S & S Restaurant

An institution!! love this place and everything I get here is a flavor bomb. I was so happy to see a vegetarian Rueben on the menu - the Swiss cheese complimented the mushrooms so much and it was such a big amount of food! The service was so fast, everyone needs to visit this place

My husband and I were regulars for breakfast when we lived here over 20 years ago. We came back to Boston with our kids and found it to be just as we remembered it. Everyone really enjoyed their food, and our server was super friendly. Come here for a homey, comfortable and clean atmosphere. Especially good for sandwiches and breakfast.

So impressed by this place! I've lived in the area for a few years, but not sure why I never tried it until recently. If you're choosing between S&S and Mameleh's, I'd say go with S&S! The menu is huge, so you can order brunch or a traditional deli sandwich. The portions are huge and everything is delicious!This place has been around forever and has a nice old timey charm to it. The waiters were super sweet and attentive. It seemed like the place that would get a bunch of regulars and I was happy to see people of all ages there! I would 100% come back to try some more menu items.

What a staple in the Cambridge community! I've been going to s&s for over 20 years and they have always been consistent in quality food, service, and cleanliness! They have both a deli and a dining area. I dined there today for lunch and got the baked haddock with mash potatoes and vegetables. Omg, the portion was large, freshly cooked and delicious!The waitstaff was also very polite and helpful! Please make sure to visit if you are in the area!

Not only the best wings in the Boston area, but this is where you will find the absolute best place to have a long island ice tea. But it has to be made by a specific woman. Ask for a long island and ask for the lady of long islands. I'm sure she'll know it's her. They have deserts, street parking, and private parking in the back. Now go forth and eat great things. Get the S&S wings.

This is my normal go to for my buffalo and wings when I want something sweet and heat. I am not sure what they have in the blue cheese either but it always feels like I am not getting enough so basically *Fantastic*.The reason for the 4 and not 5 stars is because I been coming here for years it used to seem they they had the chicken pre marinated in the sauce, cooked and added more sauce now it just seems to be tossed in sauce at the end and it's to much of the S&S, although I don't like them dried every bite it felt like I was swallowing 1/4 of a tsp of sauce.This will not deter any of my future visits!

It seemed like a pretty busy weekend morning so staff was probably a bit occupied to warmly welcome us. But fortunately after ~20 minutes of waiting, the waitress swooped in with her kindness and niceness.The flavors leaned a bit on the milder side, leaving my taste buds craving more. However the portions were impressively sizable. You could easily stretch them into two satisfying meals. The dishes does lean towards the higher end in terms of cost. But fear not, because those generous portions come to the rescue, making the price more palatable. When it comes to ambiance, they may not boast the glitz and glam of trendy hotspots, but it does exude a charming historical aura. If you appreciate the touch of nostalgia and the stories embedded in its walls, you'll find the atmosphere quite enchanting.The experience didn't sweep me off my feet, I might consider giving it another shot--perhaps opting for takeout from their delightful deli or bakery section next time. Who knows, maybe those hidden gems hold the key to a flavor-packed adventure.

Best pastrami Ruben I've had thus far,Atmosphere: very comfortable, it feels very warm here...not temperature per say but it feels like a warm welcoming hug when you walk in here. Not many restaurants give off this vibe anymore. Parking/location: there is a small parking lot, probably about 8 spots, but there is street parking...though street parking, depending when you go, may be tough as there's bike lanes everywhere now which means less parking.Attire: be comfortable, don't need to dress upFood: for appetizers we ordered the bone in s&s wings and wow, the sour and sweetness of this house sauce is unbelievable. And I say sour first because they really nail it here. S&s is for sour and sweet! Must try, they were so crispy even with the amount of sauce they drench it in. Nan's they don't skimp on the celery which is a plus (I know most people don't like celery but come on).It was a chilly night so we ordered the special corn chowder and I don't know what I was expecting but this was so good. It was a little skimpy on the corn and potato, but it was very good nonetheless. It wasn't as creamy as I expected from a chowder, but they nailed the taste here.The corn beef Ruben is the signature but the pastrami is the most popular- says the waitress....and I completely see why. It's so fresh and delicate. The pastrami is not tough, and it was not overly salty like most pastramis I've had. This dish came with a bag of chips, coleslaw and a half sour and it was a hefty sandwich for sure, no skimping here. We also ordered the turkey dinner special and boyyy they didn't skimp before but this was a meal for at least two! They were very generous with this dish. We didn't make a dent in this one. I didn't know what I was expecting from this dish either but they blew my mind. Actually I did know what I was expecting- two thick sliced turkey and mash and stuffing... but no this was gorgeous. So much more gorgeous than two sliced of turkey. It was big generous globs of mash and butternut squash and in the center...the star. A mound of stuffing covered with thin slices of turkey, so juicy, so moist, so delicious! And the cranberry was just the cherry on top.We didn't have space for dessert but the dessert counter is always packed with delicious baked goods, cupcakes, cake slices, you name it.Pricing: the only price I remember was the Ruben..which was about $18, I think overall the bill was roughly around $72, but keep in mind we ordered two specials. I say it was very decently priced given the amount of food they give.Overall: I highly recommend, this restaurant has been here for decades and I see why. They're welcoming, the food is generous, the servers are polite. It just feels welcoming. We also came during closing time (didn't realize they closed at 1900, we came at 1830) but they were very nice about it (don't worry we left in a timely manner).I say give this place a try if your around the area. Large menu selection and if my eyes don't lie they also had alcoholic drinks.

The breakfast food here is among the best classic diner food I've had anywhere. The corned beef hash, blintzes, breakfast pastries, Eggs Benedict (and my favorite with lox) are absolutely phenomenal. The atmosphere is also warm and inviting, which is a breath of fresh air amidst so many mediocre social-media friendly "cute" brunch spots. I've been coming here for over a decade and it still remains a must when I'm showing Boston/Cambridge off to people.

Shame on the S&S. The manager on duty was extremely rude and told us to leave because they had a "two-hour limit" on the tables. We arrived for breakfast at 10:15 and she abruptly came to our table at 11:25 and told us to leave. No apology, no "I hope you understand," or any attempt to be nice. Then we stood in a place that she didn't like and told us to move. When we complained to her about how she treated us she didn't seem to care one bit. So that is the last time I will set foot in this restaurant. I'm giving a two-star review because the food was pretty good and the waitress was excellent. It's really too bad. I hadn't seen my friends in a few years and we chose this restaurant to have a nice reunion.