Check them out on Instagram @kaori.cafe_eastie! It's an open-space coffee shop with a nice layout…read moreand loads of natural light. Great for catching up with friends, working (free Wi-Fi), or just grabbing a drink/baked goods to go. We came in late morning on a weekend, and all the savory bakery items were sold out, but the apple bear claw looked so good that we would have gotten it anyway. It was flaky, sweet, and topped with powdered sugar. We also tried their matcha latte and regular latte, both iced with oat milk. The matcha was such a deep green color--so vibrant. I had it sweetened with agave, and it was really nice. The coffee latte was easily the best I've had in the Eagle Hill/Maverick area of Eastie. The staff was very enthusiastic and happy to help with any questions. Pricing for two lattes and a bakery item came to about $20. There's street parking available. The decor is really cute, with coffee bean art/details and sketches on the walls of cats making coffee. Really excited that this place opened up!

This is such a clean and yummy cafe. The staff is always so kind! Great local spot. I love their…read moredrinks.

We took a little Summerween trip from Boston to Salem, then back to Boston (via train). We'd…read moreplanned to ride the train back to Boston then take a different train to the airport, but seeing our luggage, several people on the train recommended avoiding downtown Boston and instead hopping off at Chelsea to take the Silver Line bus to the airport shuttles. Our flight was delayed and we didn't want to just sit in the airport, so we decided to listen to the locals, hop off at Chelsea then look for some cool local spot to get a coffee and maybe some food. This is a hidden gem in Chelsea. We asked folks on the train if they had recommendations.. they did not. We got off at Chelsea and it was pretty much a food and attraction desert, at least within walking distance of the bus stop. Luckily, Yelp came to the rescue. The coffee search brought up Dunkin, Starbucks and Aloe Natural. A quick glance at their Yelp page showed a picture of the coconut obsession coffee drink, and I was sold. With our luggage in tow, we walked the 3 blocks from the bus stop to find the business. It's literally a straight shot down the road, but I do recommend crossing to the right side of the street when given the opportunity, then taking the crosswalk to move over to the left right before reaching the business. The entrance is 2 small steps, so keep that in mind if you are a wheelchair or adaptive walking device user. It's a small, but clean and welcoming spot -- even offering a little swing and backdrop for selfies. We entered just before 2p on a weekday. The woman behind the counter was friendly and welcoming. She smiled and thanked us for visiting when I told her how we'd come to find the business. She said most of their traffic is students and teachers who want a healthier option in the neighborhood. She told us they have another business in the neighborhood which offers the often heavier, traditional Hispanic foods. We stayed until 3p, when they closed -- but that last hour they had a really steady stream of students and takeout pickups. We were honestly surprised to see them close so early. It seems like they'd do well to stay open until 4p, or maybe even 5p to catch more of that after school/work crowd. We went for the coffee but were blown away by the açaí bowl. It was delicious! Fresh, light, healthy-- everything I needed after 5 days of tourist walking and exploring. I ordered the iced coconut obsession and was pleased to get a little bit of Nutella with every sip. It was decadent, but not so sweet that it made my stomach hurt. My girlfriend ordered a strawberry lemonade and was also pleased. The prices were super reasonable, especially given the size and amount of fresh produce. My GF said she wasn't really hungry and only wanted a few bites, but ended up eating half of my açaí bowl. It was that good. If they'd been open later, I would have ordered a second one. I definitely recommend giving this small local business a try. Next time we find ourselves in Boston, we'll definitely stop in Chelsea to take the silver line bus to the airport and get a repeat of this exact meal. **As a side note, the restroom was a single-person, gender neutral room with a full-size baby changing table. It was clean and great for a #1. There's a table just outside the bathroom door -- only because the inside space is very small. They are very mindful of this and try to keep the bathroom door shut when not in use, so knock if you need to go.

we came here on a whim while waiting for our flight & wow we're we pleasantly surprised! the…read moresmoothie was amazing & the macarons were some of the freshest we've ever had! it's a bit hard to find but what a spot!

Sandwiches were delicious, cookies were not too sweet so good for me! Cute little place for…read morebreakfast or lunch!

First time here, but certainly won't be my last! I ordered an iced white chocolate mocha…read more Admittedly, it is on the sweeter side, but it is fantastic. Also at a great price point given the area it is in. Great atmosphere, easy to sit and relax, or talk with a friend. Definitely will need to try the food the next time I visit back. Their specials looked great

I went to Pan Y Cafe for coffee and a bite to eat. Pan Y Cafe was recommended to my friend by…read moresomeone she knows. This is a wonderful women owned cafe!! They have delicious empanadas, and horchata!! We shared a large horchata latte which was PERFECT! I enjoyed a guava pastry. My friend had a beef empanada. Everything about Pan Y Cafe is clean, fresh, colorful, and relaxing! I will definitely be back! The bathroom is clean. They have a large selection of cakes and cookies in addition to the pastries! They even have dried tamarind, and chiles for sale! The staff are wonderfully kind, and helpful!

Omg I am addicted to this place . The pastries are good and taste fresh . The mango juice omg ,…read moreamazing . One of the best I have had , so I get this when I come here now . The staff is super friendly. The vibe is welcoming . The coffee is really good . The sandwich's tastes so fresh . The bread on the sandwiches does as well . Just overall a really good bakery and cafe . I would say like a sandwich shop as well a

Very cute spot on the water in East Boston serving delicious and refreshing teas and milk teas!…read more This place hits the SPOT especially when it's relalyyy hot! Loved the fruit tea, it was sooo flavorful and refreshing! The service is quick because they are busyyyy with a lot of to-go customers, but they know what they're doing! Also a very cute place to study with tons of space and free WiFi!

Been here a few times and ordered off Uber Eats on several occasions as well - I find the drinks…read morefine, but they take a while to make when in person. Reasonable in price and they taste fine, it's just mainly the service that is slow so be prepared to wait, even if it's only you there ordering. They do have a beautiful view of the city outside so it would be super nice to enjoy a drink and the scenic environment!

Loved the food, service was great, coffee even better will be back…read more Thanks..........................

Cute little coffee shop. Ordered a latte for me and a black coffee for my husband. We also had a…read more breakfast sandwiche was pretty good.

Food here is simple and delicious. Interior is clean and service is friendly!…read more We got the breakfast burrito, spicy shrimp club panini, and french toast. Our favorite was the shrimp club. It was packed full of juicy shrimp and SUPER flavorful and yummy. The breakfast burrito was also delicious and we left with happy stomachs. Will definitely be coming back when I'm in the area! Highly recommend checking it out if you want some good food.

Close to the USS Constitution museum, but far enough away that it wasn't crowded. Lunch is…read morereasonably priced and the food and service were great. 5 people in our party and everyone got something different. Service was quick and we all enjoyed our sandwiches. We'll never be back again, but glad we made this trip for lunch.

When in Davis Sq. this is my cafe of choice. Their coffee, food, and tables are quite good and…read moreplentiful. I've been able to find a table each time and feel comfortable working there for a few hours when needed, or meeting with a few friends.

I visit the area often and have stopped by Diesel every now and then for a drink or a quick lunch…read moreand never really had an issue. I've even popped into the photobooth on a quiet day, which was a fun experience. Today I ordered ahead and found a seat near the back. I went up to the pickup counter a few minutes before the estimated pickup time and watched as people got their orders. A few minutes after my pickup time when the rush died down a little (order status was still pending), I still didn't hear my name or see my strawberry lemonade and bagel sandwich on the counter so I checked in with an employee. I gave them my name and the employee gestured to a hot latte. It obviously wasn't my order so I asked again if there was an order for Deborah and again, the employee rather impatiently insisted that the latte was mine. I had to clarify my name again before they finally took a look at a bagel that had been sitting right in front of them. They didn't even apologize and said something about someone else taking my strawberry lemonade before finally making me my drink. My drink was good but my sandwich was lukewarm. Weird interaction that left a bad taste. I've never had a strong reason to come back to Diesel but I now have a reason to stay away.