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I needed a spot to work for a couple of hours and Eater suggested this, so I came. Cute spot to work from, with reliable wifi. The americano was decent, but the waffle was fantastic. I got a miso caramel latte to go (because it sounded so interesting). I was expecting a more savory flavor, but the only thing I noticed was caramel. Staff were pleasant.
The service at this café is exceptionally kind, with the staff providing helpful recommendations and input throughout our visit. However, they do chat a lot, which can be a bit distracting as their voices carry. Nevertheless, this cute and quiet café provides an ideal ambiance for getting some quick work done! Alex and I ordered the Taza Mocha and the Cappuccino. Overall, both drinks could've been made hotter. They were both warm and got cold really quickly. There was a subtle touch of mocha, sourced from a local shop, which gave it a unique character. It resembled more of a plain latte due to its light flavoring. Nonetheless, the grainy texture added a natural feel that I appreciated. Personally, I quite enjoyed the mocha, but it's worth mentioning that I tend to prefer lighter, less intense flavors in my mocha drinks. For those who enjoy strong, bold mochas, this might not be the ideal choice. However, if you're like me and prefer something lighter with just a hint of mocha flavor without being overly sweet, then this drink is the perfect combination. The Cappuccino was okay. It didn't stand out. I wouldn't get it again. We also ordered the leige waffle. It was very flavorful but not too sweet - I kept craving more. As leige waffles typically aren't fluffy, it met my expectations perfectly. Although, I would have preferred it to be crispier, but the texture and density within the interior of the waffle was spot-on. I'm not sure if I'd visit again, but I definitely think it's worth the try!
Nice ambiance, but my liege waffle was very burnt :(. I ordered a miso caramel latte and a piece waffle. The latte was decent but the waffle was pretty burnt on the outside, I could not finish it.
Yummy waffle, so warm and chewy with light crispy crunch on outside. The chocolate was so gooey and liquid. You can definitely taste the tahini flavor and it wasn't too sweet at all. Perfect snack! The inside was pretty small and any party bigger than 2 would likely have trouble finding a spot inside. The servers were really friendly and nice though! Service was also decently quick.
Came here on a Tuesday afternoon and the space was relatively full for midday - a lot of patrons working or just chatting with others. The ambiance left it feeling very friendly and cozy which was overall nice and not too loud. The staff was pretty friendly and quick with getting our orders ready. Two of us shared a waffle and it was a good snack - pretty sweet and crispy outside with a soft inside. It was definitely a nice way to wrap up lunch as we came here after we finished eating! Overall, I found Curio to be a nice, quaint spot. I wouldn't mind trying some of their other menu items such as drinks in the future if I were ever to come back.
I've been on a mini Boston coffee pilgrimage this fall, finally visiting shops that I've been hearing about for ages. Curio in East Cambridge was my most recent stop, and a very worthy destination it was. I had read that it gets pretty crowded, but I was lucky enough to snag one of the few tables in this beautiful little shop with a cool antique tin ceiling. They had steady business on a weekday mid-morning, but it didn't feel crowded. There were quite a few laptops, but a discrete sign reminded folks that weekends are laptop free. I got a cappuccino with almond milk. (They also have oat milk as another vegan option.) It was smooth and aromatic, exactly what a capp should be. They use Broadsheet and Counter Culture beans. I asked the barista if they had decaf (they don't), but I hope one day they will. A friend told me their liege waffles are legit and delicious. If I weren't gluten free, I would have jumped at the chance. I hope to come back with the Tall Man so we can compare notes!
To be fair, I think I would have enjoyed one of their other waffle options a lot more, and I also did not get a chance to try the coffee which I hear is great as well, but I was not a huge fan of the everything waffle. Personally, I didn't think the flavors worked well with each other, or maybe there just wasn't enough flavor overall. However, the baristas were friendly and it's a nice place to work if you're lucky enough to get a seat!
