The Center Cafe

If you want "delicious" American eats at a "reasonable price", this "little neighborhood place" in Needham delivers "everything you could ask for"; the casual, family-friendly environment staffed by an "obliging" owner and his "accommodating" crew makes it feel "just like home."

Posted on January 21, 2014. Brought to you by zagat.

Average Rating

100

Wonderful gem in the old Needham train station. Very welcoming and personable treatment from the husband & wife owners, children and other family members working as the chefs and bartender.

Posted by NiceButOverpriced on February 11, 2017. Brought to you by opentable.

Average Rating

100

Wonderful local spot. Family business with very personal service and excellent food. Great advice on wine and bourbon with tastings that make it a novel and fun experience. Great evening every time.

Posted by DavidW on January 13, 2017. Brought to you by opentable.

Average Rating

100

We ate here New Year's Eve. The food was excellent and close seating quarters afforded us the opportunity to meet our table neighbors and exchange New Year's greetings. The owner is always friendly and accessible. The kitchen and waitstaff were a bit overwhelmed by the busy-ness of the evening so service was slow but we expected that because it's a small kitchen. We'll definitely return!

Posted by Deena on December 31, 2016. Brought to you by opentable.

Average Rating

100

The Center Cafe is an excellent local restaurant in Needham. We have dined there for many years. The food is always top quality, in what I would call a classic style. Portions are reasonable. It's a small and fairly intimate restaurant. The staff (and owner) are very friendly and will recognize you from your second visit onward. This is one of our favorite restaurants.

Posted by GeorgeR on December 30, 2016. Brought to you by opentable.

Average Rating

60

The main reason we like this place is because it is small, quiet, and never rushed. The food is good but not really special. The menu needs a little more diversity and perhaps a few healthier choices (not covered in sauce or fried).

Posted by Toughtoplease on December 28, 2016. Brought to you by opentable.

A converted commuter rail stop with the friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere of a neighborhood hideaway serving terrific American Cuisine. This family run gem has a lot of cooking talent, a varied menu, good wine list and craft cocktails.

Posted on February 14, 2017. Brought to you by opentable.

The Center Cafe was founded in 2009, and is located at 1027 Great Plain Ave in Needham. Additional information is available at www.thecentercafe.com or by contacting Vanessa Cortesi at (781) 455-8800.

Posted on March 28, 2015. Brought to you by dandb.

The Center Cafe is a relaxed and intimate restaurant that focuses on casual excellence in both food and service. We feature a menu that is simple and varied with its roots based in New England American cuisine.Located in an old railway station on the commuter line, The Center Cafe is in the heart of Needham Center within walking distance of the surrounding residential community.If you're in the...

Posted on March 20, 2015. Brought to you by mapquest.

The Center Cafe - serving fine New England cuisine in Needham since March 2010. Summer Hours begin July 4th week. Visit us at www.thecentercafe.com.

Posted on December 30, 2014. Brought to you by facebook.

Great food. American Cuisine. Outstanding chefs, Attentive service. Local farms, fresh produce and poultry. Varied Wine List. Creative specialty drinks. Come Discover Needham Dining. A neighborhood restaurant tucked away in the center of Needham. In Home Cooking Coach is a personalized coaching and training service provided to you by our chefs. Visit www.inhomecookingcoach.com for details.

Posted on April 07, 2014. Brought to you by binglocal.