dolce vita cafe is hands down one of my favorite breakfast places in brighton! their breakfast sandwiches are simple, but with the freshest ingredients that you can really taste the difference. their beverages are also all delicious -- i'm a big fan of their strawberry smoothie and raspberry iced latte. rumor has it that all of their flavored lattes aren't premade syrups! this is a very popular place for neighborhood residents to study in peace. it's a calm cafe with good energy and wonderful staff that really make the experience! read more

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Love the coffee and breakfast sandwiches! The hangover cure is the best thing ever. the coffee is pretty good but sometimes has a weird taste and the flavors don't always taste separate from each other. But still yummy :) read more

If you LOVE lattes but hate ones that are oversweet def come here. I feel like a lot of ones I've seen trending online are too overkill and rarely bring good flavor but Dolce knows what they're doing. Great service and ambiance as well! read more

This place was AMAZING. Workers were so friendly and nice. They have many different unsweetened brewed coffee flavors, which are my absolute favorite. We got breakfast sandwiches, coffee and a pastry, but definitely want to come back for lunch!!!! read more

Dolce Vita Cafe - Brown sugar cinnamon ice coffee and egg and cheese sandwiches with Italian sausage - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

My FAVORITE cafe ever!! I love their flavored ice coffees (especially almond joy) and the women that run it are beautiful inside and out

I came here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. They had tons of options: breakfast sandwiches, cold sandwiches, paninis, salads, and pastries and a lot of drink options, too. They have pretty much every flavor of iced coffee that you can imagine. I settled on a small (16 oz) iced coffee with almond milk and pumpkin, and a tuna panini. I had the option of getting either a bag of chips or a banana with it, and I went with the banana. The panini was great-- hot, made with quality ingredients, and properly seasoned. Simple but very good. The iced coffee was fine. I expected it to be sweet because of the pumpkin, but it was more like a flavor than an added sweetener. The staff were really friendly and helpful. The inside of the cafe looks like it could use an update; it's a little dated and looks kind of worn. However, the food and the service are wonderful, and I would definitely recommend stopping by. read more

Dolce Vita Cafe - Il Tonno Siciliano Panini and Iced Coffee (Small) - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

If you want a ~really good~ flavored latte that isn't too sweet, this is your spot. The lovely ladies who work here know just how to make things to your specifications. This is my go to spot for a coffee treat. Not to mention, the service is unbeatable. Please never go away. read more

very nice local place. the two women running it couldn't have been nicer. coffee was great and there were lots of pastries to choose from. good for a quick casual stop read more

Dolce Vita Cafe - raspberry twist and iced coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Food was excellent, and staff members were some of the friendliest people. Would go back any day. Coffee was great too.

food was great and amazing customer service, quaint little place with a huge variety of food!

Breakfast was awesome, felt welcome, great ambiance, by far best cafe on the avenue, you wouldn't regret it Eveything is fresh, will definitely come back again. read more

I so love small neighborhood business. My son took me for breakfast here. He told me they opened around 2011. It was his go to spot for his breakfast sandwiches. As you walk in, you notice how clean and bright it is a small space that sits around 10 people. Merelda the owner knew Matt by name and greeted him with a big hood morning! I ordered a everything bagel with egg and spicy sausage with cheese. The bagel was soft with a great chew. The perfect balance of poppy seeds, garlic and onions. The sausage was very similar to a local sausage in Hawaii known as Portuguese sausage. Pork with red pepper flakes. Very good! So happy my son introduced me to this wonderful family owned business. If you find yourself in Boston, thak a short T ride to Brighton. You won't be disappointed. read more

Dolce Vita Cafe - Everything bagel with spicy sausage and egg with cheese. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Placed an order online for pick up on a Friday morning (10 am) and when I went to the restaurant 15 minutes later to pick it up, they were closed. No notice on the door and you can still order on multiple websites. Had to dispute the charge online. Absolutely ridiculous !!! read more

Quant coffee spot located right on the green line in Brighton. Breakfast sandwiches served all day. A large variety of paninis for lunch. Great coffee with a whole host of flavorings for those choosing fancy coffee offerings. Staff is friendly and very attentive. Lots of seating. read more

Really cute neighborhood place with nice staff and good food. Stopped in for a bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel - which was very good - and coffee. The staff is super friendly, including a woman who I believe is the owner. Prices are decent, $18 for two bacon egg and cheeses and two medium coffees (one hot and one iced). The feel of a neighborhood place where the staff would get to know you is a definite part of the appeal, in addition to good food. I would like to return and try some of the other food, like paninis and the breakfast special which sounded great. I look forward to frequenting here! read more

