Voted “Best Cook” in the 2013 Best of Somerville awards, Omar Djebbouri has been serving up delicious food at the Ball Square Café for many years. In addition to being the man behind the meals, he is also a partner in the business with Mike Moccia. Pictured here, “Best Cook” Omar Djebbouri, Somerville Times Publisher Ross Blouin and Mike Moccia, Omar’s partner at the Ball Square Café. Voted “Best Combination Breakfast & Lunch,” the Ball Square Café is located at 708 Broadway.

The café offers a truly creative menu, and everything on it is absolutely fantastic and worth savoring every bite. Moccia can be seen smiling as he meets and greets all the patrons, while Djebbouri runs the kitchen like the professional that he is, smiling and always cheerful, saying “hi” to everyone from his domain in the back. These two partners have each other’s back and run one great establishment. Ball Square Café, established in 2007, is open seven days a week from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. (no reservations required). And don’t let the long line on weekends fool you; it’s not that long a wait – and what wait there is well worth it!