Foundry On Elm
255 Elm St, Somerville
(617) 628-9999
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Fun local spot!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This be the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Came for dinner with a group of friends and we all loved what we got. The burger was so juicy and flavorful and the fries were seriously some of the best fries I've ever had. The caesar salad, poutine, and chicken sando were enjoyed as well. Highly recommend the buzz if you enjoy a warm, spicy, cidery cocktail. Excited to come back another time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Foundry Burger
The best burger
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Foundry Burger, Steak Frites
Cute brunch spot near Davis Square, good for a date, a family breakfast, or for a quick stop at the bar. We got the farmhouse breakfast since we were craving a protein heavy meal. We all finished our meals - it was just right in terms of portions. The beignets were also warm, fresh, and fluffy. They came with a delicious chocolate dipping sauce.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Foundry is always such a good time, solid food and inventive cocktails across the board that comes with consistently engaging and attentive service. It’s both a neighborhood gem and a Davis destination.
Stopped by for a couple beers and ended up staying for this delightful chicken sandwich and fries. Will definitely be coming back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Definitely get the grilled cheese sandwich (drizzled with honey) and tomato soup! Best ever!
Food: 5
Delicious brunch spot with tasty vegetarian-friendly options. Especially liked the portion size of each dish: reasonable size yet very filling.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We came only for burger and had a great experience. Frites were a bit too fatty but this was compensated by the better burger. The service was exceptional. Would come again!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The food is good but overpriced and small portions, truffle fries are alright, almost burnt a little, just not the best truffle fries we've had. No alot of options for people who don't eat red meat.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Bar, Foundry Burger
My party’s waiter was super nice and his service was great. However, my friends and I did not have a pleasant experience overall due to the way a manager treated us at the end of our meal. We were in outdoor seating, in a back corner of the seating area. Due to the wood base and floor of the outdoor seating being rotten, uneven and having gaps, my friend and I changed the seats slightly so that while it was awkward looking compared to the rest of the seating, it was safe to sit at. It also helped not having the sun directly in our faces too. Specifically, we moved our seats and adjusted the table a bit so that our seats and table were stable, and were not in danger of falling through the gaps and weak points of the wood base. As more people were seated around us, we saw some of them also move the seating similarly due to the wood. We had our meal. We were a bit disappointed with the food as the wrap was not good, and there was no steak sauce available for the steak. At the later part of our meal, a manager came to us. We thought he would ask us how the meal was or if we needed more water, as most management usually does, but he came and spoke to me directly, saying: “The way you are sitting here is causing us a fine as it’s in violation of our code.” My friends and I were taken aback by his stern voice, how he interrupted us in the middle of our conversation and was speaking to me only/directly, and how he phrased what he said. His vibe was just off. People around us - specifically the ones who also moved their seats - fell silent. We did not appreciate how he could have just asked us more politely to move the seats back to original seating instead of what felt almost like a threat to us, that we were causing the restaurant a fine. He didn’t even pose a question, just statements. We didn’t think we were causing an issue as we had been sitting in that way for about an hour, and our table was at the end/not in anyone’s way. We asked for the check and left. It also did not sit right with us that as we were waiting for the check, the same manager was staring at us from inside the restaurant. Straight up his vibe was just mean. As a person of color, and the only one at the outdoor seating, I had a gut feeling we were singled out in an unfair way. I say this as POCs usually have a gut feeling when they’re singled out. I’m not saying they did anything directly biased, but POCs know the gut feeling.
I really recommend to please get some steak sauce for the steak, and if management could figure out a more kind way to ask customers to move seats back to their original place. Or just build more stable & safer bases. We would’ve moved asap if we were asked to do so (politely). The way it was said to us really felt unfair and just straight up mean, to the point I’m taking time to write this review. (Please note - this is a redo of a previous review I wrote for this restaurant for the same experience. In attempts to edit my review with an updated version that addressed the restaurant owner’s concerns that my claim of racism was unfounded and I was disrespectful in describing the manager’s physical features to specify which one he was, I accidentally deleted it. This is an attempt to communicate the same review while making it more respectful, clear and constructive. Apologies for any offense I caused in describing the manager’s physical features through physical features).
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 2
We ordered the Fish and chips. The Fish was totally tasteless and not fresh, and the fries were mushy and a bit cold. The service was ok but not good. Very disappointed by the quality of the food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 2
Stopped here for dinner on Friday night. Bartender was very friendly and attentive. Grilled cheese and soup was solid as well.
Grilled cheese was out of this world!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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