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Zaftigs Delicatessen is a two star restaurant in the Greater Boston area. Located in the Brookline neighborhood, this restaurant has been around for the last 20 years and is one of the popular spots in the area. It's known for its sandwiches. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This place features breakfast, brunch, and catering. This place is handicap accessible.
Since 1997, Zaftigs Delicatessen has been offering great meals in a lively atmosphere. Have banana-stuffed French toast, potato pancakes, matzo ball soup or a Reuben sandwich while appreciating jazz and the arts indoors.Our complete menu is available for takeout and most menu items can be prepared to meet your dietary needs.We serve breakfast all day, lunch and dinner. We were voted one of the Ten Best Delis in the World by Reader's Digest in 2006.
4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here last night to celebrate a friend's birthday. I ordered the Johnny O' wrap which consisted of smoked chicken, hummus,lettuce, and tomato. It was very good, although for the $12.95 price...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's pricey. Yes, there's a wait. Yes, you have to get up before the Amish to get a table here. But it's sooooooooooo worth it. Going to Zaftig's is like having one of those FastPasses that you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found this place while staying @ the Marriott @ Coolidge Corner. The sweet noodle kugel with cinnamon and nutmeg....and stuffed cabbage were true comfort foods. I ordered the appetizer orders of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I know lots and lots of people rave about Zaftig's, so that's why I didn't mind waiting an hour for a table on a Sunday morning. Yes, the potato pancakes are wonderful - crispy golden on the outside,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So awesome! I understand people complaining about the wait, but really all you have to do is get there an hour before you want to eat, put your name in, then go hang out around Coolidge Corner a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do not miss breakfast! I'm not normally a fan of french toast but there's is so absolutely mouth-watering that it's hard to find someone who is not a fan. Everyone I've ever brought here has loved it...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went back for my first breakfast here. The challah french toast is probably some of the best I've ever had. If you're a french toast fan, don't miss it! And man there's something in that O.J....Be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I've never reviewed Zaftigs since it's one of my favorite eating spots in Greater Boston. The first few times I came here it was for breakfast (which you can get all day long, btw)...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum yum yummy. I love Zaftigs! When you want to keep it simple but have a LOT of options, Zaftigs is a great place to go. I'm always satisifed with my meal, I wouldn't say they have a good variety of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rice pudding lovers, please listen up!This is, hands down, the BEST rice pudding in town. Avoid the hassle, the lines- buy rice pudding and curl up in front of your TV with your loved one (dogs can be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a tourist trap for sure. The food was good and the atmosphere was nice, but it wasn't anything spectacular. I had the potato pancakes. Granted it was well done, but the price just didn't hit the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
*This review is only for BREAKFAST*Best time to go in for breakfast on a Saturday/Sunday is before 9:00 am - otherwise you'll have to wait anywhere from 20-60 minutes for a table (it's that good and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know everyone loves Zaftigs, but I think it's way overpriced for a deli. The food is good, but i find it expensive. Really long wait if you try to come here for a weekend breakfast. So, I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs is fantastic. If you have not been you should go, really. The wait is insane on the weekends there is no denying that. The food however is fantastic. It does lose one star on service/wait....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my gosh! Want good breakfast/brunch? Look no further. Happiness is banana stuffed french toast, or their eggs benedict. This place rocks...been going for 3 years and this place continues to be...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Drek auf dem teller!Why? There's delicious authentic Jewish deli right down the street at Rubin's. Why come to this lousy place and wait 30 minutes just for a table? Just so you can get some cheese on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to go here when I lived in Brookline. Not worth the green line hell. It is okay, not outstanding. I have never really understood what the big deal is rather than the lack of breakfast options...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Terrific food! I got exactly what I was expecting - delicious Jewish food with awesome service. I had the Raphel. Very Thanksgivingish. I wish I had tried the empire eggs. They sounded so yummy on the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i used to be a bi-weekly regular at zaftigs for years. i think about how much time and money i have spent there, i'm embarassed. i called in an order to go- i just wanted hot turkey and vegetables, as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food was good, but i'll probably try another place next time. the wait was just too long, and the hosts kind of cold in demeanor. i liked the empire eggs - it's salmon eggs benedict with potato...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs is making me zaftig. Here's a typical visit:1. Hope against hope that I've missed the rush....2. Wait 45 minutes.3. Order (either 1 of the 2 things I always order a Dr.Brown's soda)4. Get my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To the haters: I'll take your spot in line, thanks. Though the name of the restaurant is in Yiddish and the menu features Jewish delicatessen staples, I see no reason for this phenomenal brunch place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten here for breakfast long time ago before I became foodie. That experience simply imprinted their awesomeness without the detail in my head. Now, I've become a little foodie-er, I wanted to...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 StarsZaftigs is definitely a upsacle neighborhood "deli". They have an amazing brunch menu a deli/diner looking lunch dinner menu. Basically at Zaftigs, you can find home style dishes such as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs is my new favorite place. The bagel chips and herbed cream cheese that begin the meal are the best starter I've had yet. I can't tell you how satisfying they are, please go get some.My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hmmm....so i was dragged in here by my roomie who raved and...well rave really, about this place. after a day of unpacking and such, i was awaken the next morning to go eat brunch at zaftigs. man a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ah, Zaftigs, how you make me such a brunch fatty. I feel like there's always a wait here, but the food is good, so worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't get here early, think 9am, you're likely to wait for an hour or so for a table, and if nothing else the fact that there's a lot of people waiting is a great sign. I had the apple and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Empire eggs, worth the wait.
