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    Circus Cooperative Cafe

    4.3 (20 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Jenny-Rose K.

    This is one of those cafe's you never want to leave. We stopped in Circus Cooperative Cafe on a busy Saturday morning. There are some tables that have comfy chairs, and there are a few couch seats where people were reading. It was nice that on a Saturday morning, they ask that you don't use your laptop. The person helping us order was fabulous and gave the perfect recommendation. Our drinks too a few minutes to come out but that is because there was one guy making drinks. And he made them really well! I like that they have easy squeeze honey and liquid sugar available for customizations. The one thing that was tricky was the lids for the iced latte was so hard to put on my drink, while I tried to get it on there, my drink flew all over the ground. The staff was amazing and came out with rags right away and the guy remade my drink, but I did see someone else struggle with their cup as well.

    Christian L.

    The staff were kind and the cafe is an open and inclusive environment. Yet, the food and drinks weren't my cup of tea. I really liked the layout of the place having tables & couches and a really open space. The MIT was ~$13 and it was one of the smallest burrito I ever had. The flavors were alright, nothing stood out. The latte with honey-cinnamon syrup was decent. Considering the price of the drinks and food, I had an expectation for slightly bigger portions or flavorful impact. I am very open to trying Circus Cooperative cafe again.

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    Kayla B.

    Thought it was solid but not mind blowing. I love the concept and the maple latte was just the right amount of sweet. I just personally like a coffee with more umph especially if im paying $6-7 for one. Service is super friendly, location is a bit random but close enough to harvard square to take a stroll

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    coffee: delicious. sandwiches: warmed the soul. everything else: such a genuine, sweet, community-oriented and -serving spot. living their values with union-made merch, all the employees wearing masks, providing free masks / test strips / condoms / etc :) committing not just to a lefty aesthetic but a lefty LIFESTYLE!

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    Christiane M.

    very cute atmosphere and nice area right by the river. just got a muffin to go but it was really good and i want to try their other sandwiches at some point

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    We went on a random Saturday afternoon, liked the cappuccino, bakery and vibe a lot.,

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    The space is welcoming and cozy with tables and couches, board and card games to play, and even a shelf of free books.

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