The food at Black Seed is fresh, delicious, and is ready quickly via an easy pager system. Service is efficient and polite. The ambiance is pretty spare, but if you sit by the window you'll have the benefit of a view of the Common. We love to stop by before a theatre performance and usually allow a good hour to dine in before heading to our entertainment. Bon appétit! read more

The burger and Cajun fries I ordered for pick up while I was doing an event on the Common was perfect. I was hit by hunger after being physically active so accessing food quickly was important. Good service, good communication, and they let me use the bathroom during pickup. read more

Old Stinky yearning for a wicked good burger today. Remember seeing on Yelp that this place had wicked pissah ones, so let's give it a whirl and see what happens. So punched one up with Uber Eats. Arrived with a nice big order of very tasty fries and a large thick burger of wicked good quality. All wicked tasty! Burger was so large, Stinky could not finish it. The Baklava for dessert was really wicked pissah yummy! Wish I had gotten two! Wish everything had arrived sooner and hotter, but not the restaurant's fault. One always takes a chance with a delivery service. read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Burger and fries. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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It's not fine dining, so I went in with low expectations--especially after seeing the reviews--but the falafel wrap was wrapped to perfection. The ratio of falafel to greens to hummus was excellent, with everything well distributed throughout. The falafel itself was slightly overcooked. I will definitely find myself back here for the next falafel cravings read more

Would have expected a higher rating for this - luckily i didn't check beforehand. For such a prime location next to the Boston Common I thought the food was decent and excellent value for money - we got the chicken super shawarma (which was stuffed) and kofta paining, which was decent. Fries were really good too. They have some seating in case you want to sit down (which we definitely did after a hard afternoon of walking/sightseeing) read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Chicken super shawarma and kofta panini - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I came in with a large group of people to dine in. We got our food super quick and we also had a buzzer to let us know when our food was ready to be picked up. I really liked my chicken shawarma wrap and the sauce at the table was not too spicy. I will definitely go there again to try out more wraps and plates. read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Chicken Shawarma Wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Always excellent casual take out My go-to place after working out Try the babaganoush, falafel and hummus read more

So gross I found a hair in my wrap. I was going to leave them a decent review but that rlly made me feel disgusting I threw up read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - (Before I found the hair) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Nothing like some late night chicken shawarma. Food and service were both great. They charge $1 for those tiny garlic sauces but they do be worth it! read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

My 100th review had to be for a special place! The best halal food in the area with massive portions. Food is authentic, seasoned well, and cooked to perfection. I was in town to visit my office and had their food EVERY night whether or not I already had dinner lol. Not ashamed to admit it! The owner ended up knowing me and my SO fairly well by the end of our visit and I really enjoyed seeing him each time, like a long lost relative haha. Can't say enough about how good the food is, how satisfying it is. Temp is piping hot, sauce is A+, meat is so tender with the char that apparently nobody can get just right, and you can tell it's all fresh. Veggies are fresh as well. Fries are good, rice is addicting. The hummus is so good here idk why, very garlicky and texture is good! Pita is a pass for me but SO liked it. I will always come back every time I'm back in Boston... possibly every day lol. Love these guys. Great service, cheerful folks who appreciate their customers. I've had similar style halal food hundreds of times all over the country, all over the world, but this place just always hits the spot. Yes it's a no frills establishment but at least it's clean. Sometimes the folks coming in are hit or miss, interesting mix of students, professionals, and just random stragglers. Staff does a great job managing the people in there. read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Combo platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

The food was AMAZING. I just got a side of the three falafels and it filled me up. Great location and quick service. The place isn't really a sit down place but if you're lucky you will find an open table. My partners review was "good find " read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place deserves a way better rating than they have. The food is absolutely amazing and the service is quick and easy! We stumbled upon this because we had an airbnb next door. Low key vibe and straight forward, and they're open late which is niiiice!! Definitely recommend read more

