We recently had a nice coffee and croissant muffin at Cafe Nero on Assembly Row in Sommerville. The pastry was flaky, good tasting and fresh. They have lots of seating inside and outside (most of the seating is for 2 people though). The staff was very friendly and they lit up when I talked to them in Spanish. Many of them are from El Salvador. Nice locale, good food, relaxing atmosphere. read more

Caffe Nero - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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The coffee always tastes better in an actual mug. I like cafes that have actual china if you are eating in. Baristas are very good. Service is quick. Croissants are authentic. Seating is comfortable. read more

Caffe Nero - Raspberry Croissant Muffin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We came across this coffee bar when we arrived at Assembly Row. Since it was too early to have dinner, we decided to get something to drink to pass the time. We went inside even though they have some outdoor seating: it was a day with on-and-off rain. The staff here is very friendly and patient. My husband ordered a pumpkin spice latte, and I ordered a sweetened iced tea. The iced tea was strong, which is nice to see, and the sweetener added to it was just right. The latte was every bit as good as Starbucks's offering. I liked the ambiance here. It gives off a homey and cozy vibe. Some tables even have upholstered chairs, which further the homey vibe. We chose a table that had regular chairs. We noticed customers with their laptops out, presumably working on their tasks. No one was made to feel rushed. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. If I lived in the area, I could easily picture myself visiting here from time to time for a cup of tea. They have outdoor seating, which I imagine is nice to use on a nice day. It was nice to see a competitor of Starbucks making a go of it. read more

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Expensive but nice ambience (fireplace, nice chairs, fancy lighting). The roasted tomato breakfast roll was served warm and toasted (~$7.70). read more

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They charge a 35¢ "eat in" fee if you say "for here" which is disclosed in then type on the menu board but is a disgusting borderline illegal scam read more

My wife and I typically come here on coffee dates. Why? Because the music, the interior decor/design, and exceptional coffee make us feel as if we are living out a scene in a romance flick. I want to give a shout out to Carla, who graciously provided me with kindness/hospitality/excellent customer service. I informed her that snickerdoodle I purchased was stale and she, without hesitation, offered to replace my cookie free of charge. She made my morning! Definitely looking forward to coming back. read more

Caffe Nero - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This is a perfect cafe to catch up with a friend, work on your laptop, or quick grab and go. It's usually always busy in the cafe but the service is quick. The cafe is clean and bright. They have a display case full of assorted pastries, diverse coffee/lattes, iced teas, lemonades, sandwiches. They are also open late which is great especially if playing sports across the street where you can grab a quick beverage before or after. I got a an iced almond milk latte with 4 pumps of pistachio - highly recommend! The strawberry lemonade was also delicious read more

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there were nats stuck within the pastry display and I mean over 30 (which i realized after i purchased 2 pastries) when i commented on the nats the barista said "oh yea" . Additionally my latte tasted like it was from dunkin. I ended up switching it out for a water and continued with my day. A total waste of 17.85 read more

This Nero is worthy of laurels. Strong coffee and espressos. Fun atmosphere with tasty sandwiches, croissants, crullers, finger foods and pastries. I ate a ham + cheese croissant here that was hot: it was a delicious hit! The spot could use one extra server to keep it clean and lines shorter. Review: 5 read more

Reviewing chains is always so weird for me because, in all honesty, these aren't that different. Cafe Nero is pretty dependably average in terms of coffee and food, but above average in terms of being a good place to work. The wifi is not only available (hear that, Barismo?) but is also pretty good, despite all the freeloader students (as someone who used to be one of them). I'm writing this review mainly because I really like this one and I think giving it less than Starbucks is maybe a crime. read more

I was craving a cold beverage after shopping around in Assembly Row. Decided to try something new, the Pistachio frappe latte & the strawberry frappe. The strawberry frappe was pretty good. The pistachio frappe latte was honestly not great and I could not get myself to finish the drink. I think drinks from Caffe Nero are hit or miss so I do tend to avoid going unless I am feeling parched like I did this day that I went in to grab drinks. read more