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast all day = 4 stars already in my book. Fortunately the food itself lives up to those stars. I love the bagel chips you get upon seating, and their coffee is actually really tasty, as are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think I can accurately review this place. We had been dying to go there for so long, and finally got in at a time it wasn't *that* busy (it still was pretty busy though). We were so excited...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
not sure how it's possible that i haven't reviewed this place already, as it's one of my favorite places to eat in boston!everything is pretty great. some standouts:- bagel chips (as opposed to bread)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Soooooooooo delicious. I don't know how I haven't written a review for this place yet, but I'm going back to Boston in a couple months for a quick trip (...ok I'll admit it's not JUST to go...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We've been going here for 10 years now, and some things change... and others stay the same. I still love the home fries and coffee. Eggs benedict, amazing. I'll also sometimes get breakfast, then...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it is as good as everyone says. I've had both forms of French toast here, banana stuffed and chocolate raspberry, holy crap. I don't think I've had better French toast ever, and I'm referring to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a friend recommended this place, and they were right! these guys have an extremely varied menu, and everything looked great! i can't wait to go again and order the half dozen other things i wanted on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It seems pointless to add another glowing review to this list, so I'll just say this: The banana stuffed french toast is probably the best thing I've ever eaten. That is all.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Attention beet lovers the Borscht (hot or cold) is there for your root vegetable lovin' pleasure. With it's scallion and brothy goodness and dollop of sour cream, I was hooked. Ok so beets aren't your...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is pretty good although a bit pricy.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place but be prepared for a wait if you try to go for a weekend brunch. There is usually a line of people waiting. Huge portions and great service once you get a seat. Only downside : the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What is up with the raves for this place!?!? $12.50 for a turkey club, when quiznos across the way serves a better, substantial sandwich for less. service, absolute swill. i met a friend for dinner...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huuuge breakfast fan (especially lox) so naturally I had to try one of the best breakfast places in Boston. I went with 8 people so I was able to try a little bit of everyone's and I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftig's is confused in some manner. It's not quite sure if it'd rather be a Deli, a Diner, or a Semi-Casual, moderately priced Restaurant. The menu ranges from Deli sandwiches and Jewish staples...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've walked by here many times on weekends when the line is wrapped around the block. Having a few days off to entertain a visiting friend, we popped in here for a mid-week brunch to see what all the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast! Empire eggs and Chocolate French toast are amazing! I've tried the whole breakfast menu, and enjoyed everything...but the Empire eggs and Chocolate French toast felt a little different and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything isn't great but they have at least a few dishes for everyone.I personally love the chocolate french toast and the bbq brisket but my friends also love the potato pancakes and the banana...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last week with my Jewish food connoisseur friend for some friendly dinner time and to get some paperworkish stuff done for our dorm. He swore up and down the food was worth the commute,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftig's is a phenomenal brunch place. Whenever I have family or friends in town, I take them here and order myself a plate of the Empire Eggs - that's two potato pancakes topped with lox, spinach,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
if your in the mood for a nice sandwich on good bread, this is a must. first off they over stuff the sandwiches so you could split it with someone, or take home. been here a few times now and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got lucky - my friend lives in the neighborhood and put her name down earlier AND we got the metered spot right in front of the door.For Boston, I'd venture to say this is one of the top breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I agree witht he previous post. WAY overrated.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm surprised by all the haters. I've been to Zaftigs 3 times and all of them have been great. First time I had Banana Stuffed French Toast and it was filling and delicious. The french toast was hot,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftig's is one of the greatest things to happen to Coolidge Corner. They are like a little Jewish TGIF, offering the typical variety of burgers, salads and sandwiches and then some specialties like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
TASTYThis was essentially our first stop after our red-eye from LA last Friday, and it was a great choice to start our restaurant experience in the Brookline area. The chocolate french toast was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Morbidly obese Jewish people art on the walls challenge me to try more foods in this gourmet spot.Don't passover making of happy, traditional Jewish food here! Don't go crazy on free bagel chips and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
thin sliced bagel chips instead of bread. awesome. iv'e never had that before.sure we waited about an hour for breakfast, but that tends to be the case for most medium-end breakfast joints these...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Who doesn't love breakfast? Ever since the first time I step foot into this place, it has become my breakfast go to place. Forget about trying to beat the line by having brunch at 9am. Heck, you can...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure I'm in the minority on this one, but I've never had to wait in line at Zaftigs for brunch. Here's the secret: Arrive between 9 am and 10 am on a Saturday. This has yet to fail me!The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is among my top 4 restaurants of all time. The staff are nice, the atmosphere's great, the place is clean, it's reasonably priced, and the food is perfect. The wait is actually not usually bad,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs...Where do I begin to talk about what is so wrong about this place? Today, being father's day, I decided to treat my dad to breakfast anywhere he wanted. Immediately, he said, let's do...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed my Reuben, but it was certainly not the best I've ever had. I expected a bit more! The bagel chips were yummy, the service was so-so. eh.
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, sometimes there are waits because Zaftigs is so good they are always busy. We've benn going there for years since moving to Brookline and always love the place. Great service and very consistent...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Long wait...but I endured it with my friends because 1. I love french toast and had heard they have the best and 2. Because it was the day before my birthday and I'd be damned if I didn't treat myself...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty decent place for breakfast, lunch, or casual dinner. The salads are not very fresh, but the sandwich, french toast, fish and chips, and turkey pot pie are good. The cupcakes were way too sweet...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went in with my friend for brunch. We knew there'd be a line so we werent shocked or upset when the hostess told us we'd have to wait 30 minutes for a table. It was a gorgeous day and we sat in the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My husband grew up in Brookline when Jack & Marion's ruled the deli universe. Now there was a deli worth waiting in line for - a menu big enough to use as a sun reflector before we knew how bad...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With so many reviews, what can I say? This where I chose to eat for my Mother's Day lunch. We had a 1/2 an hour wait that flew by. After perusing the huge menu I finally settled on the Jack & Marion's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place blows. I came here first for brunch because i love brunch and everyone said this is the place to come. We waited for 2 hrs to sit. Please dont ask why i chose to wait 2 hrs, at some pt it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really want to love this place. The food is generally pretty good and the little bagel chips they bring out when you arrive taste great. But one thing stops me from really recommending...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It doesn't get any better than Zaftig's for some good comfort food!I'd like to address a major concern/warning that other people have listed:You can go to Zaftig's for brunch. In fact it's perhaps...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food at Zaftig's is pretty good. I've had a couple of their omelets and their Rachel's sandwich, which is very good. But the wait just isn't worth it.
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was told by co-workers that went to BU and my friends that currently live out here that this was the place to be for brunch. I couldn't leave without trying it, so Saturday morning my buddies and I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hadn't been here in a few years, still good. Bagel chips before the meal are enjoyable. The potato pancakes really pale in comparison to Joan and Ed's in Framingham - not really all that crisp. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love me some Zaftig's. Nothing beats their breakfast food, except the wait is absolutely ridiculous. Other than that, it's a great place.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftig's is still good, but I have to update and warn yelpers away from a crappy menu item... Everything I have ordered is delicious except for the Mac and cheese. It is awful; chewy, gummy,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It gets crowded in here a lot, especially on weekends. The brunch lines can be insane so bring a book. When I come for brunch, I usually get their pancakes or french toast. Their banana walnut...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love Zaftigs but something happened and a lot of the food is disappointing now. Let's hope they get their mojo back.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The big Zaftig's rule: Never go to Zaftig's for brunch or Friday/Saturday night. You'll wait forever and have crappy service. I tend to go to Zaftig's for lunch. I am a big fan of their matzo ball...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What's the big deal about this place?? I don't get all the ridiculously rave reviews. The food ok...certainly nothing special. It certainly doesn't warrant the long lines and high prices. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As everyone else has noted, this is a solid breakfast place. That said, there doesn't seem to be anything amazing - certainly not enough to warrant the huge lines on the weekend. There are a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm astounded by the people who think this place serves good food. In my honest opinion, I think that the food is quite awful. First of all, I do not find the painting of the pale obese woman...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Chicken Soup (their Matzo Ball Soup) Challah French Toast with Strawberries a nice big glass of chocolate milk = my ideal dinner from Zaftigs. That's right, I said dinner. You know why? Because...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs is quite the popular place on the weekends. For a party of 5, it took about an hour and a half to get seated. Good thing the sun was out and everyone was enjoying that glimmer of sunshine on a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I am underwhelmed on my first try. I liked the ambiance. I had ordered take-out for dinner but the food was mediocre at best. The brisket entree was subpar and tasted more like sliced pieces of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've wanted to try this place for awhile, but heard about the ridiculous weekend brunch wait and have always been discouraged. However, today I had a friend in town, took off from work, so we decided...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Back when I lived in Coolidge Corner I would frequent Zaftigs(especially for the Matzo Ball Soup). The burgers are pretty good and all of the baked goods are top notch. If you're craving some good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Zaftigs today with a group of friends for brunch. The wait was about 15 minutes (I don't believe that I have ever gone here without waiting at least 15 minutes--not a complaint, just a good...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Good - The food is tasty - the Banana Stuffed French Toast deserves its fame. The sandwiches are huge (try the Rachel - a yummy turkey reuben) and the bagel chips and cream cheese that come with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs is known as the Jewish deli with the long wait. I finally made it past the line to try out the food this weekend, and I was definitely happy with the experience. I went with a group of 7 at 2...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fav jew place. I love love this place. I use to go often when I was a lot younger and forgot all about it until I stumbled back upon it with my friend. I live in the area and even though there's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, great service, nice digs. I got a standard eggs sausage breakfast because that's one of my favorites. But the thing is, you have to be pretty bad to mess up eggs sausage.What I *should've*...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5, Warning: This will be a complicated review.Bring your patience shoes, because more than likely, you will be waiting on line. My party of three waited approximately 30 minutes to be seated. But...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly, what is WITH the long line?!?A crowd attracts a crowd, I get it... but seriously, it is SO not worthy.A long wait rushed service food that is okay, but I could make in my own kitchen...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not much into breakfast type foods, but this is one of the few places, I will go for breakfast and brunch when my friends want to go out. I typically get the same thing: challah french toast,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After an hour wait on Saturday I have to knock off one star just for being inconvenient, but DAMN is the food good. I'd wait an hour again for a table, not gonna lie.
