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    Pavement Coffeehouse

    3.5 (308 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

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    The Sunrise (everything bagel)
    Fiona W.

    I tried Pavement for the first time today. I ordered the Sunrise on an everything bagel. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. The bagel itself was crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside. I liked eating it plain. The egg and bacon were pretty standard. The study space is also really nice. I didn't order any drinks and think that would've heavily played into my rating so I hope to come back again to try more items on the menu.

    Undercooked bacon
    Eva L.

    I usually like coming here but I feel like the quality has been going down hill a lot. Today I bit into my bacon and was disgusted by a very raw taste. I took a look and the bacon is basically undercooked. I'm really grossed out and have a terrible taste in my mouth from this experience. Also not worth the price for them to be neglectful like this.

    The venue within
    Seth F.

    INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER is the term of choice for this Pavement Coffeehouse. Indeed, the negligence and apathy shown by the staff could have surely led to a swift death had it not been for our astute senses and unwavering attention. A brief visit to Pavement Coffeehouse on Gainsborough Street turned into quite the affair. Part of the order was forgotten. Another part was corrupted to no end: indeed, my friend and fellow customer ordered a bagel sandwich that she specifically and clearly requested to be prepared with "vegan egg." After all, were she to consume a real and true egg, the kind from a hen's body, she would have gone into anaphylactic shock, leading to a SWIFT AND SUDDEN DEATH. But alas, despite several mentions and several muted giggles from the staff, the bagel sandwich was disgracefully prepared with a real and true egg, the kind from a hen's body. Alas! Fortunately, my friend and fellow customer recognized from a mere glance that the "vegan egg" appeared to in fact be a real and true egg, the kind from a hen's body. And yes, after I sampled it, I confirmed this suspicion. A SWIFT AND SUDDEN DEATH averted! Since we had taken the products and goods to go, we returned to Pavement to confront the staff about their error. With an apathetic giggle, oblivious to the potential gravity of her mistake, the girlie at the counter simply said that they would prepare another. And another was indeed prepared, this time with "vegan egg." So, you ask, with a potentially deadly affair such as this, why has this establishment been awarded two (2) stars? The answer is that the coffee itself and the food itself were refreshing and tasty. Despite the quality of the products, it seems that a visit to this Pavement Coffeehouse can very well be flirtation with death.

    Harper
    Grace S.

    pretty cafe vibes. i got an iced americano and it was very watered down.. the bagel was okay. i didn't like the way we ordered. you wait in a long line and they call your name to pick it up.. except you can't hear them call your name and you pick up your food cold.

    Sunrise Sandwich
    Madeleine J.

    My go-to coffee and bagel spot near campus, usually worth the wait, although the wait can be very long (I've waited an hour+ for a bagel and latte). Can be hit or miss, especially during the busiest hours. Once or twice they've gotten my order wrong and the staff is typically busy and not overly accommodating. My go-to is the sunrise bagel on the rosemary salt bagel. Definitely try the rosemary salt bagel-- I'd never have anything like it! I typically try their specialty lattes and most of them have been great. Definitely a splurge for a bagel and latte, but I'll definitely be back.

    Day 1
    KayAnna S.

    The. Best. Bagels. I went three days in a row for breakfast to have the lox bagel with cucumbers and sprouts/capers. I ordered the salted rosemary bagel with the classic lox and cucumbers and sprouts. I don't think I could have been happier. It's heaven in a bagel. Literally so easy to order ahead of time and pick up. They have plenty of options to change up/ add to their normal bagels. The coffee I ordered (iced mocha) on the last day was quite bitter, but did not detract from my bagel experience. Next time I'm in Boston I will definitely be coming back for these bagels alone.

    Rosemary salt bagel with veggie tofu spread
    Eden J.

    One of the best bagels I've ever had! The rosemary salt bagel was amazing and the vegan options are fantastic. I got that bagel with the veggie tofu spread and the vegetables in it tasted so fresh. The iced coffee here is also great and they have non dairy milk options! Especially for a place in the city, I was impressed by the price of my bagel.

    Pastry selection
    Alex A.

    The matcha at Pavement is the best in Boston. The regular is already already fairly sweet, and adding a pump of vanilla makes it perfect. The Farmstead Bacon Egg and Cheese is wonderful, the bacon is crisp, the cheese is a perfect flavor, and the bagels are fluffy. The blueberry muffins are moist and very berry-ish. Although there is a good amount of indoor seating, it is usually packed so finding a table is often difficult. The music is always extremely loud, which can make it hard to focus if you're looking to find a space to do work. Cashiers are kind and service is always fast. However, I do not recommend their gluten-free options. It was incredibly disappointing, the bread was chalky and the sandwich was barely put together

    Lavender Lemonade and Rosemary Salt Bagel
    Jonathan B.

    I loved the aesthetic first of all. I had a Lavender infused Lemonade with a Rosemary Salt Bagel. The combination was delicious. Highly recommend.

    Large tea bag! Love it
    Esther S.

    It was packed with people when I came and there were a few people ahead of me in line, but service was really quick and everyone was kind! I had the lavender pearl green tea and it was absolutely delicious! The condiment bar has everything you need from lids, mills, syrup, honey, and sugars. Even though there's a variety of seating, it's hard to find a spot because lots of them are there to study or get work done. Slightly high noise level, but very cute atmosphere overall! Will definitely be back to try the coffee!

    Lox bagel classic

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    wait forever Ang get harassed not worth the wait there is no sense of urgency whatsoever

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    First and last time coming here. 15 min for a toasted bagel with cream cheese to come out ice cold with hair in it? Yuck.

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    Worst service ever. Barista made drink for her friend before even looking at the seven tickets in front of her. All-around poor quality.

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