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Metropolis Cafe
- Mediterranean
- Boston, MA
About this business
Metropolis Cafe is a very popular spot in the South End. With seating for 50 patrons, expect a bit of a wait. This sleek café with soft yellow walls and wooden booths, features Mediterranean-influenced, American bistro food. One of the more requested menu items is the pan seared sea bass with warm green bean, tomato, fennel and olive salad served over kalamata (olive) mashed potatoes. The carefully selected wine list pairs beautifully with their cuisine and boasts labels from all over the world.
Location details
584 Tremont St, Boston, MA, 02118, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | Closed | |
| Sun | Closed |
The Best Small Place in Boston ! – I arrived there late by 8:30pm on a Saturday night with 3 friends - no reservations in South End restaurants on week-ends. They told us we could have a table in 45 minutes, and we could go get a drink across the street at Aquitaine meanwhile, they will call us. That was funny, but then I realized that they belong to same owner. So we went to Aquitaine - which was having some places afet like 15 minutes, but we decided to wait for Metropolis, since it's so highly recommended. Well, we were n... read more
Bad Brunch – I had heard this brunch was supposed to be great so I decided to stop by on a Sunday around 11. We had to wait outside for 45 minutes, only to be cramped into a slightly dirty table. The service was okay but our food was just bad. I ordered pancakes and bacon. The bacon was tasy but I could make better pancakes with bisquick. My boyfried had a bagel and cream cheese. The bagel looked like it was store bought and they brought out a little philly cream cheese container. Very disappointing
Decent Brunch – Brunch came highly recommended, so that was what we chose for our first "Metropolitan" experience. The heuvos rancheros, which were especially recommended, turned in a sub-par performance. While the heuvos were good, it seemed as if the chef tried a little too hard to deviate from the norm and in the process lost the essence of the dish. This place is busy, so expect to wait for a table and a wait staff that is a little frantic and unattentive. Other than that, the atmosphere is good and the heart and soul of... read more
Quality food in the cutest place in Boston – This place is just great ? I?ve been to many fancy upscale restaurants and all they try to do is wow you with thick sauces and foods you cannot pronounce?but the Metropolis Cafe simply serves amazing quality food cooked to perfection. It?s actually my entire family?s favorite place in Boston, and believe me we?ve been to many restaurants! Plus the setting is cozy and cute ? the perfect place to bring a date. Just make sure to get the banana bread pudding dessert.
Great staff, great atmosphere... made for a memorable late night dinner. – Just wanted to say a big thank you as I came in with a date last night at 9:50, not knowing that dinner was served until 10. We didn't know and were prepared to leave, but the host/staff were great and insisted on seating us and didn't make us feel rushed or hurried. Food was great and the table in the front window made for a great date. I don't want to advocate coming in at the last minute, just pointing out the staff made us feel welcome even at a l... read more
Cozy Atmosphere – I've been to Metropolis several times for brunch and just recently for dinner. At brunch, I'm addicted to the Heuvos Rancheros and the grits! And the servers always make an effort to keep my coffee cup filled. Despite the fact that it is often very busy at brunch, I always feel taken care of. At dinner, I was blown away with the atmosphere and the quality of food. The lighting was perfect for a date and the stars above the bar are beautiful. Even though I don't generally like fish, I tried the calamari on t... read more
Brunch is Amazing! Best Pancakes EVER!!! – I recenty enjoyed a fantastic Sunday brunch at Metropolis Cafe. The pancakes and Huevos Rancheros are the best I've had anywhere. For a start the granola, fruit and yogurt plate is fresh and delicious. The grilled blueberry muffin is also a must-try. The service was efficient, curteous and professional, but with a casual friendliness befitting this cozy neighborhood cafe where everyone feels like a regular. The staff and food combine for a fantastic brunch, one of the best in the ar... read more
Decent Pancakes, Simply Awful Service – My boyfriend loves Metropolis blueberry pancakes and even I have to admit, their granola, fruit, and yogurt dish is delicious. HOWEVER We've visited the resturant four or five times, and while the service has never been great, on our past two visits, the service has been awful. This past time, the server ignored us, took an extraordinarily long time before asking us for our food order, didn't refill our drinks when asked, didn't BRING US EATING UTENSILS, and then kept us waiting for OV... read more
Great brunch, mediocre service – Fabulous brunch spot in the South End with great french toast, pancakes and Monte Cristo! Service leaves a bit to be desired - had to ask three times for a glass of water over the course of 20 minutes for one guest who had nothing to drink at all (after we were served our orders!) and waited another 20 minutes after our party had finished to have plates cleared and get check.
Frequently asked questions about Metropolis Cafe
How is Metropolis Cafe rated?
Metropolis Cafe has a 4.5 star rating with 423 reviews.
When is Metropolis Cafe open?
Metropolis Cafe is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.
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