22 Best Cafes in Somerville

“Our favorite local coffee shop. They constantly pull delicious espresso, have a great selection of roasts, and the food always satisfies. The chocolate zucchini loaf cannot be missed! I also really appreciate that there’s no WiFi. It makes it easy to consistently find a place to sit because people aren’t camping out all day.“

“The staff is extremely hospitable and is always happy to see a guest come into the shop- it’s such a great place to spend a morning having a snack and some coffee. The concept is really great- several friends who created a business together. Their treatment of customers clearly aligns with that.
The food, pastries, and desserts are phenomenal and their cakes, whole regular cake or custom design, are delicious and always turn out beautiful. They are also very willing to try to work to accommodate a customer on a custom cake or cupcake order.
If you’re looking for a real matcha latte and not a “cafe matcha”, theirs is delicious. While I’m not able to handle the punch of caffeine in their Vietnamese coffee too frequently, it is also delicious. Any of their teas or fruit-centered drinks are also great. I would highly recommend a strawberry jasmine with popping boba.
They do have parking behind the building, but just be sure to go in and grab a parking pass before sitting down for breakfast or dessert.
While it can get pricier with more items added to your order, it’s exceptionally clear that the prices support their business model- which focuses on a great customer experience while also providing good wages and a great working environment for all staff members.“

“I frequent this brunch spot on several occasions. whether I come alone or with company this place always gets me right. It’s perfect place for quality food run by an amazing family. Everyone is greeted with a smile, and the hospitality is second to none. I recall the owner’s son going out of his way to help an elderly customer carry a large takeout order to their car, which perfectly reflects the caring atmosphere here. Fresh breakfasts, delicious falafel, plenty of menu choices, and genuinely good people. Highly recommend supporting this family owned restaurant.“

“Very cute & cozy cafe.
I had the mango Lassi & veg puff, and they were both delicious.
Also tried the Chilli Parotta, and it was so good!

They routinely have special South Indian combo meals, and the food is so traditional & homely.

Love the interior design, especially on the ceiling. It blends culture into a unique cafe experience.“

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

“I had maybe my favorite sandwich of all time at this quaint and unassuming cafe.

Not in the loud bombastic sort of way, the overflowing ingredients arranged nicely for instagram, the punny names or the clever fusions. No, none of that. Just a simple sandwich with fresh, perfectly balanced ingredients, creating the perfect bite over and over. I wasn't expecting anything remotely of that caliber when I came for a lunch on a day off. But I took one bite and felt transported to a time when things were done right. Done for the sake of the craft and not to sell out or create lines. Done in a way that speaks of not knowing how to do it differently. It was truly spectacular.

The iced coffee was terrible though.“

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

“Had a vanilla latte with almond milk and it was great. Not bitter and very flavorful and smooth. They offer oat and almond milk, but l do wish they offered soy as well.

The coffeeshop is in the lower level of a co-working space. It is very spacious and has multiple types of seating (long wooden table, small tables for two, and multiple fancy cushioned chairs with short coffee tables in the middle). There’s also art being sold in one part which is an open space and makes the overall coffeeshop feel much larger and airier. The coffeeshop was neither too empty nor too full. The music was very low, if there at all, so it provides a quiet environment conducive to working, studying, etc.“

“The sandwiches here are MASSIVE and loaded up. Get the sourdough!! Easily the softest, most moist sourdough I’ve ever had.

The pastries are also good. They are known for the maple scone, which was good but I found it a little dry/chalky. The banana chocolate chunk muffin was great.“

“A cozy neighborhood café with quick service and genuinely friendly staff. I have had their breakfast sandwiches and chicken salad sandwiches multiple times, Ofcourse coffee and they’re consistently good. Easy place to keep coming back to.“

“Excellent service! I highly recommend Le Macaron Boston. Their pastries are not only delicious but are served in a very clean and welcoming environment. A must go to!“

“Great food and excellent service at this cute hole-in-the-wall cafe inside the Armory. Diverse breakfast, brunch, and lunch menu with very reasonable prices, tons of seating, great art displayed all around the dining area, and a cool stage for live music.“

“Great coffee. Delightful owners“

“THANK YOU for offering vegetarian sandwich options that are unique and tasty! The coronation chickpea sandwich is one of the best sandwiches I’ve had in my LIFE. Also pictured: “all gussied up” sando, rhubarb soda, and malt vanilla frappe. All wonderful.

I’ll definitely be back!“

“very pleasant staff. great coffee with lots of creative in-house made flavors, syrups, and reductions available. the sandwiches are tasty and made with very fresh ingredients. the baked goods are delicious without relying on too much sweet and sugary… like, actually good.“

“!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Sesame bagel was delicious as was my coffee. My husband’s peach oat muffins was amazing with big chunks of peach!“

“Can’t rate this place high enough! Clean, friendly service, abundance of options, but the food? The food is beyond incredible! Had the breakfast tacos and my husband had the Colombian breakfast. Omg, it was incredible!“

“Thank you so much for delivering produce during the pandemic! You guys rock.“

“Had the best casual birthday brunch back in February with 15 local friends at Saigon Tiger! The staff were incredibly kind and accommodating to our group. The lunch fare is reasonably priced and came quickly. Of course, it was super yummy. The menu also offers some great gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options. Would highly recommend as an option for lunch or group meet ups in Davis Square!“

“We had brunch on a Monday afternoon so it was pretty empty. The server was very friendly and engaging. The menu is not large but has a good range. Ambiance is great. If you have a narrow-minded pallet you might not like the.menu but our group of 7 did. Some said their food could be warmer but it was all very tasty. We all had brunch except for one lunch sandwhich. We walked there as parking can be tricky depending on time and day.“

“I would like to give a shout out to Erica who was the hostess in this location today. Erica came up to the table and mentioned about the marination procedure of chicken to make sure there is no food allergy problems with the customers (us). I have never had this experience where the hostess paying special attention to each one of the customers especially on a busy Friday evening. Tatte is lucky to have employees like Erica who go extra mile that will only help build the brand further!“