An excellent neighborhood lunch or brunch spot! The atmosphere is very cute, with interesting…read moreantiques everywhere and beautiful plants hanging from the ceiling. The service is always spot on, even when they get busy during the weekend brunch rush. (You should count on needing a reservation at those times.) Of course, none of that would matter if the food wasn't also excellent! We always order banana caramel pecan french toast for the group to share. The french toast on its own is custardy and delicious (unlike some places that just feel like dry bread), but the roasted bananas along with the buttery caramel and pecans take it to the next level. The fries are also the platonic ideal of a french fry that always surprise us: crispy, not greasy, and well seasoned, while still having a fluffy center. I often get the shakshuka or the aleppo-style eggs for my main, which are both delicious, veggie-forward, and filling. But the hidden gem is the oatmeal, which is packed with fruit, perfectly cooked, and creamy as can be. Since the food is halal, there are no pork products, and as a lover of regular bacon, I can say with confidence the beef bacon will surprise you with how similar it is! My vegetarian friends also love the variety of the options, and the meat eaters are always satisfied.

A friend and I came here for brunch and it was so cute! It's got a nice community feel inside. Most…read moreof the tables are set up as long, communal tables so you could be sitting near another party that's sitting just a few seats down. You don't see that everyday but I liked it a lot! The service is quick and super friendly. My friend and I had finished our meals, and the staff were letting us try different baklava flavors they had, simply out of the kindness of their heart. They would just walk up to us while we were chatting and they'd give us more samples. It was really a great time! My Nutella Crêpe was cold but it would've been amazing if the melted Nutella was still warm inside, but all in all it was still good. My friend got a breakfast sandwich on a bagel and funny enough hers was too hot at first haha so she let it sit for a sec and really liked it. Water is also self service here-- another community vibe to it all. I def want to come back for their lunch menu!

This is a nice coffee shop! It has a very unique, calming energy + vibe that I enjoyed. Kinda…read moreearthy and zen. I loveddddd the skylight in the middle of the space. Such a nice touch. Their pastries are good, but my coffee left a bit to be desired. I got the Maple Latte, and I tasted almost zero maple in it. They also don't have any other flavor options, which I would've liked. This is a good spot for hanging out or catching up with friends. This is not a coffee shop for working as they don't allow laptops. Overall, this is a great spot, I think they just need to work on their coffee a little bit!

Came here because it kept popping up on my TikTok and looked like such a cute/yummy cafe! I…read morehonestly love the ambiance. Such good vibes, very earthy and calming energy. The pastries were amazing!! Almond croissant was my favorite - perfectly flaky and delicious. The drinks, however, were not great. My friend saw the coffee beans and was excited because she loves those beans, but unfortunately she said that the cortado was just okay. I had the chai and it also wasn't my favorite. So, not sure if I'd go back for a coffee/tea but would love going for pastries. The line was long and didn't move super quick, but I honestly didn't mind since I was with my bestie! They also don't allow laptops, so a good place to catch up with friends but not to WFH.

The older guy who works here is extremely unpleasant and rude. Like, comically so…read more Today, I overheard him yell at a woman who had mistakenly taken someone else's drink. He shouted out that she had "contaminated" the drink and he would make a new one for the correct customer. This was all said in a loud, actorly voice so that everyone in the shop could know that He Was Displeased. Note, the "contamination" consisted of the woman a) holding the cup of hot chocolate and, b) walking to her table with it. On a previous occasion, he yelled at an older woman in her 90s because she needed to sit down on a chair while he was sweeping. He snidely told her that she should go outside if she needed to sit. Her confusion about the seating was understandable, because for some unknown reason the cafe needs to close a full hour before the bookshop (and they begin this process earlier even than that, by "helpfully" putting away the chairs and turning off the lights). I guess they sell some croissants and coffee, but honestly: who cares, given the above?

Love this cafe. Right inside of Belmont Books, you can have a bite to eat and then shop for your…read morefavorite novels. Such a cute spot. They have a variety of pastries that are all locally sourced from neighboring communities which is awesome. There are also staple cafe drinks such as coffees, teas, and more. Definitely check this place out!

Overall: what a gem! Love how they support those in the community. They serve up great coffee but…read moreif you're a sustainability enthusiast then they also offer free drip coffee! Their service is super friendly and incredibly fast. They have so many tables and plugs as well. The only downside can be the kids area as it can get a little rowdy but with a good pair of noise cancelling you'll be fine!

Staff is incredibly upbeat and engaged. The coffee is excellent and the food fresh and tasty. The…read moreambience is modern and there are plenty of places to sit with friends or just be alone with your thoughts.

This is a go to place for friends and family. Besides being along a major bike path, it's got a…read moregreat, chill atmosphere and a good place to hang out for breakfast. We really like the coffee, and the various named breakfast dishes. Maybe a little on the pricey side, but they seem well worth it, filling, interesting, and in a good variety that's worth checking out multiple times. The building is in an area is under construction, so parking was a little tough this time, but normally there's ample parking in back. I would definitely recommend for a breakfast or brunch experience. We've gotten various egg sandwiches on bagels or homemade biscuits and there are enough kinds that you really couldn't go wrong. Staff seemed very friendly, and we've never had a problem getting a seat inside since they expanded.

Fantastic breakfast bagel sandwich, espresso based drinks including seasonals like salted brown…read moresugar maple latte, and great vibes indoors and patio area for warmer weather days. Service is excellent and dog friendly with treats which is so sweet.

Seriously one of the best cafes around Boston. Their warm lattes are smooth, heartwarming and…read moredelicious! You really can't go wrong with their classics, but their Seasonal Maple Sea Salt Latte was life changing. Plus, no additional cost for oat milk which is amazing. If you can get one before they sell out, would highly recommend trying their pastries. The chocolate chip cookie was incredible. Would definitely say their staff was lovely as well! Pleasant convos and service all around. If you're looking for an aesthetic chic cafe that checks all the boxes, look no further.

Love the vibe of this cafe. Ordered a latte with a house made sea salt caramel (might be…read moremisremembering the exact flavor) syrup. Got it to go, and also love that the lids aren't plastic. They didn't have that many pastries left when I arrived on Thursday at 1pm, so didn't try any. Overall, would come again!

great iced chai tea Amazing Luna salad…read moreChallah for the smoked salmon was delicious Place had great seating Service super quick & easy Will be back 100%

Yum! Fresh pastries!…read more My boyfriend and I wanted a quick breakfast and decided to try Asaro bakery. The place has tons of seating but it's also very busy and popular. There were some yummy looking pastries displayed beautifully behind a table counter and it was very hard to decide what to try. We each picked a pastry to share and I was excited that they had iced matcha so I ordered that and my boyfriend got their decaf cappuccino. We were lucky to find a table for two and quickly sat down. You have to pick up your coffee order by the front entrance where their Expresso machine is and it's kind of in the way of people in line ordering so it was a little hectic. But once I picked up our coffees we were good to go. The egg croissant sandwich which very good! It had a very tasty aioli sauce and sliced onion. The pistachio pastry was sweet and also very good. My matcha was delicious and I only wish they had a super size option because I would of ordered that! Breakfast was yummy and filling. I really want to try some of their baked breads they look so good! What a great quick breakfast spot!

Great food and service! Although I haven't lived in Newton in many years, I can't believe I missed…read morecoming here when I lived in MA. Definitely worth it!

Quaint local diner with a lot of regulars - many people walked in and the servers knew their names…read moreand were familiar with them which is neat! I'll echo what others have said that it's a bit pricey for what you get, but what isn't nowadays. The menu is extensive and they serve all day breakfast and lunch (eggs benedict only available weekends and holidays). We got their corned beef hash, biscuits and gravy, and patty melt, all which were delicious! It was some of the best corned beef hash I've had in a while but the portion wasn't that big. The sandwich came with a side, I chose salad, which was offered with their housemade greek dressing! The home fries could be better seasoned but overall not bad. They do have wifi but even on a weekday lunch they got pretty busy (no waits but tables almost full). Service was solid as well and the space was clean.

I love to stop in here when I have an appt at the salon across the street (J&L Hair Salon - great…read moreservice & cut/color!) because I prefer to support local businesses over chains. Today had another tasty & hot cappuccino! The place was packed at 10:30am so plan ahead, maybe get in earlier, because it really is worth it. The staff - owner & young staff - are great!

A friend roped me into coming here for a well-made espresso. I was intrigued by the merch, the tall…read morewindows, and the staff, which enthusiastically recommended the spicy mocha (cayenne, cinnamon, mocha syrup). After we ordered our drinks, we got a number and the drinks eventually arrived at our table. I have to say, I wanted more. The espresso didn't have much profile to it, and worse, the cocoa wasn't mixed in, so my first few sips were totally not sweet. After stirring it myself, I got the full experience. I've definitely had better spicy mochas, usually sold to me as Mexican hot chocolate - the seasoning shouldn't be gingerly applied; it should really be over the top. We bused our own drinkware, but points for reusable cups. On a Sunday morning, perhaps 7-8 patrons were already there, and the seating was 1/3 taken.

Cute little corner cafe that serves standard breakfast fares and coffee at reasonable price.read more

The Charlie hit perfect - had it on tater tots! Service was fast, customized to everything we asked…read morefor. Right after first good snowfall of the year. Breakfast sandwich was impeccable; hot tea selection was excellent and offered the non-coffee crowd a great hot drink option. This is the spot for, quick, delicious breakfast, brunch or lunch!