Food was great, we really enjoyed the athmosphere and the delicious breakfast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rasha Mhmoud
Very friendly staff and servers, fun specials, and best of all: Halal Bacon, Halal Chicken and Halal Beef Burgers! Owner is Egyptian and makes the best Shakshuka ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
EE Grimshaw
Cafe 26 did exactly what it was supposed to do. I woke up fairly early last Sunday morning after a bit of bourbon the night before. A breakfast sandwich was clearly in order. I was staying in an area in the middle of pretty much everything, so it wasn't hard to locate an establishment within a block that had what I needed. I side-eyed a brunchy bougie place on the corner but decided it was too high maintenance for the occasion (and it felt naughty to go in there in my sweats). This didn't require a bunch of fanfare; eggs and cheese were the only pre-requisites.This isn't so much a formal sit-down restaurant as much as a breakfast deli counter situation with a handful of tables to sit at. It's very no-frills and reminded me of a lot of the bodega/delis in NYC (I spent most of the weekend comparing neighborhoods and features to NYC - North End/West Village, etc.). I may be mistaken, but I definitely got a Mediterranean/halal vibe from the establishment, especially given some of the menu items. That said, the menu also prominently featured exactly what I was looking for. I ordered two egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches (one for my top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality), as well as a chocolate croissant to split. The full order was provided in less than five minutes, and the service was efficient/courteous. No issues at all. Both sandwiches were consumed happily a few minutes thereafter. Decent portions and perfect for the situation.Most of my reviews go on for pages and pages, but this is a rare instance where there's not much to say. Breakfast sandwiches were required, they were provided, and they were very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Emma G.
Cafe 26 did exactly what it was supposed to do. I woke up fairly early last Sunday morning after a bit of bourbon the night before. A breakfast sandwich was clearly in order. I was staying in an area in the middle of pretty much everything, so it wasn't hard to locate an establishment within a block that had what I needed. I side-eyed a brunchy bougie place on the corner but decided it was too high maintenance for the occasion (and it felt naughty to go in there in my sweats). This didn't require a bunch of fanfare; eggs and cheese were the only pre-requisites. This isn't so much a formal sit-down restaurant as much as a breakfast deli counter situation with a handful of tables to sit at. It's very no-frills and reminded me of a lot of the bodega/delis in NYC (I spent most of the weekend comparing neighborhoods and features to NYC - North End/West Village, etc.). I may be mistaken, but I definitely got a Mediterranean/halal vibe from the establishment, especially given some of the menu items. That said, the menu also prominently featured exactly what I was looking for. I ordered two egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches (one for my top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality), as well as a chocolate croissant to split. The full order was provided in less than five minutes, and the service was efficient/courteous. No issues at all. Both sandwiches were consumed happily a few minutes thereafter. Decent portions and perfect for the situation. Most of my reviews go on for pages and pages, but this is a rare instance where there's not much to say. Breakfast sandwiches were required, they were provided, and they were very good.
Annabelle Czaika
Very good and kind
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
R Brown
Wonderful spot in Boston Common for a little breakfast. Place is very clean. Has a grade A rating from the health department. The staff is very friendly. Highlights for me were the banana pancakes, the Shakshuka, and the cafe mocha.
This is absolutely one of the best breakfast places I've been to. Their Deluxe French toast was delicious. Their servers are prompt and provide speedy service. We waited around 10-15min for a table of four people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast Plate, Deluxe French Toast, Nutella
josem138
The food is good, they do it well. Both the dish and the hot chocolate were great. A little expensive but good.The problem is attention. They asked us three times how many we were, they were not organized. We were told twice that the queue was 5 minutes having waited almost 10 each time.We ordered breakfast and on two occasions they did not have what we ordered. Then they attended to you without enthusiasm or a bitter face, although there were many of us in the place and they may have been overwhelmed.Something was wrong in the bathroom but I don't remember it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Tom Rund
Call before you go - staff decide to close early from time to time. Was just turned away at the door two hours before closing.
Service: 1
Keerthi D.
Cafe 26 is a great last minute brunch find if you're looking to eat downtown. This restaurant is located near the downtown crossing T stop and there is usually little to no wait. The ambiance is medium casual and there's a wide variety of brunch options on the menu. The inside is a little crowded so I wouldn't recommend going in a group more than 3. The food quality is medium, but it's worth the price. I tried the chicken melt, which came with a side salad. I enjoyed the portion and the flavor was good with the aioli. My mocha latte tasted really good and there was really pretty art on top! Also, our waiter was really nice and service was really quick. Additionally, they take Apple Pay and can split the check easily.
Good, fast breakfast/brunch place that is high quality but not too expensive. Service is fast and friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Convenient place to stop for breakfast before walking the freedom trail.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Rude and careless
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Everything was delicious, cute design in the cappuccino! Just visiting but would come back here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Classic Breakfast Plate, Avocado, Toast
Food was great, we really enjoyed the athmosphere and the delicious breakfast.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very friendly staff and servers, fun specials, and best of all: Halal Bacon, Halal Chicken and Halal Beef Burgers! Owner is Egyptian and makes the best Shakshuka ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cafe 26 did exactly what it was supposed to do. I woke up fairly early last Sunday morning after a bit of bourbon the night before. A breakfast sandwich was clearly in order. I was staying in an area in the middle of pretty much everything, so it wasn't hard to locate an establishment within a block that had what I needed. I side-eyed a brunchy bougie place on the corner but decided it was too high maintenance for the occasion (and it felt naughty to go in there in my sweats). This didn't require a bunch of fanfare; eggs and cheese were the only pre-requisites.This isn't so much a formal sit-down restaurant as much as a breakfast deli counter situation with a handful of tables to sit at. It's very no-frills and reminded me of a lot of the bodega/delis in NYC (I spent most of the weekend comparing neighborhoods and features to NYC - North End/West Village, etc.). I may be mistaken, but I definitely got a Mediterranean/halal vibe from the establishment, especially given some of the menu items. That said, the menu also prominently featured exactly what I was looking for. I ordered two egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches (one for my top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality), as well as a chocolate croissant to split. The full order was provided in less than five minutes, and the service was efficient/courteous. No issues at all. Both sandwiches were consumed happily a few minutes thereafter. Decent portions and perfect for the situation.Most of my reviews go on for pages and pages, but this is a rare instance where there's not much to say. Breakfast sandwiches were required, they were provided, and they were very good.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Cafe 26 did exactly what it was supposed to do. I woke up fairly early last Sunday morning after a bit of bourbon the night before. A breakfast sandwich was clearly in order. I was staying in an area in the middle of pretty much everything, so it wasn't hard to locate an establishment within a block that had what I needed. I side-eyed a brunchy bougie place on the corner but decided it was too high maintenance for the occasion (and it felt naughty to go in there in my sweats). This didn't require a bunch of fanfare; eggs and cheese were the only pre-requisites. This isn't so much a formal sit-down restaurant as much as a breakfast deli counter situation with a handful of tables to sit at. It's very no-frills and reminded me of a lot of the bodega/delis in NYC (I spent most of the weekend comparing neighborhoods and features to NYC - North End/West Village, etc.). I may be mistaken, but I definitely got a Mediterranean/halal vibe from the establishment, especially given some of the menu items. That said, the menu also prominently featured exactly what I was looking for. I ordered two egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches (one for my top-tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality), as well as a chocolate croissant to split. The full order was provided in less than five minutes, and the service was efficient/courteous. No issues at all. Both sandwiches were consumed happily a few minutes thereafter. Decent portions and perfect for the situation. Most of my reviews go on for pages and pages, but this is a rare instance where there's not much to say. Breakfast sandwiches were required, they were provided, and they were very good.
Very good and kind
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful spot in Boston Common for a little breakfast. Place is very clean. Has a grade A rating from the health department. The staff is very friendly. Highlights for me were the banana pancakes, the Shakshuka, and the cafe mocha.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Great food and loved the chi tea ☕️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is absolutely one of the best breakfast places I've been to. Their Deluxe French toast was delicious. Their servers are prompt and provide speedy service. We waited around 10-15min for a table of four people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Toast Plate, Deluxe French Toast, Nutella
The food is good, they do it well. Both the dish and the hot chocolate were great. A little expensive but good.The problem is attention. They asked us three times how many we were, they were not organized. We were told twice that the queue was 5 minutes having waited almost 10 each time.We ordered breakfast and on two occasions they did not have what we ordered. Then they attended to you without enthusiasm or a bitter face, although there were many of us in the place and they may have been overwhelmed.Something was wrong in the bathroom but I don't remember it.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Call before you go - staff decide to close early from time to time. Was just turned away at the door two hours before closing.
Service: 1
Cafe 26 is a great last minute brunch find if you're looking to eat downtown. This restaurant is located near the downtown crossing T stop and there is usually little to no wait. The ambiance is medium casual and there's a wide variety of brunch options on the menu. The inside is a little crowded so I wouldn't recommend going in a group more than 3. The food quality is medium, but it's worth the price. I tried the chicken melt, which came with a side salad. I enjoyed the portion and the flavor was good with the aioli. My mocha latte tasted really good and there was really pretty art on top! Also, our waiter was really nice and service was really quick. Additionally, they take Apple Pay and can split the check easily.