Midnight Morning

Love this place! The food is all made from scratch and you can tell because it was amazing. They had great vegetarian options. I got a tofu dish which I would for sure get again. The place was clean and beautiful. Plus they have a really lovely outdoor space. Loved my cocktails. Will be back!

The place has a pleasant asthetic and looks like it could be a really nice place, but I had a poor experience here. The food was just ok, and the service a D+... and the plus is for the other employees, not the guy behind the bar. I had the eggplant with fries and a turmeric tea. The tea was good, the fries were tasty and crispy, but the sandwich lacked flavor. The eggplant was deep fried and was crunchy, but I would not order it again. The biggest issue is had was the gentleman behind the bar was not at all helpful or friendly. I arrived at 3pm on a Monday, and apparently there is no table service until4pm. It was my first time there and I mentioned that I had never noticed the place before and how good the pastries looked. When I asked if the place was new, he told me the place had opened a few years ago, but didn't welcome me or bother to ask if he could help me. I told him I was looking to have a tea and a sandwich, still he didn't bother to hand me a menu or tell me to sit, so I grabbed a menu and asked, can I sit at a table? His response was, you can sit anywhere you want. I said ok, do I order with you? He said yes, because he was working alone. Ok…. So I order with him and he gives me a table number. When the tea was ready he calls out the name of the tea like there's 20 people in the place. There is only one other costumer, so obviously the tea is for me. I go up to get my tea, and there is no napkin, no spoon, and no comments about where to get anything. To my left I see a little tray with honey, sugar, and a small cup with 2 small spoons. I ask, are these clean spoons for me to use? He looks at me, looks at the spoons like I'm an idiot for asking, and says, I hope they're clean. Dude, I don't know if that cup is for used spoons or I'm supposed to help myself to a spoon. At this point I'm annoyed by his lack of help. I put honey in my cup, use one of the two spoons from the small cup and go to reach for a bar Napkin. He grabs one right from under my fingers and instead of giving it to me, proceeds to dry a glass with it. I then go to the table with my tea to wait for my food. The food comes out pretty fast, and someone else brings me the food…um, so you're not alone. The food comes with no utensils. So I have to get up and bother this guy again. Where can I find utensils I ask? On the other side of the middle counter he responds. Fine, I get my utensils, find the napkins there as well, and sit down to eat. I don't know if he was having a bad day, he was just clueless, or he's just a bar tender and feels it's not his job to help. There was only one other customer in the place, so he wasn't rushed or too busy to be more informative. If they are going to allow you to eat at the table but not give table service they need to explain how it's going to go down. This guy was acting like I was asking him a bunch of dumb questions. At around 4pm 2 other employees appeared and they at least acknowledged me and said to have a good night while I was leaving. I rarely give bad reviews, but after spending $30 on a mediocre sandwich and a cup of tea and getting treated like I was a bother, the establishment needs to know they can do better. If your bartender doesn't want to be bothered taking orders, hire wait staff to help or do take out only until 4pm. If you are going to continue to serve food this way, make sure your staff knows to be more helpful to people coming in who may not be familiar with how the establishment works.

Midnight Morning is a pretty low key spot in Roslindale. We came at like 4p so it wasn’t crowded at all and they just started serving dinner. Food was delicious. Shout out the green hummus, and the bread to pair was great. They had a bunch of cocktail options and none of them disappointed. They also had some fresh house made brioche donuts which were absolutely amazing. Only downside of this spot is that it was HOT and a little thick inside. I’m not sure if their A/C was broken or something but we were all actively fanning each other with the menus to try and cool down. Overall I would forsure come back here although it might have to be during the winter so it’s not so hot lol. Definitely check this spot out ! Only reason not 5 stars is because of the heat!

Love the versatility of this space as cafe, restaurant, bar combination. Especially with outdoor seating (both open air in the front— great for kids, and prop in the back — great for enjoying a drink outside). I can’t comment on the food, as I didn’t go for a meal, but the food I saw looked delicious. The prices for on tap drinks are very reasonable and they have cider on tap which makes it a win for me!

Such a special place! On top of the warm and satisfying setting, the owner, Virgina, was so sweet and kind. She made a fabulous cocktail drink for me. Highly recommend!

Best cappuccino in the area. They use a local roaster. The taste and texture is excellent. The donuts and cinnamon rolls are criminally good.

we really loved the vibe of this place! it’s so cute and aesthetic, open layout. service was great, our waitress was very sweet and attentive. the crispy potatoes of the eggs benedict were soo good and we really enjoyed the Love me Down cocktail with prosecco and had three of them. we would definitely go again!!

I’m so happy this place is in our neighborhood! I most recently ate here for dinner with two adults and a toddler. Highlights: - The restaurant team were great — kind, present, but not pushy - they are very kid-friendly — they got us set up right away with a high chair, and the mac and cheese on the kids menu was great by kid and adult standards - the tonkatsu sandwich was great - delicious fries - really nicely done scallops (crispy on the top and bottom, creamy in the middle) - gluten free, vegan brownie — fudgey and a great end to the meal I’ve been there a couple times and this most recent visit (Feb 2024) was the best in terms of food. I think their menu is getting more creative and consistent. I was underwhelmed by the steamed veggies that came with the scallops, but that’s my only critique of this visit!

First time at Midnight Morning and it was a wonderful experience! The food and drink were delicious. I got the breakfast fried rice which was beautifully presented, flavorful, and a great mix of fresh ingredients - sunny egg, avocado, scallions, peas, and carrots. The iced maple latte was the smoothest coffee I've had in a long time. I did sweeten mine a little with extra maple syrup but that's just because I like it to have a strong maple flavor. Ambiance is a chill vibe with the hum of brunch chatter around you - it's exactly what you're looking for in a Sunday brunch. The space is bright, airy, with high ceilings, and red bricks. We got a seat by the sunny window. Service is quick, super friendly, and our waitress was a delight. Overall, I'd 10/10 recommend this place for brunch.

Had another great dinner at Midnight Morning last night. Virginia greeted us again and pointed out the Chef's updated menu to keep up with seasonal trends. Loved the duck breast with seasonal veggies. Really like the bar. Roberto's cocktails and attention to details. We will continue to keep Midnight Morning on the top of our "go to"restaurants.

Last minute dinner decision did not disappoint-Nice experience on the lovely patio. We had gem salad, trout pate, croquets and chicken sandwich-everything was delicious. Our server was engaging and friendly-food was very fresh-cool vibe even the dinnerware is cool. Nice addition to this neighborhood that appreciates great food options.

I've seen this particular location go through so many different restaurants. However, I am hoping that Midnight Morning stays! My friend and I caught up here at this cute little place. The inside actually looks like someone's upscale and eccentric living room. The exposed beams, colored pencils, books, a chessboard, and beautiful arts all around made the ambience so unique and welcoming. We ordered few drinks. I appreciated their menu because they had mocktails that were not just pure juice. We had the delicious crabcakes sliders and the sea scallops. The sliders were so good. We ordered another serving after we finished the first two. The crab cakes were hot straight out of the pan and light. We also had the refreshing sea scallops, which were a pretty good size with zucchini. This was my favorite dish because it was also gluten-free! The zucchini was very bite sized portioned and lightly roasted. The sea scallops were seasoned lightly and did not disrupt the rest of the dish. Would definitely recommend.

Appetizers, entrees, and drinks were amazing. I had the duck breast (incredible dish), while my partner had the fried chicken sandwich. All the menu items looked delicious coming out. Service was friendly and attentive. We happened here by chance and it was the happiest accident!

So glad I finally tried this spot. Nice artsy atmosphere. Very relaxed and quiet. I went for an early dinner after work on a Friday. I had the burger and my friend had the fried chicken sandwich. We were both very satisfied. The burger was cooked perfectly. Toppings to burger ratio were on point. The bun was fantastic. Fried chicken sandwich was juicy and delicious while still crispy. Both came with fries which were also delicious with just enough sail. I didn't even use my ketchup. Drinks were also good. They had Bissel Brothers on tap which is a win in my books. I tried their version on the espresso martini. It was delicious! Perfect foam on top. Strong espresso, didn't taste too boozy but there was plenty of. I will definitely be back. Excited to sit at the marble bar.

Pleasantly surprised with how well they do takeout: they intentionally package components separately so they don't get all sloshed together and keep their own temperatures/texture. And even their fried items retained some crunch by the time we got home: +1 for execution overall. Though note they sadly don't do take-out drinks, so you'll need to dine-in to imbibe. Food-wise, we enjoyed our meal. The highlight was the salmon, which was tasty and cooked perfectly: meltingly tender, even after the trip home, and the bok choy/carrots and white bean hummus that came with complimented the fish well. The chicken dish was packed with flavor and also a very hearty main, and the house-cut frites and fried pickles rounded out the meal well. Good amount of food as well, nice combo of quality and quantity. The menu does have a little something for everyone on one hand (and in various capacities- big mains to small sharers), but on the other can also be a bit limited if you don't like the current version of it or if you have menu restrictions (was into the idea of the croquettes from the previous iterations, but not into the flavors from this version). Dessert menu is limited, too- brunch menu looks fun though, and their back patio is lovely. Hope they stick around and keep improving- it's a promising start.

Out of the norm, exciting food and drinks. A bit cold in the restaurant, the service was good. We loved the eclectic glassware. We look forward to coming back in the summer. The patio looked inviting! We had three appetizers, the duck pate, the dry rub, chicken wings, and fried pickles. For dinner I had steak Frites. The steak was wonderful.

Finally got to try this newer spot in Roslindale! I can tell they're still new and trying their best to be better staffed - our waiter was so kind and attentive but so busy. It took some time for us to be seated (despite having a reservation) and for our waiter to initially come to us, but after we put our order in everything came out quickly. I'm personally very very patient with food service/industry, but I can imagine it might bother some people. Ambiance was fun - more modern, and I suppose to some people it may be "loud", but honestly it felt like any other "younger" restaurant. Food and drinks were really delicious. We got the fried wontons, goat cheese croquettes, dry rub chicken and steak frites. Everything was seasoned well. Chicken was super tender. Steak was slightly over cooked (I like medium rare), but I feel like restaurants other than steakhouses always over cook rather than under. All said, I can totally see why some people may feel the menu is limiting if they have restrictions - so I'd highly recommend looking at the menu before going if you do as I'm not sure how it can cater to vegetarian or vegan eaters. But give them grace as they're new!

Great ambience and caring staff. The menu is unique, as are the cocktails and make for a great date night. They took the steak frites off the menu, unfortunately which was the best around, but still a good place for dinner or just drinks.

I've seen this place all over Instagram and had to give it a try. First impressions are the decor is nice and it's relatively big. We made a reservation for a weekend dinner but from appearances alone we didn't have to. The hostess didn't acknowledge us for a few minutes and wasn't very warm, then seemingly sat us in an empty corner near the front. It didn't even seem like a server was assigned there so we sat for about 5 minutes. When we did eventually catch someone's eye, we got cocktails that arrived relatively fast. The mocktail I got was good and well made but probably not worth the $12 we paid (only 2-$3 less than their actual alcoholic cocktails.) food however was delicious. Wontons were yum but small portion. Steak frites is the way to go. Steak was seasoned minimally so you could really get the natural flavor with a lot of flaky salt on top. Cooked exactly medium rare as requested. My husband got the tonkatsu burger which was just okay but could have used more flavor. Cheesecake mousse was delicious. It seems like their brunch is more popular than their dinner so we'll be back given the food was delicious. Might need some work on the service front but overall we enjoyed our time here.

Decent food but overpriced. Unfriendly staff and poor service. Acted as if we were lucky to be in their restaurant that was maybe 30% full. Overall not a great experience.

The restaurant has a lovely, pet friendly patio and as soon as we arrived, the server brought out a big bowl of cold water for my pup. We were there for lunch and the food we chose was excellent. The dressing on the Farro and fresh herb salad was delicious and it was very filling. The parmesan crusted baby kale melt was yummy, especially because the bread was so crunchy. We stayed for quite awhile and no one rushed us out. It was relaxed and quite comfortable.

Kind of a strange/ confused experience. Good food (especially the pickled veggies) but the proportions are small for the price. Service was friendly and good but very casual for a restaurant with some pretensions to upscale dining. Menus are on deep red paper with black lettering, lighting is dim and the decor is dark. Many folks were using their phones to be able to read it. The bar seemed incomplete- one of our party requested a common blended scotch- they didn't have any blended options, only single malts. Hopefully these issues are just growing pains- I really want them to succeed. We need good restaurants in Roslindale.

I love it here. The wine list is incredible, fried wontons are to die for, and the breakfast sandwich... don't skip it. I love the art, the staff are kind and enthusiastic, the island seating is great for a causal bite on your own or with a friend. Both dinner and brunch are absolutely worth the trip-- did I mention the wontons and breakfast sandwich?! Just go.

Service was nice and the welcome was warm. We wish we loved it but we didn't. Prices are high and the food was mediocre. Might try again with a menu revamp.

Cozy ambiance, good size restaurant. I love to try new places ,we decided to give it a try. the appetizers were not the typical, we got the rubbed chicken wings and others dishes. however the wings flavor was amazing! the staff super attentive and friendly. drinks were also interesting. I would go back again. I would like to try every dish on the menu.

Nice atmosphere , attentive service, good wine selection. I had the Cinnamon Toast cocktail , their variation on the Old Fashioned which was very good. Most of us had the steak frites which were great! Will definitely come back.

Delicious food. We tried the Roasted Kale, Crab Cake Sandwich and the Salmon! The service was exceptional! The ambiance was refreshing. We will frequent it his restaurant.

Came here to celebrate our 2yo's birthday with some family over brunch. Finding a family-friendly dining experience is always a challenge, but this place is close by and the menu looked good. As soon as we sat down, the hostess came over with toys for the kids, which was a huge help and kept them occupied while the adults looked over the menu and ordered. I was just really blown away by the thoughtfulness of this small gesture. And the food arrived and it was great! The pancakes were a big hit for all ages, as were the adults' entrees (croquettes, avocado and pepper jam sandwich, Turkish breakfast plate, and breakfast fried rice). We have already made another brunch reservation and look forward to trying dinner too!

Food was very BLAND and the menu needs to be updated. I wanted the glaze ribs and falafel and it no loner available on their menu. Please update the menu and include more entrees, apps and sides, menu is away to limited. We took forever to decide on what to eat. Our waiter was great and the place is cute and cozy, Steak frites and French fries were good. Stay away from the brownie, it was the worse ever. I will not return, I need more flavor for my palate

Had dinner here and had to try the brunch! Highly recommend the tofu and mushroom fried rice and steak frites. Cocktails were good too- some interesting ones and lots of cocktail options. Big plus for brunch - lots of milk alternatives. My oat milk cappuccino was very nice! The shakshuka and breakfast fried rice had great flavors and were beautiful! They've got a great fresh vibe with an open yet comfy space. We were there early so not super busy. All the staff were kind and attentive. We'll be back to try more!

Brunch Food excellent- good coffee- cool decor and bar seating, nice ambience. A friendly local crowd and sweet staff. Definitely recommend. Will come back for dinner on beautiful patio in back.

Midnight Morning is an excellent addition to the food ecosystem of Roslindale, boasting excellent house made cocktails, artfully crafted meals, comfortable and fun ambiance, and a friendly and professional staff. Highly recommend stopping by for everything from just a drink to a full blown course.

I'm a nearby Rozzident -- about a 10-minute walk away -- and recently paid my first visit to this much-anticipated new spot in Roslindale. AMBIENCE We were warmly welcomed by the owner, Virginia, who seated us at a banquette 2-top. The brick-walled space with high ceilings is warm and inviting. The music selection was fine; the volume would have been fine too if the room had been full -- but, with only four parties at 7 on a Sunday night, it was a little loud. We weren't fans of the three giant bright digital art screens, which -- especially with the Ramada Inn-quality art on display -- worked against the otherwise-wonderful ambience of the room to create a somewhat antiseptic effect. In fact, we since have learned that there are plans to add two more of these giant screens, to which we say: Abort! Abort! There simply are too many wonderful artists in Roslindale and environs to excuse littering the walls of this space with this canned digital art solution. SERVICE The waitstaff were very friendly and seemed to be knowledgeable -- and genuinely enthusiastic -- about the menu. The dishes arrived promptly -- and our server circled back at timely intervals to ask about our needs and how we found everything. There is not yet quite the confidence and polish and, dare I say, swagger in the service to match the obvious ambitions of this restaurant -- but, hopefully, that will come. FOOD & WINE We generally start with a cocktail but were not sufficiently inspired by anything on the menu. We split octopus to start and had scallops and steak frites for our mains. The steak frites and the octopus were wonderfully and flavorfully prepared. Worth noting: I asked for the steak to be medium rare -- and it was precisely that! Often not the case. The scallops were good -- just not quite as successful as the others. We both had an Oregon pinot noir that I would describe as "fine but not great." In fact, there were only three reds by the glass -- and one of them was unavailable. I hope the restaurant will significantly expand their wine selection -- but, if there are only three reds by the glass, then obviously all three should be in ready supply. We did not opt for dessert -- too full! -- but, I was enticed by the pumpkin-maple semolina cake. And, as a lover of amaro, I was heartened to see three high-quality amaros -- including Fernet! -- among the offerings. :: :: :: A final note... Midnight Morning's website and its communications / social media in general is pretty awful. Note to the owners: You have a great story to tell. Please do a better job of telling it. :: :: :: Midnight Morning is a restaurant with promise. Indeed, looking at how Midnight Morning has tweaked its menus over the first few months, it's clear that this is a restaurant that is willing to evolve and grow. That's a good thing! I am giving Midnight Morning a solid 3 stars -- so as to give myself room to bump it from a 3 to a 4 in six months time!

We love this place. They just opened about two months ago, we've already gone four times. The staff is very welcoming, and accommodating. The food is reliably very good. We love sampling different things each time from their snacky Bites menu and also their small plates. For the larger plates, we have not gone wrong with any of their offerings. We have, however, repeatedly enjoyed sharing the dry rubbed chicken that has a delicious blend of smoky and citrus flavors, while the sweet potato purée unexpectedly is the perfect complement. The drink menu is fun and adventurous. Just try the Captain Crunch cocktail; you won't be disappointed. We adored the old Birch Street Bistro, which used to be a neighborhood landmark. In Midnight Morning, the neighborhood has a worthy successor.

Live 7 minutes away and finally got there tonight after booking a reservation this afternoon. We were greeted warmly. The environment inside is kind of dark but warm. My husband and I are pescatarians. We each had a drink and we shared one "bite", two "small plates and one large plate. I had their version of a Moscow mule with passion fruit. It was good but not exciting. I wish they ad more adventurous drinks. Our bite was the the feta and golden raisin fritters - a delicious mix of sweet and slightly spicy. The two small plates were the carrots and cauliflower (they left out the bacon for us); but were also delicious. Our main came right after they delivered the smaller plates which felt rushed. It was the cavatelli and it was tasty but the sauce was a bit heavy for the other ingredients. My husband had the chocolate Bundt cake and honestly it was pretty dry. The menu is pretty small so I hope they expand it with more like the bites and small plates which were the highlight. I know they are still fairly new so I'm sure they are working out the kinks with the service and hopefully won't deliver all of the food at the same time in the future. A promising addition to the neighborhood if they expand their menu!

My wife and I were big fans of the Birch Street Bistro which was previously in this location and had promised when the new restaurant opened, we would try it out. We were sorely disappointed. They had a very limited menu which did not offer us many good choices. We had appetizers (small bites) and entrees (large bites) which were OK, but not great and certainly not worth what we were billed for. Decided to give them another chance by ordering desert, but that caused an issue itself with our server (Joshua) only taking my wife's desert order and walking away without even asking if I wanted anything myself. We ended up splitting her desert instead of having to wait for them to make another desert for me. Was shocked at the size of the bill and that they charged so much for mediocre food. What we ate was worth half of what they charged. We kept our promised to try it, but we won't be back. Advise to the restaurant, offer a larger menu and train your staff to pay attention to all of the dinner guests.

Food was good. Enjoyed the eggs bene and the crab cake eggs bene. Cocktails need work! No garnishes whatsoever on the bloody mary, (what's a bloody without the garnishes!?) and the mimosa was also uninspiring. The ambiance was decent, but it was empty (but it was Xmas eve lunch). On whole, Midnight Morning seems off to an ok start, but the restaurant needs a bit more of a vibe and some seasoned bartenders and wait staff to lift it up a bit. Hoping it can get there.

Amazing food! Great vibes. Got so many appetizers and small bites %100 recommend the chicken wings, carrots, croquets and falafel (ate before we took pictures:( )

Great flavors. We particularly enjoyed the croquettes, glazed carrots, and cauliflower.

Have come on 3 occasions, for dinner, just apps and drinks, and brunch. Service is fast, atmosphere is relaxed, and food is good. Best things I've had are the smoked bluefish and kale small plates (both excellent and the smoked fish could def make an appearance for brunch) and the breakfast fried rice (truly delicious). They have nice gluten free, veg, and vegan options. When I was here for brunch a family came in and pulled a complimentary game off the center counter and played candy land while they ate, it was very cute.

Went to the new restaurant Midnight Morning that is in the space Birch Street Bistro used to be in Roslindale. Birch Street had an amazing roast chicken that I loved... Midnight Morning has a rubbed chicken dish that was very good. Tasty combination of flavors. I enjoyed it very much. Wish them much success in their new endeavor.

They do a great dinner and an even better brunch. The breakfast fried rice is one of the best brunch dishes I've had. Service is great and the space is super cute! Strongly recommended!

Finally made it here for an early evening of wine and small plates. Food -- Brussels sprouts, salad with olives and oranges, chicken wings -- all really good and will order again. Ambiance is pleasant enough, but confusing. Is it modern or country kitsch? Stack of colorful mugs is joyful and should be carried out throughout. We liked the wall art (contemporary) but then there were touches of country such as a pitcher of flowers. The fabric napkins were nice and appreciated, but silverware was cheap and dated. Staff were friendly but need more training, person who delivered food to table could not explain what the sauces with chicken wings were. Our first glass of wine (which we liked) was almost humorously tiny; the second one was significantly larger. Anyway, still some snags and miss Birch Street Bistro. But we will return.

We stopped by for drinks and snacks and were thoroughly impressed. Service was outstanding, the cocktails were inventive, the food was delicious, and the wine and beer lists had some great options. An excellent addition to the neighborhood -- can't wait to come back!

We've tried MM a couple of times now. They seem to be having some issues getting to consistency, so we'll wait to return. Atmosphere is ok, but honestly they could have left it the way it was from the previous owner where it felt a bit more upscale. Staff is friendly. Food is fine but not fabulous, and the menu is really limited. On our first try there were no salad options on the menu, but happy to see they have now added a couple. Some of the mains are decent, but the sides a bit odd. Hoping they hit their groove soon. We'll go back and try again in a few months.