Stopped by Pavement Coffeehouse while visiting Brighton and really enjoyed the vibe. The coffee was solid, the breakfast sandwich hit the spot!! The Bee Sting was DELICIOUS and the staff was friendly even during a busy rush. Great atmosphere to sit for a bit and relax or get some work done. Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 was finding seating was a little tough during peak hours, but overall definitely worth the stop and I'd come back again. read more

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The manager here, the man who often wears a bandana, was incredibly disrespectful. I ordered a black iced coffee and waited about 15 minutes before asking about it. Rather than acknowledge that he'd forgotten about it with a two-second apology -- which costs nothing -- he was dismissive and somehow made me feel as though I was the problem for asking about my order. I felt actively disrespected for no reason. I've been coming here for eight years. But not anymore. read more

I walked here from hotel to kill some time and get some coffee/breakfast. This place had very good reviews. I ordered a cappuccino and a bacon, egg and cheese sandwich on a rosemary bagel. The food came out pretty fast despite the increasing number of coworkers. I sat down with my food and read. The place is small and cozy with a few benches/tables. My bagel had a great chewy texture and the rosemary bagel was delicious on its own! The eggs were fluffy and the cheese complemented the sandwich very well. The cappuccino was strong and very good. Enjoy my time here and my breakfast/coffee. If I was around in this area I would def. go back and try some other menu items :) read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Bacon, egg and cheese on a rosemary bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I went to pavement for brunch with my boyfriend. The coffeehouse seems pretty clean and the staff was very nice. We got our bagels pretty quickly considering there were a lot of people ordering. We both really enjoyed the bagels we got. I would definitely go back for a quick brunch again. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Presto Pesto - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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The new added seating area is amazing! I just wished there was more on street parking!

Been coming here for a quick breakfast after pickleball and it's quite good. I order a rosemary salt bagel with plain cream cheese. I ask for it double toasted and even then it sometimes doesn't feel toasted. Although I wish it were toasted more, the bagel is fresh and I like the taste of their cream cheese as well. My drink order changes but this time around I got an iced vanilla latte with oat milk which I really enjoyed! I will say if you're in a rush maybe skip the food order or put in a mobile order well ahead of time. I've come a few times now and my bagel always takes like 10 minutes before it's ready. Coffee on the other hand always comes out less than 2 minutes later. I love the decor inside and always try to sit by the window counter if there's space. They also have outdoor seating which is nice to enjoy some fresh air in the city. Good place to come read or do work while grabbing a coffee! Plus they have a parking lot which is a bonus!! read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Iced Vanilla Latte with Oatmilk & Rosemary Sea Salt Bagel with Cream Cheese - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

As a local who has been supporting Pavement since they first opened, I was really disappointed today. After waiting over 20 minutes for our order, several people who came in after us got their food first. When I asked about it, the cashier just said, "That's cool," which made it worse. We ultimately asked for a refund and left. It's clear the team needs much better training on both order management and basic customer service. Sadly, after years of being a loyal customer, I won't be returning. read more

If you're looking for yummy coffee in the Boston area, Pavement Coffee never does me dirty. Their lattes are so good and the service is great. Plus, the non-coffee beverages are so good too. I got the iced mocha & watermelon lemonade and both were amazing. I do wish they offered lattes in the large size, but 16oz is usually enough. Plus, don't skip the bagels! I really do think they have some of my favorite bagels--they're the perfect amount of chewy and the cream cheese is so good. Love this location--usually plenty of parking and has indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Iced Mocha and Watermelon Lemonade - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Consistently good coffee and breakfast sandwiches. Location is convenient. Fast service and I recommend ordering on the app for pick up. Comfortable interior. Service could be friendlier. read more

