Ordered Çilbir which is a poached egg w/garlicky yogurt, fingerling potatoes, chile butter, toasted buckwheat, and their Turkish-Style Breakfast of soft-boiled egg, cucumber, tomato, olives, feta, yogurt, seasonal spoon sweets. Quality was outstanding but quantities small. Service was fine. Coffee was very good. The interior is a bit cramped but there's some seating outside. There's a small parking lot next door.
heather schroeder
stopped in for a housemate chai. was perfectly spiced and not too sweet. will return tomorrow for breakfast !
Ibrahim Bharmal
Appropriates Arab and Middle Eastern culture. When owner was asked if food could be made halal, responded by saying “that’s not our target audience” and “we don’t do politics.”
Shalini Sankar
Delicious Turkish menu with extremely fast service. The place though small it has a warmth about it. The siting space is limited but waiting is worth it as food is amazing. The servers are courteous and sweet. No nonsense place with some amazing dishes. U can also pick up thinsg off the shelf. Nice memorable experience.
Haley Tynan
What a gem! My husband and I stopped in here to grab a quick lunch on a recommendation. We were blown away by the food, pastries, drinks and little mini market. We ended up buying some treats to bring home. Highly recommended!
Kathy Yu
Wow the flavors here are so fresh and unique!! When we entered, I was skeptical, but the food was so good and like nothing I've tasted - admittedly I don't eat at meze places super often. The chicken wings (date molasses bbq and lemon herb on top) were SO good, the flatbread and shawarma tasted different from any other place bcus of the filling. The shakshuka came with pesto which was jnteresting. Highly recommended.
There's not a lot of seating and it's a free for all so don't come with a group expecting to sit.
Jennifer Hazelton
I would rate this place 10 out of 5 if I could. There is no other spot in Boston as good. They CRUSH baked goods, cold drinks, hot drinks, breakfast, side dishes, literally everything is amazing. I’ve been here dozens of times and every single time has not disappointed
Joshua Herzig-Marx
Crowded. Best decaf in Boston. Amazing baked goods.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Justin Polasek
Glad I took the wrong bus stop and stumbled upon this place. The shawarma and dolmas were great and I loved the selection of ready made items they had.
Lovely coffee shop with good pastries. The staff were friendly and it was a nice place to sit for a little bit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Carly Ward-Popek
Love Sofra! Everything I have had from there I have thoroughly enjoyed. The falafel, in particular, is delicious and the baked goods are always a treat.
The one critique I have is simply the layout. It's a small spot and it's typically VERY busy, especially on weekends, and it can get very congested. There isn't a great method for moving people through the shop, which contributes to the congestion.
Otherwise, I highly recommend stopping by and either staying to enjoy your food or grabbing something to go. You won't be disappointed!
I think it’s a great fusion spot with a diverse selection of food for every dietary restriction Although, I think the food was mid. The flavors were less Middle Eastern, and more American than anything. The atmosphere and service were great though!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Michael Burk
This is one of the best bakeries in the area, the breakfast/brunch options are all amazing. Family and friends revere it, and the owner has a reputation for taking good care of her employees to make sure they have a sustainable lifestyle. It's not cheap, but there's probably not anything on the menu you can order that doesn't taste home-made. The seating inside is notably cramped, and if it isn't raining or snowing, you can definitely sit outside. It might not be worth the trip to Boston alone, but if you are visiting, it's well worth the detour.
Wheelchair accessibility: This place does not seem to be wheelchair accessible, it's so busy at times it's barely accessible by humans with some flexibility.
Ordered Çilbir which is a poached egg w/garlicky yogurt, fingerling potatoes, chile butter, toasted buckwheat, and their Turkish-Style Breakfast of soft-boiled egg, cucumber, tomato, olives, feta, yogurt, seasonal spoon sweets.
Quality was outstanding but quantities small. Service was fine. Coffee was very good. The interior is a bit cramped but there's some seating outside. There's a small parking lot next door.
stopped in for a housemate chai. was perfectly spiced and not too sweet.
will return tomorrow for breakfast !
Appropriates Arab and Middle Eastern culture. When owner was asked if food could be made halal, responded by saying “that’s not our target audience” and “we don’t do politics.”
Delicious Turkish menu with extremely fast service. The place though small it has a warmth about it. The siting space is limited but waiting is worth it as food is amazing. The servers are courteous and sweet. No nonsense place with some amazing dishes. U can also pick up thinsg off the shelf. Nice memorable experience.
What a gem! My husband and I stopped in here to grab a quick lunch on a recommendation. We were blown away by the food, pastries, drinks and little mini market. We ended up buying some treats to bring home. Highly recommended!
Wow the flavors here are so fresh and unique!! When we entered, I was skeptical, but the food was so good and like nothing I've tasted - admittedly I don't eat at meze places super often. The chicken wings (date molasses bbq and lemon herb on top) were SO good, the flatbread and shawarma tasted different from any other place bcus of the filling. The shakshuka came with pesto which was jnteresting. Highly recommended.
There's not a lot of seating and it's a free for all so don't come with a group expecting to sit.
I would rate this place 10 out of 5 if I could. There is no other spot in Boston as good. They CRUSH baked goods, cold drinks, hot drinks, breakfast, side dishes, literally everything is amazing. I’ve been here dozens of times and every single time has not disappointed
Crowded. Best decaf in Boston. Amazing baked goods.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glad I took the wrong bus stop and stumbled upon this place. The shawarma and dolmas were great and I loved the selection of ready made items they had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lamb Shawarma
Lovely cafe very clean tea was lovely.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Turkish Breakfast
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The best bakery this side of Charles River.
Lovely coffee shop with good pastries. The staff were friendly and it was a nice place to sit for a little bit
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Love Sofra! Everything I have had from there I have thoroughly enjoyed. The falafel, in particular, is delicious and the baked goods are always a treat.
The one critique I have is simply the layout. It's a small spot and it's typically VERY busy, especially on weekends, and it can get very congested. There isn't a great method for moving people through the shop, which contributes to the congestion.
Otherwise, I highly recommend stopping by and either staying to enjoy your food or grabbing something to go. You won't be disappointed!
Vegetarian options: Falafel, shakshuka, dips, pastries.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shakshuka, Spinach Falafel, Bakery
I think it’s a great fusion spot with a diverse selection of food for every dietary restriction
Although, I think the food was mid. The flavors were less Middle Eastern, and more American than anything.
The atmosphere and service were great though!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
This is one of the best bakeries in the area, the breakfast/brunch options are all amazing. Family and friends revere it, and the owner has a reputation for taking good care of her employees to make sure they have a sustainable lifestyle. It's not cheap, but there's probably not anything on the menu you can order that doesn't taste home-made. The seating inside is notably cramped, and if it isn't raining or snowing, you can definitely sit outside. It might not be worth the trip to Boston alone, but if you are visiting, it's well worth the detour.
Wheelchair accessibility: This place does not seem to be wheelchair accessible, it's so busy at times it's barely accessible by humans with some flexibility.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shakshuka, Earthquake Cookies, Bakery
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