Cafe Landwer

Quaint and lovely restaurant short walk from Boston University campus. Went after the tour of campus and they were amazing. Great service and great food. Attentive to allergies and answered every question. Offered to swap in a different side to make my meal more healthy and everyone was personable. Great atmosphere and great Mediterranean/Israeli food! As a falafel lover/maker, great!

Randomly walked into this cute place. We had the affogato which was good, though the espresso shot was slightly burnt. The half and half Rosalach was delicious! Half Nutella and half Lotus biscoff! Loved it! Would love to go back and try the food

We ordered Landwer pancakes, croissants sandwiches, Berlin 1919 tea, and Machiato. My pancake was really good, but it was a bit burnt on top. The croissants were delicious and good for the price. The tea was perfect, and I highly recommend it. Staff are nice and professional 👌🏻

Dropped in for a bite and was very happy with my experience. Karla O., the server, was incredibly prompt and took care of everything with a warm smile. It was a pleasure! Thank you for the wonderful service. Love from Israel 🇮🇱 ❤️ 😊 Highly recommend!

This place was fun! A fast casual, nostalgic diner vibe sprinkled with a little bit of magic. I’m so glad I finally got to try it after having it on my list for years. Don’t skip or sleep on their bread for the table. I could eat this bread every day and never get tired of it. Not all their mains are created equal, but the salmon was outstanding. One of my favorite preparations of salmon I’ve had at a restaurant, with a tahini-like sauce mixed with an herby pesto that kind of took my breath away :) Also recommend the Moroccan fish stew. And they have a Cab Sauv from Galilee that is definitely worth trying. I’ll definitely be back for their shakshuka!

Stopped in for a quick bite at Cafe Landwer Audubon Circle. Kyra M., the manager, was so welcoming and efficient. I really enjoyed the prompt service and friendly atmosphere. It was a pleasure to experience such a kind attitude, and her warm smile made all the difference. We're visiting, but we will definitely be back! 😊

We stopped by Cafe Landwer for a quick pick me up post long graduation day activities. The cafe was packed due to so many people visiting. We ordered take-out of old School Vanilla Milkshake, Vanilla Cappuccino and Matcha Cappuccino. No pastries for us this time as they were sold out. The wait-time was long but not too crazy. The cafe is really cute and spacious with a rustic charm and we just couldn't stop admiring the details. Now for the taste, everything tasted decent but nothing extraordinary tho. I had higher expectations since it is pricy. I would love to come back and try the food sometime.

Really enjoyed my time there today. Jordan S., food server, was so kind and patient, making sure everything was perfect. It was a great combination of helpful and friendly. I felt well taken care of, and Jordan really made a difference in my meal. 😊 Well done.

Best coffee ever ! Authentic Mediterranean food. My favorite is the Lebanese salad and Shakshuka. My kids love the schnitzel and pastas. Can never pass up on the rozalach, a real treat. Lovely cafe atmosphere. Family friendly, but a lot of college students too. Not many places like it. Friendly staff, mostly young and diverse group of students. I highly recommend this place, try it, you will not regret it !

A light and very airy dining room and excellent location for a nice breakfast or brunch. The food has a distinct healthy aspect so many traditional breakfast entrees are not on the menu but what is available is quite tasty. The service is a little disjointed, it is friendly but it is often difficult to get the attention of any server.

service was slow despite many staff and off peak time. nutella latte was too thick and sweet for my liking. does have nutella taste house shakshuka was super underwhelming with no seasoning. pita was yummy with nice thick texture.

Try the chicken shawerma sandwich! It is a real winner. The sauce in the dish didn't add anything to the meal. The fries here are really good so we ordered them again for lunch today after having dinner here last night. The service is wonderful with high chairs and crayons for our son. Its on a busy street which is a nice place to swing by on your way to a concert or just need a place to chill while your kid is out for lunch.

Good quality but not to the point of standing out; the display and the price feel rather disappointing in this regard.

My sister and I happened to be hanging out in the area and looking for a place for dinner. She'd been here before with positive reviews, so we decided to swing by. There was no problem getting a table outside on a refreshing Friday evening. She got the meatballs (vegan, $17) and I tried the shawarma with focaccia (also vegan, $18). The portions for the shawarma was enormous, and some of it became breakfast the next day. Everything was so delicious and flavorful! The complimentary bread was also a plus. Service was great, and we felt well taken care of. Highly recommend!

Cafe food, decent coffee shop / diner vibe, but with unpredictable service. Pretty average diner spot here Food? I had the chicken pesto pasta (pre-race meal!) I'd give it a 6.7/10. Not bad, but nothing spectacular. I spent the morning trying to get a waiter to me for roughly 30 minutes - I came back later when their peak was over and had a pretty typical wait time. The ambiance is alright, but nothing too unique and slightly cramped.

Cafe Landwer's coffee is an absolute must have when I'm in Brookline! I always get the mocha iced latte and it is possibly the best one I've ever had (and I'm coffee fanatic). I came here for the first time on my birthday and had the most amazing breakfast spread. The pancakes were to die for and the topping choices were a fun birthday treat. Looking forward to my next visit!

I received a recommendation to have the pancakes at Cafe Landwer, and I am so happy we made the effort to go here during our time in Boston. The pancakes did not disappoint! Definitely the fluffiest pancakes I have ever had! Everything was very fresh! The restaurant is bustling, but was not overly loud. Service was a bit slow for once we first sat down, but once we ordered the food came out pretty quickly. Would definitely recommend going here while you are in the city!

Visited this place today with my parents and happy to say we were more than pleased with the quality of service, food, and environment. The place is super cute and cozy! Music and vibe was 10/10 as well. Got the pumpkin chai and pumpkin pancakes, and let's just say I had no leftovers because of how amazing it was. If you're in need a place to visit, I HIGHLY recommend this place!

Don't know what people do here. But I was here while waiting for my turn at the next door Matsunori Handroll Bar, which is usually about an hour wait. So this cafe is decent for drinking a beer while waiting. Service can be relatively slow IMHO. Not sure why it took 10 or so minutes to grab me a can of beer.

What a delightful cafe/restaurant in Brookline! I am a big fan of all kinds of Mediterranean food, and I appreciated the many different options for brunch. My chicken schawarma pita was amazing! The pita was soooo soft and the chicken was juicy.

Luckily they were open on the Friday after Thanksgiving. It was already full and busy by 10am, but lucky they were able to seat us very quickly. The chicken sandwich on multigrain is really good. I really liked the harissa aioli. I also really like the granola they have on the yoghurt. I definitely plan to return soon to try more of their menu.

Five months ago, my friend and I came here for dinner. There was no wait and we were seated immediately. The tables were a bit small and felt a bit cramped. We ordered the Falafel hummus bowl, Landwer's shakshuka and the lotus rosalach. For drink, I got the Landwer's iced tea. The falafel hummus bowl came with 4 falafel balls on top of hummus and tahini with 2 pitas on the side. The falafel were crunchy and good and the pitas were piping hot. The shakshuka came with two poached eggs in a spiced tomato stew. It came with a little chopped salad, tahini sauce and pita bread. The shakshuka was good and not too spicy but I thought the stew portion was a bit small. For dessert, we got the lotus rosalach. They were crispy dough rolls with cookie butter spread and sprinkled with powder sugar. The portion was generous and were piping hot! I was a bit disappointed with the Landwer's crimson berry iced tea. It had pomegranate and passion fruit syrup and fresh fruit bits. It sounded good but it was way too sweet. Overall, it was a very good meal.

Overall it's a fun place to check out, with great food, a calm atmosphere, and a big menu. A great place for dates, catching up with friends, or just taking a self care day. There's definitely something for everyone and they do all meals well (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)! They're great for people with food allergies, and they have a lot of vegan and gluten free options, which is always a bonus! They also typically have a menu with some seasonal dishes or drinks, which adds even more variety to chose from. I personally enjoy the vegan French stir fry, and have had it a few times. It's always consistently good. The hummus bowls are also really good, and everything here is flavored really well. They also do typical cafe things really well, from coffee, tea, and specialty lattes to gorgeous pastries. They have non-dairy milk so a lot of the beverages can be made dairy free, though not all of them. I have come here sometimes just to grab a coffee and go, which you can do without having to be seated at a table. The only con is that the service can be spotty sometimes. You might have to wait a long time between sitting down and ordering or waiting for the check. I think it's that this location can sometimes be short staffed, but it's happened to me at other locations too, so I'm not sure there. It's happened even when the restaurant isn't crowded too. That can make it a bit unpleasant sometimes as I'm not always wanting to sit for an extra 30 min total just waiting for things that could be done a bit more efficiently.

Worth the wait for a weekend brunch! Recommend making a reservation or expecting to wait for a table on the weekend. The drinks were very good- not too sweet, great flavors, and served in cute mugs. The food was great for brunch! The potatoes that came with the eggs Benedict were perfectly crispy and flavorful. I would come back for brunch! The cafe is a cute spot with inviting decor and lively atmosphere. It was not too loud and was a great spot for small groups (2-4).

Their pancakes are amazing!! So fluffy! And they give you very generous servings of whipped cream. Service is attentive and friendly. The restaurant has a cozy, diner ambiance that makes it very comfortable to dine in.

Nice brunch place! I got the "Airies" which is a baked pita with harissa lamb and beef. I would 100% order it again, I loved the flavors and felt that it was the best valued option on the menu!

I always go here for brunch when I m in the area. In the summer time, this restaurant offers outdoor seating, and nothing better than eating their smoke salmon sandwich and sipping ice latte. The service is decent. And the restaurant has street parking if you are driving there.

They have some of the most delicious breads in town. Really good reat shakshouka as well.

I could not find significant fault with my visit. I was seated almost as soon as I walked in; although it was at the small table by the large column. While there, all the employees who came to my table were very friendly. There was signage by the door with a large photo of their Turkish coffee. As I never had it, when my waitress told me it can be stronger than regular coffee, I knew that is what I needed for this day. Unfortunately, she did not mention I needed to stir the coffee before pouring it into the glass. As I was pouring the coffee, I noticed the "sludge" on the bottom. As such, the coffee was not as strong as I required for the remainder of the day. Since this was a Mediterranean restaurant, I was strongly deciding on the shakshuka; it on the waitstaff's shirts. When I saw the pancakes was served with Nutella and maple syrup, I ended up getting that. Fortunately, my waitress warned me about the large size of the pancakes as I was about to opt for the eggs. I could only eat half of the third pancake. Although Vermont borders Massachusetts, the maple syrup was still being rationed; it was served in a small container. Also, the amount of Nutella served in its container may be less than the amount in the retail single-serve containers. Both barely enough to spread on one pancake. I guess each pancake was to have its own topping: maple, Nutella and whipped cream with fruit.

Fun spot to sit outside and enjoy good Mediterranean style food. Lots to choose from on this menu from traditional favorites ( kabobs) to more American dishes (burger and fries). The fattoush salad was yummy with a mix of lettuce and veggies. Be sure to ask for extra dressing. The service was relaxed and attentive when you want them to be. Prices are a bit high but the portions are hearty. Overall, a nice experience for those visiting students at BU. Enjoy!

Lively, delicious, and bright cafe right next to Fenway! I came here for a quick brunch on a weekend, and was surprised to be seated right away. Service was pretty quick for how busy it was, and everyone we met was super nice. We got the Landwer shakshuka and the famous breakfast, both coming in giant proportions. I definitely didn't leave hungry here. The shakshuka went great with the challah, and the cucumber tomato salad (although simple) tasted so fresh. I think my favorite dish was the greek yogurt, which came with berries, honey, and a crumbly topping (not sure what it was but it was delish!) Their menu has such a variety of food that I'll definitely be back again to try something else!

Sandwich takeout. Atmosphere was friendly. Counter service friendly and helpful. Ordered at the counter. We ate the club and shawarma chicken sandwiches. Both very good. Sizable portions. Take out bag easy to carry, utensils and napkins included. Excellent lunch fare.

Great little brunch spot with fantastic hummus, and even better pita bread!! I don't know if I've ever been to a spot where the pita outshines the hummus, but it truly is so good (the hummus is also great though!!). The shakshuka is also great and hits the spot. If you're in the area, I'd definitely recommend checking this place out if you want pita and hummus for brunch. I've been able to come and get seats around 10-11am on the weekends so hopefully not too crowded regularly. I've heard after 11 it gets really packed though, so come early!

Food is amazing, and the drinks are a specialty. Everything is filling, a highly recommend getting a pancake on the side. The shakshuka was divine, great balance of flavors. Shout out to Stefany for taking care of us, she did a great job and was patient when one member of our party was a little bit later, and was always available when we needed her. I think service has improved since reviewers said it took a long time to get help. We will definitely be back!

Manager should be ashamed. Absolutely worst Ruben I've ever had. They ran out of sauerkraut and decided to serve 2 pieces of tough corned beef with cold cheese on what mostly was a bread sandwich. I asked 3 separate people for sauerkraut on the side only to be left waiting with no one coming back. Finally our third attempt the waiter comes to tell us that the manager refused to give me any. I was flabbergasted given that they also had no Russian or thousand island sauce. Why call it a Ruben when it's clearly just cold corned beef for $18. Staff pleasant enough but clearly apathetic.

The location is convenient if you're in the Fenway location or near Boston University. However, the food tastes pretty average and the portions aren't the biggest either. Overall, I would only come here if a friend suggested it. Experience 3/5 Our experience was okay. The inside and outside seating is both cozy, just that some of the tables are pretty small. Average cafe/brunch place. Food 3/5 The Landwer's Pancakes were a superrrr tiny portion my friend was still hungry after eating them for brunch. The Matcha latte tasted pretty bland, nothing special. The eggs benedict was also very average tasting. What we ordered: -Sahlab Drink -Matcha Latte -Landwer's Pancakes -Eggs Benedict

The food is DELICIOUS and so fresh. My dad and I loved it so much, we came to eat here two nights in a row. Both times, we ordered the same: Greek salad, soy steak stir fry, mushroom pasta. For about $55, you can beat the quality and portions. It was a hefty meal for two hungry travelers and we were impressed with the cleanliness of the restaurant. Our server was attentive and we ate and paid in a timely manner. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for good food that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Great brunch! They have a wide variety of options and offer tasty fare. Everyone in my group enjoyed their meals. I didn't get hummus and pita here this time but I have gotten to go and it's great too.

Great service. Popular local spot with great atmosphere. Family friendly. Breakfast was delicious. Coffee was fantastic.

We had an amazing dinner at Cafe Landwer 900 Beacon st. We were there for a special occasion. The servers were so nice. We LOVED the food - all of it!!! Also, great location, big table, natural light. I hope the management reads this & gives credit to everyone working there 9/4/24 for being amazing servers. I wasn't the one paying in our party so hoping they gave a decent tip which is why taking time to write this because I want to make sure the owners know how much we appreciate the positive service of everyone working there. We especially like the roasted cauliflower and eggplant appetizers and the h'raime.

The food itself is acceptable, however the place has terrible service and rude staff. I placed an order and was told it would be brought to me, I wait 40 minutes while my food was ready and getting cold. Eventually I go up and check with them and the staff was rude rather than apologetic. It's a great place if you wanna overpay and wait for 40 minutes to eat a cold sandwich with bad service

Terrific food and nice staff. Lots of variety. A sure bet. Especially like their shakshuka and hummus.

Great food, great service, fun ambiance! I've never had a bad meal from here; my daughter particularly loves their schnitzel.

Would highly suggest making reservations here if you're coming on a weekend day, as it gets crazy packed! Came here with a date, it was my first time in the audubon location. Food was great, cafe landwer is always perfect in that regard. Service was quick, we got seated right away and finished the meal in less than an hour. Business booms and this location knows how to serve efficiently. Extra stars for this. With that being said, it does stay crowded and is pretty loud, so I wouldn't suggest this location for a date night. It's more family friendly.

Loveeeee this place!! Such a reliably great brunch place - ambience, food and service is all on point. I love the Nutella latte, and the Landwer pancakes are literally two inches thick and to die for. I've been to both the Fenway and Back Bay locations, and both have a cool, cute interior and lots of seating space. I love that they take reservations, since a lot of the trendiest Boston brunch places don't take 'em. This is a great place to catch up with friends on long, slow Sunday afternoons over coffee and brunch.

Food (3/5): my friend and I both ordered the pancakes, and although it looked very fluffy on picture, it was not very good. The texture was dense and crumbly (more like a cake than a pancake), which made it very hard to cut and dip. It was still decent, and the whipped cream was pretty good, but it was not something I would order again. Ambiance (5/5): absolutely gorgeous! I loved the floors and all of the decorations in the restaurant. Service (3/5): I had a reservation and was seated immediately. My friend and I ordered our food online through the QR code, and when our food didn't arrive 30 minutes later, we asked the waitress about it, and they told us they never received our orders. If we hadn't checked, we might have sat there for an hour with no food :( Overall: I would be happy to come back and try the other dishes again, but not my top priority to come back. It is a cute cafe for brunch, but I would suggest ordering something that isn't pancakes!

Excellent interior decor and cleanliness. I have been here at least three times, and every visit was a success. However, the food didn't blow my brains out. I tried Halloumi Shakshuka, Landwer's Shakshuka, Bolognese pasta, and Aireis sandwich. My favorite is Halloumi Shakshuka, and I thought the food was good. I would say the experience here would be elevated if one could get the outdoor seating in the rare amazing weather we have been having recently. This would require reserving the place in advance, and I warn you that it is possible that you reserve the other cafe landwer place in Boston (which shamefully happened to me and would like to believe this is possible for others)

The food was definitely worth the price but the service is a stark contrast. Our server seemed mad to be there and said maybe 8 words to us total. The 18% automatic gratuity was the final straw for the 1 star

Ordered takeout as it is right by the Boston Marathon finish and very busy race weekend. Got lost on bikes and got there over an hour later and they still had it! I was so hungry by then I dove right in and let me tell you, the croque madame hit the spot (another egg would have been nice). My boyfriend had the salmon Benedict which was also tasty. We got the shakshuka for breakfast the next day but we were so hungry and everything else was so tasty we had most of it for our late lunch. Definitely recommend!!

This place was great! Location is central and food is good as is service. The environment was also nice.

I was really surprised by this one. The falafel was so crisp and fresh and slightly moist and I could taste all the bits inside... Pretty much all I want from a falafel. With the hummus... spectacular. I made sandwiches out of the falafels with the super fluffy pita bread. We also got the Landwer's breakfast and I love how it came with all the yummy dips and veggies and runny eggs and yogurt with honey that was so fun with the honey stick. The multigrain bread was also really good, but I just really love grainy breads. We also got the orange carrot apple juice, which was so clean and refreshing. Loved it!

My girlfriend took me here after a while of saying I should try it, and I was not disappointed! Started with the Mezza Platter, which comes with hummus, baba ganoush (with tahini and tomato salsa in it), labneh, torshi (pickled veggies), and tzatziki. All were solid but I wasn't blown away. The pita this comes with was freshly made, soft, and a perfect vehicle for the dips. For entrees we went with the halloumi shakshuka and the sinia kebab. The shakshuka itself was flavorful and the eggs were poached perfectly. However, it only came with 4 tiny pieces of (pan?)-friend halloumi, which was quite disappointing. Comes with your choice of bread, so I went with the zaa'tar pita, which I was very happy with. Fried to be crispy and the zaa'tar I think is an in-house recipe. The sinia kebab entree was more impressive. The beef/lamb kebabs were flavorful and tender, the plate is loaded with grilled veggies (eggplant, peppers, onion), and the sauces add a nice extra dimension (the dish would still be great without it). I will note, the bread underneath is not "focaccia" which is the way it's advertised in the menu, but honestly, focaccia would have been an odd choice for this style of food anyway. Service was super friendly. Parking is a little tough in this area. Basically impossible on Beacon St, so you'll likely have to check some back roads and either way you'll have to pay the meter.

not great to be honest. service was quite slow and food not a while to come out. also pretty expensive for what it is. ordered the pasta with chicken on top and was truly lacking. no contrasting texture and just sauce with noodles and a piece of pretty dry chicken. other dishes were pretty mediocre too. pesto pasta not pictured was oily and felt heavy. dessert was way over the top and too sweet- saved by nutella and whipped cream but no technique in desserts.

The food was really good!! The Mezza platter is good and they served us Blueberry cheesecake which was out of the world. And the best birthday dinner I had. Only do not try is Gluten free option with pasta. Which was a little undercooked.

One of my favorite brunch spots in Boston/Brookline. Phenomenal Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food. The Shakshuka with hallumi was wonderful. The rugelach took forever to come out but inthink they were making it from scratch. It was with the wait!

The food was okay and the service was really bad. The prices seemed normal but I probably won't return due to having to flag the waitress down for everything we needed. The food in my opinion is frankly better at Tatte, so I'll likely go there when I want shakshuka again.

This place was a great find! It was worth the journey in the snowy aftermath of the blizzard. I had the Halloumi Shakshouka, the apple, celery and ginger juice, and a latte. Everything was delicious. The Shakshouka was enormous and was very flavorful. It also came with a tasty side salad and pita. The juice tasted very fresh. I do wish the Shakshouka had a slightly more generous amount of halloumi, since it only came with 5 small pieces, but I get it, halloumi is super expensive. Will definitely come back here!