28 Best Cafes near Somerville

“Don Oscar’s Cafe is not the usual coffee shop in town. Here, you can find authentic Costa Rican food, and a whole different variety of it too. Their staff are so welcoming, as soon as you walk through the door they receive you with a smile and are ready to take your order. The food is absolutely delicious, honestly, it’s the closest taste to Costa Rica in the state. The atmosphere is calm, not hectic, it’s somewhere you can go to just get away from work on your breaks. Make sure to try their pumpkin spice latte, they have it all year long and you can’t leave without trying their pastries. You will for sure find yourself going back for more.“

“Amazing food and service.“

“stopped by with my daughter for her first Boba friendly staff and kind enough to explain. to her the options yummy tea very refreshing on a hot day. A nice casual place to go while walking around Somerville.“

“The young man was an excellent example of great customer service. He spoke English, Italian, and Spanish. He explained how words are supposed to be pronounced in Italian. He let us sample a couple flavors. You could taste how fresh and natural the ingredients used are. The rice balls were cooked to perfection ?“

“Great food friendly service“

“Amazing food and service.“

“Great staff and great food.“

“beautiful treats. taho that tastes like back home. friendly owner. cozy set up. I had the taho, yema cupcake & pandan cupcakes....YUM! I'll try the cassava cake later & their ube pan de sal.“

“Great coffee, quick service, we took a to-go from their drive thru on our way back to jersey. Good vibes, pleasant neighbourhood.

Vegetarian options: Probably veg

Dietary restrictions: Contains a lot of sugar

Parking: Free parking lot and it was not crowded at all

Kid-friendliness: Yes it is

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes located on the ground floor“

“it's such a cute place! it has a very homey feel to it and there are so many nice plants around. We got boba from there, and it was a bit too sweet, but still very tasty. The lady at the counter was so nice though, and gave each of the drinks a matching straw and a cute sticker.“

“One of my favorite bakeries from now on. Love the pastries, drinks and the crew service is very good as well.“

“Amazing Cinnamon Rolls. Perfectly baked dough, not over done. Extra Cinnamon, not the cheap stuff and plenty of sweet glaze for the top.“

“Went with my mom and my 3 kids. It was a beautiful place, even though my kids were tired pretty quickly. They loved the ice cream sandwich reward at the end of the walk though.

Kid-friendliness: I saw lots of kids there, and if I was there with just my 8 year old, we would have had a fabulous time. My 5yo was annoyed about walking so much lol“

“We picked up assorted sandwiches for a party on Sunday and they were amazing! We got so many compliments from our guests. Thank you!“

“The food is delicious and the atmosphere is great. Service can be a tad iffy at times. They'll offer you cilantro sauce with the empanadas but not tell you it's $0.50. You ask for an egg with waffles, they give you two (and charge for two just to be clear). I wish that they were a little more clear about that kind of stuff.

The food really does make up for it though. Everything is super fresh, well made and seasoned. The empanadas give Division Street Cafe a run for their money. The waffles are proper waffles, not the Belgian ones everyone else has, and it's all just vibrant. The decor is really fun, and the people who work there are friendly. The price can be a bit nuts. Both times I've gone it's cost us $50 to feed two people, with one entree each, a drink for one of us, and a single empanada. That's a lot. The desserts are $10 each which is a bit nuts. I know everyone is charging a lot nowadays, but I don't have to be happy about it.“

“Fresh, tasty food! Everything from my online order was accurate. Will return!!“

“Is it crazy to call this the most underrated place in Piscataway?? No one knows about this gem inside the YMCA but their food is super tasty and fresh. Their açai bowls and smoothies are refreshing and delicious and perfect for the summer. Also this might be crazy but their chicken tenders might be the best I've ever had!! They're perfectly crispy and juicy and tender all at the same time. Would definitely recommend especially if you're at the Y hanging out or at the gym for a treat after!“

“Great time today with NBHS classmates for lunch. Good food, friendly staff. New favorite drink in a can: Spindrift. Special thanks to cashier who took the great photo. Sorry, didn’t get her name.“

“Terrific breakfast and brunch spot. You will wait for a table and it will be worth it. The food us scrumptious. They don't present themselves as such, but it's actually Polish American food, and it's great.

Kid-friendliness: Kids menu does not include a drink and they charged full price for a kids lemonade.“

“I can’t believe other reviews complain about the price. This food is fresh, organic and home made with love, spices and herbs. Even the hummus is made with olive oil. There’s no canola or seed oils in the food. The prices are reflective of the high quality and unprocessed foods. I loved my first and second meals here so much that I got a ton of prepared food to go.Zesty chicken salad, tuna salad, spicy black bean salad, hummus, tzasiki dip, beet salad. 2 dinners: Turkey meatballs with spaghetti squash and grilled chicken kabobs with grilled veggies and rice pilaf.Had a piece of spinach and feta quiche while I was there with the white chocolate rose latte. Incredible food worth it 100%.“

“Choose two is the best!! Healthy food and great people in Raritan store Thank you for today“

“We were there today with 3 adults and 7 kids ages 3-9. The staff is always wonderful but they were especially patient and sweet today. We love coming here on the train for lunch!!“

“Very nice place, kind of cozy! The sorrounding stores were very cute.“

“I’m writing my review from my experiences here as I remember it. Andre was the GM or manager at the time and he was the best at delivering customer service and ensuring orders were out on a timely manner. The staff was always friendly but one thing for sure is : my order always came out like I ordered it . Nothing would be missing ( compared to the one in watchung, not saying they’re worse just comparing lol). I was always greeted and welcomed as soon as I walked in. Some customers don’t even acknowledge the employees which causes a decline in customer service overtime. I recall points where 4-6 customers would be greeted by cashiers and none would even look to respond back. I don’t know. If you want fresh baked goods or bagels it’s best to come in the morning or put your order for the morning. Besides that you can also reheat the French baguette at home.Panera overall as a company has high prices that they state reflect the “healthy food” served lol, but those complaints have nothing to do with this location just the company that should reevaluate their pricing.“

“I’m very pleased with the service and food here. Serval months of walk in and phone orders and it’s been perfect every time. Definitely recommend breakfast here. Egg, cheddar and hot sauce on a roll or bagel, with or without pork roll, love it.“

“The food was absolutely lovely, and their new drink—a caramel iced latte, I believe—was so delicious! It was totally Starbucks-level! The staff were just as lovely, being super respectful and soft-spoken. You can tell they work really hard! And it’s so affordable too—only $16 for 2 full bagels, 2 iced Snapples, and a dessert drink! It brightened my day a little ??“