I really love biking and always pass by Kickstand on my journeys down the minuteman. I knew that I had to come visit one day just for Kickstand and I finally was able to do it when the crowd died down for the colder months. Unfortunately, I don't think it was worth the hype. I think great concept, but execution wasn't quite there. And maybe I just got unlikely with the item I ordered. I got the breakfast wrap which was an assortment of roasted veggies (think squash, broccoli, eggs) in the wrap. This was certainly unorthodox, but I wasn't opposed to it. I didn't really read much into it so I kind of was expecting a breakfast burrito, but got a pleasant surprise since I do like roasted veggies as well. The problem is that there was not much flavor to it and it left a lot to be desired. I think they could have done a lot more with it. Despite being underwhelmed, I will probably come here again and try something else. I just can't when their spot on the minute man is perfect and they are willing to push the envelope on breakfast wraps. So I'm hoping to up this rating one day! read more

What a wonderful place! Kiko is the best! Wonderful oatmeal, pastries, toast, molasses cookies, hummus. Good outdoor seating for you and your pet. Relaxed, in a good way, staff. Definitely give it a try. Outside of the Noon rush hour is the best. read more

Awesome stop along minuteman bike path for a bite and a coffee. Breakfast sandwich and wrap were real tasty as was the coffee. Pumpkin muffin was amazing too. Great spot to sit under the trees and relax. read more

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I've been here a few times in the past and thought it was tasty which is why I'm skewing towards 4stars . Can't remember what I got previously but this time I got Beet and goat cheese salad with chicken - simple, fresh and tasty. Didn't love the chicken, it was a little rubbery and was under seasoned. But there's a good amount of it and it's not unpalatable, just not super good. Thai chicken soup - tasty basic soup, nothing super interesting but again fresh and tasty. Raspberry bar - rather underwhelming didn't have a strong raspberry taste nor did the bar part have any good texture or flavor. Generally very mid experience this time but I know I've enjoyed their sandwiches in the past. read more

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Conveniently situated right along the Minutemen Trail, Kickstand is a great option if you need some fuel before/after/during your bike ride (they have bike stands right outside). We came on the early side of a rainy Sunday morning and was pleased to find only a small line - though the place started filling up quickly as soon as we finished. My cousin and I split the smoked salmon breakfast bagel and the Deluxe egg sandwich. - The salmon bagel: 7.5/10. Everything bagel was better than expected and I loved the top and bottom coverage, as well as the additions of tomato and cucumber. My only gripe was not a lot of smoked salmon but overall, not bad. - Deluxe egg sandwich: 10/10. Absolute must-order!! The egg was a frittata with spinach, mushrooms, and onions, and had this silky, tender, almost pudding texture. Loved the brioche bread they used, which held everything together well, and the addition of the thin sausage patty. Next time, I'd get this with bacon. The other pastries looked great. They provide an assortment of sauces to add to your food but I didn't see those until too late. Service was super friendly, and our food came out fast. read more

Kickstand Cafe - Smoked salmon bagel - Cafes Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

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We got two steak sandwiches ($15 each). Each sandwich had two small pieces of steak on a roll with a little spinach, cheese, and sauce. It tasted okay but definitely not worth $15. read more

Grossest, saddest, over $5 avocado toast I've ever encountered. This is probably half an avocado! Don't get me started on the 7-grain bread--it was cold and soggy-- and I love multigrain. Staff was friendly and chai was OK, but it sucks to open your order down the road and see this :/ read more

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I ordered food to go, and it took 30 minutes (10 minutes longer than stated), which is ok since it was busy, except that the soup and salad are both premade - the bag didn't have any utensils, and the salad dressing that was only filled halfway. The chicken in the salad was tough and some discolored. This is probably the worst lunch I've even gotten from here. read more

I really enjoyed the service and cozy atmosphere of this cafe, they were really friendly and it has a warm homey feel. It's a nice spot to grab a cold brew and sit near the high stool seating area, bring your laptop and get a lot of work done. read more

I just love the coffee here and I am a home roaster. They also have gluten free bread if you ask for avocado toast. Great way to end a 20 mile bike ride on the minuteman. read more

Love this place. Born and bred In Arlington, located in the Center of town at the entrance to the Minuteman Bikeway. Creative, tasty healthy menu for breakfast and lunch, excellent selection of bakery tr. Every kind of all natural hot and iced cafe drinks you'd expect and a varied selection of healthy beverages and smoothies. of choices for read more

Kickstand's an Arlington staple. Centrally located at a bike path ingress and the center of town, it's a pretty popular spot. Overall vibe wise, it gives that cozy cold weather coffee shop-- earth tones, black and white photographs, and well-loved wooden tables. When it comes to drinks, they're the best latte I've found in the suburbs. Syrups are mixed really well with the frothed milk so you don't need to worry about getting a wad of sugar at the bottom of your drink. When it comes to food, I'm a big fan of the bagel sandwich and the chicken pesto panino-- both are great! Whether you're aiming to catch up with friends or study for hours, this is a great spot to be. read more