Dolce Vita Cafe - Bacon, Egg and Cheese on everything bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Great, quick, and friendly service. My sandwich is huge and super yummy. Keep supporting small businesses! read more

Dolce Vita Cafe - Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Made my day with the little personalized heart. Love the little touches and they clearly care about their customers! Will be going back soon! read more

Dolce Vita Cafe - Adorable personalized coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

BEST COFFEE PLACE EVER!!!! Our staple in Brighton. Coffee is AMAZING (so many flavors and keeps you awake all day). Breakfast sandwiches 10/10 & grilled muffins are grilled to perfection. read more

Got a blueberry iced coffee that was really good! They have a bunch of unique flavors, and I'd guess they're all pretty good based on how good the blueberry flavor was. Would be interested in trying the other flavors they have. 10/10! I also got a sausage egg & cheese on a croissant, which was good and pretty big -- I'd come back here if I was in the area and wanted a breakfast sandwich. Although I wouldn't go out of my way to come here, it was a solid choice. Good if you live in the area though. I'd probably try the lox bagel next time I came! 7.7/10! Prices were reasonable and it' seems like a great local business to support. Their description of "a neighborly and cozy cafe oasis" is accurate! I'd rate this 4.5 if i could. read more

Dolce Vita Cafe - Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Amazing food and amazing service!! It's such a cozy spot to enjoy coffee with friends or work! Love my neighborhood coffee shop!!

It's hard to notice this place and how good the food can be. Surprisingly they make decent sandwiches and panini . Mostly residents around the area stop by here to do work and schoolwork on their laptop. The staff there was very nice and pleasant. The turkey panini with their mayo pesto sauce was amazing and it comes with a bag of chip or fruits of your choice. It's a good place to a quick bite and doesn't break your wallet. read more

Dolce Vita Cafe - Turkey Panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Craving some coffee, I waltzed into this cafe because of the reviews and it's proximity to my new apartment. Boy, am I glad I did. This place is so popular that there was a line outside the door. They have many different food and drink options. I have heard that their paninis are great, but I did not have any food. I will say the prices for them are great at roughly $8 per sandwich. I had a double espresso ($3.54). Even though it was busy, I was served very promptly once I placed the order in. The espresso was delicious and creamy. Even though Brighton is known to consist of primarily college students, the crowd I observed appeared older. I am 30 and felt among the younger people at the cafe. I would guess the ages ranged from 25 to 45. This could be a good place if you live nearby and want a break from the college students. I hope to come back again soon and try some of the paninis or baked goods. I will certainly provide an update when this happens. read more

Dolce Vita is a great neighborhood spot that gets packed with people eating in and taking out on weekends. You might not be able to tell from the exterior, but the food here is delicious! They have amazing breakfast sandwiches that you can get on bagels, croissants, English muffins, or bread, and a wide selection of paninis and sandwiches. Prices aren't too bad, either. I've gotten the sausage, egg, and cheese ($5.30) and the breakfast special (prosciutto, tomato, provolone, egg) ($5.60) both on an everything bagel. Unlike breakfast sandwiches from other places, the meat is folded into the egg kind of like an omelette, which makes it easy to eat and also delicious. As someone who loves prosciutto l, the breakfast special is my favorite! The sausage is really good, too! It's not your typical breakfast sausage - it's actually pieces of sliced spicy sausage. Delicious! I've also gotten the turkey cranberry panini ($6.50): turkey, cranberry sauce, caramelized onion, herb mayo, and spinach. I had to try this one because I love thanksgiving flavors. The herbed mayo is delicious and really ties it all together. Like I said, this place gets packed (for good reason) so I recommend calling in your order ahead of time. Since it's so popular, sometimes you still have to wait once you get there but it's worth it! read more

Dolce Vita Cafe - Turkey cranberry panini - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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The bacon egg and cheese on an everything bagel is amazing! So is the coffee. Great service and food!!

