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    Foundry on Elm

    3.5 (883 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Tres Leches French Toast (requested without fruit) and a side of home fries
    Erika R.

    This placed surprised us for brunch yesterday! We came here for brunch before heading into Cambridge in Boston for some sightseeing with my family. The place wasn't too busy yet because I think we were a little early for the brunch rush. We were seated immediately and our server came over quickly with water and took our drink orders. Our food came out quickly, which was great, because we were starving and in a little bit of a hurry. I ordered the pork belly Benedict, which was delicious. Pork belly was good and not too greasy, the eggs were poached perfectly and the buttermilk biscuit was spectacular . My brother ordered the Tres leches French toast, one requested without the fruit. I got to snack a couple bites of this one of them was unable to finish. Wow was that French toast delicious! It's a little sweet, but not overly sweet and the French toast was made perfectly, fluffy in the middle, and a little crisp on the outside. I'll definitely be back to this hidden gem in the future. Location is great right in Davis Square only about a block away from the T station.

    Avocado  toast
    Yangsoo S.

    Not bad at all, quite surprised that the rating is so low for this place! We came here for Sunday Brunch after my half marathon, service was quick and attentive. My fiancée ordered a drink was delicious! It was called shaken espresso i believe? The hint of orange flavor went great with coffee drink. When it comes to foods, sticky bun was our favorite. Avocado that they used was smashed which we don't like but still pretty good. My pork belly egg benedict was good but nothing to praise for. We might come back for drinks when in town!

    Local Grass - Fed Burger
    Hayward L.

    Spacious gastropub with very good food and an extensive drinks menu. Came on a Monday and enjoyed some football and $2 oysters. The burger is pretty darn epic, it's so rich and decadent. However I was a little disappointed by the other aspects besides the food. We were served by several different waiters. One brought us the wrong beer (it turned out to be non-alcoholic), then brought the right one - but ended up charging us for both beers despite it being her mistake. Price-wise a lot of items are expensive and not great value for money. Warning that there is also a 3% additional service fee added on the bill, which is pretty annoying considering some of the staff paid minimal attention to us.

    Downeast Cider Glazed Pork Belly
    June M.

    If you are looking for a low key bar with good apz and astmosphere. This place is for you. . Inside feels intimate and luxurious , a perfect spot for first date or a romantic hang out . A little hard to find at first when you have to look for a small glass door with the res name on it, and walk down the long stairs to get into the res They have a lot of cool drinks option here, depend on your mood, but I love their truffle fries!!!! The best fries I have tried in a while Downside: pricey and the service is not good

    Sticky Bun
    Alice D.

    Came here on a Sunday morning for brunch and the place wasn't too busy so we were seated quickly outside. Service was a bit slow - it was hard to get our server's attention outside since they weren't always around and food took quite a long time despite the place not having a huge amount of people. We ended up waiting over 40 minutes for our food which wasn't ideal, but we didn't have anywhere to be so it wasn't the worst. The sticky bun was good, but it was a bit small and pricy for what came out. The main entree I got was extremely small for its price and wasn't worth the wait either - definitely wouldn't return for brunch if all portions are this tiny. Overall, food tasted decent but the size and long wait left for a lackluster brunch. I probably won't come back unless someone else really wanted to come, but that's just my personal preference. Regardless, I'm glad I tried Foundry's on Elm so now I have a baseline of what to expect!

    Jewel D.

    Food: Bread & Butter (warm demi baguette, whipped honey butter); Maple Buffalo Chicken Wings; Grilled Cheese and Tomato Basil Soup (smoked gouda & cheddar, smoked honey drizzle, griddled sourdough). Ambiance: Lively Parking: Street parking is available nearby Pricing: Somewhat pricey Food (flavors): The Bread was super soft and the honey butter combo was a perfect blend of sweet and fatty flavors. The maple buffalo chicken wings were really saucy and delicious! Although they were more spicy than sweet. They definitely had some kick to them so if you do not like spicy food I wouldn't get them. The grilled cheese and soup were phenomenal. The tomato soup was super rich and flavorful. The soup brought savory flavor and the grilled cheese brought sweet and fatty flavors. The cheese combination in the sandwich was great. The dish overall was packed with flavor. Portion size: Large Drinks: N/A The service was also great! The waiters were attentive.

    Foundry Burger with Truffle French Fries
    Vijay N.

    No nonsense restaurant serving good pub food along with a solid beer/ drink selection. Stopped by here for dinner last night with my brother and a friend of ours. We made a reservation the day of - wasn't too difficult to get one set thankfully. When we arrived, we were promptly seated. The interior of the restaurant is very nice - the bar is illuminated nicely with warm light, and the booths and tables have comfortable and spacious seating. For food and drinks we each got the following: * Me: Smokescreen and The Foundry Burger + Avocado w/ Truffe Fries * My Brother : Bananasaurus Rex and Fish and Chips * Our Friend: Smuttynose Pumpkin Ale and a Grilled Chicken Sandwich w/ a Side Salad Our drinks came out pretty quickly and were fairly good. My drink was tart and tart and scotch forward which was quite nice. My brother's drink wasn't quite what he expected - for a drink with Banana in the name, it was actually more citrusy than anticipated. Our food took a little longer to come out and for me was me, my meal was more warm than hot by the time I got it. With that said, everything tasted great and we all enjoyed our food. My burger was cooked to a perfect medium and was quite delicious - the cuts of meat used in their patty make a very good quality burger. The truffle fries while not a hot as I would like tasted awesome. Huge emphasis on the truffle flavor which I quite enjoyed. Service wise, everyone we interacted with was very friendly and attentive to us if we needed anything. All in all, Foundry on Elm is a solid spot to come in for a meal and drinks. The brunch menu here looked great as well so i'd definitely like to come visit and check it out sometime. Food/Drink: 3/5 Ambiance: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Total/Average: 4.33/5

    Fish n chips
    Tiffany H.

