Poor S&S has become a filthy pit with cost cutting measures that make the food pretty bad!! They used to have great fish & chips now it's like fish mcnuggets - not good. I brought my brother here while he was visiting, the carpet was FILTHY!! our waitress was rude. He asked if they had hazelnut coffee and she said just..."Go to Dunkin' Donuts for that. we dont do that here" then she sat down to eat her lunch while getting up every once in a while to wait on customers...in the resto biz you do not eat AND wait on customers!! That's a big no no. They have gone so far down hill I won't eat here anymore. Too bad but hey they have just let it go ...REALLY let it go. I've lived in this neighborhood for over 20 years and have always brought family here...never again. no wonder its always empty and they have cut their hours. read more

Expensive and out dated. Visit is harried with unnecessary mistakes. the food takes forever to arrive and is less than wonderful. everything is absolutely unmemorable. its just the kind of place that doesn't serve food that is great and there is nothing to make up for it - ie, great service or view. S&S is an institution, just not one you should feel obligated to visit frequently. read more

I ordered a roast beef and boursin sandwich at S & S, never wonderful fare but usually okay, in my opinion. The roast beef looked a strange artificial pinkish red. I bit into it and it tasted nothing like roast beef nor did it have the texture of roast beef. It appeared to have been sitting in the fridge for months, kept fake fresh and rare looking with artificial coloring. The "meat" also had an opalescence that comes just before it begins to turn green. I looked for the boursin in the sandwich. There was a tiny smear of boursin on both slices of bread and no mayo. I was hungry so I pulled the meat off thinking I'd eat the tomato, lettuce and tiny smear of boursin cheese and I noticed a hair on the tomato. Disgusted, I left it all in a heap on my plate. I was sharing it with my husband who obliviously ate the other half of it, so, it was too late to complain and send it back. I hope he doesn't get food poisoning! The uninterested waitress was the other person who was, almost comically, oblivious. read more

What are you complaining about? Virginia was delightful, prompt and friendly. Chowder was delicious if not a tad cooler than expected. Quiche was fluffy with a great crust. Caesar salads we abundant with unexpected tomatoes. Cocktails, wine, and no room for dessert. They even serve breakfast all day!! Very pleasant dinner on a snowy evening in Cambridge. read more

This is just the best place ever. Put those S&S wings on one of their waffles and enjoy your life. Then chase it with a pastrami sandwich and a pickle. The best. read more

I must admit I only come here for the S&S wings. The sweet and spicy deliciousness is one of a kind! I've had a cheeseburger club here recently to try something new and it was ok. I had to send it back because I asked for it to be well done and it was pink in the middle. The cook threw the pink side down on the grill and the server brought it out. The pink was still visible when I bit into it so.... I will stick to the S&S wings. Also the fries are good and I've enjoyed their breakfast options on a few occasions in the past. If I may offer a suggestion for the environment, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE diversify your staff and for God sakes, pull up the carpeting from the dining area. There is a dirty rug stench that is not appealing to diners like myself. It is not sanitary and should be against the law for it being a health hazard. My friend who I treated to lunch here for the first time noticed the smell immediately and was hesitant to eat there but due to my praise of the wings stayed and LOVED them but said he would only do take-out in the future. read more

Ohhhhhhhhhh sad. Daniel R was our server, bless his heart. :/ Took forever to order, then to get served, then received a well done burger instead of a medium rare burger, and I couldn't even send it back to the kitchen because enough time had elapsed since the server last visited us that were done with dinner by the time he finally came back to check on us. And then I told him the burger was well done, and I got a sorry, but no offers to rectify the situation. I'm probably not coming back. .... But, well, at least the fries were decent. AND HE DIDNT REFILL OUR WATER WHAT THE read more

