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Rustic Italian Cuisine in Historic converted Fire Station
Not your average burger joint. There is nothing we won't try!
5.0 of 5 stars.
My mom loves me but if she ever disowned me, I'd run into the arms of The Neighborhood Restaurant. Eating at the Neighborhood Restaurant is like eating at my mom's house. She makes way too much food...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Neighborhood is by far my favorite brunch spot in Somerville/Cambridge. Is this place going to be the best food you have ever had? No, I certainly cannot say that. But I'm giving it 5 stars...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite brunch place in Boston. Granted, once I found it, I immediately ceased my quest for brunch, so I might be less familiar with the competition than some. Nevertheless, I'm devoted....
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They definitely have really big portions. The food is okay. Nothing special. This place is pretty dirty though. I will not be going back.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give this place more than three stars, but after hearing about it for so long, I was not blown away when I finally got there. The ambiance is supposed to be charming, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How much brunch can you eat for $12? Go here to find out and you wont be disappointed.
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Big portions of solid breakfast food for not too much money. A great "neighborhood" atmosphere. Nice staff members. What else to you want?
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After my first time here, I was so stoked on the cream of wheat and so happy to be eating outside that it took going back another 3 times or so before I realized how medicore the rest of the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
"A lot for a little!" "Quantity over quality!" If these are you mantras, you will be happy at this little joint. But dare I say it, their brunch is not very tasty. With your main dish, they...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was recommended this by my fellow Ravelry.com knitters. I looked up the review on Yelp and off I went went. Well, this morning was our first trip and... let's just say - we'll be back!!! Amazing!...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I would have so many amazing things to say about The Neighborhood Restaurant except over 140 people have already said it... the place is GREAT. I love the brunch, the people, the location, the little...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten breakfast at a lot of restaurants. Not so much because I like it, no, more so because my husband does, which means by default I am an experienced breakfast eater. Diners, restaurants,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You will be given more food than you could ever possibly eat. That's a given. A breakfast at the Neighborhood is the equivalent of a Carb Bomb.The food keeps coming, too.You will also meet some...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Brunch, brunch, and more brunch. There is definitely a reason this has a line on Saturday and Sunday mornings, starting with the complimentary muffins and coffee they give to people waiting outside...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for breakfast with my dad today. I had eggs benedict, and it was superb. This was the best breakfast I've had in months. The portions were great, and coffee/orange juice are both a given....
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the positive reviews about this place my daughters and I decided to make the drive from Winchester and give it a try. While we often drive to Kelly's diner in Ball Square, we needed a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is phenomenal. I went for the first time this morning for brunch and could not have enjoyed it more. The set is such that you place your name and number of people in your party on a clip...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Well, seeing I live down the street I went over there after reading all these reviews. It was damn good!Since I went at 7 AM it wasn't crowded but it got busy by the time I left, around 7:45. Service...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH my darling... I miss you so, so much!Every time I venture back to E. Massachusetts, I try to make it for Sat/Sun brunch.Such delights that abound! The whipped cream of wheat, swirled to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best breakfast joint in Somerville - hands down. This quaint little Portuguese-American restaurant/bakery has been my absolute favorite breakfast stop since I first discovered it about 2 years...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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Great breakfast, plain and simple. I little tough to get it as it isn't too close to any t stops, but worth the long walk to short cab ride from Central Sq. The "Portugese Breakfast" was amazing. I can't wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so out of this world, even the bathroom has some serious flair-- tall people beware.During my visit to Boston, my bee eff eff took me here twice for breakfast. VERY generous portions,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Before moving to Cambridge I used to get up early in the morning, catch the C-line to Cleveland Circle where I would then catch the 86 bus to Union Square. Why, one might very legitimately ask, would...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Until this year, I had the privilege of living a few blocks from the Neighborhood. The line is long, but it just makes you that much hungrier and all the happier to get inside and eat. On a cold day,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We come here often for Sunday brunch. All the specials are generally quite good, and the atmosphere is warm even when the weather isn't. As somewhat of an old-timer here, I thought I'd share a few...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I hate crowds, waiting in line, small spaces, cream of wheat and breakfast. Only their cream of wheat didn't turn me.
