One of the best bakeries I've been to in the area. The quality of their baked goods is immaculate…read more I've tried many things here - my favorite has been the olive oil cake but I've also loved their croissants and pastries as well. As far as drinks, I have only tried the coconut cold brew which is very thick/strong, I usually add a little bit of oat milk to it and then it's perfect. I love strong coffee so I will never complain about having a strong cold brew!

Third Cliff Bakery always has a handful of vegan options and they are some of the best vegan…read morepastries I have ever tried!! The vegan street corn croissant was so flaky and savory and just perfection. The vegan orange cardamom morning bun was also so, so good. It's hard to find vegan pastries with this impressively flaky layered texture and unique flavors. I have been here twice, both around opening time, and there were quite a few people in line already both times, so this place is clearly popular (I'm not sure, but I would expect that some things sell out early). I will be back, again and again!

I am a coffee addict and a seasoned Brookliner, so I was super excited to try Clear Flour. First…read moreoff, the service was exceptional, and it was refreshing to see a cafe that operates efficiently; where all employees genuinely care about each other and the functionality of the business. Everybody was working together and had a great attitude. My friend and I ordered the seasonal Blueberry Pancake iced latte, and it was pretty good! It had a strong blueberry flavor, and tasted more like a blueberry milkshake rather than espresso, but it was still really good! I would love to try their other flavors sometime. We sat outside since it was a nice summer day outside and enjoyed the views of Brookline's greenery. I will be back!

I LOVE this place!! I feel so insanely fortunate that my office is within walking distance because…read moreit truly is my favorite part of the day. Everyone is kind, makes incredible recommendations, answers questions, and moves quickly. I LOVE the Bahn Mi sandwich (such a random incredible thing) and their seasonal lattes are always exceptional. I could drink their dirty chai lattes every day. Yes - be prepared there may be a line but I will give my business to them over a major chain ANY time! Such an incredible gem of a local business!

We've been checking out as many bakeries as we can during our visit to Boston, and I really wanted…read moreto love this one more. Unfortunately, the experience was a little colored by the service. The woman helping us at the counter was pretty short with us and seemed a bit bothered when we asked a few questions. Maybe she was just having a bad day--we all have those days! That said, the assortment of goodies we picked up was good, and there were plenty of tempting options to choose from. I'd be willing to give it another try and hopefully have a better experience next time if I find myself in Boston again.

I want to love this place,…read more The initial experience with the cashier is touch and go depending on who you get The vibe is solid once people start to fill in the space The pastries are redeeming, I'd recommend most items on the menu with a nitro cold nitro cold brew The follow up from the expo team is mid at best which makes coming back a tough sell. . If you want great service, look elsewhere for now, respectfully

I came here on a Sunday afternoon to have a drink and do a bit of work. The ambience is super cute…read morewith quiet and calm music playing. Their displays care charming and handwritten, giving the vibe of a mom and pop coffee shop. Which... I think they are! Not a chain as far as I can tell. When I went up to the counter, it took a moment to get service because the clerk was texting, but she put down her phone within a few seconds to take care of our order. Unfortunately, frequent table maintenance doesn't happen often here, so our table required a bit of TLC. And while it's not the staff's fault, the two people eating at the table next to us left quite a mess on the seat and table. However, the staff quickly took care of it when asked. My iced coffee with one pump of chocolate was delicious, but most of the chocolate pooled on the bottom because it wasn't stirred properly when made, meaning I had to do most of the work myself. Overall, I love the vibe of this place, but a few tweaks could make the food and service truly exceptional!

Overpriced and skimp on ingredients. Got a Cali burrito or whatever it was called, barely any meat…read morein it. Iced latte also very overpriced, but standard size.

Sooo good!! Stopped here after a run for brunch and the food and drinks were incredible! The…read moreambiance is super cool, and this place is a great spot to hang out with a group or go solo to study. The breakfast sandwiches are incredible; I got the egg and cheese breakfast sandwich and it was amazing, and a friend got the Harvard yard and loved it as well! They have fall seasonal drinks, and I got the carrot cake latte (amazing!). On their regular menu, they have a Baklava latte that is on my list to try the next time I'm in the area. The staff is super friendly, and the owner was walking around making sure everyone was taken care of. Really really recommend!!

