We took a little Summerween trip from Boston to Salem, then back to Boston (via train). We'd planned 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. read more

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

Aloe Natural - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chelsea, Massachusetts

Muy buen servicio El Rainbow Bowl,es muy delicioso y tiene bastante fruta Encantada con Aloe Natural read more

This place is hard to find at first because of its location. Looks like you're driving to a dock and then bam! There it is this diamond in the rough wish it stood out more because when you go inside it's gorgeous. There's some sort of gym next to it you can park in front of just don't block them too much they're a pain. Back to this place though gosh the service was great super attentive and sweet host. The food was tasty and their coffee was oh so good! I would say they can bring it down a notch on the sugar levels but that's just me personally. Such a pretty place to bring a date a friend or hey just your dog. It's a little on the pricey side but worth the treat. read more

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I love this place. We go here all the time. Their smoothies are fantastic. I particularly like them for breakfast.

Item(s) ordered: Rainbow açaí bowl, iced cortado, iced coffee with milk Value: Very worth it! Service: It's a very small spot so there are only a few people there, and one taking orders. The person who served us seemed to be the owner. She was so kind and accommodating when I asked her about gluten-free options. The Review: A bright, modern café with a photogenic interior, Aloe Natural is an unexpected feature in Chelsea. This Puerto Rican-owned café, has options ranging from açaí bowls to sandwiches, smoothies, and coffee. They have many gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan options, and any sandwich can be turned into a salad/bowl. They can modify anything, as it's all fresh, made-to-order! I'm not an açaí person, but that bowl was mind-blowing. The açaí was in a frozen sorbet, adorned with loads of fruit and delicious crunchy granola. I truly cannot wait to go back and try something else on the menu...or perhaps order that dreamy açaí again. Thank you, Aloe Natural! read more

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Food was delicious and very dog friendly. Highly recommend on a nice day. Parking available read more

Aloe Natural - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chelsea, Massachusetts

Went to the East Boston location. LOVE the ambiance but iced coffee was bland and the green smoothie was not fully blended with a weird after taste read more

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This place is great! The decor is cute and welcoming. Lots of plants and really clean. The staff was friendly. We came on a Saturday at 11am, they were busy. Lots of traffic and all tables were full. The food came out quick and was as expected. The portions for the açaí bowls are generous! I was really surprised by the kiwi lemonade, it was really good. Definitely will Be back (: read more

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It was such a cute cafe it's very small but the staff was very efficient. My caprese avocado toast was amazing! I ordered the s'mores latte but was thinking about a Cinnamon Toast Crunch latte. I'm not a big chocolate lover. read more

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I've been there a couple times which I order the same thing every time, the tuna wrap & plantain chips were kind of old. I wouldn't recommend this place!! They don't keep the same consistency. read more

Food is amazing. Friendly staff that remembered our family and our order 6 month later.

Excellent salad with beautiful plating. Iced latte was good but not particularly strong. The cafe itself is tiny with limited seating but is very cute. Staff were accommodating and graciously worked through a mix up with my order. read more

Awesome new spot in Chelsea. Great açaí bowls, wraps, avocado toast and breakfast items. The decor is beautiful and fresh, too. Stop in for some coffee and breakfast or lunch soon! read more

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the food was divine you cannot go wrong with a single thing on the menu. fresh, delicious, and beautifully served! its so cute in here!! read more

Aloe Natural - Matcha Latte, aloe Aloe's Lemonade, Original Avocado Toast Amorcito Bowl Aloe's Cappuccino - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chelsea, Massachusetts

This is a super cute new coffee and açaí spot in Chelsea! When we drove by and saw it was open, we decided to stop in for to-go coffee and breakfast. Overall it was a nice experience and good food, though you could tell they're definitely still working out some kinks in their process. There were only two menus so I had to wait for one table to finish with theirs, and there wasn't allergy info on the menu so I had to ask a couple questions, but we settled on iced lattes, a breakfast sandwich, and the classic açaí bowl. I wish I I would have taken a picture of the açaí bowl before diving in because it was huge! Definitely too much for one person and would have been nice to share. Nice size for the price, but I'd prefer smaller personally to waste less. The fruit was nice and fresh, but the bowl overall was really sweet to me so I'm not sure I'd choose it again. Everything else was pretty good, so I'll probably plan to come back and eat in! I did see some people eating blueberry waffles that looked delicious, and croissants seemed like the right choice for sandwiches, instead of the bagel we got. Looking forward to returning! read more

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Wonderful coffee here. I wanted an Expresso bowl, and it was delicious. Our first time here at Aloe Natural. My girl wanted one of the Cold Iced Coffee, since I am more of a warm coffee guy lol. People were nice to us here. We enjoyed the different flavors of coffee. Might be our go to spot. read more

Cute small coffee shop with amazing food! Highly recommend. Came here for brunch from out of town, will definitely be returning.

Wow, place is amazing. We will be back and very soon! Had açai bowl and chicken wrap. The food is such high quality and very reasonable. read more

This place rocks! Best acai bowls in town! This place never disappoints me and I always enjoy coming back!

I went to an Aloe Natural at a different location than this (the one near the ICA thing) but as soon as you walk in, you are hit with the immediate atmosphere of happiness. it is pretty inside, and the workers there all seemed happy and excited which made me happy and excited. the food is colorful and a lot of thought was put into it, I didn't get food but it looked good. I got a caremal iced coffee, which was good as well! read more

Such a cute coffee shop in Chelsea! They did a great job decorating and using this small corner space. Aloe has flavored coffees and espressos, smoothies, muffins, and food menu items. We got a delicious raspberry muffin, S'mores iced coffee and pineapple coconut smoothie for around $13. Friendly staff and fun music! read more

Aloe Natural - S'mores iced coffee, pineapple & coconut smoothie, raspberry muffin. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chelsea, Massachusetts

Still the cutest little coffee shop with the creamiest cappuccino. Love everything about this place. Support local! read more

Aloe Natural - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chelsea, Massachusetts

Cute spot! However both times I've been here for takeout my food has been wrong. I've ordered an egg ham and cheese sandwich twice and only been given a ham and cheese, but charged for the full sandwich. Unfortunately we realize the issue once we are already back home. read more

Solid latte, nice atmosphere and super nice peeps. A bit hidden on the main drag though.

Cute coffee/breakfast spot with amazing coffee and yummy açaí bowls. The friendly energy inside paired with the beautiful set up makes for the perfect environment to get some work done or catch up with family and friends. read more

Aloe Natural - Aloe special cappuccino, rainbow açaí bowl - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Chelsea, Massachusetts

Great atmosphere, delicious drinks, fairly priced! I would recommend to anyone looking for a place to work, read, or meet up.

The most AMAZING and fresh açaí bowls. The food and vibe is unmatched here!!! I will be coming here every day!

Best coffee in chelsea you won't regret it great service the place looks like amazing. The açai bowls are to die for so much impact flavors. If you are new in town you need too stop by aloe natural and try this place out. Great establishment. read more

the vibe inside is lovely they garnish your plate so cute with flowers and everything honestly a cute and comfortable place

I cannot say enough good things about this place! Service, vibe, food & coffee was on point! I wish i lived closer, i would be here everyday! I got the cookies and cream iced coffee which was a masterpiece, along with an açaí bowl and a hummus wrap! I'll be back sooner than later! read more

This place is so cute and cozy. The barista and server was so friendly and caring. Just stopped in for a quick brunch waiting for my sister to land at the airport and the barista was kind enough to keep my sisters açaí bowl cold until she got here French toast was classic and delicious iced coffee was perfect read more

Great little spot an Chelsea! Awesome food and even better service! I ordered the Iced Carmelo and had a wrap, both were delicious. Will definitely come back and recommend. read more