I do like Cafe Nero. We stopped in for lunch after watching some Cambridge Porchfest performances. At about 2:30 on a Saturday the restaurant was about half full. When we left around 3, there was a line to the door! Sandwich selection included a variety of chicken and turkey options, plus a vegetarian choice and breakfast sandwiches. They also offered bagels, croissants, cinnamon buns, biscotti and other 'dessert' items. The strawberry lavendar lemonade is sweet. My turkey and cheese croissant has a sweet fig jam condiment. I added an imdividual sized bag of Cape Cod chips to my lunch. Restrooms are down one flight and you need the code for two cypher locks to access them. An elevator is available to access the lower level. Men's and ladies rooms accommodate two occupants and both have diaper stations. A counter across from check-out includes sweeteners, stir sticks, straws, napkins, trash and a bin for dirty dishes. Recycling bin is near the elevator. The staff member we interacted with was knowledgable, efficient and professional. One person was at the counter while a second cleared the dirty dishes from the self-bus station and emptied trash, etc. On our way out both staff members were working the counter. Would return. read more

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Service was fast, seating in the actual caffe is plenty! I ordered a arge Dirty Chai Latte with Oatmilk - unfortunately, I have never had a more watery drink. It was super thin and lacking flavor, which was a bummer! read more

Caffè Nero - Chai Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I am honestly shocked by how awful the service was this morning (June 5). We ordered ahead through Uber Eats more than 20 minutes before arriving because we were in a rush trying to get breakfast for the kids before the bus stop. When we got there, the order ticket had already been printed, but the employee was just standing there listening to music and had not even started the order. We asked her if she could please move faster because it was literally just a few croissants and drinks. Instead of apologizing or helping, she immediately got defensive and argued back saying "it's not my fault." Excuse me? The ticket was already printed and nothing had been done. How is that NOT the staff's fault? What made me even angrier was that after that conversation, she intentionally slowed down even more. She shoved four croissants into a tiny box like she did not care at all, then slowly made the drinks while we stood there stressed and trying not to miss the school bus. It honestly felt passive aggressive and disrespectful on purpose. I asked for her name because I fully intended to report the experience, and she refused to give it to me. That alone says everything. This was not just "bad service." This was rude, dismissive, unapologetic behavior from someone who clearly should not be dealing with customers. If management thinks this kind of attitude is acceptable, this store is going to lose customers very quickly. read more

Open until 7:00, serves primarily coffee, closes bathroom at 5:00. No explanation given, no help offered.

Nice staff, good food and coffee, but a public restroom that's lousy. Had to get a pass code from a staffer, okay, no problem. Went in, closed the stall door, sat down, let nature take its course. Pulled some TP off the roll on the wall, and it slid off of the holder and rolled onto the floor. Why? The holders have metal things that are supposed to snap and lock/hold the rolls in place, but they don't work. I retrieved the roll on the floor with some difficulty and then discovered that the TP is the cheapest, flimsiest stuff imaginable, making it difficult to use. And while I'm dealing with this, taking longer than usual, the lights (motion sensitive) went out! Great, I am now in total darkness. I finished, but then couldn't find the stall door latch in the dark. Kept feeling around, it took a while, and only when I finally opened the door did the lights came back on. Imagine if a handicapped person was in the stall and the lights went off? Get better TP for crying out loud, and do something about the lights. I tried waving my arms in the stall, feeling like an idiot, but the sensor didn't pick up on it, only when the stall door opened. read more

The main thing I can say about Caffe Nero is that it has a very hospitable comfortable ambience with lots of seating options from nicely upholstered chairs to couches, bookshelves along the walls, and decent WiFi. Their coffee is ok. Staff is friendly. I appreciate they have iced water pitchers and cups available to serve yourself. It's a good setting to study, read, converse with friends. read more

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lukewarm cappuccinos, stale pastries, tables occupied by remote workers on laptops. But no other option in Central Sq except Dunkin.

