Great neighborhood shoppe. No sweets today, they sold out on Election Day, but they do make…read moreeverything onsite. Very nice team on my visit. And a 5* Cortado. Always something special for me.

I was in the JP area and wanted to check out local bakeries in the area (which aren't many if I'm…read morebeing honest) I was conveniently parked on the same side at Monumental Market and decided to pop in. It was a few minutes before 1PM and most of their baked goods were sold out which is a good sign especially on a random weekday. I am a sucker for Orange flavored pastries and baked goods so immediately went for the Orange Ricotta Cake and it was moist and lightly sweetened, although it could've had a bit more Orange and a bit bigger considering it's about $6 (before tip). The folks working were super kind so I would come back again if I happen to be in the JP area.

Glad I found this place. Visiting from out of town, this place had fair prices and a good…read moreselection. Also visited CardVault and Newbury Comics, and Pandemonium provided the experience we were expecting with lots of singles to look thru and we bought 4!

The employees are very knowledgeable about their products, and they also have a laptop at the…read morecashier desk so you can search up the prices of their products online or see if they have it in store. They also have a battling area downstairs, but we didn't go to check it out. I also like that they have bathrooms available for customer use. They sell all kinds of things like books, comics, manga, cards, dice, etc. We bought a pokemon journey together bundle and a Tidus commander deck for magic the gathering. Great place!

Originally my friend and I came to try the boozy ice cream, but we ended up just going with the…read moreregular ice cream. Why potentially ruin the ice cream anyway? I really enjoyed their selection of flavors, especially the pandan and ube. It's always fun to try something different, especially Asian-inspired flavors. The employee scooping the ice cream was friendly and let us try a few samples. The vibes were really cool, a mix of an ice cream shop and a bar. The bathroom was especially fun, with its eclectic decorations. I would totally come back to try some more flavors!

Yes, yes, and yes! Earnest Drinks is really such a hidden gem. I had a craving for ice cream just…read morenow and went over and got a small, with two scoops--one Brown sugar Poptart and the other the bourbon cornbread. First of all, their small is larger than it looks and it was only just over $5! I was like, "That's all?!" Secondly, they have unique flavors and combinations, from ube to pandan to brown sugar poptart. Thirdly, I loved my ice cream! They were flavorful and fun. The poptart one was like an explosion of sweetness, and I don't even like actual poptarts so they improved upon the food version of them significantly! They also have a cocktail menu and a handful of light food options like tater tots. I'm actually annoyed I didn't come here sooner, but now I know!

A South Ender for many years, I've never been to Tadpole until this morning. What a delightful…read morestore. Yes, the products and toys are beautiful and fun but the service is what I'm here to write about. Tiffany was amazing and pretty much knows something about every product in the store. She got to know who I was shopping for, what she likes, her style and needs, etc. She showed me all sections of the store, made personalized suggestions and even went in the back to grab a few books that weren't on display that ended up being just perfect for ny friend and her coming baby. Tiffany went above and beyond for me while looking for a personalized gift and I'm super grateful. Thanks Tadpole!

They charge you 50 dollars to look at strollers. I thought it was a joke. Went a couple minutes…read moreaway to uppababy and bought one there.

Niche selection, knowledgeable staff, and a great layout. A refuge for the weird and eerie and a…read moreplace that gives you hope in Metaworld.

This is genuinely one of the cutest and most authentic book stores I've ever seen. The staff is…read moresuper friendly and they have a ton of genres and authors to pick from. Theres truly something for everything. I also really liked the souvenirs they had in the front. I will be back!

Man, this place really gets vegetarian breakfast sandwiches, smoothies, and baked goods!!…read more At most places I go, the vegetarian sandwiches are super raw, always contain hummus or are cold, or are the same as the meat sandwich, just without the meat (and without enough salt to compensate for the lack of meat). BUT---------the sandwich I just tried at Page&Leaf had delicious, quality cheese! And interesting sauce! And a well cooked egg! And was prepared with creativity and care! And is served all day! Impressed with the ingenuity of the Garamond and the Rockwell. The Rockwell has delicious pesto, quality cheese, roasted onion, a yummy veggie sausage, spinach, and a perfectly over medium egg on a hearty sourdough roll- ideal for a cozy pick me up on a cloudy day. The Garamond had quality cheese, perfectly over medium egg, a thinly sliced and perfectly ripe tomato, spinach, and tangy flavorful CHILI CRISP MAYO. I also loved my berry almond butter smoothie and the bite I had of my partner's peanut butter M&M blondie. Staff were very kind. Honestly this place, is going into my list of top 5 breakfast sandwiches along with the Eggspañola from Bagelsaurus and the breakfast sandwich from Shirley in Davis.

My friend and I had a great experience here! It's a small space and seating is limited, but it's…read moresuch a cute café inside a bookshop. I had the rockwell sandwich on focaccia bread and my friend had the garamond, also on focaccia, and a pumpkin latte. I would definitely recommend trying the focaccia bread, and the pesto was also extremely good. Service was also very quick.

Great selection and very helpful employees. The handmade chocolates are a must! We will definitely…read morebe back

I love this tiny candy shop and its very kind owners! It's a go to spot if you want a Boston-based…read morechocolate gift, but they do have other imported goods The woman behind the counter had us try two yummy samples (chocolate covered oranges and a peanut butter cup). I really liked the chocolate covered oranges in particular! I ended up buying chocolate covered ginger and a tea-coffee flavor set of five. The ginger isn't too sharp when you bite into it since it's been candied, and the earl grey chocolate bonbon (which I wanted to try since I saw it online) was sold out individually but still sold in the five flavor sampler. The jasmine tea white chocolate rose was also delicious and the tea flavor was surprisingly rich. It's not cheap but it's well worth a nice gift for yourself or someone else!

Been a fan since its humble beginnings in the corner of Porter Square Books but love it even more…read morenow. Same rolls, same jet fuel level coffee, and a super cozy space perfect for WFH/studying. Vibe is very "old" Cambridge - quirky, cozy, excellent people watching. Staff is super friendly too - always a huge plus.

Zing is unlike any other café. It's a 3-in-1 experience. A three-fer if you will. Up front, it's a…read morebustling café with communal tables of all sizes (think Barnes & N. vibes)- people sip, chat and type away. Keep walking and it transforms into a bookstore and beyond that, you'll notice small vintagey stalls selling clothing, jewelry and tchotchkes. We stopped by over Labor Day weekend while in town helping our kid furniture shop for her second apartment (the first one was a disaster back in May). My kid went for an iced coffee with almond milk and I had the Mexican hot chocolate. The texture was spot on, but the heavy hand with allspice or nutmeg ended up overpowering the chocolate itself. Service is nice though.