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| Sound Bites |
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708 Broadway
Somerville, Massachusetts 02144-2239
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ph: 617.623.8338
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VISITOR REVIEW
By: jade1213 - bio
Not Public
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05/05/03
1:36 PM
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While entertaining friends from out of town, our hungry party of four decided to head to Sound Bites, the seemingly lone breakfast establishment in all of Somerville that attracts hungry hordes on the weekends. Having read the Zagat's review prior to arriving, we were prepared for the `Soup Nazi` attitude of the staff. I assured my guests that although the hosts and wait staff may be abrupt and interested in shuttling people in and out as quickly as possible, the food was surely worth it. But what we encountered went far beyond `Soup Nazi.` It was the worst encounter with restaurant staff that I have ever had in my years of dining out. Next in line for a table, our foursome lingered in the doorway waiting for the next table to clear. The host noticed that a four-top was being occupied by two people and asked if they would switch to a two person table so we could sit there. They graciously obliged. Our party starting laughing, commenting that they sure were accommodating and we weren't expecting for someone to relocate on our account. The surly, awful host overheard our laughter of surprise, pointed at us and said `you, you want to laugh? What's so funny? Go ahead and laugh. You aren't getting a table.` He then called on the party behind us, completely ignoring us, and continued to move down the line. I can honestly say that I have never been so humiliated or furious. It was unnecessary, rude and disrespectful. A nice brunch out with guests turned into an awkward and frustrating situation and we decided that, despite having waited for 30 minutes, we would not be patronizing this establishment. So the bottom line is this: it is one of but a handful of breakfast places in Somerville with a veritable monopoly on the industry. The stuffed French toast may be tasty but the service is not worth it. The staff is under the impression that they are doing you a favor. You'll come out feeling full and debased.
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