Early morning before a work while on a work trip in Boston area and wanted to hit a local coffee spot. Found this place doing a quick review and decided to give it a shot. Very glad I did! It honestly needs wayyy more ratings than it has... it was so good. I got an ice mocha and one of the breakfast bagel sandwiches - had egg, cheese and sausage. They let you pick the type of bagel and had a good array of options, I went with the jalapeño. Interior is cute little spot with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating options. Parking lot was decent sized, but in a business area - so I can imagine on a very busy morning it being packed. Everything came quick and true to work nature... I ended up forgetting about my food and didn't get to eat it till after an hour or so... but let me say this, it still tasted fresh, warm and it was so freaking good. This has got to be one of the top 3 best breakfast sandwiches I have ever had. The bagel was so soft and perfect. Egg cooked perfectly, as was the sausage. Coffe was just as good, wasn't too sugary or lite... I like a nice full bodied coffee with a hint of chocolate and this hit the spot! My coworker gave them an amazing review as well. If I'm ever in the area again, I'd come back time and time again. If you're in the area, be sure to check them out!! read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Iced Mocha - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Feeling generous giving it 2 stars for the coffee which is ok, maybe a little watery, and the outdoor seating. Otherwise, my experience couldn't be worse. I was in line when suddenly one of the employees recognized the person behind me, I never heard such shrieking in my life and it was prolonged. The person kept repeating how glad they were to see this person but the tone and volume of their voice was the most annoying thing ever. My husband, who was in the bathroom, thought that maybe I was the 100th customer and won coffee for life- he said it was so loud. When it was my turn to order, the cashier gave off a vibe that was almost hostile. Meanwhile the shrieker continued shrieking at the person they recognized as well as at someone who was working in the kitchen. read more

I've never left a negative review but my gosh this place was abysmal. Not sure if the person behind the counter knew they work a job in which you have to interact with people, because we were treated as if we might as well been robbing the store simply by engaging with the cashier to order a coffee. This was followed by being handed what I can best describe as the left over drippings of a keurig k cup with some milk. Oh not to mention this experience cost me 20 dollars... for two small coffees. Thanks. read more

Haven't been in months since their service was so horrible but I was nearby so I tried it and hey got worse! The bacon wasn't even in the bagel the bagel itself was burnt and they stared at me for 5 minutes with my order ready while I asked if it was mine. i reached to the support team online and was able to get a refund and apologies for this locations service. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Tequila Sunrise - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Food is so good the bagels are hot and the cookies are still melted after awhile and the hot chocolate is all ways good and the service is great people there are super kind and the vibes are amazing and it is all was clean read more

Yummy, yummy, I got a bagel with jalapeños cream cheese, egg, cheddar cheese and bacon! It was outstanding. And the chai tea was delicious. To top it off the staff was super friendly read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Tequila Sunrise breakfast bagel - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

One of my go-tos! Really good food and coffee overall, but my only dislikes are that the coffee quality can be a bit inconsistent and that they got rid of the chicken salad sandwich! But overall a super solid coffee shop :) read more

Did I pay $7 for a 12oz latte? Yes. But I'm a Millennial - that's what we do, right? While it does pain me to spend so much on caffeine it truly was a fabulous beverage- I found myself thinking about it days after, the Maple Latte to be specific. I had their Rosemary & Salt bagel with house made cream cheese that was delicious. I found the ambiance nice, hipster meets young professional. Staff was friendly, they have parking. I'll surely be back when my wallet permits. Also while I'm not vegan, I have friends who are and it's great there are many vegan options here! read more

Service is great here the staff is so friendly. Me and my friend ordered chai lattes that tasted off for some reason and they were so helpful and offered to remake it. Def coming back again read more

WHEN: Friday @ 1pm This coffee shop was near my hotel, I thought to give it a try and they have bagels! It's a very decent coffees shop spot with lots of specialty bagels, coffees, teas, lattes. The vibe of the shop was more of a lunch spot than a study/work spot. I wanted to do my zoom meeting at the cafe but the music was way too loud for meetings. It's more so a spot to socialize with friends/colleagues over breakfast/lunch, or takeout. There are seatings indoor and outdoor. People usually come to work remotely or socialize with others. WHAT I ORDERED Tequila sunrise with rosemary salt bagel This bagel is warm, delicious, perfect for breakfast. it has eggs, bacons, cheese, seasonings and sauces. It was a tad bit spicy for my taste, there must be jalapeños in it which I'm not a fan. Portion and value of bagel was good. I can now say that I've tasted a New England bagel. London fog latte Generous size latte, in a large cup. It was very tasty, you can't go wrong with London fog latte if you're not a coffee drinker. It was double cup so that it won't get too hot for my hands. Honestly you can't go wrong with ordering any bagels or coffee, teas. It's a grab and go place, nearby Harvard campus. It's chill, good music vibes. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Tequila sunrise bagel London fog latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Stopped by this place for coffee since we happened to be overnighting in the neighborhood. The place has interiors reminiscent of the modern world coffee shops. The place seemed pretty cool and not loud so you can just come here and work! Free wifi! We got a jalapeno bagel with sundried tomato cream cheese with veggies on top to go with a cold brew and iced tea. The bagel was a bit of a mess probably because it was loaded with cream cheese but tasty nonetheless. The tea and coffee were really good with a variety of options. They serve sandwiches and baked goods as well. Oh and they roast their own coffee! -1 star because the service a little off. Definitely stop by if you are in the area! read more

