home.stead bakery & cafe

I always feel valued here

It's all about the food and fruit smoothies.

Love the delicious breakfast sandwiches

I went here on Friday and was met with one of the worst customer service experiences I’ve had in a while. Not even a greeting!, hello?, first time here?- nothing! The white server/owner/manager at the desk was rude from the start — grilling me with attitude and making it clear I wasn’t welcome. There was no professionalism, no courtesy, just straight-up disrespect.

Places like this don’t belong in Dorchester if they can’t respect the people and community they’re serving. If you want to act like you’re above your customers, go open shop in Southie or Topsfield — not here.

On top of the bad service, the food was forgettable. Thankfully, there’s a much better spot right across the street. That’s where I’ll be spending my money from now on.

Excellent food. Service and comfy seating. Get the Vietnamese iced coffee. Everything was yummy.

Great place for coffee.

This cafe is great for the food/atmosphere. But a couple of workers at this location could work on their hospitality skills! The eye rolling and attitude once you walk in the door is extremely uncomfortable. Their behavior sometimes makes you feel as if they’re doing you a favor by providing a service you’re paying for…..

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 2

This spot has some solid, delicious, unique, and well-curated sandwiches. The taj mahal sandwich has some of the best egg salad fillings I've ever tasted and the turkey town pressed panini was perfectly toasted —yet soft, and very flavorful.

I'm not much of a coffee person but my partner is a coffee snob and thought that their brown sugar latte was delicious, which is not to be taken lightly from her. We'll definitely come back when we're in the area to try more slapping sandwiches (and coffee for her).

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Turkey Sandwich

Cute coffee shop. Came in around 10am on a week day. As it says bakery, was hoping for some good baked stuff. But there was almost none. Bad timing? What was there looked quite sad. Order a coffee and Chai latte. Unfortunately Chai was one of the worst we had. It was tasteless. My partner dumped after a few sips. Coffee was pretty good tho.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Delicious Vietnamese iced coffee! ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meat was an extraordinary person, he took care of us and helped us with everything. I highly recommend this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This place was a great find. Unpretentious, nice espresso machine and grinder, trained barista. We came with our two kids and they have books for kids, comfy spots, crayons. We will definitely be back!

Kid-friendliness: Tons of kids books and coloring

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Toasted Local Bagels, Pastries

Have the scallion scone! Everything was fresh and delicious. ?‍?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Excellent cafe with delicious sandwiches/bagels and coffee.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great local neighborhood spot with exceptional coffee and sandwiches, and a cozy decor. One of my favorite cafes in Boston!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5