the "incredible "bagel sandwich was absolutely the most disgusting breakfast sandwich I've ever…read morehad. The menu says fresh, healthy, etc. etc. the only thing fresh about that bagel was the avocado and maybe the egg. Pretty sure it was Oscar Meyer "bacon" or some other form of microwavable bacon (which isn't really bacon ). Which is totally unacceptable in this day and age. And the sweet sauce they put on it was horrendous. My stomach hurt the entire day. If you're not going to use quality bagels and quality bacon, you should not be charging almost $13 a sandwich. your menu should also list the ingredients line by line. I asked the cashier what was on this and he did not mention a disgusting sweet sauce. It's no wonder there's a line out the door for the café down the street and two people inside this café. Although I did not get anything else, but that sandwich, I will not be returning based on that alone. You should be ashamed for even serving that.

I love meeting up with folks here especially if you don't want the heaviness of a full meal! The…read morewhole ambiance with classical music and their menu of beverages, sweets and sandwiches. Everything I've tried here has been tasty. They have limited seating so I've seen it completely full if someone brings a larger group through the doorway. They have a bathroom that is keypad locked so if you've made a purchase just ask them for the #. The Hokkaido Toast sandwich was light and airy. The signature cream does make it on the sweeter side. It paired so well with the rose matcha latte which I've ordered twice now. The pastries and cakes look so tempting too in the display panels. I don't typically drink coffee but if I ever get there early enough I'll try the Crème Brûlée, Vienna Pistachio, or their signature latte. As a tea lover they also have some additional retail items for you to browse for tea steeping and gift sets. The only downside and maybe that's what makes it not as crazy busy on weekends as Tatte is that I want even more options. You can also order whole cakes too if one slice isn't enough. When it gets warmer I will try some of their smoothies and chilled drinks over ice!

The place is super cute with many different seating options. They make their own syrups which I…read morethink is fun if you care about that. The food was yummy and warm and they drinks were good. If you like sweeter matcha I would recommend asking for some syrup in it, other than that everything was perfect. The staff were super friendly and everything came out at a decent rate. It also wasn't expensive just typical coffee shop prices.

Stopped by for breakfast! Iced latte was really good and both breakfast items were tasty as well…read more Prices were decent. We didn't stay to sit but the cafe space was cute and cozy. Pretty busy, though! I'm guessing it's a popular place to sit and do work, so people probably want to get there early to grab a spot.

Fun place to get a snack and drink, or light lunch. The vegetable bun was nicely fried on both…read moresides, with nice insides. The taro cream puff was tasty as well, though perhaps too small for the price. Check it out!

This morning I stopped in to Fika for the first time. They have been open for 5 years but…read morerebranded about two years ago according to Jesse, one of the owners. I was on the hunt for a delicious hot latté with whole milk. I twisted my own arm and ordered a delicious looking lemon and ginger scone to accompany the latté. The ambiance is inviting, welcoming you to relax and breathe restfully. It exudes notes of namésta : ) I opened my book and enjoyed my latté and the warm scone (Time to breath out a nice long ooohhmmm). The latté was ecerything I could hope for, but wait there's more. They serce the latté frothy just like a traditional Itlian serving. I like it creamy with a heart - I'm sensative Jesse said, next time it will be ceeamy All I had to do was put on my big boy pants and ask for it that way : ) I can't wait for my next visit. Secret tip, Jesse suggested, try the beef bun, next time.

I drove by here for over a decade and never had the chance to stop but I stopped today The vibe…read moreinside is aged comfort. Marble tables with mismatched chairs and beat up old leather sofas. Chandeliers that have to harken back to much older tenants in this space. The food is good, I had a ham egg and cheese on croissant and it was wonderful. The croissant was surprisingly fresh. The cappuccino was rounded and smooth and didn't taste at all burnt. Service was ok. Polite but not engaging, my cappuccino was forgotten entirely and I had to ask for it again but it was then made promptly. Regulars that came in behind me had a completely different experience. Service was bright and engaging for them. Again, there was nothing BAD about my service, it was just milquetoast and the baristas seemed disinterested. This is definitely a place where people come and linger and there were folks sprawled about the sofas and typing away at the tables. If I lived in Waltham, I's probably make it a staple in my routine. But I did not linger long, I ate my sandwich, sipped half my coffee and took the rest on my way. I have a feeling this is the kind of place that just grows on you overtime, that said, if you need a coffee or tea and a snack on your way, this may be worth a stop.

5 years later same review. Very good dry cappuccino (bless you) , friendly service, great…read moreambience. You could get some work done here. Just as I said last time--you'd have to be a real Scrooge not to give this place high marks. If you have a little gem like this in your town, you should support it. Also. Get the molasses ginger cookie!

What a pleasant atmosphere. Walking through the door, the first thing that hit me was the aroma of…read morecoffee. Yum. They are your basic coffee house feature home brewed coffee drinks. I went for the my favorite.... Ice coffee. The only drawback was they close at 5:00 so get your caffeine dose early.

Best coffee around - hands down. Been coming here for over a decade and the coffee, tea, pastries,…read moreand community are consistently top notch. Coffee: it's rare to find coffee that is good enough to drink black. That said, George Howell's drip coffees, pour overs, and espressos are arguably best enjoyed black. Not to say they aren't delicious with milk - they super are - they are just also easily enjoyed sans milk. The flavors are always balanced and clean. The iced coffee and cold brew is also amazing AND they have decaf cold brew The espresso beverages are amazing - cortado, cappuccino, latte.. yum. All of which can also be decaf or half caf. The syrups are all so, so good (and made in house!). A half-lavender oat milk latte is **chef's kiss** Tea: the tea is also super good (MEM Tea, from Cambridge, MA). Iced blood orange hibiscus is always a winner. And the matcha!! So, so good (and unsweetened). Pastries are also bomb. Cheddar Biscuit FTW. Limited seating and occasional wait when their busily handcrafting various beverages for the masses, but vibes and service are always great, and I always leave w a tasty treat :-)

Great food and service! Although I haven't lived in Newton in many years, I can't believe I missed…read morecoming here when I lived in MA. Definitely worth it!

First time customer. Came in for a late breakfast and had the Eggs Benedict. Although the eggs were…read morea little too cooked, the overall serving was quite good and filling. And the coffee was pretty good, as well. The male server I had was very attentive and friendly. When I first arrived, there were only a few customers, but it became fairly busy near lunchtime. Overall, this was a good find of a typical breakfast diner, with hearty portions.

Really nice selection of breads, and really neat music as well! I look forward to trying to the…read moretres leches cake, and some of the other enticing desserts. Really friendly staff.

Amazing bread with very low price and warm customer service. We always stop here after eating at a…read morerestaurant on the same street.

Friendsgiving has become a heck of a lot less stressful after discovering Judith's Kitchen. My…read morefriends and I usually plan one either the week before or after Thanksgiving, but most places that offer Thanksgiving catering only do so during the few days leading up to the big day. A couple of Friendsgivings ago I became determined to find a place where we could order catering in or around Newton where my friend hosts. After a little digging, I uncovered the gem that is Judith's Kitchen. Not only does Judith's Kitchen have oven roasted turkey breast and most of the standard Thanksgiving sides, but they have them year-round! Their full catering menu is quite extensive. That first year we ordered the turkey breast with gravy as well as the brussel sprouts, rosemary potatoes, and the butternut squash purée. The remaining sides we made ourselves. Let's just say everything was a massive hit. You pop everything in the oven to heat up and then they're ready to plate. It's so much nicer than making everything from scratch, especially the turkey. That quartet has become our regular Friendsgiving catering order. Placing an order is easy peasy as you do it with Judith herself (or you can do it online if you prefer). Just tell her what you want and for how many people and she'll let you know exactly the quantity you need. You do end up paying a bit of a premium considering we don't order a ton of food, but I think it's totally worth it for the convenience alone. I'd love to try their lunch offerings if I lived closer, but until then, Judith's Kitchen will be our go-to for Friendsgiving.

I ordered from Judith's for lunch during the work week via a catering service. Because of this I…read morecan't speak on the service or ambiance, but I can comment on the food. What I thought would be an okay sandwich absolutely blew away my expectations! I ordered the turkey wrap which may have been one of the best turkey wraps I've ever had. It was packed with unique ingredients that tasted fresh. It was a thick wrap and left me satisfied. 10/10 would recommend!