We were given a gift card to the Pressed Cafe, so that is what brought us in to try the cafe. We were surprised that it took us twice to drive around the lot before we could find a parking spot. Once inside we were greeted right away and seated immediately by the friendly bartender at the front bar area. He was very helpful and not pushy. The menu was much larger than I thought it would be. Once we were ready to order the bartender came over and took our order. The food came out very quickly even though the restaurant seemed pretty full. We both thought the food was very good. We did not buy any of their pastries but they looked very good in the display cases in the rear of the cafe. I would recommend this cafe and we plan to visit again in the future. read more

Have been ordering takeout from the Chelmsford location since it opened. The food has always been good. However, lately, it appears they can't get a to-go order correct for anything. I wrote to the store and to the corporate contact address after three orders were each missing something. They asked me to reply with the order numbers which I had on email confirmations. In my original email I totaled all the missing items and it came to approximately $15. Corporate replied I should have called the store directly and included a $5 coupon and the store replied asking me what they could do to make it right. I replied that re-imbursing me for the missing items would be a start and that a $5 coupon was an insult when I said I was missing $15 worth of items. That was the last I heard from both corporate and the store despite writing them several times stating I had not heard back from them. Interestingly, the next order was also missing an item. I called the store directly and they actually answered. I told them I was again missing an item and he asked what my order number on the receipt was. When I read it to him I mentioned it the missing item had a star next to it on the receipt and he laughed and said that was a reminder to the staff not to forget an item. He then said he saw my item sitting by itself on an assembly table. He then told me if I came back during certain hours and asked for him he'd give me two of the items. Didn't solve the problem. Corporate also said the store could deliver the missing item but that was not offered to me and I was not driving back at night. Pressed, your system doesn't work and you need to do better! I'm also still waiting for my now $17 worth of missing items that you still owe me. What really has me irritated is writing me back and saying that's not how they want the experience to be and asking what they could do and then having them completely ghost me despite several emails. I have also given them plenty of time to respond. If you don't mind paying for things you won't receive it's a great place, otherwise save your money for someplace that actually will give you what you've paid for. read more

(3 stars for night life only) Night life gets 3 stars because as a group it's hard to sit together, unless it's you and 2 friends in the drinking area. Seats and tables are bolted down, so we can't scoot tables/seats together. Came here with a party of 6. Beer came in room temperature glasses. No beer menu. It's what's on tap and you have to look at the taps and also ask the waitress/waiter what they have in bottles/cans. On the upside, I had the BBQ chicken sliders. Those were great! read more

Pressed Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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This Pressed Cafe location in Chelmsford is easily my favorite one. The spot is beautiful, clean, and super spacious compared to other locations I've been to. It has such a nice vibe whether you're eating in or grabbing food to go. Their portions are huge and the food is always fresh and delicious. My go-to is the eggplant parm bowl, and I love how accommodating they are with requests. The last time I ordered, I added a note asking to swap one grain for another and to include some extra hot sauce. A few minutes later, I actually got a call from an employee (I believe his name was Matt) just to confirm what I wrote. The fact that they called to check to make sure everything was to my liking was so incredibly kind. He was upbeat and friendly and made sure everything came out perfect. The service here is always VERY VERY FAST , the staff is great, and the food never disappoints. Definitely one of the best spots in Chelmsford. Sidenote, if you are a heat lover, their hot sauce is to die for. read more

Pressed Cafe - Eggplant Parm quinoa bowl (sub quinoa for farro) - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

How do these guys do it?!! The food is always fresh and delicious, the service is quick, and the staff is super friendly. The ambiance is lively yet cozy. It's our go-to spot for breakfast, lunch, or a coffee stop. Even when it's busy, everything runs smoothly and comes out fast -- consistently excellent!!!! read more

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I have been to a few of these Pressed locations, but I think I like this one the best. It has a bar area, so not typical a "take & go" like the others I have been at. It has the feel of a formal sit-down but also casual at the same time. You still order and get a number and sit. While they have an extensive menu, I always go to my favorite tuna melt. This time I got the tomato red pepper bisque as well. I was worried because generally not a fan of roasted red pepper but it worked very well - neither flavor overwhelmed the other. read more

