Centre Street Cafe
(617) 524-9217
669A Centre Street
Jamaica Plain,
MA
02130
42.3127
-71.1143
Neighborhoods: Jamaica Hills / Pond, Jamaica Plain
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The Food
Organic and locally grown produce go into all of the long-loved kitchen's supersized, highly affordable fixings. The standard menu tends to be cheaper, with entrees running under $10. (Nightly specials hover around $15.) Lovers of nouveau homestyle dishes will find plenty to satisfy, from earthy potato and mushroom stews and Szechuan stir-fry to chicken livers with dried figs and straight-from-the-garden-fresh salads.
The Scene
Think vintage Jamaica Plain: a rainbow coalition of customers piles in nightly, packing the less than 30 seats. An open counter to the kitchen, a sassy (but competent) wait staff, and the loud conversation bouncing off of every wall keep the place feeling vibrant.
User Reviews
michaelwasher
June 11, 2008
I have never been disappointed by this place. Food is always amazing, and for the price is ALWAYS fresh, cooked perfectly, and of course tastes better because they support local farmers. I would eat there everyday if I could, the menu is always changing, with very creative dishes and service is great.
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zarthon
June 07, 2008
I love Centre Street brunch! I wish I were there right now! As others have said the food is fresh and the portions are large. This includes the Mimosas! They are huge! I also recommend the breakfast banana split, and the Cuban scramble. They will accommodate vegetarians and vegans here. As for the line I think they let you go in and get coffee while you wait. The places is also next to an entertaining kitchen store that helps pass time in line. I have not eaten dinner here yet but plan on trying it since brunch is so good. Based on my brunch experience I plan to listen to the wait person's recommendations about what's good that day. They are very honest and down to earth.
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kathyp11011
December 20, 2007
still one of the best brunches in boston, if you can get deal with the long lines! i recommend getting there just before the 3pm closing and there's usually less of a wait. uses mostly locally grown ingredients, really fresh! dinner is a bit over-priced. the brunch is $$, but huge portions,,,
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The Extras:
Be sure to check out the catch of the day special, if you're in the mood for some seafood.
