Before leaving the house this morning I checked the blog multiple times, searching and re-searching because I was positive I had already written about Bukowski Tavern. I searched by multiple key words and finally realized, I'd somehow managed to go over two years without blogging about one of my absolute favorite places!
When I first graduated from college I moved into an apartment in Inman Square with three roommates. Only one of us had a job lined up before graduation, so the remaining three (which included me) would wander around Inman Square getting to know our neighborhood during our blissful unemployment. Each week we'd make at least one trip to Bukowski Tavern for lunch. We'd sit at one of the high top tables in the front window and just watch the neighborhood go by. Sigh. The good old days!
After we were employed, we still made regular trips and today, post-Science Museum, I returned with one of my original Inman Square roommates to re-live the glory days at Bukowski.
Bukowski Tavern is located on Cambridge Street in Inman Square right next door to the East Coast Grill. They have huge front windows that they roll up completely in the summer time, allowing you to basically sit on the sidewalk.
Though it was too cold to open the windows today, we did grab a high top right in the sun with a great view of the square.
When our waiter brought the menus we were suprised to learn they have a brunch menu!
To start, we ordered the sweet potato fries. I've got to say, no one does them better. The fries are cut thin, crisped perfectly, salted heavily and come with a dijon mustard dipping sauce. We inhaled them.
For lunch my former roomie ordered the Barfly Burger and a side of plantains.
I ordered the vegetarian meatball sandwich, which was faux meatballs made of eggplant, smothered with marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. It was fantastic! Bukowski have awesome vegetarian options.
There are many other menu items we wanted to order, but alas, we had to show some restraint. We also lusted for the white trash cheese dip (yes, it is actually called that), the noodle salad, the mac 'n cheese, the veggie burger, the nutella and banana sandwich and much more.
If you're into beer, Bukowski is a must. They have a significant list and if you're feeling particularly adventurous, you can even spin the wheel of beer and let fate pick your next choice.
Bukowski is awesome for lunch, dinner or drinks with a big group of friends. The vibe is definitely hipster, so prepare yourself from some tight jeans. Also important to know, Bukowski is cash only. Thankfully there is a Citizens Bank and Bank of America right in Inman Square.
The next time you're craving exceptional bar food, grab a stool at Bukowski's.
