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Hidyan Café
Categories: Food Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Restaurants American (Traditional) Restaurants Middle Eastern Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, American (Traditional), Middle Eastern [Edit]
80 Kilmarnock St(between Peterborough St & Queensberry St)
Boston, MA 02215
Neighborhood: Fenway
(617) 437-0966
- Nearest Transit:
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Kilmarnock St @ Queensberry St (55)
Kilmarnock St @ Peterborough St (55)
Queensberry St @ Jersey St (55)
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Price Range:
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$
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- Yes
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Ambience:
- Dive-y
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Tim R. said: "I can't say enough good things about this place. I didn't test them on their cocktail skills, and I didn't try any of their more adventurous food, but here's what I liked: 1. This is a classic, and classy, bar. Lots of brass and dark…" read more »
60 reviews for Hidyan Café
Review Highlights
"Oreo fro-yo, falafel, friendly family staff."
(in 15 reviews)
"The falafel wrap at Hidyan Cafe is the best in town."
(in 4 reviews)
"Kiwi for Jay and Oreo for me."
(in 10 reviews)
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60 reviews in English
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Review from Katie N.
Back Bay, Boston, MA
2/7/2012
Frozen Yogurt AMAZING. and they deliver
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Review from Basia P.
Boston, MA
12/1/2011
The place is great!
Affordable, tasty, and the service is very friendly.
My favorite are the Mediterranean wraps with lots of tzatziki. -
Review from Rocky H.
Boston, MA
11/2/2011
I liked it. A lot more than expected.
Didn't know much about Middle East Food but had a falafal wrap and hommus and it was really good.... the girl I went out with said she eats there all the time so I didn't put up a fight
not a huge vegetable person but this sandwich was more than just edible it was good
Don't think I need to go back anytime too soon -- will rather eat Brasilian BBQ but thought it was worth yelping for any other peeple that want to live on the edge a little -
Review from Rachel W.
Boston, MA
10/20/2011
Don't let the shoddy exterior fool you!
Their wraps and frozen yogurts are perfect and CHEAP!
Definitely recommend everything.
I promise it's tasty! -
Review from Cousin S.
Boston, MA
1/28/2012
I've lived one block from this place for a full year now. Never thought about eating here because it looks quite shabby from outside. Finally gave it a try today and I am glad I did. Had the chicken avocado &sundried tomato wrap. It was so awesome that it prompted me to write my first review here on yelp. And the price is very reasonable too.
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Review from christine t.
Somerville, MA
Updated - 12/19/2011
Yep, still as good as it gets.
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12/1/2010
In the days of pre-yelp, this was one of my favorite places get sustenance. A friend of mine lived… Read more »
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Review from Anna M.
7/12/2011
My friend just moved in to the neighborhood and after we hauled stuff to her place from Bed Bath & Beyond- we were is desperate need of a refreshing treat. I'm so glad we picked Hidyan over Berryline. Both are great- but so many places put toppings on TOP like berryline. Hidyan grinds it right in!
I didn't realize that if you get 2 flavors they are mixed right together. So now it makes sense I got such a weird look when I asked for avocado and brownie. It was surprisingly good combo! But next time I'll stick to just one flavor. The servings are HUGE! -
Review from C Q.
Boston, MA
5/4/2011
I went to Northeastern for five years, and always avoided this place because it looked a little sketch. Two years later, I started working next door, and despite the new chains in the area (Panera, Chipotle, Upper Crus etc.), the food options are meh and not so healthy, so I decided to give it a try. SO sorry I didn't sooner! Now, I eat here on average 3 days a week.
I'm a veg, so I stick to wraps for the most part, and I gotta say - their hummus and falafel is the best around. Prices are super reasonable, and the owners are so sweet, and always the only ones working the counters. When you order any wrap, she replies, "with all the fresh veggies?" YES PLEASE. -
Review from Lesley K.
Revere, MA
4/7/2011
FRO. ZEN. YO. GURT.
The falafel is good. The sandwiches are good too. But let's be honest, these are just waypoints on the journey to frozen-yogurt heaven.
If the hole-in-the-wall decor skeeves you out, walk a half a block and have a seat in the little public garden instead. Sure, it's full of bees, but the frozen yogurt's so good, you won't be able to blame them for trying to take it from you. -
Review from Arjun S.
Boston, MA
9/13/2011
Frozen yogurt is Amazing! Try brownies and oreo mix! I've also had the steak and cheese sub, and its fantastic. Don't let the shoddy exterior fool you lol.
