Cute cafe that offers a lot of space to be able to do some work. Street parking can be tough but…read moreit's super close to the public parking lot off the main road. Cafe does get super busy & seating can be limited depending on the time you go especially during lunch time. Drinks were good & the pastry we tried was great!

Great place, staff super friendly. Not just your ordinary coffee joint they have wellness drinks to…read moresupport your body. I tried their tumeric infused Golden Latte and collagen Blushing Beet Latte, they were both delicious. I think I liked the blushing beet latte the most which surprised me being huge tumeric fan! Their baked goods are baked in their Warren store and brought over daily. Place is bright and clean. Has WiFi and ample seating to be able to work, meet friends or just chill

environment 10/10: the decor is very nice and aesthetic, i can tell a lot of thought was put into…read moreit. there is a lot of seating and tables are movable so large parties can sit parking 10/10: they have a parking lot so NO PARALLEL PARKING menu 10/10: they have the typical brunch cafe spot menu but they have some fun drinks that are good! i had the french toast latte and it smelled and tasted really good. price: $$ also! love that this place closes LATE!! good for long study sessions!!!

Update: I went back to Safwa AGAIN and got the brown butter oat latte (3rd one this month) but this…read moretime with cold foam. It was SOOOO good. I did go around 4pm on a Wednesday so it was very busy. It took a while to get my drink but it was worth the wait. And it was nice there was enough room to sit down for two people. You already know I will be back.

A much appreciated respite. My mom and i got sweet matchas and enjoyed them very much so! So taken…read moreaback tbh to find yum matchas in suburban nj. It was a very welcome surprise!

What kind of coffee shop isn't open on the weekend?! What Ridge needs is a legitimate shop that has…read morenormal weekly hours. Completely ridiculous. I edited my stars since you reached out. I wish there was more? exact? emphasis that you are a roastery with shop hours, not a coffee shop that comes with certain public expectations. I still stand by my feeling that a legitimate coffeehouse needs to be on the main drag

I am not sure if I am going to blow the cover on this place as a well-hidden local gem, but it was…read morean unexpected find for me, and I felt a need to let others know. I was looking for a good baguette in my neighborhood for a while. But as simple as a baguette may seem, making a tasty one is an art. I was running some errands when I suddenly felt pekish. I saw on Yelp that there was an "authentic French bakery" nearby and decided, "Why not?" Originally, I was thinking of getting a quiche, but as I got into the store, I decided to switch to an avocado egg sandwich. I am sure quiche is good, but I was impressed by the sandwich. It came on the plate with very fresh salad greens. Greens there fresh and sauce tangy, just what one needs to cut through the richness of avocado and egg. I think I had an entire Avacado cut on it. The avocado itself was just right. But the star of the show, for me, was a baguette! I inhaled the entire dish and asked if they sell baguettes on their own, which they do. The bakery associate told me they just ran out, but they are baking new ones now. If I wait 10-15 minutes, I will get a freshly baked one. I could not believe my lack. They came as promises and they were great, just smell alone was to die for There are so many other things I want to try, so I'll definitely be back. Thank you guys, you all made my day!

This is a really cool bakery café with Wi-Fi, making it a great spot to relax, read, and enjoy some…read moregood snacks, desserts, or drinks. The decor is warm and welcoming, and the atmosphere feels cozy. You order at the counter, and the staff member who helped us was kind and very helpful. We ordered quite a few things; the avocado toast with eggs was fresh and satisfying, the raspberry tea was lovely, and the L'Exotique mango mousse was absolutely delicious. Overall, a really nice spot for a casual brunch or sweet treat. I'd definitely come back!

Passion Fruit Pineapple Taste Bomb! WOW Full of real pineapple and passion fruit pieces and…read morejuices with Lychee bubbles! Very refreshing. The owner who has been in business in this location was very friendly, knowledgeable and educated is on All of his fantastic drinks. A local hotspot that many Somerville residents flock to and I can see why! Again thanks for the opportunity to visit this great business and BTW a really hip modern seating outside.

Possibly the best brown sugar tea I've had. Everyone inside…read morewas very patient and kind even though I was hesitant on which drink to order. Since the menu has many options and they all look delicious There is both inside and outdoor seating, separate from the allys chairs. Lots of things to checkout walking distance while you enjoy your drink. There is street parking and a lot right behind the shop as well

Admittedly, I'm a bit spoiled having grown up in Southern NYS where independent bakeries of all…read moretypes were seemingly on every corner. Central Jersey has some independent shops but it's largely Wegmans and ShopRite wearing the baker's apron. In that dessert desert we now have Paris Baguette filling the void. Their cakes and pastries are very good... they should be as they are as the Parisians like to say... hors de prix. In a desert, the thirsty can't be too choosy. Five stars for being there.

Well- we usually come in to a nice and varied selection of pastries, cakes, doughnuts etc but today…read morewas different. It really shouldn't be different because it's 3:30 pm on a Thursday, just approaching tea time. Firstly, the selection was extremely limited - out of most things, secondly the trays were all out and the old ones had piled up, and lastly the flor was fiiilthy. There were three employees in the store. Under new management? No inventory? Disinterest amongst the employees? Unsure. While the food was slightly stale, but still tasty enough, the experience we had come to enjoy was sub par.

HILLSBOROUGH: it's not that it's a hidden cafe is really that hidden, there is just so much around…read moreit that makes the small shopping center potentially easy to miss. Look for the Domino's Pizza, pull in, and drive to the back for the main entrance to the cafe. its a hidden cafe is a calming oasis of a space, beautifully designed with fun features, and a great owner churning out delicious drinks from a simple menu. Don't let the menu fool you, there is plenty to choose from and each caffeinated beverage is prepared with the utmost care and attention. Through the Yelp Elite "For Latte Lovers @ it's a hidden cafe" event, we got to enjoy a complimentary latte and I was so excited to see peanut butter as an option for flavor, which is one of 10 flavor offerings. Coffee, espresso, tea, hot chocolate, and more plus dairy free milk options are available. There is quite a robust instant ramen selection available to pair with your beverage. There is also colorful artwork, an old-school Nintendo system & box TV for some retro nostalgia, and an art station make it a perfect way to escape and relax. The owner encouraged us to say hello to other Yelpers enjoying the experience and it was a wonderfully friendly crowd. Best of all, leashed and friendly dogs are allowed inside!

This place is very cool! The space is somehow both cold and cozy at the same time. Lots of games…read moreand activities for its patrons. The service was good, there was only one worker and it look a bit for us to get our drinks because she was both making drinks and taking orders. What we ordered: - Hojicha tea - Mojito Lemonade We didn't love our drinks but we also didn't hate them. My Mojito Lemonade didn't have a lot flavors of any kind. Not in lemony, minty, sugary - which is all the things I think it when I think of a mojito or lemonade. My husband got the hojicha iced tea. We've only ever had other hojicha in a latte and asked if they made those but was told that they didn't. It was not bad by any means just different. I didn't know what to really expect but look forward to coming back to try other items but they do have a lot of offer.

I wanted to try this a few months ago but they had closed already so I'm glad I was able to try it…read morethis time. Being married to a Filipino, you gotta try Ube! Pretty homey feel when you walk into the store. There was a cute selfie wall when you walk to the register. The menu is pretty extensive. I debated getting a drink but was so full from lunch that I got a box of the ube crinkle instead. My husband did order an ube shake for him and my son, so the three of us shared. First I noticed that people don't come here for one drink- people leave with 4-5! Everything looked so good coming out that I couldn't wait to try my husband's shake. Staff was friendly and place was clean! They did have those floor fans going on which I assume was to try the wet footprints from the melting snow outside, so I think that made the restaurant louder the it is. The ube shake was delicious! It was a little hard to drink at first because it was made pretty icy. I'd prefer mine to be a little smoother, but not a huge thing since it'll just melt. My 5 year old LOVED the "ice cream". He drank a good amount which was shocking. I had the ube crinkle when I got home and it was SO good. It was the perfect softness and it wasn't overly powered on top. I ended up eating a second one, which I normally would never do but I couldn't help myself! It wasn't overly sweet or coated with powder and the softness just made it that much better. Would I come back? I would if I happen to be in the area, I will definitely stop by to try the rest of their cakes/drinks!

Stopped by before the ambee yelp event to grab some treats as I am almost never in the somerville…read morearea Small space but very colorful and purple! (My fav color) Tons of ube and pandan and coconut goodies that go beyond your basic desserts, it truly was so hard to choose. My family doesn't eat eggs and I wanted to bring back something for them and the girl at the counter was extremely friendly and helpful at directing me towards suitable desserts. Also love that it seemed like a small family owned operation I opted for the calamansi drink which was perfect for a 90 degree spring day and a pandan coconut pudding to bring home. I wish the pudding was a bit less sweet (I tend to dislike overly sweet things) but overall, this is the most extensive filipino dessert place I've found in the tri- state area and I will be back if I'm around somerville again