The Cafe

It's nothing special, but The Cafe gets the job done...breakfast or lunch quickly. The muffins are pretty large, if you're okay with the carbs. The homefries aren't bad.The BLT and the pastrami are decent. It's Korean owned, so they have bibimbap and bulgolgi, which aren't amazing but it's good if you want a change. The chicken noodle soup, while full of vegetable and chicken, is over-seasoned.Service is fine and prompt, without being unfriendly. It smells like a greasy spoon, so I just do takeout.

I've been ordering breakfast here for over 6 years (work in the area). I only go here for breakfast, don't like their lunch. One breakfast item I will never order again is pancakes. I'm a pancake lover and boy oh boy was I upset. Other than that...I'll eat here for breakfast.

Not very impressed.First, I ordered an omelet 1 whole egg/2 egg whites with peppers, onions and wheat toast. That came to $8 dollars! The woman behind the counter didn't understand the 1 egg 2 egg white ratio and had me explain it 3 times...I still don't think she understand what I asked for because I ended up with an omelet made of all egg whites. The peppers and onions are cut wayyy too big and the wheat toast seemed more like multigrain. That was my first time there and I probably wont go back

I've worked around the corner for years and sadly this place is going downhill in a hurry. I don't know if management changed or what, but my last three visits in the past few months for a simple omelette or sandwich has taken way, way, way too long. I'd chalk it up to a morning rush crowd or lunch push but I go at varying times. It's so slow here and the food is average at best. Speed it up and maybe I'll patronize again in the future.

Wicked nice place for breakfast. Love the people who work here. They really know what they're doing here.

Seriously guys? Guys, seriously?? HOW does this place only have TWO reviews?WHERE ALL MY LEGAL YELPERS AT???The Cafe (whose full name is The Cafe on New Chardon) is the very definition of the term 'hidden gem.' Located directly across the street from Boston Municipal, it is patronized almost exclusively by lawyers and paralegals, their clients, and court staff, hungry after a morning on trial or looking for a quick bite between hearings. And frankly I am shocked and appalled that apparently none of them are Yelpers, else there would be MUCH more love here for The Cafe. I spend a lot of time at the court (as a paralegal....not as a criminal....just wanted to clarify) and as such I spend a lot of time here. It's perfect for when you have fifteen minutes to stuff something into your face and run back to trial still chewing as the jury is returning. Located in an underground lair (not really, but you walk down some stairs into a below-sidewalk-level dining area) the cafe has a wonderful cozy, hidden away feel that is especially awesome when seeking food and shelter on an icy rainy day. Not a whole lot of seating, and what seating there IS is usually taken up by afore-mentioned lawyers, but there are a few tables out on the sidewalk as well, which is nice when the sun is out. They serve breakfast, delicious New England coffee (hot and iced), and have every sandwich under the sun. A few of the standouts:Chicken pesto wrap. Warm, perfectly grilled chicken tossed with pesto, lettuce, and tomato, all inside a wrap the size of my HEAD, for about 7 bucks and some change. Sounds pricey for what it is, but it is WELL worth it. Falafel pita. Oh man....I think my stomach just got turned on. I adore falafel and would gladly eat myself to death with them, and this is hands-down one of the best falafel wraps I've ever had. The falafels are ENORMOUS, nice and crispy on the outside, light and fluffy without being dry on the inside. Tossed with lettuce, tomato, hummus, and pickles, all inside a pita wrap. When I say this thing is GINORMOUS, I mean it. This is not a wrap for the faint of heart. It's so big, you don't even eat it so much as just smoosh it against your face and bite down. Seriously, I had falafel and hummus on my cheeks when I finished. On my CHEEKS. #iregretnothingThere are always specials, every one of which always sounds delicious. Everything is fresh, quickly prepared, and served to you by friendly staff. It DOES run a bit pricey, but I get why, being the only place for lunch in convenient walking distance from the BMC. And the food is so good I honestly don't mind paying a little more for it. I admit that I havn't been here for breakfast yet, but if the quality, taste, and general awesomeness is anything like their lunch offerings, I'm sure it's just spectacular. Come here for lunch, you won't regret it! p.s. alas, I must knock off one star for being cash only, and it hurts me to do that more than it hurts you, The Cafe. But c'mon now guys, this is 2012 and there is no reason you should not take cards.

I ordered egg whites and bacon. It was freshly cooked and came fast. I took it back to my office to eat and it was delicious!!! (1.26.16)I an on the fence with this place now. They charge you an extra 50 cent for an egg white they pour out of a container. That's $2 for one egg white. And they charge you for using a debit/credit card. Its getting ridiculous now.

Food is always cooked to order and the owners are super good to their customers! There food is well priced (fairly cheap) for fresh food and they have so many options from breakfast to lunch and even some dinner plates.I've forgotten my money once or twice and they just tell me to pay them the next time I come in. Now that is Trust and good customerService. Thanks for all the great breakfasts!

As you can tell, by the small number of reviews, I don't go out to eat much.And again I only order the pancakes. I went back and had pancakes, surprise I know. They hit the spot. Will do it again.They are open Saturday mornings, which is really the only time I can get there. Although I had jury duty one day across the street, so was able to hit them during the weekday that day.

I have been getting takeout breakfast from here for several months. The food is always hot and good. Large portions