came at 1000, no one here which is nice. large menu of goodies. got the lumberjack, maple bagel w egg bacon sausage. small coffee too. 13$ quick service, freshly made. read more

I came here on a Monday to grab some iced coffee and get some work done. The shop is spacious with a ton of seating, and it was quiet and easy to work at. My only small gripe was that I didn't see many power outlets. My cold brew was smooth and mild, and I enjoyed it! Excited to try a sandwich the next time I visit. The staff was lovely and I look forward to visiting soon! read more

Great food and great ambiance. Plenty of seating space and coffee was good. They brought the food out to us and everyone was friendly and efficient. read more

Dash Cafe - Your Dad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Although "free WiFi" is listed on Yelp and Google, this cafe does not offer WiFi (even to paid customers) so it is not a work cafe, also plays loud music. Please take down the "free WiFi" from these pages so people are not misled to come in. The iced lattes have not tasted good at all sadly, I thought maybe I got a bad flavor the first time but the second was also pretty bad. though they have a very large menu for food with lots of diversity. read more

A personal favorite of mine, everything I've tried on the menu whether for breakfast or lunch is great. Breakfast burrito and breakfast bahn mi (get it on a French roll over the bagel) are both top notch. As for lunch, the Asian fried chicken sandwich, the steak and cheese, the traditional bahn mi (I get mine with chicken and a fried egg on top), the chili chicken burrito, and the cubano are all great choices. The soups are always homemade and excellent too. Homemade smoothies and desserts round out the menu. Service is great and it's a cool atmosphere to hang out and eat with an outdoor patio out back when the weather cooperates. Highly recommend read more

I always get the banh mi, which is soo good. It's not authentic by any means, but it still tastes really good. I've been coming here for a few years now and they always decide to close randomly on random days or close early and they don't update the hours online when they decide to do that, just a sign on the door. I come from far just to get their sandwich so it's really a bummer whenever I see that, keeps me from coming back as often unfortunately :( read more

Came here right at 8:00 a.m. on a Monday morning right when they open. the lady who greeted me said hi but she did not look particularly too happy It is a pretty lively and colorful cafe. Got loud music playing. it did take a while to make the banh mi. I assume it is fresh. Looks like they were setting up as well. I grew up during an era where banh mi cost 2 to $3 before it got super popular. These days they can run anywhere from $6-8 depending on where you buy it. It costs $11 here, but not too surprised by it based on the location. Saw good reviews on Google and yelp. So figure out give it a shot since I'm in the area For a cafe , they did you have a sign saying no Wi-Fi which is odd and a loss opportunity After you order you can self serve yourself with some water on the side. Banh mi itself is small for the price. Bread was nicely toasted which I do like. It was cut and presented nicely. Pork does not have a lot flavor. Too much pickled veggies for my liking. Has jalapeno pepper instead of the Thai pepper which has more heat. It is also missing patte and the secret sauce that makes an authentic banh mi a banh mi. Overall banh mi is ok if you REALLY wanted one. You will find more authentic banh mi in Dorchester and Randolph. read more

So, I'd say the wait time is tough on a lunch time schedule. Food: I ordered the ban Thai sandwich, which was a bit spicy and too crisp. For the time that we waited, it was maybe not the best sandwich for lunch on a Friday. I would say the pork tasted fresh, but the bread tasted too stiff. Drinks: The iced coffees have always been great! I truly loved the iced latte and the chai iced! I highly recommend the iced coffees in the summer, especially when you're on a walk! Ambiance: cute cafe! I think it's a mom and pops so I absolutely want to support! It's quite quaint and simple! read more

Stopped in Dash cafe for lunch with a couple of co-workers on a Thursday. It wasn't very busy with eat in customers, but their phone was ringing off the hook with take out orders. I made my own sandwich... they were out of tuna (that was my first choice) turkey with cheddar and chipotle aioli. Grilled to perfection and the chipotle aioli was delicious! I also got fries, they were good too! They also had salads and coffees. We will be returning! read more

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Best sandwiches ever!!! Everything is so good, and people are very nice. I never stop thinking abt the sandwiches! read more

