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Sound Bites
Breakfast Spot and Café$$$$
Somerville
"The pear and goat cheese stuffed French toast is fantastic!"(4 Tips)
"Get both with the corned beef hash eggs Benedict!!"(9 Tips)
"Get the breakfast burrito and ask them to add some corned beef hash."(5 Tips)
"Besides the pancakes, everything I had here was perfection."(9 Tips)
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Ipek EAugust 20, 2017Great food, fast service, friendly staff! Try their chocolate chip pancakes, western omelette and smoked salmon eggs benedict. Their hummus wraps and stuffed grape leaves are delicious as well!Upvote3DownvoteUpvoted 3 weeks ago- Chefs FeedDecember 3, 2015"It's a hidden gem and an amazeballs breakfast spot. Get the breakfast burrito and ask them to add some corned beef hash. It costs a little extra but it's so worth it." Chef Joshua Breen Read more
Upvote4Downvote - Chefs FeedApril 5, 2017Get the breakfast burrito and ask them to add some corned beer hash. It costs a little extra but it's so worth it. Read more
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Their breakfast menu is AMAZING. I also like this place because they often give you a complimentary fruit bowl with your meal :) It's a nice touch.Upvote6Downvote
Jeremy KrantzFebruary 1, 2016This place is a very popular Somerville right of passage. You must wait in the long lines on weekends for a chance at eating their creative, tasty breakfasts!Upvote1Downvote
FahadOctober 3, 2014Amazing Waffles & Pancakes. The egg Benedict was good, and the variation of coffee flavors on the self-service bar is something unique. 👍Upvote2Downvote
Great omelettes and breakfast bowls. Gets very crowded on weekends, but easy to grab a table on a weekday afternoon.UpvoteDownvote- Tom WangSeptember 8, 2014Besides the pancakes, everything I had here was perfection. Also has a shorter wait than ball square.
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Delicious food, quick efficient service, big portions. Definitely spot to hit for gainz and enjoy every bite. The hash is extremely awesome.Upvote1Downvote- Sofia PapastamelosJanuary 17, 2016Can't decide between eggs Benedict or corned beef hash? Get both with the corned beef hash eggs Benedict!! So good.UpvoteDownvote
Daniel WolfAugust 9, 2014Excellent brunch - not decadent, just perfect. Moroccan style egg dishes with potatoes are perfect. Great vibe also.Upvote1Downvote
Kelsey McGlashanMay 26, 2018The Ball Square Bowl is my go-to, but honestly everything is good, and the fruit bowl is high quality.UpvoteDownvote
Josh AhadianJanuary 2, 2017Tiny breakfast spot with quick service. All drinks are self served (besides alcoholic). Can feel squished during crowded timesUpvoteDownvote
Carrie BevisJuly 2, 2015Waiting in line? It will move quick, but there is no reason to wait for coffee! Help yourself to the stocked coffee bar inside.Upvote1Downvote
Ruth BurnsMay 5, 2014Good food and mimosas I think 4 kinds too. Hash browns were awful like left over mashed potatoes they tried to grill. Getting stuffed french toast next timeUpvote1Downvote
Will ArnoneApril 12, 2014Phenomenal pancakes and French toast. Great service and wonderful management . As good a breakfast as there is.Upvote5Downvote
MarionOctober 25, 2015Get here before 9:30 on the weekend if you don't want to deal with a long line. Then order the crab cake benedict.Upvote1Downvote- XApril 12, 2012Breakfast all day. Free Wi-Fi. Greg greeted me w/ a smile & even let me add avocado to the Olè Omlette. :) Use the wifi password: soundbites
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Good place for breakfast/brunch on weekends. Omelets and pancakes are awesome.UpvoteDownvote
JuliaApril 5, 2014Cornbreef hash omelettes....perfect! All I want for breakfast! I was impressed more than I thought I would be.UpvoteDownvote
IFCJune 7, 2010Next-door neighbor Ball Square Café stole their chef and their menu, setting off a feud that has shaken the Somerville community. IFC is proud to stand with the original Morocan Benedict! - IFC StaffUpvote12Downvote
Bonnie RodgersFebruary 9, 2014In the winter bring something to cover your legs - the blast when the door opens distracts from the awesome food!UpvoteDownvote
Avocado Bene and Sound Bites House Blend or iced coffee have, for years, alleviated the ridiculousness of my day. They still do. Yasser, the owner, and the guys who work here are terrific.Upvote1Downvote
Alexandra RobertsSeptember 6, 2014Awesome hash browns and the best pancakes/waffles in Somerville
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Sara OrdonezMay 27, 2013Try the Eggs Benedict with Tomato and Avocado! Really nice place to get brunch in Somerville areaUpvote1Downvote
Stephen BarnesAugust 10, 2014They carry Lavazza coffee and serve a solid espresso/Americano.
Upvote2Downvote- Cholesterol be damned, I could eat Sound Bites' eggs benedict (in all its variations) every day for the rest of my life.Upvote1Downvote
Delicious, fast, and efficient. This place is perfect case study for how to run a restaurant.Upvote1Downvote
Has to bring In a service dog and the folks at SBs were very accommodating. It was busy too. Great staff.Upvote1Downvote
French toast with mascarpone cheese and carmelized strawberries is to die forUpvoteDownvote
cant beat the self-serve coffee bar. they've thought of everything. except for maybe the option of whipped cream.Upvote1Downvote- The line looks scary on weekend mornings, but I promise it moves really quickly!Upvote1Downvote
Christina Del PrioreAugust 11, 2012This place is known for its breakfast but the dinner is absolutely amazing. The service was great as well.Upvote3Downvote
Jake SmithDecember 18, 2011All of the non-alcoholic drinks are self serve, located in the refrigerator opposite the bar. Grab a chocolate milk.Upvote1Downvote
Late night has begun! Great bar, great staff, great drinkers! Come in and have a late night shot! THEY'RE OPEN 'TIL ONE!!!!!Upvote1Downvote
Leila SamiiAugust 19, 2010The food is delicious! The home fries are one of a kind! And the stuffed French toast are yummy! And the owner us super niceUpvote2Downvote
Best breakfast around! Always worth the wait. Enjoy the character!Upvote1Downvote
The grilled blueberry muffin is perfection. If you're an eggs benedict fan, try the lobster bene - delicious (plus it comes with the home fries!)Upvote1Downvote
Holland DAugust 14, 2010Ole omelet all the way. Ask for a side of avocado and they almost always give you the entire thing--perfectly ripe. Service w a smile...skip ball sq cafe this is way better.UpvoteDownvote
Andrew AlmeidaNovember 14, 2010Best breakfast on this side of Somerville. Try the French toast it's awesome. Avoid the lines on sat and sun.Upvote1Downvote
Neil HirschJanuary 20, 2014Ask for a muffin instead of toast, and then get it grilled.Upvote1Downvote
Goat cheese and pear stuffed French toast, yummy skilled hash browns and grilled corn muffinsUpvote1Downvote
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- Mon–Sat
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(617) 623-8338
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No
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Outdoor Seating
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