The beef super shawarma wrap was delicious! The sauce pairs great with the fries in it, adding a solid balance making it a great choice for lunch read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Super Beef Shawarma Wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Black Seed is a very casual cafe with Greek and Mediterranean food like baklava and falafel. It has a convenient location across from Boston Common and is open kind of late. Wraps are good for carrying around walking. A value because of how much they put in these so the prices are pretty good. There's healthy options here and lots for vegetarians. I came by here to get something on the way back later in an evening. One of the less fancier places around here. This has order at the counter service. Menu is posted above the counter. There's lots to choose from, including platters and wraps. Falafel wrap is $8.50 and it's pretty big. This is stuffed with a generous amount of falafel and includes cucumbers and tomatoes. Good tahini sauce is on it. This stuff is really thick. Falafel was crispy without being burnt. There's also a platter that has falafel and choice of a few salads. It's good if you're really hungry. The prices are much higher for the platters but worth it because these are enough for a couple people. Also the desserts of course include baklava. It seems most people here order carryout and won't eat inside. The inside isn't big and only has a few tables. read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Falafel Wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Black Seed is wonderful. It's one of the only spots around DTX to get healthy, real food late at night. Alternately, if you're having a really bad day - or a really strong joint - the super shawarma wrap (meat, fries, pickles, sauce) also absolutely hits the spot. I cannot emphasize how much better this is than Halal Guys or other options! read more

This review is beyond overdue...Black Seed is 100000% worth the trek downtown from Fenway! So many options and especially inclusive towards vegans/vegetarians. Everything is super filling and fresh! They have menu items geared toward every taste bud - from burgers to hot plates and wraps, everything is delicious. It's affordable to college students, has a great amount of seating, and the employees get your food out to you super fast no matter how crowded it may be. Easily some of the best food I've had since I've been here, and it's not a matter of if I'll come back - it's when. Can't recommend this place enough! read more

Food was delicious! We tried Black seed based off a recommendation and glad we had it. Good seating available and service was great. Employees were really helpful and brought our order to us when it was ready. We went with the shawarma chicken and rice plate and a chicken kabob and rice plate. It comes with salad and garlic sauce for the chicken. The sauce was delicious, and the rice was so soft and fluffy. The chicken was very flavorful and delicious. Salad was great too and came with dressing. For the price it's a lot of food and we had leftovers which was convenient. Location is right next to Boston commons as well which makes easy to stop by! read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Inside - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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BLOWN AWAY. Every single thing we ordered was the best version we'd ever had. Falafel plate was UNREAL, so crunchy outside & soft inside. Side salad was so fresh & delicious, chicken kabob plate was incredible, and the rice pudding... holy cow. Plus everyone in there was so friendly. Now on our can't-miss list when we're in Boston. read more

I have eaten here twice and I have gotten sick afterwards twice. It tastes alright, but be warned. Your body may reject it. Server was cranky. That's my fault though for not being a girl. Inside is kinda gross looking. Looks dirty. Eat at own risk read more

Wow. I'm blown away. Came here for late night food, hoping for something mediocre at best. But it turns out this place CRANKS our good quality food in a low quality environment. It seems like somewhere where if you were able to tolerate the food, it'd be a win. But no... the food itself is fantastic. The staff is tremendously friendly, tossing out fist pumps to whoever will take them. If you're looking for a quick bite or just something to hold you over after the bar, there's nothing better!! Black seed cafe forever. read more

Tremendous value from the large portion sizes and consistency, optimal location for the common and downtown Boston. Staff is very friendly and helpful and are attentive to customizations/substitutions in your order. Have never been dissatisfied by Black Seed, a must-try for fans of middle eastern and halal dishes. Highly recommend the kafta. read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Kafta, Chicken, Steak and rice. (Combo Plate) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Stopped in for a quick bite and was not disappointed. I had the chicken kabob wrap and it hit the spot. Highly recommend if you're looking for a spot for a quick bite read more

I WISH I WAS JOKING...CANNOT MAKE THIS UP. I simply asked an extra packet of hot sauce and the owner decided to pull a baton on me. Stay away!! Owner is ungrateful for his loyal customers. ambiance is mid, decor is pathetic. DONT ASK FOR AN EXTRA SAUCE PACKET OR YOU WILL IMMEDIATELY BE RUNG UP FOR AN ADDITIONAL AND/OR HAVE A BATON PULLED ON YOU AND THREATENED TO CALL THE COPS ON YOU. Owner is severely overweight, wears the same hoodie daily (prob why pla, always has a miserable look on his face, is rude, and finds his customers to be an inconvenience. read more

The shawarma wraps are good but that's about it. Everything else was bland, especially the hummus and pita. Tastes like grocery grade hummus and dry pita. read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Was in town with friends and family and we were hanging out at the commons. Saw Blackseed across the way and stopped in for lunch. So Disappointed, restaurant was not clean. Food was bland, not a lot of flavor and not very good. Sadly won't be back. Would not recommend. read more