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A hand-made sandwich I ordered a Caesar's Palace sandwich and then waited for about 20 minutes. What was taking so long? I found out when the sandwich arrived. The chicken was just cooked, and the bacon was warm and crispy. A green piece of Romaine lettuce and a bright, red tomato peaked out of the pile. The advertised avocado was clearly included. All of these ingredients were topped with lightly toasted The Iggy's bread. I learned that the chef was the owner; the young man who took my order was patient and pleasant as I tried to decide among the many tempting menu items. read more

I got the breakfast burrito with some add-ins and it was really good. The salsa verde on the side was excellent. I would try anything else on the menu, very good food and service. read more

Dash is definitely a solid lunch choice and a great place for a casual dinner. It's located a little bit out of Brighton Center, so I often forget to visit because it's not right there. They only have a couple of tables inside, so I do like coming here for dinner over lunch. The absolute must order is the Asian Fried Chicken Sandwich. The sesame panko has a great crunch to it, and it's the perfect textures of crunchy. It's also super reasonably priced at $9.50. I've ordered other items, but I always go back to this with a side of garlic fries. Oh boy, the garlic fries. I'm still waiting for garlic fries to become a regular side dish but until then, these are great. The pork banh mi is also quite flavorful and better than expected. The Asian salad is also good as well as the grilled beef. The salads aren't huge/filling, but the flavors are delicious. Dash would be perfect is prices were $1-$2 lower, but overall I enjoy it when I have it. Definitely go for the Asian fried chicken and he garlic fries. Or try one of their specials, they always look good. read more

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Top tier breakfast sandwiches and nice ambiance to do work. They don't have wifi, but they have a sweet backyard patio.

They are very slow and expensive. It took 15 minutes for a salad even though only one person was eating. I asked for carrots on the salad which was a charge and for the dressing on the side but they put it on it and it was a lot of dressing read more

Dash Cafe - Asian salad. Asked for dressing on the side - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Great unique flavor, wonderful service and relaxed atmosphere with an outdoor space. The grilled steak sandwich and California wrap are the best along with sweet potato fries. read more

I was beyond happy to see that dash was able to make it through covid times. This place is a gem that should be preserved at all costs. The food punches way above its price.The Cubano sandwich in my opinion is one of the best around, I can say that with confidence having been to both little Havana in Miami and Havana in Cuba. In the Brighton area there are now a tons of fried chicken places all serving soggy shit sandwiches. Dash has the Asian fried chicken sandwich that will put all of Brighton Allston to shame when in comes to crunch and flavor. read more

Really good, but weirdly expensive. I am not sure how a chicken Caesar wrap and a small black iced coffee is $21? Taste good, but cannot justify the price! read more

Amazing food! I love the southwest salad, it's the best salad I have ever had. It's busy for a reason. I especially love eating outside on the patio in the back. read more

Lots of variety here and I know that the neighborhood loves it! I struggle as a dairy free person to find an abundance of options but I know that they do their best to accommodate folks with restrictions. My only issue is that they are frequently busy/understaffed which leads to long waits. read more

Asian Chicken Salad with fried chicken. Unbelievably good! So fresh and flavorful, 5 stars! read more

Dash Cafe - Asian Salad with fried chicken was unbelievably good! So fresh and flavorful! 5 stars! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Very solid sandwiches and salads. One of the best sandwich shops in Brighton. Call ahead during lunch hour, busy and no mobile app. Often worth the wait. read more

I've been dying to try this cafe after stunning upon some of their yelp reviews and was so excited to finally make a visit with a friend! I was surprised how packed they were on weekday during lunch time but that confirmed to us that the food here must be good. Both of us ordered the Asian Fried Chicken sandwich and were not disappointed. The fried chicken is so tender and the asian slaw is the perfect tangyness to balance out the sandwich. I will definitely be back to try other sandwiches from their menu. read more

