Little hole in the wall sub shop with friendly staff and much more than just subs!…read more The onion rings were amazing! After reading some reviews, I decided to pay for extra cheese because I saw that their cheesesteaks may not be up to par on my preferred cheese level. I'm so glad I did! I don't think the cheesesteak without the extra cheese would've been as good. DEFINITELY A LOT OF MEAT AND DEFINITELY GREAT FOR THE PRICE!

This is the large steak special from carls. The best steak sub in entire Boston by far. Just…read moreamazing! Carl's Steak Special Steak, Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms, Sausage, Provolone & American Cheese Service was quick and friendly. Ambiance is your hole in the wall sub shop but don't let it fool you, it's been there for decades and the food never disappoints!

Oh wow. A real gem. These people are serious! Sandwich perfection. Classic sausage and pepper…read morewith a great sauce and roll. Ditto their italian. PLUS they are super efficient! Takes about 60 seconds for them to make their delicious sandwiches! The extra minute it takes to drive to this neighbor shop is well worth it.

I finally got around to checking out Fulciniti's Market in Waltham. Two subs were ordered; an…read moreItalian on braided roll and meatball parm sub on a braided roll. For the Italian I ordered without onion, but with hots. Watching the making of the sub I had to remind them no onions as the onions were being placed on my sandwich. Then as they were closing it up, had to remind them of the hots. I will add that I was the obit customer in the market, so we can't blame it on the overwhelming lunch crowd. Both sandwiches were delicious with soft bread another positive. I also picked up drinks, chips, and some Italian Pizzelle cookies which were not as good as my grandmother and mother used to make, but did satisfy the craving of home.

My mother-in-law rarely makes the trip down to "The Avenue" (Massachusetts Avenue) anymore because…read moreshe misses so many of the businesses that have left. When she does trek down, it's for the delectable, overflowing with meat, pastrami sub from D'agostino's. There's so much pastrami that she takes out half of it and saves it for a second serving. My husband says that the pastrami is very lean and that's what makes it so good. Meanwhile, I'm the vegetarian who loves that they offer a cheese sub! They're also heavy-handed with the cheese portions! Along with having a small grocery market, they offer New England-made desserts, ice creams (Barts and Shain's of Maine), salty snacks (Wrap City chips), and ready to heat and eat entrees. D'Agostino's is handicapped accessible and has a small private parking lot with free parking. There's also on-street parking.

Total mess. Picking up an order that was ordered in advance, people coming in off the street got…read moretheir food first. Very disorganized. Workers literally ignore you.

Stopped by for lunch. Happened to have winter fest going on. The food was great, not overly salty…read moreand seasoned as most places make them these days. A bit too oily though. Beer selection is decent, good for someone who wants to have more variety in small volumes. If there is more entertainment and food options I'd be happy to spend a whole day there.

Craft Food Halls in Waltham was interesting. The theme is self-service, whether that means ordering…read moreyour food via QR code at your table, or pouring your own beer with their unique card-based wall of taps. It's a fun, modern take on a restaurant environment, but I still found it just okay. The beers on tap weren't the most interesting; good representation of different styles but not a lot of diversity in breweries. The layout also feels a bit weird, with tables and group activities (ping pong, etc) making for awkward paths and not a lot of intermingling. Finally, I didn't try any food on my visit, but it was funny to see the interior get pretty smoky at times; maybe a new ventilation system is overdue.

It's a Waltham favorite and my friends and I go to in the summer. I still think it's a little…read moreoverpriced but you're supporting a local business!

I genuinely don't understand the hype around Pizzi Farm Ice Cream. So many locals rave about it,…read moreand based on the overall ratings, I went in expecting something special, but it was a huge disappointment. For a place that prices their ice cream like it's small-batch, gourmet quality, the product just doesn't deliver. The texture, flavor, and overall taste were extremely underwhelming and honestly no better than what you would get at a typical chain ice cream shop. Nothing stood out, nothing felt premium, and nothing justified the cost. Speaking of price, nearly $9 for three tiny scoops feels excessive, especially given the quality. It felt like a complete waste of both money and calories. I would much rather grab a pint of Ben & Jerry's for less than half the price and enjoy it ten times more. Maybe this place was great at some point in the past, but based on my experience, it doesn't live up to its reputation anymore. Definitely not worth going out of your way for.

the "incredible "bagel sandwich was absolutely the most disgusting breakfast sandwich I've ever…read morehad. The menu says fresh, healthy, etc. etc. the only thing fresh about that bagel was the avocado and maybe the egg. Pretty sure it was Oscar Meyer "bacon" or some other form of microwavable bacon (which isn't really bacon ). Which is totally unacceptable in this day and age. And the sweet sauce they put on it was horrendous. My stomach hurt the entire day. If you're not going to use quality bagels and quality bacon, you should not be charging almost $13 a sandwich. your menu should also list the ingredients line by line. I asked the cashier what was on this and he did not mention a disgusting sweet sauce. It's no wonder there's a line out the door for the café down the street and two people inside this café. Although I did not get anything else, but that sandwich, I will not be returning based on that alone. You should be ashamed for even serving that.