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend that I was visiting brought me here on a very snowy day in December. The cream of wheat stuff is great! It's a small place, but cute. The menu is kinda a fusion version of American...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This really is as good as it gets. When I go to visit my family and friends in somerville / boston, I must go here. Weekends, the wait is long but in the summer , you wait outside and they set up...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, I know, a 3-star in an ocean of high-ratings. Hear me out. Here's my thing with the Neighborhood. I normally *love* this place. Tons of food, excellent bread, pork chops and cream of wheat to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cream of wheat I never knew I could love you so! Why oh why can I never make you at home the way I had you at the neighborhood! I've had issues with eating for the past year or so but I have to say...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great Food Interesting Ambiance = one of my absolute favorite breakfast places!
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
a normal person would not assume that cream of wheat be a religious experience. that person would be wrong. The Neighborhood does things with cream, lemon, cinnamon and supposedly wheat that makes...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the kind of local brunch spot I like to hit again and again. I've had the berry french toast and the eggs benedict here, and they were both well-executed although not stellar home runs by any...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Earth-shatteringly good food served in Imaginationland. First, opt for the cream of wheat over the fruit. The NR&B's version (an adventure in sweetness, creaminess, and heat) will make you forget any...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Two eggs the way you like them, cream of wheat, orange juice, coffee, fish cake, meat cake, salmon salad, portugese sausage, rice, beans, and a stick of butter with a small layer of toast -- if you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quick summary if you don't want to read this whole review:-Go early-Go hungry-Do try the toast... it's real fresh Portuguese bread... MMmmmm!-They're CASH ONLY so hit the ATM-If you're over 5'7",...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
picture this:brightly painted picnic tables under a festive terrace of grape vines with all the coffee you can drink and FREE juice! juice is never free! food is great, plentiful and cheap. and yes......
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so this place is NOT horrible, but from what people have told me I definitely expected MUCH better. As a small business owner myself I am always aware of great customer service vs. mediocre. We...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Local Portuguese restaurant which makes me homesick from when I lived in New Bedford. Although due to my dietary choices, my options are limited here, breakfast is a must for a first time diner. The...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Neighborhood Restaurant is the Somerville version of Zaftigs in Brookline. This brunch place has cheaper dishes that includes free fruit, coffee, strudel, and dessert from their bakery. The actual...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had a good feeling the second I saw the old school sign out front. Then I saw the fun patio umbrellas and the grapevine-covered patio and I was downright giddy. Luckily, it didn't disappoint....
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Waited forever. Am a huge fan of cream of wheat. Finally got there and everything tasted like dishwater. Seriously. I almost puked. I don't know what's going on in there, but someone should notify the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was very popular, so there was a 20 minute wait.4 stars - For knowing how to appreciate breakfast. Breakfast should be a feast, and as such, the amount of food should be abundant.-1 - The amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is mine and my entire family's favorite breakfast place in the city (with the takeout omelets from the S&S a close second)I love how they give u Juice, Coffee, Fruit/creamOfWheat, and Portuguese...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Snippets of conversation from Neighborhood Restaurant, Saturday morning, September 13, 2008:"Are those grapes and vines hanging above us on the patio real? They can't be...no...if they were there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
With all the 4 and 5-star reviews, I couldn't wait to try this place. Yes, the cream of wheat was yummy. But the orange juice was so tiny! No water was served. No other beverages beside coffee. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last Sunday, two friends out of town spent the weekend and after a long night prior, we decided a good hearty brunch was in order. Well after waiting over 45 minutes I assured my friends it was worth...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This may be the best place to have brunch in the summer or spring. I love the outdoor patio. Love the grape vines. Love the triple berry whole wheat pancakes and the veggie omelet that I had.And it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the waffles. Super slow service on Saturday and Sunday mornings, however. Long ass wait.
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMG SO GOOD.Yes, the cream of wheat is legendary and delicious. Try it, you'll like it!Everything else is good. I had the corned beef hash. Mmmm...The portions are generous, so come hungry.Service was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eat breakfast in a patio covered by grapes vines Fill your mouth with waffles and sweet cream of wheatStep into a Portuguese breakfastbite by bite
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Edited because: looks like they no longer serve dinner here! Hooray, now it's perfect again!
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Portugest breakfast!!! Meat, Meat, Meat, and more Meat... I love this place, there are lots of fond memories hanging out all night in Boston and waking up to go get breakfast at the neighborhood....
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All you people with regular job type jobs really get screwed. Play hooky one beautiful cool summer morning, and come for breakfast under the grapevines without the hustle and bustle. Let me tell you,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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I know EVERYONE loves this place, and there is always a huge line every...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I walked in to NR on Friday after 1pm. All the tables outside were taken but there was no line. I waited about 15-20 minutes then a person right next to me left. I grabbed the table and sat there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for the value of this place alone. I've been for brunch and most recently, I tried their dinner. Dinner here is a VERY limited menu. I had the paella. It wasn't the best paella I've ever...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It amazes me what sheep people are. Everyonse says it's good, so it must me. First, they tell you the wait is 10 minutes, but you don't get seated for 1 hour. The place is FILTHY! The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super good. The old standby.I actually am glad I have a job. Or otherwise I could justify going here every morning and would get really fat.For not much money.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I joined Yelp just to write this review. The Neighborhood gets such good reviews that my boyfriend and I decided to give it a go...much to our dismay. I was happy to wait 35 minutes for a table in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What's better then eating yummy breakfast outdoors under a roof of grape vines? You almost forget for a moment that you are in Somerville! I recommend getting there no later then 9am or you may have a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here for brunch indoors and outdoors and feel like now I can write a proper review. Obviously the food was great the first time and I was willing to return for the outdoor experience.The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Go go gadget: cream of wheat. After being in a relationship with a breakfast man for months and months, I had the opportunity to try many of Somerville's, Cambridge's and Allston's breakfast locals....
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I decided to try this place out after reading the stellar reviews on Yelp. I really didn't know what to expect, but this place is the truth.We were able to get onto the patio after just a short wait....
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Order one side dish of linguica and one order of cream of wheat. Combine. Breakfast Heaven.Oh and everything else on the menu is good too, but skip on the side of fruit. Oh and if you order an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Why I love The Neighborhood...*Going in for breakfast & coming out so full that you don't have to eat again until dinner.*The creamiest pappas (cream of wheat).*"Patio seating" under their grape vine...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now that summertime is right around the corner i find it appropriate to share with all ya'll of the utter splendor that is the Neighborhood. So what does this amazing brunch spot have to do with...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think The Neighborhood is the perfect brunch place. Their brunch is simply amazing. It's definitely not fancy, but the food hits the spot, and the prices are great. The name is also perfect....
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A good friend recommended that we arrive early for Sunday breakfast, since the restaurant gets crowded by 9-9:30 am. When we arrived at about 8:15 am, many of the tables were full, but we had a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How did they manage to perfect cream of wheat? I've tried to replicate their hot cereal at home, but fall short every time. I've never tasted cream of wheat as good as this. I never thought I'd run...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Decided to give this place a go after the numerous glowing reviews here. In summary, had a very filling breakfast with very few taste-related complaints, although the experience didn't knock my socks...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's true, sometimes I cheat on Johnny D's! Shhh...The first reason being, it's in my neighborhood. I suppose they do not call it The Neighborhood Restaurant for nothing. I think my favorite thing...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh dear god. This place is amazing. Please note: I didn't say fancy or ridiculously cool or even gimmicky. I said AMAZING.I could praise the sheer abundance of food one gets with every order (if...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not usually a fan of breakfast places, but I won't turn down a good breakfast if someone persuades me, and the Neighborhood Restaurant is a solid bet for a good breakfast. This is a tiny joint...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I feel like all my reviews revolve around breakfast and that's likely because I am always searching for the place that can make breakfast better than I can. Here's what's keeping this place from...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've lived round the corner from Neighborhood for four years, but had always been put off by the huge line outside on weekends. But today I was working from home, and after some severe chastising...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A seriously solid place to get brunch. Yes the wait may be 30 min (or longer if it's really nice out and you don't go either early or late), yes the staff may be running around like crazy and forget...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place! Not much more to say about how great this place is.Good prices and tons of food! The pumpkin pan cakes are delicious! Big and fluffy with the right amount of pumpkin and seasonings. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