S & S Restaurant - sad no water - Delis Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I have always been a fan of the S&S wings for YEARS- but now I'm a vegetarian (10 months and counting) so I've found a new obsession. My mom's former boss hosted a retirement gathering for her here and it was great. The menu consisted of stuffed mushrooms (THESE WERE THE BEST I'VE EVER HAD). The stuffing was tremendous and the mushrooms were plump yet tender. We also had vegeterian and chicken kabobs- the veggie ones had a glazed sweet sauce on them that my mouth is still watering from, and rice and salad were great too. The service was extremely friendly and when I asked about the stuffed mushrooms, I was told that they are only offered on the catering menu for private parties. So I made sure I took home the leftovers so I could bring them in for lunch the next day. SO GOOD! read more

It was pretty good, i likes the portions , the sauce, rice and fries, i got the half rack if ribs, I've had better, wasn't easy to get the meat off the bone. Service was great. read more

Horrible service and food. Rude management and staff. I will never go back. I would avoid - IMO.

Came here with a large group of peeps for brunch. I got an omelette, and it was not memorable, but I enjoyed how much space S&S had, and how when I paid for my meal with my Red Sox card, they gave me a baseball card for being a true fan. The waitress was a little ornery (and not in a charming way), and seemed very harried by our entire party. It was actually fairly comical. read more

I describe the S&S as a restaurant owned by that particular grandmother that doesn't think you're eating enough. The food is comfort and the portions are large. It's just like you're at your Nana's. That is, if you were one of two hundred grandkids. As an Inman Square resident, I am well-acquainted with the quirks and foibles of the place. There are many, so I'm going to share them in the most efficient way possible - a bulleted list! -The service isn't bad, per se. You just need to know what to expect. After you're seated, a waiter is going to ask you what you want to drink. By the time they get back with your root beer, if you don't know what you want to eat, you're in trouble. "Give me one more minute" translates into "give me five more minutes". They're busy, and it shows in their methodolical sweeps of the floor, so throwing off their timing results in waits. -They serve breakfast all day, so don't be afraid to order breakfast all day. The strength of a good deli like this is their consistent and wonderful omelettes, pancakes and french toast. Sure, you can get a delicious burger or some S&S wings (they're great) at 9 p.m. But if you want some poaches eggs, get them. -If you want to eat breakfast in the morning, show up early. They don't take reservations and the wait can be over an hour if you're there with a big party. The place opens at 7 a.m. during the week and 8 a.m. during the weekend. Get there when they open the door. -They don't have "bests". You're not going to get the best grilled chicken or triple decker sandwich here. You're not going to find your favorite quiche. But what you will get is very tasty food without variance. I've never had a bad meal here, but they don't have menu items that I would only come here for. -If you live in the area, the take out is very convenient. If the place is packed and you want a meal, the kitchen is extremely responsive to take out requests. I could call them as I get off the T in Central and my food would be ready by the time I walk to Inman. It's a fun trick. If you want breakfast in Inman Square, this is your place. You won't be blown away, but you will be very full. read more

S&S Wings Are A BOSTON STAPLE‼ Excuse me, CAMBRIDGE cause it's not Boston once you cross the bridge! You can never go wrong with ANYTHING you order at S&S from breakfast to the infamous S&S wings! They also have a bakery where you pick up your take out order if your looking for treats. read more

Not totally unbiased, since I bartended here for a couple of years in the 90s. I enjoyed the food then, still do and always make it a point to return when I visit Boston. I have also introduced many grateful friends and co-workers to this venue over the years as well. Quality, value and customer service have always been components of its enduring success. While time marches on and many familiar faces have sadly passed since, coming back to the S&S is still like coming home. read more

My co-worker suggested this restaurant for lunch. I didn't know this place, but turned out to be good. I had salmon hash with plain bagel. Really good point about this place is amount: very big, which is nice for a big eater like me. The service was nice and waiting time was short. read more

This was my first time here and I was certainly not impressed. We got a server who couldn't even smile - almost felt like she was doing us a favor taking our order. The food was below average - I've had better omlettes just about anywhere else. Don't think I'll be going here again read more

Pretty solid diner food, nothing spectacular. Very homey atmosphere, friendly service, and very tantalizing smells inside (just like that Thanksgiving dinner food)! Skewered chicken was all right, though a bit too dry. Spinach quiche was solid and very filling. read more

