Café 716
716 Columbus Ave, Boston, MA
Crema's Take
“Café 716 is a genuine old-school diner that somehow survived in Boston's Government Center, offering that nostalgic movie-set charm that's increasingly hard to find. Their generous, affordable comfort food—think massive steak bombs, melting cheeseburgers, and all-day breakfast—paired with a warm, unpretentious atmosphere makes it feel like a small-town gem dropped into the middle of the city. It's the kind of place where you can linger over coffee and conversation or grab a quality $6 sandwich without the corporate polish that dominates Boston's café scene.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
It's the kind of place you see in movies and say, "they don't make them like that anymore". Well, maybe they don't make them anymore but this one is alive and well. Great diner on what is a rather busy street. The prices are reasonable and expect - the quality just as high. The staff is extremely friendly and ready to help.
This establishment survived the pandemic. Great small town deli taste and feel. Perfect spot to grab a quality breakfast or lunch meal. Britney Spear’s “Oops I did it again” plays in the background as I indulge in the delicious cheesy, bacon egg sandwich.
Wow, the food is actually affordable, especially considering it’s Boston. Sandwiches for 6 bucks if u just want a quick bite. They also don’t skimp on the portion sizes. I got the bacon and cheese omelette and it came with home style fries and toast. The food was perfect for a slow morning, and very hearty. All around 10/10 experience and would definitely recommend for people working around the area or visiting.
Traditional Cafe eatery in Boston's Government Center district that's a refreshing break from all those 'other' chain cafe franchises. They offer a large selection of foods + breakfast all day, is what brings me here several times a year. I'd go more often, but my budget doesn't allow it. The staff is Uber nice-sometimes they forget a item that comes w/ the meal, but are quick to rectify the error. They put up w/ ALOT of flack from some of their customers & always try to stay positive inspite of it. Note: At 12:45p-2p they're extremely busy w/ the lunch crowd from the court house across the street, so if it's a quick bite at that time ur look'n for, there's gonna be at least a 20 minute wait to get ur food, but worth it in my opinion. They close by 3pm, no dinner served.
Omg the steak bomb is huge. The bread is soft. Not hard to bite into. Cheeseburger platter was totally worth it. Melts in yr mouth food. #rainbowmasterchief was here
Crema Reviews
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