This was my first time at Zaruma. The ambience is cute and I can tell they put extra thought into their decor and making it a welcoming cafe. I had the mango matcha, which was honestly a bit of a disappointment. It wasn't sweet at all and the mango puree consumed most of the drink, making it feel like I was drinking a milkshake. Because of these two factors, it tasted like a weird grass milkshake. I think they need to fine tune this drink. read more

Zaruma Gold Coffee - Matcha Mango - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

REALLLY good ice cream and REALLY good empanadas. It's rare you find a place that does both. I liked the Ecuadorian things for sale around the shop, and some of the food that they had seemed nice and authentic. The prices are reasonable, and I like the vibe enough to support them whenever I'm around. Service is really nice, very quick, and provides honest reviews of their products when I didn't know what to order. I am greatly looking forward to eating here again! read more

Zaruma Gold Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Lavender tea here is pure lavender buds and the most amazing lavender drink I've had (and I've tried many!). No dairy or sweetener additions needed! I love the smoothies - no sweetener and delicious with just real fruit and your choice of yogurt or milk. Very dog friendly with self-serve Milk Bones at the counter. Service has always been great - friendly and providing tips and extras like smoothie bonuses beyond what filled the cup. read more

Good coffee, and the corn and ricotta empanada was amazing!! The chicken empanada was a bit dry and could use some sauce, but otherwise fine. read more

Passed by after working a night shift since it's a block away from my house. I stood around in the store for 11 minutes until I got attended, mind you only one other customer that was already attended was in the store. I started my order with a Bacon Egg and Cheese on a Croissant ended my order there since it cost 15 dollars. False pricing on the menu. (Plus I waited 15 minutes for the sandwich) Bacon Egg and Cheese on Criossant =$15 read more

Love love love this place. Best chai in the area and. Small but flavorful menu. Chai is made from scratch and to order. read more

Cute little coffee shop in Somerville. They let us bring our pup in to order which was a nice touch. Their drip coffee the first time we went was unexpectedly amazing. The medium roast had complex flavor, with notes cocoa, caramel. Not very fruity. I think it was some of the best drip coffee I have tried in Boston. Our second trip it wasn't as delectable, but still worth the trip. Their breakfast sandwich was standout to me. Fresh bagel, fresh fried egg, nice quality cheese. About as good as you can get for a simple breakfast sandwich, and I love a simple breakfast sandwich! Overall, love this place and we will be back! read more

Zaruma Gold Coffee - Coffee shop atmosphere - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

This place is why I like Somerville. In the pastry case they have a voyage from NY Cheesecake to corn+ricotta empanadas to Russian blinis. It's essentially like a walk down Medford street in one spot. And better yet it's pretty good! Usually a place that's confused about its menu tends to be similarly confused about its quality, but somehow Zaruma nails it across the board. It's also kind of a cute little spot, not very large and sort of laid out like an old-school classroom, but cozy enough that I could see myself spending some quality WFH time there. Their patio is also pretty nice if you like the sound of Somerville traffic. It's a nice break from endless Neros and Starbucks and I highly recommend. read more

Vibes inside are quant and you can buy art from local artists which is cool. I didn't try any food so I am not sure what the pastry selection is like, but I got the matcha latte and unfortunately it was not that good. Can read more

While this business is local, unfortunately I don't think the quality of their food or coffee is good. Their coffee is very weak and their food is kind of dry and not very flavorful. I wish so much that it was better because I would love to support this small business. read more

I came here for a smoothie, and really like the vibes here. They have indoor and outdoor patio seats. The smoothie was delicious. If you are looking for a coffee shop to sit and work on your projects, this could be the shop for you. The cashier was really nice, she recommended me what to order. I think this is a family operated shop, since there is not many staffs on floor. However, it is hard to find parking, they don't have parking lot, and you will need to walk a bit since there is not many street parking near by. read more

Love the food. We got a crepe and a few empanadas and they were so tasty. The crepe came out very fast and the ambiance was very nice.