My neighborhood lazy kid takeout spot earns three solid stars. Highlights include the pastrami and knockwurst(!) triple decker sandwich, decidedly above average cheeseburger, and the matzo ball soup. The knishes in the takeout case look pretty delish too. If you're dining in, you'll never wait for a seat since this place is huge, and the service will be pleasantly brought to you by your surrogate jewish aunt or uncle. Your glass of water will be small, though. My major gripes with this place? "Same place" taste, somewhat overpriced, and the fries don't rock my world. They're the kind of breaded, crispy-yet-soggy ones. Bonus points though, for the tasty monte cristo, the gooey boston cream pie, and the fact that a breakfast all day establishment is a mere five minute walk from my home. It's like they saw me coming. read more

Very easy ordering process - with the woman on the phone being quick & helpful! Our food was prepared well - coleslaw & pastrami was a big hit! A little greasy but think that's just the nature of the sandwich....Huge menu which is great, didn't love their pickles; thought they lacked flavor. Would go back though! read more

Service is excellent and food is ok Staff are friendly, kind, informative and fast. In 10 min our order was ready and the place was packed read more

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S&S is a notch above your run-of-the-mill breakfast place. Good place for breakfast on Saturdays - all the other restaurants in Inman tend to do Sunday brunch only. Unlike the other reviewers, I did not find the waitstaff to be rude. In fact, I found one of the waiters to be super-nice to my bf after said bf ordered a strawberry mimosa. What's up with that?! read more

S & S Restaurant - Corned beef hash - Delis Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I just had the BEST salad of my life---the Kale and Quinoa Salad is outrageous and I live in California where all we eat is Salads. California can take a lesson from the S & S Chefs. Can't wait to get it again. I am the fourth generation to eat at S & S and the food, service and atmosphere has always been exceptional! Thank you for making a visitor to fun Inman Square feel welcome. read more

Came here for brunch with my son & husband. I would say that S&S Restaurant is an upscale diner. Apparently here for MANY years and run by the same family. This restaurant is very large with multiple rooms and a full bar. There was a very large party (probably 30 people) in the room we were in and they were easily accommodated. There is also a parking lot in the back. The service was very good. The furniture is comfortable. Nicely decorated with large pictures of the neighborhood from years ago-nostalgic. Our food was standard, good but not exceptional. I had the French Eggs and added cheddar cheese. The croissant was very fresh and I enjoyed it. The home fries were very bland-I added ketchup, but they were unremarkable. My husband had an Alpine Omelette which was good. The bagel was okay. He had a side of bacon which was just okay. My son had Corned Beef Hash & Poached Eggs. This portion was very large. It came with a bagel and cream cheese. Each meal came with a side of fresh fruit which was good. The coffee was fine. We enjoyed our meals. read more

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Great sandwiches and matzah ball soup. Turkey gravy had a lot of good flavor. Pickles were great tasting. Waitress was friendly and always checking on us as we ate. read more

I have been comming to this place for years (at least 10) my mother even worked there for many years.This is the first time I have to say I was VERY DISAPPOINTED In the wings. I had someone come pick up 8 orders of wings for me yesterday which was not cheap (spent over $100 in wings for a party . How r the wing going to be BURNT to hell. All u can taste is burnt flour and old oil( time to change the oil guys.) And the sauce has gone WAY down hill it's not the same. Don't know if u got a new vendor but It was nasty. This will be the last time I order wings from here.. u can also find this review on your yelp page. The Southers read more

good place to bring a big party for brunch or lunch. decent food with friendly service and enough options for everyone to find something they like read more