as my friends were waiting outside to get in, a short old lady in a bright magenta coat turned to us and said "it's worth the wait!" as she walked by. it was an omen. an omen OF DELICIOUS TIMES TO...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
YUM YUM YUM!!! My friend and I tried this place yesterday due to hearing such great reviews. I enjoyed all of it-very much.First, the food is delicious. We split an omelette and wheat pancakes, which...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the rave reviews on Yelp, I decided to head over to the Neighborhood today with my aunt for breakfast. I'm so glad I went - tons of yummy food, free OJ, a baked apple for starters, how...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The name fits. This is the old neighborhood restaurant that you can count on to have REAL food. They actually make their own baked goods and the linguica is homemade. The fruit or hot cereal and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hmm. I can't believe that I haven't reviewed this place yet. Wow. Okay, say it with me, yelpers: CREAM OF WHEAT! WOO-HAAA! I don't know what they do to the Cream of Wheat at this odd little...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Holy Heaping Breakfast Batman!I went to Boston this past weekend and stayed with a friend. Said friend admonished me not to eat on Sat. morning as we were going to The Neighborhood in Somerville to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Neighborhood is a great choice for breakfast! It's packed and bustling, and you are definitely smushed up against other diners at tables that are about 6 inches apart. But the food is completely...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great and is one of the bigger reasons I miss living in Union Square. During the spring and summer you can sit outside in the huge patio area, sipping fruit juice mixed with spring water...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Open daily from 7am till 4pm! During the nice days you are able to sit outside in the patio area (huge), but during the not so nice days you have to sit inside. There is no choice. Be aware that there...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm still full.I went here for breakfast yesterday, and I was totally overwhelmed by the choices and the prices. I ordered some breakfast plate that consisted of your traditional fixtures: eggs, home...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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This place offers a great selection of Italian dishes. It is located close to Tufts and is easy to get to by foot or by car. The restaurant is relatively small but they do a great job of taking care of their...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places to eat in Boston. Get there early in the morning, especially during the colder months, because space is very limited, and waits could reach upwards of an hour or more....
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Roberto C. recommended that I try this place due to my love of the caribbean french toast at the creamery in Palo Alto. This place is awesome. The food was 4.5 stars and I say 4 stars overall because...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Neighborhood Restaurant is excellent for a late morning breakfast in the summer. Colorful umbrellas, tables and benches. Fresh squeezed orange juice plus fresh fruits. Free fresh bread for the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yup...I like this place. A lot. It is one of those places that "make you never want to spend a pretentious hour or two of your life eating over priced brunch on Newbury street."If you walked by, you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's always a wait, but waiting builds character. Then you sit down and it's way too crowded. So don't bring your strollers!! But then you order the pumpkin pancakes and cream of wheat. Don't be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
good sized portions, competent food. Crepes/Blinzes are the outstanding dish here, as well as the side dishes of cream of wheat made with pure butter. the rest is your standard omelets, pancakes,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never been here before, nevermind the fact that I didn't even know it even existed. There was a line out the door for the smallest hole in the wall that I've ever seen, but it was soooo worth...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Jesse and I finally went here this morning since we were both lounging around the house and I didn't feel like cooking. It was a nice treat. The place is small, and really the only thing I would...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on a Saturday morning with a friend that lives around the corner from the restaurant and had been raving about it. When we saw how long the line was going to be I immediately suggested...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There is a lot of joy inherent in eating outside on a gorgeous day under grape arbors and seeing a sign that says "This is not the place to be if you are in a hurry!" I'd give the place 5 stars based...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Weekend brunch here is phenomenal. You get a lot of food for what you pay. Everything seems to come with eggs and toast and potatoes and meat and really tasty cream of wheat. I was unaware of this...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ate here on a lovely morning last weekend, fully expecting to have a rad breakfast because rad breakfasts are what you get at the 'hood. Since I've had so many breakfasts here, and since I was in an...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart the neighborhood restaurant. I bring my tourist friends here all the time. It the most down to earth, honest to goodness, f you if you don't like what we do breakfast place in the city....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here for brunch, and not since I moved out of the neighborhood in 2003. But man, the brunch (and particularly the portions) in this place are legendary. I wish I could get a lobster...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is a great for breakfast. you might have to wait - but it's worth it! (make sure to sign in if you are waiting - i didn't realize that and then got seated later than people that came after...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's get all the bad stuff out of the way first. Neighborhood is crowded and cramped. Whew. That was easy. Otherwise, this place is sensational. The cream of wheat is great. The fruit cups are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good breakfast, lots of options, and very charming outdoor seating. I got the eggs benedict AND florentine (1 dish). Delish! I approve. Also, I tried the cream of wheat, and it was yummy, but a too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely fabulous! We went on a weekday for lunch and it was great! We got an outside table with no wait and sat under the shade of the grape vines. The food was plentiful and delicious! The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The thing about weekend brunch is that I like it to be super leisurely. It's nice if the service is fast and the food comes out quickly, but I don't want to be rushed or stared at by an impatient...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to comments left here @ Yelp - I decided to give this place a go for brunch. When I arrived there - there was already a line so that's typically a good sign. Took about 20 minutes before I got...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Somerville may very well be the brunch capital of the world. There are so many great breakfast places to choose from, all over the city, but the Neighborhood Restaurant comes out on top.Some tips on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's amazing what this place gets away with! You show up (along with 10 other parties), have to sign your name on a waiting list, and sometimes during bad weather, you'll wait for your table in a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service: slow, and only as your food is ready. Not much checking up, coffee refills don't really happen. Also, beware the weekend waits. Now on to the good part!Delicious, delicious brunch with a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The perfect summertime pleasure - an al fresco brunch. They serve huge portions of standard breakfast items at affordable prices. The service is prompt and polite. There is usually a long ass line of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is hands down my favorite breakfast place, and I haven't even had the luxury of sitting outside on the patio! The boyfriend and I visited early one Saturday morning (around 8AM). The service was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm! What a wonderful way to have breakfast in the summer! The outdoor seating is wonderful and during the week it's not too busy!Definitely come hungry--- I certainly did not finish anything I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Often times, me and my friends get into debates as to the best brunch/breakfast in Boston. It's decidedly between Neighborhood Rest and Town Diner in Watertown, I often defend NR as teh bestzorz.Get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You must eat more than you are comfortable with because the food is delicious and they give you a huge amount! I can't get enough of the cream of wheat they serve you as an appetizer. Ridiculous.
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a summer morning, there's nothing more relaxing than sitting under the shade of grape leaves of this little restaurant. Come with a ravenous appetite, because portions are large.Every breakfast is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow...fruit, omelette, toast, muffin, homefries and a tiny glass of OJ all for $7.99 and it was DELICIOUS. They have a gorgeous covered outside section and the staff is friendly and attentive. We...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A MUST for breakfast!Go hungry - this place is not stingy with the portions! Any basic order, eggs, omlettes, pancakes also comes with a choice of hot cereal (which is the most amazing, delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. The food is fantastic, the prices are good, and you get to sit outside under a canopy of grape vines.Plus, linguica omelettes!How can you go wrong?I only have two complaints,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I finally headed here with the sometimes-gf on my last weekend in somerville for brunch (she refuses to go in the winter because she thinks its too small inside - claustrophobics take note!)not that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Neighborhood restaurant, how doth thou love me?Let me count the ways:You love me with hot coffee and muffins before I even open the door, hanging on the sidewalk and people-watching is almost fun here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of best kept secrets of Somerville. Tucked away from the T and the crowds (for now) in Union Square, this place comes alive in late spring and summer, when they open up the outdoor patio...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thank my lucky stars for whoever gave me a heads-up about this place. But four years ago I was introduced to this tiny, somewhat hidden gem of a brunch place. I don't mind the wait. Wherever you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food!! I got takeout on a rainy day, just a 10 minute wait (there were lots of tables available around 1pm). The cream of wheat and pancakes (pumpkin) were very, very good. The other breakfasts...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I really like reading reviews on Yelp before going to a restaurant, and I usually trust the judgment of Yelpers. But I must say that Yelpers let me down this time.This restaurant is very overrated....
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the PLACE to go in great weather. The wait can be a bit long on the weekends, but it's well worth it! The portions are huge and the atmosphere is like no other place I've found in the area. In...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just came back from The Neighborhood and I can't move I'm so stuffed. The food is good, but what makes this restaurant fantastic is the portion size, the atmosphere and the bathroom. Yes, you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast with fresh orange juice, coffee, cream of wheat, and entree of choice for $10 with tip? Given the quality, I'm hooked, and will definitely go back again. They've also got fancier...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember visiting my friend out in Cambridge to hear her tell me of a great family style Portuguese breakfast. A walk through the cold brought us to this tiny joint in the middle of the nabe and we...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. If you don't like crowds try going on a weekday morning, much much easier to get seating. If you don't mind waiting on the weekend it's a pretty eclectic crowd and can be kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friendly, filling, etc., see below. Hot pink & green & blue interior with Lisa Lisa and Cult Jam on the stereo. Mint!update - went for lunch and wow, a ton of food for very little money. nothing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We love these guys - we'd go every weekend if we could. Great service, food - outside in the summer - you cannot beat it. Such a nice family owned establishment...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wouldn't exactly call The Neighborhood cheap but you certainly get an insane amount of food for your money. Every meal comes with a choice of meat (linguica, do it!), home fries, OJ (tiny cup),...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In order to enjoy a more comfortable afterlife, the Egyptian pharaohs would be buried with their earthly riches, pets, personal servants, and even sometimes their wives and children. This in mind,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mmmmmm. Any place that serves homemade bread is alright by me. The neighborhood restaurant is located just outside of Union Square in Somerville. It is a tiny little room with a bunch of patio...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't get enough of this place! Huge menu, always tons of great specials and massive portions. In the summer months there is seating on the patio, otherwise it's inside in their rather small and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Food is tasty, you get a lot of food, but for the price (breakfast for $10-15 is not a good deal last time I checked) I would expect a lot of food. Sometimes service is compromised when they are at...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While not the most convenient location, it's definitely worth the hike some Sunday morning, even WITH a hangover. The breakfast here is delicious (especially the pancakes), and in the unlikely event...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Neighborhood Restaurant is awesome period.Just don't get there around closing time, they don't have as much selection and they don't mind bleaching the tabletops while you're sitting next to an empty...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have never had portuegese food so i decided to research this restaurant online first. I went to their website and saw that they are family owned and can claim authenticity so i figured what the heck...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Neighborhood with about 5 friends. We sat outside and the ambiance was amazing - under a grape sky with birds chirping etc etc. But the food was only so-so and it took over and hour to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! The cream of wheat is really everything the other Yelpers say it is. Portions are HUGE. We ordered Special #100 which was really enough for 2 or 3 people. Full-sized waffle...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A bedrock of Union Square, The Neighborhood offers delicious food, a relaxed, community-oriented atmosphere, and tasty Portuguese pastries for a reasonable price. I've only been over the summer, so I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's tiny, tiny inside and the lines are long on the weekends, but there's a quick turnover and free coffee while you wait.The breakfast menu is nice and varied so you won't have a problem trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know how people could only give this place four stars. I guess they don't live in my area where there are no breakfast options like this. They get five stars from me just for ambience, free...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i LOVE this place! ride your bike or take the 87 bus over, pronto. it was sixteen bucks for both of us to eat, including two coffees, two orange juices, french toast, 3 eggs, 2 orders of homefries,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2006
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I cannot stress how amazing the food is at the Neighborhood! We went on a rainy day and unfortunately had to sit inside, so the wait was longer than usual. I recommend that you shoot for a nice day and sit...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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Definitely choose Cream of Wheat over fruit for your breakfast side. It is by far the best cream of wheat I've ever had. Not sure what they put in it... probably lots of butter and cream. Very charming place...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! They get 4 stars because the service was so great. They offer fruit or cream of wheat with your meal. I chose the cream of wheat. It was delicious. Better than my corned beef and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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The Neighborhood is probably the best value in town for breakfast - but like all places, you usually have to wait a bit in line. The wait is worth it. With all breakfasts you get a yummy bread plate for the...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2006
