SoundBites Cafe
Somerville, MA 02144-2239
Phone: (617) 623-8338
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Ball Square
- Hours:
- Daily 7am-3pm
Editorial Review for SoundBites Cafe – by Citysearch Editors
The Scene
This Ball Square breakfast joint serves fresh strawberry pancakes and airy omelets daily until 3pm. Lunch offerings are served beginning at 11am and reveal the management's Middle Eastern/health food roots. Items include falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush and tabbouleh. The rest of the lunch menu consists of standard club sandwiches and salads.
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Insider Tips
When to GoOn weekends, get there early to avoid the brunch crunch.
The ExtrasFree delivery is offered weekdays from 9am-2pm.
User Reviews for SoundBites Cafe
04/04/2008 Posted by missdiogenes
Yes there is a line. Yes Yasser is abrupt. And yes, you won't find too many better breakfast joints around. The omlettes are fluffy, filled with flavorful fresh ingredients and not sitting in a pool of butter/grease. The fruit plate is the best around - papaya and mango anyone? The pancakes are puffy, not dense rocks and served -go figure- hot! The menu is filled with plenty of selections that are both unusual and familiar, making it tough to make a choice. There is a nice use of spice here that is sorely lacking in a lot of breakfast places and the homefries... well you might call them crackfries. You WILL get a craving for them. Yes Yasser is caustic and abrasive, but at least he has a personality and is honest about who he is and his business. Let's face it folks... it's breakfast. Turn and burn. If you are looking for a leisurely time, go have brunch somewhere. Having been in the business for years, breakfast is expected to be quick and painless, which this is. It's a huge bonus that the food is so good. Sidenote: Do I want to go to a restaurant next door that offers the same menu? No. I support the guy that has the creativity to open and operate a business and build loyal clientelle. Copying a menu is not building a business, it is a sign of laziness and lack of originality. I know many people who would give their left arm to open a restaurant and cook food near and dear to their heart. I'll go to that guy.
Pros: Fantastic food
Cons: Parking
03/31/2008 Posted by KH797
I've been going to Sound Bites with a group of friends for the last few years. We have always been welcomed and treated as warmly as a new face walking through the door. The owner is very polite and really makes sure customers leave happy. There can be a long wait but I heard that they are opening for breakfast full time. I'm really looking forward to it! The tvs also make it a great bar to sit down at and enjoy the game. Definitely a place to put on your local hang out list!
Pros: Food, service, TVs, menu, price, drinks
Cons: Parking
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