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“Tasty! Healthy! Fresh! Great portions, friendly service.
Been walking past this for years and never thought anything of it. Wish I went here sooner! Great vegan options!
Soup was surprisingly delicious, like surpassed my expectations by a lot!
5/5 would go back asap.
Vegetarian options: Lots of vegan protein options, tempeh, seitan, etc. don’t see a lot of that in Boston.
Dietary restrictions: Super amicable to any modifications.“
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“I had the south west bowl . It was very good . You got a lot for the money. I could not eat it all . . A little more spice would have been nice.“
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“My 2 girlfriends and I came to Esmai's Cafe for a girls' catchup on a Tuesday night at 6PM. Reservations were easy to make online. Meter parking was plentiful nearby. We were seated right away.
I remember this place as Hops n' Scotch and honestly, I think they really improved the space! The ambience was nicer, more posh, and the decor was super cute.
The service was quick, helpful, and very nice. We were checked in with often and made sure we were happy with the food. The menu of drinks and food were really interesting!
We got the:
- Spill the Tea mocktail - the rose tea was very subtle but tasty and aromatic, it was really pleasant and came in a pretty glass
- Hot Egg Coffee - VERY sweet (which I LOVE) it might be too sweet for some... but personally I LOVED the first sip which was sugar overload heaven XD
- Cold Egg Coffee (yes we got both!) - tasted great, almost like a bubble tea without the boba, the Vietnamese coffee is strong and sweet, which I like
- Banh Mi + Bone Marrow - a must get! this Vietnamese charcuterie board was very creative and DELISH!!! I loved the pate with the bone marrow on top of the toast - the bone marrow was melt in my mouth deliciousness, and then I made a separate toast with the pate, cold cuts and pickled veggies. this app was a winner for me
- Mini Beef Wellington - this was SO GOOD!!! Since there were 3 of us, we each got 1 mini beef wellington and the meat inside was so surprisingly tender!! And then the outside pastry was nice and flaky, and I kept wanting more and more of the sauce - this honestly was my favorite dish of the night
- Escargot - this was good and some of the pieces were nice and plump but I did prefer the other two apps above
- Grilled Octopus - I thought the octopus was very tasty and moist, the poached Asian pear salad was a nice addition
- Lemongrass Chicken Salad - the salad is pretty standard, but actually the lemongrass chicken was very juicy and flavorful
- Smoked Fried Rice - this was my friend's favorite dish, she really liked the smokiness of it, and I thought the fried shrimp egg roll was so creative
- Loco Moco - this was SO TASTY!!!! every component of this dish was good and balanced everything else, from the Japanese hamburger and its mushroom gravy sauce over the rice, the yolk oozing out of the fried egg on top, then cutting a piece of the spam on the side and then the macaroni salad and carrots and finishing with some fruit - this was my favorite entree and my 2nd fave dish after the Mini Beef Wellington
- Creme Brulee - this was so yummy and not too sweet, the right creaminess and so easy to eat, we finished it easily
- Matcha Lava Cake - SUPER DECADENT and again, I have a MAJOR sweet tooth, so I LOOOOOOVED this lava cake! It was oozing and the sauce with the cake and a bit of strawberry were PERFECT... and then you discover the matcha and it's a nice surprise! I was in chocolate heaven ^__^
Portions were really perfect for our party of 3 but we got waaayyyyyyy too much and we were STUFFED. We had to box the rest of the fried rice and loco moco. I recommend finishing the bone marrow right away though since when it cools down, it'll gel up.
Even if you're full, I'd say make room for dessert. If you're a dessert fan, both the matcha lava cake and creme brulee were worth it! But if you only had to choose one and you DO have a sweet tooth, I'd recommend getting the lava cake :)
All in all, a VERY successful and delicious night out with my friends. We were never rushed and it wasn't very crowded (albeit it was a Tuesday night), so we were able to chat for a while and really enjoy our food and drinks.
