Business Breakfast at Henrietta’s Table
It’s been years since I’ve eaten at Henrietta’s Table, so when my “business associates” suggested meeting there for breakfast, I was more than excited! 
Some positive advice for the day:
Thanks, Prescott! 
Henrietta’s Table reminds me of an upscale farmhouse with its rustic-looking wooden furniture, potted plants, and seasonal produce displayed throughout the restaurant. It was chic, yet very cute!
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I love fall decor! It makes me so happy! 
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I arrived at Henrietta’s Table about 15 minutes early, so I snapped some photos (like a good little blogger), then ordered a cup of coffee, sat at the bar, and just relaxed.
A little tip for the locals: coffee at Henrietta’s Table is just $1 and it’s really good! Nice and strong.
Henrietta’s Table serves “sophisticated” comfort food that is fresh, local, and often organic.
Most the dishes on the breakfast menu were New England-inspired, like homemade granola and yogurt, fresh fruit, waffles and hotcakes, farm fresh eggs, and “New England favorites,” such as Red Flannel hash, poached eggs with Hollandaise sauce, house-smoked salmon, and buttermilk biscuits. They even had freshly baked pumpkin bread. I should have ordered a piece!
I ended up ordering a tried-and-true breakfast: Old Fashioned Oatmeal.
I rarely order oatmeal at restaurants– mostly because I make a pretty mean batch of oats at home. Plus, I’d rather try something different from the menu. However, I had a feeling that Henrietta’s Table would probably make an amazing bowl of oats, so I just had to give it a try!
The Old Fashioned Oatmeal was served with cream, raisins, and brown sugar.
Simple yet delicious toppings! They make me want to revisit some of my more “classic” oatmeal combinations.
Mmmmm! The oatmeal was delicious! Warm and hearty, creamy and sweet. It was a perfect breakfast for a cool, crisp New England morning.
I pretty much ate the entire bowl of oatmeal, except for a few bites. It was incredibly filling and held me over until lunchtime, no problem.
I can’t tell you what my business meeting is about quite yet, but hopefully, it will pan-out and you’ll be hearing details soon!
Tags: Charles Hotel, Henrietta's Table
brandi — October 1, 2009 @ 1:02 pm
that place is so cute! Sometimes, nothing beats a big bowl of oatmeal for breakfast
can’t wait to hear the details!
Food Makes Fun Fuel — October 1, 2009 @ 1:02 pm
That place looks so amazing and elegant. I’ll have to try there some day. I lvoe the sound of cheese grit oats
Heather — October 1, 2009 @ 1:02 pm
That place looks so cute dressed in Fall. I found your chicken,pimpkin, risotto in a pumpkin again!
http://www.self.com/fooddiet/blogs/eatlikeme/2009/09/easy-for-all-dinner-93009.html
It seems to be quite the item in Boston!
Beth @ DiningAndDishing — October 1, 2009 @ 1:03 pm
I never order oats when I dine out either, but did so the other day and really enjoyed them! Sometimes things taste even better when someone else has made them for you :O)
kirsten — October 1, 2009 @ 1:04 pm
I’ve heard good things about the brunch there, thanks for the review!
MelissaNibbles — October 1, 2009 @ 1:06 pm
Cute decorations!
Johnny D’s in Davis Square serves a mean bowl of oatmeal too. They have a jazz brunch on weekends that’s super yummy!
Can’t wait to hear the details of your meeting.
rhodeygirl — October 1, 2009 @ 1:07 pm
Hmmm… going to Boston for dinner with an AWESOME young Armenian priest and his wife. Lunch on a Saturday. Think this would be a good place to go?
P.S. I hope whatever it is it works out for you!
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is — October 1, 2009 @ 1:08 pm
Mmmm that oatmeal looks so much better than what I make at home using the same stuff!
Julie @ Peanut Butter Fingers — October 1, 2009 @ 1:09 pm
these boston restaurants you visit are always so cute! how nice to have healthy options available as well. fall decorations always make me happy!
Elizabeth Stefan — October 1, 2009 @ 1:09 pm
So glad you enjoyed your breakfast at Henrietta’s Table! Hope to welcome you back again in the not-so-distant future.
christie, honoring health — October 1, 2009 @ 1:12 pm
oooohhh, can’t wait to hear about your secret business!!
Mari — October 1, 2009 @ 1:12 pm
What a cute place…and those oats looks amazing!
Sarah @ The Foodie Diaries — October 1, 2009 @ 1:13 pm
such a classic oatmeal bowl. sometimes i think i get too crazy trying to come up with new ways to eat oats that i forget my tried and true simple concoctions. i’ll have to revisit some of my classics
coco — October 1, 2009 @ 1:20 pm
cute place, yummy bowl of oatmeal~
can’t wait to see what you’re hiding!
Melissa — October 1, 2009 @ 1:21 pm
I’ve heard great things about Henrietta’s Table. Seeing your pictures made me want to go even more. My boyfriend’s favorite dining out meal is brunch so maybe I can use your post to convince him to take the Red Line to that part of town.
Christina — October 1, 2009 @ 1:21 pm
That place is too cute, I love that the bar looks like you’re sitting in a gorgeous kitchen. I hope all goes well with the business you were discussing
Jenna — October 1, 2009 @ 1:25 pm
How exciting!! I can’t wait to hear about the meeting
Emily (Healthy Fit Mama) — October 1, 2009 @ 1:28 pm
Oooh – looking forward to the details of your meeting!
Tasha - The Clean Eating Mama — October 1, 2009 @ 1:29 pm
Love that quote! I am writing it down to view everyday!
RB — October 1, 2009 @ 1:29 pm
I used to work at Harvard, so I ate frequently at Henrietta’s. Then I stopped working at Harvard and returned to HT after 8 or so years away. It was still great!
jenna — October 1, 2009 @ 1:30 pm
What a cute cute restaurant!! excited to hear some fun news!
emily — October 1, 2009 @ 1:59 pm
Everything on the menu looked good! And your associate’s plate (I assume) with the huge honkin’ slab of porkchops (guess) is funny next to your oatmeal. I bet it was great too.
Nicole — October 1, 2009 @ 1:59 pm
Henrietta’s Table is DIVINE! I haven’t been there in ages but the last time I was there it was amazing! I might just have to pop over there to try out their breakfast. Can’t wait to hear about your business meeting!
Jenna — October 1, 2009 @ 2:05 pm
henrietta’s sounds great
Rebecca — October 1, 2009 @ 2:17 pm
Sounds like an amazing restaurant! I see the cranberry cinnamon french toast on the menu and want it now!!
Beth — October 1, 2009 @ 2:23 pm
That oatmeal looks really yummy! So I was at the gym this morning, on the elliptical reading all of the blogs that I follow on my phone, finished catching up and then flipped open the new Shape with Jennifer Love Hewett and I saw your article!! I am sure that you have talked about it on past post, but I missed it – oops
Loved the article – you go girl!!
Nicole (dishin') — October 1, 2009 @ 2:27 pm
I love it there. It’s my style and the desserts a delish!
Kat (Kat's Daily Plate) — October 1, 2009 @ 2:29 pm
I’ve actually been to Henrietta’s table- I was there years ago and really like the fresh, simple food!
Scott — October 1, 2009 @ 2:34 pm
I had no idea Henrietta’s Table served breakfast! That ham chop on your business associate’s plate is HUGE, and it looks quite tasty! Good luck with your secret business dealings!
Katie — October 1, 2009 @ 2:38 pm
ditto on loving the fall decor!! it makes me so happy too!!
Danae — October 1, 2009 @ 2:48 pm
Glad you had a nice breakfast there! I ate at Henrietta’s Table last night for dinner! It was amazing. All the food is so fresh and delicious!
Courtney — October 1, 2009 @ 2:51 pm
Brown sugar and raisins are my absolute fave add-ins for oatmeal!!! Love love love the logo for Henrietta’s…so cute. Looks like an amazing place!
Courtney
Adventures in Tri-ing
Cristina — October 1, 2009 @ 2:52 pm
Ooh a surprise, how fun!!
That oatmeal looked delish!!
Diana — October 1, 2009 @ 2:53 pm
That place looks so cute!
And I definitely need to try oatmeal…
Meg C. — October 1, 2009 @ 3:06 pm
of course we all love oatmeal… but how could you resist the cinnamon cranberry french toast listed above it? yum!
adorable restaurant… i think i heard ben affleck and jennifer garner ate there!
Mellissa — October 1, 2009 @ 3:06 pm
I collect pigs and want to go there just to steal all their super cool pig stuff!
Joelle (The Pancake Girl) — October 1, 2009 @ 3:15 pm
Ooh, it’s so chilly here in NYC that I could certainly go for a bowl of oats! Looks like a lovely bfast spot.
Cynthia (It All Changes) — October 1, 2009 @ 3:31 pm
I honestly love looking at your blog for inspiration for restaurants when I have to go to Boston for meetings. This goes on my list.
Hope your “business” pans out
Cara (Cashews and Hummus) — October 1, 2009 @ 3:42 pm
Oooh I love secret exciting plans! But what I love more: that restaurant! It looks incredible! Can I borrow it from Boston, please?
Julia — October 1, 2009 @ 3:44 pm
Love that place, love that oatmeal!
(And love your blog…)
xxx Julia (Taste of Living)
Shannon — October 1, 2009 @ 3:45 pm
ooh, the suspense
this place looks great and now i want to go!!
Lizzy — October 1, 2009 @ 4:10 pm
Henrietta’s looks so adorable!
I love little gem’s of a place like this, and plus $1 coffee is something hard to come by! lovin that! Can’t wait to hear this news!
Sarah — October 1, 2009 @ 4:13 pm
What a neat place! I hope whatever your meeting was for works out, can’t wait to hear about it later on
Danielle — October 1, 2009 @ 4:27 pm
Fun place to eat, and good choice, but I totally would have gotten the Cinnamon Cranberry French Toast listed just about it, that sounds awesome
Diane Fit to the Finish — October 1, 2009 @ 4:28 pm
That restaurant looks so inviting. Cozy and warm. I’m looking forward to hearing the news!
Amy — October 1, 2009 @ 5:03 pm
Wow, so many summit planners are working on top secret projects. Go you!
Lynn (The Actors Diet) — October 1, 2009 @ 5:22 pm
your oatmeal looks great – i love the name “henrietta.” don’t meet many folks named that these days!
Maria — October 1, 2009 @ 6:46 pm
I always add cinnamon and raisins. My daily two toppings. I never get sick of them. I can’t wait to hear about your new adventure!
chocolatepickle — October 1, 2009 @ 7:30 pm
LOVE Henrietta’s table…I live in Milwaukee, but my sister’s lived in Beantown for years now and we always stay at the Charles when we visit….and eat breakfast at Henrietta’s:) It made me so happy to see on your blog! They have some FABULOUS bread in the morning too….I think it’s a cran/nut type bread….delish!
Caroline — October 1, 2009 @ 8:43 pm
I’ve always wanted to try that place. Since it is committed to local, organic and healthy-ish options I really want to give them my support. Glad you had a nice breakfast out.
Melissa (Melissa Likes To Eat) — October 1, 2009 @ 8:53 pm
I really want to like oatmeal but I don’t.
BroccoliHut — October 1, 2009 @ 11:15 pm
What a cute place! Love the pig motif:)
Naomi (onefitfoodie) — October 2, 2009 @ 6:12 am
love henrietta table! its just great, consistant food. That bowl of oats looks fabulous! you are so right about the classic toppings, sometimes its always fun to go back to the good ole brown sugar and raisins!
Lauren — October 2, 2009 @ 6:28 am
I really enjoyed the dinner my husband and I had at Henrietta’s table during restaurant week, so I definitely want to go back… the breakfast menu sounds wonderful and you just can’t beat $1 coffee!
Tina — October 2, 2009 @ 8:54 am
You mean you didn’t pour a jug full of cream on your oatmeal?!
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Amanda @ Cakes and Ale — October 2, 2009 @ 9:13 am
Nothing beats a bowl of oats… I’m eating one right now!
I’ve got to make some pumpkin bread too… when you mentioned it, I got a huge craving! Have you heard about the canned pumpkin shortage that is going on though? The horror!
Elina — October 2, 2009 @ 9:52 am
Wow, I would never order oats at the restaurant (same reason – feel like I could make a good bowl at home) but this looks absolutely incredible. The raisins look so plump. Mmm. You make me want to go out for a fancy breakfast right now (even though I’m at work and already had breakfast
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We should do a blogger brunch!!! Wouldn’t that be fun?
Tina — October 2, 2009 @ 10:38 am
@Elina: We should plan one there! I loved it!
The Healthy Apple — October 2, 2009 @ 11:33 am
Awww; this was one of my favorite brunch places in college…I miss that place…they have the most amazing weekend brunches…you should definitely check it out on the weekends…
have a great day.
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