Friendly service. We got take out the night before and enjoyed our food so much that we wanted to dine in for breakfast the next day. Waited a bit because we didn't have a reservation. Staff were nice. read more

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Went to Café Landwer last weekend for brunch and had a great experience. I ordered the Eggs Benedict Florentine, which included poached eggs, toast, and breakfast potatoes. The breakfast potatoes were five stars. I look forward to exploring the rest of the menu, which features many classic Israeli dishes with hummus, mezza, kebab, shawarma, and much more. Make sure to make a reservation on the weekend, or you may have to wait. read more

Cafe Landwer - Brunch - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I've only had coffee from Cafe Landwer in the past so I was really excited to actually try their food. I got the Landwer Shakshuka while my friends tried the Chicken Shawarma Pita Sandwich and Pesto Caprese Panini. The Shawarma was delicious and so was my Shakshuka but I didn't really like the bread it came with (I was expecting Pita). For drinks, I had a caramel latte (I wanted vanilla but they were out of vanilla) and one of my friends got Nutella Latte (he wanted chocolate but they were out). Was a little bummed that they were out of a lot of things so early in the day. read more

Cafe Landwer - Landwer's Shakshuka* Chicken Shawarma Pita Sandwich* Pesto Caprese Panini - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Didn't get a chance to try any of the food. Had a coffee date here and the matcha latte was great. read more

Cafe Landwer - Matcha Latte - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Came in just before the snowstorm so there was no wait. Restaurant was able half full. Very bright, clean and modern feel inside. We got the egg breakfast from the kids menu (comes with vegetables and marshmallows), waffles (comes with a small side of fruits), chicken pita sandwich. Everything tasted fresh. But the chicken in the pita sandwich was a bit overcooked. Our server was very attentive and friendly. read more

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The quinoa Lebanese salad was very bland. Maybe they forgot to put the lemon mint dressing on it. Our waiter was having a tough day - I received at chai tea latte when I ordered a matcha, and chicken in my salad when I ordered salmon. read more

After just visiting their Beacon St. location, I decided to come try this location out to see how consistent their quality was. I was SO excited to order pancakes only to be told they were sold out :( Such a bummer. Regardless the staff was friendly and the ambiance was lively making it a great visit nonetheless. Will be returning soon with my pancake hankering... I tried the Italian French Vanilla Latte and it was great! Not too sweet. read more

Cafe Landwer - Italian French Vanilla Latte - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

The food here was as good as the service was bad. And the food was very good. The restaurant has a really cool vibe with a bunch of old timer decorations. It's like you're going back in time to go to a Jewish diner, which is a pretty cool experience. The actual food is delicious: I never order the salmon when I eat out because it's usually not good, but I think the salmon here is worth trying. I also thought the pita bread was very fluffy and I was quite happy with the selection of fairly healthy dishes. Jesse, the host, was very friendly and nice. I also thought the wait staff were nice as well, but there did not appear to be any real accountability or responsibility as to who was covering which table. We never had a waiter, introduce himself or herself to us, so it was a very infuriating game of flagging people down to place orders, ask for additional utensils, ask for plates, order, dessert, etc. I think some active management / training would really benefit this place because the decor is great and the food is great too. read more

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i want to absolutely love this restaurant but this time around, i did not. the ambiance of the restaurant and the fall decor was spot on. it is super cute and cozy diner vibes inside. the service wasn't that great. we had to call our server over multiple times for things like refilling our water and getting the check. the food itself was alright. the pumpkin pancakes weren't super sweet. the texture was good. the orange whipped cream didn't have anything special to it aside from being bright orange. overall, wouldn't order them again because there really wasn't a pumpkin flavor to them. i will say i do love the middle eastern kick to the menu. i'd love to try this place again since their menu does have so many options read more

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" Super friendly and welcoming staff " Before you get to the food you must be attended . The staff here , is super friendly. They go above and beyond. To make sure you feel good and have everything you need even before ordering. The vibe is warm and welcoming. The food is fresh and delicious. It is a bit pricey so bring your wallet . Parking is difficult but manageable. It's also located in front of " river way " last stop on green line incase I spelled it wrong. read more

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Ordered the Shashuka. Egg yolks were completely solid and cooked through - I left them over. The whole point of Shashuka is bright, runny, poached yolks. A breakfast/brunch place should try harder to get this right. Wish I had sent it back. https://www.americastestkitchen.com/articles/1264-north-african-style-poached-eggs read more

A lovely space to dine. The menu allows for multiple dietary restriction options. During our time at a nearby hotel we had multiple meals in a short time. If I'm the area Cafe Landwer is a great option. The staff is friendly and provided a great dining experience. Order the halloumi as a starter. The fried cheese is perfect. We received complimentary bread and oil. Paired with the starter and the generous portions it can be a heavy meal. So come hungry or be prepared to take some with you. read more

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Wish I had take a photo of my beautiful shakshouka breakfast because it was delicious! Their challa was outstanding. Service was very attentive! They welcomed me a a sample of their signature rosalach which I enjoyed with the authentic Turkish coffee. It blew me away with flavor. So glad I stopped in while visiting Boston. I left quite full and happy! read more

Cafe Landwer - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I have thought it was just a coffee place but it is was a full blown restaurant. It was bright with outdoor seating. The hostess seated us. I saw it across the street from Duncan Donuts and now realize that is trying to draw a different clientele than someone just looking for a cup of coffee. The first thing that me were the prices. Ouch. Pricey. It is a good thing I brought my credit card. They have no ice coffee . Just cold brew. That is where an iced latte comes in handy. But they do have steel oats if you are willing to pay for it: 12.00. That is why they take credit cards. I have to say this place is first class with the finishings, just the way it is decorated. I can understand why this place filled right up. With all the seating, I was still lucky to get a seat. They fed me like a king. I had a vegan omelet, Chopped tomato and cucumber, humus, guacamole, yogurt and tomato puree. As it turns out, I was too full for the tomato puree. It tasted like homemade yogurt with blueberries and oats. They asked before they took away my plates. So they should because I was not quite finished. I did have trouble getting the attention of anybody but my waitress. They must not pool tips. I am going to have to come back to try some of the other items on the menu. I wonder what other surprises they have. I would certainly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for a first class breakfast. read more

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Had a stop-in at Landwer earlier this week before a walk around the reservoir. The experience was pretty neutral -- I was neither impressed nor disappointed. My hot latte was warm but not quite hot enough. The flavor was there but not strong or bold. The staff was nice but not noticeably welcoming. I am intending on returning and giving this location another go and will try a few more items for a more holistic review! read more

Came here a few times while visiting our kiddo in the area. Very inviting airy cafe with a great looking menu & friendly servers. Like a family cafe vs a chain! I got the Halloumi & egg breakfast sandwich, twice because it just was so tasty! read more

Cafe Landwer - plain hummus bowl (v) + croissant sandwich* + halloumi & egg* sando. - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Great food and exceptional service. The staff were so great at making us feel welcomed and taking care of every need. There was a lovely atmosphere and the staff were so attentive throughout the meal. And to finish the meal you have to try the rozelach - so good. We would recommend Landwer because of the food, but now with the service as well 5 stars is not sufficient. read more

Unexpectedly good. Looks can be deceiving and most of the reviews for this spot are for the coffee and breakfast but while staying at the AC next door I was in the search for dinner. It was freezing out so I didn't want to wander far and noticed this place was open for dinner too. Glad I took the plunge. With a middle eastern/ Israeli vibe the dishes all sounded great. I would have been happy with just the bread and oil they give you to start, it was incredible. From there I jumped to hummus and pita (also homemade and awesome) then to lamb chops with grilled veggies and rice. Everything was cooked perfectly and the portions are huge. Ended with a Turkish coffee because why not. Service was friendly. Disappointed I won't be around late enough tomorrow morning for breakfast otherwise I'd gladly come back. Next time.. read more

Cafe Landwer - Traditional Hummus (photo doesn't do it justice) - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Great lunch today with family at the Cafe Landwer. Great location, service, atmosphere, and mostly the great food. The table had loads of different foods to try and the prices were great. Easily able to recommend for lunch dates or large families. I'll be back! read more

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Great service, very friendly place to go with kids. Nice ambience. Our server, Luciana was great. read more

Cafe Landwer - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Such good coffee and salads. I also loved the breakfast. Great service too. We were seated immediately read more

Before the pandemic, this place offered great service, but since then it has been challenging to eat here and feel comfortable with the level of service. read more

Had the chocolate sensation for $10 it's a chocolate fudge cake but tasted more like a brownie which i loved. Had a decent amount of ice cream and whip cream. Service and staff were nice and quick. We had eaten lunch elsewhere but wanted desert so we saw this place in passing and went it. When we came inside we got seated instantly which was nice. It did smell a tiny bit like sea water or like wet wood? A tiny bit off putting but other than that good experience! The decor and layout was a bit out of date and seemed older styled like a diner almost but overall the desert being delicious masked these tiny critiques. read more

Cafe Landwer - Chocolate Sensation $10 - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Was gonna give it two stars but the aftertaste has convinced me one is correct. Bought 1 pistachio and 1 chocolate croissant. Haven't had that poor of quality croissants maybe ever. A gas station croissant would've been a better choice. Not enough chocolate to fill a tablespoon - LITERALLY. Waste of money read more

Food: French Vanilla (Oat) Latte was really good! I don't usually get coffee out so this was a nice warm treat on a cold Boston morning. Squeezed a lil bit of honey in the side and it was very nice and nourishing. Service: Lots of workers on a Wednesday morning who were really knowledgeable about the menu. Coffee was also fast which was appreciated! Ambiance: Store is really bright, well-lit, and has a cute interior! I definitely would come back for brunch. Their food looked amazing. read more

Cafe Landwer - Italian French Vanilla - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Very good food and excellent coffee! Nice spacious atmosphere. Service was subpar as of course the place was busy, probably understaffed, etc. but I don't feel like you should have to flag down somebody, anybody, who works there to ask for something. I am polite. I wait. I know wait staff can be busy and have other tables. You don't need to kiss my feet ( but a free nice foot manicure never hurt) ,but if you come around to check in on our meals, it makes the meal experience more memorable and have people wanting to come back and spend more money at your place. read more

Great staff and delicious coffee. Their $7.50 breakfast deal for a coffee and croissant is terrific!

Excellent food with a pleasant twist on breakfast. Great service! I look forward to returning. read more

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Falafel was quite good but the almond croissant is not what it should be, it was just a plain one filled with cream cheese. read more

Cafe Landwer - Falafel and almond croissant - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Where do I begin? 1. We ordered drinks and one of our party had a question about his choice. A few minutes later, someone came over - it turned out to be the manager - to resolve the question. When that was done, she asked what the rest of us were having - none of our drink orders had been sent in. 2. The first of our two appetizers came. Just one problem: we had never been served appetizer plates. We had to flag someone down to get them, by which time the appetizer was cold. 3. Before the second appetizer came, a server started delivering dinner. He didn't know where to put things down because - surprise - we still had our appetizer plates. We said we were still eating our appetizer course, but he just shrugged and stuffed the plates on the table. 4. Now the second appetizer came (!). It was a shared hot dish, but came with no serving utensils. At that point, we all had used our dinner utensils, so we had to flag down another server to get serving spoons. 5. No one checked on us during dinner to see if we needed more water, wanted another drink, etc. 6. Finally, we sat waiting for ten minutes or so after all the plates had been cleared to get a bill. Yikes. To be fair, my companions thought their food was good. (My salmon was an overcooked slab of fish.) These are all management issues: * You train the waitstaff to get drink orders in as quickly as possible (not just to make the customers happy, but because they're you high margin items, so you want to get multiple turns, if possible). * You make sure the servers have appetizer plates on the table *before* the appetizers are served. * You *always* serve shared appetizers with serving utensils. * You time the dinners to come *after* the appetizers have been eaten and the appetizer dishes have been cleared. (If you're one of those haughty-faulutin' restaurants that serves food as soon as it's ready, put that in big letters on your menu.) * You have the waitstaff keep eyes on their tables to see if anyone needs anything and you check, shortly after courses have been served, to make sure everything is okay. (Even in no one indicates that they need anything, you still check on the table once or twice during their dinner.) * Some people differ on this, but I like the server to check on whether the customers want desserts or the check *immediately* after the dinner dishes have been cleared. (You can say to the customers "Here's your check, but no hurry.") It was pretty frustrating for my group of friends and 90% of the issues were avoidable with good training for the waitstaff and the kitchen. (For what it's worth, my parents owned a small restaurant/deli, so this isn't all coming out of the blue.) read more

Cafe Landwer has legitimately good food. I've eaten there three times and have enjoyed the food every time. The service experience is disappointing and frankly odd. Upon entering the restaurant, I stood alone at the front waiting for someone to seat me. No one came and no one made any eye contact. Finally a server saw me and came over and sat me. After about 15 minutes, a different server came and asked me if I was ready to order. Someone else brought my food a little later. No one came back for the duration. I had to get up and get a water refill. I had to get up and get a napkin because there wasn't one on the table. I had to ask a busser for my check. Then I had to take the check up front to pay. Because no one was coming. I didn't leave a tip because the service was so strange and non-existent, they didn't deserve a tip. It's a shame because the food is pretty good. Hopefully this restaurant will take this review to heart and improve their table service. read more

Service was pretty good, they let my friends and I do some work there, not pressuring us to leave (they weren't too busy either way). This cheesecake was awesome! Creamy and the berries cut the sweetness. Coffee was just okay. read more

Cafe Landwer - cheesecake - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Loved the delicious chicken skewers, beef & lamb skewers, hummus, and smashed potatoes. Will definitely come back! Food was 5 stars but took a long time for it to come out. read more

At this point I'm convinced Cafe Landwer and I are soulmates. If I could marry a place, it would be this restaurant. To be more realistic (and to put it in Yelp terms), I'd give this place infinity stars if I could. I've been here numerous times and have never had a poor visit. The service is great, and the food is amazing! My favorite menu item at the moment is the Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich. The chicken is so tasty, and the pita is incredibly warm and delicious. I also really like the honey mustard dressing. I always get it with an order of their fries. A bit pricy, but so incredibly worth it. A few honorable mentions include the original chicken schnitzel, chicken shawarma, and shakshuka. Also tasty coffee! I tried their Nutella Latte, which was great. Would highly recommend their hot mocha (it takes the top spot) it is truly the best mocha I have ever had! Thank you Cafe Landwer, see you very soon! read more

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We could not be more pleased with our experience at Cafe Landwer. We tried the Landwer's Famous Breakfast and Sinia Shakshuka with the Turkish Coffee. We literally could not put our silverware down! The shakshuka was delicious, with the eggs poached to a perfect runny yolk. The LFB lived up to the hype. The baba ganoush, hummus, and guac were fresh and addictive, while the parfait had the perfect sweet touch to wrap up the meal. The little pistachio treat was an unexpected, but welcomed, surprise. Our only complaint was the portions were so large, we outgrew our table! read more

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One of the only places open in the area on July 4. Breakfast was unique and amazing. Orange juice tastes freshly squeezed. I left feeling very full. read more

Cafe Landwer - Eggs Benedict with guacamole on a crescent with potatoes on the side - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Such a great brunch spot! Very cute interior, large menu. Mediterranean dishes like shawarma, hummus, shakshuka, and more. They have dinner as well. Food comes fast. Make a reservation because it does get crowded! Employees are friendly. read more

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Close to Boston College and a good place to grab a bite. The staff is always nice and coffee blend is tasty. read more

Cafe Landwer - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

This is a cool place, but I was not overwhelmed with the food. Started with fried halloumi sticks, which were good. I would only want one, and the serving had about 6 I think. In my party, someone got the fake meat kabobs. I didn't try it. They said it was good but it looked weird to me. I got the chicken schnitzel sandwich. It was fine. The size of the chicken was smaller than the bread which I didn't like and it was pounded quite thin. It was cooked perfectly. I got it because waiter said it was one of the most popular items on the menu. I often order what is recommended. This wasn't a great choice for me. Ambiance was wonderful. It is bustling place, busy, lots of family with little kids there, too. read more

Amazing food, tasty and lightweight. Have to come back for the fall flavored items. Had the landwer breakfast and everything was superb. The sweet cube was new to me, already forget what it was called but a great little dessert. The coffee was also delicious. Great brunch spot. read more

Cafe Landwer - Landwer breakfast, eggs benedict florentine* - Cafes Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts