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    Rooted Cafe

    3.6 (31 reviews)
    InexpensiveCafes, Sandwiches, Soup
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    ROOTED CAFE ATMOSPHERE

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    Quiet
    Intimate
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Amy K.

    I was so excited when I discovered this place right down the street! As a coffee shop, it was wonderful, and the events they host look really cool, though I have yet to attend one. My only reservation lay in the fact that on my first visit the woman behind the counter seemed flustered when I asked for a recommendation. I love taking recommendations from people wherever I go and especially at coffee shops because there is always something different to try. Maybe she was new or in the middle of something but she was taken aback when I asked her to recommend a drink and she told me to just get a cappuccino or latte, which I did, and it was very good. So maybe that was what she liked. I will definitely be going back to try different things, especially for an art show or concert, I'm excited they have beer and wine and are open later!

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    Te R.

    i really wanted to like this place because it's in a cool building and close to my place. i got a sandwich for lunch, which was kinda average. and the tables are small and not very stable. the staff talked to each other way too loud, and it didn't help that they didn't put on good music. i moved to the couch and found that the staff put their stuff all over (they were trying to put some new paintings on the wall). i know it's a low time of the day, but it doesn't mean that they can be skimpy on their service. but overall it's pleasant enough to hang out in there. the wifi was quite reliable. i'm willing to give them another chance. it might have been their off day...

    T S.

    I love the armory and the Cafe, There is always something cool going on at the cafe. You can catch some live music or even a live podcast getting recorded. They have great coffee, food and Beer. I like a cafe that I can go and get a Guinness at.

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    Very nice indoor cafe. It's a nice place to go with friends and play board games. They have a ton of them.

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    Only had the soup (apple butternut squash). Took them 20 minutes to serve it and it was watery with little taste.

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    The Armory Cafe is a great little coffee and sandwich shop and a performance space.

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    Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Harvard Square

    Hokkaido Ramen Santouka - Harvard Square

    4.1(1.6k reviews)
    1.3 miHarvard Square
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    I came here before, when it opened and I liked, but shortly afterwards somehow ramen balance was…read morefalling in maze. Did not show up for many many years, suddenly I came here for Miso Ramen and bowl made my day. I ordered Regular size but I should have Large size, they have S, R, and L. Had to finish all soup. Kitchen work is super smooth in Zen spirit, soup and noodle was just perfect. Chashuu did not hit my new favorite bell but still good. Although I could use more green onion without upgrading order. Temperature of the soup and noodle done balanced well, I could not ask more. Great chef, staffs and very professional casual business mind, I will be coming back soon for Miso Ramen which I always have been asking at most of my Ramen Way All My LifeThanks !

    I tried the tsukemenつけ麺, and was a bit disappointed…read more.. Shoyu Tsukemen: The tsukemen noodles were much larger than the ramen noodles; a small portion had 200 grams of noodles, which were quite thick and chewy. The chashu叉焼 was stewed until tender, but the broth was extremely oily and had a strong porky smell, which was nauseating. Karaage: It was a little overcooked, but fresh and hot, so it was still pretty good. The sauce was a bit spicy, which was interesting. Aji-tama: The taste was neither good nor bad, but I found eggshell in it. After I reported this, the staff first asked if I had cut myself, and then readily gave me a refund, which was nice.

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    Soup Shack - Brookline - Black Tonkotsu

    Soup Shack - Brookline

    4.5(244 reviews)
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    Went to Soup Shack with some friends because I was craving ramen and this place did not disappoint…read more Everything was so flavorful, fresh and comforting. Such a good spot for a cozy filling meal. STEAMED CHICKEN GYOZA Soft tender and packed with a juicy chicken filling. The wrapper had the perfect bite and dipping it in the ginger sauce made it even better. A great starter. FRIED PORK GYOZA Crispy outside juicy inside and so flavorful. The pork filling was seasoned well and the crunch made each bite so satisfying. These were gone instantly. DAC BIET A rich beef broth loaded with rare steak brisket tripe tendon and meatballs. So much flavor and such a generous portion. Comforting, savory and the kind of bowl that warms you instantly. MI WONTON Light clean and comforting. The wontons were stuffed generously and the broth was flavorful without feeling heavy. A great balance to the richer bowls we ordered. SPICY MISO BEEF STEW This was incredible. Spicy miso broth with tender slow cooked beef and all the toppings. The spice level actually enhanced the flavor instead of overpowering it. Deep savory and so satisfying. TAN TAN MEN One of my favorites. Spicy creamy broth with ground pork bok choy and bean sprouts layered over chewy noodles. Rich bold and full of flavor in every bite. We also added marinated soft boiled eggs to our ramen and they were perfect. Soft jammy and full of flavor. Highly recommend adding one to any bowl. Overall Soup Shack really hit my craving. Everything tasted fresh portions were generous and the spicy bowls had so much depth. Loved this visit and will definitely be back.

    The food is so good, sometimes can be a bit salty. I would go not during dinner because the place…read moreis small. The people that works there are super nice

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    Rooted Cafe - cafes - Updated June 2026

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