Hahvahd Yahd Cafe — Restaurant in Selma

Our senior group of 28 stopped at Hahvahd Yahd Cafe for late lunch after attending a show at the nearby Rudy Theater. We went here because of a recommendation by one of the Downtown Selma Businesses Promotion Committee's members. Because we were such a large group I called the Cafe to ask if they could handle 28 folks. The owner said they could. So we stopped in. The cafe is in the back corner of the home decor store, Southern Bostonian. Limited seating near the order desk, with seating for 25 folks in a dingy back room next to the small unisex bathroom (one sink and one toilet). There were only 3 folks handling the orders, cash register and food prep. We had to line up 28 folks to individually place our orders and then wait for them to be filled. Our 28 folks filled the small seating area while waiting for our orders. Some seated others standing. 4 of us ate in the back room next to the door to the unisex bathroom. The rest filled the available and cleared tables near the order window. One booth for 6 was not cleared from previous folks, so was not useable.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND the Hahvahd Yahd Cafe for any group over 4. The owner should not have said she could handle a group as large as 28 folks. We went in at 3:00 PM and the last of our group finished eating at 4:00 PM. The food was good, but standing around and waiting to order, then waiting for the order to be filled, did not make a...

The absolute cutest little place you ever did see! I’m in love, I’m in love and I don’t care who knows it! This is more than just a cafe, and while the food itself is so tasty and delicious, it is so very much more! There are vintage finds, a book shop, paint for all your restoration projects, boutique items, jewelry, decor and even more. I love that you can browse and shop while you wait for your food and there are two separate dining areas. Now let’s get to the food: this lemonade is off the chain and the sandwhiches are incredibly fresh and flavorful! I did think I was walking into a Mediterranean joint based off the name, but that is a phonetic Boston accent spelling of “Harvard Yard” and Boston personality is sprinkled throughout in an elegant and timeless fashion. A must see, one of a kind sort of place and little themed alcoves throughout, even a baby boutique! I came with friends on a Saturday and can’t wait to come back and bring even more...

This place was so interesting!! When you walk in it's a thrift store, and they have a bunch of cute things throughout. Then when you walk through the thrift store to the back, there is a restaurant and some tables/booths to sit at. The staff was SUPER friendly and so welcoming. I got the Backyahd Honey Bahb Sandwich, which was very tasty. I got potato and pasta salad for a side, which were pretty good too! My only complaint for them is that they sides were a bit small. I also ordered a lemon donut waffle stick as a dessert and it was good! I will absolutely come back here for lunch again!

Honey Bahb Sandwich - 8.8/10 Potato salad - 8/10 Pasta salad - 7/10 (It has Olives, which is very much person preference) Lemon donut Waffle...