02/15/09

Great Breakfast Spot!

by cfdelaune

Great breakfast, plain and simple. I little tough to get it as it isn't too close to any t stops, but worth the long walk to short cab ride from Central Sq. The "Portugese Breakfast" was amazing. I can't wait to go back and try more items. Everything on the menu looked amazing. Also, looks to be a great spot in the summertime with lots of outside seating.

• Pros: Great Specials, Excellent options, HUGE portions
• Cons: long waits (too be expected)

07/24/06

Incredible food!

by narsheptha

I cannot stress how amazing the food is at the Neighborhood! We went on a rainy day and unfortunately had to sit inside, so the wait was longer than usual. I recommend that you shoot for a nice day and sit outside on the patio. Less of a wait and better ambiance! Despite our wait, we were so impressed by the friendly and accommodating service. There were several plates of food for each of us and everything was delicious! The pumpkin-cinamon pancakes are our new favorite in the area.

Definitely check this place out and be sure to go on an empty stomach!

• Pros: great food, friendly service, outdoor patio
• Cons: inside seating is a little crowded

07/16/06

They put the Cream back in Cream of Wheat

by patkiley

Definitely choose Cream of Wheat over fruit for your breakfast side. It is by far the best cream of wheat I've ever had. Not sure what they put in it... probably lots of butter and cream.

Very charming place to sit and have brunch, though most of the breakfast food was just average.

• Pros: service, "different", charming
• Cons: food not spectacular

05/21/05

New found treasure!

by lindylou2000

This is quite a treasure. The service, value and most importantly the Food. The best and most creative pancakes that I have ever eaten. Kudos to the chef. I will be returning time after time.

• Pros: creative menu, flavorful, great value
• Cons: tight seating

05/26/04

Homemade Everything

by danielleferrara

Excellent food, cream of wheat is excellent and comes with all breakfast orders as well as fresh baked breads, muffins, and goodies. Portions are huge, they have tons of specials like lobster and shirmp omelets.

Service is excellent, very friendly. Lines are long on weekends, but worth the wait.

• Pros: Menu, Service, Value

08/14/03

Quality matches quantity in Somerville's tiny, family-run favorite.

by Contributor

The Scene
Tout Somerville is here--Tufts students and middle-aged couples, artists and accountants, and always a diversity of ethnic backgrounds. The hard-working staff knows at least half of any given crowd by name. Outdoor dining is available when the weather is nice.

The Food
Easily the finest Portuguese bread in the city accompanies almost anything you order, whether breakfast or dinner. Lunch is a wonderful crossover of both menus. The Portuguese sauteed pork with soup, rice, green beans and flan (comes with a half loaf of hot bread) is a savory and filling spread. Or go for a cheese and linguiça omelet with fried potatoes, juice and a fruit plate (accompanied by a platter with fresh croissant, buttered toast, cannoli and apple turnover). It's all terrific fare, and there's lots of it.

07/17/03

am / pm outdoors

by loriv

breakfast is heaty. Not your typical egg dishes which is a great change for once. It has the homey feeling and you get tons of bread. You leave full as can be. It no only breafast you can have a full course meal from lamb chops to shrip with lime and garlic to waffles yummy! a must see and try.

ASk for the crazy jersey girl she is a riot. Love her accent and zany personality.

• Pros: tons of food, home cooking
• Cons: a wait

11/26/02

unexpected sunday best

by jah241

Hidden in Somerville Union Square this is by far the best casual brunch value. You can even go in your pj's (well almost). You sit outside under grape vines and get tons of terrific food. You have to check this place out. It also helps if you walk there, you'll need the walk home after you stuff your belly.

• Pros: Inexpensive, Great Value, Terrific home cooking
• Cons: parking, bad weather

11/09/02

Hidden Find !

by DrFranco

Great restaurant and the best thing is it's not your typical breakfast menu, many items & dishes

that you can't find anywhere else. Great Pastry

very home feeling and tremendous service

• Pros: Variety, Service, inexpensive
• Cons: parking

08/08/02

I'm stuffed!!

by sixtbobby

Absolutely the best value for your dollar. A fantastic and ever changing menu of american favorites along with portuguese staples. A friendly staff with terrific food and short on the wallet all combine to invite you to visit regularly.