Over the last few years, I've seen this place on a few lists of best burgers in the city. After realizing the Mattapan location delivers to my place in the suburbs, it seemed like a sign to finally try it out, and it definitely didn't disappoint! I'll start by saying, this is the kind of place where you need to get horizontal for a few hours after eating. If you're looking for a healthy, balanced meal, this ain't it. It's a decadent burger joint in the best way, with big portion sizes and a menu full of loaded burgers, chicken sandwiches, and fries. With this being our first order, we wanted to sample a few different items from the menu and went with the sweet chili smoked wings, 504 chicken sandwich, and chopped cheese fries. Everything was delicious, which is good because with only two of us, we were eating leftovers all weekend. The smoked wings were super flavorful and crispy (even with a ton of sauce) and the 504 was one of the better chicken sandwiches I've had in a while. Would love to come back to try the burger sometime, I've also heard great things about their impossible burger if you're looking for veg options. Overall I'd say Bred if definitely worth a try! read more

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Restaurant was empty and had some liminal space vibes, featuring an incessant beeping from the security alarm that they couldn't turn off. Burger was tasty enough, if a little overcooked for medium rare, but so large you could barely take a bite. My partner cut it up and ate it with a fork. Fries were very tasty and service was kind. Ultimately maybe not worth the price but maybe we hit a bad time! read more

My chicken sandwich was greasy, over cooked and barely had an chicken. Burger was also over cooked and dry. Food did not seem like it was made with care. $50 for 2 sandwiches and 2 fries. Overpriced for the quality. The bathroom is absolutely disgusting, and should have been an indicator. read more

Bred - Sandwiches Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Bred is the place to be if you want an amazing burger that is cooked exactly the way you want it!! Yet, for those that don't eat meat and wanna order from the same place as your mate be aware. The menu said they have chicken tenders , bet! The picture looks amazing, yet what I received were six tenders that were pulled from the archives of the Oliver Wendell Holmes middle school cafeteria, and blue cheese dressing that tasted like it was in the pantry of said school as well. read more

Bred - Chicken Tenders? Circa 1984-ish - Sandwiches Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Very stylish space on Main Street with a bar, hightops, lowtops, and even a few couches for lounging. Wings: Smoked and then fried with choice of sauce. Typical size, typical sauce (I chose sweet chili), and very good texture, coming in lightly crisp on the outside and very juicy inside. Would defin itely order again, trying the various sauce options. Monte Carlo Burger: This is a monstrosity and an edible work of art, with two smoked patties (with some thickness to them), two slabs of pork belly (thick, tewnderm, chewy in a good way), two kinds of cheese (cheddar and gouda), onion jam (very sweet), and aioli. Superb bun. Good seasoning. Decent moistness. I definitely enjoyed this but would avoid the onion jam and go for a simpler configuration next time. Hand Cut Fries: Also thick. Struck me as more similar to frozen than hand cut, but pretty good. read more

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Very solid burger spot in Mattapan. I was impressed with the quality and portion sizes. My friend was craving a veggie burger so we ended up here. We really enjoyed the truffle Parmesan fries, the impossible burger, the bred classic burger, and the sorrel drink. The staff was also great, service was fast, and we enjoyed the cozy seating by the window on a rainy day. This felt like a step up from just a quick takeout burger in terms of the quality/taste, which was nice. I would definitely come here again. read more

Bred - Impossible burger, truffle Parmesan Truffle Fries, Bred Classic, Sorrel Drink \ Hibiscus - Sandwiches Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

Only tried one thing but tbh it was pretty weak. The Kobe Chicken sandwich has gochujang sauce, pineapple and aioli. There was a ton of pineapple but the chicken was small and thin so it didn't balance well. What little chicken there was was moist and crunchy. The whole thing was also drowning in the gochujang sauce. Which was very tasty but way over powering, I have no idea what the aioli tasted like or if it was there because of the overpowering of the sauce and pineapple. The bread was also kinda burnt. read more

Bred - Kobe - Sandwiches Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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Bred Gourmet is located in lower mills section of Dorchester. A foodie I follow recommended the place. Parking: free 2 hour street parking I asked the very friendly and accommodating cashier what are most popular items on the menu; he stated the Cousin Stizz Fries. I could tell they would be delicious because most of the Fries orders were placed afterwards. Cozy seating of a few tables and high table seating. Large TV in the place and games located in the place. We played Connect 4 while we waited for our order: -Cousin Stizz Fries (we shared) Cajun fries topped with spicy sweet chilli. Buttermilk fried chicken. Chipolte Aoli and scallions. -Hambuger with full trimmings -Kodak BLAT: chicken sand. w/avocado. Applewood bacon. Served on a ciabatta bun -Honey chicken & waffles -Beignets with nutella for desset was chef's kiss and Star of the show!! I asked my family what 2 words describe our lunch: "Epic Foods" "Crispingly Delicious" "Tasty Bar-Foods" If I could give Bred double stars I would. Thank you Bred Gourmet for an excellent lunch experience with family. read more

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**Updated review** I came back because I believed in the beignets. They were bomb . The place was very clean, with a cute fig tree at the entrance. The service was EXCELLENT. Everyone was nice, especially the cook who made the order. I also tried the classic burger, which wasn't bad. Fries was still heavy with grease, but you know I ate them anyways and it was good. read more

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Delicious food and friendly service are a winning combination! We were looking for meatless burgers and fries. I stumbled across Bred on Yelp. Their impossible burger is delicious! There is an art to making a burger great, and they mastered it. The sweet potato fries with a hint of cinnamon-- were finger-licking good. The cajun fries left a spicy goodness on my lips until we got home. Just good food. Good people. We will be back! There are only a few tables, but the music is great and the woman who took our order was so friendly! read more

Got takeout here a few years ago, and glad we came back more recently. Rounding my rating up to 5 stars. My partner and I got the Bred classic burger, Monte Carlo burger, Parmesan truffle fries, and sweet plantains - TASTE: 5/5 - everything hit the spot. Well-seasoned patties in both burgers, so the standard toppings (bacon, onion, etc) in my classic burger were perfect complements. I am a sucker for truffle, so the Parmesan truffle fries did not disappoint. And ending w the sweet plantains was phenomenal. Need to come back to sample the beignets and the rest of the burgers TEXTURE: 5/5 - smoked patties, tender smoked pork belly in the Monte Carlo, soft buns, and perfectly fried Parmesan truffle fries and plantains. Satisfying all around PRICE: 4/5 - total came to $51. The Monte Carlo is more expensive ($23) than the other burgers ($13-17) SERVING SIZE: 5/5 - came hungry and left absolutely stuffed SERVICE: 4/5 - walked in at 5:15pm on a Saturday, placed our order at the counter, and our food started coming out 10-15min later ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - small space, w maybe 15 seats, and great music TAKEOUT: 4/5 - appreciated the compostable box that the French fries came in PARKING: 4/5 - got a free street spot right on Dorchester Ave read more

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We love trying an amazing black owned business in the neighborhood! Saw this place on TikTok and had to check it out. It is a small space but they do have two tables and a long counter for dining in. Afro beats were playing in the background- really adding to the vibe. We ordered cousin stizz fries and a Yosemite burger. The burger was delicious, the crunchy bacon and carmelized onion really did it for me. The fries were a full meal in and of themselves. They had an amazing spice but also a yummy sauce with delicious little pieces of fried chicken- a MUST try for uniqueness. We ended with an order of beignets- they were PERFECTION. Crunchy on the outside fluffy and doughy on the inside. Definitely a must try place in dot! read more

Bred - Cousin Stizz Fries - Sandwiches Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

I come here for the beignets. Service is good. Place is always clean. Recently saw some cool wall art. read more

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The burgers are solid, but the barbecue jerk wings are outstanding. Always a favorite stop when I'm in Dorchester Center. read more

Bred - Sandwiches Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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Probably a 3.5 Good experience but not great. Lots of specialty burger options available and the flavors here came up a bit short for me. read more

AMAZING! I order the Maui burger with Cajun fries and the entire meal did not disappoint! The burger was overwhelmingly delicious and the fries had the perfect amount of heat and kick as I love some spice in all of my meals. Will be returning for the cousin stizz fries and beignets since I hear they're amazing as well! Love the esthetic, too! Very cute, clean, and the service was warm and welcoming. read more

Congratulations on the GMA award!! God bless you for the sacrifice, faith and success to provide for your family and to give back to the community! The Cambridge location will too be a hit!! Keep keeping on Tambo and staff! Yes your food is delicious. read more

I'm a big believer in bred and it's one of the best near Quincy/Dorchester area. Recently ordered pickup and I'm sadly disappointed in their burgers. The serving sizes shrunk I feel. And this time I noticed the patty to be pre-made or bought frozen... Originally wanted Maui and have tried to get it the past few times but they always never make it or this time they said they didn't have pineapple. I hope this is a one time fluke and not the quality going down read more

Bred - Sandwiches Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

What happened to the good quality of food here?! I walked in to order my meal about 5pm. I ordered the parisian burger cooked medium. The burger was beyond dry. It honestly tasted like a reheated burger patty. The onions and mushrooms was very mushy. It made the bread super soggy. Just overall disappointed. I remember coming here and the quality of burger being actually mouthwatering. There was nothing gourmet here read more

Bred - Parisian Burger Cooked medium - Sandwiches Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

The Marly Chicken Sandwich was pretty good. Had a nice spicy kick to it and the toppings were a nice compliment. The wait can take a bit long so I would order online ahead of time if you can. Prices were on the higher side than I expected given fries don't come with the sandwich but the quality is there. read more

Bred - The Marley Sandwich (plus a bite lol) - Sandwiches Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

So good! I ordered a Caesar salad (I started out with healthy intentions!) but added fried chicken to it, and a side of fried plantains for lunch one day, and a cheeseburger with Parm truffle fries the next day for lunch. My expectations for the salad were pretty low, but boy was the chicken bomb! So good! The plaintains were also great. I will say seeing the greasiness on the burger bun was slightly off-putting (as if anyone expected a cheeseburger not to be greasy, but gosh!), but it was deliciousssss! The fries were amazing! Salty, but amazing nonetheless. Loved it, as bad as it was for my health, it was so good, omg.Parmesan TruffleThe Yosemite Burger read more

Bred - Bayou Caesar salad with fried chicken Sweet plaintains Caesar Salad Plantains - Sandwiches Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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Yes! Food was excellent... great menu options. The sorrel tea delicious! Bring your appetite!

Service as always been A+++ Ambiance has only gotten better since they opened but always top tier. Food was delicious when he opened, I thought it fell off for a little bit. But back to being second to none. The menu got bigger and the burgers got even better than before. I got the 'Somewhere in Wiscansin' ~~~ smoked burger, pig candy, butter, caramelized onion, cheddar, maple bourbon aioli served on a brioche bun 5 Stars for me read more

My friend and I ordered from here and both of ours were no good. I got one of the burgers but the patty was overcooked and the entire thing was extremely dry. T And the thing is literally the size of a McDonald's burger... But for $20! The fries were also gross. Ate a few and then tossed the rest. Also this thing said it came with applewood smoked bacon... They literally put about 1/6th-1/8th of a single strip of bacon on here. Just barely larger than maybe 2 thumbnails-size.... That's it. Like how much does this bacon cost that you have to skimp THAT much on a $20 BURGER that's literally the size of my fist? Flavor of the burger overall was ok but kind of ruined by the overcooked dryness. I'll let my friend describe his: I got the grilled jerked chicken sandwich and first of all: it comes with cheese??? Like I like cheese but who puts it on a grilled chicken sandwich?? This cheese did not go well with it at all and the description didn't mention any cheese. I would have put no cheese in the description if I knew. Also the thing was overcooked and dry and it's tiny like shakeshack size... Or smaller maybe? There flavor was meh. The fries were like overcooked but soggy at the same time? Did you guys fry these in water?? Don't get this if you go here. Anyway we kind of expected gourmet from a gourmet burger place.. how does this place have such high ratings?? I've had better burgers from fast food places... And they were like 1/5th the cost of these. Would not recommend this place to anyone. read more

Bred - Sandwiches Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

I saw on Tv chronicle show and needed a try, Nice clean well run restaurant. I ordered the Parisian Burger and jerk wings. I didn't see owner who was on Chronicled show on Tv when I went there. But all employees great I met. Reggae music I liked in restaurant. So, all great Burger Patty was limp option to me vs a bigger burger. But the additives on the patty were excellent.... I'd eat again but .... It all starts with the burger... and burger itself needs upgrade...better than a patty style Burgers were shown Smoking as part of process , I got slight smoke taste impact and better to cook fresh a bigger burger.... Jerk wings good but reheated dry wings... need fixing as dry reheated wings not good and worse for delivery... Prices very fair and reasonable and great business and people... needs tweaking as burgers are excellent . The chicken and waffles planned look excellent . Place to me a great place for a meal , takeout or delivery. read more

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I decided to give Bred a try this past week as I heard great things and I have been looking for new places to try around the neighborhood. I got the bred classic burger and honey garlic wings with truffle fries. The burger was great, all the flavors complimented each other and made for a great bite. I typically am not a fan of wings unless they are korean fried chicken but these wings were yummy, I must say. The honey garlic sauce was delicious and I dipped both my burger and my fries in the sauce. The people who work here are also very nice and helpful! I will definitely be visiting again soon! read more

Was really in the mood for a burger on my way home from a road trip and found this place (via its great yelp ratings!), SO glad I gave it a try! The parking situation is NOT great (or at least when I arrived it was impossible to find a street parking spot) but do not let that deter you from trying the tastiness that is a Bred burger and fries! I had the Parisian burger and truffle fries and was VERY full after but my soul was happy and my burger craving was so satisfied. Also it turned out to be a huge portion of fries so would recommend going in on it with a friend. :) read more

Bred - The Parisian Burger (take out... didn't get the beer there) - Sandwiches Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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Came here for the first time the other day and it was delicious! Had the "Somewhere in Wiscansin" burger and truffle fries, and they were both awesome. We will be back! read more

DELICIOUS! I ordered the Parisian, medium well with Cajun fries. My sister ordered the Moody Buffalo, with sweet potato fries. Parisian: thick, juicy, seasoned lightly. Truffle aioli was mouth watering, add a fried egg(runny yolk) HEAVEN! Yum! Cajun fries: SEASONED WITH LOVE! Yum! Moody Buffalo: *we had to do a burger swap, lol Now I need to go back and order my own. The sauce on this gave you that Buffalo flavor but wasn't overwhelming on the vinegar. Juicy turkey burger! SWEET POTATO FRIES: Had a pinch of cinnamon on them, very subtle flavor. One bite and you're thinking...was that cinnamon? Next thing you know, you're eating entire large basket in one sitting. read more

Bred - Parisian Burger - Sandwiches Near Me - Dorchester, Massachusetts

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Food was decent and filling! The cajun fries have a LOT of cajun, but very little salt, so keep that in mind. The portion size is decent, I walked away feeling fulfilled. Kind, hard working chef with great service. read more

We always did takeout from Bred. The food never disappoints but the service usually did. For example, the Olympus burger at about $9 is a very good combination of all the Greek things on a burger. Kalamata tapenade, cucumber tzatziki, feta, and roasted pepper all comes together for a great burger. The problem is getting the burger. On multiple occasions we called in and order and the woman working the phones simply chose not submit it to the kitchen. Then we would show up and essentially have to reorder. Needless to say, this resulted in a long wait time. She clearly did not care. It's a shame because we like the food at Bred. Maybe we will try again but for now we look elsewhere. read more

Let me start off nice. One I am for supporting black owned businesses especially the havoc that COVID has caused the restaurant industry. Next I ordered my food at work (12/30/21) was told that it would be ready at 4:10 but then I was told it would be ready at an earlier time. Then I found parking right in front of the restaurant so a girl was happy. Now here are the not so nice comments. So when I arrive a gentleman was receiving his food. After he left the employee behind the counter rolled her eyes, shook her head in disgust and mumbled something under her breath. I couldn't make it out what she said but her look of disgust was unprofessional. So here I am next in line and I tell her my name and she gets the order. I say thank you and she replies "yup". I raised both eyebrows and saying to myself did she just say "yup". Mind you I had taken out a few dollars to tip because once again restaurants are struggling to keep afloat. But I was already disgusted by her actions after the customer in front of me left then for her to say "yup" after I said thank you. Now I'm home. I bite my burger and that burger was extremely salty I couldn't even finish it. Sorry Bred I will not be back. Less salt and better customer service. read more

Consistently delicious menu and friendly staff. Locally owned and Black-owned, this spot is perfect for eat-in or take-out burger, sandwiches, and smoothies. read more

I was not a big fan of their food. It is very decadent which is kind of overkill for this small burger joint. When I was there I had a burger and truffle fries. No complaints about the service pretty quick and efficient. Can get crowned very fast I don't think there is room the sit down. read more

Honestly not too good. I tend to stick to places with 4.5 stars or higher in Boston and that had been fine. Seems like this place has some mixed reviews which I should have watched out for. The grass-fed burger is bland and boring. The toppings have no character and are rushed and put together. I ordered a burger with truffle and truffle fries, but didn't taste truffle in either of them. This ended up to be more than $20. Fries were over cooked and not crispy. They were your typical bad fries. Really wanted to like this place because of the great pictures, but the actual product falls so short. No idea why this place would get any good reviews read more

Food is delicious, staff is amazing! Cousin Sti's fries are a 10/10, the burgers are excellent and the service is quick for prep to order.

I ordered the 504 sandwich and it was not great at all, Chicken was chewy and It did taste like breast of chicken more like another part of the chicken. Didn't finish the sandwich but I will say the service was great, really nice people who work there. I will try it again though and give it another chance read more

We have been going to Bred since it opened and the food is always so good. I'm sure I was not the only one who encouraged the owner, Tambo, to be one of the vendors at Taste of Dorchester a year or two after he opened and, to no one's surprise, he won. My husband and I have slowly migrated away from beef but Bred has got us covered. I now get the Yosemite with a turkey burger just about every time, and he either gets the Bred Salmon burger (pretty spicy!) or the Bred Veggie. The turkey burger is well-seasoned, as is everything else, and you'd be hard pressed to say that the turkey was not as good as their beef. The truffle fries, sweet potato fries, and/or sweet plantains are just the right complement to the burgers. I haven't tried any of the chicken sandwiches or the salads because I like the burgers so much. I have tried the smoothies, though, and I really like the Blue Magic. Beer and wine are available at a great price, and there is a Saturday brunch (they are not open on Sundays). The owner is often there, and he and everyone else who works there make it a pleasant experience. It's a small place and he has managed to expand the seating over the years; comfortable and clean. And, I was happy to learn that he is going to open a second spot soon. When I was working, I introduced some colleagues to Bred and they started doing lunch pick up runs. Now that I am retired, my husband and I keep Bred on our list of options when I am not in the mood to cook. read more

The cousin stizz fries were delicious! The food was definitely a bit expensive but they gave very generous portions.

Holy crap this place sucks. My office just ordered Bred via Relish (uber eats for offices basically) I kid you not every single person in this office is talking negatively about their meal. I got the hot chicken sandwich and I don't know if it was over-fried or if thats what it was supposed to taste like but it tasted burnt and bad. Left a bad review on the app and now leaving this one here because when places are overpriced AND bad, people should know. Good service I will say, it was on time but food was bad. read more