Came here by total accident. Seriously ... I was thinking of a different restaurant when I…read moreaccidentally clicked on this one. So happy for the mistake because this place is so quaint and yummy!!! From the outside ... and honestly on the inside too, it's very underwhelming. However, once you experience the home town friendliness and delicious, diner-like food, you really forget about the ambiance and instead ... enjoy the diner-next-door vibes and hominess. The place is small, but I appreciated the online "waitlist" feature. It goes by a lot quicker than expected. I had to re-put myself on the waitlist cuz we weren't at the restaurant yet. This place also has a "order at the counter" first and then get seated situation, which helps things move along and turn tables over, but I'd have to say that this is my least favorite part. You get more fast food vibes than dining in vibes. The food, however, was definitely worth it. They have a large menu with amazing coffee drinks. The coffee drink I got was probably my favorite part. The food is also really good and feels like breakfast without being too greasy and heavy feeling. I came here for breakfast, but I definitely want to try their lunch menu too. I'm glad my family and I stumbled on this place by accident cuz I definitely discovered a gem in the rough.

Honestly, this place is a hidden gem. The food is incredible, and decently priced, with huge…read moreportions. Sitting outside is unbeatable. Its just the perfect diner vibes. The coffee is mid ... but maybe thats just cuz its diner coffee. It's a bit chaotic in there but in a loving way. Definitely a staple in our household.

Fantastic coffee shop. Insanely friendly staff, great breakfast and lunch options, and delicious…read moredrinks. Always speedy and incredibly accommodating. They're consistently great and their open workspace near the firepit offers an awesome place to sit and do work. Also has short term parking spots in the front of the building for quick/easy access for your morning coffee. Beats almost every option in the area.

This is the Best coffee shop for a remote work space (as someone who's tried tons of different…read morecoffee shops, this is my new top) Huge windows for all the natural light, every kind of seating option- including by the fire place! Outlets everywhere, great background music and not to mention how great the food & drinks are! Huge assortment of pastries and I highly recommend their Americano- so good!

Genuinely don't know how I didn't know about this place sooner, but I will be a repeat and loyal…read morecustomer from now on! I've ordered Fuel America two days in a row because of how good their matcha, fruit bowls, and croissants are. The matcha is just amazing, they have a ton of flavor selections and milk options, I was so happy there wasn't an up charge for oat milk unlike other places I've ordered from. Their fruit bowls are SO fresh, I was truly shocked at how good their berries were, no soggy or mushy ones. To me, I feel like they definitely put care into making the bowls and they are so beautifully put together as well. And last but certainly not least, the croissants are absolutely delicious. They are perfectly cooked, soft, flaky and buttery. Can't wait to try more stuff

Great coffee shop with good food and pastries. I like their coffee cake muffin. Lots of indoor…read moreseating. Great place to get work done. Opens at 6:30am and closes late. Baristas are very friendly. Reliable spot.

I bike past Cafe Mirror almost every day after work, and for the longest time I never stopped…read morebecause it always looked so unassuming that I couldn't even tell whether it was open. (Narrator: the Cafe is not open at 7pm.) I only recently learned it's owned by the same people behind Twin Donuts (requiescat in pace) and Brighton Cafe, and as someone who loves supporting local mom-and-pop spots, that made me even more curious to check it out. What finally drew me in was the sign advertising Thai tea and Vietnamese iced coffee. If I'm Popeye, Vietnamese iced coffee is my can of spinach. (Narrator: she is not Popeye.) Viet iced coffee is my jet fuel for the bike rides. I stepped in and asked if they took credit card, which they did! I never carry cash, so when the Google AI overview told me they were cash only, I was bummed. Anyway, trust but verify. The AI Overview can't be taken at face value, Today was an unbearably hot day (100F!), and I ordered a veggie omelet and an iced coffee. The staff immediately brought me ice water and even suggested I move closer to the window where it was cooler, which I really appreciated: it was a small gesture, but one that made me feel genuinely welcome. They were attentive throughout the meal too, even asking whether I wanted hot sauce and then checking if Cholula was okay instead of just dropping off whatever they had. The food was exactly what I was hoping for: a solid, satisfying diner breakfast. The veggie omelet was tasty, the home fries were good (maybe could be crispier on the outside, but they were gonna be murdered in Cholula anyway, so does it even matter?), and the toast was great even without butter. The iced coffee wasn't the most memorable coffee I've ever had, but it absolutely hit the spot during the heat wave. One thing that surprised me was how spacious it is inside. From the outside, I never would have guessed there was so much seating, and it had a quiet, relaxed atmosphere that made it easy to linger for a while. I also noticed several people coming in specifically for the Thai tea and Vietnamese iced coffee, so I'm clearly not the only fan. I'll definitely be back, especially when I need some more jet fuel. Cafe Mirror may not shout for your attention from the street, but it's a welcoming neighborhood cafe with kind people, good food, and exactly the kind of low-key charm that makes me want to support local businesses.

Hole in the wall breakfast/lunch spot in Brighton center. A reliable go to for my mom and I! The…read morechicken Caesar wrap is really good if you're leaning towards the lunch route. My mom enjoyed her combo meal. Pancakes are perfectly fluffy here. Prices are so cheap. My meal was only 11$ but it was on the expensive side compared to the other menu items. Some of the breakfast sandwiches were 5-6$. Our server was very friendly. Food came out fast. They also have donuts and muffins at the counter. Haven't tried the coffee here but want to in the future. Seems like the type of spot where you could eat in or grab a donut and coffee on your way to work. Would recommend.

" Bakey is fire " This packet is fire , that means good ,…read morelol. I live close and it's just the best . Beat coffee and best staff . Parking is on the street and it's in abundance. The vibe is welcoming.

The salad was tasty, but the portions were disappointingly small for the price. Unfortunately, the…read morestaff came across as cold and dismissive, with an attitude that made the experience feel unwelcoming. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, but with so many better options around, there's no reason to come back. Hard pass.

This is the perfect lunch spot. Great fresh sandwiches and salads, cozy outdoor patio and friendly…read morepeople. Loved the Greek salads and the ice cream flavors. They've even got soft serve, which isn't so easy to find!

I found this place from the Newton Ice cream trail and decided to try it out. I came on a Friday…read moreafternoon to grab ice cream with a friend. There's lots of flavors to choose from as well as sandwiches as part of the cafe. I went for a large (3 scoops) and got strawberry, cookie monster, and cotton candy. The ice cream definitely isn't the best quality, but by far not the worst ice cream I've had. The flavors were mild and slightly creamy. My friend said her ice cream tasted like it had some freezer burn, so if it's a flavor they don't sell often it might be sitting in the freezer for a while. The area around the cafe is great with outdoor seating, a piano, and all the greenery. The service was quick as we were the only ones there ordering. Overall, glad I was able to try out a new ice cream spot.

Let's be clear: the service isn't that good, it's outdated technology with hand written orders…read morestill, and it's slow. Ambiance is also outdated. Cash only too. The reason you come here it's affordable and it's hard to find an old fashion diner. It for the nostalgia factor. Food is pretty big in portion!

It's sad to see how far they've fallen. The service has taken a nosedive and the wait staff just…read moredoesn't care anymore. The original workers from 20 years ago are long gone and the new ladies are just there to collect a check and can't be bothered to provide a friendly hospitable environment outside of the usual old townies that they recognize. Literally grew up and went here for decades so it's really heart breaking to see that it's a shell of its old self. Maybe it's time for new owners or management that actually cares.

Food I've tried: - I am solely basing my review based on the…read morecoffee that I've tried (of which they have an extensive menu of). However they do have a variety of other food options which I have not tried. - Coffee wise, I got the latte ($4) which was very reasonably priced. Flavor wise, it was solid. They have a wide variety of latte options. I can see this place being recommended for someone who likes sweeter coffee drinks, or are embarking on their first forays into the world of lattes. There are many syrups to choose from. Atmosphere: - A grab and go place, that is pretty spacious inside. Service: - Staff were friendly, got my drink pretty quickly. Overall: - A solid option for a wide variety of coffee based drinks.

With the Corona outbreak, Uber Eat has become my best friend, and I had PS petite bucket with 2…read moreequal for the past 2 days!! Yummy as usual!! They taped up the cup carefully and the driver delivered at the front of my house!! What I really want to talk about is the owner's kindness and socially responsible!! I have been following PS Gourmet Facebook fan page and saw their effort in donating breakfast/meals with school closing, meaning kids from low income family would not have food to eat! That is so touching and had become my motivation in supporting them during this difficult time to many businesses out there! Please support local business!!