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    Alewife Bistro

    5.0 (2 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    1 year ago

    Easy self serve access. Good fresh food. Reasonable prices. Electronic self check-out.

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    Daily Provisions

    Daily Provisions

    4.2
    (44 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    TLDR: I only came to try the maple cruller, and BOY did it…read moredeliver. I'm no cruller expert, but I think folks might be right when they all say this is the best one in the game. Would come back just for this cruller, and am willing to try their other items now that I know what they're capable of. ------ FOOD: 1. [MUST TRY] MAPLE CRULLER (5/5) As good as everyone says it is. The exterior is so satisfyingly crispy, but the interior has the exact right soft, eggy consistency that defines the cruller. The maple glaze is definitely very sweet, but somehow it actually works well with the fried dough such that it's not overpowering. Maple is their most popular flavor, but they also have other flavors and monthly specials to try. 2. DRIP COFFEE Perfectly fine drip coffee. The mugs they give you are smaller than their to-go cups, so probably opt for your coffee to-go, especially if you plan to go on a little stroll after accidentally eating 6 crullers for breakfast... ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * A large, spacious cafe that had a NY, tiled environment mixed with a more laidback Tatte vibe * More seating inside than I thought there would be (though a mix of individual tables, a communal high top, counter seats by the window, and tables outside) * One design issue though is that the ordering counter is right at the front door, meaning there's actually very little space for the line and so on bad weather days, you might be caught waiting outdoors under the elements vs. indoors. I'm sure there are some days where the line naturally forms inside, but the way the space is designed does not make that easy

    My third trip to this cafe. I had egg bun with cheese n bacon ! Yummy. Nice staff, sunny space…read more TY Denise Patnod, lic ac. Cambridge business owner. 4.5 stars!

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    All Star Sandwich Bar

    All Star Sandwich Bar

    3.8
    (748 reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    I was intrigued after seeing All Star on the Boston Globe's list of best sandwich shops in the…read morearea, so I stopped by for lunch on a Sunday. The interior gave me diner vibes - very laid back and comfortable. At 11:30 it was pretty much empty. It seems like most people get their food to go. Service was prompt and friendly. I ordered the Tofused Banh Mi - tofu, pickled veg, basil, cilantro, and a fried egg on a brioche bun. Definitely not a traditional banh mi but very tasty nonetheless! The teriyaki-like glaze was a little sweet for me and I would have preferred some more spice to balance it out but all in all I was very happy with my visit here and would definitely come back.

    cute, small place with a decent size menu. impossible to find parking. very overpriced. i got the…read moreisland jerk chicken sandwich which was good, but not worth 18$. the coleslaw on the side wasn't my favorite. my husband got the rueben, was "not terrible but, nothing special."- per my husband. the poutine was NOT poutine, i was confused when they came out with a chicken type gravy and not the normal brown gravy- they ended up being alright but a little bland. the fries themselves were pretty good. their hot sauce "inner beauty" was fantastic, perfect amount of heat and added much needed flavor to the poutine. i don't think i'll return, but i'm sure there's other stuff on the menu that's better! the waitresses were really nice which is always a plus. i like that you can see the kitchen too, pretty cool.

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    Luxor Cafe

    Luxor Cafe

    4.0
    (40 reviews)
    2.0 mi

    I have been meaning to go here since this place opened. Always a fan of supporting Muslim owned…read morebusinesses. Right near Harvard cafe this is a very spacious cafe with lots of space to sit / work. They also have free wifi. I was here on a Sunday afternoon and the place was packed! From students to uncles having business meetings (iykyk). I really was expecting for them to have some type of chai (Yemeni or some sort). But the only chai they had was Egyptian black tea or chai latte. I settled for a chai latte with coconut milk which came to around $6. This price is on par with the cafes in the area. The chai was very sweet and had a strong spice taste which tasted like it was made from a syrup. Not the best cup of tea. Their menu has a lot of items.

    This is an Egyptian coffee shop; I came to buy some bread…read more Sticky Bun: The caramel and pecans ensured it won't be bad, but the syrup coating and the crispness of the crust were uneven. It felt a bit perfunctory. Almond Croissant: I didn't expect it to have a sugary filling inside! A light cinnamon flavor, not too dry, not bad. Chocolate Croissant: A simple and straightforward croissant with a chocolate stick inside. Using dark chocolate prevented it from being too sweet, which is a plus. Plain Croissant: Surprisingly, it was still delicious even after being refrigerated for two days. The bread was very soft and had a subtle peppery aroma.

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