Pronto

So I've been going to this place since it first opened my father Reggie was a bartender at the blue…read moreroom, and I believe the original owner was one of the chefs there that was working with him and we would go in there all the time and it's always been great and I've been away from the area for a long time and I've recently come back and my girlfriend was trying to plan a great dinner for me knowing my favorite thing is bread pudding This unbelievable banana bread bread pudding they have on their menu is phenomenal. I got it as an appetizer. It was so good then we got the steak tips that came with fries and a Caesar salad we also got crabcakes for dinner steak was cooked perfectly. Had a great taste fries were good. Good amount of salad. My girlfriend got the crabcakes. Also good and then we got the peach and blueberry crisp for dessert which was also phenomenal. I would definitely recommend this to anyone they had some other things on the menu that I definitely wanted to try. They had a barbecue shrimp appetizer and a swordfish dish as a special as well was really packed but we still got in and got seated right away. great ambience, even though it was loud and busy could still hear my girlfriend perfectly great place for a date night great place to go and get a meal by yourself or just get a drink at the bar all the staff was very attentive constantly refill in the water asking if we need anything offering great suggestions.

What a great place! Our family was looking for a place for dinner after moving our daughter into…read moreher new home. This neighborhood pub was in the area. It had a fun vibe, specials written on a large chalkboard and great food. We started with margaritas and a gimlet at the bar, delicious! Dinner we had the special tomato salad, wow this was amazing. It tasted like fresh summer on my plate. I had the jambalaya . My daughter had the buffalo fried chicken sandwich, she said it had a kick and was very good. I would go again if in the area.

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3 Little Figs

4.5(727 reviews)

1.5 mi

I came here on a whim and arrived to a small line but crowded cafe. They had their menus high up on…read morethe walls with traditional coffee beverages, tea, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and a yogurt menu. I was sad to not see any specialty coffee/lattes. Although, the iced coffee and cold brew were good. The breakfast sandwich was the star of the show though, the Egg & Feta sandwich was perfectly balanced with greens, feta, fluffy egg and delicious bread. I was happy to see they had a few tables outside because inside was crowded and I was there alone and didn't want to take up an entire indoor table.

A good neighborhood coffee shop with a variety of coffee and tea drinks, pastries, and sandwiches…read more The chocolate zucchini cake was excellent - super moist and rich in flavor. The pepper biscuit breakfast sandwich was good, though a little under seasoned for me. The chia pudding was also good, but a little over-sweet. Service was fast and friendly. Overall, would recommend as a solid local option for a casual breakfast or lunch.

Pastry case

Sausage breakfast sandwich

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Matcha Latte, Chai Latte, Lil Figgy Sandwich, Market Sandwich

Rosebud Bar & Kitchen

3.9(800 reviews)

1.5 mi•Davis Square

I was impressed with this place once I overcame my surprise this is not a stand alone diner car…read more I ordered the bacon cheeseburger since it is a signature dish. It was tasty, greasy (in a good way), and the spiced fries were a nice change up. My wife and I ordered a bottle of wine which was priced quite reasonably. This place has a stealthy good selection of craft beers on tap. Look forward to returning here again.

Walked in on day after thanksgiving for brunch, and this place was relatively quiet. We got an…read moreamazing booth seating, but really wanted their fancy bus seating which gives a classic diner feel to the restaurant. TL;DR - if you are from Bombay, are craving that specific Bombay Chinese food taste, and Vada Pav - look no further - this is the place. Most of their staff are fellow Mumbaikars - shout out to Shiv, Dhvani, and Ronak! Shiv, our server was friendly and our hungry table got straight to ordering which included a flavor packed and well priced Lychee Martini ($10), Masala Chai Hot Toddy ($12), and Spicy 'Lil Rita ($12) - being the best one! Food included some well name dishes like Kashmiri Deviled Eggs ($12), Vada Pav ($12), Rasam Risotto ($15), Butter Chicken Pot Pie ($20), Chicken Steak with Makhani Sauce ($18), Street Fried Noodles ($16), and Penne Pasta with Chicken for the kiddos. Food just hits the right spots and is very flavorful, extremely well seasoned, and perfectly spiced. Interiors and their bar is very inviting. Noise levels during our stay were on the lower end. Service was excellent. What was refreshing was they didn't charge us any automatic gratuity even for our large group - but absolutely deserved a generous one! Highly highly recommend if flavorful food is your thing!

