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For three star American, try Centre Street Cafe in the Greater Boston area. This place is located in the Jamaica Plain area. It's known for its eclectic offerings. The menu is good. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. This restaurant features brunch, breakfast, and lunch. This place is handicap accessible. People who have eaten here found the food delicious, always really great, and outstanding.
2.0 of 5 stars.
I was so excited about this place, first, because so many people rave about it, and second, because they had vegan options for brunch! I can definitely see why this place garners such fans...if you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, something must be wrong with me (in addition to all the stuff I already know about), because I've never been to Centre St Cafe for brunch. BUT, I have been there for dinner and love it. We've...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I were really impressed. We have a hard time finding a restaurant we both like. He wants a chill accepting atmosphere, servers that don't interrupt if he's deep in conversation, and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based on dinner only.I really wanted to love this place based on the local concept and the fact that they have a few vegan offerings on their regular menu, but ultimately, the food was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
One thing I have zero patience for in a restaurant is lines...especially when its brunch time and I haven't had a proper meal in 17 hours after a long morning of sleeping in. As the hypoglycemia sets...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets 5 stars for breakfast/brunch, but only 3 for dinner. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable, everything you want in a JP mainstay. I also give them props for doing the whole...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here are my thoughts:1. YUM2. YUMMY3. YUMM-O!!! Hate to include a Rachael Ray quote but - oh well!Had a lovely brunch here with some pals on Sunday. Get their early or you will be standing...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went around 7:30 on a Thursday night and they were about half full. They seated us quickly, handed us menus and poured us waters. The menu looked very good, plenty of vegetarian options. I ended...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Seeing that all the yelper love this place I had high expectations. I saw that serve locally-grown products which I'm a big supporter of so I was really excited to try them out. We went to Centre...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's JP. It's crazy popular. It's brunch.If you're interested in experiencing that, don't hesitate to take a spot in the perpetual line outside Centre Street Cafe, where they'll let you come in,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I first went here it was for brunch and it was great. I had the eggs benedict and they were perfect. Good sized portions. The staff was excellent and fast. A few friends and I went here for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
get the crab cakes...1) The food was simple, clean, and delicious. I got the chicken salad wrap and I was pleasantly surprised at the perfect amount of mayonnaise/dressing. The chicken was carved...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast here is so good. But every once and in awhile I go for dinner. I'm lured in by the fact that there aren't any lines for dinner, and they use a lot of local foods. Their salads are always...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been for brunch. Every time it's been a hit. But, beware, some items are phenom (today's egg benedict special w/asparagus and chive hollandaise) while the truck stop was just so so. The...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My husband and I had previously only been here for brunch and were used to waiting in the long line that forms outside on the weekends. We found ourselves in JP on a Thursday evening and decided to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What more could an unpretentious, transplanted vegetarian from Ohio really ask for?A couple of friends of mine are in town this weekend and while I'm not their primary means of entertainment and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to write to improve my rating because I did get a response from the owner with an apology (the waiter was wrong and overcharged us) and offering to make it up to us. The beers are $4.95, not...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been there a dozen or so times, and it's always at least "pretty good." Brunch, especially, is a winner. Whether or not you wait 20 minutes or walk right in seems to be a crapshoot, but if it's nice...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Certain breakfast items are great-- some are so-so. I recommend the waffles. (fantastically delicious)... but then I had bad pancakes here (though brownie points for real maple syrup). Also, the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly my favorite place in the Boston metro area. I probably eat there weekly. Reading some of the reviews, I'll admit the price is a few bucks higher than some of the local competition,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Simple and tasty brunch with plenty of fresh fruit. On my weekday trip to Boston there was no line at all. The healthy sounding scramble I had actually tasted good, to my pleasant surprise. If...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First off: watch whatever you put on your seatback in the winter: they have electric baseboard heaters that WILL damage your clothing/purse/etc.I have always enjoyed brunch- the food is terrific, Mark...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome tiny spot wit inventive breakfast and dinner creations! The service is just awesome! The guy there (think he part owns tis place) is probably one of the nicest guys I have ever met and he...