Diesel Cafe

257 Elm St, Somerville
(617) 629-8717

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Everything Bagel Hand Pie

Ham and Cheese Croissant

Veggie Sandwich Special

Avocado Toast

Egg and Cheese

Monkey Wrench

Banana Bread

Bagel & Lox

Cappuccino

Long Black

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic is a syrupy and sweet espresso blend that has been the staple of our lineup since the very beginning. It is a product of intensive lot selection and close, direct work with the farmers who produce its components. Supreme balance and a wonderful sweetness make this a classic.

Macchiato - 2 oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with a touch of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.

Cortado - 4 oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 2 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.

Cappuccino - 8oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 6 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.

Latte - 12oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms.

Mocha Latte - 12oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and some house-made chocolate syrup.

Vanilla Latte - 12oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and vanilla syrup.

Spanish Latte - 12oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and some sweetened condensed milk.

Caramel Latte - 12oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk and some house-made cardamom syrup.

Maple Latte - 12oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk from Highlawn Farms and McLure's maple syrup.

Matcha Latte - 12oz

This matcha is an exceptionally sweet, powdered green tea due to a several week shading process. It was carefully stone-ground to preserve the delicate aroma and flavor. We brew it with just enough sugar to accentuate the flavors and combine it with soy milk.

Tea

We sell a variety of Kilogram teas which is an American tea company sourcing fresh teas reflecting peaks of season, land, and process. Kilogram selects teas that are primarily organically grown and produced, sustainable, and meet the standards of their evaluation process.

Chai - 12oz

A blend of traditional Indian spices and brisk black tea, our Organic Masala Chai is prepared with steamed milk and just enough sugar to bring out the spice's intricacies.

Chai - 16oz

A blend of traditional Indian spices and brisk black tea, our Organic Masala Chai is prepared with steamed milk and just enough sugar to bring out the spice's intricacies.

Hot Chocolate - 12oz

We make chocolate syrup in house with Dutch cocoa powder, sugar, and water. Combined with your choice of milk, it makes an incredibly rich cup of hot chocolate.

Tuck's Turtle - 12oz

A decadent and warming beverage! A mixture of our house made chocolate, house made caramel, and house made vanilla swirled together with perfectly steamed milk!

Steamer - 12oz

Steamed milk from Highlawn Farms is sometimes all you need. Try it with vanilla!

Iced Drinks

Iced Coffee - 16oz

Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend iced.

Iced Coffee - 24oz

Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend iced.

Iced Vietnamese - 16oz

Brewed iced Frequency Blend with sweetened condensed milk. Sweet and decadent, a Diesel classic that will have wanting more and more!

Iced Vietnamese - 24oz

Brewed iced Frequency Blend with sweetened condensed milk. Sweet and decadent, a Diesel classic that will have wanting more and more!

Iced Espresso

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso, served over ice.

Iced Americano - 16oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso, served with ice and water.

Iced Latte - 16oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso mixed with cold Highlawn Farms milk, poured over ice. Also available with Oat or Soy Milk!

Iced Mocha Latte - 16oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso mixed with Highlawn Farms milk and house-made chocolate syrup. Make it vegan with a non-dairy milk!

Iced Vanilla Latte - 16oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso mixed with Highlawn Farms milk and vanilla syrup. Make it vegan with a non-dairy milk!

Iced Caramel Latte - 16oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of steamed milk and some house-made cardamom syrup.

Iced Spanish Latte - 16oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of milk from Highlawn Farms and some sweetened condensed milk.

Iced Maple Latte - 16oz

Intelligentsia's Black Cat Classic espresso with 10 ounces of milk from Highlawn Farms and McLure's maple syrup over ice.

Iced Matcha Latte 16oz

Iced Chai - 16oz

A blend of traditional Indian spices and brisk black tea, Kilogram's Organic Masala Chai is prepared with cold Highlawn Farms milk and just enough sugar to bring out the spice's intricacies. Make it vegan with a non-dairy milk!

Iced Chai - 24oz

Lemonade - 16oz

Fresh squeezed lemons, house-made simple syrup, and water over ice.

Lemonade 24 oz.

Raspberry Lime Ricky 16 Oz

Made with fresh raspberries and fresh squeezed lime juice

Raspberry Lime Ricky 24 Oz

Black Iced Tea - 16oz

Kilogram tea served over ice. We always have the Classic Iced Tea (a bold and flavorful black tea kissed with bergamot), and serve other seasonal options.

Black Iced Tea - 24oz

Kilogram tea served over ice. We always have the Classic Iced Tea (a bold and flavorful black tea kissed with bergamot), and serve other seasonal options.

Ginger Plum Herbal Iced Tea - 16 Oz

The King Crimson Iced Tea is a blend of hibiscus, rosehips, orange peel, licorice root, and tangerine. It is a perfect balance of sweet and sour, with a floral lightness to finish it all off! This tart and fruity herbal tea is sure to bring a pucker to your lips and a brightness to your day!

Ginger Plum Herbal Iced Tea - 24 Oz

Tea-Ade - 16oz

Tea-Ade -24oz

Milk - 12 oz.

Highlawn Farms milk from right here in MA!

Bottled Still Water

Open Water is the healthy, eco-friendly way to stay hydrated throughout your daily adventures. Made from high quality, shatter-resistant aluminum, with a screw cap, our still water is perfectly designed to fit into your gym bag, your cup holder, and your day. 100% recyclable and carbon neutral.

Natalie's Orange Juice

One ingredient is all you need for delicious orange juice! And that is all that Natalie's uses! This bottled, fresh orange juice is mindfully handcrafted from Florida's finest oranges. Try it out and taste the sunshine!

Culture Pop - Strawberry & Rhubarb

Culture Pop - Ginger Lemon And Turmeric

Culture Pop - Wild Berry

Culture Pop - Lemon Lime

Bakery

Nutty Breakfast Bar

A loaded bar with walnuts, oats, cranberries, chocolate chips, and white chocolate chips. Get a piece of everything in each bite!

Maple Oat Scone

Blueberry Cream Scone

Blueberry in our signature cream scone.

Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Plain Croissant

Chocolate Croissant

Ham and Cheese Croissant

Sticky Bun

Cardamom Bun

Made with our croissant dough, filled with a cardamom filling, and topped with some cardamom syrup.

Everything "Bagel" Hand Pie

Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie

Chocolate Chunk Brownie

Food

Bagel/Toast

These naturally leavened bagels come straight from our sister cafe, Forge Baking Company! Baked fresh every morning!

Bagel & Lox

Cold-smoked Lox, Cucumber, Pickled Red Onion, Sprouts & Plain Cream Cheese *Consuming raw or undercooked meat seafood, shellfish, poultry, or egg may increase your risk for foodborne illness.

Avocado Toast

Avocado on Toast topped with Olive Oil, Salt & Pepper

Loaded Avocado Toast

Avocado, Queso Fresco, Pickled Red Onion, Salt, Pepper, Black Sesame Seeds & Olive Oil

Classic Egg and Cheese

Dijonnaise, Egg, Cheddar & Spinach *Consuming raw or undercooked meat seafood, shellfish, poultry, or egg may increase your risk for foodborne illness.

The Joplin

Maple Butter, Bacon, Egg & Cheddar *Consuming raw or undercooked meat seafood, shellfish, poultry, or egg may increase your risk for foodborne illness.

The Pallet

Pesto, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Roasted Onion & Greens

The Russell (Burrito)

2 eggs, chorizo, cheddar, black beans, jalapeno crema, roasted onion, salsa & spinach on a wrap

Monkey Wrench

Dijonnaise, Avocado, Turkey, Cheddar, Sprouts, Tomato & Greens

The Elm

Turkey, Bacon, Tomato, Sriracha Mayo & Greens

The Holland

Avocado, Bacon, Tomato, Garlic Mayo & Greens

Vegan Club

Roasted Tofu, Avocado, Tempeh Bacon, Tomato, Sriracha Mayo & Greens

The Dover

House-made Pesto, Turkey, Cheddar, Tomato, Sprouts & Greens

The Willow

Edamame Hummus, Tempeh, Sprouts, Cucumber, Queso Fresco, Pickled Red Onion & Greens

The Grove

Greens, Edamame Hummus, Sprouts, Queso Fresco, Pickled Red Onion, Cucumber, Tomato with White Wine Vinaigrette

Sea Salted Kettle Chips - Hen of the Woods 2 oz

Everything Bagel Kettle Chips - Hen of the Woods 2 oz

Smoothies and Ice Cream

Pineapple Mango Smoothie - 16oz (No Pineapple Sub Extra Mango)

A fruity and filling blend of pineapple, mango, coconut, banana, oat milk, coconut milk, orange juice, and coconut water! Add whey or hemp protein for some extra power!

Berry Plus Smoothie - 16oz

A vibrant combination of blueberry, strawberry, banana, orange juice, oat milk, and mint. Refreshing and sweet! Add whey or hemp protein for some extra power!

Matcha Mint Smoothie - 16oz (Sub Mango For Pineapple And Banana)

A delicious combination of matcha, spinach, mint, banana, pineapple, coconut milk, lemon juice, orange juice, oat milk, and maple syrup. Sure to perk you up and brighten your day! Add whey or hemp protein for some extra power!

Java Slide

An enticing combo of Intelligentsia's Black Cat Espresso, our house-made vanilla ice cream, and whole milk. A coffee-lovers dream!

Mocha Slide

Do you love chocolate? Well then this is the perfect drink for you! Intelligentsia's Black Cat Espresso, our house-made vanilla ice cream, house-made chocolate syrup, and whole milk all blended together for a delicious treat!

Caramel Slide

Our Caramel slide is a combination of our Intelligentsia Black Cat Espresso, house-made caramel, house-made vanilla ice cream, and milk! A delectable treat with an energizing kick!

Mini Scoop

1 Scoop

2 Scoops

Affogato

One scoop of ice cream with two shots of espresso on top

Milkshake

Malted Milkshake

Turbo Milkshake

Our classic milkshake is made with coffee ice cream and Intelligentsia iced coffee.

Matcha Milkshake

Our classic milkshake with Matcha from MEM Tea.

Pint

Root Beer Float

One scoop of vanilla ice cream in a cold glass of root beer.

Retail Coffee And Tea

Black Cat Espresso

Caramel, Honeydew, Grape

Decaf Black Cat Espresso

Cocoa, Dried Fruit, Walnut

Frequency Blend

Almond, Dried Fruit, Milk Chocolate

House Blend

Apple, Citrus, Milk Chocolate

El Gallo Blend

Milk Chocolate, Honey, Cola

El Diablo Dark Roast

Summer Solstice

Blueberry, Honey, Lime

Honduras Caballero Family

Pear, Lime, Rocky Road

Burundi Yandro

Nectarine, Citrus, Golden Raisins

Colombia - La Pelota Pink Bourbon

Pink peppercorn, blood orange

Matcha Travel Sticks

Instant Coffee - Espresso

Instant Coffee - House Blend

Box Of English Breakfast Tea - 2 oz

Box of Earl Grey Tea - 2 oz

Box of Emerald Spring Tea - 1.75 oz

Flowers and Plants

Mixed Bouquet of Flowers

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Recent Reviews

Found this cafe by accident while food shopping in Davis Square. Happy to know they offer a vegan club sandwich. I must say it is the most tasty, satisfying and substantial vegan sandwich I have ever had. I also ordered the vegan pumpkin loaf. The atmosphere, staff and food were great! An unexpected find in Davis Square.

July 2025

This is the best cafe in Davis. The coffee, bagels, matcha, croissants, and breakfast sandwiches are all either very good, or flat-out unmatched nearby. Nowhere else is so consistently high quality across a large range of food and drink options.

June 2025

Funky diner with breakfast/lunch and artisanal coffees. Had the classic breakfast sammich and it was delicious. The coffee was excellent as well (just plain drip). The atmosphere is really neat, it looks like an old soda shop or pharmacy type place from the 60s. Even a pool table and Photo Booth in the back!

May 2025

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