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Review from Andrea S.
Boston, MA
8/3/2011
Yucko. Came here for lunch expecting great things based on previous reviews. Falafel was meh - and nothing else Middle Eastern was available: no tabbouleh, no tahini, no baba ganouj, nothing. No roasted vegetable sandwiches. Basically anything reviewed here is unavailable - the excuse was, "we can only make [insert food here - specifically, baba ganouj] when the owner's here - and the owner's never here." Me: "Really? You can't make the things on the menu without the owner present?" Him: "No. We're changing our menu to be more mainstream." (read: buffalo chicken wraps and steak subs). My friend ordered a salad with roasted vegetables, and it was your basic pizzeria salad with slices of fresh mozz on it. "Vinaigrette salad dressing" was straight-up balsamic - there was nothing dressing-like about it, no olive oil, nothing. Very disappointing.
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Review from Shan C.
Boston, MA
6/30/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I hesitated for a while to come here even though it is right in my hood and family owned and operated. Finally earlier this spring we tried the Frozen Yogurt and it is great! Kiwi for Jay and Oreo for me. WOW- the portions are huge and for a great price. I will have to come back for some takeout falafel.
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Review from Irene F.
4/2/2007
This review is for the frozen yogurt only, which is awesome, but the rest of the food looks really good too! A huge menu of flavors, which get mixed in to the regular fro-yo and comes out in individual servings. For an individual the size of an elephant! Neither Natasha nor I could finish our servings, they are enormous! I got the mango (lots of fresh chopped mango in it) and Natasha got the coffee (actual coffee in it). Yum. And it's a bit over $3 for a tub that 2 people can definitely share (closer to $4 if you want to have 2 flavors). the milkshakes that someone was ordering looked very good too.
I'm just curious about some of their flavors...avocado seems a little bizarre, but the sorbet ones really got me - what the heck is fufuberry?? Do I even want to know?? -
Review from Vanessa C.
Boston, MA
7/17/2007
I got a sandwich delivered from here to work for lunch. it took forever, the delivery guy did not have change & it was not very tastey :(
I see all the great reviews are for the frozen yogurt, so I might have to try it & update this. but for the sandwiches & wraps, stay away! -
Review from Maureen H.
Berkeley, CA
5/13/2008
I am a frozen yogurt junkie.
you think im kidding, but it i oh so true. I have officially broken up with ice cream and am now involved with Froyo, and i owe it all to Hidyan! I always order the raspberry oreo - and i love it because they take a handful of raspberries and a handful of oreos and crush them all up and it goes right in. This, to me, is a gift from god, the chocolaty goodness, the sweet and tart raspberries - absolut heaven.
I am ashamed to say that i havent really eaten there, but i always go back for more of that froyo goodness. its well worth it - and then head over to peterborough to the Dorothy David Ramler park to eat it, or to the fens to watch people with dogs or playing basketball or running or the cute people sunbathing- good times my friends, good times. -
Review from Zach Y.
Boston, MA
3/21/2010
Best things about Hidyan Café:
-The frozen yogurt is da bomb. I worked at Dairy Queen for years, and I'd probably still take Hidyan froyo over a DQ blizzard if I had to choose. They legitimately throw your flavor choice in an industrial mixer. Milky Way? That's a whole candy bar down the hatch. Brownie? Looks like chocolate, tastes like a brownie. Blueberry Oreo? Fantastic. Even Fig Newton was pretty impressive.
-The woman behind the counter almost never smiles, but you can't help but like her. We've been there three times, and already she knows we're just there for yogurt. I like little touches like that.
Don't be fooled by the shady-laundromat-looking exterior! We walked past it the first time, intimidated, and I wish we'd stayed for food and yogurt. It only FEELS shady at first. They have a credit card charge, which is almost definitely not allowed by Visa and MasterCard (it's like $1 if your bill is less than $7), but I think I'll live paying cash when I go. -
Review from Betty F.
Boston, MA
5/24/2011
one word: fro-yo.
best.fro-yo.ever!
they know my name by heart, i go there THAT often!
their wraps are also AMAZING! nothing fails here. :)
100% recommended! NOM NOM! -
Review from Shelly A.
Boston, MA
1/22/2008
Awesome falafel (almost as good as Falafel King's) but even better wraps.
They have a really yummy Chicken Kebab roll up with tasty hummus and lots of add on options. -
Review from Kate P.
Boston, MA
7/17/2008
Oreo and raspberry?! Delish! Thank you Maureen H!
Three not four stars for the awkward service from the two ladies behind the counter, but when - not if, when - I go back again let's hope I have a positive reason to update. -
Review from Arielle Z.
Boston, MA
7/27/2008
When I dream of frozen yogurt, I dream of the the frozen yogurt from the Hidyan Cafe. I could eat it for every meal. The portion is big, the price is right, and the base yogurt is extremely delicious. BUT THEN. . .you can add anything you want and the super-friendly proprietress will mix the goodness all together in her magical machine. If you order carrot cake, she puts a piece of carrot cake in there. If you order almond joy, she unwraps a frozen bar and in it goes. You get the idea. There are about twenty-five options to choose from. The only reason that Hidyan is not getting five stars from me is that I have never been there for savory items. I may update if things change, but the yogurt is enough for a whole meal for me and goddamn it's delicious.
p.s. sometimes they are randomly closed, so if you're coming from afar you may want to call first. -
Review from Mary H.
Boston, MA
8/11/2007
Love the people that work there, they're always pleasant and sweet. The falafel wrap with all the veggies and fresh avocadoes are insanely good.
I've eaten there a hundred times and had to take a break so I didn't overdose.
Love them, love their food. Worth every penny.Listed in: Top Restaurants
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Review from Jimmy H.
Boston, MA
3/6/2008
Wrap tasted OK, Lasagna tasted better. It's mediocre good, lunch joint if you work close to it or if you are too tired to cook and in the mood of ordering in.
This place is like chameleon to me. I can't quite figure its ethnic genre.
It's got American(burger/sub), Italian(pasta), wrap(Mediterranean?), etc....
If you are a business owner in Fenway area and want to have catering, this place could be reasonable place to order from. -
Review from Andrew R.
Somerville, MA
3/31/2010 1 Check-in Here
Hmmm. Hard to say. Just tried their take-out, and it was okay.
The falafel was alright, nothing astounding, though the onions were a little overly strong and the cucumbers didn't taste quite right.
The service was brusque, at best, and the place itself is rather unpleasant. A definite hole in the wall cafe. This is the kind of place you'd totally forgive and call a hidden gem - if only the food were actually that good.
I'll go back sometime and give the fro-yo and another sandwich a try, but I'll wait til it's a nice day and I need an excuse to walk down to the park for lunch. Otherwise, there's nothing to draw me back here. -
Review from Eli P.
Boston, MA
8/1/2008
My love affair with Hidyan has gotten so bad that one day, when I was working the front desk at one of the nearby colleges, the Hidyan delivery man walked in, handed me an order, and was half-way out the door before I could tell him that, no, it wasn't for me this time.
I therefore feel I have the authority to say that, yes, Hidyan delivers at least in the Fenway area) and accepts credit cards. There's a $7 minimum for credit card sales. This is why I order two frozen yoghurts. Or at least a decent excuse to do so.
As others have mentioned, the frozen yoghurt is Hidyan's real selling point. I feel like the harried pony-tailed woman who works there will put pretty much anything you ask into a frozen yoghurt. It is awesome. While some question the avocado thing, it is delicious. They put a half an avocado in and it comes out smooth and cool.
I do feel like the frozen yoghurt portions have gotten a bit smaller over the past year or so, but they are still enough to make you almost sick. The menu and signs say the base is "plain", but it's a really delicious vanilla.
I also really like their hot sandwiches. The portabello mushroom and cheese one is great. The only thing I've ever been disappointed by is the fish and chips. It's a small-ish portion and was sort of greasy when I got it. The one time I ordered a milkshake, I was pretty disappointed-- they seem to have taken the "milk" part pretty liberally.
The indoor seating area is pretty small and kind of sad (vinyl tablecloths and plastic chairs), so if there's a group of you, plan on taking your food elsewhere.
Stick to ordering from their strengths of sandwiches and frozen yoghurt and you are good. -
Review from Purvi R.
Boston, MA
5/26/2009
This is where you go if the Swirl Freeze machine at Emack and Bolio's is broken. :( :( :(
I was actually put in a very sad mood last weekend when I wanted a reward for running the half marathon and the Swirl Freeze machine at E&B wasn't working. Sensing my mood had shifted significantly, the boy suggested this place, which he knew of just by being in Fenway often enough. He didn't realize it was the same fro yo machine, which I was delighted to find! And here I was thinking I was getting a sad substitute for E&B.
