So happy to find this place in Brewster. The breakfast was delicious with very generous helpings. The staff is kind and courteous. Very reasonably priced. A gem with many return trips to come. read more

Don't miss out! We stopped in for breakfast on a whim and this place did not disappoint. The staff was warm and welcoming, and the food was absolutely delicious. We all ordered various selections from pancakes, breakfast burrito, acai bowls, egg sandwich, some sides (pastries) and smoothies. Incredibly fresh and tasty, plus generous portions. We found ourselves circling back given how much we enjoyed the meal and experience. It is the exact type of place you want to support (local small business run by good people); the owner/staff took time talking to our family about the area and recommendations. They clearly love what they do and it shows! read more

1 word VOMIT a place that pays a Bot to write 5 stars reviews on google says it all.. look and see I don't think 5 customers visit this place a day. Food is not good I avoid at all cost there are better choices around. read more

Came here on a Tuesday around 11 and they had a rush of people. The man who took our order was very friendly and helpful. He suggested the Buffalo Chicken which was really good. Also ordered the Fried Eggplant Caprese which was good as well. Would definitely recommend as there are options for everyone. read more

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A little busy but the food was good. It was hard to find breakfast around as a tourist They have tables around for us Service was nice Will return read more

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Açaí bowls were a massive disappointment. So disappointed and frustrated. I saw someone else get one of these when I was in for sandwiches and had been wanting one for weeks. I finally had a morning off and went to treat myself and my husband. They look nice (and the staff is kind and helpful as always!) but the bowls were completely icy and turned to literal soup within 5 minutes. I'm forcing myself to finish it because it was TWELVE DOLLARS but it is so gross and unappetizing it's hard to eat. I legitimately want to cry I'm so frustrated and disappointed. What a massive letdown and honestly total waste of TWENTY SIX DOLLARS for two bowls of slop. Sorry for the price yelling but I can't believe it! In what world is a liquid icy soup with some fruit chunks mixed in worth $12?! I am a local resident and I am so disappointed after weeks of hoping I had an awesome açaí bowl joint 5 minutes away. read more

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Had been recommended by a friend and I went closer to close, enjoyed the atmosphere, the area and the menu and decor. Plenty of seating inside and out. Everyone working was great. I got a vanilla latte and the milk was floating at the top a little chunky, I returned it and asked for it to be remade they did. The sandwhich was serviced with cape cod chips and it was ok, nothing special. It was just tough to order a sandwhich and a coffee and paid $21 for a take out lunch. I know I'm on cape and inflation but could get triple the size for the same price at Dennis market and it would last me two days if I needed. read more

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The BEST beach sandwiches ever. I've never experienced sandwiches that are so layered and yet maintain their composure so well without falling apart. The Roma, Calabrian, Fried Eggplant Caprese were all fantastic sandwiches. The pumpkin muffin and iced coffees were also excellent. The place is cozy and warm, and service was warm - though maybe a little on the slow side. But it was worth it! read more

Great team at this easy and delicious Brewster breakfast option. One of few smoothie options in that stretch of 6A. Solid coffee service, friendly casual vibe decorated by local artists. Lovely addition to our Cape Cod summer rituals. read more

Great acai bowls and smoothies! Awesome gardens to hang out in and eat , drink and chill

The food was fair, the service unfriendly. I asked for turkey and cheddar with L and T and onion with mayo and spicey mustard. Response was "No spicey mustard, the mustard is on the shelf behind you." An attitude of annoyance was very apparent. The sandwich arrived without condiments or onions. There was no water for sale but they had a large container available with only tiny cups. After having lunch I ordered 2 coffees and was told "the coffee had been sitting there all day so I dumped it." It was 2 pm, the cafe closed at 3. I will not return despite previous good experiences. On a positive note, there was a new employee training who was friendly, engaging, and helpful. read more

I rate the service ONE star. The food has been quite variable over the two times I was here over the summer. The falafel was very good. The sandwiches were good the first time. The second time, the sandwiches were 1 star -- with skimpy fixings in the sandwich. The service: The first time I had to wait an hour for take out. They gave my order to someone else with the same common first name. So it had to be re-made. Today, they explicitly were asked to omit an allergen from my sandwich. But the kitchen did not listen and put it in anyways, making me drive back to get a remade sandwich -- which was not worth the drive. Overall, I will not come back to this place. Historically it had been very good. This year is mediocre. Sorry. read more

Only got a double Americano but it was good. Friendly staff and good prices. Didn't try the food but it looked good coming out. Very casual place with plenty of seating. read more

What a great spot for breakfast or lunch! They have indoor and outdoor dining tables. I had two eggs (chose mine scrambled with cheese) that came with toast (whole grain or sourdough) and seasoned "breakfast fries". Those were delicious, too! Took the rest of them "to go" and will have them for lunch or dinner. Had a side of bacon and coffee. Fast, friendly service! I will definitely return here when I'm on the Cape again!! read more

I don't know where to start. The food is unreal. Their staff are the nicest. Now- let's talk about the family hot pepper recipe..... to die for. If you like hots, go and pick up a jar NOW! I promise you will be happy. read more

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Café alfresco has the most delicious soups, fresh sandwiches, and delectable desserts! Always a spot I will take any of our friends and family who are visiting for a FANTASTIC, CREATIVE & TASTY lunch! 5 star cafe of Cape Cod in my book! ~Sharon Hughes, Yarmouth read more

Fantastic imaginative fare in a craft marketplace Lack of indoor seating would be the only downside read more

This place is NO JOKE. Green machine smoothie is absolutely amazing and there's something for everyone. Lovely atmosphere and amazing service. 10/10 would recommend!!! read more

Great place to get lunch. Staff is always friendly and welcoming and fast service. The smoothies are to die for. Sandwiches are great as well and perfect to bring the beach for lunch. read more

Came in here today on quite the rainy October day and was pleasantly surprised with our experience. Right off the bat we were greeted by two staff members who saw my girlfriend and I going over the menu on the wall. It was like the cashier knew us personally. He directed us over to the lunch specials we missed while reviewing which were, chicken pesto panini, tomato veggie soup, or a roast beef sandwich. My gf ordered the chicken pesto panini and I was torn between the Roast Beef and the Calabrian. I ended up going with the Calabrian which is essentially their take on an Italian. He recommended putting peppers on the subs, my Gf is not a spicy fan but I say if my eyes aren't watering it's not a pepper! The sandwiches were both INCREDIBLE! I wish I had taken a pic to share but it was too delicious to document. We also had an iced spice chai and an unsweetened ice tea which were perfect compliments. Very satisfied with our experience! read more

Alas another rainy day of vacation on Cape Cod. At least I was able to enjoy an old favorite BLAT (BLT +avo) at Cafe Alfresco, mind you, an old favorite under new ownership. So far so great. The line looked daunting however it moved along very quickly and the friendly staff were accommodating to gluten allergies and dairy allergies, and were incredibly friendly and kind. I will definitely be returning here throughout the summer. read more

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New owners as of July 2021. Very friendly, helpful, but severely understaffed at the time of our visit. The new owner was apologetic, and the menu was drastically limited, but we loved what we were able to order (cold sandwiches and baked goods.) We will return and try it again, hopefully they can find help. read more

Visiting the area and I stumbled across Cafe Alfresco. I ordered the Roma sandwich with hot peppers. Quality ingredients, prosciutto was out of this world. The staff was so accommodating and Jimmy told me all about the hot pepper process and how they're made. Great staff, food, and business read more

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Tried it twice. Both times bad and pricey. Never again. Totally not worth it. Very disappointed. read more

Great food, staff, and atmosphere. Had the turkey panini with some hot peppers. Highly recommend!!! read more

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Blah. $15 overpriced sandwiches with barely any actual meat in them. Wish I took the drive to cafe chew. I won't be back. And if you re charging for chips, include them, whether or not it's the actual specific bags that typically go with the sandwich or not. read more

5 stars every time. Great food, even better employees. Can be healthy, falafel bowl is my go to. Always tasty!

first time met Jimmy the owner had a great Larry David breakfast sandwich w fantastic fries great atmosphere will definitely be back when I'm down here again read more

Fresh, hot, delicious breakfast sandwich. Very nicely prepared egg, bacon and cheddar on a fresh Portuguese roll -- totally hit the spot. The breakfast fries (they're just seasoned French fries) were exceptionally hot, but a tad salty. Service -- though it's a semi-self-serve scenario, where you order and pay, then food is brought to table -- was friendly and plenty fast, though I could imagine some bottlenecks with a busier dine-in area or take-out backlog. It's March, so business was a bit light, but I expect the service here is tested on a summer morning. The room and atmosphere are simple, but really, what do you want in a casual breakfast and lunch spot? The biggest seller, for me, is the owner -- a very nice man named Jimmy working hard to serve up a good meal with a smile. Sure, it's $12 for a sandwich and coffee, but it ain't McDonalds in quality, either. It costs money to prepare a meal, keep the coffee hot, clean the tables, etc., and I appreciate the struggle restaurant owners face. I do understand the negative reviews for places like this, but I believe one should factor in some unratable elements, like the fact that the owner and staff are decent, hard-working people and that neighborhood establishments like this are what the community is about. The feeling of locals serving locals with good and fairly priced products counts for a lot to me, but I get that it might not as much for others. We're going back for sure! read more

I bbq'd a couple burgers today. I added some of Jimmy's hot peppers. These just made my burger come alive!! I love these! Thank you, Jim! read more

bummer that it says it's open but they're all closed up. I wish they would adjust their hours or tell people to call to see if they're open!

Stoped by during school vacation week. They were out of everything. We ordered a Caesar salad and the lady said they were out of romaine lettuce! Then we ordered chicken fingers. Nope! Also out! How are you out of chicken fingers during school vacation week!!! We settled for tuna melt and turkey melt with tomato and hot peppers. There was a 50 cent up charge for the tomato and 1.50 up charge for hot peppers. There is also a $1 credit card charge. The sandwiches supposed to come with chips! We waited 20 mins for 2 melts. Finally, the food came to our table. They put the tomato on the wrong sandwich. I didn't even want to bother them with it. It seemed no one cared. Also, no chips! I asked about the chips and the young lady said they just ran out!! So for $34 you get 2 messed up melts with no chips! They didn't offer fries or anything else for the chips. The place is not what it used to be. Inside was dirty and not inviting. The walls and floors are filthy. You are better off sitting outside which seemed lovely, just too cold for when we were there. read more

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Visiting from California and was greeted with kindness and great service. A wonderful cafe to stop at to grab a quick bite, coffee, smoothie. We sat at the side of the cafe away from the road and listened to the birds chirp in the trees and the water fountain trickle in the distance. It was lovely. read more

This place use to be great until new ownership. New owner is condescending and rude. He is always yelling and is never helpful to paying customers. Hopefully it be sold to a new owner in the future and can return to it's glory. read more

I mean...damn! The buffalo chicken Panini is a 10/10. Really really good coffee. Great spot and great people. read more

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I love this place! A great little sandwich shop to enjoy after the natural history museum that is prefect for dining with children! Our kids split the strawberry smoothie and chicken fingers. I had a cream soda and the tomato & mozzarella sandwich. Both were so so yummy and fresh!! My husband had the buffalo chicken sandwich (I had a bite and the sauce was very yummy). This place is cute and quirky just the way I like my sandwich shops! The service was quick and pleasant! A great place to go for a lite lunch and helps to break up all the fried seafood we have enjoyed while visiting the cape! read more

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I will no longer patronize this cafe, nor will I recommend it to anyone. The primary reason is that they're ripping customers off with embarrassingly small portions. It's an insult. OWNERSHIP The ownership is good. The man who owns/operates this cafe is very nice. In every customer interaction I have seen, he's been great. PAYMENT They do not accept AMEX. This isn't too big of a deal, but it's annoying for some of us. However, I understand why they might not accept it. FOOD QUALITY The food tastes good. I've had approximately 10 different sandwiches here, and they all tasted satisfactory. LOCATION/ENVIRONMENT The location is good, and the cafe itself is clean and maintained. SERVING SIZE This is the problem, and it's a big one. I have never in my 40 years of life seen a more pathetic serving size, and I've eaten around the world. I thought perhaps it was specific to a certain sandwich, but it's not. I've tried almost a dozen different sandwiches, and every one of them is an absolute joke. Every sandwich that a friend has ordered has been a joke. It's the smallest serving size I've seen in my entire life. I tried to make this place work because the owner and staff are very kind, but I can no longer support it. I now recommend everyone stay away. A small coffee and a panini will cost you around $20, and you'll receive a portion size that could barely satisfy an infant. I hope ownership sees this review and improves their food. read more

The original CAFE was amazing and will be missed. Twice I walking in this an open mind and twice I left with disappointment. 31$ for a lobster roll ? Help! read more

This place was highly recommended by the locals. It has tables in garden. Lobster roll was reasonable and delicious. Also ordered scallop sandwich. Scallops are fresh and cooked to perfect tenderness. read more

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This place is so cute! I ordered a hot mocha, my friends got the berry smoothie and iced coffee. My friend also grabbed a bagel which she said was very tasty. The coffees were great, and the service was quick. It's a very tight inside space but there's tons of outdoor seating. Cant wait to come and try lunch items! read more