(Not so) best kept secret neighborhood joint of the South End. This is primarily a local sandwich place - I can only speak about the eggwiches, but they are always solid. Different consistency from the competitors - more fluffy and light than usual. Fun with the spicy aioli sauce (free!). Chocolate chip cookies here are dangerously good. How do those little treats stay so moist and have gooey chips, even in late afternoon? Who knows? Who cares? Beware it's busy during lunch hour with a line sometimes out the door- either call ahead with your order, or if you're just visiting the block (like me), come after the rush is over. Now, if only they were consistently open on weekends, they could give Mike & Patty's a little competition... read more

This is a tiny sandwich shop opposite BMC in the South End that was featured on the Food Network. I've had their eggwiches, sandwiches, and cookies - everything is delicious, you just can't go wrong. Ones that I remember as being particularly excellent are the giving tree, the delovely (turkey is moist), and onion bagel eggwich. All are very filling. Chocolate chip cookie is very good, but not extraordinary. It's popular at lunchtime what with people coming over from the hospital, so it may be hard to find a seat then. Prices are fair and similar to other sandwich places but unlike other places, the quality here is consistent. Will definitely be back to try out more of their sandwich combos! read more

Man, wow - provencal sandwich with chicken... The bread is phenomenal, with cashew pesto, goat cheese, artichokes... I love this sandwich so much I want to take it behind the middle school and get it pregnant. Also - its cool when you go in a few times and the owner / cashier greet you by name... makes a great food experience even better. read more

I trekked from the North End on 12/31 in 20 degree weather to eat here, based on the reviews--and I was not disappointed. This place is cozy and warm, and the staff is super friendly. I order the frittata sandwich with cheddar and tomato, and asked to have it spicy. In the absence of decaf coffee, I ordered a chai latte, slightly sweet. The perfection that was in front of me about 5 minutes later made almost made me tear up. Crispy roll, soft, light egg, and a delicious house spicy mayo concoction, along with a perfect hot latte. She even "topped it off" for my walk back to the metro. If you find yourself in the South End, please stop in and give this place a try. Note that it's on the corner of a residential street, so don't be put off and think you're lost like I did! read more

Blunch's veggie burger "the Boca" is hands down the best in the area--make it spicy, you'll be glad you did. The "Provencal" is another savory veg winner. For meat-eaters, you can't go wrong with the meatloaf sammie with roasted tomatoes, provolone and pickles called "the loaf." Atmosphere=Warm and Welcoming. Chocolate chip cookies=Unbeatable. "Daily whims"=Awesome. Nikki the owner is a gem and the rest of the staff compliment her winning customer service. Plus they have gluten free options. What's not to love about Blunch!? read more

The fluffy egg sandwich is to die for and is amazing! Everything on the menu looked delicious and the coffee was well-made. The place certainly is cramped but perfect for a quick bite to grab. read more

Such a small dive but the greatest healthy, creative, and delicious sandwiches, paninis, and bakery goods. Nice beverages good service. Wish they would expand though tight seating but great warm home feel !!! read more

Regular here now for breakfast take-away. Great choice of breakfast bagels and sandwiches. Try the frittata with various add-ons. I usually go with mild sausage - eggs nice and fluffy and its all freshly made, and made with a smile and personal attitude. The clerk always asks your name for the receipt, but talks to you by name even if the place is empty. Place is nice, everything with a personal touch and an acute awareness of saving the environment and not wasting. Definitely a plus if you are in the area. read more

Totally fun experience! Saw them on triple D and had to check it out folks there are super friendly and know how to sell there specialties- we wanted it all - ordered a bunch of stuff to split and share and enjoyed every mouthful! read more

One of the best breakfast we had while in Boston! The staff was so friendly and helpful and the food was delicious! My husband and I will definitely be back when visiting Boston. read more

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This place is so cute! They have amazing sandwiches. I ordered one with chicken, artichoke hearts and spinach. It was AMAZING! My only complaint would be that it can take awhile for them to make the sandwiches - especially during the lunch time rush. They only have two or three people working, so you will have to wait for a good sandwich. read more

Delicious Zeppy's bagel with a BLT filling. Can't go wrong with that. Staff is very friendly and so were the customers inside. If I were paying a ridiculous mortgage/rent to live in the South End, I would be a regular here. We were visiting from CA and chatted up a couple of local diners on a hot morning. We sit inside, then decide to move outside, but it was too hot so we go back in. Then *poof* the a/c magically turns on. The locals say it's because we are visiting from out of town and as soon as we leave, they're gonna turn the a/c back off. i love snarky folks. read more

Thanks, Guy Fieri, for the recommendation! If you're near Boston Medical Center, be sure to swing by for Blunch! All the sandwiches there are totally droolworthy and I so want to try every sandwich. In fact, as a BU grad student, I think my goal is to try each sandwich before I graduate! If you're so lost and don't know what to get, the Bird is the signature sandwich. It has a special artichoke spread and the chicken is so tender and delicious! Of course, you must top off your meal with their chocolate chip cookie. Holy cow. It's better than Mrs. Fields cookies. The chocolate is so gooey and the weird thing is, the cookie is just room temperature! Mind blown. As a heads up, you might have to scope out a seat. The place gets really packed and there is very limited seating. I can't wait to try the rest of the sandwiches here! read more

Got one of their giant chocolate chip cookies and The Delovely sandwich. The sandwich was absolutely great. It was very simple with fresh veggies and meat. There isn't an overbearing amount of each ingredient that is put into the sandwich (just the right amt of dressing, veggies, and meat). You're able to taste everything, and when you do, the combination is amazing! The cookie (as you've seen in the pictures) look super fluffy and delicious, and they are! Just like the sandwich, there isn't one taste/flavor that is overbearing to the whole cookie (not too sweet, salty, baking-soda-tasting, dry, or bland). Small breakfast place around the corner. Definitely would recommend anyone to come here for a yummy (and decent sized) breakfast! read more

Finally made it to Blunch. I tried their Big Papi sandwich and one of their chocolate chip cookies. The sandwich was pressed and came out great, very tasty. We asked the woman wokring the counter what her favorite was, since she ended up being the owner she said they are like her babies, she can't pick a favorite. The chocolate chip cookie was amazing too, one of the the best I can remember having. After my date adn I split that we were still a little hungry. We were looking for a grilled cheese, so the owner sliced a croissant , filled it with, cheese, and pressed it. How accomodating! read more

Great idea and wonderful nook. Worth the visit. The lady at the front had a strong voice and clearly knew what she was doing, fair price considering the location (downtown Boston) and MOST IMPORTANTLY; the food was great! read more

This little hole in the wall has been popular with my co workers long before Guy Fieri visited. It's a cute little sandwich/sweets shop that closely resembles Flour with a more reasonable price. The everything bagel BLTC was pretty delicious and was enough to fill me up. The chocolate chip cookies are melt in your mouth good with just the right amount of crispiness and softness. The crumble cake was moist and not overly sweet. Everything I've had was pretty decent and warrants another visit. However, DO NOT GO HERE DURING LUNCH TIME! We waited 40 min for our food (thus minus one star)! They definitely need to work on getting food out faster during the lunch time rush or they will be losing more customers. I think they do try to get phone orders out ASAP so if you really need something during lunch, phone your order in! read more

Ambiance: 4 // Food: 4 // Service: 3.5 Cute little cafe right by Boston Medical complete with smiling service, amazing sandwich combos and MIND-BLOWING choco-chip cookies. I ordered the DeLovely sandwich and the choco-chip cookie -- the sandwich itself was so filling and tasty! The apricot jam was a great addition and I loved how oozy the goat cheese was. Although it took about 10 minutes for them to make the sandwich -- you can really see how much effort goes into creating the homemade feeling when it comes to the sandwich. I split the cookie with my sister and it was like a second meal...just so buttery ! The choco-chips are high quality and the cookie itself was soft and moist. My only complaints are : 1) the lack of seating area (can only fit around 5 people) 2) The iced coffee was weak and not smooth or fresh tasting at all. I am not sure if I just got the end of the brew but it left much to be desired. In all, I was satisfied with my sandwich and service (although it definitely was slower than I expected) and found the infamous cookie to be worth the hype! Will definitely be coming back for some more great sandwich flavor combos and pastries! read more

We ordered the salmon bagel and the eggwich which were both fresh and delicious. The coffee was classic. Space is small but cute. I would go again! :) read more

Blunch - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

This place is amazing!! Get here at 10am sharp on Saturdays to get the chocolate chip cookies as they arrive fresh from the oven - I had to ask for a FORK! My kind fo cookie. Besides that, their "bagel-wichs" are life-changing. I think I forgot what a homemade bagel is supposed to taste like - you almost forget after so many trips to D&D that they can be so soft....oh god. My roommate and I go here every Saturday now (they are not open on Sundays) and no diet can make us quit - it's a true hidden gem. Oh yes, and for the record my favorite bagelwich is #5 (plain/potato bagel with roast turkey, roasted red peppers, some sort of cheese, and chipotle aioli. My roommate likes the everything bagel BLT) read more

Walked to Blunch on a beautiful Saturday to get sandwiches for lunch. If picking up sandwiches, I suggest calling ahead because it was pretty crowded when we got there and we had to wait ~20 minutes for the sandwiches to be ready. There is probably only 8-10 seats in the entire place so it is a little too claustrophobic to eat here when crowded. We ordered the giving tree and the wilbur. We were very excited about both sandwiches, but a little disappointed upon eating them. Yelp photos made them look bigger than they actually were. Also, all of the sandwich ingredients were consolidated into the front half of the sandwich and not spread out evenly. So after eating half of the sandwich, there was really only bread left. The sandwich tasted good, but would have enjoyed if is was prepared a little better. read more

The soup is delicious! And they sell my favorite sodas :) great friendly service too. Upbeat and clean decor. Supper cute. Cozy. Silly. Delightful. I always love to support businesses that are doing good food. I like it. I do like that. Yummy coffee too. read more

Blunch - Yum - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I was on the way to the airport one morning and took my Sweetie out to breakfast as a thank you for driving me. We walked in and the owner/chef was giving a customer a specially made muffin, still warm from the oven. If that doesn't give you a good impression, I'm not sure what would. We each ordered the breakfast sandwich and were blown away by how delicious it was. It was, seriously, amazing. At that point, I decided to get a sandwich for lunch/to eat on the plane. I ordered The Bird without tomatoes. Nikki, the owner/chef, the recommended that I put something else in the sandwich because I was having them leave the tomatoes out. Unsure of what to choose, she suggested a few options (all of which sounded great); I had marinated artichoke hearts replace my tomatoes, free of charge. If I lived slightly closer, I would go here with extreme frequency - all the sandwich options look amazing. The service is friendly and personal. The breakfast sandwich is delicious (especially with the spicy sauce option). Go here. Please. You will not regret it. read more

One of the best places to get a quick lunch on the South End, especially for those at the BU medical campus. You just have to make sure you don't go at peak hours, especially during lunch, so that you're not waiting forever to get your sandwich made. But honestly, even if I have to wait 15 minutes, The Loaf (meatloaf sandwich) is DEFINITELY worth the wait. I've only had one other sandwich there before but I cannot remember what it was because The Loaf has blocked it out of my memory. Even if you're not a big fan of meatloaf (like me), this is not your typical meatloaf with ketchup your mom made for dinner. Order it. You will not be disappointed. The sweets are good as well, although I've only had small bites of things from my friends when they get it. Coffee is fairly strong and a great pick me up between studying, classes, etc. The workers are always super nice and friendly. The only downside I would say is that you can't use a credit card unless your bill is over 10 bucks. But everything is reasonably priced so that's kind of hard to do if you're not buying a bunch of sweets with your sandwich and coffee! read more

We came here for brunch on monday June 13th, around 11:30am for brunch, and there's a huge "closed" sign hanging on Blunch's door. Two of its employees are sitting by the window, eating their food, and staring at us, while we stood at its closed door, yelping for another place for brunch. Major fail! read more

I bumped into this place online after looking for places to eat around where I worked and decided to give it a try for lunch one day. The menu isnt huge but it is full of flavor. I got the Big Papi sandwich which was amazing in my eyes. I loved the chipotle mayo (my new fav thing in the world!) and the french bread added to the yummyness of this sandwich. The shop is very small and the prices are kinda high but I enjoyed it so much I dont really mind paying a bit more for something I really enjoyed. I always went there after the lunch rush as I would hate to be packed in there with other people during rush hour since its across the street from Boston Medical Center. Its a cozy place with a good atmosphere and limited seating as well. Oh and parking is a pain too so just look around till you find something! read more

Oh how I wish there was a place like this in Coolidge Corner where I could become a regular. And this place had them too. The super friendly owner welcomed at least 3 people by name while I was eating there. And she asked one if he was having his usual. This is one of my lifelong goals is to love one sandwich and one restaurant enough to have a 'the usual'. However, with how delicious all 3 sandwiches I tried were (bird, giving tree...can't remember the 3rd), I think I would go crazy only eating one kind. Everything on each of the sandwiches just went so so well together. Remarkably well, I mean it stuck out to me how well the sandwich blended. My one gripe is that they could have been bigger, as I seriously thought of ordering a second when I walked out. And I haven't even tried the breakfasts! read more

This place is delicious! I've tried several of their sandwiches and I'd recommend the Bird any day. Their quiches and cookies are also great. The people who work there are friendly and quick. Great little lunch spot in the South End. Enjoy! read more

Blunch is bomb! I had heard about it through diners drive in & dives, and really wanted to try it out! It's a nice little shop that doesn't fit many people but nonetheless the sandwiches are amazing! On triple D they tried the bird, which is what I had too, and it was amazing! Definitely did not disappoint! The chicken was very moist and the aoli tasted amazing! My friend had the Wilbur (with bacon, yum!)and that was really good too! Super saucy and has a little kick of spiciness from the aoli! I like it when sandwiches have a lot of sauce because it just tastes better (in my opinion)! Both sandwiches are amazing and I would definitely recommend trying it out! I am definitely going back for more, and if you live in back bay the walk is super close just straight down mass ave! Check out this super cool joint out and enjoy an amazing sandwich! :) read more

Blunch - The left is the bird and the right is the Wilbur - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Cute little place for a delicious and fresh breakfast! I ordered an eggwich with tomato, artichoke hearts, and goat cheese. The eggs were very flavorful and fluffy! The service was quick and friendly. Not a lot of seats, so be prepared to stand or take your order to go. A great place to stop in Boston! read more

Blunch - Eggwich with tomato, artichoke, and goat cheese. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

Simple, cozy, and features the best damn panini you've had to date. After almost missing Blunch's miniature storefront, my girlfriend and I wiggled around the tight space until we were ready to order. All the options were overwhelming, and the claustrophobic space and regulars who knew their orders definitely made me feel rushed. I quickly blurted out a sandwich with ingredients I knew I liked, and hoped for the best. Disappointingly, it wasn't the best. Honestly, I give the sandwich as a whole 2 out of 5 stars. However, I knew from my first bite that this was due to human error. Their bread, the crunch of the panini shell, even the level of char was spot on. Had the guts of the sandwich been different, I'm sure I would've walked out of there head over heels. What confirmed these suspicions was the lovely bite I had of my girlfriend's breakfast sandwich. Bagel, fillings, everything was to die for. Although I wasn't blown out of the water on this visit, I definitely will return and be more careful about what I order. read more

I've been to Blunch numerous times since I started working in the area, and I have never been disappointed. I'm absolutely in love with the chocolate chip cookies, which I always manage to eat before I get my sandwich. I've had the Bird and the Loaf, and both were really great. There was also a day where I went in on my lunch break to find that the special of the day was a chicken quesadilla, and naturally, I could not resist. This was a thick quesadilla, completely stuffed to the brink with chicken, black beans, a phenomenal pico de gallo, and the other fixings. It was absolutely great. However, I have not tried the breakfast sandwiches, so hopefully I can get myself out there in the morning some time for that... On top of the food, the service is really friendly. Definitely a plus. read more

This place is AMAZING for sandwiches... I usually get one of their bagel sammies and add egg, which is always delic, especially with their homemade boursin cheese! DO NOT, however, make a quick stop here for a coffee drink. Even if it's on the way from the bus stop to class... I know it seems convenient, but beware! I went today for a soy decaf latte and left 20 mins later with a lukewarm skim latte, forgotten for 17 mins by the staff. I know they're busy, but if that happened at Starbucks I would have at LEAST left with a coupon for a free coffee after having to wait so long, and a drink that actually matched what I ordered (and paid extra for!). I'll def go back for the sammies though.... just skip out on the coffee. read more

Best sandwiches in Boston. Love the "Giving Tree" sandwich, get this every time. BEST chocolate chip cookies ever. Soft, rich, amazing. Wish they were open for dinner too but then they'd have to change their name! read more

This is one of my favorite lunch places in the South End. The owner is a sweet heart and always kind. This is a tiny place, so call ahead or plan for take out. I believe there are four seat inside and usually a small table outside during warm weather. Really good coffee, fresh baked everything, really creative salads and sandwiches. Everything is fresh and served with a smile. read more

It's a small eatery. It seats about 10 people, max. You come in, place your order and get out. I ordered the vegetarian Provençal sandwich (fresh vermont goat cheese, tomatoes, black olive puree, artichoke hearts, crisp greens, basil pesto (with cashews), crusty baguette), and wasn't disappointed. If you have a sweet tooth GET THE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE! read more

Blunch is a staple for me. They have the BEST CHOCOLATE COOKIE. no joke. The cookies are soft, chewy and chunky. The chocolate chips are somehow always gooey. They are addictive, and probably deadly. The sandwiches are delicious. I like to go for their daily whim, and switch it up. They offer good strong coffee. Go for the breakfast sandwich with the spicy sauce. YUM. Love the service. Nikki and Andreas are fantastic. read more

Dined here on vacation, and it's the cutest little corner shop. Seems like a good location for locals in the Healthcare industry being right across the street from the hospital. I ordered the Onion Bagel & "Blonde Brownie", great value for price paid! The staff was very nice, and welcoming. I noticed a sign that does ask you pay cash vs card in order to keep costs down. Im a big supporter of local business, so I suggest hitting the atm before your visit :) read more

Blunch - Onion Bagel & Blonde Brownie - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

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Holy Blunch this was great!!! I got an eggwich with goat cheese and oven roasted tomatoes. Each bite was the perfect bite of deliciousness in my mouth. My husband had the eggwich with bacon and sausage which was equally pleasant. We got 2 scones for the kids and a couple bottled juices which was ok to them but come on they are 5 and 9. The mocha and latte were also the perfect blend of espresso, milk, and chocolate (for the mocha). Probably one of the better mochas I've had and I run a coffee shop so coffee is kind of my thing. Over all a must eat, but there is seriously no parking sooo my husband just drove around while I went in and ordered our food. read more

Blunch - Cute and delicious! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Boston, Massachusetts

I love grabbing a sandwich here (and they have great baked goods too!). Vegetarian and gluten-free-friendly. Small space that gets crowded around lunchtime on weekdays (big BMC crowd), so you might have to take it to go, but it's worth it. read more