. The staff is mostly apathetic, slow moving hipsters who are all talking to their friends as they're working, but when the food does come out it's usually good, and I love the coffee drinks. I usually get one of the smoked salmon dishes, and the caramel marshmallow latte (One time I was having a terrible day and spilled mine- and they gave me another one on the house) Another time I went in the evening to meet a friend and I had the pumpkin pancakes that were totally gummy, so it's inconsistent. @Union is a decent place in Allston to chill with some coffee or get breakfast any time of day, but if you want a solid brunch without a long wait, you'd best move along. (also- they don't have any alcohol, so no bloody Marys or Mimosas happening here.... making it a good place for the underage brunchers!) read more

Best blueberry pancakes in Boston via grub hub. They accommodated special requests. Great bacon.

This place has the best food and their mimosa bucket is only $30! You really can't beat that price in Boston. It comes with champagne and two juices of your choice. It can get really busy especially on Sunday's...I've waited more than an hour one Sunday but it's worth it. Sometimes, the service can be slow depending on who your waiter is. The atmosphere is the typical brunch spot, nothing cozy or cute about it. Street parking only but I haven't had any trouble finding parking near by anytime I go. read more

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

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Nothing like bottomless coffee to start off your day for the price of $2! The waitresses here are always nice and the menu hits all the bases with foods you would like to see for brunch. Pancakes, waffles, eggs benedict, your salty meats... I always like to come here with at least one other person so we can share something both salty and sweet. The crunchy french toast was delicious and lives up to its name with its coating of corn flakes. If you're feeling up to ice-cream for your very first meal of the day, then by all means go for it because I hear it goes great with the toast. I always fall for the eggs benedict trap, but I've noticed that chicken and waffles has made its way to the menu here. Next time I'll be sure to give that a try :3. Brunch places tend to be overpriced, but this place is reasonable especially for college students within the area! read more

@Union - Crunchy toast upper right & corn hash with poached eggs and hollandaise for an extra dollar on top. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Was a cute place! Came on a Saturday around 10:40AM for brunch with my friend and it wasn't busy yet. We were seated right away. The staff was really nice and it didn't feel too crowded when we sat down. Took us a while to decide on what to eat; I ordered a Farmer's Eggs with Sausages while my friend got an egg white omelette. The prices were pretty decent, so I was surprised! since I moved to Boston everything's been really overpriced... but then the food came 15 minutes after we ordered and I realized why it wasn't that expensive. The portions were kinda small. Maybe it's just because I'm from Toronto, but the plates just seemed kind of sad - the omelette was especially barren and just sad to look at. Service was good, our server was pretty friendly. My friend ate her omelette really quickly because she was so hungry and I guess it seemed like we were going to leave soon because our waitress just handed us the bill 10-15 minutes after our food arrived . Made me feel kind of rushed but maybe she didn't realize that we hadn't had our food for that long. Might come back if I'm in the area, but there's a lot of other stuff to try too! read more

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Crunchy French Toast I like the toast very much, especially the crispy cover Next time I'm gonna try the pancake. read more

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Ordered takeout. Huge portion and the grilled chicken sandwich was juicy. Though the fries were a bit soggy due to delivery. Overall great value and I liked the pickle on the side too! read more

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Union is awesome! Prices have gone up recently, but it's always a yummy breakfast or lunch

Dropped in for a quick brunch on Saturday morning. Tried the lobster omelette and wolfed it down in about 2 minutes. The baked potatoes and fries were amazingly good too! Fries were really really crispy and everyone in our group just loved it read more

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

Popped in while walking around Coolidge corner. Nice outside seating in summer. The food was good and the hosts were friendly. We enjoyed our brunch experience here and would come back again when in the vicinity. read more

I'm not the type of person who goes around giving negative reviews willy nilly. That being said, I need to go in about my experience here. The price to portion ratio is a joke. The waffle is soggy. The coffee is watery. The home fries are a really bad flavor. The eggs are tiny. Easily the worst part was the coffee. The orange juice was really good, but not enough to bring it up to 2 stars. You could get a better breakfast anywhere around the Commonwealth Allston area. The servers were very nice too! It's just that the food is really bad and not worth what they charge for it. read more

@Union - Mushy home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Little spicy taste with porch egg. Avocado catches the spiciness so it is worth of trying for different benedict. read more

@Union - Chipotle chorizo Benedict ($14.00) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Yooooo!!! Absolutely crazy place in Allston - love their food especially steak and - customers service is great even at rush hour Everyone is smile and so pleasant (talking about waitresses) Eggs they made like in heaven especially if you like them sunny can't tell more about that place you have to try steak and egg unless you are vegetarian Highly recommend This is my favorite breakfast place ever Going here everyday for breakfast since I discovered till now ! read more

@Union - Inside on a weekend - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

This may have been the best brunch/breakfast I have had in Boston thus far. Great service and even better food. Their crunchy French toast was simply amazing. Couldn't leave any on my plate. I will 100% be back. read more

Really good breakfast. My favorite dish is their Sunrise - 2 over easy eggs over spinach and slightly spicy home fries and toast. Breakfast sandwiches are cheap and loaded with bacon/sausage. Avocado toast Is very tasty and fulfilling. Watch out for the Eggs Benedict with spicy chorizo- it's really spicy!!! Latte is always good but you must try their hot Dirty Chai; iced green mint tea is also very refreshing. read more

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The food is so good, love the Egg bomb, sometimes I find myself mysterious desiring an @ Union iced latte out of nowhere

The spot consistently had great food. Best breakfast spot in Allston. Not only does it look great but it taste amazing! read more

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The best breakfast place ever Love this place, love their kitchen, people who work there. Food is always delicious, I can't even choose my favorite dish Servers are always nice and friendly, you feel like you are the part of their family. Even in the rash time, when place is super busy and line goes outside, waitresses are smiling and I wouldn't say that they are stressed out. Highly recommend to come, if you wanna start your day with the best breakfast read more

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

Best Brunch in Allston/Brighton in my book breakfast food is the main thing here but they rock a great salad. @ Union ia also wallet Freindly and won't leave you feeling like you spent wat too much. I've eating here a lot, and can honestly say I've never had a bad meal. The service ia always on the mark and the staff are very friendly. The eggs benny or any of omelets are my go to picks. Hash and eggs too. Great for a sunday hangover brunch meetup. I highly recommend. read more

I've had better brunch food. I would say my overall experience was okay. The exceptional part was the service! Our waitress was the sweetest and was super easy to talk to. I've never been here and decided to come with a friend visiting from California on a Tuesday morning. First off, I love the setup. There's a great homey, modern feel about the interior of the restaurant that I personally enjoyed. We started off with the wedding Benedict (poached eggs, hollandaise, Canadian bacon, spinach, and tomato on English muffins) served with fruit. It wasn't too bad, but I felt like it needed more flavor or salt. It was missing something. I doused it in Tapatio haha. We also ordered hash browns and they're pretty much like the ones you can buy frozen from the supermarket and cook at home. Meh, nothing special. We also got the wine rosemary french toast. It came with slices of Brie in between thick slices of brioche with a wine syrup. Sounds tasty right? Meh. I didn't know if the Brie worked stuck just in between the bread. I wish they had made the Brie into a custard and added more elements of sweetness. The Brie overpowered any other taste in my opinion. I love Brie normally but it just didn't work here. I want to try the crunchy French toast next time because it sounds a lot better. On top of all that, we also got two mimosas. They were both tasty and sweet! Just what I wanted. I wish my experience here was more outstanding. The one thing outstanding was the service! I hope to be wowed next time I decide to stop by. read more

@Union - Wine rosemary French toast, mimosas, wedding benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

Decided to walk up to this establishment for a quick breakfast. The reviews on Google looked decent. I ordered the 2 pancake 2 egg meal, and a strawberry banana smoothie. The smoothie was grainy and chunky, and not pleasant to drink. The pancakes tasted and felt like the pre-packaged pancakes they serve you in the middle school cafeteria. I asked for my eggs scrambled, but they came in a homogeneous patty. No seasoning was used, either. Not to mention, the prices are too high for the quality of food you are receiving. They seem to specialize in breakfast cocktails, and the food is simply a side gig. read more

@Union is located just off the Harvard Ave stop on the B line. I went around 10 a.m. on a Sunday, and there was a 30 minute wait. While our wait ended up being closer to 20 minutes (not complaining about that), we received our food after several parties seated after us had gotten their food. I would understand if the other parties were smaller than us as there would be less dishes to prepare and they want the food to come out all at once, but there were only three of us dining in my party. People tend to crowd on the ramp leading into the restaurant, making it unclear who has had their name already taken down, who is waiting for their name to be taken down, and who is waiting for other members of their parties to arrive. I wish that there were either a dedicated staff member in charge of seating, or that we could sign in on the waiting list ourselves. Besides the waiting process, I find that the food is affordable and tasty. My favorite things to order are the crunchy french toast (see photo below), followed by the Texas Hash (I'm a spicy fan, so jalapeños are always welcome). I've frequented @Union five times, and plan on returning when I find myself in the area. read more

@Union - Crunchy French Toast - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

My go to whenever I'm craving for American brunch. Service is great and food is amazing! My boyfriend cannot get enough of their chicken & waffles. I love their espresso martini pancakes, though it can get you full instantly. Highly recommend lobster Benedict or omelet if you're a seafood person. Also, they have freshly squeezed OJ! read more

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

@Union was a great find on the part of my roommate (YAY go her). Although the wait was pretty long, as the line was out the door by the time we got there (~11am on a Sunday), it was totally worth it. We finally found the hidden gem of Allston. The help was super attentive, although I wish they had come around with coffee more often than they did, especially since it was "bottomless." Food was excellent and both of us left super stuffed. Recommended: lemon raspberry pancakes and the homestyle hash. Note: only hot coffee is bottomless, iced coffee is not. read more

@Union - Lemon raspberry pancakes - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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I was here last Saturday and had probably the worst service since having moved to Boston 4 years ago. I wanted to wait to write my review since I don't like writing poor reviews - it's too easy for me to take out my frustrations on a business that's trying to make it in a town of ridiculous competition and rapidly rising prices. The three stars I'm giving here go straight to kitchen/back of house because the food here is dope always. However, last Saturday still remains fresh on my mind for these reasons: 1) We were sitting without water for at least 10min after being left with menus, and I drained my water immediately and the glass sat empty for the rest of my meal. The server stopped by once after our food arrived to check on us and like a robot I nodded and smiled and forgot to ask for more water, BUT I did move my empty cup to the edge of the table in case I forgot to ask for water right after drinking it and the server was, I suppose, blind to empty cups. 2) Server only checked in on us once, after our food had arrived, and was otherwise simply unavailable for us to order more food or get water/coffee refills short of rudely calling after her. Actually, we wanted to order a smoothie to go and the server dropped off the check and ran away so fast my partner had to call after her to PLACE AN ORDER. Like, can you please make more money from us, just give us a chance to say something. Because we didn't get coffee refills and wanted to leave so other guests can sit down, we asked for a coffee refill to go and was told we had to pay for it. 3) Yes, it was Saturday and yes, that is a Busy Brunch Day. However, when we arrived around noon the place looked "steady". I've worked in hospitality for a decade now, and been in hospitality management for the past five of those years. Looked like servers were left to their own devices @Union with 4-5 table sections and the air was one of "we are short-staffed". However, FOOD still arrived very quickly and was very tasty, so I guess the kitchen was doing just fine. I have some words of improvement: efficiency, intentionality, protocol and organization. I've only been here one other time in the middle of a weekday afternoon and it was completely dead and like, one person was working the entire (mostly empty) floor and I had totally acceptable service. I don't know how they train their staff here and I don't know how they are managed, but the kitchen is 120% carrying this establishment right now imho. If you can't handle Busy Brunch in Allston, gtfo. read more

This place is quite busy on Sunday mornings, so plan accordingly! I had a solo brunch since my partner was out of town, and didn't mind waiting for a table by myself. When I initially got there I noticed they have a waitlist you sign-in on, and they text you when your table is ready. I waited for 20-30 minutes, which gave me enough time to browse their menu. I ordered the Napoleon Hash with wheat bread after I was seated, and subbed the sunny side up eggs with egg whites. Later on I ordered an iced caramel coffee (not pictured) after I realized I hadn't had any coffee yet! The dish had a generous amount of hash browns and corned beef, so I personally think I got my money's worth. I know my order for next time! read more

@Union - Hash Napoleon, subbed with egg whites - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

We had a wonderful time eating al fresco. The food was very fresh and most delicious and our server Julia was just what made our experience perfect. We will definitely come back! read more

@Union - Avocado toast with poached eggs - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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Food looks amazing, took 3 tries for them to finally get the order right. Especially after repeating my order multiple times back to me. Brought out an omelette knowing that it was the wrong order and still tried to ask me if I wanted it? Instead of what I ordered... sides of sausage link and onion rings also took very long to come out. My friends orders were also very cold and they took it back to "heat it up" and didn't. Came back cold. read more

@Union - Chipotle chorizo Benedict - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

We stumbled upon this place bc it was close to our Airbnb. Im surprised they only had 3 stars. This place was delicious. I got the spicy chipotle chorizo Benedict and it was fantastic. Eggs were cooked perfect, the home fries were flavorful. My husband got the Cajun Hash and he enjoyed that as well. The coffee was good and they kept the refills coming. Overall great experience, will likely eat there again this trip. read more

@Union - Chipotle Chorizo Benedict and home fries - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

We sat. Our order was taken but never given to the kitchen. 40 minutes later I got up to ask about our food, and the waitress admitted she forgot to put our ticket in. They tried to expedite and failed. I asked the manager to comp something, and she looked at me like I called her mom a garden tool. 1.5 stars for the food. read more

This place is a gem. Very casual atmosphere to hang with friends and a hearty brunch of quality. The wait is much shorter during weekdays than during weekends. During weekends, the wait can last as long as 30 minutes, depending on the time of the day. I have tried Napoleon Hash, Chicken and Waffles, and Eggs Benedict with Chipotle sauce. I loved all of them, and they're all so good! Napoleon Hash is beef hash with cube-like fries and toasts on the side. There is an egg on top of the beef hash, and it blends really well with the beef hash. There is so much food that it is difficult to finish the dish. Chicken and waffle is literally what it sounds like. Fried chicken on top of fried dough that is waffle. It is drizzled with sauce, there is butter on top of the fried chicken. Chicken is so crispy and juicy it's amazing. The chicken meat complements the carbs in the batter and in the waffle really well. Benedict with Chipotle sauce was also very good and is my favorite. It is regular eggs benedict on an English muffin, but the spiciness from Chipotle sauce counter balances the buttery, greasy taste from the rest of the dish. Freshly squeezed orange juice is also very good. read more

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

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This is literally the best brunch place in Allston. Usually there is a 30-40 mins wait time on Sundays. But it's worth it. highly recommend trying their french toast and egg Benedicts read more

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

A good place for a casual weekend brunch. The southern style Benedict egg is good. Perfectly cooked, rich gravy and great biscuits. I substituted the fries with fruit and portion was just generous! The hazelnut latte was average level, neither amazon nor disappointing. Service definitely needs some improvement. read more

@Union - Southern style Benedict with fruit - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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When I visited Boston last weekend, we ate brunch here on Friday morning and it was excellent! When I looked at the photos and reviews before getting to Union, I immediately knew I was in for a treat. I absolutely love any type of eggs benedict, so I was thrilled when I saw that the restaurant had a Lobster Eggs Benedict. I didn't even need to look at the menu to know what I wanted as I am a huge seafood lover...smoked salmon and lobster benedicts are what I live for. The Lobster Benedict certainly lived up to my expectations. I would highly recommend trying it, and definitely order it with avocado and hashbrowns! The hashbrowns were unreal...perfectly crispy! My friend got the Southern Benedict which had the eggs smothered in gravy, and she raved about it. My other friends got a Ham & Cheese Omelette and a make-your-own omelette with cheddar, tomato, mushroom, onion, and sauteed spinach. To drink, we all ordered different coffee drinks. I had a soy latte and it was great! I am so delighted we chose to try Union for a delicious brunch in Boston, and I hope I am able to visit again soon and try more of the dishes (especially the benedicts)! Service was quick as it was not very busy at the time we ordered. All of the server were very friendly and accommodating as well with the additions and customizations we made when we ordered. read more

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The wait can be pretty intimidating during weekend brunch, but it moves by quickly. Tip: If you see a line forming to the door, make sure you step up to the front by the "bar" and ask for the hostess to take down your name. It isn't a first come, first serve line basis. FOOD Cajun hash - This was a good dish.. I just didn't think there was anything particularly special or amazing about it. I could've made this at home, probably. The hash browns were cooked well and had a nice crunch to it without being soggy. Scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese, bread, and home fries - My friend's dish also looked like something you could make at home. The cheddar cheese was still in square form slapped on top of her eggs. It didn't look like much effort went into either of our plates. Although these dishes were not anything special, this place is reasonably cheap for breakfast/brunch around the area. For both entrees and two iced coffees, the total came out to $20! The iced coffee we got with our entrees were also good, in that they did not taste burnt or watered down. read more

@Union - Cajun hash and scrambled eggs with cheddar cheese - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

It hurts my little heart -- the food is pretty darn good and the service was so crummy, making me push @Union's 4-5 star review down to a meager 3 :( Let's begin the short story: Waking up, slightly hungover, I was craving some good breakfast. My friend had recommended Union on Harvard Ave and said that the crepes were to die for. Of course, excited, we decided to head on over. When we got there, the line appeared long and reached the door. Because there were only the two of us, we actually didn't have to wait long at all. It isn't quite a first come first serve basis - whatever table is open first, they'll fill it according to the number of seats available. Everything was going great, we had sufficient time to decide what we wanted, and our waitress took our orders. That was the last we saw of her. 45 minutes later and observing 3 tables that had been seated after us receive their meals before we had, I was getting very impatient. The original waitress that took our order was no where to be found ; I believe eventually we saw her in the back making drinks. We had to grab ahold of another waitress, who later apologized for the slow service and said that ours should be coming right up; according to her, 2 of the chefs called out sick, which was why the food was taking so long. Deep down, I think our order got misplaced amongst the bunch, but 10 further minutes after we had spoken to this last waitress, we had finally gotten our food: I customized an Egg White Omelette with sauteed spinach, feta, ham, and avacados with an english muffin and a side of home fries. Hands down, probably one of the best omelettes I've had in a while. Definitely hit the spot after a long drunken night. The Strawberry Smoothie I ordered was also good. I snuck a taste of my friend's caramel marshmallow latte and died a little in heaven. I don't usually drink coffee and this was amazing. They also brought out a plate of fresh fruit for us on the house to try to compensate for the lateness of the meal. Overall the service sucked butt , but the food was good enough to leave me wanting to come back and give @Union another shot. read more

@Union - Caramel Marshmallow Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Allston, Massachusetts

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I'm not usually a sweet-breakfast-person (except for lemon ricotta pancakes, which I search for on a menu all the time), but I must say that the coconut pineapple French toast is awesome. It's not Texas toast thick (it's like the size of 2 regular pieces of toast), but the toast is covered in toasted coconut, and then on top is grilled pineapple. It'd be even better if the pineapple was not canned, but at its price point ($6.95) I can understand why they're not cutting up pineapple. My sense, looking around the tables (+Yelp highlights), is that most people come here for the Eggs Benedict, so it's probably not worth it for them to buy a pineapple -- regardless, this is an overlooked gem on the menu. Not too sweet or rich, but filling. I've also tried the hash and eggs -- not wowed by the hash but really liked the hash browns. I think they might fry them in a cast iron, since they're pretty crispy (I see mixed reviews on these below, so maybe I got a good one). Also, the iced coffee is excellent (i.e., strong). The place would get five stars if it had faster service. There's a good chunk of time between ordering and getting our food, and the line to get in definitely became longer during our wait... read more