We've been here a dozen times and really enjoy it. The atmosphere is really nice and the food is…read moreconsistently fast and delicious. Perfect place for a quick brunch.

I'd give zero stars for take out process. Who offer take out with no checkout line or prepay? It…read morejust makes everyone more frustrated.. money grab for no customer benefit,

The passion for coffee here is evident from the second you walk in. All locally roasted and…read moreprepared to maximize the flavor of the coffee. I had an iced Dutch Brew (their speciality) and enjoyed the smoothness and flavor of the coffee. Service was helpful and thoughtful carefully measuring out to make sure each coffee was consistent and excellent. Can't wait to try a pour over at their new seaport location where I have more time.

Great spot with authentic coffee and loads of information…read more The genuinely care about customers, love to get others into coffee, answer questions thoughtfully, have great coffee tools they work with, a website dedicated to coffee information, etc. I mostly come to buy beans since they roast their own in the back and make their own blends from variety, limited and single origin roasts. I always pick up a bag or two each time I visit and make espresso and pour over at home. They have a fantastic mocha/Dutch brew and good pour over. Go pick yourself up a few bags and enjoy the coffee ride.

First time visiting and I was impressed. The shop is clean with many menu options. The coffee is…read moregood--I had a hot ham and cheese croissant in the morning. It wasn't crowded, which made it even more enjoyable. Highly recommend

the "incredible "bagel sandwich was absolutely the most disgusting breakfast sandwich I've ever…read morehad. The menu says fresh, healthy, etc. etc. the only thing fresh about that bagel was the avocado and maybe the egg. Pretty sure it was Oscar Meyer "bacon" or some other form of microwavable bacon (which isn't really bacon ). Which is totally unacceptable in this day and age. And the sweet sauce they put on it was horrendous. My stomach hurt the entire day. If you're not going to use quality bagels and quality bacon, you should not be charging almost $13 a sandwich. your menu should also list the ingredients line by line. I asked the cashier what was on this and he did not mention a disgusting sweet sauce. It's no wonder there's a line out the door for the café down the street and two people inside this café. Although I did not get anything else, but that sandwich, I will not be returning based on that alone. You should be ashamed for even serving that.

I tried the seasonal cherry pie latte, and I have no notes! Delicious! I thought the ham and cheese…read morecroissant was a little small for the price, regardless it was still good. Very busy on the weekends but there's penalty of seating to get work done both inside and out.

Stopped by for breakfast! Iced latte was really good and both breakfast items were tasty as well…read more Prices were decent. We didn't stay to sit but the cafe space was cute and cozy. Pretty busy, though! I'm guessing it's a popular place to sit and do work, so people probably want to get there early to grab a spot.

I've been to this location about 4 times in a week. Due to the fact I am temporarily working near…read moreby. The male employee with the pony tail must have the worst customer service I've experienced. Never has a smile on his face, seems annoyed with people... I asked to add a sweetener to my coffee. Received an eye roll. I said thank you 3 times and was ignored. The young women next to him says "he's like that with everyone" absolutely unacceptable. What a way to start the morning.

I love this place! Coffee and food are both excellent. My favorite breakfast option is the "Angry…read moreBreakfast" sandwich which has some hot honey on it to make it a little bit sweet and a little bit spicy. Yum! The only thing keeping me from leaving a 5 star review is the staff. Most seem mildly annoyed by the customers and as I sit here working the two staff members behind the counter are loudly complaining about a negative Yelp review they recently received.

I discovered South Street Market too late in the game! Only one semester to cram in as many pesto…read morechicken sandwiches as possible! I've only had a few of their selection, but I can adamantly say that the panini's (really just hot sandwiches) are where its at. The aforementioned pesto chicken is far and away my favorite, just dripping with deliciousness. I tried the buffalo chicken and was disappointed to find out it was shredded chicken, but I asked to have it grilled and it turned out nicely. The woman behind the counter even offered to make a different sandwich when she saw the look on my face. This was a testament to just how attentive and nice the owners and employees are here. The owner is always very friendly and love to joke around. The sandwiches are above average but the people are definitely what make South St. Market worth coming to. I would be remiss if I let the heath bar crunch cookies pass without compliment. They are so freaking yummy that sometimes, it's a little hard to handle.

Food was fresh and clean, and the owners are super friendly!! if you're a brandeis student you…read moreshould definitely support this local business they deserve all the support.

Excellent oat latte. Comfortable seating. Leather couches and lots of open seating…read more Only tried the coffee. Great staff!

I drove by here for over a decade and never had the chance to stop but I stopped today The vibe…read moreinside is aged comfort. Marble tables with mismatched chairs and beat up old leather sofas. Chandeliers that have to harken back to much older tenants in this space. The food is good, I had a ham egg and cheese on croissant and it was wonderful. The croissant was surprisingly fresh. The cappuccino was rounded and smooth and didn't taste at all burnt. Service was ok. Polite but not engaging, my cappuccino was forgotten entirely and I had to ask for it again but it was then made promptly. Regulars that came in behind me had a completely different experience. Service was bright and engaging for them. Again, there was nothing BAD about my service, it was just milquetoast and the baristas seemed disinterested. This is definitely a place where people come and linger and there were folks sprawled about the sofas and typing away at the tables. If I lived in Waltham, I's probably make it a staple in my routine. But I did not linger long, I ate my sandwich, sipped half my coffee and took the rest on my way. I have a feeling this is the kind of place that just grows on you overtime, that said, if you need a coffee or tea and a snack on your way, this may be worth a stop.

Had a cake, emergency (a friend finally agreed to celebrate her birthday at the last minute),…read morecalled the muffin House Café in Natick. On very short notice prepared a beautiful cake, also delicious. The cake was decorated to my request which I didn't think would be possible. highly recommend.

We got it to go and was good. Muffins were on the denser side than I'm used to but the flavor was…read morethere. The frosting/sweet toppings were on the sweeter side but the bread/cake part is good.

I stopped by Cacao after a Pilates class next door and was pleasantly surprised! I didn't realize…read moreit was a Dominican coffee shop at first, but once I saw the decor, I had a little moment like, "wait a minute, why does all this feel familiar?!" And I may or may not be biased because I'll always support my people I ordered a buttered croissant and a dulce de leche latte to enjoy there. The space is homey and warm, the kind of place that immediately makes you feel grounded. For a few minutes, it really felt like home, especially seeing touches of my roots reflected in the atmosphere. The staff were super friendly and attentive, and there's a great variety of drinks and pastries. I'll definitely be back. So glad my friend recommended it.

Cacao is such a cozy little chocolate shop in the South End. However, the quality of their…read moreindividual chocolates were so-so. We were a bit disappointed because some pieces tasted stale while others were delicious. For their expensive price point, they all should've been perfect. My favorite was their nougatine, and my least favorite was the almond bark. The main reason I'm giving them a higher rating is because their hot chocolate is so rich + dreamy. Will def need to come back this winter to get it again, but would skip the bonbons next time.

First time here, and I was impressed by the amount of flavors they had as well as the portion…read moresizes. I had a large which came with four scoops/flavors (black raspberry, campfire s'mores, strawberry cheesecake, and milky way). It's a lot of ice cream for only $10 and the taste of each flavor was great even in high quantity. It wasn't overly sweet which sometimes ice cream can be as it is already a high sugar content food, but this was a nice balance.

Would've gone 4 1/2 stars if available. Crazy selection of flavors and toppings. The young ladies…read moreworking were all working hard and gave A+ customer service. Will return when in the area.