There's something special to be said about a cafe you don't have to wear headphones at. The music is as carefully curated as the drinks themselves, but the sounds of Curio Coffee don't stop there. On weekdays, there's a soft clicking of keyboards to accompany the underground beats and well ground beans. The extremely receptive and quick service is impressive considering the volume of customers they get. Don't be deceived though--no matter how busy the baristas get quality is never sacrificed. The sidebar is always well stocked, with the additional amenity of self-serve water (yay hydration!). Curio Coffee is a different story on the weekends. As per store policy, they enforce a "no computers" rule Saturday/Sunday. There's an authentic sense of community at Curio Coffee. There's limited seating, but people cycle in and out. With patience, a spot will open up in under 10 minutes. (Plus their waffles are AMAZING, somehow layered and buttery? I have no clue how they do it)
The waffle was delicious and I ordered the vanilla bean latte! Such a light yet tasty flavor. Not too sweet and it pairs so well with the waffle. I loved the decor of this place and the baristas were so friendly! Such a great place to just journal, meet people and get some alone time. Definitely recommend this place and wishing them continuous success
THE LIEGE WAFFLES are enough for you to come to Curio to try. So perfect, warm, with the pearl sugar on top!! If I was in the area I'd be grabbing one every morning with a coffee. Really small, yet cozy with outside seating! I wasn't a big fan of the chai latte it was a little watered down so I can't speak for the coffee.
I'm always weary of these highly raved coffee shops, but Curio Coffee did not disappoint at all. Seems to be a local favorite in the Cambridge area. Parking is sparse, but there is some paid 2 hour street parking. I got the oat milk latte with vanilla bean syrup, and the leige waffle. The waffle was doughy, crispy on the outside and quite filling for a morning treat. The latte was amazing and the slight touch of the vanilla syrup added a subtle sweetness. The strength of the coffee here was also to my liking, more of a medium / dark roast. I'll be back here soon enough!
No arguments that Curio serves Best waffles in town ! Support local business Little tiny cozy place to grab quick coffee and waffle is the must!
I was walking around Cambridge to visit MIT and ran across this coffee shop near my hotel. It's a small, quaint spot. I ordered a simple latte. I could taste the espresso more than the milk, which is how I like my lattes. Two thumbs up. It was definitely a dark roast. For a small shop, it was completely full of locals (I think there locals). The barista was friendly although she called me Matt when it was time to pick up my drink instead of Mark. lol. This is a good alternative to Starbucks when you want support small businesses.
This place is sooo good. The coffee is like none other. Pavement uses counter culture too but it's just so different here. Maybe it's the milk that they use here because their coffee tastes so rich and creamy. I love love LOVE their waffle. I thought that Zinnekins had the best Belgian waffles but this is just as great if not better. It's so simple yet it tastes freakin delicious. My new favorite place in Cambridge. The only thing that kinda doesn't work for me here is how early they close. I wish they stayed open till late because I would love to come here after work and just relax. read more
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Solid cup and what they said about the waffles. Pretty spectacular. We were in town for the Head of the Charles and were staying in central Cambridge. Not easily walkable for our place, but we hit this place several times off the 69 (dude!) bus. Folks here were serious about the Jah and you cold tell it would take some time to be a regular, but frankly, I have one cup a day and if it's great, I don't care if I'm getting attitude from the dude. The only other worthy combo of coffee and good thing that is close to the waffles here is the pecan sticky bun at Grand Central Bakery in Seattle. Nice work with the waffle iron people. read more
10 years ago
Perfect small hipster coffee shop on the Cambridge / Somerville line. Come here for a tremendous rotating coffee blend menu and the Liege style Waffles! The ambiance is great and the servers are extremely friendly both times I've been. It has a rustic feel on the inside mixed with a jungle/ safari theme. Pros: the waffle is unbelievable, free Wi-fi, coffee is top notch no matter which you order (Hologram Iced Coffee is delicious for the summer), Cons: no food besides the waffle, no air conditioning? (Or at least it wasn't turned on in May when I was here, also limited seating Must check it out! The coffee blends and waffle will not disappoint! read more
8 years ago
I've been here twice and it is definitely one of the Boston areas best kept secrets. The liege waffles were buttery, sweet, melt in your mouth and go great with the coffee. I got a cortado. Their espresso is from counter culture I think. One way or the other, the coffee has a nice blend of roasty, flavor coupled with some of the oil flavor you get from a French press. read more
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The waffles are the stuff dreams are made of. And the dusting of pearl sugar is heavenly. Add a side of caffeine and your day is made. PHENOMENAL! read more
