Cafe Landwer
Israeli restaurant · Fenway ·
Mediterranean cafe with gourmet java, signature hummus, and brunch
Mediterranean cafe with gourmet java, signature hummus, and brunch
"Cafe Landwer’s family meal takeout package ($85) feeds about five and includes chicken shawarma; schnitzels; vegan stir-fry; hummus bowl with falafel and pitas; Nutella rozalach; and a choice of three sides. There’s also a more brunch-focused package ($85) that highlights shakshuka." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"Israeli Mediterranean chain Cafe Landwer — which made its stateside debut in 2018 with locations in Cleveland Circle and Audubon Circle — considers its “shrooms” hummus mezza a signature dish. With the combo of mushrooms, caramelized onion, and olive oil, the mezza makes for a solid meat-free meal if paired with, perhaps, an order of haloumi sticks." - Nathan Tavares
"Israeli chain Cafe Landwer opened its first two United States locations in Boston — one in the Audubon Circle section of Fenway and one in the Cleveland Circle section of Brighton. The restaurant’s menu is extensive, including everything from pizza to schnitzel to milkshakes, and there are four shakshuka options, each of which comes with a side of challah or multigrain bread. All start with a base of poached eggs, spiced tomato sauce, tahini, and labneh, while the Mediterranean, haloumi, and green options add on various ingredients." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal
"I visited Cafe Landwer's Audubon Circle location, which opened last winter as the chain's first U.S. outpost; it serves alcohol, unlike the newer Cleveland Circle spot. The chain, which first expanded outside Israel to Toronto in 2017, specializes in Mediterranean fare with several shakshuka varieties (including eggplant and feta and halloumi and spinach) and a broad, hearty menu of egg dishes, yogurt with granola, toast with jam, sandwiches, salads, pizza, and more." - Dana Hatic
"I note that the Audubon Circle location served as the chain's U.S. entry last winter; it's an 80-seater and also serves alcohol." - Tim Forster