Great little cafe! They have large sandwich portions; highly recommend their breakfast sandwiches or paninis. Their iced coffee comes in a lot of flavors and they also have dairy alternatives - oat milk and soy milk as of now! Marilda is super nice and it's great to see that she remembers regulars and their orders. Support local!!! read more

Dolce Vita Cafe - Iced latte large with oat milk, dark chocolate and peppermint syrup! Finished portions of breakfast sandwiches in the back - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

YUM! I found this cafe a week ago after looking for iced coffee that has flavor brewed into it opposed to a sugary syrup and I am glad I did. They have plenty of iced coffee flavors and friendly staff members who greet you upon arrival. My friend and I got breakfast sandwiches and coffee and the sandwiches come with essentially an omelet inside which was great to see. I would warn customers that the sausage, egg, and cheese is not breakfast sausage but instead a spicy Italian like sausage. Unfortunately I was hoping for breakfast sausage so I was sad to see that this isn't what I had wanted. Aside from this mishap, I think the coffee and service is great and I would definitely go out of my way to come back here for the coffee. read more

10/10 experience!! The workers were all super nice and we were served very quick with quality coffee & food!! Would recommend to anyone near the area read more

Marilda the owner and the rest of her staff were so friendly and the coffee was delicious! (Plus the mugs were adorable!) would definitely recommend to anyone looking for an inviting, family-owned cafe. read more

Dolce Vita Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

The folks here at my favorite neighborhood egg and cheese sandwich place in brighton always make my day. Food and drink are made fresh to order with a smile, and for a regular like me often getting started as you walk in the door. Always makes me feel taken care of, and it's all delicious. The sausage is spicy and perfect on a breakfast sandwich. read more

I. Love. Dolce. Vita. I used to go here often enough when I lived in Brighton. The owner is the sweetest woman ever and the staff are kind as well. The sandwich options are great, their bagels are good and the coffee flavours are creative. They are a family run business as far as I'm aware and definitely worth supporting. They seem to be doing well since restaurants adjacent to them come and go. read more

One of the best iced lattes I've bought in a very long time. Bacon egg and cheese was made with fresh eggs right in front of me - like a folded omelet with cheese - soooo good. The people who work there were so nice!!! read more

First timer here. Absolutely love this place. Very fairly priced and also the lady was super nice. I don't usually tip when I order to-go food at cafes but since she was so friendly I felt like I wanted to add some tip and I did! I was surprised by the hospitality. It's pretty rare to see it around here (I mean New England overall). I will be moving to a place 15 mins walking away from the cafe so I'm definitely coming back. Maybe I'll make the trip into a every weekend thing read more

Dropped by to grab bacon egg cheese bagel and coffee before heading to our car. Was pleasantly surprised when I opened up the box to see the hearty looking breakfast. It was what a breakfast should be, simple yet satisfying. Loved how they wrapped my bacon in the omelette and that they cut the bacon into half for easy consumption ( you will be surprised some places don't do that). Price was reasonable and staff was friendly. I'll definitely be going back soon! read more

Really cute place but very low quality food & coffee. We were staying at a hotel up the street and this place is right across from where the train picks up so we stopped for some breakfast sandwhiches. We got 2 coffees and 2 breakfast sandwhiches on bagels. The eggs on the sandwhiches were over cooked, the bagel was greasy. & as a whole the sandwhiches were just plain unflavorful. The coffee was not good either, ended up throwing it out. read more

Dolce Vita Cafe - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Check out their bagels and smoothies. A nice local deli to check out if you're in town. They have the friendliest workers.

I like this coffee and sandwich place! Open for breakfast and lunch. The Mediterranean is my favorite sandwich, The staff is very friendly and busy. Ordering ahead is great option. read more

It's a small cafe with good coffee and sandwhiches. It's definitely perfect for a weekend breakfast/brunch. I think the paninis are very good, but the baked goods are meh. Staff are always friendly and it's a good local business to support. read more

Wow - I've lived basically right across from this place for two years, walked by it to go to Chansky all the time, and never gave it a shot. Well, I ate there today and instantly regretted that - so incredibly good! read more

Oh my gosh!! The best tiramisu cannoli ever. It was so delicious and huge! The staff was just as sweet as the desserts!! My friend also got the chocolate chip gelato. Everything there is so yummy. Looking for a night cap of a sweet dessert? This is your spot! read more

I love this cafe. The sandwiches are addictive. I regularly get the bacon, egg, and cheese on a croissant and it always arrives hot, the cheese nice a gooie, and they don't skimp on the bacon! I also really like the turkey sandwiches, particularly the turkey cranberry panini. They do a great job with the flavored ice coffees too. Muffins are always fresh and tasty. Sometimes I get a free banana with my order, and the little heart they draw on the bag (and sometimes the coffee cup!) are so appreciated during these hard Covid days. Yes, the coffee is a little pricy, but well worth it to help support this neighborhood gem! read more