Sofra Bakery and Cafe Reviews

Super cozy place! Beware that on a Friday morning at 8am, there's already a line forming outside waiting for the bakery to open.
They make the classic pastries with a twist. They are pleasantly unique and the flavours taste REALLY good. I would definitely recommend this place and go back. But beware of timing - waiting in line and waiting for your food.
(They accept credit cards here).
1) Morning Bun: probably the best I've tried. Fluffy and light. It's like monkey bread but tastes like a cinnamon bun. The outside is perfectly caramelized like a kouign-amann (but not as hard). The orange-frosting (with real orange peels) is the cherry-on-top. Not too sweet and not too overwhelming. Would definitely get it again. It's perfect when it's warmed up.
2) Olive Oil Cake: REALLY good. Super moist and flavorful. The fruits were nice but the blackberries were a little bitter. Would definitely get it again.
3) Lemon Tart: strong lemon flavour with a buttery melt-in-your-mouth crust. Simply made but excellent.
4) Earthquake Chocolate Cookie: DELICIOUS! it's fudgy like a dark chocolate brownie and the white powder compliments the chocolate. Would definitely get it again.

Delicious food from Mediterranean. Sunshine pastry is slice of heaven

In town visiting and was recommended this delicious place. The only thing you need to know is just go. You will be so glad you did. I loved it so much I am going again tomorrow!

This is the best food ever. I took my boyfriend here for breakfast and he begged me to come back here for lunch. Sofra is a beautiful middle Eastern fair cafe esque place. My favorite is their ice chai, I never go anywhere else for it

The food is amazing here, and the service is always great. Just wish they'd open up another location with a bigger seating area!

No air conditioning, a cramped and cluttered shop, and forgettable food. Don't know what the hype is about.

Amazing coffee and pastries. The Turkish breakfast is to die for!

Used to be so good, but declining fast, service is appalling, sad!

There was a huge piece of black PLASTIC with sharp edges in my falafel wrap. Very disappointed! Please be more careful with your food safety... someone could be hurt if this happens again.

Completely addicted to this place. It s literal bakery heaven. Everything from the chicken sarma to the carrot mezzes to the tahini donuts are amazing! It sometimes has a line but so worth it. Between this and the owners other restaurants (oleana, sarma), best food in Boston!!

The food here is very good. However, the staff lacks training in dealing with customers. They are clearly discriminating - rude to people of color, got a very rude reply to my question regarding a certain dish. Also, there was a staff handing out small bite size stuff to eat, on a very cold day to everyone in the queue, we waited for over 20 minutes outside the cafe , she handed out one to every single person in the queue and she completely ignored just us!!!

Fantastic baked goods and Turkish coffee. Small pantry with interesting flavours and cookbooks. Cosy and warm. Good vegan lunch options, not so many for breakfast, though.

Sofra has very good food across the board, whether you want a breakfast sandwich and coffee to go or want to sit down to Shakshuka. The space itself is lovely but unfortunately it's hard to enjoy the experience with the cramped room and uncertainty of finding a place to sit. Don't expect to be able to eat-in unless you come in at off hours or are happy to stand next to a table for 10 minutes holding your food.

Insanely delicious food, also insanely busy at all hours of the day. Be prepared to wait in line.

Nice and cozy place with great food. The shakshouka and the poached egg were great, and we also had some good sweet treats. Place is small and there are no reservations though.

Great place and food but really hard to find a seat especially on the weekends.

Great food, with a wide variety of twists on classic bakery items.

Wowza this place has some of the best food around. I always go in with a a couple items I want and come out with bag full of goodies.

Highly recommend Sofra! Their ice cream, pastries, and savory foods are delicious! Their frozen labne with sesame pistachios was the best ice cream I've ever had! I check their menu regularly online to look for that ice cream but sadly I've only seen it offered once. Excellent customer service as well. My only criticism is that some things seem very overpriced for the quantity. Overall though, the food is so good it usually justifies the price and I probably make a visit to Sofra once a week.

Pros. yummy. Love the diverse menu options. Supporting local businesses <3. Would give 5 stars for the food taste.

Cons. Too tiny for my family w/ young kids. The prices would be easier to swallow with better sized portions.
The saddest part: after taking my family home to eat, and looking forward to my dessert, it wasn't in the bag. Minus 2 stars for portion size and missed order.

I've always enjoyed Sofra. The food is wonderful and authentic. I particularly love the Chicken Shwarma, but I'm writing a review for an entirely different reason. I purchased a very expensive gift card for cooking classes through Sofra as a Christmas present. Somehow, in the mayhem of the holidays, it was lost. I approached Sofra with not much hope of recouping the gift card. Their catering department located the records of the purchase, cancelled the old card and replaced it. It was handled incredibly efficiently and professionally, but more than that, it was handled with kindness and trust. Sofra is fundamentally apart of this neighborhood, the neighborhood I live in and it was so nice to feel an inherent warmth and sense of community simply in the way the whole episode was handled.

An excellent place for brunch although expect to stand in line during Sat/Sun morning. We enjoyed our shakshuka, poached eggs and a huge cheese burek

Great food and coffee. Would recommend to locals and visitors. There are ample options on the menu with vegetarian friendly options. The one thing to be cognizant of is the lack of seating. I also don't think this place takes reservations so big groups may find this place difficult to eat at.

Easy sidewalk ordering and curbside pickup available during covid-19 times.
I do look forward to eating in and sharing brunches with friends there again. Someday.....

Ohmigawd, everything is phenomenal here. Truly a "destination" restaurant. The menu changes frequently, and between the boisterous crowd, the speed of the ordering line, and the general uniqueness (hence unfamiliarity) of the dishes, it is like a entering a foreign, exotic wonderland.

We had a very tasty breakfast. I had the Turkish-style breakfast, including a soft-boiled egg, cucumber, tomato, olives, feta, yogurt & spoon sweets. The Turkish coffee was strong, and thick.

Woah. This spot is so good. The food combos going on and quality of food is beyond amazing. Very jealous of people that are local to that spot. I only get to go when I visit.

Always amazing Turkish street food. Delicious labne and beet hummus.

Great ME food but really small place. Better for taking food to go.

Delicious baked goods, sandwiches, beverages, and more. Lots of floral flavors and other less-common things. Reasonable prices.

It's always crowded, so plan for a bit of a wait. They have lots of delicious choices on the menu, but their morning pastries sre legendary. Nice array of gift items offered for sale. Try the morning bun with orange-blossom icing. Staff handle the crowds with unflustered cheer.

Great food, but frustratingly chaotic and disorganized. Better to come for take out rather than eating in.

Good coffee, pricey breakfast items, small portions

Just fabulous. My host took me there while visiting friends back East, and I would kill to have this place local to me.

Great place. Turkish breakfast was different from your usual breakfast dish and very tasty.

Delicious Middle Eastern food, very limited seating, small portions.

One of the best!
SOFRA IS A TURKISH WORD THAT MEANS A PICNIC, A SPECIAL TABLE PREPARATION OF FOOD OR A SMALL SQUARE KILIM RUG FOR EATING. Everything here taste great. Really good food. The staff are very polite and efficient.. Price is reasonable. Parking spot available. You can sit in it out.

Friendly staff fresh food, their food tastes very different compare to all the other middle eastern food I have had before... can use more middle eastern spices to give it more flavor.

What an amazing restaurant!! I've been coming to Sofra since it started out as a simple Turkish cafe with a couple of booths and some tasty cookies. Now, it serves all meals, along with traditional Turkish drinks and pastries (their earthquake cookies are to DIE for). There's something for everyone at Sofra...muhammara dip, basil lemonade, and egg shakshuka, to name just a few of the delicious snacks served there. The environment, as well, is quirky and fun, with booths covered in ornate cloths and outdoor seating in the shade. The lively atmosphere is as much a part of Sofra as the food. Highly recommend!!

incredible food (heavenly shakshuka) and pastries. really lovely staff. great little place!

Unique and beautiful bakery that serves a delicious breakfast. Short on seating.

Favorite cafe for drinks and a perfectly sized lunch. Can get busy but it's worth the wait! The new basil lemonade is out of this world and so is the fava bean pate. Very interesting style of pita, unexpected and still tasty.

Just plain wonderful! A must try if you are ever in the area!

Loved this place for years, but as novelty has worn off, the prices seem to go up, service gets slower, and portions get smaller.

Indoor dining is cramped and uncomfortable, but it is still worth it. Food is exquisite and often exotic.

Delicious and priced to break the bank. The little manakeesh ought to be slimmer and less elastic but the zaatar mix is spot on.

The most delicious, freshest, vibrant flavors you ll ever eat. While you re there, pick up a copy of one of their cookbooks and start enjoying Sofra dishes at home.

Extremely good . Quick and easy. Absolutely a smiling place for perfect brekfast and brunch

My mom loves the food. She goes every week, and we are never disappointed with there food.

Try the sahlep, it's only available when it's cold out!

Omg the food is amazing here! Everyone should try there Mediterranean dishes at least once!!

Great Turkish coffee. Interesting food,sweet and savory.

I am a foodie and I must say that this place is amazing. The tahini brioche with brown butter cream is out of this world! The lamb schawarma and the moussaka are a must try is you love lamb. The place is however very pricey for the amount of food you're getting and the seating is limited, especially on weekends, but as far as the food goes, I give it five stars!

Sofra is open for take out and has some seats for outdoor dining! I used the order ahead online and selected a time for pickup. Our food was ready on time. The babaganoush was very different from what I've tasted before, definitely a lot of eggplant but more on the chunkier side than creamy. The green bean salad was also refreshing to try for a warm summer day. Will be back to try some more of the sweet items.

Wao. Bueno. Bonito. Barato. What a great place to have an amazing meal at a great price point. Make sure to come here if you are ever in Boston. Worth the commute

Love the food, however it is a small place and typically full.

We came there with an expectation to taste Turkish cuisine, however, we were terribly disappointed. Only names of the dishes are Turkish. There is nothing relating to Turkish cuisine.

The pastries and food are out of control good. It is frequently very busy, but many patrons are taking out.

The morning bun is easily the best pastry I have had in the USA.

It's a bakery. First and foremost. You can get a plethora of middle Eastern delicacies. From Baklava to Shaksukha. Usually this place is packed on the weekends and you would have to be really proactive to grab an empty seat and would have to do a fine balancing job carrying trays full of food back to your seat.
Flavors are subtle and more suited for Western pallette.
I have tried almost everything on the menu and my personal favorite has to be Shakshuka and the lamb filafel. Robias lattee and the seasonal sorbet are pretty good as well.
Wait time is reasonable but do plan ahead and get there before noon.

Not very excited. The felafel wrap was too dry.. needed tzaziki.

Besides the usuals, don't forget to try a few snacks w/ your afternoon pick-me-up. ...they have a fascinating variety on the menu

Amazing pastry!! Everything was spot on with the balance of spices.

Tried this place once with a friend and I am hooked since then. I loved the excellent mood and fresh dishes and drinks. They never disappoint.

Excellent baked foods but I got this fermented vegetable juice which was just awful and I am skeptical anyone in the world drinks an entire cup of it. Very crowded.

Worth a visit.

Beautiful and delicious freshly-baked treats- both sweet and savory.