God, I love this place. The food is some of the best I've had - their dinner offerings are right up there with my meal at the French Laundry. I recommend Urban Hearth to anyone who will listen. Don't hesitate, just go. read more

just went here for lunch and got the nosh. SO GOOD. Food was amazing and great beer list as well :)

Food is ok but overpriced for the amount provided. Space is nicely decorated but small.

I've never tried the supper club, but I have been to the cafe a number of times now for both takeout and sit-down meals, and I have yet to try something that isn't delicious! Everything is super fresh and flavorful. The menu rotates, so there's always something new and exciting to try (which is also sad, because some of my favorite things I've tried were only temporary). The staff are all really friendly - I was having brunch once with a friend and they brought over chocolate olive oil cake samples for us to try :) I'm really glad this is in the neighborhood - it's my favorite new place by far! read more

This little restaurant is an absolute gem! We came in for dinner not expecting to indulge but it was well worth the money. The atmosphere is great and the hosts were very inviting!! The food was absolutely delicious - we have paid more in the past and experienced half the quality. The flavours were intense and exciting, we went with the three-course menu for $70. Worth every penny. Definitely give this little restaurant a chance and you'll be surprised! read more

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Like with any farm-to-table restaurant, prices are quite high. Unfortunately I was disappointed with a sea bass, part of the prix fixe menu -- the tiny piece of fish wasn't fully cooked through, felt chewy and not tasty at all, which made me leave half of it untouched. read more

I love this new neighborhood cafe. The atmosphere is inviting and the food is always fresh and plant-based. It's especially pleasant to visit in nice weather, because since the space is so small it gets very cold in the winter whenever someone opens the door (but the breeze is nice in warm weather!) I also noticed that the Shakshuka was delicious when they first opened, and has become a little bit dry with hard yolks and the occasional eggshell over the last couple of months. They also have a small area for children in the corner which is nice. Overall, it's a cute space with innovative dishes and I would recommend to most anyone! read more

Coming here was like finding a treasure. Warm, cozy ambience, spectacularly delicious food and coffee, and the feeling of walking into the efforts of a local small business owning family that is a pleasure to be around. read more

Went for brunch. Pleasant place and friendly staff. The French toast and the Shakshuka were both tasty- good sized helpings. A good neighborhood place if one is in the area. read more

Wow, wow and more wow. Refined and wonderful. Wish there were more restaurants in the Boston area like this with tasting menus which cater to both vegetarians and meat eaters. My husband and I are vegetarians, the couple we went with are not. We were all extremely happy with the impeccable dishes which were elegant and sophisticated. Keep up the great work, we'll certainly be back! read more

I took my daughters here on a Sunday morning to check it out a get a coffee. The place is beautiful with nice sunlight and a calm comfortable vibe. The menu had six or seven delicious looking plates ($6 to $10) including a wide variety of dishes like porridge, Arepa, and Thai Noodle. My girls had some baked goods and played/read in the sunlit bay window while I had a Shakshuka ($9) that I hadn't intended to get. Definitely going back on another slow weekend morning! read more

Truly exceptional evening. Great food, great service live the ambiance. This is my new favorite place.

Divine, delicious, and very reasonably priced. Also kid friendly! We eat here once a week and everything has been absolutely to die for! Can't wait til they open for dinner!!! read more

Great neighborhood place (at least during the day - I haven't been for one of their dinners yet) - friendly staff, great food, good coffee - lovely place to hang out for a while and/or get lunch. read more

Our new favorite restaurant! Well thought out dishes, creative, perfectly cooked and presented. I'm a vegetarian, my husband a pescatarian, and there were multiple dinner options for both of us. We went with the 5 course tasting menu and it was a true display of fine cuisine. We made future reservations before we even left the restaurant! read more

Skip the lines at Sofra or wherever you brunch and run to the Urban Hearth. We ordered the Shashuka with greens and a Frittata with roasted roots while sitting at the bar ogling other people's orders. The staff are friendly and the chef, Moses, is an artist in full creative mode. read more

We came here for the second time for dinner and come as often as possible for coffee and breakfast pleasures. I am glad to see that so many others are enjoying this lovely nook of a restaurant. The place is small--but cozy rather than claustrophobic. I attribute this fact to the owner and staff--all of whom seem to delight in cultivating nirvana in miniature-- with the smallest of tweaks of flavor, each element is set to balance the other. For the restorative quality the place, food, and people have on my soul, I think of it as Urban HealTH. read more

Urban Hearth is a hidden gem. We came here because it popped up as a place with outdoor seating that would welcome our pup (coming from Denahy Park, that's a plus on location). We sat down and were greeted by a welcoming server and a pre fixe menu. Because it was getting cool and we had the dog we didn't want to do a long drawn out meal so we back pedaled a bit and the waitress/owner (awesome down to earth incredibly talented Erin) said no problem whatever we want she's good with. Well because the hosts were welcoming, the ambiance was a perfect blend of social and intimate and the food...well the food was what motivated me to pick up my phone and write my first review. We ordered the burrata and squash, which was in the top 2 (1st or 2nd is TBD, second being imported from Italy served out of Brooklyn off the boat). We are cheese fans and also ordered the cheese plate, it featured a nice array of local cheeses, and a big portion. This would be great for 4+. Next we split the halibut. Beyond perfection in how it was prepared. No extras, just great fish meets pan fry, no toppings, not oily, etc. Come and enjoy the people, food and home feel this gem offers. We will be back often and can't wait to see the winter offering! read more

We had a lovely meal at Urban Hearth on Saturday. Our group of four ordered for maximum variety, and everything was thoughtfully prepared, beautifully plated, and well balanced in flavor. We had a few food allergies, and the kitchen was kind and gracious about it. The space is small and intimate - you are shouting distance from the chef. For us, that added to the appeal. I expect it to become increasingly difficult to get reservations as more people find out about the "supper club," so get one while you still can. read more

Urban Hearth is a delightful tucked away spot to grab breakfast, lunch, or a treat, right off Porter Square. I cannot speak to their fancy suppers, but I have only ever had top quality lunches there. My favorite is the chilaquiles: tortillas covered in sauce and salsa and baked with an egg on top. I love to sit to the side of the counter and look back into the kitchen - they have a beautiful old iron stove and you can watch the cooks at work. The space is bright and airy with lots of natural light and plants for decoration. In nicer weather they will put tables outside so you can sit and enjoy the sunshine while you snack! read more

We went there twice to see if we had just come on an off day. The tartine is difficult to cut with a butter knife (fingers are fine). There weren't any salt or pepper shakers. I can't imagine that in 6 months no one else has requested them. The ambiance is hip and I'm glad to have a new eatery in the neighborhood. I hope our next experience is better. read more

Excited to discover this place last night - it was a fantastic evening! Delicious five course meal, great drinks and service - and they won us over with an amazing free cocktail and something like three unexpected amuse-bouche plates thrown in for good measure. The pan-seared skate with mushrooms & asparagus was particularly memorable but everything was great. This crew knows how to make good use of all kinds of mushrooms and cousins of the onion! Expensive but intimate and well worth it. read more

Couldn't reccomend this restaurant more ! We went for an anniversary dinner and were blown away by the atmosphere, hospitality and the food. I'm honestly not sure which was better - the staff or the food. Either way you'll walk away happy, smiling and full !! read more

I don't share everyone's glowing reviews. I went to great pains for the biscuit sandwich. the server told me it came with greens when I asked for spinach. I asked for scrambled, got fried,. asked for strawberry jam, got the bacon. didn't see this until went to eat before leaving for work a few hours later. for almost 13.00, this should have been more than an upscale mcmuffin. won't go again. slow service. I gave extra tip too, on card and in jar. sent email a few minutes ago. wont be back.less than a star. read more

Fantastic spot for lunch. Cozy, comfortable (if small) dining room, with a friendly and courteous staff. The menu is eclectic, with a general theme of home style comfort food (on the healthier side). Everything we ordered was lights-out awesome - broccoli cheddar soup with excellent bread on the side, a fattoush salad packed with all kinds of delicious roasted veggies, and a stick-to-your-ribs veggie gumbo. A very solid lunch for two at a very reasonable price - we will certainly be back soon. read more

