Nice to have a Tatte in Arlington, and it's a pretty good size too. Stopped by for a quick lunch and got a slice of ham and cheese quiche with a salad. The quiche was rich, custardy and denser than I expected, and the small salad helped balance the richness (wish it was a bit bigger), but I was full by the end. Counter and food running service was quick and I had no problem grabbing a table. Got the pineapple passionfruit matcha bombe for a dessert - while I liked the fruity filling I didn't care much for how dominant the white chocolate flavor was, so that was a miss for me, especially given it was a couple bucks less than my lunch. Regardless it has a huge menu and it's a decent quick cafe option in the neighborhood. read more

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Tatte Bakery nails the vibe at this Cambridge spot. I'm sure the others are just as nice on the eyes too. The layout is great- an oversized island buzzing with hot and iced drink orders, cozy seating as you walk in and even more space on the far side with a perfect view of their pastry display. We kicked off my daughter's 7:30 birthday breakfast here and it couldn't have been better. She picked the shakshuka that had perfectly runny poached eggs- it was hearty and satisfying. My scrambled egg+fontina grilled cheese hit the spot too. But the real magic was their insanely rich Valrhona hot chocolate that reminded me of my favorite cup from a spot in White Plains, NY. I mean....it was pure bliss. So were the decadent chocolate mousse cup my daughter has raved about the few times she's come here. Coming here was hands-down an unforgettable start to the day. Service is great and Tatte is the kind of place I'd come back to anytime I'm in town. This is an Israeli bakery-café that knows how to make every detail count. read more

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Food: Always tasty & of quality Service: Always professional & expedient Ambience: Always charming & stunning Never have had a disappointing experience here, tbh!! read more

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A tatte in Arlington! So happy about this. I love tatte and although, before this location, the nearest one was under 20 mins away, if i didn't go, it was because of the commute or because of the parking situation. This location is practically walking distance and they have plenty of parking in the back. I actually discovered this tatte on accident when i was getting some pizza one night and noticed that a tatte opened in Arlington and i knew i had to try it. This location is spacious and has many tables. I loved seeing different groups of people, from people working, to students, to people just casually enjoying some food together. You can do it all at Tatte. Before a flight, i stopped to have a quick breakfast and because it was a little rushed, we weren't able to order anything off the menu and ended up getting pastries and some drinks. It was pretty full but we were able to snag a table and wait for the drinks. The food, even after being heated up, was still pretty cold but tasted good. The upside down orange cake was phenomenal. It was my favorite by far, along with the pistachio croissant. I ordered an iced matcha latte with almond milk and it was delicious. Honestly, i do think the staff could be nicer and more welcoming. But overall, the food and drinks were good and i'm excited to give this tatte another visit, maybe try some menu items and desserts. read more

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Lovely large clean tiled cafe on Mass Ave. Great coffee and sandwiches with a lovely atmosphere and view into the kitchen. Plenty to choose from shakshuka and croque to oatmeal and donuts. read more

Love coming to Tatte when I am in the downtown area! Coffee and food are always soo good! Atmosphere is super cute and clean. Great place to study or hanging out with friends. Service was great! Def recommending read more

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Very happy with all the bakery items we received from this bakery! Everything tasted amazing! read more

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I like Tatte because of the food and the space. Very convenient location in Arlington (right next to public parking), so I always find a spot to sit and chat with friends. Creative drinks and yummy desserts. I just tried the matcha lemonade; fizzy and delicious. Will go again. read more

We went to the new Tatte in Arlington and it was great because we could easily find a seat and relax compared to the busier locations: Boston, Cambridge or Charlestown locations. Unfortunately, the two times I've been there, an item I wanted off the menu was sold out. Luckily, there are plenty more items to try if something is sold out. What we ordered: - Lamb Shakshuka: I would highly recommend this! It was one of the best shashuka's I've had. It was very filling and I thought that I would've preferred a more crispy rough bread like a ciabatta but the challah was perfect. - Breakfast Sandwich: solid sandwich, great house-made sourdough bread. Would be nice if they offered another condiment other than basic hot sauce - Croissant Breakfast Sandwich: solid sandwich with a sweeter flavor profile - Sweet French Toast: The jam, strawberries and almond all mix perfectly together. I was surprised to find that the tops of the strawberries were not cut off. That felt like a mistake. - Honey Turmeric Latte: tasted like a honey turmeric tea but with a hint of coffee. It was tasty but I was hoping for a bit more coffee flavor. - Pistachio Latte: fantastic and sweet with bits of pistachios in it - Black Sesame Latte: fantastic and sweet, the sesame doesn't overpower the drink read more

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Tatte is such a gem! Monday was my first time at this new Arlington location, and it was very busy for a late morning. The interior was spacious and well lit, with plenty of patrons working on their laptops. I was so excited to try everything, I ordered two beverages - the Sparkling Matcha Lemonade and the Iced Pistachio Latte. For food, I got the Lamb Meat Ball Shakshuka and my sister chose the Halloumi Sunny-Side Breakfast Sandwich. And we also got the Cherry Pistachio Tart to share! We got our tart right away and snagged a table to sit at, and the rest of the food/drinks were brought out to us. Both the Sparkling Matcha Lemonade and the Iced Pistachio Latte were fantastic. The lemonade was refreshing, with a strong matcha flavor. The latte also had a very strong pistachio flavor, but I wish I had gotten it with an extra shot of espresso. All the food was incredible as well - we were obsessed with the Cherry Pistachio Tart and I'm craving another one as I write this. The Lamb Meat Ball Shakshuka was massive and came with delicious challah bread. I shockingly couldn't finish it all, but it was very filling. The Halloumi Sunny-Side Breakfast Sandwich was perfect and is usually my go-to - highly recommend! Overall, a wonderful meal - can't wait to return next time I'm in the Boston area! read more

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I love the Tatte Arlington Center location! It's much quieter than other locations and I always am able to get a table. My favorite is the Pistachio Latte, tastes delicious and has the crunchy pistachio bits on the bottom. The Fattoush salad with shrimp was beautiful and filling! I love how it has cubes of feta cheese and the dressing is so light and yummy! Service is always friendly and the cafe is so pretty! read more

Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Arlington - Pistachio Latte & Fattoush Salad with Shrimp - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Service 2.5/5 The service here was fine. Nothing really notable. Ordering is at the front and they brought the food to the table. Besides that there was no other interaction with staff. Ambiance 3/5 This place was pretty big. There was plenty of seating with booths, chairs, and bar seating as well. The cashier counter, coffee bar and kitchen were all together so there was a lively atmosphere but it was decently loud as well. There was plenty of lighting and the front wall was mostly windows so there was also a lot of natural lighting. Strawberry, Roasted Peach, & Chicken Salad 3.5/5 ($14.85) The salad was well put together. The chicken went well with the goat cheese. The strawberries and peaches tasted very fresh. The cashews have the salad a nice crunchy texture. The balsamic gave the spinach and lettuce a nice sweet and tangy flavor. The roll was fine. Overall the salad was fine but the portion was pretty small and it was more expensive than it should have been. read more

Tatte Bakery & Cafe | Arlington - Strawberry, Roasted Peach, & Chicken Salad - Bakeries Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Tatte is here in Arlington! IYKYK This local bakery and cafe chain is a more upscale Starbucks or Dunkin. Prices are reflected accordingly with the experience and vibe. Pastries are solid but not like the best but nice to try if you haven't had Tatte before. There might be a new favorite. Service was friendly and quick but the check out could be a little wait if there's a line. read more

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Nice place. Food is great, coffee is good, service is very hit or miss. This would be a 5, but I've been there about 10 times and they completely lost my order twice, not a good success rate. On both occasions I was sitting outside trying to hold up one of those stupid number sticks in the wind, may be better inside. Both times they were very nice, but c'mon. read more

We have Tatte in Arlington! I am super happy that Tatte has opened in Arlington. It's nice to have a space in Arlington where folks can gather and have reliably good food. When Tatte was in Harvard Square, I always ordered the same thing because I knew I wasn't going to get there very often, now I've been working my way through various menu items. We definitely spent a lot in those early weeks. Standouts are the Shashuka (great value, I usually get 2-3 meals out of one order), the farro dinner (it was a fall special) and a surprising favorite of mine is their egg in a hole. It's in a Jerusalem bagel (which is more like a soft, delicious pretzel shaped bagel coated in sesame seeds), and the eggs are soft cooked (or made to your specifications) inside. The cucumber relish on top and the cilantro make it a meal. You can order it with ham to up the protein content and in this case (pictured), I added bacon because...bacon. Try all the shashuka meals - they are all a bit different but the one with the lamb meatballs is my favorite! Love the special ones - gives me a reason to come back and try a new one. Bring a friend, it feeds the soul and conversation. We've tried many of the brunch items. Other standouts include the labneh with roasted pear and granola, the refrigerator section chicken salad, the greek pancakes (but you have to be ready for something that is a bit different), and the mezze breakfast where you get a lot of dips along with a Jerusalem bagel. Some downsides is that my 12 year old isn't a superfan (likely b/c we went 15x in the first month), but I've turned her on to the breakfast sandwich with challah and we're all good. The customer service is excellent and even when they make mistakes, they will correct them quickly. They really did a nice job training an all new staff in a new location. I don't go at busy times so I don't have the struggles that others have noted going at peak times on weekends. Weekday evenings are the best for dinner, and on weekends, that weird pocket of time mid-day between 2-5 is a nice sweet spot. read more

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ordered desserts for New Years, none were fresh and the ginger bread tile was ridiculous, so I guess I should have been smarter but the tile is a stale re-purposed tile from ginger bread house decorations! ha so bad, I mean all good for saving money and not wasting food, but cm read more

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Luckily I have eaten at other Tatte cafes in the Boston area to know that the quality and service is much better than this location. When asking if they had lemonade, I was handed a bottled lemonade by the cashier who seemed to care less and not take the time to share the list of homemade lemonades that I missed! The pastries are very good. They must make them elsewhere and bring to this location? The breakfast plate was just ok. Recommendation is to grab a nice beverage made there along with a pastry. Salads at this location are hit or miss. Gluten free bread is bland. read more

This is my third time to this location and won't be the last. There's plenty of space to eat, catch up with friends or work remote. I've seen people doing all there, though it can get a little noisy at times. I sat outside after I ordered my salmon avocado tartine. It came out fast and was delicious. Plenty of salmon and avocado that all looked and tasted fresh. I definitely would recommend this location, it's right in downtown Arlington and easy to get to by Minuteman Bike Trail. read more

I wondered if you give a pat on the back to some of your staff for treating customers like $hit! And trust me, I don't wanna stop coming to you because you're the only neighborhood cafe that actually serves my chocolate with oat milk the way I like it -EXTRA hot! You've also re-made a messed up order [almond instead of oatmilk]. This past Tuesday was the exception. The cash register/front staff couldn't care less that I was there. A young, prolly teen man with a curly bob cut in a white tee. He looked at me for at least three minutes, continued cleaning the menus, walked around, and preoccupied himself with anything but taking my order. I made the mistake of standing by the pastries because that's what I wanted...and that's where I've ordered from all the times I've come in. Quite frankly, I've always imagined we order pastries from the pastry stand because I've always found a staff there, separate from the cash register staff. So, I didn't wanna bother the counter guy. Finally, he asked [snooty]if I wanted to order anything, noticing the line was getting longer [confirming to me that he knew I wanted to order, even when he chose to ignore me]. I explained that I thought I had to wait for the pastries ...His response was like, "you should have known better"...no apologies, no care. I said, if you found me on my job, I'll surely reach out you and give you customer service and customer satisfaction. It's called "Customer Service!" He couldn't care less; nor the person who intervened when he had me express my displeasure! I want to think it's poor training, not how I look that caused that young man to treat me with such ugliness! SHAME!! read more

