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

I really love this place. Delicious food, beautiful/local artwork, and the staff is gold. I know I'm going to pay more when I walk through the doors, and that's okay - I want to support our local shops in Arlington. However, $9.10 for this drink is too much. Yes, I got a syrup and almond milk. But a charge for ice?!! Petty. Especially in this economy. read more

The Roasted Granola - Banana for scale - Cafes Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

This cafe has become the heart of the business district in the Heights and for good reason. Great coffee, yummy food, friendly staff, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]a lot of space for seating and meeting with friends.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Try the avocado toast or an egg sandwich! read more

It's a neat place with healthy options The menu is limited and [[HIGHLIGHT]]seating is very very limited as it is very popular[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. read more

A friend roped me into coming here for a well-made espresso. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was intrigued by the merch, the tall windows, and the staff, which enthusiastically recommended the spicy mocha (cayenne, cinnamon, mocha syrup).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] 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. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We bused our own drinkware, but points for reusable cups.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]On a Sunday morning, perhaps 7-8 patrons were already there, and the seating was 1/3 taken.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Breakfast time! Finally got a chance to dine in for breakfast on a Sunday morning. This place is super cute! It's an order at the counter kind of place and if you dine in they bring your food to your table. They have a variety of yummy breakfast and lunch options along with several coffee options. My bf and I wanted something for breakfast and we decided to build our own breakfast bowls. I ordered oatmeal topped with roasted almonds, bananas and granola. My bf also build his bowl but he got yogurt for his base. We also ordered some specialty coffees which were very good. I did not know what to expect when my bowl came out but I was pleasantly surprised. My granola was served in a big flat plate and it was covered with tons of yummy roasted almonds and slices of bananas. Yum! I didn't think I was going to finish my oatmeal because it seemed like a lot but I actually did!! It was so good and I couldn't stop eating it! read more

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Love the customer service, the fresh food and that they compost! My favorite is their matcha with a scone and their granola bowls. I also always buy their cacao granola for home. Best neighborhood secret in Arlington! read more

The Roasted Granola - Me time! Matcha latte and oat milk - Cafes Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Regularly stop by for the green and pbj smoothies which are fantastic. Will have to try the bowls and coffee soon.

Loooove this place! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere, coffee quality, and above all-- warm and friendly culture are superb![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

I was waiting for my bus, which was late, below freezing temperatures, so to warm myself up I stopped in and got a spicy mocha. I'm very particular about spicy mochas, because I find most places don't make them spicy enough. Not so at the Roasted Granola. It was a wonderful cup of coffee, served quickly, and the barista remembered my name without writing it down. I will definitely be coming back. read more

The 2 fried egg sandwich I've been getting for the last 2 years was $9. It is now a "Grilled Cheese" 2 egg sandwich, with tomato slice, and is $13. The same sandwich, but now with a tomato. So, a rename, and a tomato slice added is a $4 increase, approx 50%. Yup, must be the tomato shortage, yup. LOL. read more

Cozy spot in the neighborhood to get healthy breakfast w lots of vegan and vegetarian options. Live their variety of oats and smoothies! They also have outdoor seatings read more

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When I tell y'all this is one of my favorite coffee shops in the greater Boston area, I am a woman of my word. This local, quaint coffee shop in the heart of Arlington stole my heart when I stopped by after the bike path. It's bright and overwhelmingly local, from the friendliness and eagerness of the employees, to the local art hanging on the walls and crafts + art sold in their little shop corner, to the coffee + granola. Their lattes are very good, and the latte art is obviously a nice perk. Their granola also is a go-to. They truly live to their cafe name. I asked a woman I line how she liked it and she told me it was incredible after proceeding to pack four bags under her arms before ordering her coffee. I can confirm she is, in fact, correct! I got hazelnut & cacao and I can't wait to try the other flavors. The space is also a great place to work, with lots of room and tables to work on a laptop, read a book, sip coffee, grab a bite, chat with a friend. The folks who run the coffee shop are also incredibly kind, their friendliness and hospitality remind me of home. I keep coming back because of the "home away from home" vibe. read more

