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Bluestone Lane Harvard Square Café

3.5 (198 reviews)
Open • 7:30 am - 6:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Bondi Blue Smoothie

Pretty good! My bondi blue smoothie had some weird residue but other than that it was solid (expensive yes, but what's new in Cambridge...)

Matcha Latte, Athlete's Burrito, Brekkie Board
Angelina R.

Such a cute spot to grab a bite with friends or family! Location is perfect and the vibes inside are clean, chic, and bright making it a perfect place to start your morning or have an afternoon pick-me-up. The service is easy and fast. Plus, the restaurant is spacious with many seating options available so it never feels too crowded or cramped. As for the food itself, it's definitely on the pricey side so I'd only recommend this place for a once in a while splurge meal. However, you can tell the ingredients are very fresh, so it's clear what you're paying a high price for. The menu options include both standard breakfast meals as well as some elevated, unique, and healthy options! I would definitely recommend trying out Bluestone Lane at some point if you get the chance! It's a perfect spot for those on vacation or for locals wanting to impress visitors with a higher end, healthy meal that isn't quite as busy or expensive as some other spots in Boston!

YSE Cinnamon Almond Latte
Ellie B.

Great food, great vibes! The servers were nice and it was convenient having a qr code for the menu.

Front of storefront
Chris M.

Ice coffee is now up to 6.00. That is one way to pay the rent for a Harvard Square location.

Ouai-vy latte and hair oil
Kylie B.

Came by bluestone lane to try the Ouai collab and was not disappointed! Bluestone has a cute modern aesthetic with touches of greenery. I think the lofted seating is super cute and makes it a unique and cozy cafe. There's a to go option but also availability for seating to have a more dine-in experience. I had the ouai-vy white mocha iced which came with a little bottle of ouai spray that I am super excited to try. I am not a huge fan of citrus so I wasn't sure about this orange infused mocha but I LOVED it - it was super creamy and the mocha blended super nicely with the sweetness of the orange and white chocolate hints. Service was very friendly, efficient and helpful! I look forward to trying more on their menu and hope to see more fun collabs!

Small latte
Tianna D.

I'm not one to go out for breakfast/brunch unless it's for 1) a special occasion ie. someone is visiting or 2) I don't make it at home or 3) dimsum. That being said... this occasion fell under category 1 which was to see my cousin who was visiting and she suggested it since she knows of the ones in NY when she lived there some years ago. I came here last Sunday. Upon entering the cafe there was a fowl smell like a soiled diaper, it didn't last but the scent resurfaced right as we got our meals. I don't know if there's a bathroom in the establishment but if there is i'm guessing it must have been an issue with the plumbing and the bathroom door being left open... I'm not sure. Otherwise it is a charming and quaint cafe nestled in Harvard Square. We sat upstairs and one of the things I noticed instantly was the natural lighting from the sun roof windows. There aren't many places in boston with this feature. I didn't have any personally since I was having coffee but I love that they have immunity boosting lattes on their menu like turmeric, beet, matcha etc. I'm not sure what breakfast prices are like since I rarely experience it but my opinion it was pricey. I ordered the cheapest sandwich which was the Bacon, Egg & Cheese croissant which was about $11 - it was okay. The egg was too wet and the sandwich was messy to hold as I ate. One of the first of many pieces of egg that fell out, fell onto the table then sliding off onto my husband's pant leg. I also ordered a small latter which was nice but a cup with a handle for a hot drink would have been better than a handless cup. My husband ordered the BLATE and requested micro greens to be added. His sandwich looked good. I should order that next time to try instead. I sampled one of his wedges which were really nice - semi-thin and crispy. And my cousin got the ricotta pancakes. Food 2/5 Latte (coffee) 4/5 Ambience 2.5/5... the smell really brought this down Service -3/5 - nothing bad but nothing special Overall an okay place

Spiced Chicken Wrap
Sophie T.

I came here to WFH with a friend and it's so bright and cozy inside. We went in the upstairs section which definitely is a little more private and quiet than sitting downstairs. No matter which floor you're on, you can enjoy the ambiance and vibes of it all. This is a pretty spacious spot in Harvard Square - and great to grab a bite as you WFH (which is exactly what we did). We ordered lunch and it was yummy! The menu is a a bit of an inquired taste but it's got plenty of healthy options. I'll have to try a smoothie next time!

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Cynthia K.

This place is super cute and aesthetic, located in the heart of harvard square. I just got an iced latte and a cookie, both were yummy! Lot of ample seating, and always seems packed full of people working, chatting, and snacking.

Dominique D.

The coffee is ok. I stop by whenever I need a quick pick me up. I've only ordered a double shot of espresso. I find that I never know what I'm going to get sometimes the espresso is great sometimes it's not. The inside is nice and I really like how much light comes in during the day. The service is great and the staff is friendly. I'll try something different the next time I go.

June M.

I was looking for a coffee shop to study in Harvard square, and this comes up as recommendation. They have two floors, and the upstairs is not too crowded, you can definitely focusing on your work when you dine upstairs. I ordered a capuchino and b.l.t and a smoothie. The smoothie was $11, hm not worth it My conclusion is this cafe shop is too expensive for coffee studying spot, and not cute enough for brunch spot( too tight of a space)

Vegetarian Big Brekkie
Leyang Z.

Had breakfast there with my friend who just arrived at Boston. I only had their drinks before so this was a new experience for me as well. 3.5 stars would be most accurate. I ordered their veg big brekkie and my friend ordered the Lemon Ricotta pancakes. Food was of generous portion sizes and tasted good. My friend enjoyed the fluffy pancakes very much but thought it could be less sweet. For me, I really love their baked halloumi cheese. It had a similar taste to tofu but more firm and creamy. Plus, the toast was topped with a wide variety of veggie and only had less than 500kcal. So it was delicious and healthy. We arrived at the restaurant at about 9am. Service was OK but could be faster. Dining vibe was great--spacious, not many people inside (well, perhaps because it was in summer vacation lol). Would IKE to try the goat cheese eggs and/or shakshuka next time

Oliver G.

This place is solid as a study spot if you head upstairs, although table space is limited but audio from downstairs is nicely muffled so the upstairs is conducive to a nice ambiance for laptop work. Despite the coffee's nice visual presentation, the quality is subpar.

Avocado Smash + Collective Granola
Caroline F.

I enjoyed a leisurely lunch at Bluestone one Friday afternoon- and it's got me wanting to come back for more! The food/drink theme is "Australian cafe" and the decor felt very Greek Isles (not a bad combo!). The menu has brunch/egg items all day with some veggie forward yet rich sandwiches that all sound really good. The brekkie board was a perfect combo for an indecisive gal like me; fresh Greek yogurt with lemon curd/berries and just sweet enough house granola- felt healthy but still like a treat. The avo smash topped with perfectly soft boiled egg/feta/veg was also delicious and somehow rich yet light. I enjoyed fruity unsweetened hibiscus/raspberry ice tea (Spring Trellis tea), also recommend. Then sipped a beautiful warming matcha latte and seriously delicious warm Choco chip cookie. I planned to do some work at the cafe but honestly was too into the food/drink to bother. FYI Bluestone is using that new InKind app (like rewards for dining out) which is a nice option. It's in the heart of Harvard Square so for drivers parking is an issue... I tried to go back again on a busier evening and gave up after a few circles in car when unable to park. But no worries mate, I'll be back!

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Great cafe in Harvard square ! Order the Aussie flat white . The staff is friendly and helpful , efficient and kind,

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