Mel's Commonwealth Cafe

"Not sure what the food is like because we were seated and then ignored for 15 minutes while the staff stood around the POS station talking. We walked over to get a server and ordered some coffee. They disappeared into the back and didn't return so we just left. The restaurant was moderately busy but there were 7-8 staff in the front of house. Very bad service. We ended up going to Zaftig's, which was just as busy but managed to serve everyone with half the staff. And their prices are better."

"Wonderful breakfast and lunch place! Great dinner atmosphere. So many options. Service was very fast and responsive. I recommend the waffles and the cape cod BLT"

"Food was .... fine. All the staff I encountered were absolutely lovely and very friendly. The restaurant was clean and cozy, very busy. The blueberry muffin looked great, but, once the muffin paper was peeled off, completely fell apart. Though I had asked for the muffin to be grilled (and it looked like it had been), it was ice cold inside. Taste was okay, not a stand out My eggs, over easy, were done perfectly. I asked for my home fries to be well done. They weren't and were also room temperature. The grilled English muffin was barely toasted and not entirely hot. Lastly, I paid extra for turkey sausage. It, too, was almost cool when it got to my table. There was no indication that it had seen a hot pan --- no browning, no sear, nothing. It felt a bit rubbery. I ate about 30% of my food and was just done. Not a ton of flavor, temperatures were off on almost everything; I just lost my appetite. So, not great. The waitress did make a note of my allergy, which I always appreciate. I know that this place is very popular, but I won't be returning. There is lots of parking in a free busy, shared lot out front."

"Extremely fast service. You aren’t waiting to have your coffee refilled. They just do it. Breakfast was out in about 8 minutes. And it was great! Very clean, good atmosphere. And a mix of everyone inside. Can’t believe I have never been here before. Oh and the price was very reasonable. Will be back, sorry I didn’t take more photos."