Love this place!! I come here with my boyfriend to eat on regular occasion !! I'm obsessed with their tuna melt omg It's a nice small old restaurant but it's so cozy!! We come here when we want a nice cheap dinner... The desserts are phenomenal as well, I've never had the drinks but from the looks of the bar I'm guessing it's good because it's always pretty packed ... My only one complaint is the waiters... Our last time we got this one guy Luis and he just kept messing it up... He's probably the reason why I didn't give this place 5 stars... He wasn't that good at his job and we had to keep reminding him of what we wanted... This isn't our first time we had issues with our waiter from this place but this guy was just the least attentive ... Other than that this place is great! Good food , nice customers, cozy atmosphere, and great location... I cannot get enough of that tuna melt!! read more

We went to S&S because they didn't have a wait (unlike a bunch of other places in the area) at 12 on a Sunday, and had a perfectly decent brunch with staple options. We ordered some omelettes and the french toast. The omelettes were well filled, if slightly overdone, and came with a generous helping of toast/homefries as well as fresh fruit, which I thought was really awesome. The french toast also received praise from my co-brunchers, and it also came with homefries and fruit. It took a little while to run our check at the end, but we also weren't in a particular rush. I'm not sure I'd come back to Inman specifically to come here, but if you're in the area and wanting a quick bite, I'd recommend it. read more

Great for brunch. A big fan of the classic eggs/home fries/bagle breakfast and turkey club. The burgers are so-so which is a shame. HUGE menu! Always our go-to spot in Inmann Square. No frills just good food. Great for large parties. Service has always been great! **PARKING LOT : which validates your spot for FREE! A huge plus/rarity in Cambridge! read more

S & S Restaurant - Basic breakfast - Delis Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I went here for Saturday brunch. The place has very classic ambience. My server was really nice, polite and very quick. I ordered a hot chocolate with whipped cream and caprese omelette. The omelette came with onions, tomatoes and soft mozzarella cheese stuffed inside and three sides of potatoes, fresh fruits and English muffin with butter/jams. Potatoes were very bland, omelette was ok but fairly bland. Overall it was an ordinary experience for the price I paid ($19). read more

S & S Restaurant - Saturday brunch- Caprese Omelette with the side of fresh fruits, English muffin and potatoes - Delis Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I used to love going here as a student, but my last visit was awful. S&S has a great selection of brunch fare - sandwiches, eggs, pancakes, french toast, and quiche. The side fruit salad was moldy and in edible. Service was slow as well. Location is nice in Inman Sq, but parking is challenging. There are two small parking lots on Cambridge St. Otherwise, you are left to fend for yourself. read more

I got here at 10 for brunch, and I didn't even have to wait (though I think a couple minutes later, I would have had to). The menu is surprisingly diverse, with lots of egg options and other fun things, like bavarian french toast and salmon hash. The staff seems a bit rushed, but the food quality is great, and there was no pressure to leave. The deli looks very enticing too - will get something on the way out next time. I got the omelet special, which included pesto, monterey jack cheese, onions, spinach, and bacon. Amazing, and not too greasy! My mother got the whitefish, and she got a large hunk. The sides of fruit and toast/bagel are also enough to fill you for the rest of the afternoon... read more

Waiting 20 min to be seated for Easter Sunday brunch seemed reasonable. Cranky service is not. The food was edible and no one got sick. They claimed that the mimosas are made with fresh juicy and it is possible (but might not). Somewhat borderline, but at least gives you a light buzz. Recommendation --- okay if you have a big party and need booze. The place is big and has a liquor license. If you have cravings for a lot of good breakfast food with friendly service you are much better off at Ball Square Cafe. read more

I've only had their brunch here and it's been generally positive. I've tried their pancakes on a couple of occasions and they've been decent. I really liked the pumpkin pancake (good flavor and spice), which shows up as a special from time-to-time. The prices are above what a diner around here would charge, but the quality of the food is slightly higher than a plain-jane diner. It's a tad bit pricey for me but S&S isn't cost-prohibitive. I'll try their deli the next time around... read more

