Cafe 472 – Italian
Steaming bowls of artisanal soups take center stage at this inviting neighborhood gem, where the bright zest of lemon chicken rice and the velvety richness of broccoli cheddar offer a comforting respite from the bustle outside. Vibrant, garden-fresh salads like the harvest and avocado quinoa provide a crisp, colorful counterpoint to hearty sandwiches, crafting a wholesome dining experience that celebrates simple, soulful flavors.
472, Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215 +16172364949 https://www.bostoncafe472.com/0Cuisine: Italian
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Cafe 472
Dairy-Free at Cafe 472
Cafe 472 in Boston has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including S10. Strawberry Salad, S1. Garden Salad and Hearty Lentil Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Cafe 472
Cafe 472 in Boston has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including S10. Strawberry Salad and S1. Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cafe 472
Cafe 472 in Boston has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup and Half a Sandwich, S9. Falafel Salad and S4. Spinach Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Cafe 472
Cafe 472 in Boston has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including S5. Greek Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cafe 472
Cafe 472 in Boston has 2 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup and Half a Sandwich and S5. Greek Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cafe 472
Cafe 472 in Boston has 3 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including S10. Strawberry Salad, S1. Garden Salad and Hearty Lentil Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Cafe 472
Cafe 472 in Boston has 9 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including S9. Falafel Salad, S4. Spinach Salad and S10. Strawberry Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Cafe 472
Cafe 472 in Boston has 8 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Soup and Half a Sandwich, S10. Strawberry Salad and S1. Garden Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Cafe 472
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| S2. Harvest Salad | 61.7 g | 57.1 g |
| Lemon Chicken Rice Soup | 7.6 g | 42.6 g |
| S11. Veggie Cobb Salad | 22.5 g | 37.5 g |
| S7. Kale Salad with Quinoa | 14.1 g | 26.1 g |
| S4. Spinach Salad | 24.6 g | 24.2 g |
| S8. Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad | 51.8 g | 23.8 g |
| Broccoli Cheddar Soup | 16.7 g | 22.4 g |
| Hearty Lentil Soup | 18.2 g | 18.8 g |
| S10. Strawberry Salad | 36.9 g | 17 g |
| S1. Garden Salad | 30.1 g | 13.1 g |
| S9. Falafel Salad | 8.9 g | 12.6 g |
| Chicken Noodle Soup | 44.3 g | 11.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Menu
Soups And Combos
- Lemon Chicken Rice Soup - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Broccoli Cheddar Soup - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Noodle Soup - $9 Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Creamy Tomato Soup with Orzo - $9 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hearty Lentil Soup - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Clam Chowder - $10 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup and Half a Sandwich - $17 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
Your choice of dressing. All salads come with pita bread.
- S1. Garden Salad - $13: Fresh romaine and mesclun mix, tomatoes, carrots, green peppers, cucumbers, red onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- S2. Harvest Salad - $16: Grilled chicken, roasted sweet potatoes, apples, feta cheese, almonds, quinoa, kale and romaine Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- S3. Avocado Quinoa Salad - $14: Cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, baby spinach and feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- S4. Spinach Salad - $14: Baby spinach, dried cranberries, walnuts, apples, red onions, avocado, feta cheese and hard cooked egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- S5. Greek Salad - $14: Garden salad topped with feta cheese and kalamata olives Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- S6. Caesar Salad - $11: Romaine lettuce, croutons and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- S6. Caesar Salad with Chicken - $16: Romaine lettuce, croutons and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- S7. Kale Salad with Quinoa - $14: Avocado, cranberries, carrots, almonds, cherry tomatoes and feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- S8. Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad - $16: Romaine lettuce, kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, feta cheese, croutons, hummus and a side of tahini dressing Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- S9. Falafel Salad - $15: Mesclun mix topped with fresh mozzarella, basil and tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- S10. Strawberry Salad - $14: Fresh romaine, strawberry, blueberries, mandarin orange, pineapple tidbits, and sliced almonds Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- S11. Veggie Cobb Salad - $15: Roasted sweet potatoes, cherry tomatoes, red onion, avocado, almonds, crumbled blue cheese, hard cooked egg, mesclun mix and romaine Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about Cafe 472
- Is Cafe 472 dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cafe 472 has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including S10. Strawberry Salad, S1. Garden Salad and Hearty Lentil Soup.
- What can I eat at Cafe 472 on a dairy-free diet?
- S10. Strawberry Salad, S1. Garden Salad and Hearty Lentil Soup carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cafe 472 have vegan options?
- Yes. 3 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including S10. Strawberry Salad and S1. Garden Salad.
- Is Cafe 472 gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Cafe 472?
- S2. Harvest Salad, at roughly 57.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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