I would definitely come back and bring more friends, try out their creative cocktails next time, or maybe even come for a date night ;)
I highly recom“
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“This hidden gem is located on the Boston University campus more close to the gas station, a Target and a new restaurant called Ziggy’s. They do sell boba but I want to take a moment to show appreciation to their macarons. My personal favorite is the fruity cereal. As you can see, look how pretty it looks and taking a bite it is sweet, satisfying and it just makes you happy. I know for me it made me happy. I believe they do buy it from a third party but it is delicious and worth it. If you look at my first picture they do display their pricing and to be upfront it does show “Buy 5 and get one free” however they do not ring it up like that and ring it up as you bought a total of six macarons. So for me, I could argue if I wanted to but I learned for myself that I’m willing to pay all six and the rest of their flavors (vanilla, birthday cake (both a pink & blue)) are tasty and satisfying. I have tried the dark chocolate macaron and it was okay. If you are one of those people that enjoys dark chocolate but want a subtle sweetness then that one is for you. I have tried their Italian soda (the lemon one to be exact) and it was delicious as well. If you want a “healthy option” they do offer Italian soda and their flavors. On the last picture you can see their drinks, pricing and boba options. My daughter and I enjoy this boba shop and it is welcoming and warm atmosphere. I just wished this establishment was more closer to home but I’m willing to travel.“
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“Great crepes !! I got the great expectations and Nutella crepe for both sweet and savory“
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“Me and my friend really enjoy the Cheese Mango drink. (We usually order the 100% sugar, 0% ice with black pearls). While the place isnt perfect and can sometimes get things wrong, the majority of times I've been there my order has been correct, and it's definetely a place that I stop by while I'm around the city, with it being a very nice meetup place with friends.“
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“Great place love the shakes“
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“Great smoothies, juices, avocado toast, and bowls.“
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“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This smoothie shop is a gem! Binka's organization is top-notch—friendly, quick, and always with a smile. The ingredients are incredible, fresh, and clearly chosen with care. You can really taste the difference in every sip. Whether you're looking for a healthy pick-me-up or a post-workout boost, this place has you covered. As a fitness professional I am always looking for the best quality. Highly recommend!“
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“My wife and I are smoothie and juice junkies, and love trying local places whenever we travel because we plan on opening a place of our own in the next couple of years. Crush Pressed Juicery is the best place we’ve enjoyed in a long time.
So many options to choose from for juice, smoothies, bowls, shots, food, snacks, etc that one visit won’t do it justice. There are so many options to choose from when building your own smoothie that I was able to recreate my favorite homemade smoothie, except this one tasted much better because frozen ingredients were not used. The ginger shot burned going down and for the next 30 minutes just the way I like it. The Recovery juice tasted amazing.
Crush Pressed Juicery is worth driving to if you are looking for a fresh, refreshing treat or meal!“
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“I love the variety of options at Bamboo Juice Bar! The customer service is excellent, and they are always accommodating with modifications. Highly recommend!
Vegetarian options: Coconut milk almond milk fruits and veggie options
Kid-friendliness: Open space“
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“Talk about yummy! Happy to have a healthy option right down the street.“
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“Omg, so I’m sooo late but I absolutely love this place. I just stopped by this past Friday and build my own 20oz juice. I was helped by Esther she was so helpful as far as pairing selections. I will definitely be back!“
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“One of the most flavorful meals I’ve ever indulged in! Love the vibes there, and that everything is healthy and organic. Impressed that the prices weren’t too high either! Was just traveling through Salem on vacation in September & glad I found this place. Highly recommend. (Pictures are of the Rainbow Harvest bowl and Blue Magic Smoothie) - which had a kick to it, but tasted like Christmas.“
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“This place is amazing. My new favorite food joint.“
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“I was really impressed with how clean this place is! The worker was also really nice. I had the Green Wave smoothie and a Turmeric juice shot. Both tasted really fresh and refreshing.
Vegetarian options: They have a vegan protein powder option.“
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“The experience from entering to leaving was pleasant + it’s nice to have a healthy jucie and smoothie bar in the Dorchester / Grovehall area. The owner had a smile and greeted me and my friend at the register, his professionalism was truly great & refreshing, the bar size is decent and the atmosphere is chill with some beautiful wall artwork! I had the Superfoods Green Monster Smoothie added Passionfuit along with the Love Bowl & it was a HIT ?? I think I was the first to mix up my smoothie, and that was owners words, so try it out!!
Kid-friendliness: Open to all sizes, ages, color & creed!
Wheelchair accessibility: You can roll in and roll out“
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“Parking: The parking in front of the entrance is a bit tricky. It's often busy and IMHO a bit unsafe due to a lot of car and foot traffic and narrow parking places. I'd recommend to enter the lot from Christina St side, and park close to that entrance. It's only an extra minute walk to the cafe but usually a no-worries parking, and it's easy to get in and out.“
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“Their Caprese Toast, Pollo Sandwich, Waffles and Peach bottom smoothie is a MUST!!!“
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“My first time trying this place the other day, and I will be back! The owner was lovely and helpful in selecting something from the menu and friendly. As a woman of color, I was very happy and proud of her business. I might have to create a juice budget, just for this! But the fruit tasted very fresh and my toast with peanut butter, bananas, and berries was amazing. Very refreshing and filling.“
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“Energize in Brighton is the best! I order a Recovery Smoothie at least twice a week and they customize it for me… they’re amazing!!“
“I got the Caribbean Sun as a quick choice since I had to run and tutor. I’m glad I did because the kick from the ginger is just what I needed. I also bought raw cashews, which came in handy the next day. I can’t wait to go back and try more!“
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“My wife and I order açaí bowls every Saturday morning.They are by far the best I’ve ever had and would go far as to say they are better than the ones on the beaches of Aruba!
Ordering online is the easiest experience ever. Because I know my order, it literally takes me 1 minute each weekend and it’s always, always perfect!“
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“This place is awesome! Everyone is really friendly. Very patient and helpful with picking the right drink for you. And the drinks are amazing! My son loves the Oreo crumble. I like the lychee when I want sweet and just got the Oolong one that is recommended on here. I love it! We also got some spring rolls that are excellent. I’m so happy to have found this place!“
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“So friendly and knowledgeable and super clean“
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“I absolutely loved my experience here. my wife and I went this past weekend for the first time for our anniversary and we left having a new favorite place in Boston. The menu is completely vegan and absolutely delicious. We ordered the Chunk steak, the short ribs, the maple boneless wings, a martini and a mocha latte. everything was so good and their house made vegan ranch is the best vegan ranch I've had to date. All of the staff was incredibly warm, welcoming and attentive. The restaurant itself is small but comfortable and enjoyable. Don't let this place pass you by, it's incredible“
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“Protein Shake delicious & lovely layout!“
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“absolutely stunning vegan ramen! Everything I've had from here has been amazing.“
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“the best place in the mall naturals stuff the service it's great it's funny when people just take time to do review on something bad not everyone is gonna be happy i been there when there is a other person on from of me she was so rude whit the girl who was in the cashier I don't how they have patience whit this tipe of persons...... anyways I just know there're really helpfully person there and I can recommended this place for everyone who really like the best stuff the bets smoothies place jc smoothies“
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“God bless this place. I'm a Puerto Rican that longed for Spanish breakfast in Boston, with as close to the taste of the island food as possible. Their $9/$10 Versailles sandwich taste like what I grew up eating (I would remove the Dijon mustard next time but it did enhance the flavor) and their $5
coffee is soft not dangerously strong and it's so affordable !! I will be coming here more often!! The ambience is peaceful too“
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“Good bubble tea and mochi donuts. Not cheap but definitely worth it for an occasional treat. I like their "coffee lover" and iced matcha drinks with bobba pearls. The store is bright and clean and the packaged snacks for sale are worth checking out.“
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“Andres makes the best bowls! And their customer service is amazing!!“
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“Everything on the menu! Deliciousness on Newbury Street!“
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“(Translated by Google) My favorite place. To pamper myself and please my palate at any time of the day. Thank you thank you thank you.(Original)Mi lugar favorito. Para mimarme y darle gusto a mi paladar a cualquier hora del dia. Gracias, gracias, gracias.“
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“I worked with Shin on a catering order for my sister’s wedding. The ordering process, delivery and service were excellent! Tea-do’s pricing and flavor options were the most competitive in the area. It was a huge hit with the guests. Highly recommend!“
“Everything on the menu! Deliciousness on Newbury Street!“
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“I loved the inclusive environment of Mother Juice. The workers were so kind and helpful and the food was great. The service was quick and overall the area in general was very tidy. I found it super cool how everything was compostable, vegan and gluten-free.
Vegetarian options: Everything is vegan!“
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“The BEST most authentic, clean tasting, yummy froyo“
“My favorite place for a fresh and delicious açaí bowl! Really wish they will bring the rainbow bowl back, that was perfection!“
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“Their bowls are yummy, the fruit is so fresh and the staff are so friendly!“
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“Very generous amount! The topping options are so abundant and I love the fresh fruits - especially the mango! The owner is very patient and friendly, explaining to us different brands of Brazilian cookies. Overall, the store is very down to earth and it really reminds me of my trip in Brazil.“
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“Excellent customer service, food, and coffee flavors! I come here every week on lunch break, could not recommend more.“
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“Everything on the menu! Deliciousness on Newbury Street!“
“Smoothies and bowls are awesome. Employees and service are great. Wide variety of healthy menu options, lots of vegan/GF options. Chocolate mousse stands out among the non-smoothie choices.“
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“This place is absolutely refreshing and a sight for sore eyes! In an ocean full of junk foody places in downtown, it's so nice to see a place of healthy smoothies and raw organic foods. I was happy to find them by accident after visiting an office upstairs so I decided to try an acai bowl! I usually make acai bowls at home and the one I tried here was SO original and delicious (the avocado bowl with lime,hemp seeds, and Himalayan salt) that I would definitely eat it again. I want to try everything from here!!! It's a bit pricey, hence the 4 stars, but totally worth it!! Also the toasts seem super delicious, can't wait to try one. They even have a choice for paper vs. plastic straws, hopefully the plastic ones are gotten rid of soon. Staff are super nice and friendly!“
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“Great coffee & some of the best breakfast sandwiches in all of Boston“
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“To paraphrase Han Solo, "What a wonderful smell I discovered!"“
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“It's a small location. They are practicing social distancing with mask and take out only. We tried the new mojitos drinks which was mixed berry, mango Orange, and grapefruit citrus. They were all so favorful and sweet. There was pieces of fruit and mint in all of them . They were all carbonated. Service was good and price was reasonable“