Another great experience at Chelmsford Pressed! Great to see a favorite manager Drew there!! We were a party of nine and thankful Phil & Jenn set up two tables for us. It was great to see Victoria there as well! Pressed is the BEST!!! read more

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Hitting up the various Pressed Cafes in the area and impressed with them all so far, this one included! They all have such unique styles and designs while keeping the overall vibe between locations. The Chelmsford spot has a nice outside seating area with a few umbrellas. The inside is very open. There is a bar to your left when you first walk in, then some high top-booth tables along the right wall, other tables throughout, and some other crafty seating locations. The order station is in the way back, with another seating area that looked super comfy. The front area in my opinion could use a tad bit more lighting, but it wasn't too dark. I think I tried something different than my usual (the pressed) and got an iced chai to drink. There was a slight mixup with how the order was added (didn't ask for name and we didn't get our number) but everything came out perfect and as expected. One thing to note - the restroom at this location is very unique -- in the way back left past the ordering area, you'll find an open back room. It is an open concept, if you will, where there is a communal mirror and sink in the middle. Along the border wall are various "rooms" that each have a toilet and sink. So it's gender neutral, no designated men's/women's. It was very clean and an interesting concept. I always recommend pressed cafe and suggest if you're in the area to check this one out! read more

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The food was great as always, no surprise there. And the atmosphere in this location is outstanding: feels like a fancy, sit-down restaurant. But what really caught my attention was the staff. We had brief interactions with 4 or 5 employees, and every single one was personable, helpful, and upbeat. I have never had such a positive experience - so much so that I felt obligated to write a review about it. Well done, Chelmsford Pressed~! read more

Can always count on Pressed for an affordable tasty meal! SO MANY options to choose from on the menu. Every meal I've tried here is oozing with flavor and packed with quality ingredients. The portions are great too. Service is always fast and reliable. Every location I've been to is casual and has enough seating to dine in. I've ordered takeout only from this location, which offers a drive-thru. Will obviously keep coming to Pressed! read more

Pressed Cafe - Eggplant chicken parm panini - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

We work nearby and lunch here often. No matter what I order, it's always fresh and delicious. Never had a bad meal here, and every time I try something new, it's amazing! Harvest broth in the morning?? It's like a warm soup instead of coffee- you can taste beets and apples and all sorts of good things- but no chunks! So different, and surprisingly good. I love the Moroccan eggplant faro dish, as well as the Coconut curry with chicken and pita. If you have an adventurous palate and like trying new flavors, this is the place for you! read more

went there for a relatives b'day, my breakfast was cold, my wife's the same, the b'day person wouldn't eat what showed up, she said it wasn't vegan that she ordered. Our last visit (for lunch) was fine,maybe just a bad day for the kitchen? read more

They have good things here .. what gets me upset and it's happened SO MANY TIMES is they forget to add things (that the charge for) I got a rainbow Acai bowl .. these bowls come with lots of fruit , kiwi being the star of the bowl . I put no strawberry's cause sometimes they don't look great and I told them to put extra kiwi ($1.00 charge ) I got my bowl but it wasn't a rainbow it was missing my blueberries , and kiwi Another time I got a Smashburger from here for the burger to come out to smashed that it was crumbled when I opened it and very messy Then when you call to speak with the manager informing them that you didn't realize this until you came home the only thing they can do for you is have you drive all the way back so they can give you what you asked for they can't look into your account of wherever it was ordered to see if they can give you a coupon or anything this has happened so many times that you would think that I would be honored a coupon or something for all of the mistakes that they have made they might be little to them, but it's not to me Especially when you haven't eaten all day Expensive to forget things ? Do better plz and stop being so cheap Honor people with a coupon or something as a way of apologizing instead of saying "can you come back" cause what if someone can't ? read more

Food is great here. Before heading to work, I decided to order something small online. I ordered a small plain fries. As I drove up to the window. I was told to park in of the spots. 5 min lead to almost 20 min for an online order. 4 cars that came after me all got their food. No one came up and ask what I ordered or kept me updated. read more

Pressed Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Food was tasty and as advertised. Service was friendly. Online ordering was convenient and efficient. Definitely recommend l! read more

This cafe is the only place I've known in recent years that can do many things and be very good at all of them. I am not celiac, but I treat my intolerance like an allergy. So just keep that in mind. I don't think they have a dedicated fryer or area for gf. It's simultaneously a sit down experience, bar, full contact ordering, kiosk ordering, and drive thru coffee shop, juice pressery, and has a full HUGE amazing menu with interesting options. It has tastes for everyone for whatever mood you're in, and also accommodates gluten free, vegan & paleo diets. And the vibe in there is fresh and fun. Their wraps are giant (gluten free wraps are hard to find, let alone huge delicious ones), their coffee is as good as a specialty standalone shop, they've got To-go items and everything is customizable. The employees were friendly and personable (rare these days...I can say that as I used to work in the industry) and none of them seemed to be aggrieved at their job. It is a very well run machine. And they have good lemonade...not too sickly sweet. I got a middle eastern inspired wrap panini (I can't remember the name atm) that had chicken and all sorts of good stuff, subbed out the breaded eggplant for falafel (which is gf) and added pickled onions, side of the potato salad and extra side of the amla sauce, along with a lemonade that had mint added to it. So delicious. The thing was like 2 pounds. Yes I ate it all. Pumpkin pie decaf latte as well. Lemon blueberry bread was decent if you're used to gf/paleo things. And the ingredients seem to be very simple & genuinely "clean" for an operation of this size. I would say you're looking at approx $15-25 pp depending on what you get. Anyways I highly recommend this spot if you are gluten free and dairy free, and even people who aren't. You'll find something for everyone. I've been to at least 2 other Pressed locations, and I think about this place anytime I happen to be in NH. They're pretty consistent across the board in my experience. Very happy! read more

I only recently discovered this place, which is a couple miles from my office. Thank God I didn't know about it, as I'd be 20 lbs heavier! Have not had a single thing I haven't LOVED: steak, egg and cheese burrito, blueberry scone, bagel, green salad, fruit salad, balsamic pasta salad, ham and bacon sandwich...deeLISCIOUS! The drive thru is the icing in the cake! Love this place. read more

Pressed Cafe - Steak and egg burrito bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

Love this place in Chelmsford. Not Burlington ! !! Great food, the place was designed so well, nice outdoor space and indoor space, too. A variety of seating choices. Lovely bar area wonderful staff and quick service. I love coming here for breakfast and lunch as well. read more

Excellent mostly healthy food. Love the Dragon Bowl and Eggplant Parmigiana with Quinoa Bowl. Everyone can eat here - vegan, keto++.

As usual, Pressed has provided a quick, fresh hot meal. Everytime we are heading there I say to myself "try something different today" but as soon as I see the menu I go back to my favorite item-the vegan Jaffa salad. It is the best salad around this area! The kale and romaine mix is always fresh and crispy-no matter the season. The Jaffa salad includes tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles and chick peas; but the best part is the Matbukha which is like a fermented tomato sauce/salsa. It is delicious!!!! It is served with their house made schug-a spicy cilantro paste. The vegan option includes Impossible patties. My husband got the vegan red dragon bowl which is served with roasted tofu and includes fresh pineapple and mushrooms as well as sautéed kale. Everyone is always friendly there. The only downside from this visit was that it was chilly a bit no matter where we sat-we moved twice. We could not avoid the blowers. But I wouldn't let this stop me from coming. Next time extra layers! read more