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The Neighborhood is probably the best value in town for breakfast - but like all places, you usually...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, yes, yes! I am seriously picky about my Weekend brunch locations. This is a fantastic choice. Go! It's cheap, it's good, service is fast and courteous. The summers are best because of the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The breakfast is good, don't get me wrong. That has all been well covered. What has not been mentioned, though, is that Thursdays and Fridays (and maybe even Saturdays) in the summer they open the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is all about gigantic proportions here and frankly, the food is good, not great. But... for the portions, the fun atmosphere, and the feeling that you've found a neighborhood gem, I give this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast is once again hailed in this oh-so-good portuguese neighborhood restaurant. The linguica is great (and I hate sausage of any other kind). It's almost a shame you have to order anything here...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2006
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I have eaten here dozens of times, and whenever I have out of town guests I take them here for a "sp...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/06/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go for a relaxed, all you can eat, breakfast. The food is good, it'll sustain life, but nothing special. I guess I need to go back for the cream of wheat though. The atmosphere is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Breakfast here is amazing...particularly if you get to sit outside. They start you off with a basket of muffins...all kinds. The menu is extensive and the servings are huge. The outside is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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If you are looking for a place to eat where you can meet a real crossection of the Union Square neig...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are in the area and want a huge breakfast this is the place. In the summer they have a large seating area outside draped with grape vines. The food in general is not great but it does the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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The Neighborhood Restaurant is my favorite breakfast place in Somerville. The prices are very reasonable (downright cheap), especially considering the amount of food you get. No matter what you order, you'll...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You've never been to the Neighborhood Restaurant, have you? Well, hop in your car or take the bus or a bike to Union Square, one of the most underrated parts of Somerville. It's summertime, so they'll...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, the food here really isn't that good. But it's a fun place. Basically this family converted their house into a restaurant. What used to be the big parking area is now patio dining, folks!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A little hard to get to. But oh sooooooo good. Great breakfast. Bottomless coffee and complimentary oj and pastries with your meal. Find it once and it'll become your Sunday regular.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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This is quite a treasure. The service, value and most importantly the Food. The best and most creative pancakes that I have ever eaten. Kudos to the chef. I will be returning time after time.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/21/2005
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Excellent food, cream of wheat is excellent and comes with all breakfast orders as well as fresh baked breads, muffins, and goodies. Portions are huge, they have tons of specials like lobster and shirmp...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2004
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breakfast is heaty. Not your typical egg dishes which is a great change for once. It has the homey feeling and you get tons of bread. You leave full as can be. It no only breafast you can have a full course...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2003
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Hidden in Somerville Union Square this is by far the best casual brunch value. You can even go in your pj's (well almost). You sit outside under grape vines and get tons of terrific food. You have to check...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2002
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Great restaurant and the best thing is it's not your typical breakfast menu, many items & dishes that you can't find anywhere else. Great Pastry very home feeling and tremendous service
citysearch.com - user review - 11/09/2002
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Absolutely the best value for your dollar. A fantastic and ever changing menu of american favorites along with portuguese staples. A friendly staff with terrific food and short on the wallet all combine to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Don't bother- the place is tiny. You sit on top of other people but not before asking them to get out of their seats so you can get to yours.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2002
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If you want the good quality/quantity combo in spades, ditch the trip to Denny's and check this out. Though you will be parking in a small neighborhood area and perhaps walking a bit to find it, you won't be...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/14/2002
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Great breakfast place, it is outside thought so dont go on a bad weather day. Prices are good. A little hard to find.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/29/2002
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