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    Circus Cooperative Cafe

    4.4 (17 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Maple latte
    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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