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    Cafe Zing

    4.1 (147 reviews)
    ModerateCoffee & Tea
    Closed 7:00 am - 7:00 pm

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    Solid wood table with space to make art or meet new friends
    Hannah Lynn M.

    Cafe Zing is proof positive that Cambridge loves lingering...as long as you don't have your car in the parking lot for more than two hours! Walk, cycle, MBTA, pogo stick or coast your way for a leisurely time with good food, books to browse/buy, and artists/wise wanderers of all ages. Rotating events make this space cozy and caring for all

    Iced Matcha Latte with Coconut
    Nat B.

    Their matcha latte is amazing! If you want to add syrup to your matcha, I highly recommend coconut. I tried their pistachio syrup, and it tasted like Play-Doh. I also tried their vanilla.--It was okay and a tad better than pistachio. Weirdly, I tried the matcha with the lavender syrup, and I don't know why the entire beverage tasted like salmon... Anyway, I only recommend the coconut syrup for your matcha latter. Trust me!

    Free cup of coffee w a bag of coffee purchase
    Tiffany H.

    Great bookstore w great coffee. What else do you need? Good scones n other baked goods. I was staying at a hotel nearby n was in need of good coffee.

    Pastries
    Michelle M.

    Was very excited to try this bookstore coffee shop but left disappointed. The only thing I appreciated were the vibes. My bagel was cold and hard even after being toasted. I think they forgot about it because it was sitting there for a few minutes hence why it was cold. I couldn't even finish it, it was so hard. I did not like the lavender latte at all but thats just my personal taste. They also have many tables but they were all full so I had to sit at the crowded counter and it was very uncomfortable. Would be back here for the books but not the cafe.

    Tofu summer rolls
    Helen M.

    Bookstore cafe with lots of seating available, my favorite spots are at the windows. Was there on a Sunday and they had live music as well as a pop up thrift market. I ordered the tofu summer rolls which were served in an instant (as they were already prepared) and came with delicious peanut sauce on the side. The baristas were attentive when I asked them to fill up the communal water pitcher. Great place to study, read, or catch up with friends

    Dirty chair with crumbs and hair
    Anabelle K.

    9am on 12/18/2024: the place was dirty. Look at this chair. There's crumbs, there's hair, and it was empty for a while before i sat close to it. The girl at the cashier was particularly unfriendly.

    Calendar, book
    Nabeel M.

    Great, friendly vibes! Stopped by for some coffee, sweets and books - was not disappointed. Was able to find a seat with a nice view while enjoying my Matcha Latte and Scone. The barista was very respectful and friendly as I was clearly out of my element when ordering a drink (I usually get a medium black coffee). They were able to recommend something to my liking and ended up with the Matcha Latte. The latte was nice but not as sweet as I expected. Still good. The scone was a bit harder on the outside but had a nice moist interior. Nothing to write home about but did do us good after a long morning. After all this we were able to explore the bookstore with their plethora of genres and Knick knacks.

    Coconut Mocha
    Angelina Z.

    Cute bookstore cafe with a modest drink selection. The coconut mocha was very yummy. Seating and outlet access are limited, fyi. Overall a great spot to curl up and read or get light work done.

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    Love this place! Always such a cute vibe. They have a wide selection of drinks and pastries. Everyone is always so lovely here.

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    Is this a good place for small group meet ups?

    This is finally showing its character as a great place to meet up or relax solo. I wish It could expand into a store with popup exhibits and maintain itself as a cafe and reading too. Cambridge Naturals as a partner doesn't thrill me, and I hope… Read more

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