http://wbztv.cityvoter.com/So, I believe that writing from a college girl's perspective is important when giving my opinions of the different places I visit around Boston. I'm very active and therefore like to eat good quality, healthy food (which can become difficult when lulled by the cafeteria food and late night take out). Tonight I visited Cafe Nicholas in Washington Square (take the green C line) - a small Italian-ish deli. They offer salads/soups, sandwiches, burgers, pizza, and pasta: all of the usual! BUT one thing that makes this place stand out from other sub shops is the type of meat they use: Boar's Head. Very delicious and hearty - the sandwiches always have a ton of meat in them, which I like since many places skimp on the meat and add a lot of bread.
This is the perfect place to stop for a casual lunch or dinner with girls and/or guys. The guys will love the seasoned fries, jalapeño poppers, mozzarella sticks, and any kind of pizza imaginable. Girls will appreciate the whole grain wraps, foccacia bread, and filling salads. Service is quick and easy. The only warning: very warm inside, which is uncomfortable in this already abnormal fall.
The decor is somewhat tacky with silly Italian proverbs and vintage French alcohol posters on the wall. All is negligible once you try the food. They have a large screen TV against one wall which could make the place a fun, new hangout to watch the upcoming World Series and Patriot games.
I would recommend the oven gold Turkey in a honey-wheat wrap! (They warm the sandwiches up to melt the cheese and bring out the full flavors). Try the place out and let me know what YOU think about Cafe Nicholas especially compared to the typical Quiznos, Subway, or other fast food chain!
** Plus - they deliver to areas of Brookline! Visit their website. . . www.cafenicholas.com
- Meg K.
