Lunch time! Yes!…read more Wanted a yummy lunch so decided to come to Revival because we know they have several lunch items on their menu and also coffee! The place has plenty of seating and it's always welcoming with it's relaxing background music. My boyfriend and I wanted coffee for sure but then couldn't decide on what food items to order. We finally decided to share a grilled cheese sandwich and a tomato soup because it was a cold day and we were a little chilly from walking outside. The tomato soup hit the spot! It was rich in flavor and it was served with a nice big slice of bread. The grilled cheese was very gooey and delicious! It was packed with tons of cheese and it was literally oozing out with cheese because it had so much. We enjoyed dipping our breads into the soup and soaking up the yummy soup. Each bite was perfection! We ordered at the counter and the nice waitress brought over our food to our table. The coffee was also very good and it paired very well with our yummy lunch. We had a perfect winter lunch date!

Revival Cafe in Lexington is an absolute gem…read more The atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and has that perfect local vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. Treated myself to a flavorful, and clearly crafted with care ice coffee. Very friendly and attentive staff, which makes the whole experience even better. Whether you're grabbing a quick coffee to go or sitting down to catch up with friends, Revival certainly is a place to do that. Easy Chickpeasy Salad Marinated chickpeas, roasted onions, pickled asparagus, cucumber, radish, spinach & poppy seed vinaigrette & crispy shallots Crema Roast Turkey Turkey, avocado, bacon, jicama slaw, ancho aioli on marble rye

Was looking for a place to just sit down and enjoy a cup of coffee on a dreary afternoon. This…read moreplace is perfect, very comfortable and spacious, good coffee, friendly service, and nice artwork to enjoy. Was $6 for a 12 ounce cappuccino, about what you would expect these days.

This is a relatively new addition to Lexington Center. Its concept of a coffee shop that also…read morefunctions as an art gallery is unique. The coffee is fair, though a wider selection of pastries and the ability to heat up pastries would be ideal. The hours is a bit odd since they open at 8am and close at 3pm, so most high schoolers would still be in school then. The service is efficient and friendly. Overall, it's a nice place to hang out with friends and families (there appears to be a kids' art table; not sure whether it's always available).

I stopped by this bakery several weeks ago to try out their pastries. I got slices of the chestnut…read morealmond cake, mango vanilla cake, and the green tea red bean cheesecake. The chestnut almond cake was awesome! It had fresh whipped cream and chestnut cream on the outside with almond bits inside the roll. It was light and delicious. I only wish they had more chestnut puree in the roll. The mango vanilla cake was also very good too. It was a vanilla sponge cake mixed with mango puree. Out of the three, the green tea red bean cheesecake was my least favorite. I usually like green tea desserts but I thought the green tea red bean cheesecake had a hard texture. You can also pre-order zongzi prior to the Dragon Boat festival day. They don't use preservatives which is a good thing. They also come with instructions on how to reheat them. Pretty cool. Definitely will come back for more chestnut almond cake!

Close to the Lexington History Museum is a small Chinese bakery. With fresh baked goods made daily,…read morethey also offer bubble tea and cakes made to order. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable with great care in their products and service. We enjoyed our sampling of buns and boba very much.

Ok, but a little disappointing. It must be difficult running a business like this and building a…read morefollowing. I got inspired by watching youtube to make a jambon buerre sandwich - supposedly a popular quick sandwich for Parisians. The sandwich is half a baguette with butter and French bistro ham. I tried searching all over for the French bistro ham with no luck. The only options were online sources with expensive shipping and/or expensive minimum order sizes. Somehow I stumbled upon MA-France nearby in Arlington and they sell jambon-buerre sandwiches. It's a small shop that sells sandwiches, pastries, and a small offering of French food products. Lots of pastries and baked goods like quiche, tarts, cookies, croissants, etc. The cheese offerings were very limited and basic. I can imagine that the cheeses that they sell are the same types and brands that they use for making sandwiches. For example, they sell President brand Brie - that you can also buy at Costco and market basket. Disappointing, but understandable because they can't afford to buy more variety and more expensive offerings without a big enough client base to buy those cheeses before they go bad. Getting back to the sandwich - it was half a baguette with some thick slices of butter and two pieces of French bistro ham. The bread was kind of dense and the crust was more chewy than crispy. I was disappointed that they didn't bother to spread the butter, but if they're not selling enough sandwiches then they're probably keeping the butter in the refrigerator - making it too difficult to spread. When I got home I fixed up the sandwich to my liking. Overall, the sandwich was okay, but not good enough to make me want to go back. At least I was able to solve my hunger for the jambon buerre sandwich.

It hurts to write a break-up review. Maybe I'll get Laufey to write the song for this…read more This used to be one of my favorite places for croissants in the Boston area. Now it's quite underwhelming. The apricot croissant is now some smaller glorified danish that has no richness or personality. The plain croissant is quite "bready" now, whereas it used to be light and buttery. I have a sneaking suspicion that they have a different croissant supplier now. What saved this spot from a lower grade is that the pain au raisin and chausson aux pommes are passable. Also a save is that they still offer various French products, from soaps to cheeses to canned goods. I have to find a new French bakery in the area.

Nouvé Bakery is an artisan bakery in Lexington Center that blends classic French pastry techniques…read morewith subtle Asian-inspired influences. The shop has a cozy, intimate feel, and one of my favorite details was the large window into the kitchen, where you can watch the bakers preparing dough and pulling fresh pastries straight from the oven. It operates primarily as a grab-and-go bakery with only limited seating, but the steady stream of customers gives it the lively atmosphere of a neighborhood favorite. The pain au chocolat was one of the standout pastries from my visit. The laminated layers were beautifully defined, creating a crisp, flaky exterior that shattered with each bite while revealing a light, airy honeycomb interior. Inside, the dark chocolate was rich and evenly distributed, adding just the right amount of sweetness without overpowering the buttery pastry. It's an excellent example of a classic done well, with careful attention to both texture and balance. The classic croissant was equally impressive. It had a rich buttery aroma the moment I opened the bag, with a crisp, golden shell that gave way to a soft, pull-apart interior. The pastry felt light despite its richness, striking the balance that makes a truly great croissant. Every layer was distinct, and it never felt greasy or overly heavy. Since everything is baked fresh in relatively small batches, timing your visit makes a difference. Many of the most popular pastries sell out well before noon, so arriving earlier gives you the best selection. Even during the morning rush, the staff kept the line moving efficiently, making it easy to grab a box of pastries without a long wait. Nouvé Bakery is a fantastic addition to Lexington's bakery scene. The quality of the lamination, the careful execution of the classics, and the fresh-baked experience make it well worth the trip. Whether you're stopping by for a simple butter croissant or the excellent pain au chocolat, it's the kind of bakery that's easy to revisit whenever you're craving authentic French pastries made with care.

I'm updating my review because I had a much better experience the second time. I went earlier,…read morearound 10am, and there were many more pastry options and I had a hard time choosing amongst the options. I really enjoyed the honey salt bread, fruit danish, and tahini twist croissant. The tahini wasn't too sweet and my mom also enjoyed it. The fruit they used were very fresh. The honey salt bread was so soft and buttery, and the honey and salt wasn't the right amount. I definitely would go back to try other pastries.

Tatte has become a staple in the Boston area. This is was a…read moreperfect addition to Lexington center. The location is really nice, lots of seating inside and out. You order at the counter and take a number if you're dining in. This time around I ordered the Halloumi salad. It was delicious--perfect combo of sweet and salty. A pretty good portion for the price. My mom got the halloumi breakfast sandwich which she enjoyed too. It's clean inside and staff is friendly. It does get very busy so sometimes finding a seat is hard. I really like their selection of food--whether I want a sweet treat or something savory. Check them out--tatte like latte :)

Tatte has become our favorite spot for sandwiches. It is neat and quiet inside, more spacious than…read moreexpected. Although it is on the a bit pricy side, their sandwiches are phenomenal. We love all of them, especially the Italians BLAT, short rib grilled cheese, and chicken salad.

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.

I frequent this location every morning before heading to the office on my work trips! I usually…read moreorder ahead on the app and my order is always ready to go when I get there. The baristas are lovely, they help with the trays and bags when there are a bunch of coffees. I ordered a cappuccino for my coworker and I didn't know iced cappuccinos were a thing lol, and when I reordered a hot one, the barista kindly made me one without charge. Reliable, excellent, friendly service :-)

Really great coffee shop. Good seating, relax and talking with friends. Best in Lexington.read more

First time visiting and I was impressed. The shop is clean with many menu options. The coffee is…read moregood--I had a hot ham and cheese croissant in the morning. It wasn't crowded, which made it even more enjoyable. Highly recommend

the "incredible "bagel sandwich was absolutely the most disgusting breakfast sandwich I've ever…read morehad. The menu says fresh, healthy, etc. etc. the only thing fresh about that bagel was the avocado and maybe the egg. Pretty sure it was Oscar Meyer "bacon" or some other form of microwavable bacon (which isn't really bacon ). Which is totally unacceptable in this day and age. And the sweet sauce they put on it was horrendous. My stomach hurt the entire day. If you're not going to use quality bagels and quality bacon, you should not be charging almost $13 a sandwich. your menu should also list the ingredients line by line. I asked the cashier what was on this and he did not mention a disgusting sweet sauce. It's no wonder there's a line out the door for the café down the street and two people inside this café. Although I did not get anything else, but that sandwich, I will not be returning based on that alone. You should be ashamed for even serving that.

Sent my SO to pick up some bubble tea for me while I was sick…read more Unfortunately my classic milk tea was bad. The tapioca inside was still hard and not cooked all the way. Disappointed that I decided to try out this bubble tea place when I wasnt feeling good and was rewarded with a crappy drink that should be basic/easy to make.

A good place in Waltham to satisfy your bubble tea craving, but nothing special. I ordered from…read moretheir kiosk and got the oolong milk tea with boba during my most recent visit. The boba was soft and chewy, but the milk tea was more on the milky side rather than tea taste. They have a cute cat mural with boba and a few tables if you want to dine in. The service was quick since I came during an afternoon when the store was empty. Overall, I would return if I'm in the area, but wouldn't go out of my way to come here again.