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A breakfast place at Arlington Height, specialized in all kinds of granola bowl. Small and cozy with many local arts and merchandise. Our favorite is classic bow and fig jam bowl. The avocado toast is pretty good too. The coffee here is just ok. read more

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Menu was amazing, there were so many varieties of food to choose from and it all looked sooo good! However I was a little disappointed with the bowl I got b/c I felt it was cold and quite flavorless - I got the quinoa bowl and felt like it was veryy average. Although I will say everything tasted fresh. I also got the maple spice latte and felt like it was SUPPPPERR average - I don't ever buy coffee anymore and felt like this wasn't worth the once in a while coffee purchase. However the girls working there were super sweet, and there was outdoor seating. Also interior of store was cute! read more

Good espresso. Friendly staff. Unfortunately, I was on a low carb diet, so I could not try the granola. read more

Good food and coffee , but man is it pricey . Often you'll get a small sandwich or bowl for $13-14, and it does feel like you're in Europe paying restaurant prices in Paris read more

Three words: strawberry bundt cake. I had a slice there today at it was to die for! I could have eaten the whole cake. Their other baked goods looked yummy too , and my café au lait was wonderful! They also have sandwiches and soup. There is seating both inside and outside. I live on the other side of Boston but I'd come back for more cake! read more

I didn't pay much attention to this spot in my neighborhood for a long time. Eventually I realized they were making the delicious granola I was buying at Wilson Farms and I visited. Then I discovered that they carried Sofia's of Belmont yogurt. As I was paying for these I spotted delicious--looking cakes on the counter. So I bought a slice to take home and have with tea, and wow, was I impressed with that moist cake with just the right amount of icing. Finally my neighbor and I decided to try them for lunch, and now we are both fans. She had a Gruyere grilled cheese sandwich, and I had the Roasted Vegetable and Cheese sandwich with a side salad. Both were as tasty as they could be. We discovered that sitting outside under the umbrellas on Mass. Ave. was not as noisy as we had expected. A couple of days later I tried them for lunch. Though the kitchen closed at 2, they had a vegetable quiche that was probably the best quiche I've ever had, with red peppers and spinach. And the service is very nice, what you hope for in a family-owned local place. And the art on the walls and crafts by local crafters offered for sale make it a very pleasant place to visit. I am a tough critic of restaurants, so I'm told, but I can't think of one thing to complain about. I'll definitely be stopping there once a week from now on. Thanks for locating your shop in the Heights, Roasted Granola. read more

Love this place! Great iced chai lattes and granola bowls. Also lovely baked goods. You can get a sweetened, unsweetened or lightly sweetened drink. This is one of the few places I've been able to find that has chai lattes which aren't too sweet as I try to cut down on sugar. They also carry Mem Teas (a great local tea company out of Somerville). Granola bowls are pretty versatile (4 bases, 3 choices of granola, many toppings and drizzles). Adding non-dairy milk or more than 2 toppings is only $.50! (Toppings include chia seeds, hemp seeds, almonds, etc.) Bonus points for carrying and making products from Ackerman Maple Farm (a company ran by a couple from Vermont I coincidentally know from college). Staff is always friendly. They have a great selection of art and local products inside. Also have been enjoying the outdoor seating. read more

The Roasted Granola - Iced chai latte and granola bowl - Cafes Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

Ambiance was wholesome and laid back on a recent Saturday noontime. Coffee was excellent! Warm salad with quinoa was well appreciated. The egg in a brioche was good! Ended up buying beans of the coffee blend they were brewing; it was that good! Also some art and done miscellaneous local artisan knick-knacks for sale. Counter service with the embarrass you into tipping 20% screen that is in vogue was present. I am usually a generous tipper for table service but not 20% for counter service unless it is a complicated order. No complaints about the service just a rant about those force you into tipping flip screen technology. read more