Pressed Cafe - Vegan Red Dragon Bowl - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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We ordered lunch for a corporate event through the catering department. We had many missing items: napkins, utensils, sauces and sides. We also ordered pasta sides that were all replaced with salad sides. Sandwiches were ordered with names for easy distribution. Unfortunately, the sandwiches were labeled with abbreviations created by Pressed, illegible, making us open each item to identify what it was . It was embarrassing to us as we hosted a few customers during the event . I did call the catering manager to give feedback and the response was " next time we will do better" . I don't think there will be a next time . read more

These people go out of their way to offer us a back area to meet monthly and are very attentive delivering our food to our table so we can enjoy our friends company. Thank you to the staff of Pressed Cafe! read more

Their Rainbow Açaí bowls are delicious and have a generous portion of a rainbow collection of delicious fruit! A healthy option and a nice way to cool down on a hot day! Service here is always excellent...fast, accurate and friendly. read more

The vibe here is really nice. So nice in fact, that we ended up having a conversation for almost 5 hours! I got the ghost pepper chicken sandwich, which was not bad. The chicken itself was pretty dry, but the ghost pepper sauce was really good. The guava-rita was also a fruity, sour, and sweet cocktail that I enjoyed twice this night. However, I woke up with a headache the next day, so I don't know how I feel about that. Overall, it's a pretty good place. read more

Pressed Cafe - Ghost pepper chicken sandwich - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

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Large parking lot, beautiful cafe. Ample seating area with outdoor seating area. The panini was delicious!!! It could have used a bit more of press, but still very good. The poutine was very tasty and a good portion served. We were very happy!! read more

they didn't give me any drinks until i asked after 20 minutes. food was cold. not recommended

Presses cafe in Chelmsford, Newton and Burlington, MA are my favorite. Their foodie amazing and staff so polite. read more

One of our favorite goto places. Delicious and flavor packed food with so many vegan, non vegetarian and gluten free options. Their breads are fresh and no one can beat the sauces! Beautiful ambience, so good for a cafe. Classy yet casual with good crowd. Service is 10/10 - very friendly staff and ordering is convenient where you order at the counter and they bring it to you on the table. My favorite picks - Chipotle chicken sandwich Fire cracker chicken burrito (if you enjoy spicy) Halva tahini latte ( must try) read more

Outstanding sandwich, potato salad & cookie. Nice waitstaff, comfy spot. A jewel in the rough I would say! Great vegan menu here too. read more

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This location is either hit or miss, depending on who is working and what I order. Some of their food makes me incredibly sick shortly after eating; while other menu items do not bother me but come out just being average, nothing great. Example: food isn't hot, panini's are burnt, chicken is tough, drinks are over-filled with ice when I request light ice, etc. I keep giving them a try thinking maybe this time will be different, but again today (6/7) I got sick immediately after having breakfast there, so I've re-learned my lesson and I'm going to move on from Pressed. read more

This place is just immaculate. I go to the Newton one often but first time here.. Incredibly consistent. Super friendly and efficient staff. Ultra fast food production. Always crazy busy but people don't linger and there's usually always a seat. WELL RUN OPERATION!!! read more

Loved this place, had a soup - tomato basil yum, and a Reuben panini and split it with my gal. We also got a peanut butter coffee smoothie..this was the best! This pressed cafe is upscale and offers drinks. Great atmosphere, order at the counter and your food comes up to the table quickly. Parking was a bit tough at rush hour but well worth it. We will be back. read more

Love this place. Great for lots of options, healthy food, that comes quickly. We got the mango passion fruit smoothie, Asian Mandarin Miri, and L.A Steak n Egg for around $40. read more

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Pressed is a gem of a restaurant located by all of the office buildings in Chelmsford. With tons of space inside, convenient drive through, alcohol (!), coffee, various customizable sandwiches and bowls, this place is so impressive. An awesome lunch or breakfast spot! read more

Pressed Cafe - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

We had a very busy weekend volunteering for PMC in Sturbridge. As we returning to our home in Maine we started looking for a place for a lunch. We did not want to stop for fast food or a sit down restaurant. In my search Pressed Cafe popped up and the menu looked promising. What a WONDERFUL surprise with the perfect lunch, tasty sandwiches, potato salad reminiscent of a summer picnic, and finished with a chocolate chip cookie. Not only was the food good but friendly staff (especially the young man who took our order as I changed my mind midway), and CLEAN restrooms. Give it a try, we're glad we did. read more

