I feel quite loyal to Sweet Heart, this unassuming little place located near the movie theater…read morebetween Cushing and Waverley Squares. Ever since the Tall Man and I stumbled across it back in 2019, only a couple months after they opened, we've made it our go-to local boba shop. I like my boba drinks quite simple, and being dairy free also limits my options. I nearly always get the classic black or green bubble tea sweetened with honey, with less ice and 30-50% sugar. The bubbles are a good chewy texture, never over cooked, and slightly but not overly sweet like Kung Fu Tea's. Without fail, the Tall Man gets a taro milk tea or smoothie ("tea" isn't quite the right term, since there's zero tea thus zero caffeine) with mango popping boba. A creamy winner that's less sweet than competitors'. They also sell ice cream (typical flavors, although I wish they would offer Chinese/Taiwanese ones like taro and matcha) and used to have cake, but I haven't seen the pastries lately. A couple things to note: - The owner is very kind and runs the place with her family. At times she's the only one there, though. If there's a wait (mostly gaggles of high school students), be patient, and she'll get your order right. - Over the years, I've learned not to show up in the first 30 minutes after opening, to ensure that the boba is ready (the tapioca balls need to be cooked, then sweetened and preferably cooled down). It's possible the owner has changed her preparations since the early years, but this is now an engrained habit of mine so I haven't been there early enough to verify. - Not open on Mondays, including holidays that happen to be Mondays (like this year's July 4th).

They have a large variety of flavors. Taro Smootie with boba and 50% sugar is my favorite. We…read moreoften order Red Bean, Almond, and Mango with 50% sweet and boba.

Such a cute startup Taiwanese bakery tucked into a small storefront near a busy Waltham…read moreintersection -- with parking in the back (huge plus!). The space is clean, aesthetic, and super charming. The baked goods are fun, unique, and refreshingly different from typical American desserts -- think brownies baked into pretzels, not-too-sweet nougat cookies, and savory-sweet combos like pork floss and salted egg yolk. What truly stole the show for me was the corn mochi pudding. I usually don't love corn or black sesame desserts, but wow -- they do it right. Soft, pillowy, slightly chewy, with custardy cream... highly recommend. Pro tip: reheat the pretzels, even if they're fresh. I tried mine cold and regretted it -- much better warm! The drinks are just as intriguing. I tried the fermented cheese Thai tea with crystal boba (loved that they use crystal boba!), but it was a bit too sweet for my taste. The texture was super airy and creamy -- like sipping a cloud -- and if sweetness levels were adjustable, I'd definitely order it again. Service was ok. I wish the employee working there had tried the food before. She couldn't really tell me which ones were a favorite or recommended other than it's good. Overall, super unique offerings and absolutely worth a visit. Excited to come back and try more!

A really tiny & cozy bakery on Main St! It's more of a takeout spot (only one sitting area) but the…read moreinterior is so cute for pics. They have adorable jellycats and aesthetic decor everywhere. Their menu consists of a lot of trendy desserts. They're rather pricey so if you're looking to try a trend once it's worth. Out of the items we tried, we really liked their Dubai Chewy Cookie but $6-$7 for one is insane. It was undeniably delicious though. Their mochi donut selection was incredible: so many flavors to choose from! I tried their Taro Coconut which was fresh & not too sweet. The owner was kind as well. Overall, this was a fun albeit a tad overpriced experience!

This place is adorable. The matcha drink I got was on point and the flakey chocolate dipped pastry…read morewe got was divine. It was wrapped in a paper that evoked a French newspaper.

It was open on Easter Sunday. Ovenbird was closed. I needed…read morecoffee. Got the Latte. People behind the counter were very nice. Everyone teamed up to serve the customers and clean the tables. There was no gossiping. Very professional. There is a wall of chocolates and snacks you can also purchase. Lots of room and tables to sit. The white fence and blue walls give it a Cape Cod feel. The avocado toast was tasty. It had a runny egg on top. I would have preferred metal utensils vs plastic ware. But there were no metal forks left. The plastic fork wasn't cutting it (get it?). Hubby got the breakfast sandwich: ham on English muffin. It didn't fill him up so he got another ham and cheese croissant. I would have preferred the cheese heated but hubby didn't mind it cold. The croissant was buttery and flaky though. Before we left we got some cold drinks from the fridge. They had some sparkling teas--Tea soda! Gonna try out the Blue Tea Jasmine.

Whenever we see a Tatte Bakery & Cafe we always make a stop. It doesn't matter which location you…read moreare at, it is always top notch and consistently good. We love stopping here either for breakfast or for dessert after dinner. I love their lattes and almond croissants, they are sooo good. For my dessert it is always the tiramisu for me. The options are plentiful and they are all so good.

Stopped by Tatte Bakery & Cafe in Newton to grab a quick snack to munch on while waiting for a…read moretable to open up for dinner nearby. It's so funny, everywhere we went today there was a Tatte Bakery right next door. Guess it was a sign for us to get something from Tatte haha. I've honestly only ever visited Tatte a few times. Usually to get a drink or shakshuka. Today, we decided to get a pistachio croissant and an iced matcha latte. I love pistachio croissants with pistachio cream filling but I find that not many places around here offer that. It's usually just the croissant with crushed pistachios on top. This one, to my surprise, did have pistachio cream inside. Only had a little smear of the cream though. I found the croissant to be meh. The pistachio cream itself was tasty, however, the croissant was incredibly dry and crunchy. Must be a bit stale since we visited ~6pm/later in the day. 2.5/5 As for the matcha iced latte, it wasn't anything to write home about. It was bland. No real matcha flavor & to me, tasted like green colored milk. I'm sure they use some type of matcha powder to make the drink but this was absolutely no bueno. Unimpressed. Perhaps the worst matcha latte I've ever had. 0/5 Overall, not likely to revisit Tatte for these items. Staff was nice though!! Parking: street parking

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!

Angel Tea was a phenomenal experience. Angel was very kind and conversational in her service. the…read moreTaro milk tea surpassed expectation and she made a fabulous oreo and mango crème cake. The ambiance is great with quiet instrumental music playing in the background and self drawn decor on the walls. Her story is also very inspiring and the passion she has put into the business is clear! Definitely recommend stopping by with a group of friends or family to try the boba and support her business.

Angel was so nice and sweet, we ordered the minced pork noodles and different kinds of bobas. We…read morealso got the oreo and mango towel cakes and it was so soft and delicious!

It's a cute cafe with nice outdoor seating and the food is good, but the service isn't great. I…read morefelt super rushed when ordering despite being the only person in line the morning I was there. The girl who took my order didn't really give us a chance to look at the menu, stared, and rushed me when I was speaking which threw me off a bit. They also serve you through a window (looks like a makeshift drive-thru, or "walk-thru") which is cool, but I noticed the same girl was getting easily annoyed when customers weren't quick to receive their order. She also made my coffee in a unique way which really surprised me. They have a giant jug of iced coffee that they keep in the bottom cabinet, instead of having drip or brew. The coffee itself was pretty decent, though. My ham and cheese crepe was okay but there was not enough ham or cheese, it was mostly just egg. My friend's portion was also small but the food was good. I think I would give it another shot.

Just had lunch at the Bellmont Caffe and wow was the food ever delicious. My sandwich was…read moreabsolutely delicious and the service beyond excellent. The proprietor made a special nut free croissant sandwich made with love and feta for a family member. The garden seating area was beautiful with cool shade and flowers. We had a very relaxing lunch. Will definitely visit again.

Fantastic coffee shop. Insanely friendly staff, great breakfast and lunch options, and delicious…read moredrinks. Always speedy and incredibly accommodating. They're consistently great and their open workspace near the firepit offers an awesome place to sit and do work. Also has short term parking spots in the front of the building for quick/easy access for your morning coffee. Beats almost every option in the area.

This is the Best coffee shop for a remote work space (as someone who's tried tons of different…read morecoffee shops, this is my new top) Huge windows for all the natural light, every kind of seating option- including by the fire place! Outlets everywhere, great background music and not to mention how great the food & drinks are! Huge assortment of pastries and I highly recommend their Americano- so good!