“as soon as you open the door you are greeted with warm & loving energy. this place is magnificent if your looking to study, work, meet new people or simply enjoy a sense of community. Shaan who occasionally works here makes the BEST hot chocolate in this universe!!! So check it out, you will not leave disappointed :)“
“One of my favorite places in Boston & Cambridge: good coffee, excellent food, and pleasant ambiance. In warmer times, the back yard is very pleasant. It's very popular though, so snatching a seat can be difficult. Oh, and lately it doesn't offer takeout“
“Cafe in the AM and brewery in the PM. During the day, the back taproom is a quiet working/studying space, which is amazing. Lots of seats to spread out and many people were working on laptops when we were there, but also many people having conversations. It wasn't too loud. We got breakfast burritos, flavorful drip coffee, and a delicious almond milk latte. Didn't get to try the cookies but they looked amazing. The food was superb and the staff are awesome! Easy spot to bike to.“
“Vester has something for everyone. Great coffee, tea, pastry & breakfast sandwiches for mornings; Salads, sandwiches, wine for later in the day or take out if you can’t stay. Friendly service, comfortable atmosphere - a must try. Named as one of Boston Magazine’s best new restaurants.“
“Honestly still in shock. Just went here today for the first time. A great sandwich for under $15 AND in Kendall Square/Cambridge? Amazing.Update:I wrote this review halfway through my sandwich because it was so good and I needed people to know. Now that I'm done I'm left wanting more. Thanks for the great lunch!“
“I would walk by Andala every single week and was always so curious as to what was inside and I finally did it! It says Coffee House but it also has tons of food options! The upper floor of the restaurant is definitely more cafe-like with people studying, seats by the windows, and the front where you can order coffee and desserts. Downstairs, on the other hand, offers more seating and cozy seats. Because it is a more casual place, the service is a bit inconsistent. We had multiple people come and take our order and didn't really have one server. For food, we ordered the Falafel Plate and Chicken Shawarma Sandwich. The falafel was extremely crispy and crunchy on the outside. The inside was a beautiful green color and full of flavor. The hummus and sauce it came with was also a delight. The star of the show was the shawarma sandwich. Every single bite had me verbally saying "Oh my gosh this is so good." The flavor profiles on the chicken were ridiculously delicious and the tumeric came out wonderfully without being overpowering. It was also so juicy that I could legitimately drink some out of the sandwich (even though yes, that's gross). The pita on the outside was the perfect level of chewy and the pickles in the sandwich cut each bite with acidity. I will definitely be back to try other dishes, or just for the Chicken Shawarma sandwich!“
“Wonderful restaurant! I am about to graduate college and I have been eating here with my family and friends since I was a baby. The people who work here are the kindest people you will ever meet and the food is delicious! There are tons of options for eaters of all kinds. My favorite items are the Dan Dan noodles, dumplings, and smoothies. It’s my favorite place to eat in the Boston are and you definitely don’t want to miss it! It’s located in the middle of a beautiful part of Cambridge and very easily accessible. It’s a very walkable area and this place is the perfect pit stop mid walk. I will continue eating here for as long as I can :)Vegetarian options: I ate here before I was a vegetarian and have eaten here many times since and there are many options.Dietary restrictions: Many food and drink options.Kid-friendliness: Super kid friendly. My parents used to bring me to eat here as a baby.Wheelchair accessibility: There are buttons to open the door and the restaurant is on one level.“
“I love this cafe! I got the ngo van sandwich which was absolutely delicious. I spent some time studying in here and really enjoyed the environment. The baristas are also super friendly and I appreciate that the cafe is a worker owner cooperative. I’d recommend Circus to anyoneVegetarian options: I’m vegetarian and found an adequate number of vegetarian sandwiches and the coffee and pastries are of course vegetarian. The tofu on the sandwich I had was delicious, the perfect texture and super flavorful“
“This is my go to lunch place in Kendall square. Have tried almost all their preparations and can vouch for consistency in quality and taste. Love the shakshuka! It's vegetarian friendly and they have plenty of quick preparations as well for those in rush. The vibe is casual with plenty of office goers grabbing their food as well as folks with laptops working remotely. They have several branches in Boston and around and are a reliable brand.“
“great sandwich pairings and a decent bagel assortment-- wish they didn't only have certain options on the weekend though. the ambiance here though is unbeatable, extremely cozy and a great place to eat and catch up with friends! also a great to-go.“
“wonderful staff. they engage in your interests and ask about how you feel with the tea you get. tried their pu-erh and it is definitely high quality. also bought a vegan wrap from them. great blend of spices and sauce. slightly too much spice that overpowered the tahini (bought the bing bang wrap) but still delicious. If i ever go to another show at the sinclair again I will definitely eat there beforehand“
“The pastries I had (a cookie and a biscuit) were both delicious. The cookie had an interesting spectrum of textures (well done on the outside, soft with some stickiness in the middle). The biscuit used enough gochujang to add some savoriness but wasn’t intensely gochujang flavored. The laminated pastries look enticing and I would try one next time.I will say, I was a bit put off by the checkout system defaulting to a suggestion of a $1.50 tip for handing me a $4 cookie in a bag.“
“It is very busy at noon on weekdays, but there is no shortage of seats. It feels like everyone is enjoying their leisure time amidst the noise.The food is delicious, there is a gluten friendly menu, there is no vegan food (you can adjust it yourself without adding anything), and you can't just make egg white.“
“I think the atmosphere is what everyone dreams of for a cafe and I’m sure the events are a lot of fun. I would definitely come back to hangout or do some reading. But on my first visit my friends and I mainly wanted to pop in to quickly grab a drink and some pastries. Overall the food and drinks were a bit disappointing. The drink portions were small but also did not pack much flavor. My iced matcha was passable but the hot matcha a friend got was so diluted it tasted almost like nothing. The pound cake we got was also incredibly dense and dry.“
“Came here a few times for breakfast and it was phenomenal. Big portions and a bang for your buck. Asian customer needs to be kinder to her granddaughter though. Granny slammed her little one's takeout on the table, got me thinking she probably failed a quiz in Elementary. She got good taste though.?“
“One of the best coffee programs in greater Boston; highlighting craft roasters, many of them local. Rotates pretty regularly so there’s always something new.Decent vegan options which are super appreciated. Big fan of the vegan baked goods and breakfast sandwiches. Lots of interesting looking non-veg stuff beyond the standard egg/cheese breakfast sando (which they have too, don’t freak out). The bagels are really good.Definitely a step up from a lot of the other cafes in Cambridge/Somerville.“
“Come here for brunch, it will be amazing.The servers are the best, friendly and attentive. The homemade vanilla latte was so delicious, not overly sweet and you can taste the high quality ingredients. The food is delicious and fresh, huge portions. 10/10 I recommend.“
“It’s the best for coffee and pastries, the lemon bar has ruined me for all other lemon bars. The toffee cookie was going through some rough patches for a while after they did some retooling, but it’s now back to the top shelf. ???Parking: EV Charging is back online“
“I’ll drive from New York City to have anything in this place. I had breakfast sandwich and a cafe au lait and it was amazing. the pastries are simply amazing. this location is new but the staff are adhering to the guidelines, if you want to go back to a nicer and improved Paris come here. 1 suggestions warm up the chocolate croissant (divine)Dietary restrictions: vegan cheese as a possible substitute would be great“
“I've been here a couple of times for the protein smoothies. They're delicious. Service has seemed a little lackluster but I will be coming back anyway to try their coffee, which as a coffee snob I can tell from smell without having tasted, is likely to be significantly above average.“
“The food was absolutely delicious. Perfectly seasoned with the eggs being cooks as stated. The employees were a joy. I would recommend this to anyone in the area. I would come againKid-friendliness: The staff was amazing I would come here again“
“Great selection of baking books and supplies such as various types of flours, sugars, baking cocoa. The store is small/medium but it's filled up, which makes it cute. There is a very small bakery/coffee section as well, with usuals such as scones, muffins, croissants.“