Definitely one of my fav spots in Davis sq. to quietly hangout and get some work done. The coffee is always great, the vibes are always relaxing and lots of seating if you avoid the crazy high footfall time. The people are always smiling and although dogs are not allowed but they do let you in with your buddy for picking up orders. That's a plus for me as I mostly will order coffee for pickup when am there with my doggo. Woohoo... read more

Diesel Cafe - Random Sat afternoon - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I visit the area often and have stopped by Diesel every now and then for a drink or a quick lunch and never really had an issue. I've even popped into the photobooth on a quiet day, which was a fun experience. Today I ordered ahead and found a seat near the back. I went up to the pickup counter a few minutes before the estimated pickup time and watched as people got their orders. A few minutes after my pickup time when the rush died down a little (order status was still pending), I still didn't hear my name or see my strawberry lemonade and bagel sandwich on the counter so I checked in with an employee. I gave them my name and the employee gestured to a hot latte. It obviously wasn't my order so I asked again if there was an order for Deborah and again, the employee rather impatiently insisted that the latte was mine. I had to clarify my name again before they finally took a look at a bagel that had been sitting right in front of them. They didn't even apologize and said something about someone else taking my strawberry lemonade before finally making me my drink. My drink was good but my sandwich was lukewarm. Weird interaction that left a bad taste. I've never had a strong reason to come back to Diesel but I now have a reason to stay away. read more

I wanted to love this place, but it was a miss for me. We came here on a weekend at brunch time and it was very busy. They have plenty of seating in their very large space, but also plenty of customers to fill the space. Ordering at the kiosk was fast and easy, and our orders came out quickly, too. What was unfortunate was that our Joplin sandwich ($12 base) was missing the add-on that we were charged extra for (+$2) and the salad ($16) was way smaller than the picture on the ordering screen. Both our items were tasty, but what we got was not filling or worth it for the price. read more

Diesel Cafe - The Joplín - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Chocolate peanut butter smoothie was delicious but just a little bothered it wasn't a full 16 oz... : | For $11.40 I expect a full cup! read more

Diesel Cafe - Chocolate peanut butter smoothie! - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

The place is so cute and the service was pretty good. Their bagels was really good as well I think it's sourdough. The coffee was okay I didn't like it that much read more

Diesel Cafe - Vanilla strawberry iced latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Really busy cafe; good atmosphere. The cardamom bun is awesome and if you're not feeling like coffee and they have hot cider, that's a good choice. read more

Diesel Cafe is a decently sized spot with some cool extra amenities you don't always find, like a pool table and even a photo booth inside. We came by on a snowy day, and it was still pretty packed and busy. The place did feel a bit unclean, which might just have been from the constant flow of people in and out with the snow. The bathrooms were also not very clean, which was noticeable even though there's a password lock on the door. We tried a cardamom bun. It had a slight lemony taste to it and was just alright for me, though I think that might just be my personal preference talking. The drinks other people had looked really good, but I didn't end up trying one this time. It's a nice place with a fun vibe, especially with the extra activities. But between the crowds and the state of things, I think I'd only go back on a much less busy day to really enjoy it. read more

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My order: Vietnamese iced coffee The Review: Definitely not a real Vietnamese iced coffee. Was it good? Yeah, it was sweetened iced coffee with milk. Diesel is a great place to hang with friends and have a bite to eat. They didn't have many gluten-free options, and things were rather expensive. The space itself if very nice and airy and lively. Just a few tweaks and they will be at least 4 star worthy! read more

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Loved the look of this place-- plants and weird decor, definitely a plus in my book! I think the playlist threw off the vibe a bit though, it was loud 2000s music, which felt a little distracting at times, but if that's your thing, this would be the spot for you! I went midday on Saturday, and the line was rather long and not moving quickly, but the place was packed (and it seems the food was made to order, so understandable for the timing). I got a black coffee (by black coffee standards this was really good!) and a ham and cheese croissant. They couldn't heat up the croissant (which would have changed the game), but it was decent! read more