This is an Egyptian coffee shop; I came to buy some bread…read more Sticky Bun: The caramel and pecans ensured it won't be bad, but the syrup coating and the crispness of the crust were uneven. It felt a bit perfunctory. Almond Croissant: I didn't expect it to have a sugary filling inside! A light cinnamon flavor, not too dry, not bad. Chocolate Croissant: A simple and straightforward croissant with a chocolate stick inside. Using dark chocolate prevented it from being too sweet, which is a plus. Plain Croissant: Surprisingly, it was still delicious even after being refrigerated for two days. The bread was very soft and had a subtle peppery aroma.

I continue to be obsessed with the matcha here. Best matcha in the area by far. I walk an extra 20…read moremin because it doesn't even compare to others. Plus the interior of greenhaus is so peaceful. I recently tried their new Oreo matcha and it is INCREDIBLE. Would highly recommend if you like a sweet matcha. I love working on their back patio because it is kinda hidden and so peaceful.

We went to visit Green Haus Cafe after a coworker suggested this place for their matcha lattes…read more They are Vietnamese + family owned! We tried two drinks, a lunch sandwich, + hash browns: - strawberry matcha latte - iced lychee jasmine tea - lil chic sandwich (maple syrup fried chicken, hash browns, & melted cheese on an English muffin) The English muffin sandwich was room temperature. Chicken patty was room temperature, guessing it is frozen store bought. So, it wasn't very satisfying to eat to be honest. But funny enough, the cajun tater tots were hot lol. (They're separate dishes that they put together in a to-go box) The drinks were decent. Not the best matcha I've had in the city. Jasmine tea taste was apparent so I liked it! It had canned lychee & lychee popping boba. Both drinks had a lot of ice. It normally takes me a while to finish a drink but I was finished with the lychee tea within a few sips. For the price, I don't personally think their drinks + food are worth it. Drinks had wayyy more ice than drink & sandwich was cold, with the exception of the hash browns being hot! Don't think I will be returning any time soon unfortunately. Really a 2.5/5 but the service was good, so I will give it a 3.

Found this cute little smoothie place in Salem and in Boston. Cute healthy vibey ambiance and good…read moreservice! Obsessed with the PB&J smoothie

This life alive space was very unsuspecting sharing an entrance with a yoga studio but there are…read morelots of seating options downstairs which I appreciate it that have a very naturalistic ambiance. Life Alive has vegan and vegetarian options and lots of fun drinks. I had the green smoothie and the vegan cesar wrap. The green smoothie was classic, and with added protein powder tasted good but nothing special. I was really pleasantly surprised with the cesar wrap - i thought it was so delicious. The chickpea based sauce was super salty (in a good way) and creamy. And the crunch of the lettuce and croutons was perfect. Service was nice and I like that if you dine in they serve to your table.

I really like Vester. I love its convenient location in Kendall and the fact that it's women-owned…read more There's an abundant amount of space to eat and work on your laptop and chat with friends. The menu was designed for a basic b like me - matcha, a Caesar wrap, a turkey and brie sandwich, hot honey grilled cheese, etc. It actually reminds me a lot of Tatte before it got mega-franchised. I had a bunch of ClassPass credits about to expire and they're now doing food options on the app so I went with the buttermilk chicken wrap and the turkey green goddess sandwich. The wrap was by far the better option, though I had assumed it'd be crispy chicken but we got grilled instead. This boost in health was of course cancelled out by the generous side of house-made potato chips on the side. The turkey green goddess sandwich suffered a tad from a skewed bread to filling ratio. While there was a good amount of meat, avocado, veggies inside, the focaccia was a little unwieldy and too thick and I ended up just eating most of the filling with my bare hands like an animal. I'd swap out the focaccia for sourdough in the future. Bathrooms were clean. Parking can be a struggle during the week but we were able to find a spot nearby on a Sunday afternoon without any issues.

Walking around Cambridge for the day with a friend, we decided to try out Vester for lunch. Given…read moreit's location, Vester was busy on a weekday during the lunch hour -- plenty of people in their business casual dresware grabbing something to go or taking a table. We managed to find a tall table in a corner to sit at. I ordered the kimchi grilled cheese with homemade potato chips. The grilled cheese was perfectly crispy with a fierce bite thanks to the kimchi. The homemade potato chips were thin-cut and crunchy, without that overly-greasy taste that homemade chips can sometimes take on. My friend got a salad that he enjoyed and the portion was more than plentiful. We would stop in again.