I want to recommend Cafe Soho, a new spot in Inman Square, Cambridge
just down the street from the 1369 coffee place. It serves a mix of
foods, either in a cafe up front or the fancier bistro in the back.
We opted for the bistro.
FOOD: Artfully presented, large servings and delicious.
They started us off with interesting breads in a basket.
Soups: Many onion soup with sourdough crouton & Monterey Jack
Clam and smoked seafood chowder
Appetizers: Cheese, crostini & fruit plate
Vegetable spring rolls w/ soy, ginger wasabi dip
Entres: Maple bourbon ribs
Breaded turkey w/ sweet potatoes, corn bread stuffing
Grilled rib eye steak w/ twice baked potato
Vegetable tostada w/refried beans and spicey rice
Desserts: Bread Pudding w/whipped cream
New York style cheese cake
There were seafood choices, and several creative veggie only entres
and appetizers. The menu still said "winter" on it, so you may find
different items when "spring" rolls around.
PRICES: Astonishingly low considering the portions. Appetizers
ran $2.50 - $5.50 and the entres were $7.50 to $13.50.
SERVICE: Efficient, not overbearing. A tad on the slow side,
but I think that was part of the fancy restaurant atmosphere
they try to establish.
I picked up their take-out menu, and it says they do
all sorts of coffees, teas, full bar with micro brews on tap,
but I didn't sample any of that. It also mentions a Sunday
brunch that looked worth going back for. If anyone goes, be
sure to report back here!
It is wheelchair accessible, all on one floor.
They had bookshelves lining the passage to the restrooms, and
a sign offering to let you take one home! A nice touch...
Their menu says "Fun, creative, affordable food" and I would
have to agree.
-BBoston, MA