The Neighborhood Restaurant

The Neighborhood Restaurant & Bakery is Somerville, MA’s go-to bakery and breakfast/lunch hot spot. Only a short walk from Union Square!

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9 / 10
222
ratings
Address

25 Bow St (btwn Summer & Walnut) Somerville , MA 02143 United States

Reservations No
Credit Cards No
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
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Comments / 71


Keywords:

cream of wheat breakfast food linguica brunch food casual omelettes family-friendly French toast orange juice clipboard authentic great value gardens lively daily specials outdoor seating fried bananas complimentary coffee fruit home fries
Cheri

You will be asked a trick question when picking a side dish: cream of wheat or fruit salad . You will pick cream of wheat . Everything after that will be amazing but I most enjoy the french toast

Kay Rhodes

Cash only , but there's an ATM inside. Get there early for breakfast or be prepared to wait in line . The wait is worth it though because the breakfasts are great and the waitstaff is too.

Becki W

On the weekends, if you don't taking it with you, order to go and spare your self the over-an-hour wait. And don't forget the cream of crack! (if you want OJ with your to-go, you have to ask)

Alex Linkey

I had the chorizo breakfast sandwich that came with a side of home fries & rice and beans! It was fantastic! All seating was outdoors, but it was a great, friendly atmosphere ! Highly recommend!

Ramya Sampath

Amazing egg dishes ! Incredible home fries ! Such bounty of offerings for good prices! Skip the waffles , though-- they're nothing special, especially when everything else is so good.

Laura

During the winter, the baked apple really hits the spot; dining under grape vines in the summer is absolutely charming. Usually a long-ish wait, but they have coffee

Magali González

I loved the cream of wheat but I wish I order something different for my main meal. The Portuguese breakfast just wasn't for me. Good home fries though, and that's what matters!

Jag Firerwalker

What a place! They don't mess around. You want breakfast , you get breakfast - including baked Apple and orange juice

Naty McCausland

Love the outside setting(seasonal)!Linguiça & cheese omelet w/home fries ! Delicious!! I haven't had any yet that I didn't like.

Amy Dennehy

The cream of wheat is to die for! And super filling too. Hard to find room for all the delicious food after it. Free coffee refills are the bomb!

Bonni Fierstein

Cream of wheat ? Holy jinkies that stuff is like crack! Don't let the name fool ya and don't go for the fresh fruit ! You'll be sorry if you do!!!!

Erika Stensvaag

The Cream of Wheat alone is worth the wait. We had unhurried service despite the wait outside.

Adam Sigel

One of the best brunches in Camberville. Choice of fresh fruit or cream of wheat before your meal.

Ryan Nixon

Great crime of wheat, good size portions of linguica and fried banana

Sindy Davis

French toast and the garden veggie omelette are amazing!

Alison MacDonald

I agree with Marcy, Cream of crack is appropriate. It's soooooo goooood! Everything is good. And cheap ! And you get SO much of it.

John Sullivan

Amazing cream of wheat ! Just get it as your side - you can thank me later.

Tate Chalk

I normally HATE Cream of Wheat , but had to try after all the tips about how good. It actually was good! Slightly sweet and delicious. Try it.

Alex Dobyan

The brunches here are amazing - I loved my (huge) lobster and spinach omelette .

Kathryn Gonzalez

Never pass up the cream of wheat . It's amazingly tasty.

Jake Smith

Try the eggs Benedict with crab cakes after you've devoured your Cream of Deliciousness.

Jenn Popoola

Everything was so good!! Definitely get the cream of wheat as your starter!!

Sarah O

You must sit outside in the garden , and they give you a shot of orange juice at your table!

Seraphine Kelley

Starting on Mothers Day, they only offer outside seating on the wkend (maybe the whole week) so save it for nice warm morning! Go early (8ish) to avoid the line .

Jake Fochetta

Come hungry. Don't forget to use the clipboard to put your name down.

Amanda L

couldn't pass up the baked apple option!! Had the wheat french toast with granola and yogurt on top!!

Simone de Jonge

Order from the handwritten specials menu! Can't go wrong

Tom Wang

Disclaimer: The cream of wheat is only amazing if you like it really sweet, otherwise it's kinda too sweet

Jordan Finbow

Best breakfast I've ever eaten. Definitely worth the wait. Kinda bummed I didn't try the Cream of Wheat though!

Tracey A

Great prices. Healthy breakfast options but get there early to beat the lines !

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For a small fee, split the enormous entree and focus on the cream of wheat and other freebies. - Rachel Leah Blumenthal, CBS Boston Read more

Becki W

They don't bring water automatically unless you are in a big group. They are happy to grab it for you if you ask though

Kellie Trppeano

We love it here! Great food and we live sitting under the grapevines! You have to try the cream of wheat !!

Goss Nuzzo-Jones

The steak tips are often overlooked and amazing.

David Carr

Cream of wheat , baked apple , linguica , home fries

Vail Pemberton

The cream of wheat and #95 is so delicious!

Joshua Monteiro

Steak tips and eggs cream of wheat as appetizer

Neva U Mind

Everything is great

Peter J

Yuuuge portions OMG

Leilani M

cream of wheat is the best!! don't sell yourself short ...

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Aaron Mandel

Hand written daily specials every day, free oj and cream of wheat = first class bfast

Laura Talarowski

Delicious & very filling!

Marcy Slack

You'll be asked a trick question : "Fresh Fruit or Cream of Wheat ?" the ONLY answer is "Cream of CRACK". It's *that* good.

Andrew Hogue

Crab cake eggs benedict . Wow.

Doug Wampler

The orange juice is amazing!

Daniel Tewfik

All you can eat breakfast on Fridays!

Stephen Hau

Say hi to the bald guy

Hilary Trott

Everyone must try the cream of crack

EJL

Check yourself in on the clipboard #bebossy

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