Fried green tomatoes and cheese grits!

Nice pie list!!!

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Daddy Jones

4.1(233 reviews)

2.0 mi

I came here tonight for the first time. The vibe was cool with changing lights and decorations on…read morethe walls. The TVs were loud so it was hard to have a conversation. I had the cheeseburger which was okay but kind of dry. The fries with it were excellent though! The waitress we had was nice. The service was slow though. I know it seemed like a busy night. Overall, it was an average experience.

Cute brunch spot! Their menu is various Greek option and the portion is very fulfilling…read more The servers are nice and they have small event throughout the week. I love the food here, not so much the drink selection

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Alden & Harlow

4.0(1.6k reviews)

0.1 mi•Harvard Square

•$$$

2026 Boston. Brunch review…read more MILK BREAD MONTE CRISTO -- 18 Pulled Pork, Comte Cheese, Miso-Maple Dijonaise, Roasted Strawberry Jam (Highlight - Best) SECRET BURGER* -- 19 Our 8 oz. House Creekstone Grind, Your Faith, House Made Roll GRILLED SWEET CORN BISCUIT WITH HONEY BUTTER - 9 Morning Fog - 16 orange mezcal, pistachio coconut cream, pasubio cold brew Overall, "I'm a fan."

Decent small-plates/sharing kind of place. I think the food is hit-or-miss but the decor is nice. I…read moreenjoyed the steak tartare and was really wowed by the desserts: smoked chocolate bread pudding (super smoky!) and creamy rice pudding brulee. I'd avoid the super popular basil pasta, because it's been overcooked both times I've had it. Service was kinda weird (inattentive, brusque) to us, but it was a busy night.

Farm Egg Shakshouka

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Awesome Avocado Toast.

The Abbey

3.8(347 reviews)

0.9 mi•Porter Square

This is a solid place and a good choice for a group. I came with a large group (14 or so folks) and…read morethe menu offered good variety to satisfy varied tastes and needs. I personally ordered the sweet potato gnocchi. It was a generous portion and I left satisfied. Folks around me ordered drinks and mocktails, and everyone seemed to enjoy the them. Our water glasses were kept filled which I really appreciated. The service could have been more attentive. When we asked about the check and if it would be possible to split it up, the response we got made it clear that it would be a major pain to do that, so we just handled it ourselves via Venmo etc. I'd give it 3.5 if that were an option.

Stopped in on a weeknight around 7 pm with no reservation and were able to get seated downstairs in…read morethe basement/bar section which was really nice. The ambiance was dark with wall lights which made the vibe comfortable. My friend and I ordered a couple drinks (sangria & espresso Martini) and the drinks were amazing and the service was super friendly and quick. We ordered the poutine, mussels, and a salmon dish and the food was amazing and we ended up staying until 11:30 pm. The Abbey is open until 2 AM so there were still a lot of people inside when we left. Would definitely come back and bring others here.

Downstairs seating area

Bison bolognese

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Cool artwork in the upstairs seating area

Ball Square Cafe

4.3(1.3k reviews)

2.0 mi

Ball Square Cafe catered my son's grad party this past Friday night. Mike the owner/operator was…read moregreat to work with, friendly and knowledgeable. He made suggestions and calculated the proper amount of food with great pricing. He was professional, and delivered the food timely even though he had a difficult commute through the city. I ordered chicken parm, tremendous!! Good size cutlets and prepared perfectly! Chicken, ziti, broc was creamy and very tasty! Sausage, peppers and onions, a hit Meatballs were like Mom's. Took me back to her kitchen!! They were large and tender, really good. Thank you Mike for your service and great food. Third time we used you and every time was a great experience.

Good: glorious morning breakfast sandwich (no cheese), traditional two egg breakfast and strawberry…read moreshortcake waffle (deconstructed). I liked my breakfast sandwich but the potatoes were very oily and soggy. Service: helpful but place was busy. Ambiance: large space with lots of tables. Parking: difficult street parking.

Reuben Sandwich

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Five Horses Tavern

3.7(923 reviews)

1.6 mi•Davis Square

We were part of a large group (12 diners) for a pre-wedding dinner/party…read more Except for the couple getting married, I believe the rest of our party were the only out-of-towners dining that evening. This is a pub-type atmosphere with a full-service, large bar serving cocktail specials and a gazillion draft beer options. There is a street-side patio if you wish to watch the people and cars at Davis Square. Five Horses serves American comfort food, and they do a pretty good job serving up their offerings. I ordered the steak tips, and they were OK. They were served Med/rare, as ordered, but they did need a bit more seasoning. Plus one ordered a steak salad, and it was OK. They were pretty frugal with the protein, and it came with an abundance of tomatoes. Another guest split a cobb salad it arrived without some ingredients, like bacon. Other diners stated that their dinners were excellent, so 4 stars seems about right. Even though they were very busy, our table was well taken care of throughout the evening. If I lived here, this would be in my rotation for a brew or two, catch a game, and enjoy a burger.

I try not to post negative reviews but I do not recommend the flank steak. I saw it (flank steak,…read morechimmichurri sauce, mashed potatoes, and broccoli) at $29 and said I haven't ordered a steak in while, let's treat myself. Boy was I disappointed, it was literally four tiny slices of beef, about a ladle and a half of mashed potatoes (flavor was great but the texture was dry and it was hard to swallow), and the broccoli was broccoli. The steak was cooked to my liking (rare) but it was room temp and I would describe that serving size as maybe the equivalent of a medallion. Everything else our table ordered (pizza, shepherd's pie, and a burger) looked great but the flank steak is not it y'all. However the service was top notch and will definitely go back, just won't order the flank steak next time!

Eye catching tap handle display

Biscuits and gravy with mimosa flight.

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Menu with my dirty martini and husband's Negroni

Forge Baking Company

3.9(275 reviews)

1.0 mi

A great espresso, a delicious pastry, and a welcoming staff that made it an overall great…read moreexperience. Didn't get to try it, but the bread looked tasty.

Forge has the BEST breakfast sandwiches and the vibes here are great. I order The Dane ( Egg,…read moreCheddar, Muhammara, feta & Spinach ) which was more savory and The Teele (Maple Butter, Chicken Sausage, Egg & Cheddar) which was more on the sweet side. I also got an iced vanilla latte which was delicious! They have a great retail area which I actually got my mom a CHEMEX pour over coffee maker for Christmas, shop local!!

Ham And Cheese Croissant

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Pastry area

Juliet

4.1(433 reviews)

1.4 mi

Really spectacular place for a SAVORY brunch. Hard to find done well. Omelettes for 16-20$ seem…read moresteep but they are excellent. I had chive creme fraiche added to mine and it was incredible. Even the drinks. They have their own mix ins and the saffron syrup is 10/10. Fresh orange juice, cardamom tea, the whole nine yards. Staff was also excellent. I will definitely definitely be back.

Juliet never fails to impress…read more I went for brunch and found the menu very balanced with a great array of options. The pair that with a strong selection of teas and mocktails. Service was quick and the space is nicely laid out, recommend trying to sit in the front and enjoy the large windows.

Classy back area of the restaurant and bar / Jan 2026

French onion soup

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