The Neighborhood Restaurant & Bakery is Somerville, MA’s go-to bakery and breakfast/lunch hot spot. Only a short walk from Union Square!
25 Bow St (btwn Summer & Walnut) Somerville , MA 02143 United States
Reservations | No |
Credit Cards | No |
Outdoor Seating | Yes |
Menus | Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch |
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
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.
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)
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!
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.
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
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!
What a place! They don't mess around. You want breakfast , you get breakfast - including baked Apple and orange juice
Love the outside setting(seasonal)!Linguiça & cheese omelet w/home fries ! Delicious!! I haven't had any yet that I didn't like.
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!
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!!!!
The Cream of Wheat alone is worth the wait. We had unhurried service despite the wait outside.
One of the best brunches in Camberville. Choice of fresh fruit or cream of wheat before your meal.
Great crime of wheat, good size portions of linguica and fried banana
French toast and the garden veggie omelette are amazing!
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.
Amazing cream of wheat ! Just get it as your side - you can thank me later.
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.
The brunches here are amazing - I loved my (huge) lobster and spinach omelette .
Never pass up the cream of wheat . It's amazingly tasty.
Try the eggs Benedict with crab cakes after you've devoured your Cream of Deliciousness.
Everything was so good!! Definitely get the cream of wheat as your starter!!
You must sit outside in the garden , and they give you a shot of orange juice at your table!
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 .
Come hungry. Don't forget to use the clipboard to put your name down.
couldn't pass up the baked apple option!! Had the wheat french toast with granola and yogurt on top!!
Order from the handwritten specials menu! Can't go wrong
Disclaimer: The cream of wheat is only amazing if you like it really sweet, otherwise it's kinda too sweet
Best breakfast I've ever eaten. Definitely worth the wait. Kinda bummed I didn't try the Cream of Wheat though!
Great prices. Healthy breakfast options but get there early to beat the lines !
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
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
We love it here! Great food and we live sitting under the grapevines! You have to try the cream of wheat !!
The steak tips are often overlooked and amazing.
Cream of wheat , baked apple , linguica , home fries
The cream of wheat and #95 is so delicious!
Steak tips and eggs cream of wheat as appetizer
Everything is great
Yuuuge portions OMG
cream of wheat is the best!! don't sell yourself short ...
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Hand written daily specials every day, free oj and cream of wheat = first class bfast
Delicious & very filling!
You'll be asked a trick question : "Fresh Fruit or Cream of Wheat ?" the ONLY answer is "Cream of CRACK". It's *that* good.
Crab cake eggs benedict . Wow.
The orange juice is amazing!
All you can eat breakfast on Fridays!
Say hi to the bald guy
Everyone must try the cream of crack
Check yourself in on the clipboard #bebossy
The most European-style coffee place in the area. Order a shot of espresso to take at the standing bar. The cortado is my go-to here...so good. - Lindsay D'Andrea
Get anything on their baguettes- some of the best I've had at a restaurant in the area. - Nathaniel Dean
Lobster roll is elaborately dressed up, but it doesn't overwhelm the lobster. Beautiful and delicious! - Sam
The egg sandwiches are delicious! Everything is moderately expensive, but a nice treat! - Geoff Brownell
Brown butter hazelnut doughnut. And any seasonal flavors - vegan are delicious too! - Andrew Rohm
I really love comics, and this place really remind me a lot of all my collections. I enjoyed reading - Doroth King