Great place to grab a coffee and waffle to go! I got a vanilla oat milk latte, and it was the best coffee beverage I've had in a while. Super smooth with strong coffee flavors and the sweetness of the vanilla syrup was not overwhelming, as it can be. The cup itself is super cool with their snake logo! Most importantly, they were only selling their original Belgian waffle (due to Covid), so unfortunately I couldn't try any of the unique toppings they normally offer. However the waffle batter flavor was remarkable! It had the little bit of caramelized outside like a true Belgian waffle with pearl sugar should have :) and the texture was just the right amount of doughy--not dry or hard in the least--you could tell it was freshly made, as it was handed to me piping hot! Overall, would definitely recommend this spot. read more
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Curio is just consistently solid. From the service, to the coffee, to the latte art. Always an A+ experience. Plus the waffles are AMAZING. read more
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Stopped in on my brother's suggestion while in town for the marathon. Very glad I did. Right down the street from the Lechmere stop, and super convenient to all things East Cambridge generally, it makes for a great breakfast location prior to your workday commute or if you just want a place to chill for a while. It's a fairly new business, with a soft opening in December 2015, and it seems they are slowly adding items to their menu (judging by the evolving menu photos found here on Yelp). The ambiance is certainly cozy but modern: a nice combo of wood, tile and metal with touches of greenery. I am not a coffee drinker, so I cannot comment on the quality of the beans or beverages. However they do have a tea menu, and my chai latte was great - not too sweet and just the right amount of spice. But the real winner was the waffle. As mentioned in every review on here, they are utterly amazing. I was not familiar with the term "Liege waffle," but it is apparently a different type of Belgian waffle made with a brioche-based dough and pearl sugar. It is denser and doughier and sweeter than most waffles you'll likely come across, hence no need for any toppings. Curio Coffee serves them made to order, so they are hot and fresh, and in a paper bag, as they are meant to be eaten with your hands. This is my kind of street food. Do yourself a favor and get in here asap. You will not be disappointed. Unless you live across the country as I do and therefore cannot indulge more often. read more
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Delicious liege waffles!! I love how the sugar is hardened after the waffles were grilled on the iron. The texture was to die for. I also got the mocha with Taza chocolate and it was super rich and creamy. Not too sweet either which made the coffee go perfectly with the waffle. read more
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Delicious Belgium waffles! They're crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and were still warm when I came to pick them up. They have fun daily specials, the one I got was corn and jalapeños, which I thought had a good balance of flavors. The corn added some texture and the jalapeños pieces added some flavor but didn't make it spicy. read more
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AMAZING. First off, I am glad they do not have a sign on the building because if they did the line would be down the street. I stumbled upon this place because I saw about ten people walk into a store front at nine a.m. while driving down Cambridge Street. This really peaked my interest so my husband and I pull over at the very next parking spot we could find. To our surprise we found a local coffee shop with KILLER coffee and DELICIOUS homemade waffles. The coffee is great but the waffles are truly the best. They are sweet but not overly sweet. The outside is crisp and the inside is oh so fluffy. The atmosphere is a typical Cambridge coffee shop. Overall, this place is a 5 out of 5 for me. read more
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This is a coolest coffee shop! Fun vibe with interesting funky things on the walls. The cups are stamped with (snake) tattoos and so are the employees. I found myself wishing the line were longer for my coffee so I could look at all their cool sleeve tattoos. Very friendly staff and delicious topped waffles too! read more
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Morning happiness hidden in Cambridge, MA! Great place to swing by to do some work in the morning before work. All their beverages are beautifully and skillfully crafted with tons of attention poured into each cup! Just swing by here once and be prepared to fall in love! read more
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Who knew you could get amazing liege waffles in Cambridge? The waffles here are incredibly soft and chewy with a nice crunch from the pearl sugar embedded into it. The iced coffee wasn't bad either, but really the waffle is the main star here. read more
8 years ago
Great discovery for me!. Quiet on weekdays, so if you have to work or just read a book then this is the place! You can accompany your favorite coffee drink (hot or cold) with a really delicious waffle, but wait a little bit before giving a bite... they serve it suuuper hot. If you're not a waffle fan and you're hungry this is not the place for you, it's the only thing that they have on the menu. The espresso is the best I tried in the greater Boston area. The only reason for the 4 stars is that my table was kind of sticky and a recommendation, you should have at least one option food that doesn't contain sugar for diabetics (maybe waffles with sweetener?). Still I totally recommend this place! read more
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