We have enjoyed your phenomenal food these last several months. After serving on the front lines in NYC in the spring, being in Brookline and getting to experience the creativity and deliciousness of Rifrullo has allowed a household full of doctors able to keep caring for our patients (albeit from home these days).
Their sandwiches are to die for! Their club sandwich has phenomenal thick-cut bacon and thick-sliced turkey, amazing bread, spectacular fig Mayo, and the pickled onions/ veggies add the perfect bit of acidity and crunch. I also love the BL Apple and grilled cheese. The ingredients are so fresh and flavorful.
Their sandwiches are to die for! Their club sandwich has phenomenal thick-cut bacon and thick-sliced turkey, amazing bread, spectacular fig Mayo, and the pickled onions/ veggies add the perfect bit of acidity and crunch. I also love the BL Apple and grilled cheese. The ingredients are so fresh and flavorful.
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Daily Stroll
Jan 16, 2022
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Lisa Geiger
Jan 03, 2022
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I have always enjoyed this restaurant. This morning I had breakfast and I was lucky enough to order from the Sunday brunch menu. I had the polenta breakfast with the Cuban pork end it was extraordinary. We also had the breakfast salad and the layers of flavor built into this healthy breakfast was stunning! It seems every year they get better and better and they started off pretty damn good. Recommend it with two thumbs up..
Brandon Eash
Dec 23, 2021
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Faith D.
Oct 26, 2021
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This is, by far the best intimate place to meet others for breakfast! The breakfast salad and the breakfast tacos were outstanding! The quality of ingredients is outstanding. Besides locally sourced ingredients, the menu is unique, delicious, and just outstanding without being outrageously high in fat. I wish I could eat here daily.
Nicole Smith
Sep 21, 2021
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What a gem! This Cafe is delightful - the atmosphere is welcoming and warm. There are three tables outside with umbrellas that are perfect for sidewalk dining. Inside is open and has self-serve ice water.
The food selection is creative and made it hard to choose, everything looked and sounded delicious.
I choose the Turkey Club Sandwich. The Chipotle Mayo and the house pickled veggies gave the sandwich the perfect kick.
Definitely will be back and look forward to whatever delight I choose then!
The food selection is creative and made it hard to choose, everything looked and sounded delicious.
I choose the Turkey Club Sandwich. The Chipotle Mayo and the house pickled veggies gave the sandwich the perfect kick.
Definitely will be back and look forward to whatever delight I choose then!
Mo Araghchini
Sep 13, 2021
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Dee D.
Sep 12, 2021
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Gwen S.
Aug 19, 2021
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I actually tried out this cafe through the Too Good To Go app which helps prevent food waste by giving restaurants and cafes an outlet to sell leftovers from the days prior to people on the app for a discounted rate. I got a mystery bag, so I had no idea what I would be getting. I ended up getting 4 delicious pastries, I think a whole wheat scone, 2 cranberry/walnut/chocolate chip cookies, and a shortbread cookie. Each was super yummy and pretty unique in flavor in my opinion. While I was there, I ordered an iced oat milk latte which came out quickly and in a compostable cup (!!). My coffee wasn
Juan Carlos P.
Jun 13, 2021
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Rifrullo. A second home. This place has a very special place in my heart. Where do I start? Lets say Colleen is the vibe and the soul and Bobby the salt and seasoning to make this beautiful place one of the best places to eat , snack on sweets or just have a coffee and smile at the wonders of this world. Rifrullo is more to this area than anything I know. It means family, connections, belonging and much much more. Food has A soul. B And C
Mike
Jun 01, 2021
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Had the best coffee au lait and banana bread here! There is 2 hour parking on the street and it's conveniently off Route 9 eastbound. The barista was very cordial and friendly and willingly gave me a cardboard cup for my coffee to go when I asked to leave and hadn't finished it yet. Great atmosphere here and not very crowded.
Vivian D.
Apr 30, 2021
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This place takes longer than the DMV. We always place our order in advance and it is never ready when we arrive. We always end up waiting at least another 30 minutes for a sandwich. There is no sense of urgency in this establishment. This cafe does have a lot of potential, but the service is unacceptable. Don't waste your time.
Coco C.
Apr 17, 2021
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Brandon Bellanti
Apr 16, 2021
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A perfect neighborhood cafe. I’ve ordered coffee from here many times, and food as well. Their Vietnamese iced coffee is one of the most unique drinks I’ve found in all of Boston, and is a weekly treat in the summer. Their breakfast and lunch menus are great, and they have takeout dinners as well that change each week. The owner and staff are very welcoming. A hidden gem!
Stephen Moody
Mar 23, 2021
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Max Hume
Feb 28, 2021
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Great food, great service, friendly staff. I order pickup here all the time and always look forward to it. Healthy and delicious baked treats, sandwiches, salads, smoothies, and they make a great cappuccino and Vietnamese iced coffee. Highly recommend! Make sure to order online first - web site is easy to use.
Tri N.
Oct 14, 2020
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Eliza B.
Oct 10, 2020
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Their sandwiches are to die for!!! Their club sandwhich has phenomenal thick cut bacon and thick sliced turkey, amazing bread, spectacular fig Mayo, and the pickled onions/ veggies add the perfect bit of acidity and crunch. I also love the BL Apple and the grilled cheese. The ingredients are so fresh and flavorful. Colleen the owner puts so much love into each dish. Could not recommend Rifrullo more!!!
Linda B.
