Forge has the BEST breakfast sandwiches and the vibes here are great. I order The Dane ( Egg,…read moreCheddar, Muhammara, feta & Spinach ) which was more savory and The Teele (Maple Butter, Chicken Sausage, Egg & Cheddar) which was more on the sweet side. I also got an iced vanilla latte which was delicious! They have a great retail area which I actually got my mom a CHEMEX pour over coffee maker for Christmas, shop local!!

I love this place! The breakfast sandwiches are so good, and the drinks are delicious. Their bakery…read moreitems are always sooooo scrumptious. I can't wait to try their ice cream next!

Just a couple of blocks away from Harvard square…read more - Quiche was one of the best we had. Kids loved the smooth flan like texture. - Chicken salad had amazing baby kale bits. Daughter loved it. - Lemon meringue was delicious. Coming back for sure

The catering our institute ordered for the employee…read morerecognition event. Cottage Cheese Egg Bite: It tasted like a slightly overcooked steamed egg topped with tomato and cheese. Tomato and egg are truly a divine combination! Whole Quiche - Bacon: Although I didn't take a picture, it was the best! The richness of the bacon perfectly complemented the tenderness and aroma of the egg. Lemon Scone: The texture was decent, soft and moist, but I didn't taste much lemon.

TLDR: I only came to try the maple cruller, and BOY did it…read moredeliver. I'm no cruller expert, but I think folks might be right when they all say this is the best one in the game. Would come back just for this cruller, and am willing to try their other items now that I know what they're capable of. ------ FOOD: 1. [MUST TRY] MAPLE CRULLER (5/5) As good as everyone says it is. The exterior is so satisfyingly crispy, but the interior has the exact right soft, eggy consistency that defines the cruller. The maple glaze is definitely very sweet, but somehow it actually works well with the fried dough such that it's not overpowering. Maple is their most popular flavor, but they also have other flavors and monthly specials to try. 2. DRIP COFFEE Perfectly fine drip coffee. The mugs they give you are smaller than their to-go cups, so probably opt for your coffee to-go, especially if you plan to go on a little stroll after accidentally eating 6 crullers for breakfast... ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * A large, spacious cafe that had a NY, tiled environment mixed with a more laidback Tatte vibe * More seating inside than I thought there would be (though a mix of individual tables, a communal high top, counter seats by the window, and tables outside) * One design issue though is that the ordering counter is right at the front door, meaning there's actually very little space for the line and so on bad weather days, you might be caught waiting outdoors under the elements vs. indoors. I'm sure there are some days where the line naturally forms inside, but the way the space is designed does not make that easy

My third trip to this cafe. I had egg bun with cheese n bacon ! Yummy. Nice staff, sunny space…read more TY Denise Patnod, lic ac. Cambridge business owner. 4.5 stars!

Came here for lunch on the weekend and loved everything! They had gluten free bread for all of the…read moresandwiches, I got the burrata and prosciutto and it was super tasty. My friend got the breakfast burrito and said it was very good as well. Its counter service and the line was not that bad when we showed up, so service was pretty quick. There were lots of available seating options and I really enjoyed the vibe. It was definitely a little pricey, but I would much rather prefer to come somewhere local like this than other chain breakfast/sandwich places. I would love to come back and try the dinner and get some drinks! Seems like it would be a fun place to go in the evening as well.

Named after an anecdote from MIT, it has a cute story. I think they also own the taco place next…read moredoor. You order at the counter and then take a number and the food is brought to you. The place inside is cute. They only serve food at certain hours. Prices are expensive. $13 for a waffle. It was overdone. Flavor was good though. I spent $2 on 4 blueberries and a raspberry and blackberry- that was a rip off.

Tatte has become such a favorite that we now seek it out in whichever neighborhood we're visiting…read more And this coveted spot to be on top of my coffeeshop list is well earned. The nicest friendliest staff I've met in a while. Great spacious inviting setup that is clean and modern while also invoking the traditional French bistro aesthetic. Excellent menu of sweet and savory options as well as hot and cold beverages. Comfortable seating. Reasonable pricing. Indulgent variety behind the case and fresh menu items for lunch. See how it earned a perfect score?

Tatte has my favorite yogurt cup in Boston and, in my opinion, the only one that is close to worth…read moreit for the price ($7.25). I love the thick labneh yogurt they use and their high quality toppings of fresh berries and honey. This location is a lot less crowded than other ones closer to the city and we were able to order at the counter with no wait. I'll keep coming back for their delicious Muesli cup!

This is a fun cafe in Cambridge. There was a line out the door every time we came to visit. Their…read morecoffee was highly recommended so we came to check it out. Their iced Americano was very good. They were also selling little duck pastries for Easter. That was a nice treat to see in the store. The second time we came here for breakfast. There was a long line out the door again. We managed to order and find a table. We ordered the breakfast egg sandwiches. It came with bacon, cheddar, arugula, tomato, and dijonaise on a milk bun. The dijonnaise did give the sandwich a little kick which was nice. The food was delicious and tasty. I will come here again when I get a chance.

This was so refreshing and cold. The mint and cucumber tasted fresh too it was awesome. Not too…read moresweet but sweet enough to give me energy to power the day The workers were really nice. They kept my drink for me while I went to go use the bathroom lol. Speaking of bathrooms there are two single stall gender neutral ones that are super clean and well kept. Also the interior is huge, lots of people were studying in here

Such a trendy & cute cafe! I stopped by on a weekday so while the main shop area is consistently…read morepacked, they have a "studio" dining area in the back for you to work from which is really considerate. Also even though it was first thing in the morning, all their staff were so pleasant. Their Bagelicious bagel sandwich was BAGELICIOUS indeed! They loaded it with tons of savory goodness. The broccoli, egg whites & sauce tasted amazing together encased within a fluffy everything bagel. Also if you have a sweet tooth, their Carrot Bread (or cake? up to you lol) is simply delicious too. I'd highly recommend Revival if you're looking for a go-to cozy studying spot.

This might be my new favorite cafe in Somerville! We came here around 11am on a Saturday and it was…read morebustling but without too long of a line. Our food came out quickly, the portions were perfect, and both items we got were delicious. The leonardo de kimchi was a perfect combination of flavorful kimchi and runny soft-boiled egg on spinach and quinoa. The yogurt parfait was a thick greek yogurt with delicious berry jam and granola. Both our items were reasonably priced and the self-serve seating by the open windows was perfect to enjoy a summer day's meal. I can't wait to come back and try more of their menu items!

Verveine Cafe and Bakery is a fully gluten free bakery in Cambridge that makes the concept feel…read morecompletely beside the point within about thirty seconds of your first bite. We walked into a space that fills up quickly during peak hours, with a cozy, welcoming layout that feels more like a neighborhood cafe than a specialty health shop. The fact that everything on the menu is gluten free stops registering quickly because the quality of the baking stands on its own without needing the qualifier. The ube brownie is a popular item for good reason. It is soft and rich in a way that holds up against any brownie regardless of how it is made, and the ube flavor adds a layer of depth that makes it more interesting than a standard chocolate version. The cinnamon roll is another standout, and the cookies across the board, particularly the peanut butter miso and the chocolate chip, land with a texture and flavor that most bakeries with no dietary restrictions cannot match. The congee is worth knowing about if you want something savory, warming and well seasoned with enough flexibility in the toppings to make it feel like a complete meal rather than an afterthought on an otherwise sweet focused menu. Prices run on the higher side, which is the most common hesitation, but the quality of the ingredients and the execution justify most of it. Lines can get long during peak hours and the space fills up quickly, so coming earlier or during a slower window makes the experience easier. Staff are warm and knowledgeable, happy to walk you through the menu and offer recommendations without any pressure. For a gluten free bakery experience, Verveine is the best in the Boston area without much of a debate. For a bakery experience in general, it holds its own. We would come back for the ube brownie and a cinnamon roll, and we would plan to arrive before the midday rush.

My colleague and I came to Verveine on our last trip to Boston - I was told that Verveine's cookies…read moreand pastries were some of the best in Boston - but by the time we arrived just before 11 AM, the pastry case was nearly empty. We decided to stick around for an early lunch, so I ordered an avocado toast and black sesame latte. There was plenty of outdoor seating, and we were able to find a table while we waited. Our food was brought out in about five minutes since ordering, but our server forgot about our drinks - these arrived several minutes later. Verveine's avocado toast was by far the most elevated avocado toast I've ever seen. Vibrant pomegranate arils, pink beets (I think), arugula, and pistachios were generously sprinkled over the avocado. The bread was nice and crusty and served as a solid base for the mountain of toppings. As for my drink, I love anything with black sesame, but the latte had a more watered-down black sesame flavor than I was expecting. All in all, I felt satisfied with my light lunch but was really looking forward to trying Verveine's baked goods.