Pure Cold Press was so good! Everything was super fresh and felt good eating the food. I'm not…read moreplant based but I felt like the menu had so much variety that there were multiple items that sounded great. The store in general is so cute and the owner was really helpful in picking out menu items. I love that they're right in Coolidge corner because it's so convenient!

I've only been here twice and both times it was unsatisfactory. The second time was not just…read moreunsatisfactory but actually very bad. The first time, I submitted my order on the kiosk. While I was waiting for my food, one of the cooks (Latino gentleman I think, didn't get his name) called me over from across the room and asked me if I wanted greens in my bowl. I couldn't understand if he meant in addition to the quinoa that I ordered or instead of the quinoa so I just said ok. I was surprised later to find that my bowl did not have the quinoa that I ordered. Why would he ask if I want greens instead of just reading my order? I called to report the issue and dismissed it as a miscommunication. The second time, I submitted my order online. It was about a $45 order (two bowls). While waiting for my food, I asked one of the girls (Latino girl, kind of big with curly hair I think) if my order was ready. She said no and asked me if I wanted chicken in my bowl. I said that all of the information was already in the order that I submitted online and paid for. By the time I got home, I noticed the protein in one of the bowls was missing: teriyaki seitan. I went all the way back to the restaurant and asked to speak with the manager. She seemed to already know that the food was missing and asked, "chicken"? And she said that I could not speak to the manager. She offered me a free dessert but I declined. Again, I asked her to read my order instead of confirming with me what I wanted in my order. She said ok and handed me a container of food. On my way to the car, I checked the container and it was buffalo chicken, not seitan. I told her that it was seitan missing, not chicken, and she apologized. She handed me the seitan and I went home. When I got home to eat my bowl, I noticed not only was the seitan missing but the chicken was missing. So both bowls were missing protein. Fortunately, I still had the chicken she incorrectly handed me the first time. To recap, I paid $45 for two bowls. Both were missing the proteins (the most expensive and substantial part of the meal). I went back and she failed to fix my order and refused to put me in contact with the manager. Overall, there seems to be a major communication gap and maybe an English comprehension gap in the staff where they are unable to understand what's being ordered, causing major inconvenience and incorrectly making what is priced as a premium meal.

I got the lemon curd french toast which came with carmelized fruit and it was very good! The…read morecashier was very nice. Important to note that the menu is somewhat seasonal so they did not have the cinnamon custard French toast I had read about in the past

Cute place, limited outdoor, indoor seating…read more Decent, healthy selections, but they go heavy on the oil here. Coffee is outstanding. No-frills.

A great addition to Chestnut Hill that's perfect for lunch, a casual dinner, or takeout. The salad…read moreselection is impressive, with a wide variety of fresh ingredients that make building your own bowl easy and fun. They have an amazing selection of dressing, and I'd recommend the cilantro lime vinegarette. Issa's hint-of-lime pita chips were a standout, and Andy's chocolate chunk cookie was absolutely incredible; I definitely should have ordered more than one. The space is bright, clean, and welcoming, and the service is quick and friendly. It's so nice to have an affordable, healthy option in the neighborhood. Update the following day I had such a great meal that I decided to go back and took my 87 year old Mom with me and she was blown away! We loved the salad we built, and of course we had to have more Hint of lime chips and another Andy's chocolate chunk cookie. It's coming our favorite spot. Highly recommend!!

Amazing service, good clean food. We ordered the Hot Honey Harvest and Peruvian chicken…read more Everything tastes fresh and delicious. Would come again!!

It's an experience coming here! Theres a Grill! And on it…read morethe owner masterfully makes eggs, pancakes, bacon, potatoes and steak and cheese subs etc I had two over eggs, an excellent grilled corn muffin, and delicious bacon! And Vietnamese (?)strong coffee. People are very friendly there, so it's apparently ok chat with someone next to you! I made a parking spot in front.

This was such an adorable little diner with super friendly and attentive staff! I came here with a…read morefriend on a cold Saturday morning and we were seated immediately. I get the sense this place doesn't get as busy since it's a bit out of the city? We both got breakfast combos, where you can choose between French toast and pancakes, select your choice of meat, decide the preparation of your eggs, and pick between hash browns/home fries and toast. The pancakes came shaped like Mickey Mouse, which was too cute! I also subbed out chocolate chip pancakes for the regular pancakes, which was great. I would definitely come back here! It's a small, local place that is very welcoming and is serving classic breakfast plates.

" Fresh and tasty "…read more The shakes here are so good and apparently healthy . The staff is so friendly. I definitely recommend this place . The vibe is welcoming. Parking is all around and it's mostly metered .

Mold in the "tuna sandwich". They even cut it in half, so they didn't bother inspecting the food…read morebefore serving it.

Just Salad is my go-to for a healthy, delicious meal. If you're looking for food that is genuinely…read morefresh and packed with flavor, this is your place. The food quality here is fantastic. The salad is always crisp & fresh, and the meat has always been moist. I love that you can customize everything to your liking, from building your own bowl to choosing a light or heavy pour on the dressing. They have a great selection of toppings, dressings, and proteins, including plenty of plant-based and dairy-free options, making it perfect for anyone with dietary needs. The portion sizes are solid and the prices are pretty reasonable for the high quality you receive. While service can sometimes be a bit slow, it is only because it gets super busy during the 2-hours around lunch. Easily solved by ordering ahead. The staff is always friendly, welcoming, and happy to help. The restaurant itself is bright, open, and clean, and there's an outdoor patio when the weather permits. I've had many of their salads, wraps, drinks, and snacks.. Haven't yet had anything I don't like!

Hands down the worst location! Order is NEVER ready on time when ordering via app/online. It is on…read moreaverage 15-20 behind "ready at" time. There's always a ton of staff, yet somehow only 2 maybe 3 are actually making orders? Ordered extra chicken, which costs $3.69, 100% not worth it. Save yourself the headache and try out other nearby businesses.

I bike past Cafe Mirror almost every day after work, and for the longest time I never stopped…read morebecause it always looked so unassuming that I couldn't even tell whether it was open. (Narrator: the Cafe is not open at 7pm.) I only recently learned it's owned by the same people behind Twin Donuts (requiescat in pace) and Brighton Cafe, and as someone who loves supporting local mom-and-pop spots, that made me even more curious to check it out. What finally drew me in was the sign advertising Thai tea and Vietnamese iced coffee. If I'm Popeye, Vietnamese iced coffee is my can of spinach. (Narrator: she is not Popeye.) Viet iced coffee is my jet fuel for the bike rides. I stepped in and asked if they took credit card, which they did! I never carry cash, so when the Google AI overview told me they were cash only, I was bummed. Anyway, trust but verify. The AI Overview can't be taken at face value, Today was an unbearably hot day (100F!), and I ordered a veggie omelet and an iced coffee. The staff immediately brought me ice water and even suggested I move closer to the window where it was cooler, which I really appreciated: it was a small gesture, but one that made me feel genuinely welcome. They were attentive throughout the meal too, even asking whether I wanted hot sauce and then checking if Cholula was okay instead of just dropping off whatever they had. The food was exactly what I was hoping for: a solid, satisfying diner breakfast. The veggie omelet was tasty, the home fries were good (maybe could be crispier on the outside, but they were gonna be murdered in Cholula anyway, so does it even matter?), and the toast was great even without butter. The iced coffee wasn't the most memorable coffee I've ever had, but it absolutely hit the spot during the heat wave. One thing that surprised me was how spacious it is inside. From the outside, I never would have guessed there was so much seating, and it had a quiet, relaxed atmosphere that made it easy to linger for a while. I also noticed several people coming in specifically for the Thai tea and Vietnamese iced coffee, so I'm clearly not the only fan. I'll definitely be back, especially when I need some more jet fuel. Cafe Mirror may not shout for your attention from the street, but it's a welcoming neighborhood cafe with kind people, good food, and exactly the kind of low-key charm that makes me want to support local businesses.

Hole in the wall breakfast/lunch spot in Brighton center. A reliable go to for my mom and I! The…read morechicken Caesar wrap is really good if you're leaning towards the lunch route. My mom enjoyed her combo meal. Pancakes are perfectly fluffy here. Prices are so cheap. My meal was only 11$ but it was on the expensive side compared to the other menu items. Some of the breakfast sandwiches were 5-6$. Our server was very friendly. Food came out fast. They also have donuts and muffins at the counter. Haven't tried the coffee here but want to in the future. Seems like the type of spot where you could eat in or grab a donut and coffee on your way to work. Would recommend.

This is the perfect lunch spot. Great fresh sandwiches and salads, cozy outdoor patio and friendly…read morepeople. Loved the Greek salads and the ice cream flavors. They've even got soft serve, which isn't so easy to find!

I found this place from the Newton Ice cream trail and decided to try it out. I came on a Friday…read moreafternoon to grab ice cream with a friend. There's lots of flavors to choose from as well as sandwiches as part of the cafe. I went for a large (3 scoops) and got strawberry, cookie monster, and cotton candy. The ice cream definitely isn't the best quality, but by far not the worst ice cream I've had. The flavors were mild and slightly creamy. My friend said her ice cream tasted like it had some freezer burn, so if it's a flavor they don't sell often it might be sitting in the freezer for a while. The area around the cafe is great with outdoor seating, a piano, and all the greenery. The service was quick as we were the only ones there ordering. Overall, glad I was able to try out a new ice cream spot.