They were so accommodating , kind and so professional!! Josh, our server was great !!! Had a wonderful experience, the food and atmosphere was a plus !! Will be back !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eva H.
Came here to celebrate my upcoming birthday and had such a lovely experience. The space is very pretty, I would like to sit upstairs at some point but the downstairs bar is also beautiful! Got two drinks and the steak tartare and was extremely happy with it all. The serving size of the steak tartare for $21 was absolutely massive, definitely would be good to share with two people or one if you're hungry. The flavors were delicious and the presentation was gorgeous. The couple next to me got the brussels sprouts and the burger and said they enjoyed them both as well. The drinks aren't too sweet at all, I got the Monaco and the Havana Daydreamin' and enjoyed both. Service was fantastic. The hostess and bar staff gently mentioned the Havana Daydreamin' which I ordered, turns out it comes with a rubber duck, (they gave me a duck with a party hat) and put a lit candle on the side of the drink. Little touches like that really help an occasion feel special and I appreciated the thoughtfulness. Throughout the night everyone was attentive and kind but I didn't feel rushed. This was a great bar to grab a drink and some food, I was very happy as a solo guest and would definitely come back with friends in the future.
Heather Watt
Great spot for food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hickory Smoked Wing Flats
Mitali Gore
You need to have a state approved ID here (US driver's license, passport), oherwise, they won't serve you drinks.All food is great, you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend the shishito peppers, the deviled eggs, pigs 'n blankets, brussel sprouts, and the alden burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pigs in a Blanket
Dave Fortino
Legit. Amazing eats, Amazing cocktails. Amazing bartenders. Thanks for the great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela F.
A friend brought me here for dinner on a Saturday night. We did not have reservations but there were seats available at the little bar facing the kitchen. It felt like a chef's table experience as we could watch as different dishes were being prepared. I ordered a dirty martini and my friend ordered the blank space cocktail. They did not have blue cheese olives for the martini. My martini was nice and cold with three olives but not as dirty as I'd like. My friend's drink was delicious! We decided to order the fried brussels sprouts- without the fish sauce, the Longfellow messy fries, the fried shishito peppers and the wild green & cheese pupusas. My favorite dish was the pupusas. They tasted like a soft corn tortilla with lime- delightful. These were topped with microgreens and some kind of crumbled cheese. There were only four which my friend and I shared but I longed for more- next time! These were served with a side of curtido, a lightly fermented cabbage relish, that was lovely. I expected the fried shishito peppers to be breaded but I was glad they were not. They were placed on top of a squash hummus and were served with naan. This dish was sprinkled with chopped peanuts. Very nice dish. I just ate the avocados off the messy fries. Ok, I tried a messy fry or two. They tasted great with the sesame kewpie dressing, furikake seasoning and chili crisp. Large portion size! The fried Brussels sprouts were very nice. They were quite oily yet crispy. I enjoyed them very much. The atmosphere was lively yet warm and inviting. Our server was pleasant and the drink and food arrived in a timely manner. This was a lovely dining experience!
Miguel Rodríguez García
Great atmosphere and great cocktails! We tried several and they were all excellent. Also, really nice background music: not too loud, so perfect for keeping a conversation! We'll come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher Parsons
Amazing cocktails with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
diner33
First time at Longfellow. Loved it! The Brussels and the Lumpia were next level good. The wine and cocktails were excellent. Beautiful place. This will go on the date night rotation.
Arana Da
They aimed for an upscale vibe, but the service, food, and drinks didn't match up. The only upscale thing were the high prices. Even the chairs were worn and tables too small not living up to that upscale feel they wanted to accomplish so badly.
The ambience and food at Longfellow was great for a quiet date night. The service was a little slow at the start, but it was nice not feeling rushed throughout the evening. I definitely plan to dine there again.
I was surprised that every customer got free champagne for NYE except for us... it makes me wonder if it was the fact that we were speaking Spanish or our race. Service was very poor compared to other customers. I will not return to this place.
Emily Gettys
Great spot in Harvard Square! The cocktails are fabulous, especially suburban legends and cloud nine. We shared the pigs in a blanket (delicious, but be aware the plate comes with 3), the waffle fries (incredible, crispy and the plate is large and great for sharing), and the brussel sprouts (also tasty and great for sharing). We also ordered chips and onion dip which in hindsight was way too much potato with the order of fries but also good and shareable. Our server was attentive and friendly and was on it making sure our water was refilled promptly, which I loved. The bar itself was a cool vibe and the atmosphere is upscale but not too fancy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Waffle Fries, Pigs in a Blanket
Gretchen Q.
If you enjoy over priced, pretentious, yet totally underwhelming food, this is your spot. The service is best described as spectacularly weak. While the staffs total lack of interest in you being a customer is rude at best, it does raise enough deep ire to know you haven't actually died while waiting on your check to escape to somewhere better. When in Harvard Square go anywhere else.
Z. D.
We went to Longfellow's on Friday (December 16, 2023) night after work for a quick drink and witnessed a bartender (30s, brown hair and clear eyes, preppy looking with fresh? arm tattoos, wearing a red, green, and blue flannel with brown leather elbow patches under his bar apron) *smash* (not just drop) a glass on purpose onto the floor in front of his two shocked and scared looking colleagues behind the bar (they were a young woman with short hair and a young BIPOC man). The sound reverberated through the bar, shocking everyone into silence, and we were not the only patrons who saw him do it. This bartender (in the flannel shirt) who smashed the glass then looked around angrily (he had been looking angry and barking at patrons earlier) and allowed his colleagues to clean up the damage. We happened to be looking at him when he threw the glass down. I understand that the job may be stressful at peak hours, but this man should not be allowed to work as a bartender due to his complete lack of professionalism and the violence of his actions. His colleagues at the bar, who both nice, looked very scared of him. I would turn around and leave if I saw this man behind the bar again. I would add I usually have a great experience at Longfellow's and have been coming to this space when it was once Algiers since I was a college student here more than a decade ago. Witnessing what happened Friday night colored my view of Longfellow's and Alden + Harrow as an establishment.
They were so accommodating , kind and so professional!! Josh, our server was great !!! Had a wonderful experience, the food and atmosphere was a plus !! Will be back !!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came here to celebrate my upcoming birthday and had such a lovely experience. The space is very pretty, I would like to sit upstairs at some point but the downstairs bar is also beautiful! Got two drinks and the steak tartare and was extremely happy with it all. The serving size of the steak tartare for $21 was absolutely massive, definitely would be good to share with two people or one if you're hungry. The flavors were delicious and the presentation was gorgeous. The couple next to me got the brussels sprouts and the burger and said they enjoyed them both as well. The drinks aren't too sweet at all, I got the Monaco and the Havana Daydreamin' and enjoyed both. Service was fantastic. The hostess and bar staff gently mentioned the Havana Daydreamin' which I ordered, turns out it comes with a rubber duck, (they gave me a duck with a party hat) and put a lit candle on the side of the drink. Little touches like that really help an occasion feel special and I appreciated the thoughtfulness. Throughout the night everyone was attentive and kind but I didn't feel rushed. This was a great bar to grab a drink and some food, I was very happy as a solo guest and would definitely come back with friends in the future.
Great spot for food and
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hickory Smoked Wing Flats
You need to have a state approved ID here (US driver's license, passport), oherwise, they won't serve you drinks.All food is great, you won't be disappointed. I highly recommend the shishito peppers, the deviled eggs, pigs 'n blankets, brussel sprouts, and the alden burger.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pigs in a Blanket
Legit. Amazing eats, Amazing cocktails. Amazing bartenders. Thanks for the great time.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A friend brought me here for dinner on a Saturday night. We did not have reservations but there were seats available at the little bar facing the kitchen. It felt like a chef's table experience as we could watch as different dishes were being prepared. I ordered a dirty martini and my friend ordered the blank space cocktail. They did not have blue cheese olives for the martini. My martini was nice and cold with three olives but not as dirty as I'd like. My friend's drink was delicious! We decided to order the fried brussels sprouts- without the fish sauce, the Longfellow messy fries, the fried shishito peppers and the wild green & cheese pupusas. My favorite dish was the pupusas. They tasted like a soft corn tortilla with lime- delightful. These were topped with microgreens and some kind of crumbled cheese. There were only four which my friend and I shared but I longed for more- next time! These were served with a side of curtido, a lightly fermented cabbage relish, that was lovely. I expected the fried shishito peppers to be breaded but I was glad they were not. They were placed on top of a squash hummus and were served with naan. This dish was sprinkled with chopped peanuts. Very nice dish. I just ate the avocados off the messy fries. Ok, I tried a messy fry or two. They tasted great with the sesame kewpie dressing, furikake seasoning and chili crisp. Large portion size! The fried Brussels sprouts were very nice. They were quite oily yet crispy. I enjoyed them very much. The atmosphere was lively yet warm and inviting. Our server was pleasant and the drink and food arrived in a timely manner. This was a lovely dining experience!
Great atmosphere and great cocktails! We tried several and they were all excellent. Also, really nice background music: not too loud, so perfect for keeping a conversation! We'll come
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing cocktails with
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time at Longfellow. Loved it! The Brussels and the Lumpia were next level good. The wine and cocktails were excellent. Beautiful place. This will go on the date night rotation.
They aimed for an upscale vibe, but the service, food, and drinks didn't match up. The only upscale thing were the high prices. Even the chairs were worn and tables too small not living up to that upscale feel they wanted to accomplish so badly.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
The ambience and food at Longfellow was great for a quiet date night. The service was a little slow at the start, but it was nice not feeling rushed throughout the evening. I definitely plan to dine there again.
I was surprised that every customer got free champagne for NYE except for us... it makes me wonder if it was the fact that we were speaking Spanish or our race. Service was very poor compared to other customers. I will not return to this place.
Great spot in Harvard Square! The cocktails are fabulous, especially suburban legends and cloud nine. We shared the pigs in a blanket (delicious, but be aware the plate comes with 3), the waffle fries (incredible, crispy and the plate is large and great for sharing), and the brussel sprouts (also tasty and great for sharing). We also ordered chips and onion dip which in hindsight was way too much potato with the order of fries but also good and shareable. Our server was attentive and friendly and was on it making sure our water was refilled promptly, which I loved. The bar itself was a cool vibe and the atmosphere is upscale but not too fancy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Waffle Fries, Pigs in a Blanket
If you enjoy over priced, pretentious, yet totally underwhelming food, this is your spot. The service is best described as spectacularly weak. While the staffs total lack of interest in you being a customer is rude at best, it does raise enough deep ire to know you haven't actually died while waiting on your check to escape to somewhere better. When in Harvard Square go anywhere else.
We went to Longfellow's on Friday (December 16, 2023) night after work for a quick drink and witnessed a bartender (30s, brown hair and clear eyes, preppy looking with fresh? arm tattoos, wearing a red, green, and blue flannel with brown leather elbow patches under his bar apron) *smash* (not just drop) a glass on purpose onto the floor in front of his two shocked and scared looking colleagues behind the bar (they were a young woman with short hair and a young BIPOC man). The sound reverberated through the bar, shocking everyone into silence, and we were not the only patrons who saw him do it. This bartender (in the flannel shirt) who smashed the glass then looked around angrily (he had been looking angry and barking at patrons earlier) and allowed his colleagues to clean up the damage. We happened to be looking at him when he threw the glass down. I understand that the job may be stressful at peak hours, but this man should not be allowed to work as a bartender due to his complete lack of professionalism and the violence of his actions. His colleagues at the bar, who both nice, looked very scared of him. I would turn around and leave if I saw this man behind the bar again. I would add I usually have a great experience at Longfellow's and have been coming to this space when it was once Algiers since I was a college student here more than a decade ago. Witnessing what happened Friday night colored my view of Longfellow's and Alden + Harrow as an establishment.