I feel like the dine-in experience is mostly great, and some of their menu items are wonderful (the Char sandwich is a huge hit in my home), but I would come here so much more often if the pickup experience was quicker. I am not sure why the pickup orders can't be put on a rack or given priority in the line. If they made this change Starbucks would lose a lot of my coffee business! read more

Emily at the Roasted Granola Cafe makes the best granola I've ever eaten. Its fancy enough to give as a gift, too. I started eating it during the pandemic and have tried all the flavors except the gluten free one, but I like the original the best. I think it's the quality of the honey and the olive oil. I've made my own granola, and it's just not as good as the Roasted Granola. It looks like there's some really good breakfast and lunch options on the cafe menu so I'll have to check that out and update my review later. read more

Since we ate here everyday for 4 mornings!, thought I'd write review. Does it get ANY better than this for a health-centric, delicious w fanatastic ingredients well-prepared dishes, cafe in the CENTER OF TOWN?! No, it doesn't. We have been raving about this place ever since we discovered it. The staff is superb. The young woman remembered my modified Mango shake and oatmeal bowl ingredients each day to my utter amazement!! The. ambiance both inside and outside are stellar. As our the locally artisan-made gifts throughout the room. Just a special, comforting and classy local cafe. BRAVO to the team of women who created this gem!! read more

Overcrowded, understaffed and overwhelmed. We Ordered 2 smoothies. Asked for 20oz to go- up charge for bigger size- no problem. We waited 20 minutes for 2 smoothies to come out in glasses. I asked for the 20oz plastic to go cups that I paid xtra for to get them in 16oz plastic cups... did you drink the rest? Longer line now formed and more overwhelmed staff- we walked out $21 dollars for 2 smoothies. I will try it again because the smoothie was good. read more

This place is well run by a friendly team and has some uniquely healthy breakfast offerings. We had the granola... I want to try the oatmeal next. It's a great little place. I highly recommend! read more

Its a very cute local spot with great service and a variety of offerings. I didnt get to try their actual food (yogurt/smoothie/salad bowls) but they had so many baked goods and cool drink selection. They also had a good amount of gluten free baked goods. Out of sweet and savory scones, I got the blueberry scone, which was super delicious and not too sweet. I got hot tea and they serve the whole pot to you so the tea was very fresh. I really like the vibe of this place and that they sell/support local goods! read more

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How do I start?? This is my most favorite breakfast place in Massachusetts period! Family owned, run by a mom, her daughter and a bunch of sweet, kind youngsters this place is Epic! Everything and I mean everything is made right there in the kitchen! Their breakfast bowls are incredible, I used to order the one with regular granola ( made there duh ) packed with fresh fruit and honey, yum! I am as late crazy about the parfaits! I'm regularly getting the overnight oats one and it's heavenly. My husband and I have a regular weekly breakfast date Saturday mornings :) you will see us there enjoying our choices together with either an almond latte for me and regular coffee for him. Their pastries are finger licking good! Their granola/oat square with jam is oh boy! Their polenta cake is a best seller and it melts in your mouth! The almond coconut cake is dreamy! I do very little gluten/ flour and they always have GF options! When I was doing gluten I was ordering their scones..let me tell you that after trying their scones you will find it hard to like them anywhere else! We sometimes take our doggie with us and they are super welcoming and let us have him sit next to us on the floor. I took my best friend visiting from out of town for lunch last February so I got to order a savory bowl with quinoa and veggies..another score! My friend was so happy! She absolutely loved it! The room is cozy, with local artists paintings/ pictures on the walls and they sell a few items like honey, teas, kitchen towels and their homemade granola!! My hubby eats every morning for his breakfast so we regularly buy to bring home. Prices are very fair for the quality and service you get. We absolutely love this place and we want to support it! It's an Arlington gem ! read more

This place had excellent granola bowls, salads, eggs, etc! I recommend the tropical granola bowl from this place. The roasted granola also had very impressive features like homemade granola bars and granola, Swedish decorative napkins, and scrumptious pastries. The salad topped with an egg is a great option as well. I loved my experience at the roasted granola cafe and would definitely come here again. read more