Store was open and called repeatedly And someone would answer and put me Thru to a voice box that was full read more

One of the best Mediterranean food near downtown for lunch and as well as your late night cravings! Falafel so good you go back for more. read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Food is hit or miss. It's a new location but already it's not that clean. They leave the front door open and you'll be walking right into a hoard of flies at the order counter!! The guys at the cashier hate their jobs. Their shawarma wraps are really good. Worth giving them a try. read more

Giving it a three star because the place is not very clean and cozy. Staff is not very friendly either. Place is 'Halal' and has the best halal burgers in town for sure. Food taste is good but i would definitely recommend trying out there burgers. Serving sizes are very adequate. Major plus is it being open till late. it stays open after midnight for most of the nights. It can be a better place, if the management pays attention on service and cleanliness. read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

If you're looking for an inexpensive place to grab fresh, delicious, authentic mediterranean cuisine, look no further! Everything at Black Seed Cafe is mouthwatering. From the chicken shawarma plate, to the salmon plate (I've never tasted takeout salmon so yummy), to the baklava. The lamb plate is my guys favorite. They also have an assortment of drinks, and desserts. I love the fellas at Black Seed, they always take good care of us. read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Lunch! Salmon $6 Small greek salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Still love this place after 10 years. They have awesome breakfast, lunch, and dinner selections for reasonable prices. I love their chicken and falafel wraps, and they have a ton of choices on their menu. They have smoothies and great juices like mango juice. They're also open super late, later than anyone else! I have recommended them to 4 people in the past few months and everyone loves their food and can't believe they never tried this place before, since the location is so convenient. Parking is difficult though, but worth it. I love supporting this small business, they've been consistent for many years and I will always recommend them & return for delicious, completely satisfying food! read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Impeccable meal (chicken kebab plate with salad and rice). All delicious. The salad dressing tastes phenomenal. Service was excellent -- watched the host leap over the counter to break up a fight and immediately continue excellent service. Fabulous experience. Will be returning. read more

Good food, nice and quick service. Bathroom is rough but aren't they all. Ordered the chicken kabob plate. They are good with food allergies. read more

Super good and super cheap. Huge portions. Came from Miami and was looking for a late night dinner, quick and easy after am Andrea Bocelli concert. Definitely recommend this place read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Chicken pesto panini - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Chicken was tender and seasoned great. And so was the side of kafta. Make sure to get garlic sauce u won't regret. read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Chicken Kabob (side) and kafta side with fries and garlic sauce - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

this is genuinely the best vegan food I have had in such a long time. got it for dinner then went back the next day and had it for lunch. the falafel wrap is a 11/10. read more

If you ever feel dehydrated and. Exhausted from the gym, head over here and try their organic and freshly made orang juice, you will not gonna regret it. read more

I'll get right into it- I don't think this is a place for burgers so my review reflects that and not their other food choices. My friends got the veggie burger and they also said it wasn't that great. The burgers are just soggy buns and not really seasoned at all. I think the perk of Black Seed is that it is open LATE!!! So it works when everything else is closed. The fries were really good though- but it doesn't really make up for what the burgers lacked. I want to give this place another try, and I think I'd try any if the hot plates or wraps- just not the burgers LOL. read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Beef Burger - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Reasonably priced and a nice halal place in the heart of downtown. I got the happy burger- and it sure made me happy! The party was nice and juicy and cooked to perfection. I just wish there was a bit more seasoning (both salt and spices) to give it that extra oomph. Overall a nice place to grab a lunch if you're shopping downtown and looking for a bite. read more

Spur of the moment restaurant choice just due to the proximity to Park St. T Station. Good thing I wasn't voracious when I got there, however with the amount of time I waited for food, it quickly turned into disappointment. My friend ordered a lamb sandwich and received his order within minutes. I realized after 5 minutes of waiting that I should have ordered something else besides the chicken plate for $11. Ugh after I placed my order the guy behind the register did not give me any warning, which I would have appreciated that it would take forever (25 minutes). There were about 4 people total in the restaurant. Unfortunately I had to check with them multiple times and he seemed extremely disinterested. When I finally received my food it was only OK and my friend had already finished his sandwiches. These Mediterranean / Falafel places are seriously a dime a dozen in Boston, you have plenty of other options. (Bonapita, Shawarma Falafel, etc...) read more

Black Seed Halal Grill - Took way too long. Note the broken pita already - Middle Eastern Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts