Such a nice and cozy Danish place Oat milk latte was so good. I ordered Avocado toast with smoked salmon. and my friend got Greek yogurt bowl with spicy warm honey and she liked it too. The only issue is the place is small and has limited seating. read more

Vester - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

It's packed and the staff are rude. It seems they just assume they can be rude because people will come in anyway because of the location. Take a few more steps and go to a place with more pleasant service. read more

I am writing this Yelp review while eating my breakfast sandwich at Vester. I work nearby so I like stopping in occasionally for a latte or a pastry when I don't want to go to packed Starbucks next door or any of the other places in the area. Vester is usually full of professionals and college students having meetings, but I appreciate the chill vibes and the music. Most all of the staff are friendly. The only time I encountered a rude person was one of the baristas, she was quite cold and not helpful. Additionally, as someone who likes to keep to myself while sitting in a cafe, I don't like the large communal style tables, it creates awkwardness when the cafe is busy. I understand it encourages meeting new people and Vester shares space with its sister restaurant next door, but I wish I could find a seat early in the morning when the nook next to the door wasn't even set up yet. The tables were still stacked when I walked in. So expect to not bring your heavy work bag plus all of your reusable shopping bags, space is a little limited if you're planning to work on your laptop or study here. Now to coffee and food! I have tried their chicken salad sandwich, brioche breakfast sandwich, the breakfast burrito and various pastries. I love good cafe food. The chicken salad sandwich is worth trying, it's slightly sweet from the raisins and serve on buttery bread with house made chips. I'd also recommend the brioche sandwich, you can customize it with the style of eggs and meat if you want. Over all though, sometimes the food leaves some to be desired, they go heavy on the butter which is a good thing if you love butter! But for the price, I'd prefer other cafes in the area if I'm going to spend over $5 on a sandwich in the morning. Pastries are always good, they have some original ones like Rice Krispies! I think they come from a local bakery which I enjoy. Coffee.. sadly, part of the reason I rated Vester three stars was the coffee quality. For such a cute place with a great concept, the quality of their coffee makes me disappointed. I'll give them credit for their Asian influenced beverages! You can't find that at Blue bottle or Starbucks. It truly speaks to the creativity of the cafe's owner. The Vietnamese iced coffee isn't the rich and concentrated espresso flavor I know and love, instead I think they made it from iced coffee with condensed milk. The lattes are a solid choice. The iced coffee is.. probably some of the worst. My cup of iced coffee probably came from a fresh batch of coffee but unfortunately it's very watered down in flavor. read more

Their avocado toast was the best I've ever had I think about it every day. The coffee was just alright but I'd go back a billion times it was cozy read more

Big fan of this place! Everything is tasty and fresh. My favorites are the breakfast sandwiches, but the salads and smoked salmon items are also delicious. Very hip and trendy in both their atmosphere and menu selections read more

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There are a lot of things I enjoy about Vester, but some things really detract from its appeal and make me hesitant to come. Some good things: I love the coffee and other drinks, there are lots of unique options and nondairy milks! The cookie butter latte always hits the spot, and I always get so excited to try their other seasonal flavors too because they sound so interesting and yummy. The HK milk tea was the only one I have tried so far and didn't love, somehow tasted simultaneously watered down and very bitter (and I say this as a black coffee drinker). The foods are equally as unique as the drinks, and I have liked all of them that I have tried. The Brussels + Brie sandwich sounded like an odd concept to me when I first saw it (a salad in a baguette?) but I personally love it! I would also recommend the Turkey + Brie sandwich, some of my favorite ingredients (bacon/arugala/brie/fig jam) all in one! The yummy homemade chips come on the side with every sandwich or wrap, and I love the sandwiches on either bread; the baguettes are so crunchy and delectable, and the sourdough is flavorful, lightly toasted, and fresh. The interior is an aesthetic and comfortable atmosphere, the service is efficient and friendly, and it is always bustling and a popular spot. The not so good: The main problem is that Vester is quite overpriced, and especially given that, the portions are small and really stingy on ingredients. They put sooo little brie in the sandwiches-I love brie as you can tell from my sandwich recommendations above :(( but they do a deceptive thing where they put pieces of the brie on the exposed ends of the sandwich but literally *none* in the middle, so it appears as if there is more when there is in fact very little. They also don't actually have their own wifi-they will tell you to connect to the Broad Institute's free wifi, though I will say this hasn't been much of an issue for me as I have done work here for hours without issue. If you want something that is reasonably priced for what you get, I wouldn't recommend coming here. Despite these shortcomings (and unfortunately for my wallet), I will probably continue to come occasionally when I'm in the mood for a quick sandwich or to try their unique seasonal drinks. read more

