Blackbird Cafe

Great selection of food and they warm up your sandwiches as well. Their coffee is excellent. Their…read moreprices are reasonable. They have lots of places to sit and it's cozy and fairly quiet. Service is very good.

First go idiot yo the Burlington location. Very open yet cozy. Sat by the fireplace to enjoy an…read moreafternoon pick-me-up. Staff was super friendly. Get that dark cherry syrup back as a year-round offering, please! My chai was great--not too sweet.

Inside

Chicken bacon chipotle

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Chai Latte & Cappuccino

True North Coffee

4.4(186 reviews)

2.0 mi

Locally owned & operated

Free WiFi

This is one of my go to coffee spots! I love their seasonal lattes, (so worth the 7 bucks) and they…read morealso have a ton of regular flavored syrups and ground coffee as well. The inside is small but cozy, and the staff is always welcoming. I've never tried their food, but they have a bunch of breakfast options. It sucks that they are closed on Sunday, as I feel like that would be one of their busier days. But I would much rather come here than Starbucks to support a local coffee shop.

True North Coffee in Burlington is one of those places that instantly makes you feel at home. Every…read moretime I walk in, I'm greeted by friendly, welcoming staff who truly set the tone for a great experience. It's not just a coffee shop--it's a community hub where I always seem to run into neighbors and friends, which makes each visit even more special. The coffee is consistently delicious, and their homemade baked goods are a standout--fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Their breakfast sandwiches are also amazing and always hit the spot. Whether you're stopping in for a quick coffee or staying to catch up with friends, True North Coffee delivers every time.

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Tous Les Jours

3.7(85 reviews)

1.0 mi

When I'm on my way home and passing through Burlington, I usually have to stop at H Mart, and to…read morethe left, there it is, Tous les Jours. I've been coming here for years, so it's become one of those places I naturally stop at when I'm in the area. I'll pick up the spicy sausage buns for him since that's his favorite, and whatever flavor or seasonal option they have for matcha or milk tea latte for me. I've been happy with what I've gotten here, and sometimes I'll grab something sweet too, especially the Portuguese egg tart. It's part of the food court, so there are tables if you want to sit, though I usually just grab my things and go. Their cakes are also great for birthdays. My sister loves the green tea cloud cake. It's light and fluffy and definitely one of her favorites. There's a whole lot of parking, though it really depends on the timing because it can get busy. Overall Service: Very pleasant. It's always an easy stop for me.

I do not visit the H Mart in Burlington, MA often but when I do and craving a good matcha latte and…read morepastries, I stop at Tous Les Jours. I visited on a Monday about 3:30pm and there were plenty of cakes and pastries on display. I ordered a slice of Green Tea Cloud Cake ($8.50), Choco Cloud Cake ($8.50), and a large Iced Honey Lavender Matcha Latte ($6.75). Slices are a great option without committing to a full cake and you can get different slices. I really enjoyed the Green Tea Cloud Cake. The green tea is not overpowering at all and the cake is not overly sweet. The cake is light and fluffy. Definitely check out Tous Les Jours if you are in H Mart!

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Jazzman's Cafe & Bakery

3.6(5 reviews)

0.8 mi

Cute little cafe inside the hospital. Got a coffee and a cinnamon raisin bagel with creamcheese…read more The coffee was good but the bagel was not. The bagel was extremely hard and it was quite burnt. The staff is friendly. A lot of people filtering in and out so It does get a bit loud.

People keep getting sick or keep having surgeries so I keep ending up here. Great morning…read morepastries. Ok sandwiches and coffee. Order using the app - used to be the sodexo app called "Bite" but now its a new app called "Everyday". ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Iced Campfire s'mores latte

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Dancing leprechaun latte

Nordstrom Ebar Artisan Coffee

3.8(21 reviews)

Believing in second chances, I went back here for the same order about half an hour before close…read more To give an accurate review, I ordered the same item and watched the process more closely. Me and my gf were very impressed this time around. The Pina Colada tasted every way that it was supposed to be and we couldn't resist drinking it too fast! Thank you Ebar!

Here we see the impact of a steady decline. Now the barista has a "don't give a sh!t attitude". It…read moreis dirty. They are out of sparkling water. I get club soda instead. I say: no ice please, but too late. She pours the soda from the ice into a new cup and tops it off. WTF. Also note that the drip coffee is pretty bad. No one seems to care about the seating area. But prices are still high. This place used to be pretty good. Too bad.

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Starbucks

2.5(32 reviews)

1.4 mi

J.J and aimi are the goats W starbucks I need to add 85…read morecharacters so this place is really drinks are really yummy 10 out of 10 recommend

I frequent it when I am in the area for medical appointments. The staff is friendly and the service…read moreis good. It has always worked well for me.

Pecan Cortado

Iced Pumpkin Cream Matcha

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Pumpkin Cream Cold Brew

Mike & Patty’s

4.2(28 reviews)

2.8 mi

Smell so good and the taste is excellent. Close time is 2pm, so you should be better to go earlier…read more Oh there is another thing I need to remind is that: there is no hot water in the restroom, it is a little cold to wash hands during winter.

Mike & Pattys has arrived in Lexington and it came up as a suggest food spot for breakfast so I…read moredecided to give it a go. Unfamiliar with the menu, the window advertising "home of the fancy" swayed my choice a little and I felt that naturally I had to try it. Plus the bacon and mayo combo hooked me. No disappointments here, it was delicious! All of the ingredients were fresh and paired well together. I think the appearance threw me off a little, maybe from how the bread looks, but it tasted really good. My drink was just an iced coffee with carmel but next time I want to try the bottled maple cream cold brew because that was calling my name. Overall solid local spot that I would come back too. Their menu is quite original but still simple enough so you can find something for breakfast or lunch. And oh man, reading the description for their grilled Nutella fluff sandwich made my mouth water. Definitely need to come back for that. They are only open for breakfast and lunch so keep the hours in mind.

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Iced Coffee 16 oz.

Starbucks

3.3(60 reviews)

This is one of my regular Starbucks. The staff is always friendly and prompt. My drinks are…read moredelicious and exactly as ordered. This location has perfect lighting and is consistently clean. It is handicapped-accessible and there is free handicapped parking right in front of the shop. It would be great if there was a button to open the door to make it even more accessible, but other patrons tend to hold the door for me.

I just suffered a burn because the girl put an exaggerated level in hot coffee, I asked her for…read morecream and milk and the coffee looked dark, I'm not coming back anymore

Iced Orange Cream Matcha

Orange Cream Cold Brew

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Orange Cream Frappuccino

Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Burlington

3.3(12 reviews)

0.0 mi

Beautiful and delicious foods in a spacious, delightful environment. We just had a late lunch…read morenearby, and this Tatte is right across the way. My husband knows how much I enjoy checking out bakery and pastry offerings, so we stopped in on a whim. We left with a good number of fancy items. Had the matcha moussie domed thing this morning with a cuppa Darjeeling. Mousse outside layer, soaked spongie cake in middle layer, a very nice apricot compote in the middle. Very nice. Not too sweet .

We first tried Tatte in D.C. and were so happy to find this location on our recent trip to…read moreMassachusetts! The same delicious baked goods and flavorful food we loved before. We enjoyed the coffee, the Mango Ginger Refresher, and the Croque Madame -- everything was fresh and delicious. The service was also excellent everyone was helpful and I love the decor.

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Pressed Cafe Burlington

4.3(989 reviews)

Good spot went for lunch a few times this week and enjoyed it every time…read more The line was quick not bad

If you've ever been to a Pressed Cafe (yes, just one), you may be forgiven to assume they're all…read moremostly alike. This review is to tell you otherwise. Some are much larger (like this one). Some are drive-thru only (like the one near my house). I'm gonna talk about the former real quick. Naturally, the menu is basically the same. On this day, I was having lunch. Ergo, I opted to try the Chipotle Short Rib & Egg burrito (as a bowl because I'm a man of culture) accompanied with a cup of chowdah. I must say...I expected there to be a bit more flavor, what - with the Chipotle sauce n' all. Alas, I had to add my own salt. This is mostly a nitpick, but really...can we please season our beef? Just a lil bit even? So, the biggest difference you'll notice at this location is the parking situation. It's....annoying. Because on the one hand, you technically have ample amounts of spaces to park in. Or...you WOULD, if not for the signs en masse that read "[insert corporate company name here] parking only - all violators will be towed at owner's expense." I find this hilarious because I feel like that would be impossible to enforce for folks parking less than 10 minutes to pick up an order like I did. So, I guess my pro tip of the day would be: feel free to park wherever at your own risk if and ONLY if you're getting take-away. If you're actually dining in, I suppose you'll have to wait painstakingly for one of the few parking spots actually designated for Pressed specifically to open. By the way, if you're picking up a take-away order, the take-out shelf is smack dab next to their side entrance opposite the side where you would normally order your food. It's one of those "blink once and you'll miss it" type things the first time visiting. From my vantage point, this place stays quite busy. Not surprising, considering the Burlington area in general. Clearly, a lot of folks come here mid-work day which is also the only reason I came here to begin with. Overall, not a bad lunch stop, though the parking can be slightly obnoxious. I'm giving Pressed Cafe in Burlington 4 Chipotle Short Rib bowls dubiously seasoned out of 5.

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Avocado toast

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Imani C.

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2 years ago

Love going into this coffee shop. Melissa is always so friendly and welcoming along with all the other staff. Usually busy but worth it! Coffee is amazing. read more

Olivia P.

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2 years ago

I go in everyday and melissa is absolutely wonderful each time!! so fast and efficient and everything always tastes so good!!

Jon T.

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4 years ago

Home fries are terrible over priced leftover food from yesterday worst breakfast place in the world

Bridget H.

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6 years ago

Love this place! Great options and great service.

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