Presentation & food was great! Service was a little slow at times but there was only one server so…read morewe overlooked it. The only part that was a little off putting was that the space itself was very cafeteria like. It's in a cute building & the decorations were nice but it was very institutional feeling. I still recommend it.

Cute place for afternoon tea!…read more If you're looking for a place for afternoon tea that isn't overly fancy and expensive this place is a great choice! The full afternoon tea service with the set menu and your choice of tea for 2 hours was $30. They have vegetarian options as well as non-caffeinated tea options to choose from. The vibe is more cute with different decorated tea sets and furniture styles mixed together. A nice place to spend time with friends or have a mother/daughter date. As for the food, the sandwiches were a little on the salty side, but still had the classic, typical variety. The sweets were very balanced, not too sweet. Would definitely come again and also try their different locations!

Great selection of some of the best tasting teas ever. Lemon…read moreginger, Crimson, berry, Blue flower Earl Grey, China trade green tea, and blooming tea are some of my favorites MEM Tea Team are not only knowledgeable of their teas - They are some of the most genuinely nicest, friendly people you want to meet especially when purchasing teas for special occasions. They all listen and really take the time to answer questions so that your tea event is a success. MEM Tea at Davis Square in Cambridge is definitely worth your visit.

One of the best spots to get tea from wether it's in person or online. I've had countless teas from…read morethe $20 subscription, and picking up tea in person and love the experiences I've had. Staff is knowledgeable, selection is vast and the teaware is solid. Love you MEM Tea!

Went for Mother's Day 2026 and could not have been more disappointed. We made a reservation for 2pm…read moreand by 2:50 had still only received water. When our tea came we did not even have napkins or spoons to stir the tea; the place had only one server for a holiday and everyone in the restaurant was waiting an extremely long time. Why wouldn't you have more servers at a tea house on Mother's Day? I wound up getting up from our table to get our spoons, knives, and napkins from a stand I saw because we weren't being paid attention to. The food itself was pretty measly. Would never ever return. Very bad experience.

I heavily regret to say this was the worst experience ever in Tea Service!…read more We arrived here promptly at 10:00 AM as it was the only availability for Mother's Day. Firstly, I wasn't entirely thrilled about the tacky decor with peeling wallpaper. I understand they were trying to be vintage and eclectic, but it looked very cheesy to me as mismatched, teapots and plates and cups was displayed for a yard sale. On top of it they had very dirty filmy water glasses on the table which is very interesting considering we're there for tea. Why on earth would you have bottled water in Tea service? I requested another glass so our server literally picked the other glass from another table which was equally if not more filmy. Here's the most annoying part. We were there on time at 10 o'clock and there were two other parties that came literally 5 to 10 minutes after we were seated. What I don't understand is these two other parties had their tea and tea plates first and we are literally sitting there with the tea we ordered without anything to eat. Our server seemed to be overwhelmed, unnecessarily considering it wasn't crazy busy with a line out the door on the contrary, there were a couple of empty tables. There was no real reason for us to wait for our food. We waited for a good 20 minutes. We did not complain at all, but our server knew that we weren't happy based on my husband's very hungry expression and my silence. She however, apologized voluntarily about the wait and said "Sorry for the wait ...as you can see we're quite overwhelmed". When our tea tower finally came, it looked fine except we were missing the two scones. She never checked up on us and when we flagged her down regarding our missing scones. She comes back with the two ugliest scones ever one tiny one and one larger one. I was trying to not think that this was a personal vendetta. If this person was properly trained, they would know that if we're waiting, you should put two extra stones to make up for the horrible experience.. now honestly she was an older woman (who am I kidding? We're probably same age) so I felt very bad for her for some reason. There was no reason for any issues honestly, how hard is it for anyone to plate pastries and tea sandwiches on a plate??? it shouldn't take long. I have gone to many Tea services in Boston ( like The Courtyard) and even the Vintage Tea House in Lexington, which I believe might be the same company. So what happened? Different ownership? The restroom is equally bad and this entire place needs a serious upgrade. We left without any acknowledgment or goodbyes, which also confirmed the lack of warmth here. I want to be clear that it is not my best interest to put down any small businesses. On the contrary I am a big promoter of smaller businesses. But unfortunately, I know my teaware, Teas, bites, and proper service. This establishment could be top notch. If you look like looking for an upscale experience where you can have bridal showers or any celebratory occasions I would recommend other places. If you are more casual, then this place would be more appropriate. I think I overdressed for the occasion.

Outstanding food. Outstanding tea. Beautiful atmosphere, and great service…read more If you don't go in, you're missing out!

"I don't know exactly what this means, but I hope it's something soothing for the soul."…read moreThat was my thought when I saw the somewhat bewilderingly long list of teas at Silver Dove's Afternoon Tea service. We went recently at the request of some visiting out-of-state friends who wanted to experience a traditional afternoon tea for a small friend reunion. Luckily, our nice server offered her favorite selections and explained the tasting notes for each, which made a complex decision much easier. After that, the preset menu simply meant no more decisions--just an array of sweet and savory mini bites curated by the chef. Not wanting to lead fellow Yelpers astray, I struggled a little with how to review the experience as a whole, so here's my breakdown. Staff & ambiance: 5/5. The staff were attentive, friendly, and very accommodating of our dietary restrictions, of which we had a few. Kudos to them for readily offering substitutions with a smile. Tea: 5/5. I chose one of their signature Dove black teas since I'd already enjoyed a delicious chamomile at my favorite neighborhood café earlier that day. The tea was excellent. Ask them about the options. Food: 3.5/5. Everything was definitely good, but it felt like they were missing something in the flavor domain--although our substitutions may have played a role there. That said, they make excellent scones, and the chocolate dessert was delicious (sorry, I don't know the name). So overall: 4/5. I think our whole group really enjoyed themselves, and, as with so many things in life, the companions are what make the experience matter the most. Thanks, Silver Dove, for a memorable afternoon!

This cafe has become the heart of the business district in the Heights and for good reason. Great…read morecoffee, yummy food, friendly staff, and a lot of space for seating and meeting with friends. Try the avocado toast or an egg sandwich!

The Roasted Granola is a local gem. The food is delicious and they have a nice variety. This…read moreincludes Soups, Salads, Bowls, Parfaits, Baked Goods, and Drinks that are made there. The staff is helpful and makes good recommendations. The ambiance is cozy but it can get pretty crowded. They hang up paintings, I believe by Arlington residents and they have shelves in the front featuring a variety of items also made by residents. The only thing that I don't love is the prices, things can add up really quickly so you have to be mindful of what you get

Yay! They have decaf options!!…read more My bf and I were thirsty and was craving something sweet. Luckily we were walking about and found Bubble Nation. They have the classic tea options along with smoothies, fruit juices and several decaf options which is great since my bf is trying to avoid caffeine drinks. I got their brown sugar boba milk tea and my bf got one of their decaf coconut drink, both with boba. The boba was yummy and the brown sugar tea was also very good and not too sweet. Both drinks had the perfect amount of ice and boba. What a treat! The service was quick and there is an option to order on the flat screen or in person. There are a few stools to sit but not too much seating. Will definitely be back!

Such a cute little boba shop In Arlington on the Main Street! Drinks are a little price for $6.50…read morefor a milk tea, but it's the only one around. For the quality and flavor, it's a solid choice! I got the bubble nation signature drink, which is their milk tea with pudding, boba and red bean. The boba is cooked perfectly and very soft and chewy! Matcha lemon clementine is very refreshing and little to none matcha flavor but I don't mind that lemon clementine flavor. Both solid choices. Many other good stuff on their menu. Order online for quick pick up! No indoor seating at the moment due to covid. Some benches outside the shop, if you want a seat. Enjoy!

I really love biking and always pass by Kickstand on my journeys down the minuteman. I knew that I…read morehad to come visit one day just for Kickstand and I finally was able to do it when the crowd died down for the colder months. Unfortunately, I don't think it was worth the hype. I think great concept, but execution wasn't quite there. And maybe I just got unlikely with the item I ordered. I got the breakfast wrap which was an assortment of roasted veggies (think squash, broccoli, eggs) in the wrap. This was certainly unorthodox, but I wasn't opposed to it. I didn't really read much into it so I kind of was expecting a breakfast burrito, but got a pleasant surprise since I do like roasted veggies as well. The problem is that there was not much flavor to it and it left a lot to be desired. I think they could have done a lot more with it. Despite being underwhelmed, I will probably come here again and try something else. I just can't when their spot on the minute man is perfect and they are willing to push the envelope on breakfast wraps. So I'm hoping to up this rating one day!

Awesome stop along minuteman bike path for a bite and a coffee. Breakfast sandwich and wrap were…read morereal tasty as was the coffee. Pumpkin muffin was amazing too. Great spot to sit under the trees and relax.

I stopped by this bakery several weeks ago to try out their pastries. I got slices of the chestnut…read morealmond cake, mango vanilla cake, and the green tea red bean cheesecake. The chestnut almond cake was awesome! It had fresh whipped cream and chestnut cream on the outside with almond bits inside the roll. It was light and delicious. I only wish they had more chestnut puree in the roll. The mango vanilla cake was also very good too. It was a vanilla sponge cake mixed with mango puree. Out of the three, the green tea red bean cheesecake was my least favorite. I usually like green tea desserts but I thought the green tea red bean cheesecake had a hard texture. You can also pre-order zongzi prior to the Dragon Boat festival day. They don't use preservatives which is a good thing. They also come with instructions on how to reheat them. Pretty cool. Definitely will come back for more chestnut almond cake!

Close to the Lexington History Museum is a small Chinese bakery. With fresh baked goods made daily,…read morethey also offer bubble tea and cakes made to order. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable with great care in their products and service. We enjoyed our sampling of buns and boba very much.

I came here on a whim and arrived to a small line but crowded cafe. They had their menus high up on…read morethe walls with traditional coffee beverages, tea, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and a yogurt menu. I was sad to not see any specialty coffee/lattes. Although, the iced coffee and cold brew were good. The breakfast sandwich was the star of the show though, the Egg & Feta sandwich was perfectly balanced with greens, feta, fluffy egg and delicious bread. I was happy to see they had a few tables outside because inside was crowded and I was there alone and didn't want to take up an entire indoor table.

A good neighborhood coffee shop with a variety of coffee and tea drinks, pastries, and sandwiches…read more The chocolate zucchini cake was excellent - super moist and rich in flavor. The pepper biscuit breakfast sandwich was good, though a little under seasoned for me. The chia pudding was also good, but a little over-sweet. Service was fast and friendly. Overall, would recommend as a solid local option for a casual breakfast or lunch.

Fun trivia and good food. Love this place and I come here often. This sentence is here to get me to…read more85 characters

Excellent Food... Excellent Service…read more.. Very pleasant experience overall... Hosting staff could use some people skill building...