Beautiful and clean, prompt (but not overly chatty or friendly) service. Pretty empty on a weekday morning when I went in. Every single thing here is overpriced. I got the avocado toast, and, while flavorful and delicious was tiny (one small slice from a boule if you can imagine it) for the price and also on the saltier side. You're going to get a bigger serving literally anywhere. I also got the Hong Kong milk tea. I asked if it "comes sweet" and they said "we can make it without sugar." I said "oh no I do want sugar" but the milk tea that came out was also small, mildly sweet at best, kind of watery but also had a giant layer of foam on top. The place is small and while they bring your food out to you, they seem adamant about having customers pick up drinks. (There were 4 people working and only 4 patrons, so it wouldn't have been hard to walk drinks out to people?!) There are now way more options in the Kendall area than there used to be, and while it was an okay breakfast, I'd try somewhere else next time! read more

It was "fine". Got the avocado toast which had a yummy lemon zest but the bread was too hard/crunchy to be enjoyable. I added smoked salmon and got a laughably small amount so don't bother adding / paying for that. I tried the mozzarella and tomato salad which was drowning in arugula - so I recommend it if you love arugula. read more

This place feels like a scam. On multiple occasions (3 for me & I have had multiple friends have similar experiences) Vester charges 1$ more than is listed on the menu. I have called up the place once pointing out the mistake and twice in person. The issue was not fixed months later. In fact EVERY time I have bought a food or drink here, the charge was too much. CHECK THE RECEIPT PEOPLE. This place is probably going to ask for more money than is listed on their menu. They seem to think they can get past this with a loophole that their "physical" menu is correct (which the cashier referenced, but when checked it it was also too low) but the big board menu (which I would estimate 80% of orders are from) is wrong in multiple places. I just feel this is unacceptable. I understand a dollar isn't a big deal for a one time thing, but I can only imagine how many people everyday are paying over a dollar more than they should when they purchase something here. This should have been fixed immediately, yet the issue persists which makes me feel it's intentional to make a couple extra bucks off of many customers. The food however, is very good. Can't complain about that. But my whole experience has totally ruined this place for me. If I see this issue is still there in a couple months, I will be livid. Is this really is a mistake, I expect it to be fixed quickly. read more

I used Vester Loyalty Punch card to collect points. I visited September 2018 with friends and collected 3 points in total. I visited Vester today again, and the lady said that they never used circle punch before and voided my previous points. This is really offensive. It seems that I cheated by punching the card by myself which I would never do! The three points are all by circle punches. If they never use circle punch, how comes even the first punch is circle? Communication within their team should be improved to avoid offending customers. read more

WORST SERVICE. The workers are very rude they messed up my order and didn't even apologized and then they messed up on the size AGAIN. Finally got my drink after third try and then it tasted like they just diluted my small size with water. I just trashed my drink and NEVER going back. read more

Vester never misses. I love their creative seasonal drink specials. The presentation, flavor and menu make this spot feel so classy. I keep coming back! Parking is tricky but Vester is super accessible via the T and the experience is well worth a little bit of parking hassle in my opinion! One of my favorite Cambridge spots, especially because it is not a chain! No hate to Flour, Tatte, and other local chains because I am a frequent flier at those spots too, but it just really makes my day to find independent spots. Even better when it's woman owned! read more

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Service was friendly and lattes were tasty. Seemed a little dark in there. I suppose I could have enjoyed a bit more of a pastry selection, but was still happy with my latte (and also tumeric latte). read more

Vester - Latte, tumeric latte - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Vester has a special place in my heart. I come here day in and day out because the food is inventive and fresh - a nice change from rest of the food in Kendall square. I've had nearly everything on the menu and here's a run down: 1. Avocado toast - this right here is the epitome of avocado toast. The avocado is always fresh and ripe. The bread is perfectly toasted and warm. It is served with lemon rind and black salt with a touch of olive oil. It's flavorful with just the right amount of salt. 2. Breakfast sandwich - this is an incredibly simple sandwich, but the egg is always perfectly runny and is balanced by a sharp cheese. The brioche is great to boot. 3. Yogurt and granola - the yogurt is thick and creamy, and it comes with a huge amount of fresh fruit. The hot honey on top adds a great kick. 4. Prosciutto sandwich- this is a large sandwich that comes on a fresh baguette with prosciutto, mozzarella, and a high quality balsamic drizzle. You'll basically have to go to Italy to get anything better. 5. Turkey sandwich - turkey, bacon, avocado, pickles and ligonberry? Sounds weird, and I was skeptical at first, but it really is a great balance of flavors. 6. Chicken sandwich - this is a chicken-salad-style sandwich served on a brioche. Not many people appreciate chicken salad, but this sandwich is always a solid choice. Comes on a brioche with sharp cheese that cuts the chicken salad well. 7. Hot honey grilled cheese - this sandwich is as delicious as it sounds. Great mixture of saltiness from the cheese and sweetness from the honey and jam with just a touch of heat. 8. Smoked salmon salad - this salad is my go to. It has three smoked salmon rosettes served on arugula with a sweet and tangy mustard dressing and pickled onions. 9. Brussel sprout salad - What could be better than a large amount of chopped brussel sprouts with panko bread crumbs tossed in an avocado dressing? This salad is always filling. 10. Kendall ceaser - bacon, romaine, ceaser dressing, and an inventive kick from everything bagel seasoning. Coffee is some of the best in Kendall square. The specials are also delicious. If you're feeling hungry, definitely grab the grilled cheese with overnight pot roast when it's on the menu. It will hit all of your dopamine receptors. Soups are always great as well. To top it all off, the owner is incredibly friendly and caring. Her love for her food and customers really shines. read more

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A fantastic addition to Kendall Square, offering a variety of great salads, sandwiches, and drinks. Would in particular recommend the avocado toast and the Hong Kong milk tea plus Vietnamese coffee. Unique drinks not found elsewhere in the surrounding area. The aesthetic is charming as well, although it gets busy at lunch and may be difficult to do work at. Prices are fair. Overall: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Food: 4.5/5 Decor: 5/5 read more

Small biz done so well it's like you're at your own home! If I could make homemade chips and the best brownie or chocolate chip cookie I have ever had... Thankfully I found Vester! Ran errands and needed lunch quick! A friend recommended Vester so I stopped in and their menu offers so many items, a mix of salads, sandwiches, even soup they change depending on the season! Cayla was so friendly and helped a girl out! I got the best selling grilled cheese you can customize (def get the hot honey!) and with the chips and a lavender latte to go, I was one happy girl! I can't wait to go back for a post work happy hour and try some of the new items on the menu they offer like the "walking taco." I'm so impressed by how diverse the menu is, and you can taste just how wholesome the food is you're eating. That's so important. You may be shopping small but it is so much value for what you're getting and the vibe in the cafe is so fun! Def will be back! Vester does it Best! read more

I have really mixed feelings about this place. I went for lunch, which may not be their strongest point. The positives: owner is incredible, super welcoming and knows her stuff. The food was good, and the coffee is also (good decaf is hard to find!). Prices are on par for the neighborhood. The negatives: food portions are small, at least for the salads. It's disappointing to get a to-go container that's usually for sides, with your lunch in it. Some of the staff seem great, but several others were wandering around and just looked at me blankly. Lastly, the design/layout is sort of weird, so I had awkward confusion when I got in- and the wandering employees were of no help. I'll give it another chance, probably for breakfast read more

Excellent weekday breakfast and lunch spot. Fantastic coffee, gets espressos and cappuccinos right, try the Camo with matcha and white chocolate. The sandwiches are soups great as well. The bad reviews are the typical petty grievances! read more

Best grilled cheese I've ever had in my entire life. EVER. (Added bacon and tomato.) Just stumbled in while walking around the MIT campus....a real find!! read more

Had lunch there yesterday, and it was phenomenal. I sampled the avocado toast, the Mike's Hot Honey grilled cheese sandwich with bacon and the tomato mozzarella salad w/ Chicken. Every item was a homerun. The Mike's Hot Honey grilled cheese might be the single best grilled cheese I've ever had. I cant wait to go back and try some of the other sandwiches I saw. read more

I've gone in before to grab an iced coffee but never tried their food until today. Eggo waffle sandwich smacks ‼ it's savory and sweet, great combination when you're craving something sweet but know you should be eating actual food. Don't forget a wet napkin to avoid feeling like a toddler. read more

Such a positive experience at Bester. Didn't realize how close it was to Kendall t stop which is great. But coffee was SO GOOD and breakfast sandwich was perfect. The space is cool, the employees were friendly... all in all, ideal coffee experience. read more

Gorgeous space, great drinks, and really tasty food. Finally, my dream for a nice coffee place that's also a pleasant place to study has been fulfilled. The owner is really nice and welcoming which gives it a really local and homey vibe. The drinks are tasty and they have oat milk, which is not that common in Boston. It even has really beautiful and healthy food, I ate an amazing avocado toast that was perfectly plated. Bonus: chairs that are comfortable.....with backs. The tables are large enough for laptops and a drink without fear of spilling and you can pick up broad internet so it's really the dream. It's also filled with natural light and a really pleasant and uplifting space. read more

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I've only had a few of the drinks at the location, including their specialty, the "camo" drink (espresso, matcha, and white chocolate). The drinks are quite decent, considering the prices are comparable to the place down the street. The first time I went there, the baristas were super sweet about informing me of how much sugar is in each drink, and happily answered my questions about some drinks I couldn't google. That being said, I would really give this place more of a 4 for technique, as I do agree that the drinks are not as technically refined as those of other cafes in Boston (the foam on a few of the lattes were not microfoam by any means---more of a froth with large bubbles). I do like their more interesting drink selection though, and for that, I give it a 5. I am also pretty biased and love matcha; they have a decent selection of those drinks to choose from. read more

I work for the Broad Institute where we currently are running a Covid-19 Diagnostic Lab. Vester is regularly one of our caterers and does an amazing job! The sandwiches are delicious, personally my fave is the Turkey Lingonberry! The Caesar salad is also great! And last but certainly not least... the desserts are AMAZINGGGG! The chocolate chip (or chunk) cookies are to die for, the brownies are also great! They also have made these rice crispy treats that are the best I've ever had! I'd sell my soul for a Lucky Charms one Anyhow, this an amazing place, and just wanted to thank you guys and let you know we love your lunches! read more

The atmosphere in here is nice -- I just stopped by to grab a drink and a pastry. The raspberry streusel cookie was delicious, but I was really disappointed by the Hong Kong milk tea. I was excited to see that on the menu because I love Hong Kong-style milk tea, which is really strong tea with condensed milk. But be warned that it is not HK-style - it's just a very weak black tea latte, made with weak tea and regular milk. And I paid $8 for tea and a small cookie, so pretty expensive too, especially for all the grad students and underpaid research assistants who work around here. tl;dr good atmosphere and cookie, disappointing beverage and expensive read more

After months of grabbing Vester for lunch, I just now finally realized (while munching on their tuna melt) why their sandwiches spark so much joy for me. They griddle both sides of the bread -- inside and outside! So much crispy crunchy goodness. That's love. read more

I got a salad here and it was delicious. The avocado toast was also good. A good place to go for a lunch break to get coffee and something healthy. read more

Vester - Chicken salad and avocado toast. - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Vester is usually one of my favorite spots in Kendall square but I recently went and me and my friend agreed that our food was way too salty. I got the tuna melt. It usually sits fine but afterwards my stomach hurt and I couldn't finish it because it was so extremely salty. My friend tried it and agreed. I had brought her there specifically to try it, because I thought it was the best I have ever had. I hope Vester can address this quality control issue because I love it the most. read more

I've been coming to Vester ever since it opened and the coffee never disappoints. I had my first avocado toast here and have to say that it's definitely one of the best in the area. The bread is perfectly toasted and on top of the fresh avocado is a perfect blend of seasoning. It's also presented wonderfully with the perfect blend of colors. read more

Vester - Avocado toast with latte - Cafes Near Me - Cambridge, Massachusetts

Great meeting Nicole and enjoying pours of wine! So glad to have found this place! And the delicious SpicedbChai Latte read more

Fresh tasty and on the marker Had breakfast Sandwiches on a weekday Portions are not large but just tight Avocado toast is great Egg brioche sandwich is great Service is super friendly Liked everything about it read more

So I work right next door of Vester and I tried there food Honestly I can say it's 5 out of 5 rate? They have a nice set up & it's really nice to chill with your friends or coworkers? The employees at vester's they are really Friendly and awesome and they always smile. read more

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Got breakfast today for the first time after walking by the last few days. The outside is a little deceiving it doesn't scream cafe but I gave it a try. Got the iced mocha it was delicious. Then got the breakfast sandwich. Very good as well. I hope they keep up the good quality over time as they just opened so i had high expectations. Note to the owner: maybe you should put a chalkboard sign out front or something or have menus outside if I didn't google it I still would have no idea I could get good breakfast! read more

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Sandwich was okay, the Hong Kong milk tea was disappointing, it's very diluted and tasteless. Not worth ordering.

Internet is super slow. Almost 10 times slower than normal cafè. It takes several minutes to open a page and you won't be able to do any work because after the browser loaded, it buffers again. read more

Very open and trendy atmosphere. The Hong Kong milk tea is amazing! Just the perfect level of sweetness (aka not sweet, just enough to be not bitter). Actually the best milk tea I've had in boston, surprising that it's at this coffee shop and not a boba place! Lots of space to work, except the internet (they use the Broad's) can be iffy- sometimes it's great and sometimes it's insanely slow. I haven't been able to figure out if it's related to where in the cafe you're sitting. I had the granola and Greek yogurt which was delicious except I did not like the honey-- the idea of "hot honey" (spicy) is really cool except I didn't like the sriracha taste mixed with my yogurt and granola! Probably tastes better with their grilled cheese or some other savory dish. read more

Stumbled upon this place while looking for a good place to do work near MIT, and was intrigued by the Scandinavian-inspired name/concept having lived in Denmark and Sweden. The place is incredibly spacious, and kinda shares a space with a dumpling shop (I believe both are owned by two sisters), which is an interesting concept. There are counter space type tables, as well as sit down tables. I imagine it would be a good place to sit down and catch up with a friend, but it can be a little noisy. Outlets are hard to come by, but the wifi is good and there is ample space to work. The menu has a variety of both food and drink offerings, not super Scandinavian really, but overall a nice find in the area. read more

Oh Kendall Square, forever renovating, as if you can attract ever-more-innovative tech and biopharma businesses to the area through sheer force of will and tons of poured concrete / rebar. Vester has taken over the old Ames Street Deli space, and serves up interesting toasts, sammies, salads, as well as drinks. Having worked in Kendall when it was nothing but Sebastians, Mead Hall, and Starbucks, I suspect Vester will be a welcome addition to the neighborhood, one that has the added perk of being slightly more reasonably priced than its predecessor (Ames). I ordered a Vietnamese coffee ($3.74) after confirming it wouldn't be too cloyingly sweet and it came out quickly, maybe after 3 minutes max -- the woman who took my order also prepared it. It was the perfect temperature, not too sweet as promised, although I wish the coffee flavor were stronger; overall the drink was a tad watery. I do wonder if I had gotten it for here, whether they would have prepared it in the traditional manner -- condensed milk in a glass with a drip on top; that might have helped with the strength of the coffee. I didn't try the food menu nor did I linger but the space was buzzy but not crowded, and the food did look tempting. Overall, Vester is more convenient than barismo and cheaper than Beatnik, and I found the service friendly and attentive. If I'm in the area, I will be back, particularly to try the food. read more

The food is delicious! One of the best place in Cambridge! Even though the food seems simple, but they have delicate flavors. Also they constantly add more seasonal options, which is great. The host is very knowledgeable about their wine selections. Good pair with the food read more