Diesel Cafe - ambience - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

When in Davis Sq. this is my cafe of choice. Their coffee, food, and tables are quite good and plentiful. I've been able to find a table each time and feel comfortable working there for a few hours when needed, or meeting with a few friends. read more

I went to Diesel Cafe and it's very spacious inside. There's a lot of seating and even outdoor seating which was nice. I mainly went for the photo booth... it was $8 and our photos didn't even come out. The cashier lady working there was nice about it and gave us a refund and let us try again but it still didn't work though. The place overall was cool, but it definitely could've been cleaner. The bathroom wasn't well kept and there were crumbs on a lot of the tables + it was very loud. In the back they had 8-Ball, Connect 4, word puzzles, and a bunch of fun little games which was a nice touch. It's a decent spot to hang out with friends, but maybe not the best for studying. I'd probably go back and maybe try the photo booth again when it gets fixed though read more

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This place has tons of variety, serving items ranging from ice cream to coffee to sandwiches. Their Vietnamese coffee is delicious. My only gripe is that the seating is really uncomfortable, and the AC runs quite cold. They also have very few outlets, only in inconvenient spots as well. read more

Diesel Cafe - vietnamese coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Hot matcha latte was too milky and had basically no matcha. Hot chocolate was watered down and bitter, wasnt really sweet and tasty. Vibes are nice though. read more

Diesel Cafe - Hot Chocolate - 12oz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Overall just left disappointed. Felt like a very hostile environment. Ordered an oat milk Cortado, and when the drink had came out, it was obvious that the oat milk carton hadn't been shaken before pouring, as a whole bunch of solids that would normally be broken up and mixed in were floating freely. Alongside this, the foam was way beyond what is normal for a Cortado. I am a very timid person so I very rarely bring up issues, but with the chunky steamed oat milk I had asked for a remake, and was met with an essentially accusational response. As a barista at another cafe I understand remakes can be frustrating but it's not the customers fault, and at the end of the day, the drink is remade and the day goes on. I could see this cafe being nice but likely not to return due to this experience as with these prices I know I can get a better quality beverage with less friction elsewhere. read more

Came here twice because Diesel stays open longer than most of the other Davis Square cafes, but idk the experience was a bit underwhelming? First off, the theme is cool - it's retro, industrial, cool vibes all around. Difficult to find a table on the weekends because they are very busy at all times (& there's no wifi). Not to mention the tables don't seem to be cleaned often, there's always crumb residue on them. Pricing is fine. About $10 for a plain croissant + iced coffee which seemed average. But the plain croissant was pretty stale so wasn't worth it. Coffee was also oddly sour. I've gotten their Avo Toast before and it was very average, definitely overpriced for what you get. Service seems fine, you can order at a kiosk so there's not much interaction, but the food & drink do come out quickly. Overall, both times were okay experiences. read more

Diesel Cafe - Plain Croissant - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Saw this place had tons of reviews so decided to check it out. This place was packed during lunch on a Sunday. Not an empty seat in the house, and considering how spacious this place is, that was a good sign. It wasn't good however for us when we were trying to find a seat, but it didn't take toooo long. I ordered the Monkey Wrench sandwich and an Iced Vietnamese Coffee. The sandwich was high quality and had really fresh ingredients. I especially loved the focaccia bread it came on. My coffee was good too, and I'm glad I tried it. I will say it took quite a long time for our food to be made. Considering how packed it was I understand, but it was loooong, like over 15 minutes long. Drinks came out fairly quickly though. I ordered a hot coffee too and the guy mistakenly gave me an iced, but another barista quickly apologized and gave me the correct one. I also liked the pool tables in the back and their photo booth. This is definitely a place I'd love to come back later in the evening and vibe with friends at. Oh, and they also serve ice cream! They also have monthly specials but the tiny menu is only by the registers so I didn't get a chance to look at it before ordering. I wish they had it on the board also because they looked good. Overall a cute garage themed coffee shop in the city with quality drinks and food, & great vibes. read more