Maybe because I'm a left coaster with a right brain kind of way of looking at customer service or maybe just because service on the east coast just is minimal, I had a hard time with my breakfast at S&S. Amy swooped me up from the airport and we set out for breakfast. The places that she wanted to try were closed, so we stumbled upon S&S. It was open, so we went in. (I'm always down to try a sit-down deli.) There were only a few people in the restaurant, which could mean that the food is bad or maybe it was just a slow morning. (More people started coming in, as we ate.) We sat at a table next to the window. It gave me an opportunity to do some people watching. Dark wood accents and furniture. Classic setting for a deli restaurant combo. There are the typical things that one would expect on a breakfast menu. I had decided that I wanted an omelet but I wasn't sure which one to get. I asked the waitress what was the special omelet for the day. She didn't know. That surprised me. I guess I'm just used to the servers learning the specials, when they come on shift. She came back and told us it was a sausage, tomato and onion omelet. Amy and I both ordered that. Rather than get bagels, we asked for toast. I asked for iced tea (of course) and Amy asked for coffee. We both asked for water. A few minutes later, the drinks arrived. A few minutes after that, the food arrived. (My drinks were both empty, at this point.) I tucked into my breakfast. The omelet was about 10 inches long and 4 inches wide. It had a delicate folded egg style wrapped around the filling. The sausage inside was absolutely delicious. The tomatoes didn't add much. Perhaps if they had used some cilantro or basil to set off the tomatoes, it would have been nicer. The potatoes were kinda mushy and had a strange orange sheen to them. They tasted like potatoes, but didn't look like much of anything. The wheat toast was excellent. Toasted to perfection, there were some sunflower seeds baked in and some oats on the crust. It had a delicious flavor and was a good complement to the omelet. My water glass was never refilled. I had to ask for more tea, twice. I'm a big drinker (of tea and water, that is) but these glasses were mostly filled with ice, so there isn't much room for liquid. It disappoints me to no end that a server doesn't recognize a glass is empty and should be refilled. She was pleasant and did what we requested, but that was it. She didn't check on us and we were her only table for most of the time we were there! read more

I haven't been to S&S in years because I moved. I went yesterday April 7 2018. Greeted by the host who just nodded to follow him. This guy could not get out of his own way. He had the energy of a sloth. He sat us and slid menus in front of us and was gone. Next up, our waiter, who I was told was 45 minutes late for work. He was BRUTALLY RUDE. Breakfast arrived and I asked for ketchup. He abruptly walked away to next table. Asked again very loudly and received a bottle with lid still sealed. This guy should not be in service industry. Food was OK. Service was pitiful at best. Never again read more

The S&S wings are amazing. Both sweet and spicy! One of my friends told me about this place and I am wicked happy. The small cookie selection was great also! read more

S & S Restaurant - S&S wings - Delis Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Consistently good, fresh ingredients, fair prices. Take out is the way to go! Delicious sandwiches, amazingly creamy cole slaw which is my favorite go-to summer side. S&S, you are made of win. read more

I was back home from college for my spring break and I was craving some S&S wings. The wings were delicious. The side Caesar salad was okay but roll was good. Service was great. No compliments. Also s/o to S&S for using PAPER STRAWS!!! read more

S & S Restaurant - Paper Straw! - Delis Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Before I begin I want to agree with Ryan M.'s observation of likening S&S to the atmosphere of Friendly's. In S&S's defense, I have been to many great delis in CT any NYC with a similar feel. Regardless, it doesn't make for a unique or overly inviting atmosphere. My review is based only on the one sandwich I ordered, but it is a deli staple; pastrami on rye. In a word, disappointing. First, for the $10 charged, I expected it to be topped sky high, like a true Jewish Deli should. Not here. Second, The pastrami was sliced paper thin and was way too salty. The pastrami I know and love is thick cut and never by a machine, with the blackened end pieces (which are treasure troves of flavor) poking out the sides of the rye. Third, I asked for mustard. I only assumed the kitchen could handle that since you cant have pastrami on rye without mustard (bot sides of the bread, please). Instead, what I got was a bottle of mustard for me to spread myself. If you cant get mustard on your sandwich, then good luck with special orders. I may return for their breakfast, but never for their sandwiches. read more

S & S Restaurant - pastrami on rye - Delis Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts