50 Best Cafes near Burlington

“I give it five stars. Best spot I found in the area. I was here on a week-long business trip and ate breakfast, lunch, and dinner here every day, - nothing better in the county. Everything is tasty, fresh, high quality, fast, and reasonably priced. Breakfasts, bowls, and paninis were especially good. Free fruit-infused water in the dining area is a nice touch. Friendly staff and a pleasant atmosphere. Highly recommend. I’ll be back.“

“Amazing gluten free cafe and bakery. We had the peach grilled cheese, pancakes, and a breakfast sandwich and all 3 were amazing. My fiancé was diagnosed with celiac 15 years ago and she said it’s the best pancake she’s had since she was diagnosed. We also got iced coffees, both were delicious. The sweets we brought home all look and taste amazing. Very allergen friendly.“

“egg sandwich beats take-out McDonald's, burger King, Wendy's. close to True North. I'm biased as it's walking distance for me. Mike trying“

“Katie is an ALL-STAR! Immediately upon entering, not only was she warm and helpful but also invested in making a customer connection that mattered, showing an genuine interest in getting to know me and what brought me in to Nero for my morning. As a former barista (few years back), I know firsthand the talent and skill that goes into multitasking beverage crafting and keeping a conversation going with the individual you're helping and this, I believe, is Katie's superpower. No issues with my order, never forgot the small substations (soy milk, extra sweet), and got it to me faster than I ever had at a Nero to boot! A+ service, A+ food and drink. Will definitely be coming back to this location.“

“I absolutely love Tatte in Burlington. The cappuccinos are delicious, the coffee is always fresh, and it's one of my favorite spots to meet clients, friends, or grab a quick breakfast or lunch.

I have to admit, I am completely obsessed with the chicken pita sandwich with feta cheese. Plus The hummus dish is amazing, everything tastes incredibly fresh, and the quality is consistently outstanding.

On top of that, their pastry and dessert selection is dangerous in the best possible way. There are so many tempting options that it's hard to leave without taking something home.

If you're looking for great coffee, fresh food, and a comfortable atmosphere, Tatte is definitely worth a visit.“

“Nice cafe with delicious coffee, sandwiches, desserts, and smoothies. They even take orders for cakes. My belt on sourdough toast was delicious. Very large sitting area with Wi-Fi. Even have gluten free options.“

“The person serving us on a line was impressively adept and efficient, while being quite friendly to everyone He turned out to be the manager. I was looking for dessert, but on the kiosk, under bakeries Nero wasn’t listed, in fact, hardly a thing was, so I planned to go without until I stumbled upon Nero on my way out. They bake fresh every day. It’s a very comfortable and relaxingenvironment and as noted above excellent service. He was serving an outrageous range of coffee, specialties, and the bakery goods looked carefully crafted. The chocolate cake was quite delicious and reasonably priced. I highly recommend this place.“

“Tasty breakfast and sandwiches“

“Delicious, Yummy, Friendly, Locally owned, with baking ingredients specialities! We’re so happy to have this warm and inviting place around the corner from where we live. #support local !!“

“Fig is the best! Their takeout window basically got me through the pandemic, and I feel very lucky that this is my local. As a certified scone-hater, their blueberry scone is the best I've ever had. I recommend their lattes, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches (the cheddar cheese is SHARP), and chia pudding. Their lunch sandwiches are also great. 10/10 for staff, vibes, food, and coffee.“

“This is a great little coffee shop with good coffee and great vibes. There is a good amount of seating available despite the small space with a few bar stools. Both baristas were very friendly and helpful to myself and another international customer. They gave both of different ideas for places to visit and see while we were in town. The food looked great but I did not eat there so I can’t really rate that side of the business.“

“Amazing coffee and food! Not super sweet like other shops and the coffee is flavorful! Great friendly service!“

“Amazing Staff, amazing food !!! If You’re in Harvard Sq. don’t miss out!“

“What a cozy little place and such beautiful cakes! Plus, it's run by a Southeast Asian girl, so they're not too sweet!!

Thai Tea Cake: The Thai milk tea flavor is balanced and delicate. The cake itself is soft yet slightly coarse, and the cream is smooth and creamy. It's very pleasant to eat.

