Tasty on the Hill

The breakfast is okay but we were disappointed at the very few Portuguese items in the menu. Its advertised flags and all but I can count in one hand what they offer. Typical Americans won’t find any issues here since they don’t really have a taste for real food (Ketchup crowd). I fail to find a reason to come back if I can eat the same thing closer to home or at home.

What a great addition to Hillside. Friendly service. Tasty food. All the classics, with some Portuguese ethnic dishes available too if that’s what you’re into. And that’s what I’m into!!! Tried a Francesinha for the first time in my life today. And it was great! Like nothing I’ve had before. Seven layers of meat and egg with a «secret» sauce on top. Perfect for the hungover college dude that’s for sure… Or the hungry mom of a toddler. ;) I know a lot of people line up at Neighborhood Restaurant in Somerville for breakfast. But I have to say, this is a way better Portuguese-​tinted breakfast without crowds. Also has more places to park! Obrigada for the tasty Portuguese treat! Just so happens the folks who run this place are from an area of Portugal known for cured meats and different sausages. Eat it Spain, with your jamón ibérico. These people know meat.

Looking for a breakfast at 2:30 in the afternoon? Tasty on the Hill, a newcomer on the North Eastern Edge of Tufts is for you! We tried the Eggs Benedict (customized with Smoked Salmon) and the Protein Heaven (i.e. egg white omelette), fresh squeezed OJ and coffee. Portions are generous and and can be customized to order which is rarer nowadays. Ingredients are also fresh and the experience is more like eating breakfast and your friend’s mom’s kitchen than out. There is none of the vague oily taste from the last customer’s meal prepared on the grille which so often plagues even the best breakfast places. All ingredients are fresh even the coffee, which if you follow my reviews, I am very particular about. In fact I the coffee served black was nearly as good as it gets (outside of, say Barismo.)
Now since man does not live by breakfast alone, but by lunch as well, I stopped by a few times for the chicken noodle soup and the Portuguese meat-lover’s soup. Chicken soup is the real canary-​in-​the-​coal-​mine of restaurants because you cannot hide the umami experience. I am happy to report that Tasty on the Hill’s version is suitably umami-​esque.
The restaurant is also a nice afternoon coffee break alternative to the bustle and impersonal service of the Danish Pastry House and the hipster-​vibe of Tamper. Try an expresso or cappuccino along with a tasty pastel de nada (Portuguese custard in a pastry shell) for a delightful afternoon experience.
The restaurant’s owner’s are from Portugal are serving a decidedly American menu. I hope that they introduce more native cuisine for lunch and dinner, perhaps some savory pasteis or crepes.
Go now and try Tasty on the Hill before the secret is out!

So so so so good! Amazing food, good prices, super friendly and helpful workers. I wish nothing but luck for whoever owns this place, their food is amazing and I hope word spreads about this awesome place!

Before this opened I was excited at the idea of having a breakfast place in the neighborhood. I have visited twice now. The food is very tasty as the name implies but the staff needs training and it is quite expensive for what it is. My son ordered French toast without fruit and when it came with fruit the server told us, «I thought he would like the fruit». A glass of oj is $ 4.00. Mine came two thirds full while other tables glasses were full to the top. Score $ 1.50 for the business. As I said, the food is very good but it is over priced and the staff needs some training in the basics. I do hope in time that there will be improvements as I would like to visit again.

Breakfast is awesome every time! Staff and ownership is super friendly so the neighborhood is improved with this new addition! Previous owner was so nice, it was sad to see him go. But the new cast is doing an amazing job!

Move over sound bites. The best breakfast is now at tasty on the hill! The omelettes are delicious with tons of options. Make sure to try the linguica! The lemon poppy muffin is amazing too. Coffee is nice too. Looking forward to trying their other options too.
The atmosphere is great and the people are super friendly!

Great breakfast all day, short walk away, and it has friendly and reliable staff! I’m really glad this place opened up!

The people are nice and the breakfast is excellent. Everything tasted fresh and looked great. Definitely will be back.

Cozy restaurant that serves breakfast all day and some lunch and dinner items. Service was great, very friendly staff. Kids had waffles, bacon and cut up fruit. I had a Portuguese specialty, a smoked salmon francesinhas. It was unlike anything I’ve had before and very tasty. It had smoked salmon, red onion and capers with cheese on pressed bread covered with a sauce that was amazing. I highly recommend this place.

Great new spot comfortable and cozy. Highly recommend the acai bowl. Our food was so fresh really excited to welcome tasty on the hill to Medford!