I'm writing this review well after we had an amazing dinner at Urban Hearth. So this is going to be light on specifics, but still glowing in praise. We're a couple who eats out often, and tries to hit all the recommended spots. Urban Hearth is really an undiscovered gem. We had an amazing dinner here. So amazing that I texted my brother (also a foodie) in the middle of the meal to tell him to plan a night here. Apparently I was gushing so much that he asked if I was being compensated by the restaurant. I wasn't. I love small places that do things well and Urban Hearth is definitely that. Get here before more folks figure it out. read more

For the price of this restaurant you'd expect more. Although the wait staff was really nice that is all that is good that I have to say. Service was EXTREMELY slow, we spend over two and a half hours there for dinner with the three course meal, thank god we didn't go for the five. Besides the extra long wait time for the food, we also had an equally long wait for even water. The exact same dishes were completely cooked different, (my duck was cold) and the food wasn't that good. I understand that with a new restaurant that it can get hectic in the first few weeks, I get that, but our overall experience here was pretty bad and I'm firm in saying we will not return. read more

Food tasted okay but cold. Also the portions are a bit on the small side for the price. I can't remember the name of what I had but it was a beef sandwich with polenta acting as the bread part. The polenta was such a sad part of the sandwich. Not even seasoned, cold and rock hard. I also had the Tuscan bean soup which was good in flavor but I can see that the soup base being a bit too gamey for others. I think maybe Lamb was used in it? My dad had the shashuka which he enjoyed. read more

A great new place! The menu is so well thought out and the food is such high quality. One of the best, most flavorful breakfasts I've had in the Boston area. I had the salmon tartine and it was such a delightful way to start my day. Excited for wonderful things to come. read more

Great neighborhood spot and perfect for the rainy day spot with a good book during the week.

We went to Urban Hearth for the supper club last night. The food was really great and seasonal. My husband and I opted for the five course meal. We enjoyed each dish that we got and left full! Urban Hearth is an amazing addition to the neighborhood. read more

Loved this place--food was great, people were wonderful. Really enjoyed the " treats" they provided. Will definitely come back. The only downside--it was cold! Need heat inside, especially as it gets (and stays) colder. At least half of the people eating kept coats on. We went to the supper club, had the 3 course meal and left very full and happy. Food was not only delicious, but really "clean"--fresh and interesting. Would like to visit for lunch. read more

Just had a great meal at this cozy little spot. The menu is small, but carefully curated. Choose from several entrees or a combination of small plates. The cafe also sells baked goods and a variety of beverages: beer, wine, tea, coffee. I tried the hearth bowl with pulled chicken, the roasted eggplant dip, and the red chili tea latte. The hearth bowl was hearty, healthy, and delicious. The dip was perfectly seasoned, and the latte was creamy and just a little spicy without being too sweet. Love the ambiance - beautiful wood tables, books and games, good music. Great spot to spend a relaxing afternoon. Go soon before the crowds discover this gem! read more

Wonderful, beautiful, delicious food and setting! I love this place. I had the Porridge, and I couldn't have decided on a more tasty, perfectly balanced and scrumptious dish. Very happy to have discovered this gem. I will surely be back! Also, it's nice that the people working there are nice...it makes me feel good about loving their food so much. read more

I saw this new place open up in my neighborhood but ignored it because it looked too fancy and pricey for me. However, I recently got a $10 gift card to their cafe (sounds like they have restaurant and cafe/counter service?), and decided to check it out. I was blown away. I assumed it would be like any other cafe/pastry shop where the food is sitting out under a glass case all day getting dried up and when you order they just grab it and nuke it or something; I was so wrong. We ordered the mushroom tartine ($10) and lime pulled chicken ($12) dishes. Beautiful, large, entree-like servings came out. It was absolutely delicious, and so fresh and healthy tasting. Even the side salad (just a lettuce mix), which usually is an afterthought, was bright and crispy with just the right amount of dressing. I will definitely be coming back and paying full price at the cafe - the freshness is so worth the slightly pricey cost. I will have to investigate how the restaurant is different from the cafe and what it offers as well. Also doesn't hurt that the decor is super cute and rustic. read more