Ube Latte: It tastes like the ube milk tea or ube ice cream cones I used to eat as a child, but it's not as sweet, and you can taste the good quality milk.“

“I visited this shop for the first time today, and the atmosphere was both cozy and tidy! The staff were incredibly friendly. The owner, in particular, was exceptionally helpful—he gave me all the pens in the shop for free, helping me solve a major work problem! He said he didn't need any thanks from me! I was truly deeply moved.“

“SUCH A PERFECT SPOT. I’ve been here more than 10 times and never been disappointed by food or service. It’s totally a neighborhood favorite but I don’t hear enough non-Somerville people talking about Basma!!!! My favorite place to take anyone anytime because their menu is so varied and everything is great,
its just so inviting. Theyve got these gorgeous big windows and good seating everywhere. Highly recommend their chicken sumac panini (basically any panini haha) and the shakshuka is incredibleeeee.“

“So sad. Today was their last day in Allston. Going to miss them...and their banana bread!“

“We ate at bom dough when we visited my grandson who lives on Cambridge Street . Food was delicious and unique. Would love to send him a gift card , and would also eat there again if we visit him.“

“Exceptional English muffins and breakfast items! The best breakfast sandwich I’ve ver had and they have quite a variety. Everything made here is very quality and the staff is very friendly and accommodating. One of the best cappuccinos I’ve ever had as well. Highly recommend!“

“Though I have not been to the Cafe in person, the sandwich I had from there was one of the best I have ever eaten! Can't wait to go in person. 5 stars.😋“

“Best bakery and cafe around!“

“After living nearby for more than a year, I finally visited Bikeeny Caffe this week. The pastries were delightful! My favorites were the Italian cheese blend pastry and the honey pecan pastry in the photo I’ve included. The employees were cheerful and kind. I plan to return at least once every week!“

“With so few bubble tea hangout spots outside of Boston, Teamoji is one of the few places I genuinely recommend. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted warmly by the staff. I was pleasantly surprised by how extensive the menu was, which made choosing a drink a challenge in the best way. The shop was clean, inviting, and featured a cute seating area that's perfect for hanging out. The drink I ordered met my expectations perfectly, with the right balance of sweetness, flavor, and texture. I'm glad I decided to give Teamoji a try, and I'll definitely be coming back. Oh...can't forget how easy finding parking was, there's plenty!!“

“One of our absolute favorite spots in town, we’re so lucky to have this in our community!“

“I have learned that the founders of this place are all from IT and wanted to provide nice vocational opportunities for their autistic son and the neighborhood. The service was great, the food was delicious, and the place is worth supporting as a Neighborhood institution. Try the veggie wrap.

Good vegetarian choices and clearly labeled vegan options.

They’re a small staff, so food tends to come out a bit slow but everything you bite into winds up surprisingly tasty!“

“Great coffee. Delightful owners“

“This place has the best coffee in town. Their breakfast sandwiches are to die for. Lunch menu is just as good. Cookies, scones and muffins are all delicious. The owners Peter and Siri bend over backwards to please their customers. The register and serving crew Lisa and Isabel are great.“

“Oh My Gods! This place! Came here with a friend who has celiacs and what a find. The food is incredibly flavorful, the portions are amazing, the Lavender coffee is amazing, and the current soup of the day is Chefs kiss!! Amazing, overall I recommend it to everyone!! Will most certainly be returning.“

“Loved eating breakfast here“

“Came in for lunch and was delighted by the tofu puff bento box. The sauce was flavorful while the vegetable sides offered a lovely contrast. I was also a big fan of the tea egg. I’ll come back to try the tea and smoothies and enjoy the cute space.“

“Awesome food and the staff is friendly. Also the hometown Cafe atmosphere is great.“

“I tried Cambodian food for the first time here and absolutely loved it! I had the stuffed chicken wings and kaw ko and both were incredibly tasty and aromatic. The whole experience felt less like being at a restaurant and more like being a guest in someone’s home, I felt so welcome. Excellent, super friendly service from Phila. Definitely coming back!“

“Best coffee, hands down! ☕️ The hospitality is unmatched, thank you! 😃“

“I've been going to Ovenbird for over a year now. The staff are always kind and the food and drinks are always delicious! I would especially recommend the strawberry rhubarb hand pies. Also, if you're visiting the Acton Farmers' Market, be sure to check if Ovenbird is there that day.“

“I’ve come here many times and get the same combo. The iced coffee is refreshing and easy to drink. I can’t speak to the barista coffee. I like the fact that I saw the coffee being percolated for the iced coffee. The sandwiches are the winner. The crunchy bread, the peppers, the cheese and meat, it’s overall a well made sandwich that rings true to the name of the cafe, rustic French vibes. The staff have always been friendly when I’ve visited. It’s a cute cafe and the sandwiches and iced cafe are great at a good price.“

“Extremely friendly service/ Grabbed a coffee and a cranberry-orange muffin today- the muffin reminded me of my grandmother’s recipe- so moist!!! 👍“

“What a find! Queer friendly, local handmade art and gifts, not to mention the amazing coffee ☕️ ✨
We got the apple crisp latte which was a perfect fall drink and not too sweet, and a cortado. Alexandria was very helpful and friendly. We enjoyed cozying up on the couch and taking in all the art on the walls. If we lived here this would definitely be my morning stop but as we are just passing through I’ll be grabbing one more drink before we leave 💜💜💜“

“I recommend their Bacon, Egg and Cheese Croissant Grilled. Amazingly good.“

“Dado is the best kept secret in Cambridge. A beautiful café that feels so peaceful, considered and thoughtful in its every detail—the perfect place to sit with a friend, or take some time to just be alone and read a book. The co-owner Namwon has great energy. He was always really kind and welcoming to me and my boyfriend (we are from Australia, but Dado felt like a little slice of home). The food is really tasty (I could never go past their egg-salad sandwich; my partner loves the bibimbap wrap), and Dado, of course, has an amazing selection of teas. More than just feeding the body, all the meals felt like they were nourishing the soul. Just good honest cooking—maybe the rarest of things today. We’re about to leave Harvard this semester, and one of the great things we’ll miss is Dado.“

“We knew we wanted Magic Bites to cater our family event and we were so pleased that we did! Atilla and Elif were helpful and patient planning the menu and everything was top notch delicious. They knew we had some allergies in the family and they made an extra effort to create large labels with all ingredients. I highly recommend them!!“

“smooth latte, nice to have a decaffeinated lattee.“

“I wanted to share feedback regarding our recent experience. Trevor, the General Manager, was amazing. He greeted us warmly and ensured our breakfast was served on time.

It is a great place, and I will definitely recommend it for its awesome service.

Mounir“

“Grande Burrito, X-Tudo, chicken stucks, Coxhinas“

“The food was excellent but I feel as though it could have been warmer if I was summoned to the counter to retrieve it when it had been ready. Instead I waited till the promised time on the order and got it. I am sure it had been ready for a few minutes. I had not received an update that it was ready even though I had registered my phone number to do so.“

“Chocoweggli !!!! YOU HAVE TO TRY IT!.... Even better, try a BLT on a chocoweggli Truth be told, best BLT I ever had in my life! that a drink and a cookie fall for 10 bucks 🙏“

“I loved every single bite! I used to frequent “Andros” and was so bummed when it closed. I’m so glad “My Other Kitchen” is here—especially with the same salad dressing which is amazing on its own! I plan to eat my way through their menu—everything looks scrumptious! ❤️“

“Nice cocktails and next to Mike’s Pastry“

“Several years ago, I went to Sweet Touch for the first time, memorably for a delectable breakfast preceding a momentous event. I have returned there several times, generally for lunch. In the image: From the other end of the crosswalk, the green light still speaks to me.“

“Great vibe - I read about the bank part but was really impressed by the patio that wasn’t just chairs and tables pushed to the curb. I don’t recommend the strawberry vanilla latte at all, it was bitter and not terribly reminiscent of either flavor, but I trust that their more classic beverages are serviceable.“

“Love this spot!! I had the ube milk tea with ube pudding. It was great. It reminded me of a milkshake. It was very sweet so if you have a sweet tooth this drink is definitely for you! I also had the veggie pan fried buns and they came out so fresh and flavorful. Definitely a favorite on the menu. The only thing is you may have to wait quite a bit for your item. Definitely do not come here for a quick grab and go trip. Try ordering ahead. Good food quality takes time.“