I like the quick service and friendly staff for decent espresso drinks at this Caffe Nero. But the landlord and Caffe Nero management need to figure out how to fix the air conditioning that has been broken since last summer! It's not much cooler inside than it is outside on a hot summer day. read more

Caffè Nero - AC not working so the door is wide open and there's a loud fan running - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

That was a deeply annoying experience. That the coffee is at best mediocre, the food soggy and too fatty, and that they have both a tip jar with a loud sign AND a POS with a tip menu, that needs to be responded to before proceeding, for 15-20-25% is annoying but acceptable in a pinch, but the service... First the server snippily informs me that they are going to close in half an hour, pausing and expecting me to therefore NOT want my coffee "for here" but then, when I say "that's OK" proceeds to take AGES to make the coffee, interrupting her activity repeatedly to have a chat with her bored colleague about some device that may need cleaning. So after about 10 minutes of waiting and watching her start, stop, talk to her colleague, and resume her coffee-making activities I end up with two stone-cold coffees and 20 minutes left to talk to my friend. Never again. read more

Such a chill little coffee shop with quick and kind service. I had a tiramisu latte and oh my it was so delicious. The coffee was smooth and the tiramisu flavor was just perfect for the fall season. I was cozy while reading on my phone. read more

Caffè Nero - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

First C.N. I've been to that serves hot green tea in a decent sized 20oz (eyeball guess) paper cup not some dinky little ceramic cup. Actual tea isn't quite as good as Starbucks, nor do they double-bag it, but at least it's a decent size. The service was fine when I went (I'm sure it depends on whoever happens to be working at the time and how crowded they are), and the surroundings were nice and comfy as all C.N. locations I've ever been to are. In other words, they don't play annoying blaring music and there are a decent number of AC outlets you can find to plug in your laptop if you brought one. Deducting one star only because 5pm is a ridiculously early closing time, which makes no sense for a Central Square location unless Life Alive down the street is clobbering everyone else. Unless foot traffic later in the day is being scared away by all the unhinged unhoused (politically correct term for "homeless" these days, lol) folks at the main intersection? One can only speculate. read more

I picked this place because of its ambiance as most of the other people here are usually also working on their laptops until 7 pm. So I went there on a weekend afternoon to do some reading around 4 pm. Okay drinks, and the service was quick. However, something has changed since I last visited during a week day around noon. Now, due to the sad homelessness situation in the Central sq. area, this place at times looked like a homeless shelter and stinks. Ended up leaving earlier than planned. read more

A nice place to sit and do work, especially after the recent renovation. The coffee is okay but not much difference in quality than the nearby Dunkin, though I do prefer the Cafe Nero pastries. Definitely not for tourists, but for locals, it'll do. read more

Nice quiet place to sit and have a good cup of coffee. I had a cappuccino and it was nice and foamy! Staff is courteous and quick! Clean restrooms too! read more

Caffè Nero - Cappuccino Grande (16oz) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

only go if you're getting coffee. good for meeting people/chatting, cozy ambiance bad for baked goods. their baked goods are stale, tasteless and possibly with hygiene issues or expired. it gave me stomach issues service is ok, fast but not friendly read more

All breakfast and lunch sandwiches are pre made God knows when. If you don't want your sandwich ice cold they microwave it. Microwaved croissant, no thanks. It was stale to start with. read more

They had me at "it tastes like funnel cake". If you have never tried the KOUIGN AMMAN, you need to go get it ASAP. The official description is buttery and flakey croissant with layers of caramelized sugar, but like the barista described it - it tastes like funnel cake. Ask for it to be warmed up and you will not regret it. Bonus points for amazing customer service. They did not rush me like most Caffe chains and helped me pick a very delicious bakery item. read more

Caffè Nero - KOUIGN AMMAN - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Quiet, good food, pleasant staff, comfortable seating and a great playlist! What more could you ask for?

If I could, I'd leave no stars. I came into this Cafe Nero on a Sunday afternoon for some cold brew. The service here was terrible. I asked the baristas for the bathroom code as my daughter and I desperately needed to go before I ordered my drink. They refused to give us the code UNTIL we ordered BEFORE we use the bathroom. No other Cafe Nero's have EVER said that we weren't allow to get the bathroom code until after we order. I was furious with the service here at the Central Square location today; I definitely will not be returning to here, and it has made me consider not returning to any Cafe Nero locations again. read more

Lovely spot for coffee or sitting/chatting a friends. I tried their Latte (decaf with Almond Milk) and It was so good I am compelled to write about it here! :) It was super rich and had a nutty hint to it. read more

Caffè Nero - Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Customer service was absolutely atrocious. Workers had an attitude. Couldn't get settled in before a worker would walk up to me and told me if I didn't purchase anything I would have to leave. What coffee shop doesn't allow you to put your stuff down before harassing you about buying something??? Train your workers. Also it smells really bad in the dining room area read more

I've had the worst experience at cafe Nero a few minutes ago. Normally I would go to this cafe to study and there hasn't been any issues. After a long stressful morning at school, I decided to grab some Dunkin' and needed a spot to sit down and relax a little. So I stopped at cafe Nero. Not even 5 minutes later I got asked very rudely to leave because I brought in stuff from Dunkin'. This didn't bother me much, but I still thought it was odd. Like I said I've been there before and always had drinks from other places with me. Not once have I been asked to leave. The guy who asked me to get out was extremely loud and rude. He even had the audacity to say to me across the room "our coffee is better anyway" as if I cared. I'm not even a coffee drinker. Others were staring at me. It's almost as if he was trying to embarrass me in the shop.As someone who works in customer service, he could've asked in a much nicer way. After thinking about it, I came to the conclusion that this was racially motivated, considering I was the only black person in there at the time. So yeah, don't go to cafe Nero if you're black. read more

My double espresso this morning took a bit to be prepared. The barista was clearly capable but he kept running into things that needed to be cleared before we could get coffee. The grinder wasn't working right. The machine had grounds jammed in it. The cup wasn't clean (which he noticed and made another espresso). It just took a while. When it was ready, served in the proper ceramic cup with a saucer, it was delicious and got me the needed caffeine boost. I spent about an hour here at Nero with my laptop. Wifi worked well, though the do filter some sites including Youtube and Netflix. [Review 10143 overall, 1729 of 2018.] read more

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I like the staff here. I am very friendly with them as I am in retail as well; they are friendly back. Over the last month I go in & order coffee. I have got three coffees that the dairy had turned. I got sick on it the first two times. The third time I had noticed it once I had got to work. I ended up dumping it. I am sure I could have gone back to show them to get it changed out, but I also feel being in food service you would double check the dates & not leave items out of the fridge for too long. read more

Terrible service. I ordered a small ice coffee ($5.03!) and when preparing to pay with my credit card I politely asked for 4 quarters for a dollar bill. She refused, saying they couldn't hand out change. So I pulled out a 20 and said they are obligated to make change now and she responded they are not obligated and to run my credit card. I declined to run my credit card saying I was now paying in cash. I scored 3 quarters and random change and and she scored no tip. Fer chrissake there's a bank down the street. Take a $20 bill down there and buy couple rolls of quarters! read more

Coffee is good. Pastry selection yummy! Seating great by the window for people watching. O; staff friendly. Thank you! D Patnod Lic Ac., Harv Square read more

This is a fun and quirky coffeeshop with a plethora of books on the shelves to glace through while having your drink of choice. The baristas were friendly and they didn't charge extra for a little more vanilla that I asked for in my latte. Come here with your laptop to study, take time to chill and read, or bring a friend to chat. They also have plenty of interesting baked goods including a pistachio muffin! I didn't try it but it definitely looked yum to the pistachio l over in me! read more

Caffè Nero - Look at all the options at this place! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

I went here after they just recently closed down the Central Square Starbucks. I ordered a Latte but was given coffee with milk (no foam). I wonder if they hired the workers from the closed Starbucks, because they would almost always get my order wrong (even when done over mobile ordering!). Atmosphere is nice but coffee is pretty bad, and I couldn't even finish half of my drink before throwing it out. Seriously, is George Howell the only good coffee in all of Boston? read more

I used to go to Nero from time to time in the UK, and so I was pleasantly surprised to see one here in the US. The vibe inside is super cool, like an industrial library, which would be great for studying or just hanging out. My espresso was quite dark - a little too roasty for my taste, but it was prepared well. We went right before closing, so when the closing time came, the baristas told us to leave rather abruptly. We were of course happy to leave, but I thought they could have told us more politely. read more

Caffè Nero - Cool industrial library setting. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Many caffe Nero's aren't known for their customer service but this one is really "special." Today I was working there when, suddenly, at 6:52pm (closing time is 7pm), they didn't just tell me they are closing soon or that I should pack up soon--they literally turned OFF all lights. No comments. No words. Turned off the lights and starred me down with silence waiting for me to pack up and leave. I left at 6:54pm. No words were spoken. Truly the worst of the worst... hope someone else opens a coffee place nearby read more

Just not a vibe in the slightest. Bad coffee, bad ambiance, enough said. Employees aren't too friendly and if the coffee was good in the slightest I wouldn't have minded. read more

Latte tasted okay but was disturbingly room temp even though it was made on the spot. Good place to get some work done but might be hard to find an open table, especially with an outlet to charge. Wifi was reasonable but had a hard time loading videos. read more

Server w bad attitude 9:30 am august 7 needs retraining to provide decent customer service

Love me my coffee! Nero's coffee never disappoints but the atmosphere is quite bland. It's rather dark so not the best to study but it's quite cozy with sofas and such! read more

Caffè Nero - Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

ambiance is great, prices are okay, service is good as well as the food. restroom pass code is 9191#

Unfriendly slow service, it's always dirty in there, and the coffee isn't even good. There are much better coffee options in central square (H Mart, Clover, 1369)! read more

This place is a nice place to study if you manage to find a spot. The coffee isn't amazing, the chai is like pure milk, and the prices are just okay, but it's in a convenient spot. I prefer other locations to this one because the staff are usually friendlier and the seating is easier to find. Still, I still frequent this spot because it's in such an easy location. For sure don't plan to come here for a coffee date though because it's hard enough to find space for one person read more

I very like this Caffè Nero. Its is very good location, there are a lot of space for work. Plus, there is H-Mart at the next door. But this is not the main advantage. A couple days ago I was little bit disappointed. It was around 8 AM, I went to the work and, as always, I've got a cappuccino. Usually, this is it what I take. But in that day I wanted to grab something else - a sandwich. To my surprise there were just 6-8 sandwiches. And it seemed to me that they were from last night. I know that in the end of each day the stuff take all sandwiches off, but in that morning sandwiches laid randomly, it didn't look like they put it like that. I just decided to get a sandwich in different place. I very like this place and Caffè Nero in general and I will visit this place a lot of times again. read more

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Food is decent chain-cafe quality. Typical croissants and cakes. Coffee is decent too. The service can be very bad at times with long waits and disinterested staff, but not always. Someone else mentioned the bathroom code. I asked for it once and the lady said there wasn't one, but that door is definitely locked. It's got a bunch of well laid out tables so it's a decent place to meet someone for a coffee meeting. They will go out of business eventually though if they can't fix the staff issue. read more

Three reasons to visit right now!! (1) the most delicious vegan JUST egg sandwiches, (2) amazingly priced coffee, and (3) the best, safest indoor seating in Cambridge!!! I love this Caffè Nero so much; besides being as yummy as any of their locations, their staff is super friendly and their WiFi is faster than mine. If you'd kill to safely enjoy coffee and toasted sandwiches with a friend out of the Boston cold, make sure to hit up Central's Caffè Nero! read more

Caffè Nero - New vegan breakfast sandwich! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

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