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Centre Street Cafe
(Now Closed)Italian Restaurant and Breakfast Spot$$$$
Jamaica Hills - Pond, Boston
Has a stamp of approval from Eater and Boston.com
26 Tips and reviews
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Liam NeeDecember 30, 2016Best of Boston 2016: Pasta 🍝 :: Al dente ribbon of malfade slicked with lemon oil; rigatoni swimming in pork-sausage ragu; lasagna shellacked with brown-butter balsamic sauce. Get the full order.
Michelle A.May 27, 2013Get here early or be prepared to wait for freshly made breakfast. Their staff is friendly and makes sure you feel at home. They even let you come in and get a cup of coffee while you wait on line.
Boston.comAugust 4, 2014The Sunday brunches, particularly, are worth the long wait. dinner, dishes such as potato and mushroom stew, a Bombay curry stir-fry, and vegetables in a peanut sauce satisfy the meatless quest. Read more
Wendy ApisdorfNovember 22, 2016Amazing atmosphere ❤️❤️ Great food too! Their chicken Parm is amazing, as well as the black garlic bucatini.
Nicole TaufiqFebruary 4, 2012There is almost a line waiting outside, that's always a good indicator! Great ambience, friendly staff and large portions. Come early, almost everything is great!
Lillian ChenDecember 2, 2013Cute place with long waits. I Love the strata with arugula dish that I ordered. Very tasty, buttery but full of flavor.
John BurkeJanuary 26, 2014New favorite breakfast spot in JP! Get the "Basic Breakfast" for a nice sampling and don't forget to add cheese!
Jess SamuelsSeptember 8, 2012Only been here twice, but love this place! Everything from the grab your own coffee to the piles of fresh fruit.
Local In SeasonAugust 19, 2011Local food served up just right. There is generally a line out the door for weekend brunch...do yourself a favor and wait in it!
Susan LFebruary 15, 2011i come here for comfort! huevos mexicanos for brunch; and chicken enchiladas for dinner!
H Alex HarrisonAugust 19, 2011One of the best brunch spots in the city, but be prepared wait in line for 30 minutes.
Alexa ReedJanuary 2, 2014Several of the vegetarian dishes are actually Vegan, but the menu doesn't specify, so you have to ask.
Dave BoudreauDecember 7, 2011Special discount for bike benefits members. Don't forget to ask for the discount!
Dustin Todd RennellsAugust 16, 2013Don't do it. Don't wait in that line. I had a cup of dirty milk for soup and a 1 inch piece of chicken with mayo and half tortilla for a wrap. The service was worse. Never even came back. Not once.
JostoOctober 21, 2012The almost hour long wait outside was not worth it. Don't get me wrong, the food was good, but not mind blowing.
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Neighborhood Italian restaurant in JP featuring housemade pasta at night, casual fare for lunch, and traditional weekend brunches. Local, seasonal, from scratch
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- Noon–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 9:30 AM–2:30 PM
- 5:30 PM–10:00 PM
(617) 524-9217
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Cocktails
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