Ball Square Cafe Menu (2025 Update)

Ball Square Cafe in Somerville, MA offers a diverse American Breakfast & Brunch menu with a range of options suitable for everyone. From Omelets like the Nova Smoked Salmon and Tunisian, to French Toast varieties such as Caramelized Banana and Pear Stuffed, there is something for every palate. The Breakfast Plates, like Broadway Blues and Fit for a King, offer hearty and satisfying options. This restaurant caters to various dietary preferences with vegan and vegetarian choices available. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, perfect for groups and families. With the convenience of delivery, takeout, and reservation options, Ball Square Cafe is a must-visit for a delightful dining experience.

Omelets

Nova Smoked Salmon

Smoked salmon, sauteed fresh baby spinach with grated Romano cheese.

$15.95

Tunisian

Sauteed green olives, scallions, tomatoes and Feta cheese.

$13.95

Artichoke Heart

Sauteed artichoke hearts and tomatoes with Monterey Jack cheese.

$13.95

Athenian

Sauteed fresh baby spinach and tomatoes with Feta cheese.

$12.95

Mediterranean

A sauteed mix of green and red bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and diced eggplant with choice of cheese.

$13.95

Create Your Own Omelet

You may choose any kind of ingredients your heart desires.

$11.95

Western

Sauteed green and red bell peppers, onions, diced ham and choice of cheese.

$13.95

Asparagus & Prosciutto

Asparagus, prosciutto and Swiss cheese.

$13.95

South Beach

Egg whites, sauteed fresh baby spinach and choice of cheese.

$13.50

Steak and Cheese

Shaved steak with choice of cheese.

$13.95

Cheese

$11.95

Celtic Green

Sauteed fresh baby spinach, green and red bell peppers, red onions and broccoli with choice of cheese.

$13.95

Tuscan

Portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, basil and mozzarella cheese.

$13.95

Roasted Mushroom

Seasoned oven-roasted mushrooms and Boursin cheese.

$12.95

Mexican

Avocado, jalapeno peppers, tomatoes, scallions, cilantroand Cheddar cheese topped with sour cream and served with a grilled corn muffin.

$14.95

Tijuana

Our homemade salsa - green and red bell peppers, red onions and tomatoes with a touch of jalapeno peppers topped with sour cream and cheddar cheese.

$14.50

Black Bean Salsa

Black beans, corn, red bell peppers, cilantro, red onion and tomatoes topped with sour cream and cheddar cheese.

$14.50

Meat Lovers

Served with your choice of protein and cheese.

$13.95

Caramelized Banana

$10.95

Caramelized Strawberry

$10.95

Pear Stuffed

Stuffed with sliced pears and goat cheese.

$11.50

Bananas and Nutella Stuffed

Stuffed with sliced bananas and creamy and chocolaty hazelnut.

$11.95

Caramelized Apple-Cinnamon

$10.95

Tri-Berry

Topped with fresh blueberries, strawberries, raspberries and-or blackberries (seasonal).

$12.95

Caramelized Banana & Strawberry

$10.95

French Toast Delight

Piled high with fresh fruit and our homemade whipped cream.

$13.95

Our Famous Coconut Macaroon French Toast

$11.95

Side French Toast

$4.95

Banana Stuffed

Stuffed with sliced bananas and Cream cheese.

$10.95

Side French Toast Delight

$9.95

French Toast

Breakfast Plates

Broadway Blues

A tasty treat of a grilled blueberry muffin, a (two egg) cheddar cheese omelet and bacon with either Omar's home fries (grilled mashed) or diced potatoes.

$11.95

Our Favorite

Two eggs any style, Omar's home fries (grilled mashed) or diced potato and your choice of either toast or English muffin.

$7.50

Fit for a King

For the really hungry man or woman: 2 eggs any style served with your choice of bacon or sausage, French toast or pancakes (add toppings - prices may vary) and your choice of either toast or English muffin.

$12.50

Moroccan Eggs

Sauteed tomatoes, onions and a mix of green and red bell peppers topped with 2 eggs and a dash of cumin served with either Omar's home fries (grilled mashed) or diced potatoes and your choice of either toast or English muffin.

$9.95

Our Grill Special

A grilled corn muffin, 2 egg any style, Canadian bacon and either Omar's home fries (grilled mashed) or diced potatoes.

$11.50

Our Favorite Plus

$9.95

Fit for a Queen

For the really hungry man or woman: 2 eggs any style served with your choice of bacon or sausage, French toast or pancakes (add toppings - prices may vary) and your choice of either toast or English muffin.

$12.50

Sweet Pepper & Corned Beef Hash

Homemade corned beef hash, 2 eggs any style served with your choice of either toast or English muffin.

$14.95

Egg and Cheese

$3.95

Pure Protein

Egg whites, grilled tomato, sauteed fresh baby spinach, salmon and mozzarella cheese.

$9.50

Ham, Egg and Cheese

$4.95

Turkey Bacon, Egg and Cheese

$5.50

Canadian Bacon, Egg and Cheese

$4.95

Veggie Sausage, Egg and Cheese

$5.50

Glorious Morning

Avocado, grilled onion and tomato, egg and cheese.

$6.25

Healthy

Egg whites, grilled tomato, sauteed fresh baby spinach and fresh mozzarella.

$7.95

Sausage, Egg and Cheese

$4.95

Turkey Sausage, Egg and Cheese

$5.50

Breakfast Sandwiches

Eggs Benedict

Pastrami

Sliced pastrami and poached eggs topped with homemade hollandaise sauce.

$15.95

Traditional

English muffin, Canadian baconand poached eggs topped with homemade hollandaise sauce.

$13.95

Asparagus and Prosciutto

Fresh asparagus, prosciuttoand poached eggs topped with homemade hollandaise sauce.

$15.95

Crab Meat

Real crab meat, tomato and poached eggs topped with homemade hollandaise sauce.

$16.95

Avocado and Tomato

Fresh avocado, tomato and poached eggs topped with homemade hollandaise sauce.

$15.95

Shaved Steak

Shaved steak with poached eggs topped with homemade hollandaise sauce.

$15.95

Artichoke Hearts

Artichoke hearts, tomato and poached eggs topped with homemade hollandaise sauce.

$14.95

Sweet Pepper and Corned Beef Hash

Homemade corned beef hash and poached eggs topped with homemade hollandaise sauce.

$16.95

Florentino

Sauteed fresh baby spinach, tomato and poached eggs topped with homemade hollandaise sauce.

$14.95

Mango and Banana (3)

$8.95

Gluten-Free

$3.50

Chocolate Chip and Coconut (3)

$8.95

Chocolate Chip (3)

$7.95

Chocolate Chip and Strawberry (3)

$8.95

Blueberry (3)

$7.50

Pancake Delight

Piled high with fresh fruit and our homemade whipped cream.

$8.95

Whole Wheat

$2.95

Banana and Walnut (3)

$8.95

Tri-Berry (3)

Blueberries, cranberries and strawberries.

$10.95

Banana (3)

$7.50

Cranberry (3)

$6.50

Banana and Chocolate Chip (3)

$8.95

Strawberry (3)

$7.95

Pancakes

Belgian Waffles

Belgian Waffle

$6.95

Caramelized Banana with Walnut

$11.95

Multi-Grain

$7.50

Strawberry Shortcake

Topped with fresh strawberries and homemade whipped cream.

$10.95

The Delight

Piled high with fresh fruit and our homemade whipped cream.

$13.95

Multi-Grain Delight

Piled high with fresh fruit and our homemade whipped cream.

$14.50

Caramelized Strawberry and Banana

$10.95

Caramelized Tri-Berry

$13.50

Homemade Granola

$5.95

Fresh Fruit Bowl

$6.95

Homemade Oatmeal Bowl

$3.95

Fresh Fruit Bowl with Homemade Granola

$11.95

Homemade Oatmeal Bowl Topped with Fresh Berries

$7.50

Fresh Fruit Bowl with Homemade Granola and Yogurt

$12.95

Fresh Fruit Bowl with Yogurt

$10.95

Fresh Fruit Bowl with Cottage Cheese

$10.95

Fresh Fruit, Granola and Oatmeal

Breads

Homemade Scone

$2.50

Homemade Muffin

$1.95

English Muffin

$0.95

Bagels

$1.95

Gluten Free English Muffin and White Bread

$1.25

Breads

$0.95

Cream Cheese Toppings

$0.75

Turkey Bacon

$3.75

Veggie Sausage

$3.75

Homemade French Fries

$3.50

Pork Sausage Links

$3.50

Real Maple Syrup

$1.50

Bacon

$3.50

Homemade Corned Beef Hash

$11.95

Ham

$3.50

Diced Potato

$2.95

Homemade Hollandaise Sauce

$1.50

Home Fries

Grilled mashed.

$3.50

Turkey Sausage

$3.75

One Egg

$1.75

Canadian Bacon

$3.50

Homemade Sweet Potato Fries

$3.95

Two Eggs

$2.95

Sides

Lunch - Soups and Salads

Buffalo Chicken Salad

Buffalo chicken, romaine lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers and bleu cheese dressing.

$10.95

Spinach Salad

Fresh spinach, sliced apples, pine nuts and bleu cheese.

$7.95

Caesar Salad

Romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese and homemade croutons.

$8.95

Bistro Salad

Romaine lettuce, goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and orange slices.

$9.95

Greek Salad

Romaine lettuce, red onion, olives, feta cheese and a sprinkle of oregano.

$8.95

Caprese Salad

Beefsteak tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and fresh basil topped with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.

$10.95

Cafe Classic

Mixed greens, tomatoes and roasted walnuts.

$8.95

Garden Salad

Mixed greens, tomatoes, onions and black olives.

$6.50

BLT

Bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo.

$9.95

Turkey

Turkey, lettuce, tomato and mayo.

$10.95

Cafe Sandwich

Portobello mushrooms, roasted red peppers, fresh basiland fresh mozzarella cheese.

$12.95

Tuna Melt

Homemade tuna with melted cheese.

$12.50

Smoked Salmon

Nova smoked salmon, onions, tomato, capers, fresh baby spinach and mayo on light or dark rye.

$13.95

Grilled Ham and Cheese

$8.50

Marinated Chicken

Grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, mayo and choice of cheese.

$12.50

Marinated Chicken Deluxe

Grilled chicken, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo and your choice of cheese.

$13.50

Tuna Salad

Homemade tuna with lettuce and tomato.

$11.95

Blackened Chicken

Spicy blackened chicken, lettuce, tomato, onion and mayo.

$11.95

Chicken Salad

Homemade chicken salad with lettuce and tomato.

$11.95

Smoked Salmon BLT

Nova smoked salmon, bacon, lettuce, tomato and mayo on light or dark rye.

$14.95

Grilled Tuscan Chicken

Grilled chicken, roasted red peppers, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella cheese and portobello mushrooms.

$13.95

Cafe Grilled Cheese

Tomato and onion.

$7.95

Grilled Cheese

$7.50

Reuben

Corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauekraut and Russian dressing.

$12.95

Lunch - Sandwiches

Lunch Plates

Grilled Chicken

Grilled chicken, grape leaves and hummus with a garden salad.

$11.95

Grilled Chicken Veggie

Grilled chicken, hummus, baba ghanoush, falafel and grape leaves with a garden salad.

$14.95

Chicken Kabob

Sauteed combination of grilled chicken, tomatoes, onions, green and red bell peppers over a bed of boiled white rice with a garden salad.

$11.50

Veggie

Homemade hummus, falafel, baba ghanoush and grape leaves with a garden salad.

$10.95

Veggie Burger

Lettuce, tomato and onion.

$10.50

Classic Burger

Lettuce, tomato and onion. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially with certain medical conditions.

$10.50

Cheeseburger

Lettuce, tomato, onion and choice of cheese. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially with certain medical conditions.

$10.95

Super Cheeseburger

Lettuce, tomato, onion, seasoned mushrooms and choice of cheese. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially with certain medical conditions.

$12.50

Super Burger

Lettuce, tomato, onion and seasoned mushrooms. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially with certain medical conditions.

$11.95

Super Bacon Cheeseburger

Bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion, seasoned mushrooms and choice of cheese. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially with certain medical conditions.

$13.95

Bacon Cheeseburger

Bacon, lettuce, tomato, onion and choice of cheese. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially with certain medical conditions.

$11.95

Lunch - Burgers

Lunch - Cafe Wraps

Hawaiian Chicken Salad

Homemade chicken salad, pineapple, romaine lettuce and walnuts.

$12.95

Moroccan Chicken Salad

Homemade chicken salad with black olives and chickpeas.

$11.95

Marinated Chicken and Avocado

Grilled chicken, avocado, fresh baby spinach, tomatoes and homemade hummus.

$13.95

Greek Chicken

Marinated grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, feta cheese and Greek dressing.

$11.95

Guapo

Boneless buffalo chicken, lettuce, tomatoes and bleu cheese.

$12.95

Turkey and Cheese

Turkey, lettuce, tomatoes, mayo and choice of cheese.

$11.50

Tex Melt Turkey

Turkey, bacon, lettuce, tomato and Russian dressing with Swiss cheese.

$11.95

Hummus

Homemade hummus with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tahini sauce.

$9.95

Super Veggie

Asparagus, spinach, broccoli, artichoke, tomatoes, onions and choice of cheese.

$10.95

Falafel and Hummus

Homemade falafel and hummus with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tahini sauce.

$10.95

Neapolitan

Sauteed eggplant, sundried tomatoes, roasted red peppers, fresh basil and fresh mozzarella cheese.

$11.95

Santa Fe Veggie Burger

Fresh baby spinach, tomatoes, onions, avocado and fresh mozzarella cheese.

$12.95

Baba Ghanoush

Homemade baba ghanoush with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tahini sauce.

$9.95

Mediterranean Chicken

Marinated grilled chicken, lettuce, tomatoes, black olives and feta cheese.

$11.95

Falafel

Homemade falafel with lettuce, tomatoes, onions and tahini sauce.

$9.95

Chicken Fajita

Marinated grilled chicken, lettuce, avocado, sauteed peppers, onions and sour cream.

$12.95

Chocolate Nesquik

$2.50

Orangina

$2.25

Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

$4.25

Tropicana Premium Juices

$2.95

Strawberry Nesquik

$2.50

Whole Milk

$1.50

Skim Milk

$1.50

Nantucket Nectar

$2.75

Can Soda

$1.50

Gatorade

$2.25

Fresh Brewed Unsweetened Organic Iced Tea

24 oz.

$2.25

V-8 Juice

$2.75

San Pellegrino

$2.50

Bottled Water

$1.50

Steaz Organic Green Tea

$2.50

Beverages

Espresso

Caramel Latte

Espresso, caramel and steamed milk.

$3.75

Macchiato

Espresso with a dollop of steamed milk.

$3.50

Cappuccino

Espresso, steamed milk and thick foam.

$3.50

Americana

Espresso with hot water added.

$2.25

Latte

Espresso with steamed milk.

$3.50

Espresso

Strong Italian coffee.

$1.95

Mocha

American coffee, cocoa and homemade whipped cream.

$3.50

Coffee

$2.25

In-House Bottomless Mug

$3.75

Teas

$1.95

Homemade Hot Chocolate

Made with whole milk or soy and topped with our homemade whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa.

$3.25

Iced Coffee

24 oz.

$2.95

Coffee and Tea