The passion for coffee here is evident from the second you walk in. All locally roasted and…read moreprepared to maximize the flavor of the coffee. I had an iced Dutch Brew (their speciality) and enjoyed the smoothness and flavor of the coffee. Service was helpful and thoughtful carefully measuring out to make sure each coffee was consistent and excellent. Can't wait to try a pour over at their new seaport location where I have more time.

Great spot with authentic coffee and loads of information…read more The genuinely care about customers, love to get others into coffee, answer questions thoughtfully, have great coffee tools they work with, a website dedicated to coffee information, etc. I mostly come to buy beans since they roast their own in the back and make their own blends from variety, limited and single origin roasts. I always pick up a bag or two each time I visit and make espresso and pour over at home. They have a fantastic mocha/Dutch brew and good pour over. Go pick yourself up a few bags and enjoy the coffee ride.

Came in for early lunch on a weekday and it was easy to find parking. There are plenty of outdoor…read moreseatings. Great if you want to bring your dog. I like the high ceiling but although the cafe looks pretty big, seatings inside seem limited. The tables were really small and close to each other. I ordered - Braised Short Rib & Eggplant Couscous Bowl - Maple Aleppo Chicken - Iced and hot Black Sesame Latte There is self served water and you pick up your own utensils. They also bring you your drinks as well as your food order. The short rib size was a bit small but ok value for $20. It tasted pretty good. I like the eggplants as well. Adding fresh pomegranate on top of it. Gave it refreshing touch. We were also visiting the area so I bought a souvenir mug. There was so no price $ on the rack and it was a bit expensive $25. At least I didn't need to pay for parking. The sesame latte is a seasonal drink. It was pretty good! We liked it.

Checked out the Tatte Bakery located in Wellesley on a Sunday - late morning (around 11). It was a…read morevery bustling and popular cafe! Great ambiance - sophisticated, classy, fancy yet casual decor and vibe. They had some menus on a little table when you first walked in, in front of the pastry display. Lots of pastries consisting of a variety of muffins, breads, sweets, etc. The menu was pretty big, filled with breakfast and lunch items, and a selection of beverages. It is an order at the register/counter type spot, so you can easily order for there or to go. The staff working were friendly and had quick turnaround times. There was also a fancy coffee station where they made the fancy espressos, cappuccinos, etc. There were various seating options - it was crowded when we went so it was kind of hard to find a spot, but we managed. We ordered small and got a muffin and lemon poppyseed bread slice and two cold brew coffees. We technically ordered for there so they served them on sturdy plates. For your cold brews and regular coffees, they had a coffee-condiment station - ie creamers, oat milk, sugars, etc. plus silverware, napkins, etc. and the cleanup bins for when you are done with you meals. The muffin and bread were delicious - the poppyseed had a nice lemon glaze! I would definitely consider going back to try some other bakery items and something from the kitchen. It had a nice, upscale but casual vibe and seems like a hot spot place for the area.

I'm going to say this as a Bostonian AND as someone who is French... but holy crap I've never been…read moreto a place that is ruder than this place. The number of times this barista rolled her eyes at me could've been a record. I have been to France numerous times and come from a French family. Never have I ever experienced such rude behavior in a cafe. Even in France, where they are known to not love the American people. On top of that, my coffee wasn't amazing. I don't think this place necessarily deserves a full review, but I will say that next time I find myself in Needham, I will not find myself at French Press.

Great drinks (matcha and coffee), good sandwiches and friendly service. Small place but great…read moreatmosphere.

" My favorite in town " This place is really good …read more Boastful flavors of chocolate and coffee. The staff is all so friendly. Why wouldn't you want to try this place . It's my favorite in town for authentic chocolate . The vibe is welcoming.

On our way back to NY we stopped here after Boston not expecting much. It ended up being the best…read morehot chocolate, seriously one of the best of my life. Well worth the stop and what a cute place. My son also loved and ate his chocolate star quickly. Service was good. Highly recommend.

Everything here is delicious. We come here often, the coffee, the hot chocolate is my children's…read morefavorite, the toasts are so good and the sandwiches - I always get the grizzly. It's so good, the service is always attentive. Always busy too but the wait is never long, there's a good flow.

Drinks are great here. I love the London fog and the grizzly sandwich. Ingredients taste fresh. I…read morejust wish it was a bigger space.

Everything. For years. Great staff and interest customers. Try a cubaner sandwich and a brownie…read moreYour smile will last.

Stopped by Charles River Coffee House this month and was expecting something more akin to a…read morecharming little cafe. The vibe was a lot less cozy and inviting and the drinks mediocre. For context, I also don't really have a high bar for beverages so "mediocre" for me is pretty low on the quality meter. One plus side is when the weather is nice, I could see it at least being a convenient stop on a scenic walk.

I loved it. Our daughter wasn't as impressed. I love a good Yorkshire pudding and this was…read morereminiscent of that as a sandwich. My daughter isn't a fan of that northern English dish. The clean and bright restaurant was packed on a Wednesday afternoon but after a short wait, a table opened up. The staff was very friendly and helpful. A good place with a unique sandwich.

I walked by Popovers after my dental appointment at Fixt and was drawn in by the memory of the…read morepopovers from one of my first reviews from Davios... yum.. anyways.... This cafe offers sandwiches, salads, an array of delicious drinks and desserts, etc.. Since I had company in town for Thanksgiving, I decided to purchase 3 treats. I chose for the carrot cake, chocolate cake & the caramel cake. All were fantastic! Yet what stood out 'for me was the CHOCOLATE! It was the Best Cake I have had ever! I'm always in Popovers vicinity, so there will be a next time, and I see sandwiches & salads in my future! I'm looking forward to updating this review!

This has been my local Starbucks since they first opened 20+ years ago. During this time there have…read morebeen many employees and managers, but I have always found the people working there to be friendly and professional. The service is great, and since I'm there virtually every day, the team knows my drinks and preferences (no foam please!). I typically walk to this Starbucks from home, which is about a mile each way. On these recent cold days, I've appreciated having a nice hot drink to warm me up. No matter how busy the store is, they always take a minute to ask how I'm doing and to wish me a good day, which makes the service and ambiance so much more personal than what you see in a typical fast food establishment. It's not the cheapest place to get a coffee, but whether it's a latte or an iced coffee, I'll take it over Dunkin's any day!

I went here at around 5:30pm on Friday May 14th, 2026. I had placed a mobile order for a matcha…read morewith mango cream cold foam and truffle, mushroom, & brie egg bites. When I arrived, the man who was working informed me that they were out of the egg bites I had ordered, and I asked if I could have a spicy falafel pocket instead. He very kindly offered to make me 2 of them. He was the only person working there, and there was a lot of mobile orders coming in. I could tell he was working very hard attending to all of the orders in a time efficient manner. He was very professional and polite. I think he may have had red hair but I might be wrong. I just wanted to say he is doing a great job and I hope he is recognized for his efforts. My matcha was absolutely delicious, and so were my falafel pockets. I will definitely be returning to this location!

Lovely Luna's Cakes & Coffee!…read more Luna's is a newly opened cafe in Newton centre. I work not far from here so it is a great place to grab a coffee, and pastry. I actually like this much better than Tatte. Merely because of the service and quietness the cafe has. It is a great spot to grab a coffee or one of their signature lattes and get some work done. Everyone here is so friendly and helpful. I highly recommend checking them out someday!

The owner and employees are the nicest! On top of that, the coffee is top tier. Their banana bread…read morelatte is the best you'll ever find anywhere. Mocha is also really good. As a plus, they make awesome cakes.

thought I was going to an actual sit down enjoy leisure breakfast but although it has seats is a…read morefast food vibe/service. breakfast sandwich wasn't what I was looking for but it was good.

Was looking for a quick breakfast in the area and a receptionist recommended this place. Great…read morelittle find! I had a breakfast sandwich with bacon, avocado, cheese on an English muffin. Got the home fries as well. All fresh and delicious. I believe the English muffin was house made, definitely not store bought. Home fries were also very good, grilled not fried. The place is dimly lit inside but it was breakfast time so I was ok with a slow wake-up. Nice outdoor patio seating. Friendly service. Great spot!