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Who doesn't enjoy a good cup of coffee?I enjoyed a delicious cappuccino! Friendly staff and relaxing atmosphere. read more

Caffe Nero - Almond Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Wow, the service was ridiculously slow. There were only 2 people ahead of me in line, and it took probably 10+ mins to get up to order. They take your order at the register and then make everything, coffee and sandwiches before moving on to the next person. The food was meh as well. I got the chacon breakfast sandwich. All the sandwiches are premade, sitting in the case waiting to be heated up so I should have known that they weren't going to be great. The bacon was so undercooked that I took it off. I got a hot mocha, and at least that was good! My favorite part was the ambiance. They had mismatched tables, chairs and couches. There were people studying and reading and it was the perfect spot to spend a bit of the morning relaxing. read more

Caffe Nero - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Feels odd leaving a review for a chain. This is one of the coffee places available in Assembly row and boy do they get packed on weekends. They have a lot of indoor and outdoor space for seating but on a nice day you'll find it full, busy and loud. I came here thinking it would be a nice alternative to Tatte which is also always packed. Thankfully I have the app because the line was across the store! I placed an order on the app. Even then the wait was VERY long as there is one person working on app orders and one person working the front cash. It took around the same time for the line to go through and get to the front as my order started being made. Def order ahead read more

Ordered a DoorDash delivery from Caffe Nero yesterday and overall was a good experience! The Mango Eclair was DELICIOUS- it also had passionfruit flavor which sent it further into the stratosphere of excellence. I will get baked goods from Caffe Nero every time I visit Boston! Especially this Eclair! My only critique is that I ordered a refresher drink as well, and it tasted incredibly weak / watered down to the point it just wasn't enjoyable. I would be willing to bet that the main line of drinks - coffee, lattes, teas and hot chocolate would be delicious and I'll definitely try some on our next visit and post an update. Definitely recommend Caffe Nero! read more

Caffe Nero - Mango Eclair & Mango Refresher (16oz) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Grabbed an iced chai latte on a Sunday morning. Five employees working behind the counter and my mobile order still came out 10 minutes late. The employee had an attitude when I asked about my order. They have lots of seating so seems like a good spot to meet up and my drink in the end was good. The quality of service was subpar and enough to make me think twice about this location. read more

Come here occasionally to work. Nice atmosphere, lots of plug outlets, and decent coffee. Also shoutout Ana, you make a mean flat white! read more

Caffe Nero - Ham and Cheese Baguette and a Flat White - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Food, service, and Ambiance were all great! Great pit stop before going back to the office

The Caffe Nero at Assembly has made a comeback after a fire that happened some time in the past year. The layout is the same as before. There honestly isn't much different to my eyes, but again it's been some months. The staff are efficient and we've never had a problem with the drinks or food here. This is a great place to bring a book or wait for whatever reason - plenty of comfortable chairs and interesting things to look at. read more

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I recently visited Caffe Nero and had a small iced latte that struck the perfect balance of bitterness and smoothness, making it quite enjoyable. The staff were knowledgeable with their craft and can sway a better choice than what you originally had planned. However, the furniture to say the least wasn't my favorite - little dingy and could've been a little bit more kept. But a very nice spot if you're looking for a quieter, cozy setting. read more

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I swung by here for a coffee pick-me-up, and the caramel latte was very good. I also grabbed a couple of pastries since they were highlighted as seasonal specialties. The cinnamon kouign amman, while hard to pronounce, was oh so easy to eat. This muffin-esque treat was delicious. Despite the fact that they even have signage touting the local lineage of the apple cider donuts, it was dry, uninspiring and nothing to write home about flavor-wise. I am a big fan of buying local, but it doesn't necessarily mean local is better! read more

I wanted to grab a quick coffee before our drive up to Maine and I found Caffe Nero close by. It was centrally located in Assembly Row. Parking was tricky but not bad. Just a short walk over and we walked into what seemed like an Italian Starbucks. I ordered a double espresso and received it pretty quickly. I added a bit of sugar and we were on our way. I like strong espresso not the watered down stuff you get at certain coffee shops. This espresso from Caffe Nero was hot and strong. I would definitely recommend it if you are in need of a quick pick-me-up! read more