Well, it kind of was to be honest. While this machine somehow didn't seem nearly as work intensive as the E&B one, they didn't clear it out in between orders, so that my raspberry tasted more like raspberry-and-York-peppermint-patty. Meehhh, still ok I guess.
Also, they give you waaayyyyy more than is necessary for one single person. As a result, they also charge $5 for fro you with one topping! Booo on that, which is why this will always only be a backup.
Side note, is this place related to Cafe Podima in Beacon Hill? They have like the exact same menu. -
Review from Alexis B.
Boston, MA
10/15/2009
I can't tell you how many times I've tried to order the stupid portobella mushroom sandwhich thing.
Honestly it must be 6-8 times. Guess how many times they have mushrooms to make it? None.
Take things off your menu you can't make!! RRRR. -
Review from Grace P.
Manhattan, NY
2/3/2010
This review is for the frozen yogurt only. It is the freaking tastiest thing around fenway and the first thing I eat when I am visiting Boston, which is a few times a year. I love mixing in reeses or snickers. Once I had strawberry, but it wasn't quite enough strawberry flavor for me.
Oh, and the baklava was really really tasty too!
Though the ambiance is lacking, the service is 5 star. All of the staff are super nice and are really patient while I stand there staring at the mix-ins board for 5 minutes deciding which ones I want. -
Review from Alicia H.
Boston, MA
12/10/2008
Who doesn't love the Hideous Cafe?? Their fro-yo is just fantastic - no pre-mixed flavors. Maybe I'm just not that familiar with the fro-yo process, but when I asked for carrot cake frozen yogurt I was amazed when the lady threw actual slices of carrot cake in the machine and three seconds later, voila! Some odd flavor choices in the line-up though (just what exactly IS "fat-free elfin"? And is "avacado" really such a good fro-yo flavor?) Intriguing....
Best buffalo chicken wrap ever. And I've also had their ziti alfredo - nothing to write home about, but it's good, and more importantly - it's $6. Lot better than that place down the street from here I'm about to review... -
Review from Sara C.
Boston, MA
6/30/2010
Any place that will deliver fro yo to my door is fabulous in my book. They have tons of different flavors and everytime I have gotten delivery it has been super quick. I can order it online with http://campusfood.com and not have to worry about having cash either.
I took a star off because frozen yogurt is really the only item I have loved at Hidyan's. I have tried the falafel as well as the gyro and it hasnt blown me away like the frozen yogurt has. -
Review from George G.
Boston, MA
10/25/2009
Hidyan Cafe offers a variety of frozen yogurt flavors ranging from traditional to wtf. I ordered carrot cake fro-yo and it was greeeeeat! Nothing is pre-mixed so I watched as the woman behind the counter blended chunks of carrot cake into the fro-yo and made my heart melt. Its been months and I still talk about it.
I later returned for a sandwich and didn't like it. -
Review from Jeanne B.
Roxbury, MA
Updated - 8/7/2010
Dropping down to three stars because every time I call this place someone is incredibly rude to me. I just called to add a drink onto an order and the woman put me on hold for five minutes (I had to hang up and call back ten minutes later) and she was insanely unhelpful once I did actually get her on the phone. Food is great though, just don't expect any customer service.
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7/31/2010
I love this place because its consistently delivers high quality food. Usually get my order in less… Read more »
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Review from Quel M.
Allston-Brighton, MA
3/11/2010
I thought avocado frozen yogurt was a bad idea, and gosh darn I was wrong. It's amazingly smooth and fresh and delicious. It's probably hard to think up a flavor of frozen yogurt that the little lady behind the counter WON'T make. She's the best, I see her there morning noon and night.
There is such a huge selection at Hidyan that I stand in front of the menu for a good 5 minutes each time narrowing down my choices. I've yet to eat a wrap that I didn't like.
The only downside I can even think of is that it gets scorching hot inside during the summer. -
Review from S L.
Dorchester, MA
11/10/2009
Oh how I love thee.
This place is a true hidden gem. It is close by to my school which is a blessing but can be bad for my weight. :P
Their pizza is the best. I live in Dorchester but if I wanted some really great (not just good) pizza I would go here. Their calzones are huge! Their fries are crunchy and tasty. Their subs are wonderful.
There is just way too much to chose from. I want to try it all.
This is the only place I will eat frozen yogurt at.
Plus, the lady who works here is so sweet. -
Review from Tessa T.
Boston, MA
7/25/2011
While it has a less than promising look about it, this place has forever changed my taste in frozen yogurt. I honestly don't like any of my usual haunts any more, because they don't stack up to the frozen yogurt experience at Hidyan! We've tried some of their lunch/dinner foods, which were just okay, (portions are large across the board), but I can't give it less than five stars, because this is seriously the best frozen yogurt I've ever had!
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Review from Viv C.
San Francisco, CA
4/14/2008
I've only been here for the frozen yogurt, and truthfully, the fro-yo is worth it for a visit. Huge servings for cheap prices. And delicious flavor combinations that you get to choose yourself. Needless to say, I was impressed. Now this isn't like the Pinkberry sour yogurt fro-yo craze type of fro-yo, but it's still darn good. What makes it so good is the fact that they take actual bits of fruit, candy, whatever ingredients you desire and mix it into the dessert. No artificial flavors here. (Well, not really.) And you can mix and match. I got Heath Bar & raspberry. Yum! (Real bits of raspberry fruit!) And yes, the portions are plentiful. I could barely finish mine. It's like the Cold-Stone of fro-yo.
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Review from Tara M.
Somerville, MA
12/7/2008
Holed away in a corner of the world I frequently walk past but never enter is Hidyan Cafe. I've been attending school not 5 minutes away and I just discovered it. And I'm graduating. Oh cruel irony!
Their storefront is uninteresting and cluttered full of handwritten signs that say "Falafel" "Pizza" and other general food offerings. It's even kinda boring and definitely tiny when you go in. In my big, puffy, snow-repelling coat, backpack and large purse I felt like I took up the whole dining space. The woman behind the counter has helped me twice now and each time, it's a bit awkward, but not too bad. She's a quiet talker for sure, so listen up when she speaks. The man who was there the first time I went speaks little to no English and was confined to operating the fro-yo machine. But he makes a damned good fro-yo, so I won't judge!
Their menu is chocked full of stuff, to the point that it can be overwhelming. I say just take a deep breath and go for it. You'll thank yourself. I LOVE the Falafel & Hummus Roll-up. The little falafels are a touch dry, but the creamy smooth hummus picks up that slack easily. So many freaking fresh veggies pile in there, it all combines to make a falafel that is seriously huge. But you must remember to leave room for fro-yo! You must!
It's homemade, not just spinning around in a machine waiting for the man to pull the lever and artfully swirl it into a cup. Oh no! The aforementioned quiet guy manning the machine takes the topping of your choice (I went w/ Peanut Butter, my friend, Twix) and gets it all crunched up and blended into the yo to make that flavor yo. Gone are the days of mashing your Twix or Oreo or Butterfinger crumbles onto your towering mass of fro-yo in the hope they'll stay put long enough to be consumed. Hidyan Cafe has answered my prayers and makes a damn fine IMMENSE cup of fro-yo. Indulge and enjoy. -
Review from Sarah P.
Boston, MA
10/8/2006
This place is amazing - delicious wraps and salads, cooked fresh and made to order. I recommend the grilled chicken and avocado wrap. I would also advise ordering take-out as opposed to eating there - it's not the coziest of spots. But with a well-priced and extensive menu, friendly service and convenient hours of operation, it's hard to beat the Hidyan.
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Review from rachel g.
Brooklyn, NY
5/18/2007
the other night i had a dream about the $2 make your own frozen yogurt thing they got goin on there!
it got me through 4 years of college latenight snacks...
can't find anything like it in ny! -
Review from Mike L.
Boston, MA
9/10/2010 5 photos
I just wanted to pop in and offer a quick note re: Hidyan Cafe. I live in the area and order take out and delivery from here once a month or so. The quality of their subs (love the meatball), sandwiches (love the grilled mushroom), and pizzas (see attached photos) is consistently above average. Hidyan Cafe is definitely worth a shot if you live in the neighborhood and need a quick bite to eat -- they'll almost assuredly win you over.
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Review from Shana L.
Boston, MA
8/18/2005
This place is a hole in the wall, but they have the BEST frozen yogurt!!! You choose the ingredients (mango chunks, reeses peanut butter cups, etc.), and they mix it with the soft serve ice cream. It tastes really really really good. I know people from the med school across the muddy river that loyally visits this place.
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