Centre Street Café
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Phone: (617) 524-9277
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Green Street
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm, 5pm-10pm, Sat 9am-3pm, 5pm-10pm, Sun 9am-3pm
Editorial Review for Centre Street Café – by Citysearch Staff
The Food
Organic and locally grown produce go into all of the long-loved kitchen's supersized, highly affordable fixings. The standard menu tends to be cheaper, with entrees running under $10. (Nightly specials hover around $15.) Lovers of nouveau homestyle dishes will find plenty to satisfy, from earthy potato and mushroom stews and Szechuan stir-fry to chicken livers with dried figs and straight-from-the-garden-fresh salads.
The Scene
Think vintage Jamaica Plain: a rainbow coalition of customers piles in nightly, packing the less than 30 seats. An open counter to the kitchen, a sassy (but competent) wait staff, and the loud conversation bouncing off of every wall keep the place feeling vibrant.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasBe sure to check out the catch of the day special, if you're in the mood for some seafood.
User Reviews for Centre Street Café
06/11/2008 Posted by michaelwasher
I have never been disappointed by this place. Food is always amazing, and for the price is ALWAYS fresh, cooked perfectly, and of course tastes better because they support local farmers. I would eat there everyday if I could, the menu is always changing, with very creative dishes and service is great.
Pros: never had something that wasn't good
Cons: it's not a large place so there is a long line for sat. and sun. brunch, well worth the wait though!
06/07/2008 Posted by zarthon
I love Centre Street brunch! I wish I were there right now! As others have said the food is fresh and the portions are large. This includes the Mimosas! They are huge! I also recommend the breakfast banana split, and the Cuban scramble. They will accommodate vegetarians and vegans here. As for the line I think they let you go in and get coffee while you wait. The places is also next to an entertaining kitchen store that helps pass time in line. I have not eaten dinner here yet but plan on trying it since brunch is so good. Based on my brunch experience I plan to listen to the wait person's recommendations about what's good that day. They are very honest and down to earth.
Pros: portions, food , mimmosas
Cons: line, passing through the kitchen to the restroom
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