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If it wasn't for the friendly staff, I would only give this place 2 stars. The great thing about Center Street is the fresh fruit, and a plethora at that! When you get fruit on your french toast,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great brunch (though I do not think I would wait 30 minutes in the dead of winter for it ever again), great dinner, great for a date, great for just wine or wine and desert, great 1/2 caraffe of red,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great, the guy who manages it is greater - he works the door, the tables, and has a supportive and praising management style with the employees. It's worth the wait in line, but just go...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best place in JP as far as brunch, slightly ahead of Sorellas because the wait is shorter and you don't have to rush to get here before they close. That being said order the cuban...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a gazillion times or so and even when the line is long it's a good time. Just go on in and grab yourself a fantastic cup of coffee while you wait, they don't mind. And really, it's very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I avoided Centre Street Cafe for YEARS because I was afraid of the lines and also because I was skeptical that any brunch could beat out the incredibly expansive menu at Sorella's. Well, I've now...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have an unhealthy obsession with Center St.... particularly the strata. But I'll rave about that in a minute...Came here maybe a year and a half ago; was meeting a friend and I was late and lost...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Corn-Oatmeal waffles with "piled with tons of fresh fruit" says it all. Like any loyal JP-er, I often struggle with the Centre St Cafe vs. Sorrella's conundrum, and as a consequence tend to rotate the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast ever? I beg to differ.The Center Street Cafe has a great atmosphere and a really, really awesome staff. Really friendly, efficient, and lovely people - seriously, they were my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My fiance and I have experienced brunch here twice with mixed reviews, but after having lunch here a few days ago I will never return. We started off by sharing a bowl of Potato/Leek soup that lacked...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best breakfast ever. Ever.Yes, there is a wait, but you can get started on coffee. Who doesn't love coffee?If you arrive at 8:45, you will definitely be seated when the restaurant opens at 9. The...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally went to this mother fucker. I have to say it wasn't what I was expecting. That's neither good nor bad. Kind of the like the 3rd album of {insert band} that didn't quite suck, but wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The line outside on weekend mornings is a testament to how good this place is. The portions are Michael Phelps-approved, so us mere humans should definitely share. Some of Boston's best pancakes,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here with friends before teh J.P. open studios. I loved it!I saw on the door that they won an award for being friendly. So true, and SO appreciated in this town -- most of the brunch places I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an excellent weekend brunch place to go to. The food is delicious, made with all kinds of local organic foods, which is good for me cause most of my friends are hardcore hippies and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had some sort of mexican dish here that was good, it began with a T but I don't know how to spell it and I am too lazy to google it right now. It has a nice warm atmosphere and the Host guy is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday brunch is the best here but seriously, you need to be ready to wait in the line that forms every weekend. Mark, the host/server/gatekeeper of the CafA� is awesome and gets you in as soon as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally got around to dealing with the line that you see outside every weekend. Don't know how the crowd standing in that line had any appetite, seeing as their mouths were already stuffed with their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. It has the most delicious food ever. I don't mind waiting in line because you can get coffee and Mark (the most awesomest handsome super waiter ever) comes out and says hello. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for lunch with dh and was instantaneously back in California. I thought I would never have good guacamole again -- boy was I wrong! The half mexican BLT and a cup of the curried vegetable...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't believe we've only come here twice in 9 years. But in our defense, that's because we spent the first 7 years living in Cambridge, and rarely crossed the river. But now we live in Boston, and I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My mom and I go here whenever she visits me at work. Weekend brunch is a massive-serving, amazing-local-produce affair. Everything is delicious! Great vegetarian options. A little cramped where the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is another special place for me. I'd heard about Centre St. from some snotty roommates I used to have and I didn't want any part of something that they would like. But it turns out that it's...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast is yummy. Don't try the mushroom burger (veggie burger), it's pretty non flavorful. Chips and salsa is AWWWWESOME with fresh salsa from local tomatoes, Vermont cheese and not one, but TWO...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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I have never been disappointed by this place. Food is always amazing, and for the price is ALWAYS fresh, cooked perfectly, and of course tastes better because they support local farmers. I would eat there...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is delicious, the staff is very personable, and the service is superb. Awesome.
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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I love Centre Street brunch! I wish I were there right now! As others have said the food is fresh and the portions are large. This includes the Mimosas! They are huge! I also recommend the breakfast banana...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced. Bland food. Cramped space. Long wait. Frankly, I don't get the appeal AT ALL.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When your middle aged father lives in a way cooler neighborhood than you, perhaps it's time to question some of your life choices. Nah, why be over-analytical and morose, let's just eat pancakes!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for brunch with a friend this past Saturday. I thought it was the cat's ass. Ok, yes there is a line. However, we only waited about 20 minutes for a table to open up and they gave us cups...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am very dissapointed by my french toast experience here -NOT GOOD. Maybe it's because it's made with sourdough?...well it really didn't do it for me, and 3 other people with me felt the same- I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OK.I've read all the reviews on here, and frankly, I think most people here are missing the point of the Cafe.Can we just talk about Mark for a second? the amazingly funny and personable (can we say...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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We love their food and the staff is very accommodating to kids. They had a highchair for us when we went. And they are less crowded if you go around 5 for dinner rather than later in the evening. Even the...
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok. I get it. JP is very hip, and that's why I love it - but COMMON! There are sooo many places to brunch in JP, why go there!? Why wait in that ridiculous line every weekend?I haven't eaten meat for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Centre Street Cafe is my most favorite brunch place ever. I have dreams about the Cuban Scramble, it is just that good.I don't get the people that are bitching about the wait, there is a wait because...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I seriously nearly wept with joy over the french toast last weekend. This is the best brunch food I have ever had, bar none. Go early and avoid the line. The staff are all fun and friendly, though...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Best brunch in boston using organic locally sourced wholesome goodness? Sure, I'll drive down to JP for you.And fight off other hungry drivers for parking spots.And stand in the cold for 30mins. Yes I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place!Centre Street Cafe is small, and you'll likely have to wait outside for a while on the weekends for brunch, but it's very worth it in my humble opinion. The food is A M A Z I N G! I've...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I fear that writing this review may cause my blood pressure to rise alarmingly, so I'll try to be brief.*They have ropes outside to hold in the line of people waiting to get inside this Jamaica Plain...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is where people that respond well to the idea of waiting in line for breakfast/brunch/lunch on weekends go. I am not one of these people and have never waited in line here but have walked past...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
"I've done breakfast in the South End, I wanna try something new...and by lesbians...lesbians do the best brunch."I try to avoid using the phrase "it's just not my scene", because, even though it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very fun spot, very local. Centre Street is definately worth a trip, and is a good date spot, with great waitstaff and plenty of ecclectica to talk about. But word to the wise: order in pairs by...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have had dinner from center street cafe several times, to eat there & for take out. I gave them so many chances because I really wanted to like them. I like the idea of using local organics etc....
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The line looks long, but it moves at a good clip, despite being so small inside. The door guy/waiter/owner(?) is always there and is absurdly friendly. He's so good-natured and fun, he makes the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best place to go for brunch on the weekends. Absolutely delicious choices with an emphasis using fresh & local ingredients. Owner & waitstaff are super friendly and quick. Can be a long wait but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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still one of the best brunches in boston, if you can get deal with the long lines! i recommend getting there just before the 3pm closing and there's usually less of a wait. uses mostly locally grown...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are coming here for brunch, be prepared to wait - outside. When my friend and I went, it was quite a chilly day. Luckily, we only had to wait about 5-10 minutes before being seated. Once you...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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We had heard such great hings about this place, and wanted to try somewhere new. We were the first customers in on a Monday night, were greeted very warmly by the staff, but then oddly enough with 4-5 servers...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistent. I'll try new places that pop up but keep going back here because I always know what I'm getting. Good food (and lots of it), quickly by friendly folks. The wait is never really as long as...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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Wonderful, diverse menu offering fantastic food! They have high chairs for the little ones, and the staff is so accommodating. They asked us if we wanted them to bring over an egg right away for our little...
lilaguide.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were looking for takeout but didn't want pizza or subs, Chinese, or other Asian foods. I've seen lines out the door for Center Street Cafe on the weekends for the brunch, so when it was suggested...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After wondering around JP and founding a $20 dollar bill I decided to have lunch here mainly because I haven't been there in a long time and I was really hungry. It is a nice little place, cozy and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The wait for brunch here does suck, but it's worth it. Go in and get a cup of coffee to enjoy while you're waiting. Then get your ass back in line, freeze for a bit, and the reward will be that much...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch has been consistently tasty. I think they were at their peak '03-05 but still on top of their game. They are esp known for a more southwestern-ish/slightly mexicanish style. Went there...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
In short:The food tastes good. The wait for brunch is horrendous. I can't say that the food is worth the wait. That is all.
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sunday brunch in JP - it always comes down to Sorella's or Centre Street. either way, you'll wait in line for about half yr life. but i always prefer to stand in line here because their "slacker's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It was okay. Alright, I'm lying, dinner there was bad.We ordered the crab cakes, which had pretty good flavor, but were made with shredded crab meat (blah) and served with what tasted like thousand...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to Centre Street Cafe quite a few times. The wait for brunch isn't horribly long and they don't lie about wait times like some establishments I've been to do. I recommend going wicked...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My new Yelp friend V. was nice enough to pick me up for the Milky Way event and bring me to the Centre Street Cafe for a quick dinner beforehand. Everything on the menu looked tasty, and lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Salsa Cheddar Biscuits!!!!!! This place would earn 5 stars for this amazing creation even if nothing else!I love this hip JP brunch locale for so many reasons:1. The owner is always working there and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a discovery! I found this place after spending a whole day at the aboretum, and it really hit the spot. I would recommend sticking with the stir-fries. After that, the food becomes very pricey...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best thing going for this place is that you can feed three people with one order. I swear they use a dozen eggs for each plate. Unfortunately, people sometimes want to eat different things, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Had brunch there the other day and was pleasantly surprised by the number of vegan options, the HUGE portions and the fresh and high-quality ingredients. My dish was a little bland, but not bad at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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Whether for a casual dinner or Sunday morning brunch, Centre Street Cafe is a perfect neighborhood restaurant. The atmosphere is comfortable yet professional; the restaurant's philosophy is to treat its...
menupages.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Had brunch there the other day. Relatively short wait, no more than 10 minutes which was fine. The food was good, I won't say excellent, but really very decent Brunch fare. For what I had a vegan...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just ate here for the first time this week, and had a great experience. There was no wait (it was mid afternoon on a weekday). I love that they serve breakfast items later in the day!!The coffee was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really cannot understand the attraction of Centre St. Cafe. After a few weeks of skeptically eyeing it as I walked by my Girlfriend and I finally went in. Our table was sticky with some dried...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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I don't know what people see in this place, except for possibly the scene. The food is definitely only average or below, mostly just boring and waaayyyyyy overpriced. I went in on an off hour to try it out...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Centre St. Cafe is an excellent choice for food regardless of if you are going for brunch, lunch, or dinner. The food is mostly locally-grown or organic. I would say that I've had friends eat here and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It took me a long time to get to Centre St. Cafe because I (like many others) had walked/ridden/driven by so many times and seen a long line out the door. Finally we decided to give it a whirl and to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have yet to visit Centre Street for its infamous brunch. I'm not much of a wait-in-liner, but I will do so eventually. I went here for dinner on a cold rainy Saturday right before Mike and I moved...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh gosh, it's been a looooooooooong time since I've been here. But I remember really loving the brunch. I used to get some belgium waffle concoction and the carnivore husband of mine had to dig deep...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
been coming here since i was 15. i bring my ny relatives, who are afraid i've turned yuppy, and even these diner purists are believers in this small 60's-commune-like brunch joint. maybe i Am a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We LOVE these guys. Haven't been in awhile but Mark (the man) & friends are the best, great service & incredibly nice people. We stumbled in here when we got heaps of attitude from the little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
gag me with a spoon.no, it's good the first few times but it quickly looses it's appeal.I say the gag me with a spoon just cause there is a waitress who has the best vallygirl speech evah!
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! The only reason that I am not giving it 5 stars is because of the wait and getting there easily by public transportation. But the food- the brunch is incredible! The multigrain...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place a lot. I like the super casual and friendly atmosphere and people. The food is good, though the menu rarely changes and is somewhat limited, it's all good and on the healthy side....
yelp.com - user review - 03/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is fresh and delicious and the host is the BEST!
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2007
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the staff at Centre Street Cafe were very accommodating to our newborn... helped with getting us an accessible table... great food for hungry breastfeeding moms... they're always helpful and accommodating to...
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Every Saturday or Sunday morning that I drive past this place there's a line out the door. "Man that food must be the shit." I always mutter to myself. I keep telling myself that I have to try this...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best brunch ever. bar none. omelets, strata, cornmeal pancakes, california sunrise, potatoes santa cruz...nothing we've eaten there has been less than stellar. the crowd is generally chill and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Way...way way way way way........overpriced, but....the brunch food is fresh, organic, and flavorful. I got some kind of artichoke bread with eggs. I'm not sure what the technical name of this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Salisbury steak came with some delicious mashed potatoes and broccoli... and I am a regular broccoli hater so that is really saying something. The steak was just alright, somewhat bland and I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This review has nothing to do with the food..I wouldnt know I didnt have any since I made my way through boston to get to JP on A sat morning to find the place, and when I got there is was CLOSED for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2006
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This JP institution is a great treat for brunch. The portions are gigantic so enter with an empty belly. This place is always hopping, although I have only visited Centre Street Cafe for it's famous brunch....
citysearch.com - user review - 06/26/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good food but not worth the wait to get in. Kinda dirty and dumpy inside though (floor, tables, and chairs, need a good scrubin.) Kudos for using organic and VT products. The menu price reflects the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Never had brunch, so I feel confident leaving a 5 star review.What can I say that everyone else hasn't already said?Well, Centre Street Cafe's incredible eats introduced me to tastebuds I didn't even...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2006
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The food is fabulous. I don't even think they have a highchair, but with older kids might work out. The wait can be rough.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really small and always a wait for breakfast but always worth it. A full and delicious regular menu and an always changing list of specials. Lovely, fresh, locally grown veggies and you can taste...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2006
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Breakfast and Brunch are fabulous. It is a but pricey though but well worth it for the yummy food. However, the dinner menu is also expensive and not as good as the breakfast menu. I had a 26 dollar steak...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute Cafe, nice waiter. I had the cuban plate which was good but the plaintains could have been softer, orange juice was freshly squeezed. Overall nice atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I might have to re-rate my reviews. THE STRATA SERVED AT THIS PLACE HAS BEEN MENTALLY TATTOOED TO MY TOUGUE. There is nothing like an egg casserole made with bread soaked in cream and butter and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2005
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1.0 of 5 stars.
i only went one time, but i was served two flour tortillas, cut into triangles...with a piece of herb and one cooked shrimp inside each one. simple organic? or a good hearty laugh. i won't go...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only thing that keeps Centre Street Cafe from being 5 stars is the wait. The food is wonderful! They use fresh organic ingredients, and the menus is inventive and tasty. SO tasty. I think it's the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to dine, the ultimate neighborhood spot! Casual and fun, and the employees act more like friends! The head waiter on the weekend is hilarious, energetic like no other, and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM is all i have to say. Big, fresh portions of delish veggie fare. Worth the wait in line for weekend brunch.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2005
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The Centre Street Cafe in JP is one of the best places, in my opinion, in the city to get brunch. Get there early, as the line gets very long to get in if you show up too late. They cafe has coffee ou...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/21/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Zagat likes them and so do I. CSC has a constantly rotating menu of original spins on familiar dishes with combinations of ingredients as delcious as they are often surprising. Moderately priced...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2005
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The staff at Centre Street Cafe were very accommodating to our newborn. We still had to wait in a long line like everyone else, but they helped with getting us an accessible table and helped us with our bag....
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/28/2005
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We've been going to Centre St since way before the baby, and they're always helpful and accomodating to us and other parents.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/12/2005
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Food is fantastic but it was difficult to move the strollers around the small dining area. They are required (by the Fire Dept) to put the strollers in the back and have you use a high chair or put car seat on...
lilaguide.com - user review - 08/06/2004
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Centre Street Cafe has the best brunch in Boston. It is served until 3:00 on both Saturday and Sunday. The portions were huge and super-fresh. I had the blueberry banana pancakes and my boyfriend had the...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2003
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This is probably my favorite restaurant ever. We lived in JP for years and ate their all the time. The brunch is heavenly, the waffles with fresh fruit piled high, the salmon/egg thing was amazing, the owners...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2002
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scrumptious specials!
epinions.com - user review
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the 28 seats at centre street cafe turn over like hotcakes. with each turn comes a different face: hippies, grandmas, yuppies, artists, civil servants, non-english speakers. theyire all part of what makes...
gayot.com - user review
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Great food and great service. The potato and mushroom stew is out of this world. Also, watch the menu for the coconut seafood stew- unbelievably delicious. I just wish it would appear on the menu more often. ...
boston.com - user review
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I love this place! They know me by name and already know what I will order-the staff is friendly and the food is great!
boston.com - user review
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this diminutive cafe prides itself on the fresh, organically grown produce it uses in its menu items. but, itis not one of those granola places where you are served bird-sized portionsorather, the helpings are...
10best.com - user review
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this is the place for sunday morning brunch! everything on the menu is good, the service is great, you'll enjoy the funky music-what more could you ask for? there will be a line, and you will have to wait...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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it's impossible not to love j.p's funky and fun hangout, where neighborhood residents pack the tables and local artwork fills the walls. the eclectic menu veers from ethnic inspirations like spicy cream-sauced...
fodors.com - user review
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I'll side with everyone. Breakfast is always great and worth the wait. We have yet to be let down by anything on the menu. It helps to be a regular or look cool. When I show up with an eclectic band of...
boston.com - user review
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We come here pretty often for breakfast which is always amazing - strada, potatoes santa cruz, breakfast sundae, all make you dream of coming back. We just visited for lunch for the first time, and my partner...
boston.com - user review
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locals flock to this eight-table neighborhood haunt with an open kitchen and a vegetarian bent...
epinions.com - user review
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the focus here is on veggies, fish, and poultry. an upbeat place, with paintings on the walls and uncovered tables. the weekend brunch is phenomenal...
bostonmagazine.com - user review
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responsible and healthy without overlooking flavor...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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www.worstofboston.com will never see this place on its lists. it is fantastic. try their brunch... ... the rest of the meals are good. Not as good as brunch by any stretch of the imagination, but they are...
openlist.com - user review
Centre St. is one of the best and "true" neighborhood restaurants in the city. I suspect that posters who think that the service is poor are used to overprocessed "eggs" and spacious booths for their fat butts...
boston.com - user review
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healthful fare...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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centre street cafe is a great little spot - funky, tiny and the food is delicious. if memory serves, there is only seating for about 8-10 people, and that is crowded. that said, the food is fresh, flavorful...
amazon.com - user review
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One of my favorite neighborhood restaurants in all of Boston. Great for any meal. Nicest people, laid-back atmosphere yet food is high quality. Absolutely free of snobbery.
boston.com - user review
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This is a casual & crunchy cafe that exemplifies Jamaica Plain's Centre Street neighborhood. The breakfast/brunch offerings are delectable, but you're sure to find a salad or sandwich that will please for...
openlist.com - user review
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