Egg-cellent Brunch Spots!

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These are a few of my favorite places to go for a lazy brunch!

 1. Ball Square Café

708 Broadway
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 623-2233
4.0 star rating
  8/7/2009

This is one of my favorite breakfast spots in the Somerville area. I've been here 5 times and the service and quality have consistently been great!

A skinny on the goods:
Iced coffee- Chilled and ready for you to make your own while you wait
The…More »

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 2. Winsor Dim Sum Café

10 Tyler St
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 338-1688

Category: Dim Sum

Neighbourhood: Chinatown

4.0 star rating
  1/3/2010

Winsor has to be my favorite dim sum place in Chinatown. The servers are friendly but just remember there will be a language barrier so work with it. Its very busy so be prepared to share a table with others to get a seat faster--or just a wait…More »

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 3. The Neighborhood Restaurant

25 Bow St
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 628-2151
4.0 star rating
  9/27/2009

Cute, cozy little restaurant with an adorable patio.
Fantastic home cooking served by friendly & attentive staff.
Amazing value for a super filling and delicious breakfast.
Freshly baked breads & muffins= Lovely way to start the day
Freshly squeezed OJ-…More »

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 4. S & S Restaurant Deli

1334 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 354-0777

Categories: Delis, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Inman Square

3.0 star rating
  Update - 2/15/2010

Went back for a Veggie Quiche on Sun and was not very happy  =( Way too much spinach, not creamy as the last time, and overall not as tasty. The line moved quickly but the service was also terribly slow and not very friendly this time around. So…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    1/20/2010

    I decided to go back to S&S to give them another try after my first so-so experience there. This… Read more »

 5. Scup's In The Harbour - CLOSED

256 Marginal St
Boston, MA 02128
(617) 569-7287

Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches

Neighbourhood: East Boston

5.0 star rating
  11/14/2009 ROTD 10/12/2010

Silas T & I just stopped at Scup's for breakfast and it was fantastic!
The place is definitely a hidden gem and worth the drive.
Friendliest service in Boston! Wendy was very helpful and sweet!
The place is small but cute and the communal seating is…More »

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 6. Sofra

1 Belmont St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 661-3161
4.0 star rating
  8/11/2009

Sat. AM at Sofra:
Cute atmosphere, small space for seating inside, nice side deck with a few seats outside. They use fresh and local ingredients and they recycle and compost everything--- How great is that?! I heart you already!
The staff is very…More »

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 7. Johnny D's

17 Holland St
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-2004

Categories: Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, Music Venues

Neighbourhood: Davis Square

4.0 star rating
  8/6/2009

Johnny D's jazz brunch:
Relaxed atmosphere, great music and a mix of funky and cool crowd create a really chill vibe at Johnny D's.
The food is delicious especially love the sweet cheese blintzes. My bf loves the natural steak tips w/ eggs---the…More »

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 8. Brookline Lunch

9 Brookline St
Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 354-2983

Categories: Diners, Middle Eastern

Neighbourhood: Central Square

4.0 star rating
  9/9/2009

I really enjoy Brookline Lunch for breakfast/brunch. The restaurant is a hole in the wall with funky and cool artwork on the walls, a relaxed vibe and cool clientele. The staff is friendly but never fast......Who staffs only 2 servers for a super…More »

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 9. Tupelo

1193 Cambridge St
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 868-0004

Categories: Southern, Cajun/Creole

Neighbourhood: Inman Square

3.0 star rating
  2/5/2010

Sunday brunch review only:
We stopped in around 11:15 when they first opened and were seated right away. The ambiance is warm and inviting with funky wall art, cozy feel, and big windows. The staff was friendly, coffee came out quickly, and water was…More »

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 10. Renee's Cafe

198 Holland St
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 623-2727
4.0 star rating
  Update - 6/3/2011

I've been frequenting Renee's for the past few months and they have replaced Ball Square Cafe as my go to breakfast spot. We have yet to wait in line and we usually get there before 10-10:30. I love that the staff is not trying to rush you even…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    8/21/2009

    I've been to Renee's a few times and every experience was great. The serivce is fast and everyone is… Read more »

 11. Sabur

212 Holland St
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-7890

Categories: Turkish, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern

Neighbourhood: Teele Square

3.0 star rating
  6/8/2009

Review for Sabur's brunch menu:

Arrived early on Sun morning...not to early since they don't open till 11am. There were 2 other tables being served in restaurant when we arrived. The service was mediocre. The server was slow yet informative. I would…More »

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 12. Alfresco

382 Highland Ave
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 776-8100

Categories: Italian, Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Davis Square

3.0 star rating
  8/30/2009

We went to Alfresco's for brunch this morning and it was lovely! The restaurant is small, cute and cozy. The server was very attentive and sweet. There was no wait and it pretty empty and quite inside so we were in and out pretty quickly.  

I had the…More »

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 13. Masa

439 Tremont St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 338-8884

Categories: American (New), Mexican

Neighbourhood: South End

3.0 star rating
  Update - 8/14/2009

Been back for Sat. brunch a few times and its been very good. The $8.95 Brunch menu is an amazing deal! The service however has not been very friendly or fast the last few time so minus 1 star.

The Caramelized Plantain Empanada is fantastic....fresh,…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    8/24/2008

    We went there for Sunday brunch and were both very happy! It's a very cute restaurant and the server… Read more »

 14. Atlantic Fish Company

761 Boylston St
Boston, MA 02116
(617) 267-4000

Categories: Seafood, Pubs

Neighbourhood: Back Bay

4.0 star rating
  10/20/2010

Sunday brunch at Atlantic Fish:
We were greeted & seated immediately. Our server was friendly, attentive, and answered all our questions. The ambiance is nice but we sat on the patio which was great.
We started with the Crab Bisque & Clam Chowder--…More »

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 15. Gargoyles On The Square - CLOSED

219 Elm St
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 776-5300

Categories: American (New), Breakfast & Brunch

Neighbourhood: Davis Square

3.0 star rating
  3/10/2011

I've been to Gargoyles for lunch and brunch and have been pretty pleased with the food. The service was not attentive or fast but was still friendly. They do disco brunch when in their main dining room which is loud and festive. I enjoyed sitting in…More »

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 16. Posto

187 Elm St
Somerville, MA 02144
(617) 625-0600

Categories: Italian, Pizza

Neighbourhood: Davis Square

4.0 star rating
  11/8/2011

Great brunch spot in Davis Sq. It was busy but we were promptly seated upon arriving for our reservation. The ambiance is modern, fun, and inviting: exposed pipes, brick, walls of wine, and wood fired oven.
The breakfast pizza with bacon & egg &…More »

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