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Waited in line (only 3 people ahead of me) for almost 30 minutes and my hot chocolate was barely luke warm. I'm so angry that I not only waited but that I had to pay for this. read more

Out of all the sandwich's this company sells, not one is sold without cheese. Even to take the cheese out because they're already made in the morning, this was not an option. This was after waiting 10 minutes in line and then they forgot my coffee so I just walked out. read more

Excellent food & coffee & other delicious drinks (frappes) etc. Great service & wonderful food etc. read more

Ana the barista was simply amazing. When we first arrived in Boston, she made the best oat milk mocha. If I lived here in Boston, I'd recommend her to take a leap in real estate as her customer service was superb. No one has made a better mocha than her! We'll miss you Ana. read more

Caffe Nero is my go-to place to get work done. I love the caramel latte -- I ask them to make it warmer and they always accommodate my request. The space is phenomenal. WiFi and electric plugs make it someplace you can comfortably stay. Great energy. Comfortable seating. Bathroom is clean. Gets really crowded -- given its location, no surprise. I lowered my rating because I found the service to be very sub par. The baristas look annoyed and they are fairly rude with their disinterest. There was a very nice server there, but I no longer see him. I still plan on going there -- I love so much about it --except the service. Too bad read more

After giving this place a try in Boston, I'm now really disappointed that they don't exist in Philly. Quite honestly, they may have some of the best cold brew I've ever had. It manages to combine smoothness and boldness equally. And somewhat surprisingly because you never know what you're going to get with a chain coffee shop, I really liked the food options. I sampled a chicken parm calzone. And while I won't confuse it with something you get in the North End, I really liked the taste. I sampled the banana bread and found it to be moist and flavorful. If they were near my home I'd give up Starbucks forever. read more

The location in Assembly Row shopping district is really good - the sightlines sitting outdoors on a summer afternoon at the coffeehouse include tall buildings, a view of the Encore casino, and a wide patio. Service was very friendly and helpful as well. Unfortunately, the food was really lacking. The sausage panini-like sandwich tasted like it could have come out of the freezer section of any grocery store - processed bread, chunks of sausage, mixed in a melted cheese mesh - it really was nothing to write home about. The chicken salad sandwich, ensconced in a croissant, contained some mayonnaise laden chicken bits (which also tasted more or less processed) and not much flavor beyond the mayo and the buttery croissant flavor. Also, all this stuff gets pricey, for what you end up getting. Would prefer to go to Panera. read more

Caffe Nero coffee shops are pretty consistent wherever you go: good coffee at a fair price. The aesthetics of this specific shop are adorable compared to the smaller Boston locations. They have twinkly lights, tons of outside seating, and a bocce ball area. I ordered an iced mocha with almond milk and it did not disappoint. [Note: they only have two types of dairy free milk (almond and soy), which was a slight bummer.] I had to take off one star because of the HORRENDOUS amount of gnats & fruit flies in the pastry case. I came with the intention of ordering coffee and a snack, but quickly changed my mind when I got to the counter. I've never seen that many flies in a coffee shop before, and it made me question the freshness and cleanliness of the shop. I was debating between 3-4 stars for this place based on the pastry case alone, but ultimately decided on 4 because I suppose most people come here for the coffee and the location, not the snacks. read more

Caffe Nero - Outside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Stopped in for a late latte and a bit of wifi. Comfortable, mostly quiet and enough space to laptop and coffee on the table. Coffee was reasonable. Super cute building and location at Assembly Row. read more

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The coffee is good but the server should not even enter this profession. She has an attitude and show a face. She throw stuff in front of the customer as if they owe her money. Very unprofessional. read more

This location has a nice and clean interior. The ceilings are very high and there are hanging lights all around. I ordered an iced latte with oat milk and it tasted alright but not the best. As of today, the store is operating under revised hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Although the coffee might not be my favorite, the location deserves more stars because of its atmosphere. This is the perfect place to study, meet with friends, or relax after some shopping. It's nice that the store is just a one minute walk from the T too. read more

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Very cool ambiance cozy environment. Great customer service. Perfect place to work or do homework. My americano at 8pm was perfection read more

Caffe Nero - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Went to cafe Nero this morning for a coffee and soup, didn't expect to have the worse costumer service ever. The worker with the long white hair took my order and once he grabbed four things that I asked for, I then asked for my cappuccino, thinking it would be easier for him than to remember everything at once. With attitude, asked, 'anything else?' I reply no and my friend and I looked at each other with confusion. Rang us up and walked away as I was going to ask him for a bag, he finally did not see us leave and said, 'that's it you're all set' I reply, 'could we get a bag please?' And he said, 'well that's a different story.' Gave us our bag and walked away so my friend kindly said, 'I hope your day gets better!' Also this is my cappuccino with NO caramel. This is also not the first time this barista has given me or someone I know attitude. read more

Caffe Nero - This is my cappuccino with NO caramel. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

We were in Assembly for a busy day of shopping and errands. After spending 15 min fighting our way through the tjmaxx parking lot, we needed coffee. We stopped at Caffe Nero to get a quick coffee before scavenging through TJMaxx and Trader Joe's for a variety of things. I've seen Caffe Nero around but never been to one myself. It has a nice industrial look and would probably be great for holing up to do work. There was no wait because the barista was really quick to make drinks - feels like a cause and effect situation. I got the iced vanilla latte and my boyfriend just got a small hot coffee. He was a fan of the quality. I also liked his coffee and I'm not huge on hot black coffee. I will say my vanilla latte was a little too sweet for my liking. My only other complaint is there was a swarm of fruit flies by the trashcan/straw area. Not sure how one addresses that but it doesn't look great and protecting my coffee from impending fruit flies was a bit tedious. Over all, good coffee. Good pick me up while shopping. I'l likely come back in the future to fuel more shopping trips. read more

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Stopped by here to get a quick bite to eat before hitting the road. Caffe Nero has a very nice patio area and a good amount of indoor seating. Like any great coffee shop, it's got WiFi. Free parking as well for a few hours. They have Italian-brand espresso makers and plenty of Italian-style sandwiches. I wasn't that hungry, so I ordered a slice of limoncello mascarpone cake and a peppermint iced tea. The cake was excellent--you could definitely taste both the limoncello and mascarpone--though the tea was nothing special. The restroom was very clean and well-lit (you'd be surprised how many great coffee shops have dim bathrooms!). The food is a bit on the pricier side, but the ambiance makes it a great place to come relax and get some work done. A great stop in the Assembly Row area. read more

Caffe Nero - Limoncello mascarpone cake and peppermint iced tea - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Hanging out in Boston at Assembly Row listening to music and enjoying the Summer. Decided to check out Caffè Nero and get an iced drink. Look at the picture, who wouldn't want to go, right? Well, from the second we walked in it was clear there was no happiness inside. The guy behind the counter look more annoyed that we were there than happy to make a sale. We got two waters, an orange juice and a Frappuccino. What we ended up getting was a lackluster soupy coffee blah. Just too bad. The pastries were just out and not appealing and the place was just not too clean or tended to. Anyway... Next time I'll just walk across the street to Shake Shake or Night Shift Brewing. Caffè Nero on this night, closer to caffe ZERO! read more

Pretty sweet location for a rest after shopping. The interior is so cute !!! Lots of natural lighting too. I just got a tea so can't say much about the quality of other items on the menu but it tasted good! The station where you eat milk and stuff was pretty messy and they ran out of milk so that was the only downside. read more

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Gorgeous outdoor patio area with long rock granite fountain display. Coffee/espresso is good, but a decent distance from great unfortunately. The large selection of Italian sandwiches remind me of what you find all over Rome and in every Italian gas station along the highways....but unlike throughout Italy, these are not cheap at about $8-9/sandwich. But this is a nice place to take a break from work as it is large inside and well decorated. read more

Caffe Nero - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts