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Cafe Landwer

Israeli, Vegan Meatballs & Shawarma

4.1food Outstanding for vegans

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Try the vegan meatballs or vegan meatball shakshuka; reviewers praise their flavor and convincing texture.
Good to know: Check availability before ordering, since reviewers have encountered menu items that were unavailable and a vegan breakfast item that no longer matched the menu listing.

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The vegan breakfast is generous and includes several spreads; check what’s included, as one reviewer found the listed halva wasn’t being served.
Share a mezza or vegan shawarma if you’re dining with someone; reviewers describe large portions that can be split.
Expect a possible wait at busy breakfast times; one reviewer reported about 15 minutes for a table and noted bar seating as an alternative.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention meatballs, pita and coffee.

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Also hummus, rosalach, smoked eggplant, breakfast, shawarma, cauliflower and falafel.

Good for

The vibe: groups The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service, attentive service and beautiful interior.

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Also praised for lively atmosphere, generous portions and affordable.

Good to know

Gluten-free options
Outdoor seating
Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, coffee, dessert, takeout
Cards and mobile pay

About

This Back Bay Israeli-Mediterranean cafe serves a broad mixed menu, with vegan standouts including meatball shakshuka, falafel hummus bowls, smoked eggplant in tahini, and vegan shawarma. The generous vegan breakfast and shareable mezza make it a good fit for brunch or a group meal, though reviews report occasional slow service and menu items being unavailable or not matching their listed description.