I was really disappointed with the food. I ordered a guava and cheese empanada. Not sure if there was actually cheese in it but the filling was dry, crystallized, and tasted rather gross. I got a smoothie too which was decent! The coffee looked delicious but I did not order one myself. read more

Zaruma Gold Coffee - Guava and "cheese" empanada - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

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I've finally found my to go coffee shop! This place is very spacious inside and has a great outdoor patio setup. They have coffee, tea and a range of homemade pastries. read more

Zaruma Gold Coffee - Mocha latte - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Overpriced for quality. Ordered an oat cappuccino and sausage egg and cheese. Cap wasn't prepared well. They offered to remake it. It was better. Not great. Sausage egg and cheese for $10 was low quality (something you would make at home) and barely melted. Service on Saturday late morning with barely anyone there was slow. Don't mind waiting for great food/drink. But this wasn't it. Maybe I caught them on a bad day. read more

Stepping out of this coffee shop today, I was so pleased to find this hidden gem. The owner is very kind & to my surprise they have an amazing selection of coffee & candies from Ecuador! They also have a selection of homemade desserts that I can't wait to try. Other side notes: it's a great place to work/study & it's very close to the Somerville bike path. read more

Been meaning to check out Zaruma, so glad I stopped by! It's so much bigger inside than I thought, and they have so many things to pick from! I got a soy latte and biscotti after a nearby class. Had a really hard time picking between all the options for pastries and baked goods. Excited to try more of the food; the empanadas definitely caught my eye, as did the wide array of other menu items. I particularly noticed that a lot of the food & baked goods seem either homemade or locally made- didn't ask/verify, but didn't recognize any brands or packaging, lots seemed rustic/not mass produced, and my biscotti was made in RI. They also had dog treats by the counter, which seemed like a nice friendly touch. Indoor seating and outdoor both seemed nice to hang out at, vibe was very cozy and bright and nice. Definitely looking forward to hanging out with a book sometime! And extremely convenient that they're so close to the community path, definitely a nice option for a break or detour or a weekend morning stroll to get a bite. read more

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Small cafe with all you need. Great coffee. Great food. Great service. Great ambiance. Will be back.

Chai latte was delicious- great flavor and not too sweet! Quiet on Thursday morning with plenty of space to sit in a cozy room.

So funky. The food is SO good - the blinchiki? Unf... And always good coffee. Perfect place to go to enjoy and hate on Putin.

Great location and coffee not bad. Setting is nice. However, the pastries need some improvements. It would be great if there's some varieties. Pastries are individually wrapped and looked stale just not appetizing at all. read more

I want to love and support this place so much but the food today was a disappointment. See details below. Check it out for coffee and and the great patio and seating areas. Service: great! They're nice, timely, even gave my dog a plate with a few treats. Coffee: I got a standard hot coffee and friend got espresso. Generous, caffeinated, pretty good flavor. Not sour or burnt at all. Food: sad face. There is so much potential but we could barely eat what we got. We had a crepe with egg, cheese, turkey ( bacon) and a croissant with egg and cheese. Crepe was strangely sweet, as if they dusted it with cane sugar. It didn't go well with an egg and cheese situation. It was also just so greasy. That overpowered most else so there wasn't other flavor. Croissant sando - also strangely sweet! We guessed it was because the regular and glazed croissants sit together...? And greasy, which may be the cheese choice. If I had reason to believe the food improves I'll be back! read more

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The shop owner provided exceptionally rude service with an unwelcoming attitude. Additionally, the quality of the food is significantly below par, among other issues. read more

I stopped by Zaruma on a Sunday afternoon while in search of coffee, free wifi, and a snack - a surprisingly hard combination to find nearby Harvard's campus. Zaruma was well worth the 'trek' from Porter Square! Their coffee is decently priced and the drip was pretty good, so they're sourcing nice coffee beans. For snacks, they've got a huge selection of empanadas that were oh so yummy - I tried the beef (a classic) and the corn n' ricotta (which was on the savory side and absolutely delish). Zaruma also had a lovely atmosphere to work in. They've got a couple of smaller tables, but most seat about 4 people. Luckily I was able to share a table with another solo worker, because the place was relatively crowded. All in all, it was a great place to be able to get some work done alongside a good cup of coffee and I'd definitely return the next time I'm in the area. read more

Don't eat at this place, they support an active genocide. I tried it before I this sign was up and their food is bad anyway. My egg sandwich was cold and the cheese was just a square of unmelted cheddar. read more

Zaruma Gold Coffee - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Amazing everything i go. The service is pretty basic, but the food makes up for it. The place looks cozy, I love sitting down in the corner with my friends and doing homework. read more