Dash Cafe - Asian Fried Chicken Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Dash Cafe is a great little spot across the street (Cambridge Street, that is) from St. Elizabeth's. You order at the counter and pick up at another counter on the left - although I suspect that they deliver if you take one of the few tables out back on the patio. Leesha Z.'s description of the vegetable panini $8.25 (grilled zucchini and eggplant, roasted red peppers, grilled red onions, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto, served on a rosemary focaccia) enticed me to try this healthy option. Not that it took all that much - the "big hunks of delicious mozzarella" had my name on it, and I have a thing for yummy vegetables. It arrived sliced in two fat halves filled with significant portions of each ingredient in a bun that had the heft to hold it all in, on a plate with a pickle and a tiny portion of tortellini salad - so small as to almost be an after thought, although it was well dressed with a decent ratio of crisp diced veggies. To go with it, we ordered the Dash Scramble $8.50 (scrambled eggs, swiss, tomatoes, leeks, mushrooms, home fries, choice of bacon or sausage, choice of toast - white, wheat, rye), which was tasty as well, though I personally preferred the panini. The toast was highly buttered - bad for the arteries but yum for the taste buds. The potatoes were the soft tender sort. They also offer fries $2.50, garlic fries $2.95, and sweet potato fries $3.25, served in a good sized bowl. Something to think about! A customer offered me a taste when I commented on it as he picked up his order by my table - the sweet potato fry was the crispy on the outside sort! Next time... They have a recycle bin and you bust your own table. I only wish they'd make the window to their unisex single bathroom more opaque; it is a bit unnerving to realize if someone looked in just the right direction from the patio that they might catch you at an inopportune moment. *** 11/2013 visit *** Came back for the sweet potato fries $3.25. A goodly portion of thin cut fries - a bit like planks, which were crisp on the inside and yet still soft and meaty within and full of good natural sweet potato flavor. Service was place your order and pay at the counter, and they called your name for pick up on the side. When things toned down, however, the cook staff started serving the dishes as they were prepared. When I asked for a container for my leftover fries, I was offered a fresh container of ketchup to go with if I liked. Nice! read more

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We walked a few blocks over to Dash cafe this morning. It is a really cute place with a great outdoor area in the back. Girls at the counter were super friendly and the food was delicious!! read more

I can't really recommend this place. I stopped in for lunch and got a sandwich, drink and some fries which ran me $18. The banh mi i ordered *looked* good but had almost no flavor. No spicy mayo. No detectable jalapeño. Barely could taste the daikon. Perhaps old ingredients or ones that have been overwashed. I also tried the garlic fries which were just fries that had spoonfuls of minced garlic dropped in. For the price, this place is disappointing. read more

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The food is delicious, but over the years they've put less and less protein in the salads and somehow the price keeps going up. The lack of meat and chicken on the salad is very disappointing. I Hear the same complaints from my co workers. $14 for lettuce and some chopped vegetables is ridiculous. I won't be returning until the price matches what I should be getting. The chicken I received would barely fill the same container the salad dressing would come in. read more

Dash Cafe - I got so little chicken in my salad, that it would have fit into the small salad dressing container. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Dash Cafe is a family favorite. Always fresh tasty food. They care about food. Great service.

Great food, reasonable prices, and lovely staff. Get the garlic fries. Just do it. Your life will be infinitely better for it.

Dash - oh Dash. Dash is where you go when you roll out of bed late on a Saturday and need a big brunch/lunch because you had yourself a good Friday night. Dash is where you go with friends in between classes any day or every day of the week because you are craving a good fried chicken sandwich with a twist. (IE- their asian fried chicken sandwich with their delicious slaw) Dash is where you go when some of your friends just want coffee and some of you are RAVENOUS. Dash is where you go in the evening after a long day at work to be greeted by their extremely friendly staff, clean café and undeniably delicious fare. Dash to dash - please. Recs - Asian fried chicken slaw (always fresh and crisp), truffle fries, benedicts read more

Still love this place! Everything is Really goody new favorite is angieslist! Great fried chicken sandwich! Also Cuban is amazing!

Great option for a larger party of people with varied tastes and preferences. My son loved their pork banh mi sandwich. My parents enjoyed their house salad with grilled chicken. Worth a visit if you can't decide what to eat and just want a selection of things to choose from. Seating is limited. Tables felt a little sticky, although I tried cleaning them myself. Had the feel of a cozy, family-run (?) place with locals showing up for their regular coffee and breakfast. No sighting of people hunched over their computers with ear/headphones on, oblivious to the rest of the world. read more

What a hidden gem in the heart of Brighton! I am so glad I found this place. It's close to the bus 57's Elmo street stop. I got a small latte and a tea cake. In total it was around $6. The latte tastes great, and I'm glad it's not one of the chains, like cafe Nero across the street, or Starbucks down the road. Support local business! read more

