A cafe with a 4.8 high rating on Google Maps. The decor was rustic and cozy, the service was friendly and welcoming, and the owner mingled with customers, creating a relaxing vibe reminiscent of a rural community. Iced Latte: Perfect for my taste. The milk was generously poured, filling more than half the cup, with a naturally rich and creamy aroma; the coffee was hand-drip, not too bitter or acidic, and the overall feel was subtle and comfortable. What truly drew me in was two ladies sitting outside eating sandwiches. The sunlight dappled, making the vegetables look incredibly fresh and colorful, and the bread looked perfectly toasted, although I didn't order any since I had another lunch plan. Hope I can try it next time! Please note that a $0.50 fee applies when paying by credit card. read more

Café Rustica - Iced Latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We stopped by this neighborhood cafe for lunch based on the reviews. The sandwiches were very good with exceptional fresh crusty bread and ingredients. Relatively good value for the quality of the sandwich. The duo making the sandwiches were friendly, fast and efficient. The cafe has seating inside and out. A great choice when you a nearby. read more

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Always the best most warm service! The sandwiches are the best the bread is insanely delicious!

Cafe Rustica sandwiches are so good! I ordered the Ham & Swiss sandwich and enjoyed it so much i returned the following week and ordered it again. The toasted bread is perfectly crispy and the ham sandwich with all the toppings feels satisfying to bite into. Their staff are really friendly and welcoming, and there is decent indoor seating. There is street parking along Beacon Street. This is truly a hidden gem in Somerville! Will be returning frequently to satisfy my Italian sandwich cravings :) read more

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This is a great neighborhood spot for super customizable breakfast or deli sandwiches with fresh, delicious ingredients! We came here around noon on a Sunday and the line to order moved pretty quickly. There was indoor seating for about 12 people, and we were able to get a table, but that might not be the case on busier days. I got the roast beef sandwich with mustard and all the toppings, and it came out quickly and panini-pressed. It was the perfect tasty and filling portion for brunch/early lunch! I can't wait to come here again when I'm in the area! read more

Café Rustica - Roast beef sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Very reasonably priced sandwich place with nice staff. We got the Almond Croissant, Roast Beef & Brie, and Pastrami & Swiss. We got the sandwiches with all the fixings, as recommended and they were great. The place felt very homey and we sat to do work for a bit. They were lovely. read more

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Absolutely faboulous. I have came here for 15 years and this place never disappoints. Their coffee is exquisite with a balanced sweetness and the best caprese sandwich I have had in my life (called the rústica special). The staff are so kind and are at this point friends and the cafe is quaint and super welcoming. A true gem in Boston. read more

Café Rustica - Rustica Special Sandwich Lunch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Sweet sweet man took our order. We sat down in this small cafe. It's not the prettiest inside. Limited seating. The space could use a minor refresh. Lots of customers for Sunday lunch. We ordered coffee, egg sandwich, and roast beef with Brie. Everything was yummy. I could do without the black pepper in my sandwich but still was really great. Street parking so if it's not a Sunday might be hard to find one. read more

Café Rustica - Roast beef with brie - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great little coffee stop. The food (sandwiches and salads) were very fresh and tasty. The staff were friendly and accommodating. Just what we needed for a late, light lunch. read more

grilled chicken sandwich was not grilled at all but very soggy roasted chicken slices on gluten heavy bleached processed white flour bread. Promised me no cream in tomato soup but completely laced w/ bovine lactate & i am lactose intolerant. No thanks for the bubbluguts. Claimed soup was homemade but it it seemed like it was from a can w/ some dried herbs & dried garlic sprinkled on. Yucky eww gross:( I noticed pain in the corner of my big toe that started to hurt all of a sudden out of the blue while waiting amongst all the cheese & white bread there. read more

A lovely and quiet little cafe that offers delicious coffees and some baked goods. Service was very friendly and the coffee was top tier. The bagel was fresh and a good size. This cafe is perfect for a quick pick me up. Tables are open with a 45 min limit per customer but not sure if that's applicable when it's slow. There is also a table outside for outside dining with lots of nearby benches. The owners gave my pup a sizable amount of treats. We will definitely be coming back. :) read more

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Rústica special sandwich is total perfection and hasn't changed in the 15 years I've been coming here. Outdoor and indoor spaces are lovely. Owner is so nice, knows everyone who comes in. Love this very special neighborhood cafe. read more

This place is foundational. The Sandwiches are 1000%. Not 100%. One THOUSAND. The Rustica Special is unsurpassed in the world of sandwiches. The service and ambiance are top tier- a true homegrown small business gem. Used to come here 15 years ago, and just came back and was completely delighted and thrilled that they are doing well- a chill vibe for study or chatting with friends- music/ and the owners are just the best best best. Kind, fantastically friendly- a neighborhood pillar. Go here. read more

the turkey provolone sandwich was fire! so flavorful and a great price for the portion size. the service is TERRIFIC, such good vibes as soon as you walk in the door :) read more