    Great location. Was visiting my daughter in Cambridge n didn't know where to go n this place was able to accommodate us. Drinks are great. Prices reasonable.

    Raviolis & fish & chips
    Julianne W.

    Such a good spot for a nice dinner. Service was fine, not fantastic but not poor. The dinners we got were great, the truffle ravioli and fish and chips pictured here were top notch! Fair warning, the truffle ravioli are filled with truffles, so if you're not 100% into truffles, perhaps stay away! Ambience is upscale, but you could probably get away with jeans!

    Interesting cocktails.
    Joanie L.

    Had a great time at the bar while watching football last nite. Got some good cocktails from Benjamin who was a great bartender and could adjust when requested. I had a burger that was maybe a little less done than medium but very tasty and the fries were extra crispy as I requested (I've had way too many floppy fries lately). Friend enjoyed his oysters and his wings were good. Comfy bar, not filled with idiots, good time.

    farmhouse breakfast with biscuit, espresso martini
    Mila C.

    i appreciate any place that doesn't make you choose between sausage and bacon when ordering breakfast! love their biscuit and jam, too. kind service and enjoyable low-light ambiance. a great choice for brunch :)

    Atmosphere n bar mixes
    Eric B.

    So I abandoned this place years ago! However, we needed a sting and a bite and tried it again. Drinks were really good and the salad and appetizers we split between the 4 of use were delicious and fresh. Drink went down easy and we're tasty; love a good cocktail. Staff was polite and attentive. We're we're at the bar, my SOP, and the dinner rush was building and the place ran ticky-booh. Will put it back on my list of good places to try some old favorites. Ambience is styling American restaurant and long beautiful bar. Drop in with confidence.

    Front: float like a butterfly Back: parley
    Della S.

    My friend raved about the burger here, so I decided to try it out. We started the meal with some cocktails-- at $13 each, the cocktails aren't necessarily cheap, but are priced similarly to other establishments that have the same vibe. The "parley" (mezcal, montenegro, banana, lime) had a subtle smokiness from the mezcal. I was a bit skeptical of the banana at first, but the flavors complemented each other super well and the drink as a whole was tart and refreshing. The "float like a butterfly" (cachaça, batavia arrack, lime leaf syrup, lime, butterfly pea flower) had more subdued flavors-- its selling point is its pretty blue color. The alcohol was strong in this one. The foundry burger ($17) comes with fries which you can upgrade to truffle fries for an extra $2. The burger itself has truffle aioli but the truffle flavor didn't come through very strongly. There were a lot of pickles! I liked how the bun was soft and fluffy and the burger was super juicy. While there were a lot of pickles on the burger, the pickles did not add a lot of flavor. The burger itself was also underseasoned so the flavor of the meat did not shine through. Like I mentioned before, the truffle aioli barely had any flavor. I would say that the burger has an awesome texture but could use a more complex flavor profile. I wouldn't recommend upgrading the fries to truffle fries unless you are a fan of soft fries. I prefer my fries to have a crispy exterior and these fries did not have that. However, the truffle fries did pack a lot of truffle flavor and the truffle aroma filled the air around us. For $17 I was expecting a better quality burger. The place also had a bit of an indoor fruit fly problem since a few of them were buzzing around us and one landed in my drink. Sad.

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    Great food slow service. Nice lighting and booths. Would've liked it better sitting at the bar.

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    Hollandaise was great I was so pleased! Server was so kind and attentive. Super cute!

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    Some of the worst cocktails of my life. Bartenders were nice, though. Good ambiance. Would not recommend the cocktails here.

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    Cute and reliable brunch spot in David Square. Nothing more, nothing less. Good options for everyone and attentive service.

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    0.3 miNorth Cambridge
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    We've walked by Urban Heath a bunch, but only recently decided to go in for a Friday dinner, and…read morethey're definitely worth a visit! Standouts would be the littleneck clams in sweet corn broth (loved the focaccia) and the shaved brussels salad & kimchi pancake and I'd definitely get both again. The turmeric & citrus scallop crudo and grilled local monkfish were great as well and worth getting. It also looked like most tables were getting the five spice pork osso bucco, which I'll keep in mind for the future if it stays on the menu. I appreciated the cozy setting and attentive staff (who really knew what was in each dish) and it made our night feel special.

    Wow. The Chef's Counter was exquisite, what an amazing tasting journey and experience for all your…read moresenses! I knew from the moment the smoked miso maple butter hit my tongue that we were in for a treat -- and that was just the amuse bouche with a nice lil' warm biscuit bite. Cocktails were also very good and well balanced, especially the one with butter-washed mezcal, charred corn, and lime. Chef Erin and her talented crew carefully crafted sheer magic with each dish from start to finish. Each element was thoughtfully prepared, with the flavors and textures coming together beautifully in each bite. Many of their purveyors are local or they directly forage some of the ingredients themselves...and you can tell, so fresh and delicious! All the dishes were wonderful but the star for me was the duck, which was cooked perfectly with bold and sophisticated sauces. I will definitely remember this meal. Service was impeccable and the vibes were relaxed, which was very noticeable given the busy kitchen we witnessed over the course of the meal. No yelling or banging, just a smooth team of talented folks (mostly women) making gorgeous food - some plates were truly works of art. Similarly the acoustics of the small room were pretty impressive, as it never felt too loud and it was easy to talk to my partner. After living in the PNW for 10 years, I finally found a farm-to-table place in the Boston area worth going to, and Urban Hearth is it. I will definitely be back!

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