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While they set up my table, I spied cups of crayons and a basketful of kiddie books - most definitely a child-friendly place.The complimentary crispy slices of assorted bagels were wonderful with the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Duh! This place is great! It's by far the best deli around. Awesome sandwiches and atmosphere. Great corned beef sandwiches, they melt in your mouth. Just know that there is typically a long wait....
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Expect long waits on weekends, but well worth it. There isnt a bad dish on the menu. Breakfast favorites are banana stuffed french toast, challah french toast, potato pancakes.Sandwiches are huge...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would recommend this restaurant to anyone visiting the Brookline/Boston area. The banana walnut pancakes are the the most fantastic breakfast you could ever have. Every time I go I have great...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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The atmosphere is fun and funky. If you go when it's not too crowded, it's nice to sit by the window and watch the hubbub of Coolidge Corner. I've had some very disappointing things here--all the soups, roast...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite thing at Zaftigs is probably the most irrelevant thing on the menu...their eggs. Zaftigs is awesome because they serve breakfast all day! Every time I go, I ALWAYS get a side of eggs...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Got the call from the parents about going to Zaftig's with my brother and sister in-law. The time we were meeting was 5:30 on a Sunday. The first thing I said to myself is that we are going to have to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For our brunch about Boston excursion, a friend recommended Zaftigs. The menu is full of delicious goodies, and I went for Empire Eggs: basically eggs benedict with smoked salmon on potato pancakes....
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What else can I possibly add about Zaftig's? It's extremely popularfor breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast all day, huge sandwiches (many of which are open-faced), and addictive bagel chips -...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
AH-MAY-ZING!!!Um the sandwiches are as big as your head, and the bagle chips are like craaaaaaccckkk...so good!Just be prepared to wait!!! Brunch is really good but busy!
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here three times. Hoping that each time, I would see what everyone else sees in this place. But it always falls short. I seriously don't understand the popularity of this place. Could it be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Three thumbs Up! I went with my GF Brenda, we split a sandwich, a pickle plate and potato latkees..............everything was terrific.
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best pancakes in Boston. With strawberry butter. =d The fries are really good, too, as are the bagel chips they give you as a free starter. I don't know that we've ever had a bad experience at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yum. You just can't go wrong at this place. EVERYTHING is good. It sounds ridiculous, but I come back to grab a sandwich and to fulfill cravings, but one of the things that REALLY makes me wanna come...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am a dyed-in-the-wool Irishman and I effin' love this place. Afterall, the Jewish and Irish peoples do have potato pancakes and corned beef in common. I also went to BU where I made a lot of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've visited Zaftigs once before for dinner which was a great experience as well. On that visit my fiance and I both ordered the sampler and we both had sandwhichs.....everything on that experience...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best places to eat in Boston! Easily. The bad part about it, which is not really bad at all, sometimes you have to wait a while to get a table. 5 stars. You can never go wrong with Zaftigs!
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yum yum yum! i love the bagel chips and garlic cream cheese they give you...the french toast is my favorite and the menu has great selections. you can tell they use quality ingredients and this place...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As anyone who has read any of my reviews can tell, I love comfort food. Read: I love simple American food made well. With a good meatloaf you can win my heart over.Enter Zaftig's. I have been here so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
having never had jewish food food before, this was a good to start- the lines outside and the 30 minute wait gave this place the buzz- that we were at the right place on a sunday morning for brunch....
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was all excited to come here for brunch on a nice fall weekend. Of course the wait was forever so we put our name in and walked around the area. Very cutsy made me wish I lived near by. Saw the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get the big deal. really people, the food is fine. I mean there's nothing wrong with it but it is certainly not worth waiting on the street for 45 min. to get a table to then pay too much for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Zatfigs isn't a Jewish deli. It's more of a Jewish-deli-themed restaurant. The food is pretty good, but I wouldn't recommend bringing people who are in search of real home cooking. I understand why...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good portions, a little pricey, haven't tried breakfast but can't wait to go back. My roommate and I went for some "comfort" food during finals. Mac n cheese, turkey pot pie, potatoes, I got a side...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here once for brunch, but so far so good.Yes, the place is crowded and the wait is long (though we were able to stay inside). No, it's not an ultra cheap greasy spoon. No, it's not a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs Ruben is off the Captain Hook kid. It's so delicious and fulfilling. It's always a treat. The only issue with this place is that it's crowded at key times and it's super expensive. The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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I have been to Zaftigs few times with my friends. Food is delicious. Breakfast portions are very big. This place is always packed, so be ready to wait in a line.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if it's actually the food that I love so much about Zaftigs, or if it's the "exclusivity" factor (you will inevitably wait in line, regardless of time of day), or that I have so many...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We wait. We are bored. (He throws up his hand.) No, don't protest, we are bored to death, there's no denying it. Good. A diversion comes along and what do we do? We let it go to waste... In an instant...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place for breakfast! We had the Challah French Toast and the banana stuffed french toast. Both were delicious! The line was indeed long, as most reviews mention. If you come early, it isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I slipped inside of Zatfigs just before the dinner rush hour on a Friday night. I was alone and wanted a quick meal to fill my belly before a book reading at The Coolidge Corner Theater. To that end,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Always a line for this place - my question is...WHY?First off, I went to elementary school next door to this place, and it offends me to no end that theres a huge ad (disguised as a community mural)...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I FINALLY was able to get in and eat here! My friend and I only had to wait about 20 minutes to get a table, even though there were people waiting inside and out. Usually on Sunday afternoons, you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot wait to go back to Zaftigs!!The pastrami was delicious and I saw so many other things on the menu I need to try. I must admit, I'm a sucker for Jewish delis. This place might save you the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
my eggs were dry and boring. like if sally field were an egg. ..an overpriced egg. one that you stand in line for and just feel sad after it arrives.and where's the grease i ordered? ugh, just forget...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This mis-named "deli" (actually a diner), is always too crowded for its good-but-not-overwhelmingly-so food. If you go with a party of three or more, be prepared to wait upwards of half an hour on a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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Good sandwichs, good brunch. Went with the extended family and had a good time, something for everyone from the little kids to all of the grown ups. We'll be back for the next reunion lunch.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very similar to other deli's I've visited, but their banana stuffed french toast is memorable enough to differentiate from the others. Although there was a bit of a wait when we got...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tasty breakfast options and a decent variety on the menu! I had the Greek omelette. Potato pancakes were wonderful as well. Cozy atmosphere, lots of families. Kind of a wait for brunch though. But,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs is awesome. Their food is fresh, flavorful, they serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and they have a wide variety of food on their menu. Their mashed potatoes are to DIE for, and I always...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best meals I've had in the Boston area in a long time. It was like a combination of my grandmother's cooking and a really good deli. My wife and I came here last Saturday night. We...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent! I enjoy their omlette with meunster cheese. Meunster cheese makes me happy. The only negative thing I can say is that you should be prepared to wait, although I think the waiting factor is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being a New Yorker, trying to find good pizza & bagels in other states is basically impossible. I have come very close though. The complimentary bagel chips & cream cheese given at the start of your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it, and so do over 200 people, apparently! Let me tell you the basics, then:-It gets crowded on the weekend; go at an off time during the week, or go early or expect to wait-Cute and cozy;...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would give this place 4 stars simply for their fantastic challah french toast, but i can't get past the awful wait here. EVERY SINGLE time I have been we have had to wait at least 1 hour. This isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Get their early for breakfast, and don't give up on the wait. Put your name on the list, walk to Peet's for coffee (I didn't really like Zaftigs coffee), and come back to wait for delicious brunch....
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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This place is unbelievable! The food is delicious and the atmosphere fun. The staff was wonderful and never let your coffee cup go empty. Make sure you plan your trip, as the lines get fairly long.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious and quick service (as long as you don't go on a weekend).I went here with my best friend for brunch on a Tuesday-normally there's a 30-60 minute wait during the weekend-but we sat right down...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs is definitely one of the more reputable breakfast/brunch places in the Greater Boston area. All the food is delicious with many kosher items. Amazing dishes include the potato patties and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For brunch, I go and I go and I keep going. Despite the fact that every time I'm there, I look around at other customers and they're all white and obese. They start you with bagel chips and cream...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
pros:-bagel chips and cream cheese before my meal? just a little bit amazing.-breakfast/brunch menu that is to die for. seriously, banana stuffed french toast. awesome scrambles and omelets too.-great...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It seriously depresses me that I walked by here for OVER A YEAR before ever trying it. Holy latkes, Batman! The latkes with fresh salmon and something-or-other mayonaise were to die for! And the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK. I've already been here before but I didn't write a review previously, since I was not too impressed the last time. I would have given it a boring average, 3. I was telling my darlin' the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been looking for a good brunch place in the Boston area, and here's one that makes my list! The wait was a bit long at 10:00am in the morning, but I guess that's what you have to expect... I got...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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We've been to Zaftig's for breakfast and we loved the food. We waited a bit but when we go our turn it was really worthy. We would wait more if we have to! One of the best breakfast places to go. I recomend
citysearch.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a nice, luxurious brunch, this is defintely the place to go. This place is definitely a little too expensive. That's the only reason for getting less than 5 stars. $15 for eggs benedict?? $10...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. If you're Jewish, you'll feel at home. Although, the matza ball soup still won't be as good as your mothers. Anything on the menu is good, but I prefer the stuffed cabbage and lox...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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I had an excellent experience that last time I went there.The resturant was clean and the waitress was very good.They specialize in jewish/Kosher food.They charge very reasonable prices for the meals.I highly...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A few rules to enjoy your experience at Zaftig's: 1. Imagine that you're going to your Jewish grandmother's house for some kind of generic holiday. If you don't have a Jewish grandmother, imagine back...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came for brunch and surprisingly got a table (it was early). I got a pretty basic dish (scrambled eggs) wish I maybe should have gotten something a little more intricate, so the food was just OK, good...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I give this place three stars because their food is just mediocre. Their breakfast food is amazing and can be eaten at anytime during the day which makes it a huge plus. However, their dinners are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
- Go to Zaftigs, wait outside for 90 minutes on a Saturday morning in the rain (in a few months, snow)- Block sidewalk traffic from all the people smart enough to spend their morning/afternoon doing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lightly whipped cream cheese with bits of olives served with real bagel chips (sliced bagels then baked) pairs well with the uncomprehending long wait for both table and food. With a signature dish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is ok, not great, and the wait time is always horrendous. Everyone seems to love it but I don't really get it.The banana-stuffed french toast is good when you can get it hot, but mostly it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
if a yelper gives an establishment with over 200 reviews yet another review, does anyone care? well lets find out.so yes, zaftigs its all that and a bag of bagel chips, but its not my thing for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the food is blahhhh. the line is sloooooow. the hype is biiiiiiiiig.the S & S makes a better matzo ball soup.I had the rueben here - blahhhhhhh. not very good. and defnitely NOT worth the out-the-door...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place might as well be called Yo, Bitch, You Got A Big Fucking Ass!'s, because that's how a woman takes it when someone refers to her as "Zaftig". NEWS BULLETIN: Jewing up the word "fat" doesn't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs is an excellent place for a Sunday morning breakfast. It's especially great for catching up with old friends or to bring a family. The only negative is that you will need to wait for a while...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i like this place -there is a lot to choose from and everything is pretty good except the wait - i dont know if that makes it a great deli or the only deli around that area that doesnt totally suck -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When I average 2 restaurants per meal on my trips back to Boston, I make it a point to swing by Zaftigs for their complimentary bagel chips and cream cheese and their Banana Stuffed French Toast!...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i have seen the light! and it is the portobello burger at zaftig's.i've been here several times and struggled with what to order that would deliver me the hype-inducing elation that seems to be so...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
for an area that is lamentably lacking in brunch places, this place MORE than makes up for it!food is innovative and unique--comfort foods with a bit of twist. prices right up my alley and one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs is a comfortable deli tucked away in a corner of Coolidge Corner. The wait, particularly on weekends, can be long but the neighborhood is full of small shops (and a large Barnes and Noble) to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yumm-o! This place was a-poppin on a Sunday afternoon when I went with the little bro. We sat down and were presented with a plate of delicious bagel chips and dip. I don't know what kind of dip it...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I bascially second most folks reviews on Zaftigs. I had an awesome breakfast at Zaftigs. The wait times can be long, but worth the delay.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so originally, I gave this place a 3-star because of their bland salad. But, for breakfast, it is definitely worth it.Breakfast is a bit pricey, but you have so many choices. When I came here...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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My fave is the racheal sandwich and potato(e) salad with a glass of red wine. Very good food!! I travel all over the eastern US and suggest this place for deli food without hesitation.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say about Zaftigs that the previous 200 reviews haven't already said? I had the Hot Beef Brisket sandwich... it was good. Can't be compared to the Brisket we had when I was a kid at family...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my "I still haven't braved the lines for brunch" review of Zaftigs (i.e. I've only been there for dinner).I really enjoy this place, time and again. Back in my vegetarian days, the grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre at best. The smoked chicken breast sandwich I had was decent, but not worth the wait, or the $12.50 for that matter. The bread was kinda soggy, and the fries were not very good. I don't get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best option for brunch in Brookline. If the line is too long then you need to drive to Watertown to get a hearty non faux-fancy brunch. I like the Jewish ethnic food and vibe of this...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Casual atmosphere, consistent decent fare but a bit over priced. Still, probably the best breakfast in Brookline of that quality unless you wanna go for the lower end diner experience.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places anywhere. Period. I've been twice, neither time was for breakfast. Both times, I simply walked in, told them how many, and was seated within 5 minutes even though the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the server's tats! I kept ordering coffee so he could lean over and pour it. V. nice! Yes I objectified him. 1hr wait was worth it. My main squeeze kept the cream coming for the coffee too.
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2008
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I have never been disappointed! They have many different options on their menu, and they are all delicious. They are located right in the heart of Coolidge Corner. Good, quality, decently priced food.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I ordered the banana stuffed french toast and it was delicious, especially with the date butter. Also, I loved that they served bagel chips with cream cheese before the meal - I've never seen anything...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, you will wait for breakfast, and if you're not of a patient disposition (I'm talking to you, everyone in Boston), then perhaps you should look elsewhere. There are worse things to do on a Sunday...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Just OK. Best for when you want to eat breakfast, but the wait is never worth it. Unless you're having breakfast anytime after 1pm. Then you're OK. Sandwiches are just blah. I think it's more festive...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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I'm from the south, i miss my comfort foods until this place redefined comfort food for me. I love the matza ball soup and hollys heavenly salad and fish plates. i didn't care for the potpie or...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was getting my haircut across the street before going to visit some friends. No, I don't always get my hair did before a visit with friends, in fact it was a bad idea as I was covered with hair and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is down-to-earth and inviting, with a cheerful hustle and bustle atmosphere. We came in for brunch, and went right to the breakfast portion of their menu. Wanted to try the San Francisco...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is awesome and I really enjoy the food whenever I go to Zaftigs. They have amazing options for brunch including banana stuffed waffles that are absolutely to die for.If you enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Can't help falling in love with those potato pancakes!!Yummmmm....zaftigs make me think of a few things: potato pancakes, banana walnut pancakes, and their nova fish plate. First you should know that...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A surprise, to say the least. I had no idea how hyped up this place was. One of my nutso foodie friends wanted me to try it when I really just wanted to go to Mr. Sushi. I ended up ordering an egg...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you don't mind waiting a little bit, Zaftigs is well worth it. From the delicious bagel chips on the table to the range of comfort foods for breakfast, lunch & dinner if you're looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To use an played out expression, I love this place like a fat kid loves cake. This is one of my favorite brunch places in Boston. Though it can be a bit chaotic and crowded, the banana stuffed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's Amanda's birthday so she picked Zaftigs for her family and Joey's to meet up and enjoy her day. We arrived for an 11 am reservation and waited for our table which took about 30 minutes (10...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the only place i know where i can get matzo ball soup. the bagel chips and cream cheese stuff they serve you before you get your meal is really yummy. wish there were more jewish deli type places in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
not authentic, not kosher, but a fun experience and tasty
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the reason I am yelping Zaftig's. It's because I want to provide a meaningful service for the search engine wonk who inputs "Sunday night" and "dinner" and "unlikely." All three can lead you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs is the prototype example of how Boston is no NYC.The potato latkes are soggy, the wait is forever, the service is slow, the sandwiches are thin, and the bagels are so-so.Bagel chips for free...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2008
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The french toast is great, the ambiance is fun, the area is hopping, the price is right, the waiters are pleasant, the portions are generous, but it can be a little noisy for the hard of hearing.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE Zaftig's. I first came here in '07 when I was in Boston supporting some friends in the marathon. I moved to Boston a few months later and actually ended up living near Zaftig's- I was a loyal...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been wanting to head over the Zaftig's Delicatessen for a very, very long time. Almost two years. I had attempted to take my father there a while back but the huge line at the entrance discouraged...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've had the fine pleasure of dining with 2 of my retired work study students and 2 of my current work study students this morning for Saturday brunch. The wait actually wasn't bad, but they did lose...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For the brunch options alone I would give this place five stars. The coffee is unbelievable and the Challa french toast is the best I've ever had. The 1hr min wait on weekends is not fun. Tables are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The first time I came here was for dinner with a group. I love the building, decor and atmosphere. I had the portobello mushroom burger which was huge and delicious--so big I had to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since this palace has been reviewed more times than I can believe, here is my advice:Bring 3 friends, you'll get a table quicker and you can each order something different and share. Make sure to ask...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm holding out a star until I can try the breakfast. Even if it's a long wait, I am open to giving five stars. Until then, four for you, Mr. Zaftig.I came here with the cousins, both of whom live...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm here every weekend for the best breakfast in the state, not just the town!!! There is nothing on their breakfast menu that isn't fantastic. The service is very friendly, and since I'm a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you can manage to turn a blind eye to the preposterous 2 hour wait on weekends, this is quite possibly the best breakfast in Boston. My weakness? The banana-stuffed French toast dipped in vanilla...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the pastrami here...soooo GOOD. The bread can be a little dry though, but the pastrami more than makes up for it. I also like the bagel chips and dip stuff they give you. I ordered chili fries...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So Zaftig has an article hung in the lobby where it is rated one of the 10 best deli's in the United States. Those reviewers must have only visited delis that called them or something.The good - the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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I went to Zaftigs for the first time this past winter and it was delicious. There was a bit of a wait (hour for lunch time on a weekend), but I can see why the line was so huge. It has a great variety of...
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I will preface this 5 star review with the fact that I haven't been to Zaftigs for brunch. So, my opinion may differ vastly from brunch reviewers.That being said, I heart Zaftigs. I honestly hadn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ooooovvvveeerrrrratttteedddd.long waits for tables, little room to wait inside, super crowded everywhere leaving me to feel in the way no matter what, touristy, pricey for my undergrad wallet, verryy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I definitely agree with most of the previous reviews - the food is excellent but the service is slow. So go for the food and set a low expectation for service :) The Eggs Benedict was awesome, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hadn't ventured over to coolidge corner for food before, so this was a first. The waiters are all lively and charming and go out of their way to make your time at Zaftigs wonderful. Ask for Michael,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftig's is a little pricey, but the food is high quality and the presentation is better than some other places. This place is perfect for people who love Jewish soul food but don't care about...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
can't speak to being at zaftigs, but their delivery is questionable. we ordered a grilled cheese, fries and pancakes.everything, every single bite tasted of fish. inedible.but the fresh-squeezed...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good, but the service is lacking. Maybe I was expecting too much after hearing how much other people loved it. I could eat the bagel chips all day long. My dining partner and I both got...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The host(esse)s lie about the wait. Last time I went, they said 45 mins, and after 1 hour 35 mins we finally got a table. They didn't even acknowledge they screwed us over - no bfast is worth over and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Strangely, I have never waited more than 10 minutes at Zaftig's. And I've always gone on a Saturday. And it's always been packed. Weird.Anyway, I love this place. They sport a unique menu with yummy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews on Yelp, my friend and I decided to give it a shot. We were aware that the lines can get pretty long but a two hour wait is something I wasn't ready for. Then I thought -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place says it wants to be your Jewish mother. I married into a Jewish family more than a decade ago so, I can tell you this place is like no other Jewish mother I've ever met! Hip, modern, and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs is delicious, as most here have said, but a little pricey for a meal. The one thing that I love to death there is their bagel chips and the delectable cream cheese spread they serve with it!...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I can honestly say that I really enjoy eating at zaftig's. I like The bustling crowd, the business, the families, the couples, the studying. But I would never go one a weekend, because I know...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first heard about Zaftigs from a friend who was a server there. She had moved to Boston for a year and fell in love with Zaftigs. There is a great deal of charm to the restaurant - from the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This cozy restaurant puts a New England spin on the deli. It was convenient to the movie theater we were going to, and offers up deli usuals without actually being kosher. My friend's neighbor...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down the most decent diner I've been to since moving to Boston. Their meatloaf melt is great, and their fries are so good.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftig's is to Jewish deli as Taco bell is to Mexican joint.
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs is a great place to come for a Sunday brunch with friends. They make a great bowl of matzo-ball soup and their blintzes are very good as well. This place isn't Kosher so I wouldn't call it a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs is delicious. I always enjoy the food, other patrons and atmosphere. First, the patrons- always a good mix: old couples, students, hipsters, young professionals, etc. If your...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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Wonderful deli, just like home! I miss having a real deli nearby and although this is not close to me it is well worth the drive. They are baby and child friendly! The food is delicious!
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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Zaftig's is one of my favorites places to go for breakfast, especially with a few friends. Although the place is often packed, the hustle and bustle is part of the fun. Even if we have had a short wait, the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's definitely one of those places where it's gotten so much hype, from Boston Magazine to Zagat ratings, that you enter with very high expectations. In the laziest year of my life, I would wake up...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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I've been there a couple of times but I will say that they have a tremendous breakfast menu. The food is delicious, and on time, and the service is great. I'd recommend this place to anyone but the secret's...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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Zaftigs is a wonderful place to go to for any type of food your in the mood for. Moderatly priced things are a big plus to this resturant. Zaftigs is a great place to take kids, and the wait staff is very...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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it's like whole foods (with prices to match) on a much smaller scale. personally, i am not too impressed with the selection or the quality. but i must give props to their sandwhich and the large seating area.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my chopped liver was funky. the half sours were mushy. and my pastrami was way too lean.how they keep 'em coming back is beyond me.
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Somehow I have failed to comment on this place, although I don't know how. Basically, their Challah French Toast is the reason I am alive. Because there is nothing better than Challah bread, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You go to a major sporting event: basketball, baseball, hockey, whatever. When the "star" from the opposing team comes out, you might start the "Overrated! Overrated!" chant with a fun little clap at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've tried this place a couple times and I'm giving a few stars cuz it definitely has a unique menu and portions are good sized, but i didn't personally like the food. I think it's overrated. Fun to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I found Zaftigs by chance while taking a T-riding adventure and randomly deciding to try this stop called "Coolidge Corner." There were so many different restaurants that I was overwhelmed and went...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wish there was a 6-star rating for reviews like these...It's been 2 months since I have been into Zaftigs. I have not taken a vacation or gone on a diet (actually I have). I have not boycotted...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftig: 1. (of a woman) having a pleasantly plump figure. 2. full-bodied; well-proportioned. "alluringly plump, curvaceous, buxom," 1937, from Yiddish zaftik, lit. "juicy," from zaft "juice,"If you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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I went for lunch at Zaftig's last month. My waitress Sherry, was so sweet and a top notch server. I recommend this upscale Deli to anyone who enjoys grade A food and a fabulous friendly atmosphere, due to the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I've never been here without having to wait at least a half an hour for a table, but sometimes we get lucky and score seats at the bar. I love their mimosas and every type of food...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I plotzed.I grew up in NYC being used to Ben's Deli. I was so happy to find Zaftigs. I need a good tongue sandwich on marble rye with mustard every so often. To me it's comfort food. Just like...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So, I am a little disappointed that my fellow Jews are not more disappointed with Zaftigs! We are Jews, we like to eat... a lot! Unfortunately Zaftigs does not hold up the "Jewish" end of being a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so Zaftigs may have been my first meal when I moved here a little over a year ago. I LOVE the reuben with extra sauerkraut, and you can't go wrong with their fries or slaw (and the cold borscht...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Now, I am not Jewish, and on most days, I don't pretend to be. I'll leave judgments of authenticity to other reviewers. I am, however, a paying customer, and I think that entitles me to a meal free of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, the best potato pancakes EVAH!!The servers are always super friendly, and the food is great. Wonderful portions and amazing flavors!Go early in order to get a table as it fills up fast.The...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here with some friends. The service could stand to have people who are a little better at pretending to be at least be complacent with their job if not happy to be there. But please, can't they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs has really good food, and is always consistent. They have a large variety of sandwiches, salads, and breakfast items that are served all day. You can find just about everything you desire on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service was pretty good (it was amazing the first time I went there; not so great the second). The best thing is, they give you bagel chips while you wait, so no more of that turning your head for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I looove Zaftigs. I love the bagel chips they give for you to munch on. I love their knishes. I love their matzoh ball soup because it also has little noodles in it. GREAT mac and cheese. I enjoy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I live within walking distance of Zaftigs so I often stop there for takeout lunch (convenient) and have even braved the hellish lines for brunch on a few occasions. I would give Zaftigs 3.5 stars if...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderful Jewish Brunch restaurant. I am surprised of how much food choices they have. It's a restaurant you can come often and still find some food you want try. I don't eat a lot of sandwiches, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food. Go there off-peak, unless you like standing around in an abyss of people to get a table. The line ranges from:"Elaine, ya gatta see the Bay-bay"stay at home-moms, couples with surly...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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My son loves the crayons and all the excitement Zaftigs offers. It's usually quite busy on the weekends, so be prepared to wait. There's a playground next door to help pass the time and Barnes and Nobles a few...
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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I love the food here! The fast and friendly service makes me and my wife come back to eat here weekly!
menupages.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
How do you make French toast taste like Krispy Kreme donuts sprinkled liberally with crack? I don't know, but the fine people at Zaftigs do. Order the Challa french toast with bananas. I don't know...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I decided to take Friday off to hang with my buds, but all they ever want to do is eat...not too suprising. I hadn't been to Zaftigs in a very long time, I guess my memory of the restaurant is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After seeing the long line of people out waiting in the cold, and the 45 mins we had to wait to get a table, I expected this place to be phenomenal. After getting my food though, I wondered what the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced mediocre food in a kitchy faux Jewish deli.The bagel chips they give you are good with the herb cream cheese. Eat those, get a Dr Brown's, and leave.Seriously, this is COOLIDGE CORNER....
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a reasonably priced restaurant with a good atmosphere. It's hard to find places in this price range with as good of an atmosphere. My guess is that this is why this place is so over-rated....
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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You can't go past the banana stuffed french toast here. It is a delicious breakfast option which is topped with fresh blueberries and strawberries, with maple syrup on the side. The coffee however was not the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. It's very cutsy and I like their little fat woman symbol. The service was fine, not spectacular, not bad. The egg dish with salmon (I forgot what it was called!) was tasty - I would...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Man, this place drives me crazy. Zatfig's is the perfect example of the all-too-common phenomenon of a highly-overrated, very mediocre annoying Boston restaurant. First of all this is not a "Jewish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While the food is pretty standard for any diner/deli place, I do happen to like coming here (during off hours of the day). When it's not busy, the food tastes better, the waitstaff have time to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was really pleasantly surprised by Zaftig's. I've been meandering by the glassy eyed, waiting hordes for several months since I first moved to Coolidge Corner, wondering, "Hmmm, couldn't be that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftig's is really good at most things. Their knishes, for example. Their omelets. Their stuffed french toast. They aren't an authentially Jewish deli - they aren't even Kosher - but that's OK....
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, here's my advice to ensure and enjoyable Zaftig's excursion for you:1) Don't expect a traditional Kosher Jewish deli, both in menu (they serve bacon) and atmosphere (more modern).2) If you're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Zaftigs and miss it now that I have left Coolidge Corner (and Boston for that matter). It is the only place where I have willingly waited over an hour for a table. I especially love the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You might experience a bit of sticker shock the first time you open up the menu and see it's full of $12 and $13 sandwiches, but the food is definitely worth the price. The sandwiches are delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, so-so service. There's always a wait for weekend brunch. Seems like the deli is pretty extensive. However, I've always gone for breakfast food. ThePotato Pancakes with Smoked Salmon is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best Chicken Caesar Salad I've ever had. Unbelievably good food here.
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a solid deli that's been hyped up to be more than it actually is. The food is good, but not great. I've been looking for a really great deli type place, and Zaftig's does not rank. I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first tried this place when I didnt even live here yet, and it is truly the best Morning Breakfast place to visit, but get there early, it is always a wait if you don't.
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated *clap clap clapclapclap*, overrated! This place has gotten so much write-up, I don't need to say much. The service is average, the helpings a bit on the lean side. The flavors are great,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
so I am just momentarily passing through Boston, but we stopped in this place for breakfast the other day. As I sat down at the table, visions of delicious potato pancakes danced in my head... mmmm......
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went back to Zaftig's for the first time in several years, and just didn't get it. The pastrami sandwich was a complete disappointment--for starters it cost around $10, but it contained about one...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Watch out, Bubbie, there's someone fronting on your rep for best matzo ball soup. Tasty broth, fluffy matzo balls, chunks of chicken and vegetables...what more could you ask for??After the soup,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs isnt trying to be the most authentic Jewish Deli in Brookline (in fact i believe most of their food isnt even Kosher) but I believe it has succeeded in becoming one of the best restaurants...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food is expensive, but there's plenty of it. the weekend morning wait is outrageous, but if you show up by nine you'll get a seat. zaftigs is a pretty watered down jewish deli and brunch spot, but...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For breakfast, it was phenomenal. I ordered the omelet with sharp cheddar and apple with their hash browns and it was delicious! They also had this pineapple green tea which i know wasn't their own...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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Chocolate french toast and banana stuffed french toast are both awesome. Go later in the day, or on a weekday if you don't want to wait for an hour , breakfast is served all the time. Great neighborhood,...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I am Jewish, but I can honestly reccomend Zaftigs to everyone, Jews and non-Jews alike! They do however have some kick ass matzah ball soup, potato knishes and noodle kugel! In addition to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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Zaftigs is indeed one of the most overrated restaurants in Boston. The food is unremarkable and the restaurant itself is often filthy. I've been there on multiple occasions, always thinking that just maybe I...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was all in all satisfied with my meal here. My party of 7 was seated in 20 or 30 min. Our waitress was extremely pleasant and brought drinks very quickly. The walnut coffee cake is good, very moist....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With a party of 7 at 11am on a Saturday I expected a long wait, but they quoted us 30mins and had us seated in about 20. The atmosphere feels very "new york" and the people who work there are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ZAFTIC'S BREAKFAST IS AWESOME! IT SAVED MY LOUSY MORNING.What A TERRIBLE MORNING to start a day off. I woke up early craving for Joan Chang's Sticky sticky bun so I drove to South End around 7am...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
"Knish Me!" is one of the t-shirts worn by the waitstaff...and indeed, you can be knished at Zaftig's to your heart's content. This is a fun, relaxed, delicious place for an amazing meal. It calls...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best time to eat at Zaftigs is early, they seem to get slammed at about 9:30a on, and even worse on the weekends.They have really good food, and not so good coffee. Though the menu is slightly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pseudo-Jewish deli food in a fun funky atmosphere. The food's consistently pretty good, but the line's a bit ridiculous, especially on weekend mornings. Some of the omelettes are lackluster, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand what the hype is about this place. All Zaftig's is is a deli with a slightly nicer ambience and jacked up prices. The best part of the meal was the free bagel chips they serve in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice. The decor is cute, and the place has great breakfast/brunch. If you go on the weekends, you will most probably have to wait for an hour. I really like their chocolate french...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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I like Zaftigs. There is always a long wait on weekends, but I use that time...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not a fan! The first time I wasn't crazy about it. So, I gave it a second try and orderd the pastrami and wasn't impressed. I figured it would be extra special but I felt like I could find a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Avoid saturday and sunday brunch like the plague!On other days, it remains busy at all hours. The lighting and art make it a pleasure to sit and eat there.What kills me about Zaftig's is the price....
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hour to two hour wait easily on the weekends :(Beyond biotch hostesses in dire need of mascara who gives you the death stare when inquiring the status of your future table :(Amazing attentive...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really hate deli food, so this so isn't a place I'd normally go. However, on a Friday night when the Sox are taking on the Yankees, you're going to run into trouble getting a seat at the Coolidge...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to be a fan of Zaftig's. I would defend it when people said it got way too loud when packed and had mediocre food. But then I had some memorably bad meals from there and changed my mind...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having never been here for brunch, I can't comment about the hour long waits people have on weekends. I was here on a Wednesday after I got home from the airport. I had been meaning to try this place...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure how authentically Jewish this place is, but the food is delicious, so I really don't care! The decor is funky, service friendly and fast, and menu quite extensive. The prices are also...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Shalom! I made my first ever visit to Zaftig's this morning and was more than impressed. So impressed, in fact, that I have since dubbed it My Official Bi-Monthly Brunch Spot. Zaftig's is just as...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftig's is delicious I went there for the first time on Memorial Day The food is copious and flavorful. Probably not the best place to go if you are on a diet, but if you want to taste Boston's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftig's is pretty bland. It could be because I don't do things like pastrami and corned beef that I don't enjoy the place, but it is really not that great. Service is inattentive and disinterested....
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lots been said here, so the important points:1) Banana stuffed French toast!2) Don't waste your time coming here during the busiest times (Sat/Sun morning, etc.), its just too busy and too chaotic.3)...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I honestly love this place. Their potato pancakes are amazing (homemade applesauce!) and the complimentary bagel chips aren't so bad, either :) Recently, I ordered the Raphel sandwich (basically a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a basic jewish deli- but with some pizazzhave a great selection so really, anyone could be pleased here. great place to bring a family.I loved the green bagel chips and cream cheese they...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really would like to know if there is any other fuss about Zaftigs than the cool name and location... The food is nothing special, and it's so crowded and rushed at all times of the day, it's more...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so this isn't a cheap little mom and pop deli, and it's not traditional Jewish food. What Zaftig's does is take some normal cuisine and some Jewish cuisine and puts a spin on it...and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just ate there for the first time today,and I didn't find it tremendously exciting, but I enjoyed my meal. I liked the bagel chip things they served, the fries were good, and the tuna melt was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I love breakfast food, so this place should be my favorite place. However, sweets are too sweet such as banana french toast, noodle kugel, and cheese blintz. I ordered Zaftig combo and I only feel...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome food.Awesome environment.Awesome everything.Large portions, cheap prices.As many times as I have been here, I can never veer from their grilled cheese sandwich. What? You went to Zaftigs and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since there is no real Jewish deli in Boston, one is forced to go to Zaftig's, which serves pork and has a yuppie decor. However, the food is pretty decent. I'd recommend the potato blintzes and the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
it's all about breakfast. the food is terrific. the art is good. the staff are smart and accommodating. the menu is exceptional. if you want quick service on the weekends, do takeout. . . and quit...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I know nothing about Jewish delis. I do, however, know that the banana stuffed french toast here is the most fantastically perfect hangover meal ever. Most everything else I've had here is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure why I keep ordering from here. Every time I've gone in and every time I've ordered via Dining In, I've been disappointed in the food. Sure, they've got a few things that are great, like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a casual diner ppl, get over the atmosphere and lack of shi shi ness. You might want to ignore the rest of my reviews if appearances and decor seem to top your list of priorities for your dining...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What Zaftig's lacks in appearance it certainly makes up for with food. For breakfast my personal favorite is the banana french toast. Be warned this is practically the size of a loaf of bread. My...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love Zaftig's. One of my absolute favorite places for breakfast. they have an apple cheddar omelete that is great. Solid coffee. I hate the lines on the weekend! But I wait. It's very good....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, this place is over priced (they have cereal and milk for $2...i can go to cvs and buy a plastic bowl, milk and a huge box of cereal for under 5), yes not all of their food is amazing (cereal? who...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs is no frills diner/delicatessen food. I don't think its anything spectacular but it's a good solid brunch if you don't feel like making the trek downtown or to the South End. (Sometimes I feel...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gary has to admit, he's in a fight with Zaftig's. No, you can't slam the food for breakfast. The omlettes are tight (especially the macintosh cheddar) and the coffee is good. Good potatotes. Gary...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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the pastrami here is OK. the brunch service is very good. great eggs and hash. expect a wait on the weekends.
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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great deli food... kid-friendly because it is so busy - no one can hear my baby cry through all the noise... just don't go at peak times because they are a super popular spot... the portions are enormous so...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftig's is pretty good. I've been here for brunch, lunch and dinner, and have always had a good time. I just went back on Saturday for brunch. We were seated after enduring a half hour wait, which I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very good deli fare, breakfast and sandwiches are well done. The meatloaf is excellent. The wait to get seating for brunch is not worth it. But I loathe waiting for a table.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I swear I already wrote a review, but I must be smoking crack again. ANYWAY. I love Zaftigs...because there is something for everyone, no matter how picky the eater. I was there again last night...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftig's is my favorite place to go for a 3pm "breakfast" on my day off. I usually get an omelette (the macintosh apple & sharp cheddar is my favorite -- sooo good!), but their Cobb salad is also...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was back here recently with a friend for brunch. It's been a while so I thought it would be nice to come back to a place I use to frequent. However, even though it was just brunch, I wasn't so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is about as kosher as I am... And with that note, think of this place as kind of a Jewish-delicatessen theme park. If you want high-calorie comfort food, accept no substitute. Breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome breakfast menu. I recommend the banana-stuffed french toast, fruit and cheese blintzes, and the tomato, cream cheese and chive omelet. The coffee is strong, the OJ is fresh-squeezed, the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived in Boston for 20 years and there is something about this location that is cursed, at least for the series of restaurants that have been here and their patrons. There has always been a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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i always enjoy eating at zaftigs. they have a great selection of sandwiches and entrees as well as breakfast dishes. staff is always pleasant and helpful. highly recommended.
judysbook.com - user review - 12/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their mouth watering Reubens make me roll over and beg for mercy, but what's up with the super narrow bathrooms, man -- at least their kids menu is pretty cheap.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I second that Zaftig's is a poser.... I mean, BLT on Hallah?? Please, that's blasphemous. The food is not THAT good: Rubin's is better for Jewish, and Cafe Mirror for breakfast.However, I recognize,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Long, ridiculously slow, aggrivating lines are most likely uoir first encounter at Zaftigs. And then you get to wait forever for your service and eventually your food. The food for the most part is...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Driving home last night we had an urge for gooood take away. Popped into Zaftigs, got an order of Matzo Ball soup, two Hot Pastrami sandwiches, and a knish combo.The sandwiches were piled high with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2006
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went for dinner to skip the breakfast rush on tuesday and it was incredible. the matzo ball soup was good but a little firmer matzo would have been perfect. the stuffed cabbages were a favorite. my boyfriend...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great brunch place after a night of liver punishment at Coolidge Corner. Unfortunately, it's usually packed on Sunday mornings, since other brunchers have the same idea. The wait is totally worth it,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Right on harvard closer to beacon st than comm ave lies a pretty diesel jewish deli called zaftigs. When you enter, the restaurant is really open and lots of tables, clean and smells like good ole...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really love Zaftigs. That being said, I don't think it's necessary to wait for over an hour on a Saturday or Sunday morning. Hit it up during the week for dinner and find yourself some place else...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One meal out of 4 here was good, and that might have been because I was hung over. Completely unimpressive, oversalted, and overpriced deli style food. There are many better places to feed your deli...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We don't go here anymore. The food is okay at best, and often icky (especially the orange juice, which was spoiled each time until I, duh, stopped ordering it); the tables are too big, so you can't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food at this place is decent and the portions are large --I can see why it's always crowded on Sundays for brunch.What I can't see is how a place that lauds itself as a Jewish Deli doesn't even...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We went for a sunday brunch, which was a mistake. We showed up around 12:15 with 6 people and the wait was an hour. This was not the end of the world because we are quite patient people and our last...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought I had posted about Zaftig's, guess not. I really enjoy Zaftigs, but there are definately some not good things about. Last time I went, I found a fly in my water & they were out of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I adore this place!They serve breakfast all day and the menu has lot's of variety to accomodate all tastes. The food is good, i'll defenetely visit again.
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2006
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It's incredible that so many folks will wait hours for mediocrity, high prices, indifferent service. Corned beef was especially mediocre -- all fat trimmed off, dried out, no "taam".
menupages.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I visited Zaftig's for the first time before heading to a friend's house for a poker night. The perfect gastronomical fortification before a long night of drinking! Because we went for dinner and not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Not a bad place for brunch and sandwiches. I 've been lucky and never had to wait more than 10 min. for a seat. I like their beef tounge sandwich!! sounds gross.. but damn good. Their bagle chips...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dunno. The sandwich I had (the Beacon, no corned beef) was pretty good, very meaty, but the challah fell apart (maybe with thicker slices? toasted?). The potato salad was decent but nothing special....
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This food is the food of hungover kings! Their all-day breakfast makes me all-too-happy but the slow service, awful wait and ridiculous system of management on Saturday and Sunday mornings makes me SO...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. The staff is the friendliest ever, the food is AMAZING and the atmosphere is just unbelievable. Even though we waited 45 minutes, the host told us exactly when to come back...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Yelp I knew exactly what I wanted to order when I was finally seated at Zaftig's [after just 30/40 minute wait for late Sunday brunch for 2]. It was no disappointment: I echo the other Yelp...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Aside form the fact that the staff have the coolest t-shirts on lwith phrases like "knish me," on them....the menu here is fantastic. If I were ever to have an adorable little Jewish grandma that...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's not a lot to dislike about a place whose slogan is "Let us be your Jewish Mother." There's also not much to dislike about french toast stuffed with bananas. Zaftig's is a great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftig's...there is absolutely no reason why they should have great coffee, but I go here sometimes just for my caffeine fix. When the line isn't an hour long in the middle of the afternoon (which it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2006
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Great Coffee! Great Food! Love this place. Only wish it were closer. Breakfast / Lunch never had a bad meal here. My favorite is the Banana Stuffed French Toast. Everyone I bring here leaves happy. Service is...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zaftigs is a great place to get a lot of food at a great price. I went there the other night with my friend and we both had sandwiches, which neither of us were able to finish. Instead of bread they...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
love the breakfast options but absolutely hate the wait. go on a weekday instead.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, so good but such a long, long wait.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2006
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Zaftig's serves great deli and comfort food. If you need a meal as good as your mom makes, this is the place to go. It's also a great place to people watch.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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I would have rated this higher had I not had to fight against fruit flies to see who would get my meal first. GROSS!! I know that it's summer, but c'mon! I've been out to eat at a lot of other places recently...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best breakfast in the area.the potato pancakes are amazing,make a reservation when you can it fills up fast
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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Good food and the the waitress was extremely friendly. Try some of the specialy dishes here. It's usually very crowded during their peak hours, so try and get there early.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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Okay, strictly vegetarian it isn't, but I love Zaftig's in Coolidge Corner. Any time of day, their food is delicious. In fact, now that I've mentioned it, I am craving some challah french toast! I'm a...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have no idea why people love this place so much. I have always received terrible service, the food is fine (I remember the french toast being good, but that ain't so hard to fuck up), the ambiance...
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