Haven't been here in a while. Today is takeout day. My hospitalized son is craving the grilled cinnamon rolls and a build your own omelett. Wish granted. The last time I was here, I had the bonkers breakfast. It was magnificent. Food was prepared expertly and with fresh ingredients. I really love this diner. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Takeout without pre-order took around 20 minutes total. The ambiance is good as well..not too loud. Not a long wait for a table, either. Great brunch option.
Ellie C.
Great cute brunch spot in Central square! They manage to take classic diner decor and vibes and elevate it to a restaurant level with polished and attentive yet friendly service. My dining companion and I both have dairy allergies, so we were thrilled to see the large vegan menu offered (on top of an already large regular menu). We got the almond joy waffle and vegan scrambled bowl and both were delicious and filling. The bottomless coffee was also a nice touch, and our server was very good about making sure our cups got refilled. My only wish is that there could have been a dairy-free or vegan donut offered, but I could still see myself coming back again for the great service, relaxed atmosphere, and extensive menu that can cover almost any type of brunch craving.
Edward Jay
Good selection for a diner. The pizzas look a bit oily but the Ruben sandwich was solid. No frills. Good late night spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Suzette U.
The food was delicious and there was plenty of it. The server knew his menu and advised us well. Typical dinner atmosphere just what we expected. We would return if ever in Boston.
Bradley Wilson
Pancakes were sour and mealy, fell apart when eating. Omelette was like a wet sponge, very watery. Potatoes were soggy and tasted old, hollandaise was like sugary scrambled eggs. Nothing was seasoned. Extremely poor quality food. Service was good, too bad nothing was edible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
D.
The food was good. I took an Uber to get there and noticed that the train station was right around the corner, so I didn't need to spend more money on Uber. The steak and cheese eggrolls were just that (steak and cheese, no other veggies). The French toast was good, and so were the homefries. The place was crowded when we first arrived at 2 pm. They also serve alcohol.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Daniel Horgan
Great music whoever was DJing tonight!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Michelle T.
DELICIOUS! Came here around 10am on a sunday morning and there was no wait to be seated. Vibes were nice and service was pretty quick. Definitely recommend getting the bashinator and donut french toast. Wasn't too pricey overall. Thanks!
Kenneth C.
These donuts are great! I bought a dozen to bring to a party and they were a big hit! Soft and delicious, the variety of flavors was well received. These hit the right spot with sweetness and well, ya know that feeling that comes from biting into a well made donut? That's what we got. No big-batch product here! I'll definitely be back for more donuts!
Arnetta Shepherd
It's a cozy,Happy Days(tv show) throwback. Food is good and it's affordable but parking is limited.
It was ok. There are a decent amount of gluten-free options... But don't be fooled they are not exactly what you think. I ordered the gluten-free chicken and waffle and it is just a gluten-free waffle with grilled chicken. Not what I was expecting. It is ok, I was thinking that I would've been some kind of gluten-free fried chicken. I didn't follow up and ask but I was a little bit disappointed . The waffle was ok, but probally wouldn't go back. I also asked about getting the hash, which the server told me wasn't gluten free.
dominique damian
Great gluten free options. Friendly and quick staff.Dietary restrictions: We had gluten-free strawberry and cream waffles, gluten-free Nutella and banana French toast, and a gf donut for later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Toni T.
I enjoyed my first experience at Donut Villa in Cambridge. I met up with a couple of friends who had already been there before, so it was nice to catch up with them. Be mindful of your conversations, because it can get loud in there (..a Sunday morning), but the noise level didn't bother me...it's a diner. It definitely has a diner feel, with the decor, and spacing is kind of tight, but don't go at a busy time if you have a smidgen of claustrophobia. There was a slight wait, but that moved quickly. I went in hungry and ready to eat, so I had the scrambled eggs, the Nutella and banana stuffed french toast with a side of turkey bacon. As I said, I was hungry! Don't judge me. The french toast was delicious, the eggs were good (I like them covered in cheese..and hot sauce), the turkey bacon was ok. It just needed to be cooked a little more. The waiter was overwhelmed, but he was kind. I don't mind kind, overwhelmed waiters in a busy spot. I didn't get a donut, so I can't judge those. I'd definitely return when family comes to town.
Jaye Aster Broder
Tasty brunch spot with a diner feel that doesn’t get too crowded on the early weekends. We liked the grilled cinnamon roll and would recommend the build your own omelette if you’re very hungry because servings are large. The coffee here is very good. Our waitress was Maria. She was great.Vegetarian options: There did not appear to be any vegan options but there are a lot of non meat options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll
Giorgia Nadizar
Good food, slightly exaggerated portions but in full US
Haven't been here in a while. Today is takeout day. My hospitalized son is craving the grilled cinnamon rolls and a build your own omelett. Wish granted. The last time I was here, I had the bonkers breakfast. It was magnificent. Food was prepared expertly and with fresh ingredients. I really love this diner. Staff is friendly and accommodating. Takeout without pre-order took around 20 minutes total. The ambiance is good as well..not too loud. Not a long wait for a table, either. Great brunch option.
Great cute brunch spot in Central square! They manage to take classic diner decor and vibes and elevate it to a restaurant level with polished and attentive yet friendly service. My dining companion and I both have dairy allergies, so we were thrilled to see the large vegan menu offered (on top of an already large regular menu). We got the almond joy waffle and vegan scrambled bowl and both were delicious and filling. The bottomless coffee was also a nice touch, and our server was very good about making sure our cups got refilled. My only wish is that there could have been a dairy-free or vegan donut offered, but I could still see myself coming back again for the great service, relaxed atmosphere, and extensive menu that can cover almost any type of brunch craving.
Good selection for a diner. The pizzas look a bit oily but the Ruben sandwich was solid. No frills. Good late night spot.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
The food was delicious and there was plenty of it. The server knew his menu and advised us well. Typical dinner atmosphere just what we expected. We would return if ever in Boston.
Pancakes were sour and mealy, fell apart when eating. Omelette was like a wet sponge, very watery. Potatoes were soggy and tasted old, hollandaise was like sugary scrambled eggs. Nothing was seasoned. Extremely poor quality food. Service was good, too bad nothing was edible.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
The food was good. I took an Uber to get there and noticed that the train station was right around the corner, so I didn't need to spend more money on Uber. The steak and cheese eggrolls were just that (steak and cheese, no other veggies). The French toast was good, and so were the homefries. The place was crowded when we first arrived at 2 pm. They also serve alcohol.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great music whoever was DJing tonight!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
DELICIOUS! Came here around 10am on a sunday morning and there was no wait to be seated. Vibes were nice and service was pretty quick. Definitely recommend getting the bashinator and donut french toast. Wasn't too pricey overall. Thanks!
These donuts are great! I bought a dozen to bring to a party and they were a big hit! Soft and delicious, the variety of flavors was well received. These hit the right spot with sweetness and well, ya know that feeling that comes from biting into a well made donut? That's what we got. No big-batch product here! I'll definitely be back for more donuts!
It's a cozy,Happy Days(tv show) throwback. Food is good and it's affordable but parking is limited.
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It was ok. There are a decent amount of gluten-free options... But don't be fooled they are not exactly what you think. I ordered the gluten-free chicken and waffle and it is just a gluten-free waffle with grilled chicken. Not what I was expecting. It is ok, I was thinking that I would've been some kind of gluten-free fried chicken. I didn't follow up and ask but I was a little bit disappointed . The waffle was ok, but probally wouldn't go back. I also asked about getting the hash, which the server told me wasn't gluten free.
Great gluten free options. Friendly and quick staff.Dietary restrictions: We had gluten-free strawberry and cream waffles, gluten-free Nutella and banana French toast, and a gf donut for later.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I enjoyed my first experience at Donut Villa in Cambridge. I met up with a couple of friends who had already been there before, so it was nice to catch up with them. Be mindful of your conversations, because it can get loud in there (..a Sunday morning), but the noise level didn't bother me...it's a diner. It definitely has a diner feel, with the decor, and spacing is kind of tight, but don't go at a busy time if you have a smidgen of claustrophobia. There was a slight wait, but that moved quickly. I went in hungry and ready to eat, so I had the scrambled eggs, the Nutella and banana stuffed french toast with a side of turkey bacon. As I said, I was hungry! Don't judge me. The french toast was delicious, the eggs were good (I like them covered in cheese..and hot sauce), the turkey bacon was ok. It just needed to be cooked a little more. The waiter was overwhelmed, but he was kind. I don't mind kind, overwhelmed waiters in a busy spot. I didn't get a donut, so I can't judge those. I'd definitely return when family comes to town.
Tasty brunch spot with a diner feel that doesn’t get too crowded on the early weekends. We liked the grilled cinnamon roll and would recommend the build your own omelette if you’re very hungry because servings are large. The coffee here is very good. Our waitress was Maria. She was great.Vegetarian options: There did not appear to be any vegan options but there are a lot of non meat options.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cinnamon Roll
Good food, slightly exaggerated portions but in full US
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5