I love meeting up with folks here especially if you don't want the heaviness of a full meal! The…read morewhole ambiance with classical music and their menu of beverages, sweets and sandwiches. Everything I've tried here has been tasty. They have limited seating so I've seen it completely full if someone brings a larger group through the doorway. They have a bathroom that is keypad locked so if you've made a purchase just ask them for the #. The Hokkaido Toast sandwich was light and airy. The signature cream does make it on the sweeter side. It paired so well with the rose matcha latte which I've ordered twice now. The pastries and cakes look so tempting too in the display panels. I don't typically drink coffee but if I ever get there early enough I'll try the Crème Brûlée, Vienna Pistachio, or their signature latte. As a tea lover they also have some additional retail items for you to browse for tea steeping and gift sets. The only downside and maybe that's what makes it not as crazy busy on weekends as Tatte is that I want even more options. You can also order whole cakes too if one slice isn't enough. When it gets warmer I will try some of their smoothies and chilled drinks over ice!

Fun place to get a snack and drink, or light lunch. The vegetable bun was nicely fried on both…read moresides, with nice insides. The taro cream puff was tasty as well, though perhaps too small for the price. Check it out!

This morning I stopped in to Fika for the first time. They have been open for 5 years but…read morerebranded about two years ago according to Jesse, one of the owners. I was on the hunt for a delicious hot latté with whole milk. I twisted my own arm and ordered a delicious looking lemon and ginger scone to accompany the latté. The ambiance is inviting, welcoming you to relax and breathe restfully. It exudes notes of namésta : ) I opened my book and enjoyed my latté and the warm scone (Time to breath out a nice long ooohhmmm). The latté was ecerything I could hope for, but wait there's more. They serce the latté frothy just like a traditional Itlian serving. I like it creamy with a heart - I'm sensative Jesse said, next time it will be ceeamy All I had to do was put on my big boy pants and ask for it that way : ) I can't wait for my next visit. Secret tip, Jesse suggested, try the beef bun, next time.

** Updating previous review with more tapas rankings **…read more Yuca Frita (9.5/10): These are so freaking delicious, wow. The cilantro aioli was an amazing dipping sauce. They really are fried to perfection. Frituras de Maiz: (10/10): Wow, these fritters are also amazing. They come with such a rich sauce. The fritters are exploding with flavor. Cazuela de Coliflor Asada (9/10): Insanely good dish. The cauliflower has perfect texture, complemented by the pistachios. The sauce is SO good. The cauliflower soaks it up so well. Chicharrones (9/10): Melt in your mouth pork belly. The pork skin crust was perfect. The sauces really make most of the dishes here. This dish is no different - I loved the sauce. Ropa Vieja (9/10): Perfectly slow cooked meat. One thing that really stood out to me was actually the white rice. The rice was VERY high quality, and I appreciated it so much. It's rare to come by rice this good. It had the perfect texture, chew, and fragrance. Ropa Vieja de Hongos (9/10): Pretty much the same as Ropa Vieja above. The mushrooms are delicious, and the dish is just as good whether your order the mushroom or steak version. Empanada del Carne (9/10): Oh man, the crusts are so good. This is pretty on par with the ones I just had in Puerto Rico. Chuletas de Cordero (8/10): The seasoning is heavenly. I was licking the lamb chops clean. Croquetas (8/10): Very solid croquetas. Wouldn't say it's a must-order, but you can't go wrong with them. Costillas a la Guayaba (6/10): The first time I had this it was really nicely marinated, and the rib meat is so tender that it almost falls off the bone. The second time, the meat was dry. Maduros con Tocino (6.5/10): This dish was pretty good, but got overshadowed by the other ones. Pulpo (6.5/10): Octopus was tender and savory. The potatoes were too salty. Camarones a la Plancha (6.5/10): Solid dish, but I enjoyed some other ones even more. Ensalada de Aguacate y Pina (6/10): The salad was a bit too sour, and that sourness overpowered the dish. It was a great blend of ingredients, though. *** and one dessert *** Churros con Chocolate (8.5/10): Big crunchy fluffy churros!! The chocolate sauce is amazing (not really spicy at all). You have to get this for dessert!!

Had a great dinner. 4 stars instead of 5 only because the service was a bit slow. They had plenty…read moreof runners but not enough folks taking orders. The sliders, which were not on the menu, were fantastic. The beef empanadas were good. The beet salad was excellent. The mushroom balls were good. Tres leches very good. I'd recommend. Nice place inside. Parking close by.