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CategoriesBreakfast & Brunch, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
Location704 Broadway, Somerville, MA
Gift Tips
- Try the pancakes, especially the apple cinnamon version, for a sweet breakfast pick that stands out on the menu.
- Order one of the benedict plates, such as the Nova Scotia salmon benedict, for a more filling brunch option.
- The corned beef hash omelet is a strong choice if you want a hearty, savory breakfast.
- Leave room for the French toast, which comes in both classic and creative versions like cream cheese and fig.
- Use the self-serve coffee setup to your advantage if you like refills and want to sample different flavors.
- Order the breakfast burrito for a hearty meal with avocado, eggs, home fries, and salsa.
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Price$$
AmbienceCasual
Year Established1996
Sound Bites Cafe is in Somerville, Massachusetts, in the Ball Square neighborhood. It began as a small coffee shop and breakfast spot and grew into a full breakfast, dinner, and bar restaurant under owner Yasser Mirza, who has been running the business since 1997.
- Ambiance: Sound Bites Cafe offers a casual, lively setting in Ball Square, with a comfortable feel that works for relaxed breakfasts and brunches.
- Cuisine: The restaurant serves breakfast and brunch along with Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Syrian, and Lebanese dishes, plus seafood, steaks, and full bar options.
- Highlights: Guests can expect quick service, generous portions, self-serve coffee and tea, and a wide menu that includes pancakes, omelets, French toast, and egg dishes.
The restaurant is known for serving fresh, filling meals in a setting that feels easygoing and welcoming. It is a good fit for weekend brunch, a casual meal with friends, or a family outing, and it offers enough variety to appeal to different tastes.
Its menu brings together classic American breakfast favorites and Mediterranean-inspired options, giving diners a wide range of choices. The space is comfortable, the pacing is efficient, and the overall experience is built around a simple, satisfying meal out in Somerville.
Customer Reviews
Although the menu has changed over the years (menu online is different than in restaurant), we still like it. Everything is fresh and tasty. read review
Ordered the fried chicken eggs Benedict and a green omelette with feta. Sorry I usually have pictures but did not feel it was worth taking pictures. I think... read reviewIf the food wasn't so mid, the service terrible with a dull eyed hostess and an inept waiter that desperately needs a belt. I would probably consider saying... read review
Spoonie L.
03/25/2026
03/25/2026Sherry C.
06/28/2026
06/28/2026Bally W.
06/27/2026
06/27/2026Great Alternatives
Buy a Gift & Greeting Card for Ball Square Cafe: Ball Square Cafe in Somerville is a charming neighborhood spot that serves up delicious comfort food and specialty coffees, making it the perfect place to start your day or enjoy a relaxed brunch.
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