Casual Mediterranean & American fare is served for breakfast & lunch in a cozy, brick-walled cafe. Based on 677 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
9 Brookline St, Cambridge, MA 02139
Phone: (617) 354-2983
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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8:30 AM–3 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 8:30 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30 AM–3 PM |
| Sunday | 8:30 AM–3 PM |
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Reviews
Georgia Nine
Best breakfast we have ever had. Be warned it is cash only & no A/C but they have fans so it’s not too hot. Baklava pancakes are amazing, everything is amazing, service was amazing even though they were really busy. You have to wait outside for a table but it’s so worth it. MUST VISIT. I love everyone who’s works there because it was just so good
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Jacob Anderson
The crown jewel of Cambridge breakfast. The alpha and omega of the Jerusalem Omelette. The pound-for-pound undisputed brunch champ. The only breakfast/bunch spot you will ever need – Brookline Lunch.
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Ritz Zcks
The hype of these pancakes is actually worth it. Through rose water, pistachio, baklava magic they taste so good you don’t even need syrup. And this is coming from someone who generally doesn’t like pancakes. I’m very grateful that you have to get here at opening to get a seat because if they were more accessible any healthy eating goals I gave would be out the window. I liked pairing it with the zatar bowl to balance out the sweetness with something savory. Bring your favorite person, wake up super early, pack some cash and don’t be put off by the fact you have to buy bottled water.
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Dillon Williams
I was told a long while back by a friend that I needed to check this place out and boy did it deliver! The baklava pancakes had to be one of the best breakfast food I’ve ever eaten. For something so decadent sounding it was really delicious without being overly sweet. My home fries were good too and my friend absolutely loved his Shakshuka. We also indulged in some authentic Turkish coffee.
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Morgana
Highly recommend this place, food was really good; a must try! The baklava pancakes were amazing and def a must try, we ate all every single bit of it. We also got the zaatar egg bowl and the huevos ranchero, they were very fresh, well seasoned and very good. Service was quick and every one is very friendly. Price is standard. It is a family owned small shop so it’s all very loving and attentive. Only 2 things to keep in mind is that 1. It’s cash only 2. There is a big line to get a table but that def represents how worthy it is.
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Lydia Chew
Important to note that this place is cash only.
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Lucas Oliver
This place is amazing! There’s always a line out the door, but it’s absolutely worth the wait. The baklava pancakes are incredible. A crazy idea that’s crazy good. The shakshuka was also quite tasty. If you’ve got the time, I definitely recommend standing in line. You’re gonna want to try this.
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Natalia Zumaya
Family owned business which the flavor is totally homemade with lot’s of love, very tasty, owners attend and cook for the restaurant, not accesible ♿️, cash only, not reservation you just wait in line for your turn but is totally worth it.
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Gabriella
Nice ambiance and the service was pretty quick. I would not recommend the Benedicts or the Omelette which were bland and both had mixed vegetables that were cut too big and variably cooked. The Spicy Sausage Shakshuka was a little more flavorful.
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Ayon Ibrahim
We were drawn here by the baklava rosewater pancakes that’s been trendy on social media, and it did not disappoint – very tasty. We also had the shakshuka and zaatar egg bowl – the former was very flavorful and filling and great (and alternate meat options), and the latter was pretty good too, just a lot lighter in all categories. The service is a little slow, but in a sort of leisurely way; it’s the kind of place where you should set aside a good amount of time to just chill and eat and enjoy good company. There will be a line out the door, but if you’re early, it’s only a 10-15 minute wait.
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