Little Luna

Had a great brunch here on a Saturday morning! I liked it even better than its sister restaurant Cafe Luna, as it was less crowded and had comfier, more spaced-out seating. It's also order-at-counter-style plus self-serve seating, unlike full service Cafe Luna, which creates a more relaxed cafe vibe.I got the smoked salmon omelet with a side of fruit, which was a perfect filling size for brunch. It wasn't extra special in flavor (no special sauces added), but ingredients were fresh and tasty.My dining companion got the fig and prosciutto sandwich, which was on the saltier side, but very flavorful from the fig jam.Overall, I would come back to try more items on the menu! They have omelets, sandwiches, breakfast burritos, and french toast, so plenty of choices for different types of brunch cravings!

Saw rave reviews for Cafe Luna, but that was further away. So gave Little Luna, given it was "inspired by Cafe Luna" (per website) a try. The space is nice, bright, modern, open, and airy. Unfortunately, cleanliness needs improvement. Numerous open tables, at least 4 required wiping down but 3 employees just standing around, chatting and laughing, totally fine but take 5 minutes to clean the tables!Food was decent, nothing special. My classic bacon & egg sandwich had generous amounts of thick cut bacon, but not cooked enough for crunch. Eggs were standard diner type overcooked omelette. I guess a "B-" for the sandwich. Potato chips on the side for a breakfast sandwich seemed lazy. Charge a couple bucks more and offer hot breakfast potatoes or fruit. The cappuccino was good. Right milk, foam, espresso ratio. Note: I've been here about 30-40 minutes, at my breakfast, about to finish this review and they finally decided to wipe down a few tables. I'm guessing Little Luna needs to grow up a bit before coming closer to Luna Cafe.

This place has been on my list for a while, since I'm a big fan of the OG cafe luna. We decided to come here last minute after our original destination was closed, but Little Luna was open with seats available. The location is on a lovely corner with open construction and lots of windows. It's sort of an unusual combination of order at the counter/having a server. You look at the menu above the counter (a few pastries available too) and place your order at the counter, find a table (if you want - you can also order takeout), and then they call your name for coffees/food which you grab from the counter. They did come clear some of our table after we'd been sitting for a while, but not all of it, so we bussed the rest of our table before we left. So that part was a little confusing. They also do seem a little new-ish, they couldn't figure out how to add my loyalty account so I couldn't redeem my points. Food-wise: There's a huge amount of condiments (so many hot sauces!! Love it!!)/milks (oat, whole, half and half) available to use too. We got the Mexican street corn omelette and the black bean omelette, both of which were great. The Mexican street corn was amazing, with a ton of great toppings/sauces. The black bean was also tasty - my only complaint is that the black beans and avocado weren't mixed at all, so it felt like half the omelette was black bean and half was avocado. The home fries, notably, are just as excellent as I remember at Cafe Luba! Coffees: Their iced coffee is nice - it didn't particularly blow my mind but I enjoyed it and it wasn't watery (which has happened to me before at Cafe Luna). Also tried the coconut cardamom latte which tasted more coconutty than cardamom-y - it was original but I'm not sure I would order it again. All in all, was happy to get a chance to try Little Luna and will definitely be back.

When a barista puts so much care into the presentation of your coffee, you can be confident they've crafted it with at least an equal dedication and expertise to make it taste awesome and look incredible!

Update: still the best espresso coffee in East Cambridge. Service still awesome, everyone knows your name. Still an awesome vibe to start your day.

This place has some of the best French toast in boston!! You need to try their churro French toast, and the lemon curd and blueberry compote French toast is also super good. The food came out in a timely fashion and the coffee and lemonade drinks were super fast too. The cinnamon halva latte and hibiscus punch were really incredible. The staff here is all so friendly and it's super cute inside with lots of plants and greenery. It doesn't feel too cramped like a lot of other brunch places as the tables are spaced out well. I'll definitely be back!

Stumbled upon Little Luna while looking for a brunch place since Cafe Luna had a huge line. Turns out Little Luna is a tiny offshoot of the original Cafe Luna! Much smaller and had a system where you order and pay at the front and wait for your name to be called to pick it up. I got the Chilaquiles and my friend got the corn beef hash. I loved the chilaquiles, they were a nacho style but so filing and had good flavor. They have hot sauce at the counter if you want to add some spice. My friend liked her dish but thought it was too much potato since it was also served with home fries. We also got the classic French toast and OMG THIS WAS AMAZING. Crispy, sweet and not too heavy, it was a perfect little sweet treat to end the meal. I was full pretty much all day! The menu is definitely on the smaller side but they are quick and efficient. Was a little confused with where to put the plates after we were done but the staff told us to just leave them on the counter. Much more of a causal brunch vibe. Would definitely go again!

So glad they're open more now! Go for brunch on a weekend, completely worth it. They also do to go if you don't want to brave the cold. More of a diner than a coffee shop which was a pleasant surprise. Really clean and bright colors all around really opened it up. Our waitress gave some great recommendations (we ordered both of them!) which were proved to be correct. Both meals were really filling but packed with flavor. The eggs were cooked perfectly and the potatoes were amazingly seasoned.

I am currently sitting inside Little Luna as I write this review. This place has all the aesthetics as Cafe Luna minus the huge crowd and noise. The menu is a lite version but still has all the classics like the Kitchen Sink, omelettes, and sweet breakfast items. The dishes taste very similar with a little variation, which is nice and refreshing. The service is order at the counter and find your own seating. The staff are friendly but probably could be more attentive as I was missing a fruit plate with my dish. Overall such a good experience and refreshing change!

Came here on two separate occasions. The first was for weekday brunch and they had casual brunch options similar to Cafe Luna, without the wait. The second time was during Sunday brunch and they pretty much the popular items at Cafe Luna without needed reservations or waiting. Would recommend if you want the more popular Cafe Luna food. You order at the counter and seat yourself.