Cafe Landwer

A local institution, this is a great place for breakfast or brunch. All the preparations, including various shakshukas and eggs Benedict variations, were excellent & the baked goods, including fresh pitas, croissants and English muffins (both regular & gluten-free) were outstanding. Coffees are great, fresh-sqeezed juices a treat, and the service is friendly, upbeat and accommodating. Reservations recommended on weekends.

The three of us dropped into Landwer's on Chestnut Hill Ave in Boston for a recent breakfast. The service and food was very good. The atmosphere of the restaurant was great and very inviting. The Avocado Tartine showed up with a crunchy za'atar pita topped with labneh, guacamole, cherry tomatoes, and radish. We added a fresh farm egg for a small price. Our second choice was a large serving of the Landwer's Pancakes. The cakes arrived with strawberries, blueberries, apples, and loads of whipped cream. There were side servings of Nutella and maple syrup, too. We topped all this off with a side of eggs and turkey bacon for a small fee. Our last choice was the Turkey Bacon Benedict which landed at our table with two great pouched eggs and, of course, turkey bacon! This was topped off with spinach and caramelized onions. All of this was served on a toasted challa bread with Hollandaise sauce. We all enjoyed our food and our experience at Landwer's. The next time we are in Boston we will darken their doors again. This is a solid 4 ½ star restaurant. I just wish Google would allow ½ stars. You will not be disappointed dining at Landwer's. Enjoy!

I like the decor. I would come back just for the hot chocolate! It was yummy and sweet. The pancake is not your traditional American pancake. It tasted like an unsweetened piece of cornbread. It was fluffy and tasted a little grainy. The presentation was good but the taste was not for me. Next time I will try an egg dish. There is meter parking beside the restaurant. If you are facing Cafe Landwer the metered parking lot will be on your right. Plenty of spots were available when I went for breakfast on a friday.

Cafe Landwer is a truly wonderful restaurant, whether you want an amazing breakfast/lunch/dinner, or are just looking for a nice cup of coffee or tea. - - - - - I've been to this location twice now and another location closer to downtown many times: each visit is fantastic. And this is coming from someone who's not the biggest fan of Mediterranean cuisine. Their food menus are quite large and fairly varied. Their breakfast menu (which is served until 3 PM) includes lots classics plus many specific to Mediterranean cuisine. Shakshuka is always a great choice and the eggs benedict looked lovely. The lunch/dinner menu is full of so many great choices, but I would *highly* recommend the Aireis. I think my favorite thing about Cafe Landwer is the drink menu, though. They have a small selection of wine and beer, plus a decent-sized list of cocktails. I've yet to try one, but they sounded great. The warm and cold drinks though, that's where they shine. There are so many different varieties of coffee and tea, plus things like hot chocolate and a wonderful mint lemonade. I like to try a different drink every time I come. The atmosphere is also really nice. It's a bit hard to explain, but it's like an upscale twist on a diner. Lots of windows, white, and bright colors. The dishware is fancy (or at least looks the part). It's just a nice place to be in. The service has always been great, too. Friendly, prompt (but not overbearing) servers. Just do yourself a favor and check this place out.