I'm a big fan of the coffee here, but the food is a little subpar. The couple that owns the place is great and always friendly. The prices are normal for Somerville, and the vibes are immaculate. I recommend this spot for a coffee and chill but only a coffee. read more

Our new favorite place right off of the bike path. Best breakfast crepes and coffee in the area. There is also an amazing array of baked goods that they gently heat before serving. Nice vibe with indoor and outdoor seating and Ecuadoran touches. read more

Definitely a hidden gem near Magoun Square - a small mom and pop type coffee shop with a surprising amount of food and drink options. We tried an iced matcha latte and iced americano (came with free shortbread cookies) on a whim one afternoon after passing by and I can say I was pleasantly surprised. I loved my matcha - tasted better than Starbucks! They have a variety of other offerings, a few that caught my eye: fresh squeezed juice, empanadas, gelato...in addition to the usual coffee shop offerings. With Summer coming around the corner I'll definitely be back to enjoy their outdoor patio and large indoor space. read more

I walk past this coffee shop most days on my morning walk before work. It says that it opens at 8am but the door is always locked and you can see them slowly trying to get everything ready for the day. If you actually want a coffee you should show up at 8:30-9am. Pretty sloppy shop, coffee is cold and watery and you can tell they just don't care. Its a real shame because its in a prime location and I would go often if they opened earlier in the morning and actually put in effort to their coffee. read more

This cafe is my favorite in the neighborhood. The inside is beautiful, there is plenty of work space inside and outside (lovely patio!). There's also AC, which is a blessing during the heat wave, and even lots of outlets for charging. The owner is super nice and makes delicious breakfast sandwiches. There's an abundance of tasty pastries, ice creams, and drinks. Can't recommend enough! read more

I needed a coffee shop like this so badly. Good atmosphere, nice staff, great food/drink, reasonably priced. So glad they opened up! First, their coffee is INTENSE. I swear there is some sort of drug in their drip coffee because it feels so caffeinated! Literally half a small gets me jittery, and I drink a lot of coffee. The coffee is the most balanced I've had in Boston taste-wise and they sell it by the bag. Empanadas are incredible. I've never had an empanada that was light and airy like theirs; I'm used to the deep fried heavy ones. I have so far had the pizza and blueberry flavors. The pizza one has so many veggies in it, and the blueberries were fresh and sweet. Wish I could give a bonus sixth star for the fact that they give you a cookie with the coffee. read more

Great coffee, and a cozy atmosphere. They have a lot of outside seating. The coffee is from equator and tastes great. Also empanadas! read more

Zaruma Gold Coffee - Inside, plenty of seating - Coffee & Tea Near Me - Somerville, Massachusetts

Love this new coffee place - the coffee is superb and smooth. Still trying out the menu, but my favorite so far is the mocha latte! I also always get a cake when I go because they're just so good. Not too sweet, fluffy, and delicious. The staff also have a great sense of humor - which you know doesn't matter because the coffee and pastries are so good - it's always nice to pop into a friendly face! Great little change in my pandemic routine :) I get my stuff to go, but the inside is spacious for covid distancing and there is plenty of outdoor seating. read more

A little off the beaten path, this place is delightful: good coffee, and a great place to grab a bite and work to mix things up.

This place is awesome! Empanadas are a must along with the coffee cake. Coffee is great too. The workers are so kind!

Good coffee, had a corn-ricotta empanada which was good, although not quite as good as the coffee was. Some of the seating is a bit odd inside, but on a nice day the patio looks like a good spot to sit. This review is far too late (stopped in late summer), but I had no complaints with service, food, or anything else that stood out read more

Lovely café by the bike path in Somerville. Great selection of specialty coffees, Russian desserts, empanadas and breakfastsandwiches. Indoor and outdoor dining, friendly atmosphere and beautiful plants. read more

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Maria and Vlad are great! Lots of people refer to this cafe as "Vlad's," as in "Do you want something from Vlad's?" But Maria and Vlad are a team. It's just wonderful. In very close proximity you've got Zaruma, Four Wheels, Dulock's, 7ate9, the Armory, a place to get your hair cut, jewelry, and so on. Also Neighborhood Produce, The Mushroom Shop, playgrounds, Vernon Street Studios . . . enough for your whole day, week, year, or decade. Anyway, I'm posting now because I was checking the hours because I'm headed there now. Yum! read more

Great spot. Latte was delicious. Perfect environment for studying. Will be my new go to.