Pressed Cafe - Outside seating if you rather not sit inside. - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Chelmsford, Massachusetts

My sister picked up food for us. They gave us the wrong food (real meat instead of vegetarian) no offer of refund. Wha really bothered me was that they took the old food back over the counter, food which I had brought home already, which I find disgusting. read more

I ate at the one in Burlington a few years ago and thought I'd give the Chelmsford one a try. Easily one of the worst sandwiches (the Bridge) I've ever had in my life! The chicken was overcooked and it was tasteless. I couldn't even finish it! My husband got a bowl which he liked. It came with a piece of bread that was delicious. We didn't go in, so I don't know if they sell bread (like Panera). I won't be returning. read more

My family and I are really very attached to this place due to the recipes, suppliers, cooks, and *many* wonderful employees; however, there are a few opportunities for improvement. Our last two to-go experiences were kinda disappointing. My husband has twice ordered "no cheese" and ended up with *all the cheese*. On my last visit, I drove back, and they charged me to remake the sandwich. This time, I didn't bother; I take some responsibility for not checking before driving home after a full day of work, but for a long time, I did not have to. I don't know if it's the staff training or a software issue between what gets entered in the system and what gets printed out, but this seems like it should be avoidable. read more

I've been to the location in Burlington a few times. I adore the Bridge panini. It is grilled chicken, mozzarella, pesto and a balsamic reduction on ciabatta then squished together into melty goodness. What could be bad? Pure perfection on bread. I drove by the Chelmsford location a few weeks ago and made a mental note to stop in. I drove by again today and needed dinner, so why not? The space is stunning. You walk in to a full on bar to the left where I could sit sipping on a smoothie or fresh juice for hours. Everything is painted this indigo/grey blue with pops of caramel browns. On the right are bunch of high tops that were populated with groups of teenagers. To the left are some tables in a cozy alcove. Keep walking to the back and there is a counter for ordering. I got my Bridge panini and a few other things. I was told my wait was going to be about 15 minutes. I made my way over to another alcove with some tables and chairs and what looked to be the perfect couches for taking a nap after indulging in some tea and cookies. The caramel accents follow through onto some mid century modern chairs. These were just right and I settled in for my wait. Less than ten minutes later, my name was being called. Before I could even get over to the counter, one of the workers actually brought my order over to me. I am walking with a cane so that bit of kindness is very much appreciated! I was out the door so quickly that it didn't register that I should have tipped. Manager at this Pressed location, you have assembled an amazing and thoughtful team. I'll be back soon if for nothing else than to leave an extra tip. Oh, and for one of those Spring Fling smoothies or an agua fresca. Notables: - There is a really nice patio with umbrellas. - They have a drive-through! I wonder if you can place an order online and pickup through the window or if you need to go inside? Inquiring minds. - In a very nice option for the suburbs, this place is open until 10:00 PM every night. You heard me: Ten. Pea. Emm. Woot! Enough of a review, I am off to tuck into my panini. Peace out. I accidentally posted this review to the Nashua location and just noticed so I moved to the Chelmsford page. Oops. I wanted to add this follow up about this location: I've been back since my past review and wanted to mention the best thing about this location: they have a drive thru option! Yes, everything that is available when you go into the shop is available through the drive thru. Peruse the menu, tell them what you want and they give you a number that coincides with a parking spot. You drive around the back of the building and park, Before you have a chance to scroll Yelp for new restaurants, your coffee, salad, sandwich or whatever you ordered is brought to your car. Fantastic service! I do love this place! read more

Damn, this place is freaking good. I always drive past here thinking it's just a coffee shop. But a friend recommended me to try the food today and honestly can say that everything was hitting the spot. Will highly recommend it to others. read more