Jul 08, 2020
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As a home cook and former food-server at many restaurants in Boston, I almost always prefer to eat at home and go to restaurants only when I want to focus on my dining companions and not deal with cleaning up. That being said, Rifrullo is a breath of fresh, delicious air, unique for its ambience, its cleanliness -- before and during COVID -- the painstakingly assembled menu and, of course, for its fresh, healthy, tasty food. I've not tried too many items on the menu but the ones I've consumed have all been stellar, with clean, distinct tastes and components. The lasagne bolognese -
Mitch R.
May 07, 2020
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Jennifer L.
Jan 14, 2020
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Smelled so good when I walked in and I had high expectations. Such a cute spot to stop off on a cold winter's day. Hot coco was yummy and bake goods were delicious. Beware that they close at 3:30 and if you are unlucky enough to be there at that time the woman in charge of closing will literally slam metal chairs as loud as she can to scare you out the door. A simple - 'we are closing can you please wrap it up' would have been totally fine. If you think I'm exaggerating please give it a go. Ushering people out the door is necessary but a bit of decorum would have been appreciated
Angela L.
Jun 06, 2019
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Great little cafe. The decor was really nice. Lots of natural light really ties together the fresh, hipster vibe.
Everything on the menu was pretty healthy, which made me feel absolutely no guilt about ordering anything. My friend was the one to recommend it, and she loves the food here.
We ordered in the Lemon Pudding Cake first. It was really simple looking, and it was bursting with lemon flavor. You can actually see the little strands of lemon zest in the cake. It was a little sweet, but that didn't stop us from finishing it. Also, it's really dense, so if you're looking for
Everything on the menu was pretty healthy, which made me feel absolutely no guilt about ordering anything. My friend was the one to recommend it, and she loves the food here.
We ordered in the Lemon Pudding Cake first. It was really simple looking, and it was bursting with lemon flavor. You can actually see the little strands of lemon zest in the cake. It was a little sweet, but that didn't stop us from finishing it. Also, it's really dense, so if you're looking for
Hannah K.
Nov 25, 2018
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Erin G.
Jul 09, 2018
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On a whim, I decided to break out of my boring yet comfortable routine of going to the usual lunch places around work, and ventured on the T to Riffrulo.
Cute, modern inside, swanky sofa as you can see from the picture. The two ladies at the counter were actually nice (I read on Yelp about rude waitstaff), and ordered the salmon burger. The young lady working there verified it was very good which is always comforting to hear when you are trying something new.
It took about 10-15 minutes. They offered me a bag and I ate my sandwich at Emerson Gardens just a 6-8 min walk away. It was tasty, a
Cute, modern inside, swanky sofa as you can see from the picture. The two ladies at the counter were actually nice (I read on Yelp about rude waitstaff), and ordered the salmon burger. The young lady working there verified it was very good which is always comforting to hear when you are trying something new.
It took about 10-15 minutes. They offered me a bag and I ate my sandwich at Emerson Gardens just a 6-8 min walk away. It was tasty, a
Sandipan S.
Jun 22, 2018
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Situated in a vibrant neighborhood this low key but hip-stery cafe provides some fine selection of healthy breakfast choices.
I was here last weekend and got to order the "Breakfast salad" made of organic greens, two poached eggs and smoky bacon and the "Sweet Potato Hash", which is a combo of sunny-side duck eggs, turkey sausage and garlic scape chimichurri. Their sweet potatoes are a delight. Even after having all that I couldn't stop myself from ordering more, so I went ahead and got the "Turkish Quinoa Bowl", which had this perfect blend of yogurt and poached
I was here last weekend and got to order the "Breakfast salad" made of organic greens, two poached eggs and smoky bacon and the "Sweet Potato Hash", which is a combo of sunny-side duck eggs, turkey sausage and garlic scape chimichurri. Their sweet potatoes are a delight. Even after having all that I couldn't stop myself from ordering more, so I went ahead and got the "Turkish Quinoa Bowl", which had this perfect blend of yogurt and poached
Emily C.
Aug 01, 2017
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I was excited to eat at Rifrullo based on my sister's recommendation. I opted for the Cobb and Kale Salad which featured organic massaged kale, hard-boiled egg, crisp bacon, Great Hill bleu cheese, & avocado, tossed in a radish vinaigrette. It sounded delicious, but sadly, it disappointed. The salad was flavorless and disappointing. My sister and I both had Arnold Palmer's, which were good, and we tried two cookies: the everything cookie and one other that was healthy (I forget what was in it). The healthy cookie was much better than the everything cookie, but neither were good enough
Yuka Y.
Jan 15, 2017
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Rifrullo is a delightful, hidden artisanal cafe in Brookline Village.
If you're an avocado lover, Rifrullo will meet your needs. A lot of their lunch sandwiches offer some variation of avocado stuffing. They make their own bread too!
The cafe is very cute with minimalist decor. Their hot pink chesterfield sofa is such a nice feminine pop to an otherwise white/black/brown themed interior. With french jazz music playing and the place beaming with natural sunlight- this is the best cafe I've been to in a while. Rifrullo is my ritualistic visit if I want to treat myself after a gym session
If you're an avocado lover, Rifrullo will meet your needs. A lot of their lunch sandwiches offer some variation of avocado stuffing. They make their own bread too!
The cafe is very cute with minimalist decor. Their hot pink chesterfield sofa is such a nice feminine pop to an otherwise white/black/brown themed interior. With french jazz music playing and the place beaming with natural sunlight- this is the best cafe I've been to in a while. Rifrullo is my ritualistic visit if I want to treat myself after a gym session