Café Rustica - Turkey Provolone sandwich Lunch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Delicious sandwiches, great and friendly service, and excellent cappuccinos! Plus the green salad includes lots of real veggies not just lettuce. read more

Café Rustica - Rustica special - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Great coffee shop with very friendly ownership & staff - coffee and food is splendid here. Worth the try

I went there for lunch for the first time yesterday, and it was awesome! I got the ham and Swiss, and I loved it (for all sandwiches, you get to choose which toppings you'd like). It was all super fresh, and the bread was nice and crispy/toasted. All in all, an amazing sandwich. I sat outside behind the restaurant, and it was pretty & calm, and the staff were very welcoming. I'll be back soon! read more

This place is amazing! I got a capicola and provolone sandwich and it turned out great. The ingredients and bread were fresh and tasty. The food left me feeling good as well which I especially appreciated as someone with a sensitive stomach. read more

I ordered 2 everything bagels with egg and avocado. The price is really cheap compared to some other cafes in the area, so if you're a college student or looking for a quick bite, this is the place for you. However, judging purely off of taste, the egg was a bit under-salted for me. All in all, a pretty decent spot! read more

Café Rustica - Everything bagel with egg and avocado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Great locally owned coffee shop, friendly people, good food and coffee, and you can speak French if you'd like! Sip and eat locally!

I used to live right down the street from this cute little cafe and decided to finally give it a try a few days before moving away! Definitely regret not stopping by sooner, it was a nice experience! The staff were very friendly and kind upon entering. There were no other customers ( I came on a weekday in the early afternoon ) but in the mornings, I know it can be a lot busier as people are grabbing breakfast and coffee. I got a sandwich and coffee, both things were made relatively quickly. I ended up taking out, but they have seats inside and outside which I'm sure would've been a pleasant experience. The food itself was great - I highly recommend ordering in person rather than on any third party food app as the prices are noticeably more expensive if you do ( I saw that the sandwich I wanted was ~$11 on the app but only ~$9 in store ). I decided to go with prosciutto and provolone and didn't regret it! It was very cleanly made and very filling for the price. The coffee I bought as well tasted really fresh and had just the right sweetness ( they asked if I wanted to adjust it before I left as well ). Overall I loved this place and wouldn't hesitate to come back to try more of their menu. Thanks for the great food and kind service, Cafe Rustica! read more

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super friendly staff!! very welcoming and cute space. got the classic rustica (mozzarella, tomato, pesto, basil) and it was delish. definitely want to come back to try bagel sandwich read more

Looking for an egg and cheese led to a quick stop in here. Wasn't looking for anything special. Found a cute little cafe serving breakfast food in the greater Somerville square area. My egg and cheese on an everything bagel was nothing crazy but got the job done. Their breakfast sandwiches are very customizable to your liking. What did set a high bar was the owners phenomenal customer service and people skills. Although this was our first time coming in, he treated us as regulars. I felt very welcomed. If I'm in the area, I will make sure to stop by strictly for the customer service! read more

Café Rustica - Egg and cheese on everything bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The sandwiches are amazing, really good. The services is excellent really friendly and the ambiance is so nice and lovely! Totally recommend this place for sure! read more

Hands down one of the best sandwiches I've had. Was in town for 7 days and ate there 5 of this days.

Great place! Very good service, delicious food, nice people. I was having trouble finding somewhere to eat but I am sure glad we ended up eating here. The ambience was nice too, the place was cozy and cute. read more

Decent coffee shop / breakfast joint. Friendly service . Good food at fair prices. Not a bad choice if in area.

I was very disappointed by this place after seeing the high yelp reviews. The coffee was awful and I didn't find anything special about this place. The restroom is in the basement and you have to crouch to use it unless you're under 5' tall. The service seemed friendly, but that's the extent of the credit I'll give this place. Perhaps the sandwiches are decent; I didn't try it. read more

It's weird. They don't have a website- just a Facebook page from 6 years ago. No way to actually see their menu ahead of time. I needed to pick up sandwiches. I called at 1:00 to make sure there were actually open until 3:30 as it says on Google. They said yes. I show up at 2:30 and they tell me the kitchen is closed. Their turkey avocado is delicious. Coffee is good but I truly wish they would work through what feels like a couple of basic customer service issues. It is not that hard to create a website. read more

Delicious breakfast spot. We ordered a 2 egg sandwich on ciabatta, a 2 egg sandwich on a croissant, and some coffees. The food was fresh and delicious. The menu is fairly expansive so there are plenty of great options to choose from. We ordered the food to go and took the short walk to Harvard campus to eat. Would recommend! read more

Café Rustica - 2 Eggs Sandwich on Ciabatta - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This place rocks my socks. It's the friendliest service and cheapest coffee/breakfast you'll find around the Porter Square area. (Note: they prefer cash, but will take credit/debit with a small 75 cent fee - still a great deal). I had the great pleasure of finding this place when searching for a breakfast sandwich one morning nearby Porter Square. This place was a great find for breakfast! It was a slowish morning - I was one of 2 or 3 customers in the cafe - but it gave me the chance to have a table for myself (they had signs up with a 45min table limit, so I'd assume the place can get pretty crowded other times of the day). Their breakfast sandwich menu was super flexible (pick bagel or croissant, pick toppings other than eggs, you get the point). I tried an egg + mushroom on croissant one day (about $6.50) and a bagel with ham + egg on my second visit (about $5.50) - both came out piping hot and were quite filling! Highly recommend for a classic egg sandwich. For coffee, I got an almond milk espresso macchiato and this ran me about $3.50 for a double shot - this is a solid dollar cheaper than any nearby location (and all of their coffees were priced like this). One thing to note, like a lot of other cafes in the area, the place isn't open on Mondays. If you're looking for very friendly service and a well priced breakfast, please oh please check out Cafe Rustica! read more

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I got the roasted turkey with honey mustard and everything but pickles, and a cappuccino. They were both excellent. The bread was impressively crunchy. Plenty of turkey. Hot peppers were very tasty as well. 10/10 get what ya pay for. Pic related: too tasty to put down in time to snap one, sorry. read more

Café Rustica - I didn't think to take a picture until it was too late. Imagine a juicy rainbow bouquet cross-section. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Super friendly staff and owner! great small French cafe-vibe place! And the food is delicious! They know everyone in the neighborhood and we know them. I renewed my lease just to stay close to them. They always have treats for my puppy. Super accommodating. The outside place is nice and cozy. It's one of those places where you want to sip on your coffee, read a book, smoke a tobacco pipe (of course imaginary), and take a deep dive into Sartre. read more

Nestled in the Garfield Street Historic District of Somerville is the most scrumptious Italian cafe I've come across since moving to the Boston area! I came here while suffering an abysmal hangover and after exploring Mt. Auburn cemetery on an equally abysmally hot day with some friends. We were in dire need of sandwiches on fresh Italian bread-with a fresh mozz base of course; because otherwise we'd simply perish. We all got large iced teas (house made) and the Cafe Rustica Special Sandwich. This sandwich DELIVERED in terms of size, quality and taste. It was loaded with fresh mozz (thank god), tomato, basil, pesto and some added prosciutto. We devoured our food on a cute little terrace located behind the restaurant and plan to do so again sometime soon! Check out Cafe Rustica for your next fresh mozz sandwich craving, I highly recommend. read more

Café Rustica - Rustica Special Sandwich Lunch - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

A very cute cafe with a good selection of coffees and baked goods and breakfast and lunch items. Very nice staff and an incredible selection of Tazo teas, I've never seen such a variety! Perfect for your AM breakfast needs. read more

Great sandwich. Bread is soft yet crisp and they put in lots of fillings. Not many seatings inside or outside but if you can find one it's lovely. read more

Café Rustica - two sandwiches with lettuce and tomatoes - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I hesitate to even write this review out of fear this café will become so crowded I will be unable to secure one of the lovely tables on the back patio. The coffee is fantastic, and the brie and roast beef sandwich is phenomenal. This is the best spot to get out of Cambridge, while not leaving Cambridge. read more

Our experience at this restaurant has consistently been exceptional. The food is consistently wonderful, and the service surpasses expectations every time. This has become our go-to breakfast spot every weekend. read more

The bathroom is an experience. The roof is about 5'6, and is located in the "basement"? We decided to drop by Harvard before heading out of Boston. It's kind of crazy that we actually wanted to stop by a university on a vacation. We treated it like a landmark. I think that says a lot about the prestige and history of the university. When in the area we wanted to get a quick bite to eat and came across this small shop on Yelp. After reading the reviews we parked and headed in. The "People Love Us On Yelp" sticker was up...good sign! We ordered two tomato, mozzarella, prosciutto sandwiches. Yes! Devoured that thing! The bread tasted fresh and was just the right amount of crunchy. It had a delicious pesto sauce which made the bread easier to chew on. The rest of the ingredients were fresh and had the perfect amount of meat to cheese. We almost got another one to go! It's a small shop and there was a good amount of people in there. There were some houses across the street and the guy came over, picked up breakfast and went back home. I was very envious of him...what a sweet place to live! read more

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Going over some old pics to delete on my computer I came across some I took of my lunch a couple of years ago at Cafe Rustica. The pics brought back the wonderful memory of that lunch, the great service, great tasting food and of the time my son lived about 3 blocks from there. All I can say is I miss going there and wish he still lived in Boston. SO go there now, have a great sandwich for me and enjoy the fact that you have one great place in your area. read more

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