Solid casual breakfast and lunch spot in between Davis/Teele. We tried the meatball shakshuka and…read morethe Irish plate which had corn beef hash, eggs, home fries and toast. Service was quick and the food was tasty! Will be back to try other breakfast items as it's so close!

It was quiet for a Friday morning- order at the counter, get your own water and bus your own…read moretables. Breaksfast menu simple and standard. Need to cook the hash more and more fruit on the plate. Coffee was ok. We will give it another try as the staff were nice people.

TLDR: good, fresh food…read more Not the hugest menu but you essentially get to pick amongst a noodle, rice, or banh mi style meal with different proteins. The proteins were incredibly tasty and tender. I didn't get to try the cocktails but they looked pretty fun. They also had child seats available.

Tried Saigon Tiger on a whim and found them a little disappointing. To start, their rice noodle…read morebowl is so pricey for such a small bowl ($14), especially since it was just rice noodles with a few add-ins. Disappointing because their Lemongrass Chicken was delicious. Would say their Viet Coffee was actually terrible though. It was basically watered down Viet Coffee with a splash of condensed milk. Service was interesting to say the least. While the staff were polite and on top of checking all the tables, we did feel rushed to be honest. They were very quick to bring the check and seemed rather eager to rush us out as soon as the food was done. Strange, because they weren't particularly busy at that time either.

I'm always a sucker for a good Vietnamese coffee, especially the egg variant. The ratio of egg…read morecream to coffee seemed pretty lop sided but nothing wrong with that! The coffee was very strong but was balanced well with the egg cream. Definitely more on the heavier side but you dont have to drink all the cream if you dont want to haha. Definitely worth a try if your in the area!

Pretty good viet coffee but very pricey. Came on a Wed morning around 9 and it wasn't busy at all…read more A decent amount of space and seating inside but not really meant for large groups. I do appreciate that they have WiFi though. I got the salted coffee with less ice and less sweet. My partner got the egg coffee. You have the option of dining in and they serve the drinks in tall glasses. Salted coffee was good but I feel like the coffee flavor could have been stronger. The salted cream ratio was a little much for me but the flavor was really good. My partner loved his egg coffee. It is very sweet though so be prepared. The amount of egg cream was also very high.

Favorite sandwich in the Boston area! We sat in the back porch since we had our dog. The owner (not…read moresure if that was the owner but it felt like it) was super kind and friendly. Definitely will be coming back!

A neighborhood café in Somerville with a lovely backyard. With autumn here, sitting outdoors is…read morevery pleasant. Roast Beef & Brie Sandwich: The filling was excellent; the beef was tender and juicy, and the vegetables were fresh and varied, not dry at all, and the olive oil added a wonderful aroma. However, the bread was noticeably hard, especially the crispy crust, which made my jaw ache from chewing. Iced Latte: This time, the iced latte seemed rather ordinary... nothing much to say.

I ordered the soup and half pita combo and it was a good option of a chilly fall late morning. I…read morehad to wait about 3-5 minutes to put in the order, as the store was busy. I sat on the first level, fairly close to the front door. I had to wait about 10 minutes for my food to arrive, and the soup came before the pita, which took over 15min. The soup was well seasoned, and I especially liked the fresh corn. It's got a little bit of a spicy kick. I had this with the falafel half wrap, that came in a little metal taco holder. The falafel kept falling out of the wrap when I bit it. I would say that was less flavorful, and I'm not sure if I'd order that again.

My crispy rice and eggplant was inedible. Eggplant was raw and slathered in a sauce that tasted…read morelike iodized salt and little else. Tofu was stale and rancid as was the rice. The broccoli was ice cold. And everything was drenched in that nasty salt sauce. My wife's peanut noodles had the same rancid tofu and were completely overdressed. Our ginger crush was mostly lemon juice. The cashier didn't give us our recipe either. I used to love Life Alive but I won't be back- since they sold to Panera it's been going downhill but I'd be stupid to spend another 50 bucks on disgusting food, especially when Veggie Grill (which is two blocks away from Life Alive) is way better!

Despite having done research, this place was not on my list to try, but it is in fact an entirely…read morevegan Egyptian restaurant and thus certainly should be on the radar of any vegetarian/vegan travelers to the area. Unsurprisingly, they apparently got off to a farmer's market stall kind of a start before opening up this restaurant. They've done wonders with the historic building. Trying the titular koshary was an obvious choice. Theirs comes relatively unseasoned and with sauces on the site; I picked the medium spicy one and it was robust. Fried onions were ample, and between the chickpeas, lentils, rice, and pasta, you pretty much get everything. I added a couple of falafel which came with a green interior, an indication of freshness carrying the herbal taste into my meal. Ordering a tea got me a decent sized pot with a bit of fresh mint appropriate to the region. While the location isn't particularly central, business was strong, and I had little trouble seeing why. The warm greeting and warm cuisine are easy to say yes to.

Koshari (8/10): delicious and nutritious. Flavors were well balanced. I loved the fried onions!…read moreSpicy CKN sandwich (8/10): this was surprisingly delicious. The sauce was amazing!! I also loved the fake chicken meat. Bread had very good texture and aroma Kofta sandwich (7/10): bread and meat were also very good. I prefer the spicy CKN sauce over this one, but they're both solid choices. Ambiance is very chill and comfy. Service is good.

Pretty good coffee and okay food, atmosphere is great but always packed tho! I think mainly due to…read moreonly spaces where you can study after Starbucks closed in the area. Photo booth is also a nice addition but $8.5 is steep for one picture!

I visit the area often and have stopped by Diesel every now and then for a drink or a quick lunch…read moreand never really had an issue. I've even popped into the photobooth on a quiet day, which was a fun experience. Today I ordered ahead and found a seat near the back. I went up to the pickup counter a few minutes before the estimated pickup time and watched as people got their orders. A few minutes after my pickup time when the rush died down a little (order status was still pending), I still didn't hear my name or see my strawberry lemonade and bagel sandwich on the counter so I checked in with an employee. I gave them my name and the employee gestured to a hot latte. It obviously wasn't my order so I asked again if there was an order for Deborah and again, the employee rather impatiently insisted that the latte was mine. I had to clarify my name again before they finally took a look at a bagel that had been sitting right in front of them. They didn't even apologize and said something about someone else taking my strawberry lemonade before finally making me my drink. My drink was good but my sandwich was lukewarm. Weird interaction that left a bad taste. I've never had a strong reason to come back to Diesel but I now have a reason to stay away.

No ordinary cafe by any means. You can check out their website for the details, but I will relay my…read moreexperience and what I've learned here in my review. Relatively recently opened, The Mill Cafe is a special place for multiple reasons. Taking over from an auto parts store, I believe it's now a non-profit business that employs disabled people and works in conjunction with the community center branch of a local church. There is also a settlement for immigrants and refugees related element too. An auditorium and worship area is connected by windows and glass doors on the main far wall. The Mill Cafe part is very spacious, with tables and chairs all over, but that's not all; this is also a community center and children's recreation area. Pinball games, foosball tables, and a small jungle gym make up that part next to the tables. I came during a big town day festival, and the vibe was quite wholesome and upbeat with multiple events going on. There's free drip coffee at times apparently, maybe not always. While they no longer have Counter Culture like advertised, maybe my favorite coffee actually, the one they had was very good. Towns really should have places like this, which I've said before about my own (I did grow up in one of the most educated, best, and prosperous areas of the country, so not complaining!), especially if you want kids off the marijuana and vaping nonsense. The actual floor could just be redone when possible, as it still looks like an auto parts store or warehouse. If something like this was near me when I was younger, I'd surely spend time there!

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!