Sound Bites Cafe Menu

Sound Bites Cafe, located at 704 Broadway in Somerville’s Ball Square, brings together classic American breakfast favorites, creative brunch dishes, and Mediterranean-inspired lunch options. The menu spans eggs Benedict, omelets, pancakes, waffles, challah French toast, breakfast bowls, sandwiches, salads, burgers, falafel, kebabs, hummus, and fresh fruit. Drinks range from bottomless coffee and fresh-squeezed orange juice to cappuccino, mimosas, Bloody Marys, beer, and wine. Jimmy’s Moroccan Eggs is identified as a signature specialty, while the Golden Grill is a popular combination and the Jalapeño Lovers Omelet appears among the chef-specialty selections.

Most breakfast and lunch dishes fall roughly between $9 and $20, with larger steak, seafood, or specialty breakfasts reaching about $24, providing solid value for generous, complete plates. Fresh avocado, tomatoes, spinach, fruit, house-made Hollandaise, homemade corned beef hash, and fresh-squeezed juice add brightness and quality to the menu.

Vegetarian choices include vegetable omelets, the Garden Burger, falafel, mujadara, salads, and Mediterranean plates. Gluten-free pancakes, toast, and English muffins are available, although guests with allergies should confirm cross-contact with staff. Fruit, salads, multigrain waffles, and vegetable-heavy dishes provide lighter options, while pancakes, eggs, waffles, and grilled cheese are approachable for children. Current posted hours emphasize daytime service, making Sound Bites especially suitable for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and casual group meals rather than dinner.

Menu Highlights

Jimmy’s Moroccan Eggs
Three poached eggs are nestled into sautéed tomatoes, onions, and peppers with a gentle touch of cumin. Warm spices and silky eggs make this the restaurant’s signature breakfast specialty.

Golden Grill
Two eggs, Canadian bacon, home fries, and a grilled corn muffin create a hearty mix of savory, crisp, and lightly sweet flavors. The menu specifically highlights it as one of Sound Bites’ most popular combinations.

Crunchy French Toast
Thick challah French toast is coated with crushed almonds and walnuts, adding a crisp, nutty exterior to the soft center. The contrasting textures give this breakfast classic a distinctive Sound Bites twist.

Jalapeño Lovers Omelet
Avocado, jalapeños, cilantro, tomatoes, scallions, and pepper jack cheese fill a three-egg omelet finished with sour cream. Creamy avocado balances the lively pepper heat in this chef-specialty selection.

Homemade Sweet Pepper Corned Beef Hash
Lean corned beef, potatoes, and sweet red peppers are cooked into a hearty homemade hash and topped with eggs. Its savory richness and substantial portion make it an excellent choice for a filling brunch.

The Broadway Bowl
Home fries are topped with sautéed tomatoes, peppers, onions, fresh avocado, three eggs, and cheddar cheese. The combination of creamy, crispy, fresh, and savory elements makes it one of the menu’s most complete breakfast plates.

Muhammara
Roasted red pepper flavor combines with pomegranate juice, tahini, walnuts, lemon, and extra-virgin olive oil, served alongside pita. Sweet, tangy, nutty, and creamy, this Mediterranean-inspired spread is identified as a Sound Bites specialty.