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The OtherSide Cafe
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“Otherside has a refreshing, chill atmosphere and if you cannot handle it you can make a reservation at Capital Grille.”
“Their cheesecake was overpriced.”
“I'm sorry but I do not tip for poor service, unhygenic food and drinks, and complete idiotic behavior!”
“Unfortunately, the service was not good (although staff seemed like a nice group in general) and food was nothing special (especially the nachos that we had read about).”
“If you like a place with a little character, good food and beer with vegetarian options, go to The Other Side.”
“so we finished our overpriced beers and left, never to go back.”
“The food was great; service was poor (ie clearing plates before you're finished.)”
“Their cheesecake was overpriced.”
“The service can be slow and it gets real busy on the weekends.”View Less
not worth it!.
one star for location, but that's it. It's not just a question of staff attitude but a question of prejudicial profiling by the guy at the door. Two Spanish speaking friends were meeting me and my
wife there for beers and snacks and the man at the door demanded a U.S. passport from my friends, a Massachusetts driver's license wasn't good enough!
Weird place too. The locale was half empty but they wouldn't let anybody else in unless other people left. Was there a problem with the fire marshal? Don't know. They couldn't explain it when you asked. My friends and I left in disgust and headed down to the House of Blues for the Manu Chao concert. Had a blast!…
meh. so i saw the chimay umbrellas outside and knew i had to try this place out. i was told by friends its not that good, but what do they know right, i mean it has chimay umbrellas. so we get there and im instantly disappointed. small draft list, although its a good selection for the size. overpriced beer. we order nachos, im hungry but already wary of this place so im unwilling to commit to even a sandwich until i see the nachos. good thing i waited to order lunch, or in this case not order lunch. id say worst nachos ever, but then you will just imagine sub par nachos. these were worse. small and unpleasant, and nearly cheeseless. i mean really, who cant make nachos. so we finished our overpriced beers and left, never to go back.…
Hipster Hangout.
Do you have a host/hostess or not? Coming to the OtherSide, I am usually confused in how to be seated there. This just might be me, but I never know to wait or sit right down.
When I finally figure out how to sit down, I dive into their menu. It's pretty extensive with many raw, vegan and vegetarian options, some gluten-free too. A lot of my friends have special diets and I was a veg for some years, so there are plenty of options for any diet.
If you can make it here before 3pm on the weekend, get some brunch. The french toast is killer and the heuvos rancheros is a crazy good combo of egg, chilli and cornbread.
On the regular menu, the mock chicken salad is healthy and surprisingly filling. Overall, I've never had a bad meal at the OtherSide.
The service can be slow and it gets real busy on the weekends.
The have a patio with one or two tables outside for warm days. Of all the times, I've been there the patio tables have been full. I'm pretty sure it would be a miracle if I ever did get to sit out there. But, if I ever do get to sit out there, I think it would be the first time I wouldn't be confused about the hostess situation.…
not for everyone. The Other Side is a remnant of a time when Boston was a lot less homogenized and a lot more interesting. Yes, there's loud music. Yes, the wait staff sometimes have a little attitude. But does every place in Boston need to be like Stephanie's on Newbury? If you like a place with a little character, good food and beer with vegetarian options, go to The Other Side. If not, Stephanie's is right down the street...…
