Chicken salad sandwich was average and the notch 8 grain bowl was merely lettuce with a sprinkle of farro (for $11!!!). The bread was delicious, however. Just a tad overpriced for what it is. read more

Forge is one my favorite places to go to get work done or grab coffee with a friend and I've been there maybe a dozen times. The cinnamon rolls are wonderfully messy and flakey. The chocolate chunk brownies are a fudge brownie lover's dream. I should've asked for a spoon to scrape up the chocolate at the bottom of my mocha. Iced coffee was good too. They also have oat milk as an alternative to soy but unfortunately upcharge $1 for it which is a big ask when the starting price of drinks are already so high. During weekdays it's almost like an expensive library (minus the books), so quiet and full of people on laptops. On weekends it's very lively with lots of families and a few small dogs. Even when they're busy, the service is good. read more

Delicious pastry. I got an Apple something muffin and a chocolate chip cookie. Both were $3.50 but very yummy. A little overpriced but they used good ingredients so I guess it was worth it. read more

I had the heath breakfast sandwich, it tastes good with a touch of maple butter. I had their sparkling ice-tea, however the drink was lack of carbonate and not sparkling enough for me. This is a pricy place for Somerville. I can imagine they would charge this much if the location is in Harvard sq. Anyway, their flavor of the bake goods seem quite unique. It's worth to give it a try. The setting of the cafe is more like a warehouse style, so it's very different from a regular cafe. Again, it's nice. read more

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I came back and got a Broadway sandwich and was BLOWN AWAY. It was probably the best "margarita-style" sandwich I've ever had. It's always packed because it's just really, really, really good. I've never had anything that wasn't great here, plus it's a really cool place to sit. read more

The environment was quite welcoming. The friendly staff, smooth music, and acceptance of dogs made me feel quite comfortable in the space. The layout splits the ice cream section and the bakery section (heads up, they do have different hours). I had the sorbet of the day, which was berry punch lemonade. It was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to come back and see how good the other items on the menu are. read more

Excellent!! Love the ham and cheese croissant. Great vibe too! They allow dogs in as long as you don't sit down and you are just picking up a to go order. Everyone there is Super Friendly! read more

Update - 7/11/2016 So, I just checked out their Ice Cream shop, yesterday (right next door/attached to the coffee shop/bakery counter.) It was fantastic! If you're really in the mood for coffee, but also want dessert, and don't wanna choose, they've got you covered. The cold brew coffee shake. Cold brewed coffee and vanilla ice cream. Sooooo good. Also went back later on in the day and tried the coffee ice cream and the cookies and cream (a scoop of each). Some of the best ice cream I've ever had. Definitely recommend. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friendly staff, a fair amount of parking, free wifi, weird/interesting local art. It's a good spot! As far as edibles/drinkables. Best English muffins, ever. If that statement sounds ridiculous, you need to get over to Forge and try one. You'll never look at a Thomas' the same, again. Great desserts, excellent coffee. Of course, it's a bit pricey. But as a 2-3 times a month treat, I'm into it. A bit of advice, if you go for the pourover, just go for whichever the cheapest one is. I've tried the 6-7 dollar rarities, and while they are fantastic, they are no better than the others. It costs more due to rarity, not flavor. So if you really wanna pay the two extra bucks, get the 4 dollar pourover, and leave a 2 dollar tip for the friendly people who work there. read more

On my bucket list for awhile. I read many reviews and although it is more expensive than most cafes, it is more than worth the price. Why can't the consumer grasp that it is very costly to operate a business, this place is huge and provides a very comfortable place to enjoy free wifi, (I noticed so many people with 1 cup of coffee and using an entire table for a long time. Forge has plenty of staff on to provide great efficiant service and most important uses great products. I would highly recommend. read more

The bloom salad was truly the most delicious and fresh take out salad I've ever had! I'm not sure what they do with the lettuce, but it is magical. Very healthy salad with lots of veggies and light vinaigrette, but tastes like you are treating yourself. Thank you for making my workday a little happier :) read more

Nice people, but DONT order the grits, unless you want some prehistoric form of them that look like vomited corn. Should have known better than to spend $5 on grits - I just thought they would be awesome for that amount! read more

Hands down the best bread and pastries in the area. Good coffee and a fantastic huge open space for either working or chilling. I admit that the prices are quite high. But the baguettes are truly excellent. read more

Staff is always friendly, the hearth breakfast sandwich is amazing. Definitely a splurge for a breakfast sandwich costing 7$ but worth it when you realize how much thought goes into each part of it. Ice coffee was so so. I like all the space to munch, sip and MacBook. I will be coming back. read more

Pricy for sure but some of the freshest ingredients in the food! I got a cheddar jalapeno roll which was the perfect balance of crispy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside and not overly spicy. Went really well with the creamy cauliflower cheese soup -- omgggg I'm still craving this... Also, it's in a really neat part of Somerville and has a great environment inside! Good for either studying or chilling out solo or socializing read more

Ice cream was delicious. Best coffee ice cream I've ever had. Only thing I didn't like was that the young lady at the register after taking my money touched the bread directly with her hands. I should've said something but didn't want to make a fuss. Other than this would've been five stars. Hopefully my son and I don't get sick. Other than that we enjoyed the bread and ice cream. read more

Decent new coffee shop from the owners of Bloc 11 and Diesel. The space is quite nice, with plenty of seating and a clean industrial look. The windows into the bakery area gives an interesting perspective, although when nothing is being baked, you're left with a view of an empty table and several ceiling-mounted extension cords. The space is nicer than either of their other two businesses, although it doesn't have Bloc 11's outdoor seating. It doesn't smell. Espresso is ok. Comparable quality to Bloc 11 and Diesel, although not the best in the area. Price is where this cafe falls short, as sandwiches, bread, pastries, and coffee drinks other than plain drip coffee or espresso are prohibitively expensive. Sandwiches are $10, which feels like a stretch even though the bread they're on is excellent and house made. Pricing doesn't simply correlate with effort or ingredients -- in the retail section, they're selling a Hario Buono pour over kettle for $95, which is consistently available on Amazon for $40. It does seem like they're out of touch on what things should cost, or simply reaching too high. Despite the convenient location for me, I'm hesitant to go here often. read more

Wifi, lots of tables, lots of light, good food, and good music. What more can you ask for from a coffee shop?

Friendly staff cool environment and great baked goods. Have not tried the ice cream yet but the croissants are the best I have found around town. read more

I want to love Forge, and I do, BUT... Pros: Great coffee Great bread Great location (for me, anyway) Lots of space Great for doing work Love the staff!! Clean bathrooms. Fellow patrons are a good lot Cons: Chairs uncomfortable WIFI is TOO DAMNED SLOW! (Today, I'm using my phone's hotspot the Forge Internet is THAT SLOW. Sometimes the music is TOO LOUD, but recently noise level is great. read more

I've been coming to Forge for a few years now and am a big fan of their baked goods. They make some of the best bagels in the area and their breakfast sandwiches are on point (coming from a New Yorker). Their cold brew and hot coffees are also delicious and it's a cool and comfortable space. They are quite pricey, but since everything is made in house and of such high quality, I think it's worth it as a weekend treat. I haven't tried their sandwiches but they look tasty as well! read more

The breakfast sandwiches are delicious, on fresh bread, and even better with avocado and bacon.

A cute little cafe. Tried some type of mint limeade and the boy got the raspberry lime rickey. Both drinks were good. Just a little overwhelming with the lime (but that's just my personal preference/I should have known what I was getting myself into). And got two pastries to go along with it - something with marshmallows and again, very sweet (but, that's already a given). Shall be back on a sweet tooth. read more

Forge is an exemplar of the sub-par cafe scene in Boston/Camberville. It's very clear from the moment you walk in that what you're paying for is real estate. This place is gigantic, and empty, and full of hipster 'decorations' that make you feel like you're searching through the dregs of an estate sale. There's a lot of things on the menu, and I imagine some of them are good, but my experience was not. I ordered a small iced chai latte. $5.04. Frankly, that is too expensive for any chai latte -- but especially this one. It was very watery, not milky at all, weakly sweetened, and tasted like bitter, astringent water. Not a single spice was discernible, let alone of mixture of spices. You'd be better off going to any grocery store, buying a box of Oregon Chai, and mixing it with ice and milk at home -- seriously, that would be way better. I only had $5 cash, but again, it was $5.04. In most places, the cashier would have just called it even -- here, the cashier just stared at my as though I had asked for $10,000 dollars or all the tea in China. I even got a disgruntled look when I went to pay with my card. Tldr: Expensive, weak tea, meh decor. You can definitely do better. read more

Tasty and inexpensive compared to other high-end options. I had a huge breakfast of multiple breads, jams, butter and an egg for under $8. The baked goods look incredible. A great place to meet a friend, colleague or to work. There is an ice cream shop next door that is highly tempting... read more

Love the atmosphere, fantastic coffee, and delicious food options. I ordered the Cobb salad with white wine vinaigrette dressing- so delicious and super generous portions. This is a great place to study, work, or catch up with a friend. read more

I really want to like Forge. The veggie burger is good and the ice cream is tasty. Unfortunately the prices are a bit absurd for salads that don't have much in them and the staff can't be trusted with ANY customizations (watch out food allergy folks). Also, I get that the industrial chic look favors a concrete floor, but my daughter left looking like a coal miner. It wouldn't hurt to clean up once in a while. Forge, if you're listening please train the staff and clean the floor so I can up your rating! read more

The cardamom latte was absolutely out of this world! I can't wait to go back. The hearth breakfast sandwich was also tasty, but a tad bit greasy. Despite both being amazing, I'm giving only 4 stars because the price is a little steep. That being said, I really do recommend it! I liked the vibe and everything looked delicious. read more

The ice coffee is delicious, and I love their vegetable curry savory pastry. Their prices are a bit steep for sandwiches but overall a good cafe. read more

Phenomenal pies and exceptional service. I've enjoyed grabbing a coffee and working on my laptop at Forge a number of times, but it was my recent experience that prompted this review. I had heard their pies were excellent, but I came in to find that Forge normally only stocks them occasionally for the holidays. Still, Forge's manager Shaun followed up with me via email and was kind enough to put in a special order for me for two pies (Apple & Pecan), which were phenomenal. They were boxed and ready for me to pickup and the whole process was a breeze. read more

Stopped by the other night for a little dessert and was surprised by how good some of the flavors of the ice cream were. Definitely a recommendation for a late night craving. read more

Love this place. Their vegetarian blt with BBQ mayo is my go-to sandwich but lately I've been trying their seasonal galettes, which are amazing. Make sure you save room for a chocolate chip cookie. It's the best in the area. read more

I don't typically feel motivated to leave reviews, but had Force Ice Cream for the first time tonight and was blown away on all fronts. Had a brownie sundae and the first thing that struck me was the price ($7) which is incredibly reasonable for the size/quality/setting. The ice cream was delicious and creamy, the toppings were generous. The ambience there is really fun and old school ice cream shoppe, complete with glass sundae bowl and vintage gum dispensers on the side. Great service too. Somehow the opening of this place slipped under my radar even though I only live a few streets away, but definitely my new favorite ice cream spot in the area (sorry Gracie's!). read more

Great bread, food, ambiance. It's great and I'm so glad there's a nice bakery and café walking distance from my place.

We live within a few blocks of Forge so we were really excited when it opened up. Unfortunately, we're not too impressed. The coffee is good but the food we've had is mediocre at best (except for the bread which was great). Only worth it if you're in a bind, need a coffee, and don't want to walk to porter or union to get it. read more

Food and baked goods are generally very good. Double espresso on ice definitely lacked power. Weak. But overall prices are getting to be too high. And the $4 dollar brownie? Quality is good. Value for money could be a lot better. read more

A cup of tea cost $7. It didn't appear to contain gold or precious metals. They steep it for you, so you can't make that $7.00 last for more than one cup of lightly-flavored water. read more

At 11 am on a Saturday Forge was busy but not too crowded, there is lots of seating which eliminates having to hover to get a seat which is always nice, another bonus - parking in a small lot outside. We were greeted by friendly baristas, got an Americano, Latte, english muffin and yogurt parfait. All were great and the service was quick. I will be back. read more

Excellent café and bakery. Nicely executed latte and a French loaf that challenges Hi Rise. Great space, WiFi. Opens at 7 AM for our trips out of town. read more

This place is unjustifiably expensive; very expensive. Grilled cheese $6, hot chocolate $4.5, etc. I paid $10 for a small sandwich with hummus and a few veggies inside, nothing special. Maybe the price worth it if you plan to sit there all day and work, but if you just look for a place to get breakfast or lunch, there are much better alternatives. The only reason I'm giving them 3 stars is because they do have a few interesting things on their menu, including bread that looks pretty good (didn't try), and the location (there aren't much around). We're a family of four and on the weekends we like having breakfast out, but we're not coming back to this place. read more

I love Forge. The staff is friendly and the food is really yummy. Only comments are: 1) It is too cold! It's like a big, cold warehouse with cement floors. I know it must be tough to heat in the winter but brrr. 2) Sometimes it feels a bit too dance party-ish with the music. There is some nice music conducive to studying sometimes, and then sometimes the music is a bit too loud to hear yourself think. read more