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    Dolce Vita Cafe

    4.4 (152 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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    DOLCE VITA CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for working
    Outdoor seating

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    Brown sugar cinnamon ice coffee and egg and cheese sandwiches with Italian sausage

    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!!!!

    menu as of july 2024
    Marlene A.

    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!

    Il Tonno Siciliano Panini and Iced Coffee (Small)
    Alana K.

    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.

    raspberry twist and iced coffee
    Christiane M.

    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

    Everything bagel with spicy sausage and egg with cheese.
    Glenn N.

    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.

    Bacon, Egg and Cheese on everything bagel
    Stephanie B.

    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!

    Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
    Hanh P.

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

    Adorable personalized coffee
    Michelle R.

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

    Sausage, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
    Elizabeth C.

    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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    The owner (Marilda) is extremely friendly and seems to have the swing of things down even on their first day.

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