Great location near the Minuteman Trail. The granola and yogurt bowls are delicious. Good Atomic coffee too. Counter service with table delivery was quick and pleasant. Inside seemed nice and bright, but we ate outside which was better than expected on a quiet Sunday morning. read more

The Roasted Granola - Mango, banana, granola. - Cafes Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

I've been here several times. It's a cute little coffee shop that makes their own granola and has some other food options. The only thing I can say that I don't love is the set up. It's not cozy. They really need to get some comfy furniture in here. A place you can nook with a book or your lab top. I just find the bland tables and chairs they have to be uncomfortable and Uninviting. Besides that the place is wonderful. Good drinks. Great service. Cool vibe. read more

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Food and coffee were great! It was frustrating to get to the counter only to find out the kitchen was closed - there should have been a sign to let people know before they decided on food. But luckily they had options that could be heated up - quiches and strata! I got the strata and it was delicious read more

3.75. Food is great - lots of gluten free pastry options although they are in the same case as gluten items so not allergy friendly. Every coffee I've had has been delightful! I will say - the service is slow because of there only being one register and [[HIGHLIGHT]]I do find the floors and surfaces to be dirtier than I'd prefer from an eating establishment.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Love this place - great tasting coffee and food!! The service is great and it is a very cozy spot! read more

I went to the Roasted Granola in February on Valentine's Day and ordered a hot latte to-go. It was an easy process when I ordered, if you drive they ask for the model of your car to be on the lookout for when you drive up. I decided to peek under the lid and behold-- a latte heart! This small but sweet gesture was much appreciated, and I'll definitely be coming back here for a caffeinated pick-me-up again soon. read more

The Roasted Granola - Hot oatmilk latte - Cafes Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts

They're very nice inside. Tried a bag of the original granola- delicious! Had it for breakfast all week with Greek yogurt. Also got farm fresh eggs and maple syrup :D. read more

Warning do NOT come here First of all the last review I made got blocked from there yelp do I had to make a new one. First of all the food there is really bad. And don't even get me started on the "yogurt bowls". I have gotten my revenge on you roasted granola cafe. This time don't block me ether read more

I've been here twice, and I really like coming here. My first experience was great. I had a grilled cheese and soup, and both were delicious and filling. There are lots of tables inside and some small couches in the corner. My second time was mixed. I had a granola bowl, but I thought it was disappointing. It was good, but it was small. There was barely any fruit in it - a couple of blueberries, a tiny amount of kiwi I added almonds for an additional cost, and there were maybe 4 or 5. It was definitely tasty and not something you normally find, but it was small for $9. I ate more food when I got home. Also, the door opens right into the cafe which made for an uncomfortable chilly day. My friend's roasted veggie bowl looked good and filling. I'll stick to the soup and sandwich. Will definitely be back because everyone is so nice. 3 1/2 rounded to 4. read more

I was there today and ordered a medium coffee and an Avocado toast. I sat down at a table inside and waited for my avocado toast close to 10min. Reached out to a lady who took my order and asked her if I'm getting it soon. I said you didn't take my name or give me a number tag. I wondered how they would know I'm waiting for it. She just said it takes time. I was like ok. I'll just wait! And then I waited, waited and waited for more than 30min. She often looked my table so I'm sure she knew my order was not there yet. After almost one hour later, I gave up and left. It was kind of busy time and there was a long line at cashier. I didn't want to go there or even ask for a refund. I probably won't go back there. read more

This cafe is perfect! It's clean, homely, and the food/coffee are unbelievably good. I have been there a few times in the past year and I am so happy that the entire menu is available for take-out. I have also ordered their products online as gifts and have received amazing feedback from the recipients each time. read more

The Roasted Granola - Granola bowl with honey. 10 out of 10. This photo was taken before COVID-19. - Cafes Near Me - Arlington, Massachusetts