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Centre Street Cafe

669 Centre St, Boston, MA 02130-2556 (Jamaica Plain/ Mission Hill)
617-524-9217
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Ranked #333 of 2,654 restaurants in Boston
Price range: RM0 - RM91
Cuisines: American, Vegetarian, Café
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Neighbourhood: Jamaica Plain/ Mission Hill
Restaurant details
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch
Neighbourhood: Jamaica Plain/ Mission Hill
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Boston, Massachusetts
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30 reviews 30 reviews
23 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

First of all, note that if you are going for brunch on the weekend get their on the earlier side. There are often lines, because the food is just that good. The restaurant is small, but the staff is very attentive and makes you feel like a regular even the first time you visit. I took my friend who was... More

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7 reviews 7 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 March 2013

I went twice for lunch. It was cozy and the food was excellent. It has a lovely neighborhood feel, and the variety of the menu is nice.

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See 3 more reviews by Aspenite289012345 for Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
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Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 December 2012

After having not been here for awhile, I met a long time friend friend for brunch. Our 30 minute wait was worth every second. We shared 2 breakfast items, the waffle special of the day and the Czar Bennie potato pancake w/eggs and lox plus a little kale thrown in for color! Hollandaise sauce on the side for me. Every... More

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North Ridgeville, Ohio
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2012

I was craving breakfast, and I was excited to find this AMAZING place within walking distance! I waited only a few minutes for a table, and after ordering, received my food in about 10 - 15 minutes. The whole place was full, and I expected to wait twice that long. The eggs has wonderfully orange-y yolks, and the strawberry banana... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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22 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2012

We love Centre Street Cafe. The food is hearty, healthy and tasty. The staff are quirky and playful.

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Wilmington, North Carolina
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29 reviews 29 reviews
21 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012

This is a very small, popular local restaurant. Food is good, but quite expensive ($54 for one appetizer and two entrees) considering what it is, nothing sophisticated, and pretty much homestyle. Seems the cooking is done by an amateur rather than trained chef. Presentations are off, as are colors and ingredient combinations.

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

I love to wait in line on Sunday afternoons for CSC brunch. The food's so worth it. I'd go WAY more often if that one tall server wasn't so off-putting and absent minded. Bordering on rude. But the food is SO SO good that it usually makes it worth it. Usually.

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Richmond, Virginia
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19 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012 via mobile

My husband and I went for an early dinner with my daughter, her husband and 3 year old. There was no one else in the restaurant. The waiter practically threw crayons and some paper at our granddaughter whom he referred to as "the kid." He then sat at a table texting and talking with another employee for almost 30 min.... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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35 reviews 35 reviews
34 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012

This is our regular Friday night eatery and we love it. The place is small, the staff is friendly and the food is very good. I must admit that I usually have the chicken enchiladas, but the burgers are excellent, the half roasted chicken juicy and moist and the nachos are very good.

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See 19 more reviews by Ruth G for Boston
Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 August 2011

I've been here time and time again - and every time it's been perfect! However, one time we came near the end of service and they were running out of food, but that's forgivable when they have lines out the door clamoring for their brunch! Always friendly staff, always a great time. It's a shame I can't go every weekend!

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