Dash Cafe - Small latte, and a tea cake - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Literally across the street from my current rotation, so I am going to be here all the days. So far I've tried: - Vietnamese Noodle Salad w/ Pork (Bun Cha): really delicious. The Nuoc Mam is pretty good, though I wish they put in some Vietnamese red chili for more authenticity XD but its mixed so good with all the component - quite addicting. - Banh Mi: why do they spell it Bahn mi? I'm so offended -_- But it's super tasty so I'm a little bit less offended. The bread isn't the same french baguette you get from regular banh mi place, but its pretty damn good bread. Soaks up the juices of the meat deliciously. Feel heartier and a bigger bite than typical banh mi. - Mango ice tea: refreshing. love it. Also free wifi so when you're eating by yourself you don't look as lonely. Lots of takeout happening around lunch hours so there is a slight wait but they try to make the food pretty fast. Cashier is nice and friendly. Will update more when I've eaten all of the menu :D read more

Came here with some friends for lunch. Super cute place across from St. E's. My friend and I split the grilled beef sandwich and the Mexican Torta. Both were good, but nothing amazing. Our other friend got the Asian Fried Chicken Sandwich which was really good. I think I'll have to split that with a friend next time so we can also try something new. BOTTOM LINE: I'll come back here because it's close to work but I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. read more

Dash Cafe - Grilled beef sandwich. Tasted better than it looks but I think I'll try something different next time - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

The Bun Cha Salad got me nearly sick. Not only does the taste nothing like Vietnamese dish bun cha, it was quite upsetting for my stomach. When you put the name that something is 'bun cha', it should deliver the same quality of taste. However, this salad version is just adding a bad twist to the dish. It just didn't taste quite right. The super dry pork combined with the cold noodles was something I struggled with the most. Maybe other items on the menu are worth it but not this. read more

Dash Cafe - Bun Cha Salad - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Currently working down the street from Dash Cafe and this has been my go to place for lunch! This cafe is unique and delicious. There are salads, sandwiches, wraps, coffee, pastries and breakfast items. Everything is super fresh and made to order. I had the herb grilled chicken sandwich. It is sandwiched in a delicious, buttery, fluffy, rosemary torta roll. The chicken is well seasoned, juicy, tender and grilled to perfection. It also comes with grilled veggies, mixed greens and tomatoes. This makes me feel like I am eating healthy and getting my daily veggies in! They take phone in orders and they are quick with their orders. This is a perfect place to eat in the Allston/Brighton area! read more

My mother and I used to come here all the time for their fried chicken sandwiches but we've noticed multiple times the female asian manager (I'm not sure of her name) would verbally abuse her staff. I can't believe my previously favorite cafe would let someone like this treat their employees so disrespectfully, in front of customers too! I won't be going back read more

After two spectacular visits (and many more to come, I'm sure, as I start my job at St. Elizabeth's), Dash is quickly becoming one of my favorite sandwich spots in the Boston area. So far I've tried the Asian fried chicken sandwich--which could have probably used a softer bread (unless my brioche was overcooked?) to balance out the crunchiness of the chicken and the slaw--and the veggie panini--which is simply unimprovable. Both sandwiches come with a pickle and a side scoop of pasta or potato salad and are notable for their generous size and bold, fresh ingredients. For less than $10, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better, more satisfying lunch anywhere. As if the incredible food (which runs the gamut from soup, salad, and sandwiches to burritos and breakfast--you best believe I'm going to make it my mission to try it all) wasn't enough, service at Dash, while at times a little slow (good food takes time to prepare, regardless of the name of the restaurant), is warm and welcoming. It's clear the people working at Dash care about their customers and providing them with the best experience possible. Oh, and did I mention that you can get a free iced coffee with any purchase if you check in with the Yelp app? Seriously, it's an embarrassment of riches at Dash. What are you even doing still reading this review? Go there now! read more

Dash Cafe - Asian fried chicken sandwich, comes with orzo and a pickle. Plus a free "Asian Palmer" courtesy of checking in on the Yelp app. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

My sister and I hit this cute cafe near her house on a recommendation from one of her friends. I don't often make the effort to post reviews, but I really liked this place. I had a really magnificent Cuban sandwich, and we split an order of super fresh, hot fries. The excellent coffee was served in giant, soup bowl-sized mugs, which I appreciated. And I award extra points for the mix of vintage and new Fiesta tableware in use. If I lived in or near this neighborhood, I'd go there all the time. read more

Dash Cafe - An outstanding Cubano! With fries, coffee and a turkey avocado sandwich in the background. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts