The Roasted Granola

★★★★★ 4.5 (63)

"Breakfast time! Finally got a chance to dine in for breakfast on a Sunday morning. This place is super cute! It's an order at the counter kind of place and if you dine in they bring your food to your table. They have a variety of yummy breakfast and lunch options along with several coffee options. My bf and I wanted something for breakfast and we decided to build our own breakfast bowls. I ordered oatmeal topped with roasted almonds, bananas and granola. My bf also build his bowl but he got yogurt for his base. We also ordered some specialty coffees which were very good.I did not know what to expect when my bowl came out but I was pleasantly surprised. My granola was served in a big flat plate and it was covered with tons of yummy roasted almonds and slices of bananas. Yum! I didn't think I was going to finish my oatmeal because it seemed like a lot but I actually did!! It was so good and I couldn't stop eating it!"

Vinal Bakery

★★★★★ 4.7 (125) • $

"Excellent brunch meal here with friends. You have to go for the breakfast sandwiches. The fresh baked English muffins take it to the next level, along with other flourishes, and great combos of flavors. Noticed that they have specials. A couple of people in our party got a special sandwich- with egg and chorizo, on a special English muffin- potato chipotle. I imagine they were pleased- all the plates were empty. I got the Miss Maple- a maple butter cheddar and egg sandwich (love salty sweet) on the classic English muffin. They make the eggs medium, but you can request to have them made how you like. We also had a really good scone with lots of walnuts inside. The food is definitely made with care, including attention to all the ingredients. You can tell that they really like supporting local and are discerning (based on the jams, and products in the general store next door)."

Cobblestones

★★★★☆ 3.6 (48)

"A wonderful little Cafe for breakfast, lunch, or just a snack. Stopped in for a coffee during a morning rain. Got a latte with oat milk, and it was so well prepared. Fresh ground and ever so good. It definitely hit the spot.The staff was very friendly and kind. The offerings look wonderful and highly recommend it."

Juicygreens

★★★★☆ 4 (108) • $$

"Ordered the spicy tofu Buddha bowl. Sauce was THICCCCCC. Very delicious, great portion size with fresh ingredients. Appreciate the variety of options - all vegan friendly. Mind booster smoothie was tasty but a little liquidy. Wish it was thicker just like the peanut Buddha sauce.Staff was super friendly and accommodating as well. Would definitely come back!"

Andala Coffee House

★★★★☆ 3.7 (712) • $$

"This is such a cozy spot to work or meet up with friends. There are tables and mini couches throughout. I've only sat on the main level, but I think they have a downstairs as well. They have a bunch of seating, but it does get pretty busy on the weekends. While they're a coffee/café type place, they still have plenty of regular menu items. I also love that you can order an entire pot of tea.I've stayed here for a few hours at a time, so don't worry if you're looking for a place to stick around for a while. Perfect spot to hang out at on a cold winter day!"

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (49)

"Heard of this by way of a recommendation from a bunch of people who had spent more time in the area. Super convenient and dependable coffee shop that is a small chain.I really love their aesthetics. The white tiles and pastry display was a total win. It was incredibly chic and pleasing. The restaurant itself was pretty clean and there was seating indoors and outdoors. The staff is kind but rush you as the shop is quite busy. Everyone is moving at a fast pace. I went twice and their service seemed very good but not focused on individual. One time the food and drink really quick for me, but slow for my friend (and I ordered second) and another time. It was slow for both of us but fast all around us. The first time I got a salmon and egg sandwich and it was huge! A bit too much of the herb dressing, Their croissants/bread is the centerpiece for sure. A little bit hard for a croissant, but overall great flavor and texture.The second time I got a pistachio croissant and it was not my favorite. Basically a croissant that was sliced open with some pistachio cream inside. I wish I had selected something else. While they are good quality, you can certainly tell that they are built for mass production.Cappuccino was delightful and they offer a variety of options for milk. Didn't totally love the iced coffee, but that's OK. It still hit the spot. Nothing to write home about but a solid choice.The outside area can become quite windy so be cautious. Also, the door is so hard to open that a few people almost tried to walk away and give up because they thought the shop was closed."

Dudley Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (87) • $$

"OMG, so many baked good to choose from & so damn tasty!! Woohoo for pumpkin muffins & toffee cookies. I ended up getting a sandwich called New Edition as well & it was so damn good. The names are pretty interesting & done w/ serious thought. So great there are veg*n options.Yes you need to go here, like now."

Thornton's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 3.5 (641) • $$

Lighthouse Cafe

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (155)

"Visited for the first time with my son, who recommended the location. We entered on a quiet Tuesday morning and it was 1/2 full. We were quickly seated and approached with menus and settings. I had the french toast with bacon and my son had the pancakes with a bagel.He had a cup of coffee and I ordered a white milk. The food was delivered quickly and it was awesome. Great breakfast! Certainly a gem!I am not sure if I would have ever went here if it weren't for my son, who told me about it. I will definitely be back. Price was fairService was excellentParking was easy...across the street at a meterFood- excellent5 stars!"

George Howell Coffee

★★★★☆ 3.9 (79)

"We had great experience with this coffee shop located in the Boston Public market. We were craving a second pick me up for the day and ordered their pumpkin spice latte and a flat white. Their pumpkin spice latte is exceptional. They make it using real pumpkin products and you can definitely taste the difference. Way less sweetness than most other versions out there. The staff were incredibly friendly and memorable. Highly recommend getting your caffeine fixed here if you find yourself at the market or in the area."

Koko Cafe

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Coffee was really good, we also tried the chocolate croissant and the marbled poundcake. Both were fresh, moist and delicious. The caramel macchiatos could have used more caramel though, but that just might be me being too used to dunks"

Maprang Bakery & Cafe

★★★★★ 4.9 (75)

"Last time. This place is honestly my favorite cafe of all time. Best coffee.Awesome staff. Every is great"

Haley House Bakery Café

★★★★★ 4.6 (235) • $

"I met Haley House during the pandemic. She was consequently doing her version of shelter-in-place which meant having truncated hours, online ordering and no customers inside. I would say "rude!" except that I understood because the 'rona is real y'all! Additionally, if she weren't playing so much peekaboo, I wouldn't have met one of their cooks (Tony) sitting outside one Thursday morning. He was friendly and kindly told me the hours.If you don't know ANYTHING about Haley House besides what's written on Yelp, I encourage you to do a little work to educate yourself. It would be inconsiderate to rate her anything less than 5 stars because of her nonprofit work. This isn't necessarily about my customer experience, it's about uplifting an entire community of vulnerable individuals.That said, my experience has been excellent. This is the best food I've had in Boston!I started with the Nubian Square Wrap which is made with jerk chicken. So much yes! If you eat on the patio, Haley gives you a bowl of goodness and a hot flatbread (chapati) to wrap it in yourself. There is WAY too much goodness for the flatbread so you'll be able to enjoy it later at home. It's amazing. It has a lot of spice without setting my mouth on fire. The flavors sing like a coordinated choir! The chicken and waffles. OMG. My wife took mine from me and then ordered some for herself the next time. The syrup has a little spice to it and the waffle (or maybe the chicken?) has a hint of coconut. Finally, the pea shoots have such a nice fresh contrast that lifts it all up. Yum yum yum!I had the Mediterranean Wrap last time and my wife stole every other bite. The hummus and roasted broccoli gave me life! It tasted so good, thorough and thoughtful. So many vegetarian wraps taste similar to one another but not this one. I loved it! It paired PERFECTLY with the salad that featured kale, squash, cranberries and seeds. So vibrant and interesting!We've also had the epic chocolate chip cookie. I don't know how to describe it except that it's the best chocolate chip cookie that either my wife or I has had in our entire lives!Finally, we're ordering from the guest chef, an Indigenous person, who is taking us into pre-colonial fare just in time for Thanksgiving. Haley House gave us literature about (basically) the genocide and general disregard of Native Americans and how we should take time to appreciate and uplift them. I can't wait to try the next guest chef menu at Haley House. We also love supporting the Black owned wines and beers that Haley features on her menu. Haley's the best!"

Sultana's Bakery & Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (114) • $

"What a cute bakery!We've come here often and what keeps us coming back is the caprese acma. The flavors! The mozzarella, tomato, pesto are the best parts of a typical caprese sandwich. And add an acma to it? The flavor goes off the charts! And when you eat it piping hot, mmmm good.As for their other savory items, I've enjoyed the potato borek, mainly because the potato stuffing has actual spices! It's not plain potato and salt which is such a refreshing change. The mozarella pogaca is good too. Just an FYI, all of this can be quite heavy, so you might want to save some as a snack later.I enjoy their sweet baked goods too. The chocolate and almond caramel tart is such a huge slice (it is for ~$9) but was very tasty. They have cookies, and the almond sugar coated one is my favorite. But the absolute best is the baklava. Wow, the best baklava I've had. It was crisp on the outside, just enough syrup for the sweetness, and fresh pistachios in the center. Why did I only get one serving?!Definitely try this bakery, especially the Turkish delicacies. You'll love it!"

The Hangar Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (22)

"Nice hidden restaurant in a business park. It takes a second to use the QR code but if you are a regular it can make it quick and easy.Prices were reasonable. My sandwich was good."

Trio Cafe Boston

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (7) • $$

"Food: The best thing on the menu is the sunrise breakfast burrito. You cannot beat it, seriously. It's packed with flavor. The other food is a bit questionable, bland. Prices: the prices are great, especially considering the location. Nice views next to it.Location: the actual location of the restaurant is no good. It's super tiny, and a bit hard to find. The location vicinity is good because it's right on the seaport next to the water. There's not really seating inside. It's a grab and go kind of place. Service: The workers work hard, and are very pleasant. No complaints there."

Boston News Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (30)

"I love this little cafe located right in Downtown Crossing!It's located at the back of Franklin Street (behind 77 Franklin) with doors on the side (Arch) and the alley. Tucked away this is a hidden treasure! Hot breakfast served until 11am. Lunch served all day. Order sandwiches or soup, or make your own salad. Choose from salad toppings like walnuts and cranberries, feta and shaved Parmesan, fresh veggies, tuna salad and chicken salad, etc... basic but with a nice flare! Popular in my office (we run down for lunch often) are chicken pesto sandwich and hummus veggie wrap. They also do catering. Order online. Delivery available of course. The ladies that work here and the family that runs the place are super friendly. You can pick up and go or there's counters along the windows in one corner of the place to sit and eat (approx 10 chairs). A bonus... they offer a few sundries types of items so you don't have to run to somewhere else if you need floss or a Kind Bar or lighter :)"

Seaport Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (4)

"I was staying at the Seaport Hotel in Boston for a work trip and one of the breakfast places called the Seaport Bakery is located inside the hotel. The Seaport Bakery has a wide range of goods such as banana bread, lemon pound cake, scones, muffins and much more. The baked goods change daily. There are other items that can be prepared as well such as a bagel, bacon, egg and cheese.The team here is absolutely amazing! Each morning, around 6:30 a.m., when I would come to the Seaport Bakery for breakfast, all of the team members would greet me! Tuesday morning:Hot cocoa and Banana BreadWednesday morning:Breakfast bacon, egg, and cheese on a plain bagelThursday morning:Soda and a cranberry muffinThe hot cocoa was delicious, especially on a chilly morning! The Banana Bread was scrumptious! My favorite though was the breakfast bacon, egg, and cheese on a bagel. The bagel was fresh! The Cranberry muffin was great, not too sweet and packed with cranberries. If you're staying at the Seaport Hotel, Seaport Bakery is a great spot for a quick breakfast!"

Tatte Bakery & Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.9 (701) • $$

"THIS PLACE CRANKS.Love the chicken salad sandwich and tartines, always a good option for lunch. Friendly staff who run quite the operation.Bravo!Support local."

City Feed and Supply

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (372) • $$

"Great little neighborhood market! Excellent sandwiches and customer service. Fresh vegetables and fruits, good selection of grocery staples. The staff on the evening I went was friendly and I was happy to see a varied selection of Coffee (including George Howell Terrier). They have an area to enjoy your sandwiches facing the street, high counters as well as table tops very comfortable and cozy. Street parking can be challenging... or at least it was when I went and I appreciate the fact they were open later. Respectfully Reviewed."

Kicco

★★★★★ 4.5 (17)

"This new coffee shop is hidden near the entrance to north station. They have 3 types of espresso you could choose from for your drinks, as well as a selection of imported pastries from Italy and other packaged snacks to purchase.They have almond and oat milk as alternatives for $0.50 extra.I tried a small oatmilk ($0.50) Nutella latte ($4.50) with the Naples blend ($0.50). I was worried that it would be too sweet but it wasn't too sweet at all, although I noticed that most of the Nutella ended up in the bottom of the cup. The espresso flavor wasn't very strong so I might try the Kicco blend in the future although this adds an extra $1 to the cost of the drink.The staff are super friendly and they seem really proud of their drinks and snacks! My server even offered me a free cookie. The service is fast so this could be a quick stop before you catch the train."

Cafe At Lexington Crossing

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (5)

"I've been eating here since I discovered it this past summer, and I'm convinced that it's the best place to go if you're in the area at lunchtime during the week. The Cafe at Lexington Crossing combines a regular menu of sandwiches, burgers & paninis with a rotating selection of soups and carved meat to satisfy pretty much anyone. As a vegetarian, I'm usually disappointed with "my" little corner of the menu, but that's not the case here. Laura makes THE best veggie burger I've ever had and is the type of chef who remembers what you want on it the next time you stop by. If you haven't tried this place yet, you're missing out!"

Jonquils Cafe & Bakery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (650) • $$

"Such a cute, trendy cafe located on Newbury Street. They are mostly known for their desserts, which are made fresh daily in-house. Their desserts rotate regularly and I always get to try a few new ones. During peak hours, it can get very crowded here, and it may be difficult to find seating. I've tried their drinks but they are a bit expensive and were alright. However, they have the cutest pastries that you cannot miss out on. They come out super photogenic, and the craziest part is that they taste as good as they look!I've tried a good amount of their desserts by now, and I have to say that Rose is my all-time favorite. I also really love Love and Green Apple. Geometric Apple is a popular one made for those chocolate lovers! One is usually not enough for me because they are too delicious.Sometimes they will sell out of certain items if it's busy, so it's better to go earlier in the day. We tried taking the dessert to-go before, but it didn't taste the same. Don't forget to get a stamp card if you're a repeat customer!"

The Little Crepe Cafe

★★★★★ 4.6 (69) • $$

"Friday evening my work had a private holiday party at the little Crepe Café. there was no alcohol service but the food was amazing. Made fresh to order. Nice little selection of drinks in the cooler. It was such a nice spot for a lowkey work holiday party!I got the Florentine crepe filled with spinach and feta. I really enjoy a savory crepe. My coworkers got sweet crepes. The blueberry and the strawberry banana. They looked delicious but they ate them up without offering me a bite, so I'm going to need to go back and try them another time."

Depth N Green

★★★★☆ 4.1 (10)

"Picked up palak(spinach) chicken with rice and it was fantastic. Palak gravy was very flavorful and I was delighted to finally taste a good spinach based gravy after a long time. Excited to try more food options from this place in the future."

Brooklyn Bagel Factory

★★★★☆ 3.5 (55)

"Misjudged this place on my first visit and really glad I went back for a second try. To be honest, the bagels are pretty average. If you simply want the best bagel you can get in the area, I would probably recommend Turenne or Bagelsaurus first as these bagels are a little more bready. However, here it's all about the bagel sandwiches. They have a huge variety of creative and interesting bagel sandwiches, including an anchovy special! I especially appreciated that they have 5+ different vegan sandwiches. I had the Magnolia Avenue which was stuffed with two vegan breakfast sausage patties, vegan cheddar, arugula, tomato, jalapeno, barbecue sauce, hummus, and vegan spread. It was so tasty and filling! The jalapeno added a great kick. I think the vegan breakfast sausage might even be homemade because I didn't recognize it as any plant-based sausage I've bought, and the patties were huge! The vegan cream cheese is tofu-based. All the spreads are made in-house. Inside it is a classic NY deli vibe. The person assisting us (Gagandeep I think) was super friendly and a great salesperson. Overall I will definitely come back, especially for the creative bagel sandwiches!"

Verveine Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (42)

"As I am a gluten loving person I did not rush out to try Verveine when it first opened. Having now seen the crowds calm down during the weekend breakfast rush hour I ventured in to check their offerings. While I only tried the gruyere and cheese hand pie I don't regret my choice. The hand pie was hot and crispy and the filling was delicious. Their cookies caught my eye but that's for another visit."

Big Bear Cafe & Espresso Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 (184)

"A great spot!I chose to try Big Bear as a treat for my wife (coffee enthusiast) and she loved it! Her recommendation was the double expresso. I focused more on the food. The baked goods are great, particularly the berry muffin, full of tart flavor that hits the taste buds just right. The grizzly sandwich was awesome - it is a BLT with avocado and garlicy mayo. I recommend Big Bear Cafe to everyone."

Berkeley Perk Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.2 (190)

"Friendly and attentive staff. Ordered a breakfast bowl and pastry for my wife and me. Came with fresh cut avocado and was very good. When the line was gone the cashier, who probably figured out we were tourists, brought us the local paper when he saw us looking at a neighborhood flier. Good Food and service!"

Saigon Tiger

★★★★☆ 4.3 (45)

"The prices are not cheap but the food is prepared very well. Of the "aesthetic" Vietnamese cafes I've tried in the Boston/Cambridge/Somerville area outside of Dorchester, this spot has my favorite banh mi!We got the beef spring rolls ($8), lemongrass chicken banh mi ($13), BBQ pork banh mi ($13), and an iced coconut matcha coffee ($8).We got to try 3 different kinds of meat and I was impressed by all of them! I've never had beef spring rolls before and I was expecting the beef to be quite plain, but it had a really nice seasoning to it and was super tender.The lemongrass chicken had a strong lemongrass flavor and was on the saucier side so the lemongrass sauce soaked into the bread.The BBQ pork had the sweetest flavor out of the different meats we tried and I loved how smoky and juicy it was!The spring rolls and banh mi were packed with fresh veggies. The pate in the banh mi was rich and tasty.The coffee was quite pricey but came in a large cup. I was able to taste the coconut and matcha flavors, which complemented the coffee well. Even though they added condensed milk the coffee wasn't overwhelmingly sweet.I would definitely come back again. The banh mi are pretty hefty on their own so a single sandwich can be a meal by itself-- the 2 of us were pretty hungry when we came here and splitting both spring rolls and banh mi left us stuffed.I noticed that there are a lot of outlets near the tables. The windows are huge which allow a lot of natural light inside."

Render Coffee

★★★★☆ 4.2 (572) • $

"Honestly. The only thing that bothered me about this place was that parking is impossible.The bagel was good.The salmon was good.The coffee was good.Honestly I would love to come back."

Max's Deli Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.5 (133) • $

"Came here for a late breakfast, since it was close to our hotel. Can't say enough good things about the place. Prices were reasonable, especially for being in the heart of the city. Portions were generous and everything tasted great! I had the traditional breakfast with bacon and it came with a heaping pile of home fries, and a couple. nice slices of sourdough toast. My only complaint is that the bacon wasn't thickly sliced. My daughter had the Challah French toast and gave it two thumbs up!"

Cafe Iterum

★★★★☆ 3.8 (51) • $$

"I went to Cafe Iterum located on 11 Father Jacobbe Rd, East Boston, MA. This cute cafe is right outside the Maverick T stop and features a great selection of drinks and grab n go bites!For drinks we had the strawberry house soda, the strawberry matcha latte, a sweet tea and a cold brew coffee. The star drink was the strawberry matcha latte for me! It was the perfect level of matcha and the fresh strawberries were a perfect addition 8/10 (maybe drink this without a straw strawberries aren't made for the straw LOL).For food we had the avocado toast, garlicky potatoes, zucchini noodles and a breakfast egg sandwich. The avocado toast was served with pickled red onion, tomato and sumac. Sometimes avocado toast bread is just too dense and this was the perfect toast to go with it 9/10.The zucchini noodles had roasted squash puree and candied walnuts. This dish was a perfect fusion of Italian and Asian style food! I loved the spice level in this dish and would eat this regularly for lunch or dinner 9/10.The plate of garlic potatoes was so delicious! If you are a garlic fan I highly recommend 10/10.We also tried the breakfast egg sandwich with bacon sriracha mayo cheddar cheese on a sesame bagel. The bacon and egg were cooked perfectly on here 9/10.Finally, the chocolate croissant 8/10 (I only wish there was more chocolate maybe because I'm a chocolate fiend) and a slice of cake were a nice dessert finish. Check this place out next time you are in East Boston or if you are looking for a bite to eat on your day off tomorrow! They have great outdoor seating for the summer.Food: 9/10Ambiance: 6/10Affordability: 7/10"

Nubian Markets

★★★★★ 4.8 (19)

"I tried Nubian Markets after hearing about its recent opening last week. The space is wonderful with a grocery store, restaurant, a butchery, and plenty of seating inside and outside the store. The staff was extremely friendly and I ordered over the phone about 25 minutes before and my order was ready when I arrived. I was in a rush so I couldn't dine in or try too much, so I just got the burger. It was delicious, the mix of flavors was truly unique and made for a special experience. It's wrapped in a house made pita that is equally tasty! I will not be shocked when this burger is rated one of the best in Boston AND a staple of the halal Boston experience. It is a must try! I will be back for the rest of the menu soon!This might just be the best halal restaurant Boston has to offer. To be determined after trying the rest of the menu!"

Ducali Pizzeria & Bar

★★★★☆ 3.7 (340) • $$

"What a great place to stop at when visiting, or living, in the Boston area. Great atmosphere, great service, and great food. You definitely want to give the Burrata Crostini a serious consideration as your starter. #DukeOfEats"