I had an amazing brunch/lunch experience at Oak Bistro 🌳🍽️, located on 1287 Cambridge St in Cambridge, MA, this past Saturday, accompanied by my lovely mom. This cozy restaurant draws its culinary inspiration from the vibrant flavors of São Paulo, Brazil 🇧🇷.

To quench our thirst, we opted for their coffee ☕ and a classic mimosa 🍹. The mimosa was quite standard, but it hit the spot, especially if you’re in the brunch alcohol mood! 🥂

We started our meal with the avocado toast 🥑🍞 and short rib hash 🍖🍳 from the brunch menu. The avocado toast was intriguing with its unique addition of mushrooms 🍄, but it lacked that essential touch of salt or citrus. I’m not entirely convinced that mushrooms and avocado toast are a perfect match, but it was the only slightly underwhelming dish, earning a 5/10.

On the other hand, the short rib hash (8/10) was a delightful surprise. Featuring sweet potatoes 🍠, apple bacon 🍏🥓, and perfectly cooked eggs 🍳, it was a symphony of flavors. If the potatoes had been a bit crispier, it would have been a solid 10/10!

We couldn’t resist trying the jalapeño cheese cornbread 🌽🧀 served with Vermont maple whipping butter 🍁. It was delightfully buttery, and as a cornbread enthusiast, I was in heaven, giving it an 9/10!

The grilled longboard pizza 🍕 with pepperoni, onions, and arugula was a winning combination. It was cooked to perfection and had that irresistible cheese pull 🧀. Another solid 8/10!

To end our meal on a sweet note, we indulged in the Brazilian raindrop beignets 🇧🇷🍩, deep-fried dough balls served with warm caramel sauce. A truly cozy and satisfying finish, earning an 8/10.

If you’re on the hunt for a winter brunch spot this January, I highly recommend making your way to Oak Bistro. Don’t miss out on the scrumptious cornbread and delightful beignets!

Food: 8/10 🍽️ Ambiance: 8/10 🏞️ Affordability: 7/10 💰

Overall, a delightful experience that’s sure to warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds! 😋🌟