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    Spot Cafe

    4.0 (216 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Three veggie omelette with side of wheat toast and home fries
    Lillian Z.

    Ordered to go! Classic breakfast/brunch spot. Wish I could stay and eat but was in a rush. A cute spot that's warm and inviting! Ambiance Very cozy inside, cute decor and a small seating area with about 6 tables available Food Personally thought portion size was very generous, I had half an omelette still unfinished and toast. The potatoes unfortunately were not flavorful alone but pairs well with ketchup! The chai latte could be hotter in the coffee cup but tasted beautifully Service To go order was prepared very quickly, from ordering to receiving took maybe 10 minutes. A true family run local restauarant. Very kind staff/owners and courteous to customers Tip Pay in cash! As expected any small business family run shop prefers cash - or you'll get a 3% fee for credit card processing!

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    Justina B.

    This is a very cozy cafe with good food for an unbeatable price. My order: latte, French toast breakfast (home fries with choice of bacon, ham, or sausage- I chose bacon) The latte was one-of-a kind. It arrived and the layers of espresso and milk and foam looked like they were dancing. The French toast was good. Thin slices of what I'm assuming was baguette. I would have liked to see stronger seasoning in the batter or a thicker slice of bread - but no complaints here. The home fries were good, again, I would have liked to see maybe a crispier fry, with a little bit of a spicy kick. Bacon was very thin, but you got three pieces. There was also a nice small bonus of fresh fruit ( just a couple of pieces of cantaloupe, honey-dew melon, and a couple slices of a strawberry. A nice touch! All in all, with tax and tip, this was $15 per person, and you can't go wrong with this. The staff was also lovely, and there is plenty of free parking. I'd go here again!

    Broccoli cream soup
    Yuka Y.

    Spot cafe is a small, family run diner with tea pots as the central theme of the cafe. The front is adorned with a teapot collection for sale. While it's very small, they still manage to be understaffed. We didn't get our order taken till at least 15 mins later. Home fries was a miss. Maybe it was just our batch but they were dull, dry, and flavorless. While dishes like their french toast may be instagram worthy, the overall flavors of everything we ordered didn't leave a lasting impression to come again.

    Breakfast Omelet Sandwich. DOUBLE THE EGGS MEAT AND CHEESE! Taste great just a little too small.
    Grant B.

    I used to eat at the New Yorker Dinner when in Watertown visiting my uncle. I always enjoyed it as it was full of firemen and cops and had a boston feel. They've been closed due to the current state of affairs so I stumbled upon this place. Run by an Egyptian Family, the staff is amazingly friendly including the 7 year old helping out as a waiter. The omelet sandwich was the most appealing but my parents asked what the owners favorite item was. We were between breakfast and lunch so we decided to go each way. I got the omelet sandwich on a croissant and was very pleased. Tasted great but just wasn't quite big enough to fill me up for breakfast, my only knock. I assume it's a two egg omelet if I went back I'd ask them to double the eggs. I had half of my mother's chicken and rice dish and it had amazing flavor and the chicken was cooked perfectly. Now, if you were going for lunch, and knew the chicken was there GET THE CHICKEN AND RICE. If you're showing up for breakfast and in the mood the omelet sandwich is a good choice. Very friendly staff will be back.

    Erin's Waffle Breakfast, Luba's Omelet, Two Egg Breakfast
    Nhi B.

    I found my new brunch place! We arrived on a rainy Saturday morning, expecting the wait to be over an hour long (like other brunch places), but were pleasantly surprised when we were seated in just under 10 minutes. The cafe is small, with less than 12 seats in the entire area, but the restaurant exuded so much warmth and coziness. Service was so friendly. We especially loved the older lady at the counter, who was our main server. She was very sweet and attentive. My fiance and I ordered Erin's Waffle Breakfast and Two Eggs Your Style, while our friend ordered Luba's Omelet. We also got hot chocolate and a chai latte. The waffle was very delicious. I don't know what batter they used or how long they cooked it for, but the waffle was perfectly golden and crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Both the eggs and the omelet were also cooked well. The bacon was crispy, but small, and I especially enjoyed the home fries. This place is a little gem and I cannot wait to go back! There's even a small parking lot.

    Great breakfast! Omelette and parfait!
    Paul Z.

    Stopped in for breakfast the weekend after Thanksgiving and found now wait which was a pleasant surprise. Had a fruit parfait with super fresh fruit, some granola, and yogurt and it came with a side of bread ( I up-charged for a baguette/but I should have went for the sourdough). My friend had an omelette with home fries and toast. We both had iced-teas which were very good. On the pricier side at $30 for two breakfasts and iced tea but worth it!

    Really good lentil soup perfect for this cold snowy weather
    Ana D.

    First time in this town and I'm glad I found this Cozy family owned restaurant Breakfast was delicious, The Spot Cafe is tiny but that just makes it better it really makes you feel like you're home very cozy & good service, I ordered cappuccinos, lentil soup and a plate of 2 eggs, Bacon, and home fries. I really recommend it I felt like I was home.

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    Just read McSlimj B.'s review, I'd write the same thing except I don't work for the Boston Phoenix.

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    Great breakfast and service staff. Love the pancakes here! Nice set-up & i love those tea pots!

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    Food is displayed very well, but it is poor quality. If there are any fancy syrup lovers out there, bring your own syrup.

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    Try the spinach soup and you won't regret it! My favorite cafe in this area! Very nice and cozy interior design!

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    High prices, mediocre food, and lousy service. Not worth it. I'd rather have breakfast at IHOP than this place.

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    My boyfriends meal was good. But my waffle was raw in the middle...Service was okay.

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    Just had a wonderful brunch here! The home fries and bacon are to die for. The waffle was perfect - not too sweet not too buttery

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    Wonderful find. We've been looking for a good breakfast - this is definitely a tasty place and worthy of its reviews!

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