Johnny Boy
257 Washington St, Somerville, MA
Crema's Take
“Johnny Boy is a hidden gem tucked inside Juliet Social Club that's earned serious devotion for its Filipino-inspired breakfast sandwiches, particularly the showstopping longganisa with tamarind that somehow works brilliantly on a sandwich. This isn't your typical breakfast spot—the small, carefully curated menu makes every choice feel intentional, and locals are already raving about the bold, authentic flavors and reasonable prices before word spreads beyond Union Square. Only open Wednesday through Saturday, it's the kind of place that rewards early discovery with flawlessly executed food that tastes both familiar and entirely unique.”
What to expect
Specialty coffee. Quick-grab spot. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.
Google Reviews
Amazing and unique breakfast sandos. Even though the menu is small, it's incredibly hard to choose between the two sandwiches. You might not think you'd like tamarind outside of soups or ketchup with banana in it, but it works! Love what Jeff is doing and wish him the best
I've been here 6 or 7 times at this point, and every time has been fantastic! Both the longganisa and adobo sandwiches are great, but the longganisa is a must-try imo. Prices are reasonable and portions are perfect, menu rotates pretty often and hours are subject to change, so…
Wanted to give a nod to this spot before it blows up after everyone finds out about it, perhaps when Union Sq Farmers market returns. I'm a big breakfast sandwich guy and the Longganissa with the teriyaki flavor hits the spot and the bun is perfect as it soaks up the sauce and…
A local gem that offers great Filipino sandwiches. Recently came across this place while looking for a quick breakfast near Union Square. Operating within Juliet Social Club from Wednesday to Saturday mornings, Johnny Boy morphs the space into an adorable café exuding a relaxed…
The Filipino inspired flavors of this restaurant that feel authentic and elevated is something you don’t see anywhere else in the Boston area. Everything was cooked perfectly and boldly seasoned. Both sandwiches are incredible but the fried chicken adobo is worth it to go on a…
Crema Reviews
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