Cook Needham – American
Sunlight streams into this bustling neighborhood gem, where the rhythmic clatter of the kitchen and the savory perfume of searing steak tips signal the start of a perfect morning. Guests linger over plates of golden, yolk-drenched eggs and hearty corned beef hash, or find a lighter rhythm with bowls of crisp house-made granola and vibrant, avocado-topped omelettes. It is a place where the simple joy of a well-crafted breakfast is celebrated in every sizzle and every bite, wrapping diners in a warm, communal embrace.
109, Chapel Street, Needham, MA, 02492 +17814005927 https://www.cookneedham.com/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, 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, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Cook Needham
Dairy-Free at Cook Needham
Cook Needham in Needham has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Regular Fries, Sesame Mandarin Salad and Veggie Burger. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Cook Needham
Cook Needham in Needham has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Charred Broccoli. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Cook Needham
Cook Needham in Needham has 39 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Regular Fries, Fried Mozzarella and Sesame Mandarin Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Cook Needham
Cook Needham in Needham has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Nutella Stuffed French Toast and Chapel St. Kale Pizza. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Cook Needham
Cook Needham in Needham has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Regular Fries, Truffle Fries and Tuscany Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Cook Needham
Cook Needham in Needham has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Regular Fries, Truffle Fries and Tuscany Omelette. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Cook Needham
Cook Needham in Needham has 8 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Regular Fries, Sweet Potato Fries and Strawberry Kiwi Popsicle. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Cook Needham
Cook Needham in Needham has 38 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Regular Fries, Fried Mozzarella and Sesame Mandarin 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 Cook Needham
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel St. Kale Pizza | 20.7 g | 62.6 g |
| Rigatoni Bolognese | 33.3 g | 52.2 g |
| Chicken Sausage Pizza | 41.2 g | 50.9 g |
| Wild Mushroom Pizza | 0 g | 50.7 g |
| Corned Beef Benedict | 37.9 g | 44.7 g |
| Classic Eggs Benedict | 56.1 g | 44.3 g |
| Miso Glazed Salmon | 109.1 g | 35.7 g |
| Kid’s Plate | 127.8 g | 31.8 g |
| Sesame Mandarin Salad | 57.9 g | 31 g |
| Tuna Melt | 79.8 g | 31 g |
| Steak Tips & Eggs | 16.5 g | 30.7 g |
| Baby Blue | 44.6 g | 30.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Breakfast Plates
- Steak Tips & Eggs - $25: Three Eggs Your Way, Home Fries, Choice of Toast or English Muffin Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Breakfast Bowl - $16: Two Eggs Your Way, Home Fries, Tomatoes, Peppers, Onions, Fresh Avocado, Cheddar Cheese. Choice of Toast or English Muffin Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Two Two Two - $16: Two Eggs Your Way, Two Pieces of Bacon, Two House-made Pancakes, with Strawberries & Chocolate Chips Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House-made Granola - $13: Greek Yogurt, Fresh Fruit, Crunchy House-made Granola Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Baby Blue - $16: Grilled Blueberry Muffin, Cheddar Cheese Omelette, Bacon, Home Fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Corned Beef Hash - $19: Two Eggs Your Way, Sweet Red Peppers, Onions, Potatoes, Lean Corned Beef. Choice of Toast or English Muffin Available at: breakfast, brunch
- The Basic Plus - $15: Two Eggs Your Way, Home Fries, Choice of Sausage or Bacon, Choice of Toast or English Muffin Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Bacon, Egg, & Cheese - $11: Choice of Sausage or Bacon, Home Fries. Choice of Bread Available at: breakfast, brunch
Omelettes
- California Omelette - $17: Sliced Fresh Avocado, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Greek Omelette - $17: Sautéed Baby Spinach, Tomatoes, Feta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Jalapeño Omelette - $17: Avocado, Jalapeños, Cilantro, Tomato, Scallions, Pepper Jack, Sour Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Green Omelette - $17: Sautéed Broccoli, Spinach, Red Onion, Green & Red Peppers, Cheddar Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Tuscany Omelette - $17: Roasted Mushrooms & Red Peppers, Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Western Omelet - $17: Sautéed Green and Red Peppers, Ham, Onions, Jack Cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch
Eggs Benedict
- Florentine Benedict - $17: Sautéed Baby Spinach, Feta, Grilled Tomatoes, Home Fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Classic Eggs Benedict - $17: Ham, Home Fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Corned Beef Benedict - $19: Fresh Grilled Tomatoes, Home Fries Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Smoked Salmon Benedict - $19: Fresh Grilled Tomatoes, Home Fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
French Toast, Pancakes & Waffles
- Coconut-Crusted French Toast - $15: Fresh Strawberries & Bananas, Rum Caramel Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Classic French Toast - $16: Fresh Fruit, Whipped Cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Nutella Stuffed French Toast - $15: Fresh Sliced Bananas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Ricotta & Fig Jam French Toast - $15: Fresh Sliced Strawberries & Bananas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House Made Waffles - $16: Fresh Fruit, Maple Syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Blueberry-Banana Pancakes - $12: Fresh Sliced Strawberries & Bananas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chocolate-Strawberry Pancakes - $12: Fresh Sliced Strawberries & Bananas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Chicken & Waffles - $20: House-made Waffles, Crispy Bone-In Chicken, Bacon Bits, Honey Cinnamon Butter Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Snacks & Appetizers
- Cheesesteak Eggrolls - $14: Served with Sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Short Rib Tacos - $18: Braised Short Rib, Shaved Onions, Peppers, Cilantro & Lettuce, Soft Flour & Crispy Corn Tortillas, Korea Barbeque Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dips & Pita - $10: Whipped Feta, Muhumara, Zatar Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Mozzarella - $10: Served with Chef's Marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wings - $16: Choice of: Hawaiian-Teriyaki, Buffalo Style, Korean Barbecue, or Buffalo Bleu Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp or Fish Tacos - $15: Pickled Peppers & onions, House-made Guacamole, Aji Crema Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Dip - $12: House-made Corn Tortilla Chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels Fra-Diavolo - $18: Spicy red sauce, garlic bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs - $14: Made with pork & beef Available at: dinner, lunch
Pizza
- Wild Mushroom Pizza - $18: Fontina, Ricotta, Truffle Oil, Caramelized Onions Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tomato & Mozzarella Pizza - $16: Fresh Basil & EVOO Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Made Meatball Pizza - $18: Banana Peppers, Mozzarella, Pecorino, Tomato Sauce Base Available at: dinner, lunch
- Prosciutto Arugula Pizza - $18: Caramelized Onions, Blue Cheese, Fig Jam, and Cherry Tomatoes Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Sausage Pizza - $18: Fresh Ricotta, Broccoli Rabe, Pistachio Pesto, Parmesan Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chapel St. Kale Pizza - $18: Crispy Kale, Bacon, Roasted Corn, Boursin Cheese Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Chapel St. Kale Salad - $15: Brussels Sprouts, Parmesan, Hazelnuts, Verjus Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Mandarin Salad - $15: Toasted Almonds, Mandarin Oranges, Crunchy Wontons, Cabbage, Carrots, Cilantro, Scallions, Romaine, Sesame-Ginger Dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $15: Feta, Peppadew Hummus, Olives, Onion, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Zatar Pita Chips, Feta Dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cobb Salad - $15: Bacon, Blue Cheese, Avocado, Tomato, Cucumber, Egg, White Balsamic Vinaigrette Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Caesar Salad - $14: Anchovies, shaved parmesan, croutons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Beet Salad - $16: Sliced beets, onions, cherry tomato, fried goat cheese with white balsamic dressing Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Entrees
- Italian Smashburger - $18: House-made meatballs, Fresh Ricotta, Mozzarella, Aragula, Pasta, Grilled Ciabatta Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rodeo Burger - $20: Onion Rings, BBQ Sauce, Bacon, Cheddar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brother's Burger - $20: Cheddar, Chipotle Aioli, Over Easy Egg, Bacon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Burger - $18: Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Burger - $20: Pickled Red Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, Chipotle Aioli, Served with Fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Burger - $18: Guacomole, Chipotle Aioli, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Sweet Potato Fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Shrimp Bowl - $24: Jasmine Rice, Edamame, Sesame. Pickled Cabbage, Seaweed Salad, Sriracha Aioli, Crunchy Wontons Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Melt - $16: American Cheese, Multigrain Bread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich - $18: Fried Chicken, Pepper Jack, Avocado, Bacon Sriracha Mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Smoked Turkey BLT - $18: House Brined & Smoked Turkey, Avocado, House-made Chipotle Aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rigatoni Bolognese - $24: Veal, Pork, & Beef Ragu, Mascarpone, Parmesan Herbs, Fresh Rigatoni Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cook Grilled Cheese - $16: Gourmet Aged Sharp Cheddar, House-made Sourdough Bread, Served with Cream of Tomato Soup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Needham Fried Chicken - $23: House-made Buttermilk Biscuit, Hot Sauce, French Fries, Coleslaw Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Broccoli Alfredo - $23: Grilled Marinated Chicken Breast, Sauteed Broccoli, & Fresh Rigatoni, Chef's Alfredo Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Miso Glazed Salmon - $33 Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Braised Short Rib Dinner - $32 Available at: dinner
- Lamb Shank - $28 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Half Roasted Chicken - $28 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Truffle Fries - $11: Parmesan, Herbs, Rosemary Aioli Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Charred Broccoli - $12: Chimichurri sauce 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, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Onion Rings - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Regular Fries - $10 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Potato Fries - $11 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
Children's Menu
- Mickey Mouse Pancake - $11 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kid’s Plate - $12: Two Scrambled Eggs, Cheddar, Pork Sausages, Your Choice of Toast Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Kid's Chicken Fingers - $15 Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Coffee - $3: Regular or Decaf
- Iced Coffee - $3: Regular or Decaf
- Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice - $5
- Hot Tea - $3
- Iced Tea - $3: Unsweetened
- Hot Cocoa with Whipped Cream - $4 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Bloody Mary (Glass) - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Red Sangria (Glass) - $13 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Orange Mimosa (Glass) - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Passion Berry Mimosa (Glass) - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Strawberry Kiwi Popsicle - $12: Champagne sugar ring Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Creamy Peach and Honey Popsicle - $12: Champagne sugar ring Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Cook Needham
- Is Cook Needham dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Cook Needham has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Regular Fries, Sesame Mandarin Salad and Veggie Burger.
- What can I eat at Cook Needham on a dairy-free diet?
- Regular Fries, Sesame Mandarin Salad and Veggie Burger carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Cook Needham have vegan options?
- Yes. 8 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Regular Fries and Sweet Potato Fries.
- Is Cook Needham gluten-free?
- 1 dish is 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 Cook Needham?
- Chapel St. Kale Pizza, at roughly 62.6g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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