Lively Davis Square gastropub with standout cocktails, excellent fries and grilled cheese, solid brunch, but occasional service delays and a few food misses; good value for the area.
Foundry on Elm delivers solid neighborhood dining with reliable food quality anchored by standout fries and grilled cheese, plus warm, attentive service and excellent cocktails. However, quality variation—occasional oversalted soups, burnt calamari, weak fish and chips—and isolated but concerning safety incidents prevent a higher grade. A comfortable Davis Square fixture worth visiting for brunch and drinks, though not a regional destination.
One caveat: Peak-time delays lead to long waits for apps or entrees on occasion