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A coffeehouse with parking in Allston? Yes please. Pavement offers a a good variety of bagels, breakfast sandwiches, spreads, and vegan sandwiches and spreads. We love a shop that has options for our vegan friends. I tried the everything bagel with a garlic and chive spread. They're definitely not shy on the cream cheese like other fellow yelpers have said. I love a lot of cream cheese but for someone who doesn't you can ask them to be light on the spread. I also tried their cold brew which was pretty tasty too. Their website says it's +.25c for almond milk but when I came in they had their almond milk on the side with their other creams. I don't believe in charging extra for a non-dairy alternative so that was a plus, although their website is misleading. I took off one star for service. The guy taking my order was so not inviting and the guy who gave me my bagel pretty much slid it on the counter instead of just handing it to me while my hand was out. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Quality and service have decreased in recent years. The bagels are excellent. Cookies and muffins are homemade but average taste. Today received 2 bagel bottoms. Specifically requested for double toasted, received not toasted. Wait is always long even with all the staff and with the app. Staff loves to chat amongst themselves which definitely slows the service. Inside is crowded sitting or waiting for orders. Outside landscaping needs intense trimming. Major decrease in quality customer service and atmosphere. Pavement Management, what happened? read more

First time at Pavement coffeehouse. The ambiance is nice and cozy and it's in a quiet neighborhood. They also have customer parking at the side of the store. Otherwise, there's ample of street parking. I generally look for specialty lattes. If a cafe makes a seasonal latte and they make it from scratch - mmm, there's nothing like it. Unfortunately, many cafes do make these flavored lattes but it's usually a squirt of some bottled artificial stuff. Sad. But not this one, yay! I got the eggnog latte and they actually used eggnog. They also have a cinnamon fig latte and they make the syrup in-house with actual common and figs. Woah, gotta try it the next time. Along with the latte, we got an almond croissant and a double chocolate chip cookie. The latte was hot and delicious. The cookie had a crunchy edge but a soft chocolatey middle topped with bits of coffee beans. Oh yum. The almond croissant was disappointing. It was made with almond essence and it was way too strong to the effect it had a chemical taste to it. Other stuff: They have a reward system where you get a point per visit if you spend a minimum of $3. 10 points gets you $3 off. The tables to the side of the store are beautiful painted. Check 'em out. They also have a coffee roasting room but closed on the weekends. read more

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Decent strong coffee. Have come here a few times and the employees are always friendly. Good amount of work space as well if you have some reading/work to knock out here as well. The coffee is fairly strong here (a good thing!). I find the pastries a bit on the dry side. Overall a nice local spot that serves what you might regularly expect to find. read more

Presto pesto & PSL .... 11/10 it is perfection. Best PSL mix doesn't taste artificial at all & like it's truly made in house

The location is quiet, perfect to enjoy a good coffee, it has some tables outdoor, if not you can order some bagels and coffee, drive 5 min and enjoy them with the view of the Charles river. We order the Lox and Egg and cheese, coffee and ice green tea, everything was delicious. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Drip Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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Well with all the bad reviews just had to see for myself, right? The good: nice seating area, though quite small for a large business. Coffee wasn't bitter. The bad: espresso machine was NFG, so I could only drink drip. Still, not terrible coffee, and not bitter. Scone was STALE, almost impossible to eat. Coffee was served so high to the top of my cup it was immediately overflowing and spilling, had I been driving it would have been a real issue, but lots of napkins later and we are good. But what's with the servers insisting on putting the cream in your drink? This isn't exclusive to this place, many places are doing it, but people are really specific about what they want their ratio to be. Why add unnecessary friction to customer relations? I really don't get it. For myself I always ask for a tiny amount of cream, I say it two different ways and I make hand gestures. Success rate? About 10%. This place is no different. So I've paid $3.50 for a coffee I didn't really want that is now 40% cream which I spilled all over their table and trying to eat an inedible scone because I paid $5 for it. Oh yeah, they charge an automatic 18% tip for this. Fun! Amazingly, NOT the worst I've had, but yeah, the reviews of this place didn't lie. Very sad that my next attempt at coffee in this town will be at Starbucks, something I'm morally opposed to since I always want to support local establishments. Even if their espresso machine worked today I'm not sure I can bear coming back. read more

I LOVE PAVEMENT!! Really good maple and vanilla lattes. This spot also has a lot of room to work. Super easy parking/bus access too. Great staff read more

Pros: Best bagel with vegan cream cheese I've ever had. The bagel was just the right amount of hard and soft, and the cream cheese was loaded with veggies and absolutely amazing. The coffee was incredible and they had a ton of non-dairy options for same. And they had a lot of other vegan food choices, which I really appreciate. Bathroom was spotless and the place is very cute, with indoor and outdoor seating. Con: So, so busy. I waited around 20 minutes for a toasted bagel with cream cheese. No one was standing around, the staff were working hard and there were a ton of them. So why so long? I noticed two different areas for mobile app pickup. The entire time I waited, those areas were filling up with food and drink, yet not one delivery person came in to fetch anything. I wish they had on line ordering for customer pickup, so I could place my order on the train on my way there. I'm not an inpatient person and am often happy to wait and play on my phone, but in this instance I had an appointment so was under a time crunch and was a little thrown off waiting that long for a simple order. read more

Great, quiet location and we enjoyed their coffee and bagels. Interestingly enough they did get my order wrong too but they were very nice about it and I ended up getting a free bagel My full bagel review can be seen here: https://youtu.be/0Jhw2JneTyk read more

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Visited Pavement Coffeehouse on Saturday afternoon. It is a beautiful space with tasty coffee, but expect higher prices and slow service. Quality: After a late start to the day, stopped for coffee and a snack at Pavement Coffeehouse. It is a lovely location with a fun menu with both standard coffee shop options, but also some more inventive drinks and upscale food items. I just went with an Iced Coffee, which I was very happy with. For food, I ordered the Lox & Lemon Dill on an Everything Bagel. It combined salmon with lemon-dill cream cheese, tomatoes, and cucumbers. I was not thrilled with the bagel itself, but the sandwich ingredients were great. The lemon-dill was a very fun flavor that melded well with the salmon. Quantity: Typical sizes for everything, and I was happy with the amount of lox on my bagel. Value: $3.75 for an Iced Coffee. $9.75 for the Lox & Lemon Dill. Ambiance: We visited the Pavement Coffeehouse in the Allston area of Boston. It is a beautiful little shop inside and out, which is definitely part of the appeal. They have a few shaded tables on a patio out front. Then an open space inside, with some seating and plenty of sunlight. It was not a surprise to see people with books, newspapers, and computers settled in. The music was relaxing and the shop had a wonderful aroma. They also managed to limit the amount of coffee noise from behind the counter, which was impressive considering how many drinks were coming out. Crowd: We visited around noon on Saturday and it was quite busy. A bunch of folks sitting outside on a lovely afternoon, and a line to the door. However, part of the reason there were so many people was how slow everything was, both ordering and construction. Service: Very friendly staff, but everything moved extremely slowly. It took about ten minutes to get our drinks and twenty minutes for us to get our food. It was busy, but not that busy. Parking: Massive private parking lot next to the shop. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Iced Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

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This place is hopping on Head of the Charles weekend. Probably the busiest few days of the year for it as it's located near the banks of the Race course close to the finish line. That weekends early on there'll be a line to order and bodies rotating in and out of seats. Had a large drip coffee that was solid but not worth $17 for a pound of beans to take home. The Lox sandwich I had there was amazing. Made with such care. $9 but quality! Cozy, friendly feel on the inside. Welcoming staff. Water on tap. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - lox sammich - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Cute coffee shop to grab a latte and hang out. Bagel selection is good with a variety of spreads to top them with! Seating is tight and the place is busy so I wouldn't come expecting a seat, but you may happen upon one. We got the everything bagel with garlic and chive cream cheese, toasted twice. Bagel was toasted perfectly to my liking but a little in the salty side. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Everything bagel toasted twice with chive cream cheese and a vanilla latte. - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

This one star is well deserved. While products are good, really good coffees and drinks customer satisfaction/customer service is awful. This is not my first time there and always go there but I'm considering not bringing business to Pavement any longer. The wait is unbelievably awful, 25-30 minutes to get a bagel sandwich which is unreasonable to me. And it happens every single time, and I know I'm not the only one with the face of "OMG WHY IS IT TAKING SO LONG". I seriously believe that we go to this place because we don't have another option around the area. Also I wanna point out that, this is not a employees fault but management fault. The employees working there DO NOT CARE if it takes 1 hour to get a sandwich because I'm assuming they're underpaid so I blame the awful service to management and owners. read more

The food is delicious but something is just *off* about this location. I just don't get it, they always seem to forget something. Last time it was the sausage, before that it was the wrong bagel, now I'm sitting along the Charles ready to enjoy this weather and my egg sandwich doesn't have egg... but I'm sucking up and eating it because I'm not driving all the way back just for them to make it again and chance them screwing it up again! It's so unfortunate, the food is good, the services is good, the location is good, the sandwich makers attention needs improvement... read more

This little coffee shop is perfectly placed in a quiet part of Lower Allston - there's not much around, but it's a great place for a coffee, chat, or lunch. It usually isn't too busy inside, they have some shared table space, a few small tables, and a high top bar near the window. There's also a few tables outside when it's warm. I usually get the Iced Matcha Lattes with oat milk (basic, I know!), and I love them. Trying to start making my own lattes at home though because I'm ADDICTED and they're a bit on the expensive side with the custom milk options. The last time I stopped by, I ordered the Turkey BLT sandwich to-go, and added my own avocado when I got home. Overall, sandwich was pretty good and was great for a quick lunch. I'd definitely order again. Love this spot as a go-to for a quick snack or drink, and the parking makes it super easy to get to! read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Turkey BLT (to go), I added my own avocado - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

I like Pavement Coffeehouse in general, but I don't feel there is anything special about this location. It's small, so there isn't much seating. I really enjoy the breakfast sandwiches here; however, a coffee shop must have a good croissant, and Pavement's is meh. I'm not sure if they use real butter, but it just tastes like bread. :( The coffee is good, less strong than, say, Starbucks coffee. It is also roasted well, so I never taste the burnt taste that I often associate with Starbucks. I don't think I'll go out of my way to this location again, but I will continue going to a Pavement closer to my location. read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Croissant and drip coffee with milk. Not sure if they use real butter in the croissants - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Friendly staff - smiley faces always. Good food! But mostly the employees are highly technical- don't think beyond what they do. Incompetent in recommending when something requested - they literally go blank if you ask something more than a bagel or coffee. Every time I ordered more than $30, a mistake happens. Last Friday, My order was $96 and I asked asked several questions and their opinion ~ Still they made a mistake. read more

Could not speak highly enough of this establishment. I went here one Friday morning and had to go back the next two days in a row. I could not get enough of the iced vanilla latte - and I've had many iced vanilla lattes in my day... this one is unmatched. The bagels are delicious. The atmosphere is chill and calming. The staff is welcoming and friendly. And the incredible gay energy is just rocking through this place!!!!!!! 11/10 . read more

Pavement Coffeehouse - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Brighton, Massachusetts

Do not waste ur money on the chai's; literally taste like almond water. HOWEVER! Sandwiches were delicious, had an allergy problem and they gave me a new sandwich for free. Very nice of them! And it was enjoyable for all of us! read more