Cafe Landwer Cleveland Circle

"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. Order here for pickup/delivery from the Cleveland Circle location, here from the Audubon Circle location, and here from the brand new Back Bay location, which opened in January 2022." - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

"The Israel-based chain is delivering Mediterranean breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily from its Cleveland Circle location — shakshuka, sandwiches and salads, hummus bowls, and lots more. (While personal delivery orders can be placed through the delivery platforms listed below, customers are also invited to “adopt” health care professionals by sponsoring a breakfast or lunch to be delivered to a local hospital. For those orders, call (617) 383-5786 or order online. Landwer will donate a meal for every three that customers donate.) Order: Caviar / DoorDash / Grubhub / Uber Eats" - Rachel Leah Blumenthal

"Israeli chain and shakshuka paradise Cafe Landwer just opened its second Boston-area location. The restaurant specializes in Mediterranean dishes, with several kinds of shakshuka including versions with eggplant and feta or halloumi and spinach. The hearty menu also includes egg dishes, yogurt with granola, toast with jam, sandwiches, salads, pizza, and more. The Cleveland Circle cafe is open daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m." - Dana Hatic

"Israeli chain Cafe Landwer is set to expand its Boston presence with a new location opening in Cleveland Circle in the coming weeks. The spot for coffee, breakfast, and more made its entry into the United States with its Audubon Circle location, an 80-seater which opened last winter. That was only the chain’s second foray outside its home country — it opened a single location in Toronto, Canada, in early 2017. The new Boston locale is to be at 383 Chestnut Hill Ave., just a moment from the Cleveland Circle and Reservoir MBTA stops. In a Facebook comment just a few days ago, the chain said that it’s expecting to open in mid-July (it had initially been slated for April.) Cafe Landwer is known for its shakshuka dishes with variations including feta, haloumi, and more, all in spiced tomato sauce, alongside various other eggy dishes. But outside of the breakfast realm, there’s a substantial menu that includes mostly Mediterranean-leaning salads, sandwiches, and mezzes, and a handful of pizza and pasta options. The Audubon Circle location also serves alcohol — no word yet on whether the upcoming second location will do the same." - Tim Forster