
Mesob Restaurant and Bar
The mesob — that woven basket that gives this South End newcomer its name — is the whole point: food meant to be pulled apart by hand, over injera, with everyone leaning in.
Pound House Coffee is one of the best vietnamese restaurants in Boston for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Somerville.
Ball Square in Somerville has been waiting for a spot that takes Vietnamese coffee seriously — not as an afterthought to a pho menu, but as the entire philosophical center of the room.
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Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Pound House Coffee is listed in the Splurge territory price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Pound House Coffee is a strong vietnamese option in Somerville in Boston when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Iced Egg Coffee and Bo Kho also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 154 Google reviews.
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Pound House Coffee is a Vietnamese restaurant located in Somerville, Boston. Ball Square in Somerville has been waiting for a spot that takes Vietnamese coffee seriously — not as an afterthought to a pho menu, but as the entire philosophical center of the room.
Pound House Coffee is best for brunch, hidden gem. Pound House Coffee is a strong vietnamese option in Somerville in Boston when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Iced Egg Coffee and Bo Kho also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 154 Google reviews.
Pound House Coffee is in the Splurge territory price range ($$$$). Google rating: 9.6 from 154 reviews
Start with Iced Egg Coffee, Bo Kho and Grilled Pork Bánh Mì. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Pound House Coffee holds a 9.6 Google rating from 154 reviews. Pound House Coffee is a strong vietnamese option in Somerville in Boston when you want somewhere that already has a solid public track record. Iced Egg Coffee and Bo Kho also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 154 Google reviews.
Pound House Coffee is located at 703 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
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