The person who operated the CASH register could not; count and give proper change, understand what I was saying when I got short changed $5, understand how to use the CASH register. The manager who allowed this should be fired. read more

Delicious food and atmosphere. A welcome addition to Arlington center. Service/ordering at the counter can be a bit slow at times with more employees responsible for presentation/arrangement of pastries than taking orders. Service has been faster the past couple of visits so hopefully it keeps improving! Still highly recommended read more

Having lunch with wife at the new Arlington Tatte. They are still working out the kinks, but service and food are much better now. Layout and ambiance is very good - less crowded layout as others have mentioned. Can get a bit noisy depending on customers. Food wise, would say that I / we prefer the savory options over their sweets. Our "go tos" currently are the farro bowl and haloumi egg sandwich. A solid 3-4 stars. read more

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I enjoy Tatte quite a bit. The Salmon Breakfast sandwich came with a very yummy bun and generous portion size of smoked salmon, egg, sprouts and capers. I also had a lovely Cappuccino. I've also had the Jerusalem artichoke spinach yogurt breakfast plate, super delicious. The tumeric and honey latte also very good! I would definitely recommend it. read more

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This is so hard! Two years ago I would have given the Beacon Street location 4 or 5 stars - I frequently stopped in before my job at BU for a morning coffee and cheese boureka. Tatte was one of my happy places. I was thrilled when the new Arlington location opened not far from where I live. I've become a regular customer. I still love the atmosphere, but it's no longer consistently a happy place for me. I now see the same cracks at all the Tattes I frequent (I've been to many in the area). I want to love Tatte, but the inconsistency of customer service and quality of product is disheartening, to say the least. I try to avoid their busy times because the crush of frustrated customers in the long lines triggers my anxiety. I frequently see 3 or 4 staff people behind the counter with only one (or none!) of them paying any attention to the customers. I now see that I am not alone in feeling ignored by the people behind the counter. What is up? What are those two or three other staff people doing? Why aren't the customers in line their priority? Some of the staff are friendly and attentive, but many are dismissive and downright rude. I've started to tip accordingly - which is a bummer because I know they pool all their tips. As for the product - the coffee is fairly consistently good (although not as much so as at other Tatte locations) but the food is VERY inconsistent. I've gotten the wrong dish twice and sometimes the baked goods are overcooked and/or dried out. I still love the cheese bourekas but they are often sold out by noon. I used to like the chocolate and ham and cheese croissants but in Arlington the chocolate croissants (pain au chocolat to confuse people) are often dry and the ham and cheese seem to have a big smear of mustard in the middle which is overpowering. I no longer order the croissants. I stick with coffee and occasionally a boureka or brownie. I've stopped ordering meals at Tatte after taking a friend to lunch there and being disappointed with both the dishes (halloumi salad was too salty and heavily dressed, the salmon tartine had too much dill sauce). I give 5 stars for SOME of the staff and ambience. I give 4 stars for coffee and some baked goods. I give 3 stars for cleanliness (when they are busy the bussing stations are a mess). I give 2 stars for other dishes, I give 1 star for consistency, reliability, cleanliness, overall customer service. I don't know if that averages to 2 or not, but Tatte's lack of attention to these reviews is why I'm downgrading. If leadership showed some concern for their negative reviews, I would definitely give them a 4! read more

A nice addition to Arlington! I had the Crunchy Halloumi salad which was very tasty, as was the OJ. The Kouign-amann was good -- maybe too late in the day. Honestly haven't a great one in ages, but maybe I was spoil by Dominique Ansel's DKA. read more

I ordered lunch and some pastries. Both were average at best. So many other choices around that area. Also, trying to find parking was quite difficult. read more

I waited - I am not exaggerating - 45 minutes for a grilled cheese sandwich over here. On a weekday afternoon, 2pm, so not even the lunch rush read more

Everything you expect from Tatte: great latte's, unbeatable croissants and other bakery items, and a nice atmosphere.

This is the 2nd time in a row I've ordered the grilled cheese with bacon. Both times I received a warm cheese sandwich and today my order came without bacon. Arlington so desperately needed a place like Tatte but I continue to be disappointed. read more

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The place is spacious and cute. The counter service is fine. The soup and sandwich were tasty but the pistachio cherry bar was dry and flavorless. Was it stale? I regret my dessert choice. I should have gone to Cookie Time. read more

The food was Ok, but way too expensive for a cafeteria style restaurant. Dirty tables due to partial bussing situation. 3 stars read more

This place was excellent. Wonderful vibe reminded me of a European cafe, and the food was exquisite! Recommend the "meze breakfast." It was amazing. Loved the Jerusalem bagel. read more

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When the best thing you can say about a restaurant is that the space is beautiful, probably not a good sign. This is the second Tatte I've been to in as many weeks. The desserts are beautiful, but not tasty. Their meringue had no flavor and was way too sweet. And no hint of passion fruit - or anything else I could discern. Their pound cake has a LOT of drizzle on it. I love sweets, but don't want them to rely on sugar for appeal. The few I've tried were, frankly, past their prime. Staff apparently is asked to measure the placement of their dessert placement with a ruler. Really? It's not a state dinner at Buckingham Palace. I stood in line with 5 other parties recently and the gal's head was buried in the case with a ruler while 9 ppl waited on line. No acknowledgement. Just kept measuring and moving. I've tried a sandwich - chicken salad. Good, but not great. I liked the bread - nicely toasted and it didn't cut your mouth. I understand they're owned by Panera, which I think has better food, but lacks atmosphere. Now if only someone could pull those 2 elements together, they might have something. Until then, unless you need a sit down with a cup of something hot, I'd find a good local bakery. read more

Everything I've ever tried. Here is absolutely amazing! I wish this place was closer to me.

The food is good,but this store is so not organized. Whenever you go, the line is confusing. Not recommended

There is a saying that the quality of a restaurant (all aspects: food, service, ambiance) is inversely proportional to the number of locations opened. Tatte is no different and the Arlington branch is the epitome of this theory. Years ago, I remember going to Tatte in Kendall and was very impressed by the quality of the food and the pleasant work staff. My family and I have been dozens of times to various locations. On our most recent visit to the Arlington store, we arrived on a Thursday into a chaotic atmosphere. Despite many open tables and many fewer customers than I have seen at other locations at lunch time, the staff was in a frenzy. During our order, the woman at the register left twice, mid-order, to assist another customer and check in with the manager. Our lengthy order for three people was wrong and needed to be started over as a result. The food is good but not what it was 7-10 years ago and I agree with others that, as far as baked goods, pastries and coffee, there are at least 5 better choices on Mass Ave in Arlington alone. My shakshuka was over cooked, the egg yolks not even slightly runny. My wife attempted to substitute the egg on top of her dish with a side of labneh instead. Simple request, no egg, scoop of yogurt on the side. Impossible, they said. No substitute, no egg, and no credit for there being no egg. The manager told us that they do not allow for exceptions. It is clear that Tatte has become a chain, no different than Panera (although Panera would have likely given the scoop of yogurt). Management is numbers and profit driven and both customer service & quality of food will suffer as a result. Finally, personal gripe of mine, Stumptown coffee just doesn't cut it for a $7 latte. Please provide a better Italian coffee for the espresso based drinks. read more