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I came here for brunch on a Sunday and it was packed! The line was all the way to the door and we had to go all the way to the back to find any seating. The croissant with scallion cream cheese was the best croissant I've ever had! I love cream cheese, croissants, and scallions and this pastry had all three! The Breakfast Special Sandwich and the Joplin were both excellent. The Joplin had maple butter, chicken sausage, egg, and cheddar which made for a delicious, hearty combination that hit all the right notes. The sandwich was filling and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness from the maple butter. To drink, I had a latte, which was well-made and served with a cute leaf-shaped foam design. Despite the crowd, our food came out in about 10 minutes, which I thought was pretty quick. When you order, they call your name and also write it on a plaque next to your order if you don't pick it up immediately. There is a self service condiments and utensils table by the side that has sugar, cinnamon, syrup, milk, honey, siracha sauce, and napkins. The decor is cute and retro with some vintage art and signs on the walls. They even have chess and checkers available to play. One thing to note: they do offer free Wi-Fi, but it's not available on weekends and there's a two-hour cap during the week, which is something to keep in mind if you plan on staying a while. read more

I was in Davis Square going to another cafe and was on the wrong side of the road for it. Luckily, I found this hidden gem. So glad I did! I looked in and saw crowds of people so knew it must be a local hit in town! They have breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, coffee, iced coffee. So I got the breakfast special with egg, cheese and spinach on focaccia bread and my friend got the Monkey Wrench which is turkey, cheese, avocado, sprouts, tomatoes and greens on focaccia bread as well. It is a pricy one, 15.25 while mine was 7.85 but my friend said it was fresh and tasty. Oh and after if you have a sweet tooth, yes, they have ice cream for you. Not sure when it's open. I visited here on a Sunday. They have a booth with about 7 seats around a board with ice cream flavors. You come in and find a few tables. You have to walk down to find more tables and booths. But it does get crowded and you have to wait to find a place to sit. I sat right behind a stack of journals that they sell. They also sell plants, shirts, coffee and other neat items. You go and place your order and find a table to sit. You wait for them to call your name and you get your food on a tray. You walk around the back and they have cool signs and a pool table in the back if you want to have some fun later with your family or friends. They do have public restroom. Parking can be tricky. You park on the street or in lots but the lots are small. It's a fun atmosphere and you have to try it once. But you will probably come back when in the area. I know I will! read more

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Food and coffee was overrated. They also do not have wifi on the weekends for some reason

Good coffee. Good food. Good environment. The wait time for food is really long, though, and you probably won't find a seat. Not their fault or anything, just a fact. Still would recommend. read more

Diesel Cafe - Iced Coffee - 24oz & Bagel/Toast w/ avocado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I came here on a Friday afternoon around 11:30am for lunch with a friend. Although it was busy, there was plenty of seating. We both ordered the Joplin (egg, cheese, sausage, and maple butter, typically on focaccia). Unfortunately, they were all out of the focaccia, so we opted to have it on sourdough. While I enjoyed it, I think my expectations for Diesel were a bit high, and the value for money was a bit low. My friends who live in the area really seem to enjoy this spot, though. read more

Diesel Cafe - Joplin on sourdough - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I usually have their Vietnamese iced coffee which is strong and sweet. This place gets very busy on the weekends, even with their large footprint and ample seating. read more

I've been going here frequently for over a year. It's a decent spot to grab a casual coffee, or bring your friends or folks when they're visiting town. They've got a pool table and a Photo Booth! And their milkshakes are yummy. How nice. But there are some points which, as a regular, make this place hard to enjoy. First of all, the music here is often SO loud! I can't read or study here for very long without getting a headache (which is my main goal when I come here, unfortunately). Headphones help. Secondly, the wifi here is just terrible. In the past year, I think I've gotten a sustained wifi connection here maybe three times. Come on. Third, food -- good coffee, good shakes. But you guys REFUSE to heat up ANY pastries. What the hell?? You have NO way to warm up a cinnamon roll? That's ridiculous. If you're going to serve stale pastries, as least let me heat it up to cover up the stiff dough! Also on food -- I am philosophically opposed to $20 sandwiches, which is most of your food, and I'm so pissed off thinking about the $20 price tag that I am taking off a star from my rating. read more

Totally recommend, but be prepared for lines and although there are plenty of tables, depending on the time of day it could be difficult to find a seat, as this is a popular place. The latte was great, as was the scone and chocolate chip cookie. read more

Decided to grab lunch here when I was running some errands in Davis Square. Happy with my choice! Good ambiance - lots of places to sit, tables, booths, bar seating. Cute decoration. It was pretty full even on a weekday around noon so I imagine it must get busy on the weekends. I placed my order at the counter and my food was ready about 10 minutes later. I ordered the loaded avocado toast and enjoyed it. I love pickled onions so that was a win and the sesame seeds were a nice touch. The avocado portion was generous. I got it on whole wheat bread and it was a nice thick slice that could hold up pretty well to all the toppings. I still ate it with a knife and fork to avoid mess but that's just me. I'm not in Davis square often but I definitely may come back next time I'm in the area! read more

Diesel Cafe - Loaded avocado toast - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I have to come clean here. There's been a number of times I'm like "I should go to Davis, I haven't been there in a while". And then I start thinking about where I want to go in Davis. And I have to be honest with you. Usually, I can't think of anywhere. Davis SHOULD be good! It's close enough to Tufts to have that chill college vibe, but far enough from Harvard to not stick its nose too far in the air. It's just on the edge of Somerville, so it's a little weird, but not so far into Somerville that it puts Billy Tauro signs in its front yard. But Davis Square's only REAL cafe is Diesel. And I really WANT to like it, it has this wacky retro home kitchen vibe that matches Davis pretty well. But it's just...not very good. The drinks are pretty average, the pastries are usually picked over and generic. And there's just too many people, often I have to squeeze between the couple making out and the home office of some aging Socialist. I then share the internet with the better part of the Tufts computer science department, which means I just paid $9.50 to stare at loading screens. I think Diesel would be much better if there were, like, one other cafe. Any takers? read more

Nice place to sit and enjoy a cup! My cappuccino didn't have much foam it was more of a latte but it was tasty. The croissant was correct. Good chocolate flavor. The service was nice but they are busy so it takes a while. Will return. Recommend read more

Diesel Cafe - Inside - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Came here to get some work done with a coworker and it was definitely a nice space to do that. Unfortunately, their wifi kicks you off after 2 hours which I find pretty obnoxious, but if you only have 2 hours of work to get done or want to stop for a not-all-that-quick breakfast sandwich, it's a good spot for that. The Joplin, a sausage, egg, cheese, and maple butter sandwich on focaccia was very good but it took about 15-20 minutes to come out- not criminal but not great either. read more

Diesel Cafe - The Joplin - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

I have lived in Davis square for a long time and I have always loved Diesel. It's a bit pricey but their staff are unionized and the food and coffee is incredible. The Vietnamese coffee is always my go to. I also just love the vibes here. There is a pool table in the back. There is an ice cream bar! Like how could you go wrong. Perfect place to hang out and work and the food and drinks have never disappointed. read more

Avocado toast (8/10): need a bit more salt and pepper, but lovely with a side of eggs! Cardamom bun (9/10): a little on the burnt side of toasting, but it was really great! the cardamom syrup shone through to give it that floral taste. Bagel and lox (8/10): not a fan of cucumber in lox because I personally think it's a filler to add less lox. Also, no sour component like dill in it. Bagel toasted really well. Service was great! this place is always slammed. One downside is that they don't offer wifi here on the weekends, but they are upfront about this information and also allow patrons to work if they have personal hotspots/don't need wifi. Such a cute cafe. I love how it's decorated and repurposed from an old fire station. Isn't my first time coming here and certainly not my last! read more

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Davis square coffee cafe with a fun, grungy vibe. They have delicious coffees and fun pastries as well. Great spot to meet a friend or spend a couple hours studying. I had a Spanish latte which was to die for and the breakfast burrito which was okay, but lacked flavor and additional sauces/salsa that could've made it more fun. Will definitely be going back! read more

Came here on a Monday morning after brunch and the place was pretty busy ( it was a holiday Monday ) - they have kiosks for you to place your order, but it took people a few minutes to order each so the line was pretty slow. The crowd must come in waves honestly since the line was at 0 people by the time I got my drink, but I had to wait for at least 10 people before placing my order. The service was pretty quick and efficient while the space was really nice and it wasn't hard to find a spot to sit and wait for my drink. Once I got it and tried it, I was pleasantly content with the quality of the coffee and the taste - it was super smooth and refreshing to drink on a warm day. I really enjoyed the taste and the strength of the coffee, it was enough to keep me awake for the rest of the day! I'd love to come back and try some of their food or ice cream once it opens! read more

Diesel Cafe - Iced Latte - 16oz - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Cute little coffee shop in Davis Square. Visited in the summer when outdoor seating is offered. Not sure if they have indoor now that the weather is cold. Cute decor of a car garage Small bites available as well - our coffees and iced coffees were delicious read more

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This cafe is a laptop worker/reader's dream. Delicious food and coffee. Great lighting and positive atmosphere. A bit pricey but I think it's worth the money because of its amenities -- spacious & lots of seating, outlets, bathrooms. Drinks/food might take awhile to come out once you order, but that's because the place is popular :). I had an avocado toast with egg, and it was splendid! Nicely cooked and seasoned. Diesel Cafe is an excellent study cafe in Davis square, Cambridge neighborhood. read more

Diesel Cafe - Avocado toast w/egg, olive oil, salt/pepper - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Diesel was packed when we came in on an early Sunday afternoon and I can understand why! They serve a variety of drinks, pastries, and sandwiches, have a lot of seating, and have pool, chess, and other games scattered around to entertain folks as well. We got 2 iced lattes with almond milk, a cardamom bun, and a croissant and played chess with the magnetic chess board hanging on the wall after we were able to secure seats. The iced lattes were fine and the cardamom bun was crispier and less spiced than other buns I've had. I'd come back if I was in the area and wanted to hang out for a bit, do some work, or grab a quick pick-me-up, but wouldn't go out of my way to come here for lattes or pastries. read more

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The yummy hot chocolate in a little cozy corner with a great and friendly customer service...I love the wall arts and the atmosphere...It's a good place to study while it's a big cafe and not noisy one either... read more

Diesel Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Good coffee and selection. Strong coffee the way it should be and cool place. The only thing is the very long line and wait... it took for ever to get three coffees I ordered on the weekend. read more

Diesel Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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Good vibes- kind of expensive but good coffee and food options. I would recommend for working or brunch

My wife and I went to get a smoothie here on a Saturday after the gym (11:45am) and were excited to try them as we had heard good things. After placing our order via the kiosks (they were not taking orders in person at the time), our order went to the smoothie and ice cream bar/station. We continued to wait over 15 minutes for our $9 smoothies when I noticed there was no one at the station. I brought this to the attention of an employee who looked at me blankly and said "ok" and continued to ignore not only me but the other 3 orders that were on the screen at the smoothie station. Eventually, someone showed up and we got our $20 worth of smoothies after over 30 minutes of waiting... for a smoothie. The smoothies were good, although I'm not sure they warrant the $9 price tag... but I will not be returning given the wait time and overall apathy when I reported an issue to the employee without any kind of acknowledgement, action, or attempt to fix the issue. I had high hopes given the rave reviews and word of mouth for Diesel, but after this experience and the bad taste it left in my mouth I cannot bring myself to return. read more

I loved my visit to this cafe. The seasonal latte was delicious, the vegan sandwich was healthy and delicious, and the sticky bun is aesthetic and yummy! I played pool and got to relax and enjoy the fun vintage themed atmosphere. read more

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