The food is delicious. The service is excellent. One can eat inside or outside. They do have heaters so one can still eat outside on chilly days. read more

I adore this place and the availability with outdoor seating! The baked goods are amazing and the service was quick! read more

Kickstand Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

This has become our favorite breakfast or brunch spot. Nourishing and delicious food. Terrific staff! Great spot to get a "kid fix" and a "dog fix" for seniors who have cats and grand children who do not live nearby. read more

Awesome cafe for a nice coffee break or a pit stop while biking. They have a wide variety of things : coffee, tea, sandwiches, other lunch foods, pastries, muffins, cookies. They also have vegan items in each category that are well indicated. They have plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors. The outdoor seating is well shaded from trees and parasols. Would definitely recommend to others!!! read more

Kickstand Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Perfect pit stop for breakfast right off the Minute Man, with typical cafe breakfast/lunch offerings. Friendly fast counter service. Coffee was good, breakfast sandwich was filling. The egg included is cooked in a souffle style, similar to Flour's egg sandwich, and the brioche bun was buttery and warm. I got a lunch sandwhich to go (chicken salad) and it was just OK. Lots of natural light inside with plenty of seating both indoor and outdoor. read more

A good place to stop in for coffee and a sandwich. When I went, most tables were taken, but there were a few empty ones. The staff is very friendly, and I felt that I could ask questions about the menu since I had never been there before. They also have lots of laminated menus at different spots in the café so you can take a look before ordering. The egg sandwich deluxe and probably the basic egg sandwich come on a brioche bun- they are premade egg patties in the shape of a muffin. I would prefer fresh eggs, but I'm sure with the volume that they do here it's hard to cook to order. The egg sandwich wasn't too expensive so I would get it again in a pinch, especially because it's the right portion for breakfast or lunch for me since I don't want to ruin my dinner. read more

This was my first time at Kickstand and I found it while running an errand in Arlington. Breakfast was yummy. We had breakfast sandwiches and shared a chocolate chunk scone. read more

Kickstand Cafe - Breakfast sandwich - Cafes Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Kickstand is great for a quick pickup order or to sit outside and enjoy the nice weather. I like the roasted chicken sandwich and iced chai latte read more

The service is a disaster. Waited this morning 50min for 2 simple coffees and 2 egg and cheese (small) sandwich (still wondering where the cheese was). This place changed and not in good. No gesture no apologies for this poor service. It is the last time. read more

I liked the lemonade I ordered. I liked the service and ambiance. Had a community feel. Close to the Minuteman Bike Path and Spy Pond. read more

Kickstand Cafe - View of main entrance from the shaded outdoor tables - Cafes Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

As always, welcoming staff, delicious breakfast sandwich (splurge for the "deluxe" you'll thank me), and soothing vibe. Our little gem in Arlington Center! read more

I don't like writing less than positive reviews, but had a bad experience here with staff calling my choice of order "gross" to my face. Food was decent but this place would definitely benefit from having more oversight over their very young staff. read more

I love this place and go all the time. Their order ahead works great. The chai latte and matcha latte are among my favorite. I love the owner or manager who is so friendly! read more

Lunch was tasty! There were a lot of people sitting outside when I came to pick up the order. Quick- with separate pick-up and ordering lines outside. My salad was delicious- fresh beets, walnuts, and goat cheese were great toppings. The others got the mozzarella tomato pesto panini, and a Caesar salad with a little container of chicken, which they said were good. Someone also got a cold brew with oat milk, which she said was really good. read more

It's gotten very pricey of late; tea and cookies, $8.00+. Really? Also, please remove all identity politics signs, they are starting to upset people. read more

fantastic community gem. it is time to bump up the quality of pastries if possible! the man who works the patio is wonderful ! read more

Love that their theme is aligned with their location - right off the minuteman (bike) trail and the great options they have on their menu. Stayed here for a couple hours in the afternoon doing some work and I appreciated how there were always customers flowing in and out, but it never felt too full/packed. They also seem to have a decently busy takeout/order-ahead service and a small parking lot! Food wise, I tried their lentil salad (which was served in a very COVID-friendly container) and really enjoyed it. Can't wait to try their drinks next time! read more

This is a cute bikers cafe at the start of the Minuteman Bikeway on the Arlington side. It's takeout only, but they have a large patio area. The service is fast and there is ample space on the bike stands. read more

Kickstand Cafe - B3 Toscanini ice cream - Cafes Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Kickstand is one of those businesses I've been going to for years and felt I needed to update my review. This morning, right after the Omicron surge peak I needed some non-chemically processed decaf coffee. It's my one vice. Yes, I'm truly boring. Case in point, I was actually excited to see they have finally (after YEARS) opened their doors for ordering and picking up inside. When I got inside to order there was my favorite Kickstand employee Kiko. She is like a ray of sunlight and you are guaranteed a good day if she serves you your morning brew. I did notice there's no indoor eating YET. But don't worry, there's outdoor seating with heaters available (if you dare). With a windchill of -3f there were actually five people sitting out there. It is not an exaggeration when people call New Englanders "hardy." Oh yeah also did I mention their sandwiches, soups and fresh rolls are delish? Well they are. read more

Kickstand Cafe - Kickstand right after Omicron surge peak. They are open to order and pick up inside. Outdoor seating with heaters available (if you dare). - Cafes Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Food is great parking is sometimes very hard. I like their open seating area. Recommend for lunch or a coffee.

I'm sad to write this review, as I've been looking forward to trying Kickstand Cafe for a long time and finally had the chance to try it today, and every single item ordered was truly just... not good. I placed a large order to get the chance to try a bunch of things. We tried two different sandwiches - the hummus veggie and the smoked turkey - cookies, coffee, and the fresh rolls they are famous for. The fresh rolls were very bland. The peanut sauce was nice but it was like dipping something that had only texture and no flavor into sauce, which made for a really unpleasant eating experience. The sandwiches were also bland and unpleasant to eat. The hummus was very thick and the vegetables didn't provide enough relief from the pastiness combined with the cold bread it was served on. My boyfriend had half of the turkey sandwich not realizing I had ordered out and when I told him where I got it he said "oh good. My respect for you is going back up a bit, I thought you made this and I was like 'wow she's really trying some weird stuff' and I didn't want to hurt your feelings and tell you how bad it was..." The cookies, while large, did not merit their $3.25 price tag each. They were not good. The oatmeal raisin was very bland, thick and pasty yet dry and the outside was dry and dull as opposed to crackly/shiny as a good oatmeal cookie should be. It was cloyingly sweet and tasted like there was no salt used to bring out any flavors or balance the dull sweetness. The chocolate chip tasted like there was nutmeg in it and was also thick and pasty/eggy/cakey yet tough. I guess the coffee was okay but it had a chalky texture. Sadly nothing we ordered got fully consumed. We made it through a few bites/sips of each thing and had to throw it all in the trash. It was not only disappointing because this was a place that looked so good that I looked forward to trying for so long, but also because that was a hefty $40 tab to try everything. I'm glad to see so many other reviewers love the food, but it also left me feeling like I was insane because the experience I had was such a polar opposite. To each their own, I suppose, and they will have no shortage of business in their location on the bike path! read more

This place satisfied my bagel craving! Wow, the bagels that they get are top tier. Soft, airy, and TONS of everything topping. The sandwiches themselves were also absolutely amazing. The cucumbers and tomatoes on the lox provided the perfect relief and crunch from the salty cream cheese and salmon. The delux egg sandwich was airy, cheesy, and simply delicious. To use a frittata as an egg is genius. The only adjustment that I would make is the option to add ketchup or sriracha, that would bring it over the top. read more

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Kickstand makes a great cold brew and solid lattes! I love that you can add honey or maple syrup, too. The big chocolate chip cookie was also excellent - a little crisp on the edges, but thicccc and soft in the center. I walk the Minuteman bikeway all the time, so it's an awesome pit stop. Things can get busy on the weekends, but the online order and pickup system is efficient. read more

We visited Kickstand Cafe because it was the only place in Arlington that was open on July 4. It's a nice little cafe with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and a decent menu. I got a corned beef sandwich on rye and my girlfriend got a smoked salmon bagel. They were both tasty, but the value is just not there. I paid over $9 for a disappointingly small sandwich, and my girlfriend's bagel looked equally small. A good place to stop along the Minuteman Trail for a quick bite or drink, but... don't come here if you are really hungry! read more

This was a cute little spot for us to have lunch on such a beautiful day. The ordering process was simple and efficient and it was pretty easy to grab a spot in the sun. We got the breakfast sandwich with mushroom and spinach, bagel w/locs and the French Lentil salad. We pretty much enjoyed everything and even opted to get another egg sandwich because it was so yummy. We also ordered the ginger lemonade which was lovely and hit the spot on this warm and sunny day. Will definitely check out this place again! read more

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Quaint little café with nice outdoor seating. I would recommend this restaurant for breakfast or brunch. The staff were incredibly friendly and prompt. I would recommend going early as they were low on certain items by mid day. The board game and book shelf was a great touch and encouraged social interactions instead of everyone looking at their phones. read more

I love this place. If you sit outside after lunch, you can sit there as long as you want, long after closing. Be kind, fold your chairs and cafe table and put them where the other chairs and table are. The food is carefully made and very good. They use fair trade / equal exchange (I forget which certification they use) products, so everything is ethically sourced. I'm not a fan of the vietnamese spring rolls. However, friends who like vietnamese spring rolls say that the spring rolls here are wonderful. I love their hot chai and grilled cheese sandwiches. Their Ruben is really good. So is the Thai chicken soup. You won't go wrong with whatever you order. The neighborhood has 3 obvious cafes. This is the pick of the litter. read more

Love. just love. I'll try to keep this one short. Solid espresso drinks, friendly service, really good bagels, and a parking lot?! Yes, please. Recommended for morning fuel run, afternoon pick me ups and general testing of how much caffeine is really too much? fun Of course there's bike parking too and water bowl on porch makes me think puppies ok on porch with leash. read more

Kickstand Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts