Super cute coffee shop in the speedway. Employees were really nice. Cute ambiance. I loved the…read moreyogurt bowl (9$). You could choose which jam to get on it and the yogurt itself was really good and high quality. I loved how it wasn't too sweet. I think they sell alchohol here as well. Coffee was good, pretty standard. Items are on the expensive side for how small the portions were but perfect size for breakfast or a snack. If you are looking for something more filling would recommend ordering multiple things.

Coffee, matcha, and alcoholic drinks (albeit very pricy) are delicious, and the new location is…read moresuper cozy with outlets! However, every single time I have come here, the service has been pretty terrible. Things like subtle eye rolling, not wanting to explain parts of the menu, straight up ignoring customers, and just not friendly service. Super sad because I love the speedway, and have tried this place almost 5 times now thinking it was a one-time thing. My friends have had the same issue, which makes me feel like this is an ongoing problem. Hopefully with the new hiring this will change, and I will definitely update my review if so. For now, my friends and I won't be going back here.

A very popular spot on Massachusetts Avenue, it was hard to find a place to sit on a Thursday…read moremorning but a table miraculously opened up for us! The coffee seems to be student run and it has a casual, low-key atmosphere. They serve fresh pastries and sandwiches. Everything tastes good. My only regret is that the croissant I ordered wasn't super hot, and the eggs could have used a bit more salt and pepper perhaps. The coffee is good, exactly what I'd expect from an independent inner city coffee shop like 1369 Coffee House. A very decent place if you happen to be walking by. Bonus: bathrooms are very clean. Always a treat!

Viet coffee was great I can say top three I ever had from…read moreall over viet restaurants and states. Super cozy Little tight But you make it work right We also grabbed oatmeal cookie and a scone - both very yummy! Sorry but no pictures of food but us :)

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.

SO good omg. New coffee/tea place opened inside Novo marketplace and I'm so glad we stumbled upon…read moreit. We ordered from the kiosk and I got the iced matcha jasmine milk tea with half sugar. They are not skimpy with the matcha (it's perfectly strong!) and the jasmine was a nice compliment to the matcha. The half sweet (which is the default) was a good choice because full sweetness would've been too sweet. My boyfriend got the iced honey jasmine milk tea and don't let the white color fool you because the jasmine is fragrant and strong as well. This one was also half sweet and again, it's perfect. The drinks came out quick (under 5 min) and I was given a free sticker sheet for their opening. The price is reasonable too- about $6 for 16 oz, plus today was BOGO :) There's a few tables for sitting but if it fills up, there are plenty around the novo marketplace. They have a lot of unique flavors which I definitely want to try next time. I'm going to be honest and say this might've dethroned Heytea as my #1. Trust me and come visit!

Cute Cotti Coffee is now open at Novo Marketplace in Allston!…read more Originally from China, Cotti has become one of the country's fastest-growing coffee chains and has gone viral for its affordable drinks and creative flavors--so I was excited to see it finally make its way here I tried a few drinks, and they definitely lived up to the hype! My absolute favorite drink was the Mango Pomelo - so refreshing, fruity, smooth, and perfect for summer. For coffee, my favorites were the Pandan Coco Latte and the Pampas Blue Coco Latte. The Pandan Coco Latte had such a smooth, subtle vanilla-like sweetness from the pandan that paired perfectly with the creamy coconut milk. The Pampas Blue Coco Latte was also incredibly smooth, rich, and creamy--another drink I'd happily order again. For a lil sweet treat, we ordered the Egg Waffle Sundae, which was the perfect thing for a hot summer day in Allston I already have a list of drinks I want to come back for, including the Matcha Red Bean Latte, Pandan Mango Coco Frappé, and their variety of milk teas. Safe to say this won't be my last visit!!!

Started exploring coffee places recently, and this is one of my favorite! I love their nitro…read moreshandy. It's a special, but it's been around for a bit. The staff are also knowledgable and friendly -- they let me try a little of the nitro shandy before committing. I like that there's a lot of natural light and big windows. It can get pretty crowded and there's no wifi, but still a cute place to catch up with a friend :)

Good coffee and reasonable prices?? Unheard of these days! We came on a Fri around 10:30 and it was…read morebusy! Luckily able to grab a spot to sit inside though. They do have a few outdoor seats as well. No wifi available. I got a cappuccino and others in my group got the black sesame latte, black coffee and the london fog overnight oats with prune jam and pecans. Cappuccino was well made and tasty. Black coffee was smooth and didn't need milk. The black sesame latte wasn't overly sweet, even with the oat milk substitution. They only have oat milk as their alt milk.

THEY DON'T ALLOW LAPTOPS…read more I didn't actually get any coffee here... but putting this review out so you don't make the same mistake I did! I was thoroughly disappointed when I learned this, because it's the cutest shop with the best vibes. I'll try sometime when I don't have to lock in, I guess.

Faro Cafe is a small cafe operating as both a coffee shop and a neighborhood gathering space tucked…read moreaway in Harvard Square. We walked into a cozy, bohemian atmosphere filled with eclectic décor, photos, artwork, books, puzzles, chess boards, and an overall sense that people are encouraged to slow down and stay present. Despite the relatively small footprint, the space manages to feel welcoming rather than cramped, with indoor seating that supports conversation and outdoor seating that becomes especially popular during warmer months. Coffee is clearly the centerpiece here. We ordered espresso based drinks, including a flat white and a seasonal Juniper Latte, both of which were prepared with care and a clear emphasis on quality. The café leans into a more thoughtful coffee program, and that attention shows in the cup. Beyond the drinks, the pastry selection is good, particularly the croissants and scones, which paired naturally with the coffee menu. The experience is helped by friendly, engaged staff who contribute to the café's welcoming personality. Conversations with the baristas and small community touches helped create an environment that felt more personal than transactional. The laptop free policy can catch first time visitors by surprise, but for many regulars it is part of what gives Faro its distinctive identity and helps preserve the social atmosphere that sets it apart from more work focused cafés. For a coffee stop in Harvard Square that prioritizes human connection over productivity, Faro Cafe delivers a warm, intentional space worth slowing down for.

Admittedly not my favorite coffee in the area, but a lovely and friendly place to visit & I loved…read morethe lemon danish!!

Coworker got me an almond croissant from here and it was so perfect. The almond paste in the middle…read morewasn't sweet but tastes so much like almond it was fabulous. The texture was great as well, very smooth and not that grainy. The croissant itself was huge and flaky.

best and strongest coffee on the street. I've only tried their cocobrew and viet black but…read morethoroughly enjoyed both. The only coffee in this area to make me shake, and even Celsius and preworkout don't. Which I enjoy, but maybe for caffeine sensitive people avoid the viet cold brew/black. A little bar you can sit at but otherwise standing room. Service is great.

My husband and I really enjoy this place! Lots of creative coffee and tea drinks. That said,…read moresometimes they are out of multiple ingredients at once, and it can be hard to know what they actually do have. But I think that's part of supporting up-and-coming businesses. It's a cute little place but more the type where you take a drink home than sit for a long time!