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Metropolis Cafe

4.5

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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

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tue9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Wed9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thu9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Fri9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
SatClosed
SunClosed
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swhooper 
18 years ago

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

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cornish9 
18 years ago

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. 

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danreed121 
18 years ago

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

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downtowngal7 
18 years ago

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

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rpthomas 
18 years ago

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

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khaksari 
19 years ago

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

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alwaingo 
19 years ago

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. 

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wohenkeai46 
19 years ago

Not for those who don't know the servers! – I went with my boyfriend for dinner and this was the worst dining experience! After we were seated, our waiter took our order and brought us our drinks and some bread. Once he took our orders, a table was seated behind us. Their order was taken and their food was brought to them before ours were. Forty (yes, 40!) minutes later, a kitchen staff tells us that they never got our order. I was like "Are you kidding me?" In the meantime, the table seated behind us had finished their meal... read more

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sgourmandp 
19 years ago

Good Not Great – An average place in the South End. Decent food, but very heavy as is typical in Seth Woods style. Too many sauces and food on the plate. It used to be and could be better. 

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How is Metropolis Cafe rated?

Metropolis Cafe has a 4.5 star rating with 440 reviews. 

When is Metropolis Cafe open?

Metropolis Cafe is open now. It will close at 6:00 p.m.  

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