REALLLY good ice cream and REALLY good empanadas. It's rare you find a place that does both. I…read moreliked the Ecuadorian things for sale around the shop, and some of the food that they had seemed nice and authentic. The prices are reasonable, and I like the vibe enough to support them whenever I'm around. Service is really nice, very quick, and provides honest reviews of their products when I didn't know what to order. I am greatly looking forward to eating here again!

Lavender tea here is pure lavender buds and the most amazing lavender drink I've had (and I've…read moretried many!). No dairy or sweetener additions needed! I love the smoothies - no sweetener and delicious with just real fruit and your choice of yogurt or milk. Very dog friendly with self-serve Milk Bones at the counter. Service has always been great - friendly and providing tips and extras like smoothie bonuses beyond what filled the cup.

We ordered the Ube Mochalatto with Banana Brûlée cold foam and Ube Mochalatto with Ube cold foam…read moreand a sesame donut (not pictured). Everything is a 10/10, great flavor, serving size & presentation! We also got to sample their new homemade ice cream! We will definitely come back and if you're in the area make sure to stop by! Big thanks to Jay for the amazing hospitality.

I got the ube iced latte and it was the perfect level of sweet and is incredible…read more I want to open ice cream shop and I asked for some type. I'm also received some amazing advice and really love the vibe of the place and how friendly the owner is!!

It's a very cute cafe…read more Unfortunately, the food was really bad. The Earl Gray latte was flavorless -- barely more than hot water. The egg and cheese on a bagel... That would be a below average grocery store bagel. And together, it was almost $15 after tax. Although the service is friendly, it tipped into too obsequious territory for me, so it doesn't get a pity upgrade either. Way better options in the area.

Great little cafe in Somerville! I was amazed to walk in and see a huge list of delicious latte…read moreflavors. I decided to order the French toast latte and it was delicious. I especially liked how it wasn't overly and artificially sweet. They also had a variety of breakfast options such sandwiches, bagels, and muffins. I went with the croissant egg and cheese sandwich, which was the perfect way to start my day. The cafe has some seating inside and a few tables outside when the weather is nice. Coffees and food also come out super quick which is a huge plus!

Definitely one of my fav spots in Davis sq. to quietly hangout and get some work done…read more The coffee is always great, the vibes are always relaxing and lots of seating if you avoid the crazy high footfall time. The people are always smiling and although dogs are not allowed but they do let you in with your buddy for picking up orders. That's a plus for me as I mostly will order coffee for pickup when am there with my doggo. Woohoo...

I visit the area often and have stopped by Diesel every now and then for a drink or a quick lunch…read moreand never really had an issue. I've even popped into the photobooth on a quiet day, which was a fun experience. Today I ordered ahead and found a seat near the back. I went up to the pickup counter a few minutes before the estimated pickup time and watched as people got their orders. A few minutes after my pickup time when the rush died down a little (order status was still pending), I still didn't hear my name or see my strawberry lemonade and bagel sandwich on the counter so I checked in with an employee. I gave them my name and the employee gestured to a hot latte. It obviously wasn't my order so I asked again if there was an order for Deborah and again, the employee rather impatiently insisted that the latte was mine. I had to clarify my name again before they finally took a look at a bagel that had been sitting right in front of them. They didn't even apologize and said something about someone else taking my strawberry lemonade before finally making me my drink. My drink was good but my sandwich was lukewarm. Weird interaction that left a bad taste. I've never had a strong reason to come back to Diesel but I now have a reason to stay away.

I really enjoyed my coffee at George Howell in Cambridge. I know this coffee chain well, but I…read moredecided to go try their Cambridge location - and I loved it! It's located inside an adorable bookstore, giving it a different vibe to other branches. The ambience and the decor is so beautiful, and really makes the coffee drinking experience so much better. The servers were lovely, and the menu had many options to choose from. I'm really glad I decided to come here!

A lovely little coffee shop located inside perhaps the cutest bookstore I've ever seen. I had an…read moreiced coffee and my friend a matcha. She also had a breakfast sandwich and I had a delish glazed pastry with pecans on top. I definitely recommend stopping in and hanging a while, perhaps while flipping thru the pages of your newly purchased book.

Super cute spot! Entering, it smells like freshly-ground coffee. Hard to find a seat on the weekend…read morebecause it's so good. Even a simple toast is next-level tasty here.

I came here on a whim and arrived to a small line but crowded cafe. They had their menus high up on…read morethe walls with traditional coffee beverages, tea, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and a yogurt menu. I was sad to not see any specialty coffee/lattes. Although, the iced coffee and cold brew were good. The breakfast sandwich was the star of the show though, the Egg & Feta sandwich was perfectly balanced with greens, feta, fluffy egg and delicious bread. I was happy to see they had a few tables outside because inside was crowded and I was there alone and didn't want to take up an entire indoor table.

This cafe is located inside Lesley college and they sell coffee, teas, smoothies, breakfast items,…read morepastries, and seasonal items (matcha, cider, and pumpkin latte). It's attached to Porter Square Bookstore so naturally there's some bookshelves inside the store. They are plants and some antique items as decoration. There's also a fridge on the side with grab and go items (kombucha, juice, salad) and a shelf by the cash register that sells snacks (popcorn, jerky, Pocky). I went on a Friday afternoon and the cafe was nearly full with patrons, including some working on laptops. I got the King Crimson tea which was pretty good. It was tart with a floral taste. This cafe has more personality than the usual Starbucks. I enjoyed my tea and went to the bookstore to browse.

I placed a mobile order on a Tuesday night and it was fulfilled on time and with friendly service…read more There were plenty of tables available to sit at and I loved the cozy bookstore ambiance. I ordered The Imprint, which is an egg and cheese sandwich with chili crisp mayo on focaccia. I overall really enjoyed my sandwich with the small caveat that it was pretty greasy. The chili crisp mayo was delightful and the cheese (cheddar?) was flavorful. Egg was not runny but the yolk was still jammy, which is how I like it. I'll definitely be back to try more of their offerings!

Couldn't be a sweeter nook: community art, vinyl, knit night, live music, and the down to earth…read moreexcellence in service Cambridge is known for. The pride and care shines in the food and the faces.

Tilde is a nice cozy neighborhood spot! Truly a iykyk kinda spot. Their staff are always very sweet…read more& welcoming. They make pleasant conversation with customers and are always in a lovely mood. I generally love their lattes! They always do a great job making them not too sweet. If you're feeling experimental, their homemade lavender syrup is divine. Their croissants are decent but would taste much better slightly warmed. They sometimes taste as if they've been out for too long. Otherwise for the drinks & cozy vibes, I would definitely recommend them giving them a visit.

Always buzzing. Always met with smiles from behind the counter. The people are super nice, the…read morecoffee is always great and a bunch of stuff happens all the time around them. Just a few days back, loungy vibes was provided by a local dj. Need a coffee in porter sq? Stop by.

Zing is unlike any other café. It's a 3-in-1 experience. A three-fer if you will. Up front, it's a…read morebustling café with communal tables of all sizes (think Barnes & N. vibes)- people sip, chat and type away. Keep walking and it transforms into a bookstore and beyond that, you'll notice small vintagey stalls selling clothing, jewelry and tchotchkes. We stopped by over Labor Day weekend while in town helping our kid furniture shop for her second apartment (the first one was a disaster back in May). My kid went for an iced coffee with almond milk and I had the Mexican hot chocolate. The texture was spot on, but the heavy hand with allspice or nutmeg ended up overpowering the chocolate itself. Service is nice though.

Okay -- it's time for me to review the S*nk. It's been a long time coming…read more I am both terrified and in love with the baristas at the S*nk. They don't like me and I'm a people pleaser which is a toxic combo but I think that's what you pay for at the S*nk. You also pay for the sometimes good but often kind of bad music that they play into the S*nk seating area which is lit with a red light? Kind of makes you feel like a rotisserie chicken which I guess is kinda cool. I like their drink names, so fun. Cinny Vanilly is so fun to say but a little foolish when you have to say it out loud. The best drink is probably the Hot Karl (but cold!). The Lucy in the Chai was just okay (the chai part is not great) and the Soylent Green was also just okay. I honestly think I subtracted one star because I know if I applied to be a barista here I would not get the job.

The Rez is the best coffee shop in the world. Great staff. Great life. Lucy in the chairead more