Jamaica Plain lunch rec for Saturday after CSA pickup

[pasta]

I have joined Stillmans Meat CSA and the 1st pick up is this Saurday at the JP Farmers Market, located in the Bank of America parking lot behind Center St.

I do not know the area at all and would appreciate your favorite places that serve lunch.
I will be on a limited time frame, so places within walking distance would be most appreciated. Thank you.

[kalidaemon]

I agree with the JP Seafood and Costello's recommendations. The Real Deal, which is next to the fire house on Centre Street near the Monument also has good sandwiches and half-way decent burgers. I would stay away from Bukhara or Wonder Spice, though.

[Joanie]

Casual cheap lunch and brunch can be had at Costello's. If it's after 1PM or so, the line at Centre St. shouldn't be as bad, both lunch and brunch I think. A few blocks down, I like Bon Bon on the corner of Centre and Pond.

[Bostonbob3]

True, and Costello's has a pretty excellent burger.

[twentyoystahs]

Costello's is a great spot to hit for pub-style food. Burgers ARE great, hand cut fries are delicious, pretty much all the apps/sandwiches are good. I tend to like it better there for dinner vs lunch just cause it's kinda dark with no windows and feels more like a night-time place for me..

If there is no line at Centre St Cafe that's where'd I'd go. Purple Cactus and City Feed are both great choices for sandwich/wrap and some people watching (counter service at both but they've got seats overlooking Centre St)...

[pasta]

Ended up having a big breakfast before venturing to JP, but took a quick walk and scouted out all of your recommendations. Will report back as I try them . Was able to locate all but Costellos....what is that near?

[Joanie]

It's a few doors down from the Indian rest., before Blanchard's.

[Bob Dobalina]

Yeah, it's actually right next to where your pick-up was, I think. You must have been too close to it. )

[SpicyTea]

Centre Street Cafe is within a block. I'm not sure if it's a brunch or a lunch menu . . . but it's always good. JP Seafood Cafe, also on Centre St., is a good sushi & Japanese/Korean place. City Feed, I haven't been to in their new location, but it should be very good, again!

[wrenhunter]

Right across the street, you have Purple Cactus (I recommend the chicken burrito or any quesadilla) or the new City Feed (had their ham sandwich today). A few steps north is Same Old Place, good pizza and subs.

[Bob Dobalina]

The burrito bowl at Purple Cactus also has a lot of simple fresh ingredients for a good price.

Cheap and fast and decent - Wonder Spice Cafe for Thai and Cambodian -
I also like the Bukhara lunch buffet, but I think I am in the minority.

I think the place that Joanie is referencing below is actually called Bon Saveur.

Too bad Cafe D is now closed - *sniff* - that would have been the perfect spot.