On a mobile device? Try our mobile site, optimized for faster browsing.
Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, American (Traditional), Middle Eastern [Edit]
Neighborhood: FenwayFenway Park (Green)
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.
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.
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.
I LOVE LOVE this place for sandwiches! The staff here are so nice and everything tastes SO fresh! This is a much better lunch option than all the corporate stuff in this area. The menu here is endless and they have TONS of vegetarian stuff. Awesome Awesome Awesome!
i have no idea what nationality the guys that run this place are, but when i first moved to the neighborhood in the dog days of summer, i always noticed lots of people getting ice cream there, sitting outside on the picnic table (actually i never could tell if those were regulars or employees or both), and hanging out.
i still haven't tried the ice cream (frozen yogurt, apparently), but they make a damn good pizza, with good crust, decent sauce, and good quality toppings for a very reasonable price.
so other than for curiosity, i don't really care what a Hidyan is, but for now it's first on my pizza list.
Love the falafel hummus wrap with all the fresh veggies!
Frozen yogurt is creamy (not the tart kind at berryline or yoberry) but very yummy, regardless.
It's kind of ghetto and intimidating though (since it took me, one year living in Fenway and a fire that took down a row of restaurants before stumbling into here in desperation). haha. Regardless, a yummy place that's reasonably priced. Don't knock it till you try it. :)
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.
I expect very little from most places that make pizza that don't have someone that looks like an Italian stereotype working behind the counter, so I was pleasantly surprised by their pizza. I've only tried it once, and I think what stood out the most was the crust; it was flaky and crispy and delicious. It also seems like every other review here mentions the froyo, so I will too. It's very good, and they give you a massive serving of it (I got brownie and caramel). Everything I've tried here so far has been good (pizza, buffalo wrap, chicken Caesar wrap, turkey sandwich), and it's really close so I'm sure I'll be by far more frequently than my belt would prefer.
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.
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.
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...
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.
So this place has amazing pizza, especially the veggie pizza. Not sure if its the fresh toppings, or the grease, but either way, its probably one of the better pizza places in Boston. It's definitely a hole in the wall kinda place, but they have plenty of items on the menu and most of it isn't bad. The frozen yogurts are also verryyy good on a hot summer day (too bad the place doesn't have air conditioning though). I've tried several items on the menu, and most of it was generally decent for the price. The gyro was not too good though, probably the worst I've had. But I remain committed to this place for its pizza and desserts. Also, the owners of the place are realllllly nice. Sometimes, she'll throw on extra toppings at no cost. They're open for lunch and then remain open pretty late. Great spot to go to if you live in the neighborhood and don't want to go too far for a quick bite.
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??
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tasty hummus/falafel wrap! Not to mention blueberry/chocolate cake froyo. Mmm.... I think their frozen yogurt is actually better than Ankara's, and it's cheaper by 70 cents. I have yet to try Angora's. Who is the amazing person who started this whole Middle Eastern diner around BU that serves up pizzas and sandwiches galore and the most amazing frozen yogurt?? The lady at the front was all business, so she wasn't the friendliest of ladies, but the guy she ordered around in Turkish or whatever language was nice and friendly despite his lack of English. Are they husband/wife? If yes, I think they make a funny couple. I swear we saw them making out in the back when we were leaving. Maybe. Hehe.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
From the outside you wouldn't expect this place to be one of the hidden jewels of Fenway. Don't let the looks fool you. This place serves some of the best comfort foods around. First off, their pizza is one of my favorites if not my favorite pizza in Boston. Their cheese is so gooey and the crust is flaky and buttery. If you're a health conscious person you might not like it because there is a fair amount of grease. But when it's late and your hungry, nothing satisfies your stomach better than a Hidyans pizzas. I also love their burgers and fries. They make a pretty darn good french fry and the burgers are simple but so damn tasty. They grill the bread, and the bread they use is a little different. I haven't tried their wraps yet but, from what I've seen they are enormous. The woman there is also one of the biggest sweethearts you'll ever meet. Good food and a friendly staff is always place you want to go back to.
Pizza is typical, I would avoid the sandwiches, but go here for frozen yogurt. The yogut itself is awesome but then you can customize it with any kinds of candy, fruit, etc and they mix it in for you like a really thick and yummy milkshake. OH MY GOD, go here every day twice a day in the summer. it is the best thing in the world. WAY better than cold stone.
Oh Hidyan, why are you so good to me, baby? If you attend college near the Fenway area, Hidyan is literally the one-stop for all your needs cafe. Everything is home made. Except for the chicken fingers, as I watched them pull out a bag from the freezer. But so good nonetheless. I love the pizza, and my two favorite items on the menu are the humus roll up, hold the falafel, and the buffalo chicken fingers. Oh and also the egg salad sandwich with Bacon. Fro Yo is a blast there. They are open from 12 to 12. Every. Single. Day. You really can't beat that, and the price is awesome. Delivery on anything over $7. I haven't ordered as much recently since one of their drivers is new and can't seem to find his way out of a paper bag, so I gotta wait like 40 minutes. But usually you order it and someone eerily shows up like 10 minutes later. It's like they were hiding in the bushes the whole time just listening to you thinking aloud about the menu. Long live the Hidyan.
If you are wondering about the quality of the food, well, anything that doesn't give me diarrhea or hunched over a toilet all night is quality to me!
I have finally found a delicious falafel in Boston!! The falafel wrap at Hidyan Cafe is the best in town. All homemade, fresh ingredients, soft thin lavash bread, and the hummus is perfect. To get the proportions just right, make sure to ask for extra hummus.
as i sit here eating my delicious froyo, i think about how much i love hidyan cafe. my favorite is with cookie dough and heath bar - its amazing. you can go for healthier options, like blueberries, but let's be honest - you want to get the chocolatey candy mix ins. they swirl it all together into a mound of yumminess and it is heaven in a cup. the wraps are good as well - a favorite being the chicken kebab and the falafel (EXTRA HUMMUS). the falafels are a little dry but the extra hummus definitely makes up for it!! the chicken kebab is so moist and heavenly that you would not believe it came from hidyan cafe!!! do NOT judge this restaurant by the cover - you will surely miss out!
The frozen yogurt is fantastic here but the place still sketches me out. And sometimes when you want that chocolate craving the candy bar they put into the fro yo machine gets ground up so much you can't even taste it. It frustrates me.
I've only been here once, but I didn't really enjoy my sub. The bread was cold and kind of stale tasting, and the meats and cheeses weren't anything special. I didnt try the frozen yogurt or the falafel wrap. I'll have to try it again sometime. I'm more of a college pizza fan.
Midnight Madness Buffet!
Neighborhood: Allston/Brighton
Happy Hour & Midnight Madness
Neighborhood: Back Bay
Neighborhood: Fenway
Category: Italian
Neighborhood: Fenway
Category: Italian
Neighborhood: Fenway
Category: Pizza
Neighborhood: Fenway
Category: French
Neighborhood: Fenway
Category: Pizza
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
My local dry cleaner, watering hole, deli, cafe,…
Take the #55 bus from Copley to Fenway. This small…
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
Some of my favorite dining destinations in the…
Loading...
