Yesterday I learned why Paris 6 is the hot spot to be for brunch on the weekends in São Paulo. The brunch buffet options were delicious and varied from pastries, to fruit, to juice, to eggs, to crepes. Before I went to grab my coffee, my friend said to me, “You are not going to…
Author: Gabriela Newell
Coffee enthusiast looking to share the influence a cup of coffee can have on the world
The Danish Pastry House-Medford, MA
Located right by the Tufts University campus, The Danish Pastry House is a pretty minimalistic coffee shop that is quite popular amongst people in the area. This coffee shop is one of the places I consider people sacrificing coffee for food. The coffee is not bad, it just is not anything outstanding. The lattes are good…
Simon’s Coffee Shop- Cambridge, MA
Simon’s Coffee Shop is a tiny gem located right before Porter Square. Simon’s is a simple place with only a little seating, but the coffee is amazing. Serving Barismo coffee, the coffee is full and balanced leaving you wanting more. The lattes are delicious, with just the right amount of foam and a creamy texture….
Diesel Cafe- Davis Square, Somerville, MA
Diesel Cafe is an old garage-turned-coffee-shop with a very rustic vibe. Besides in the very early hours of the morning (6 AM-7:30 AM), Diesel is almost always packed. The usual crowd is Tufts University students or adults on a coffee break. The vibe of this coffee shop is perfect for hanging out with friends. Unfortunately,…
Pie in the Sky- Woods Hole, MA
Pie in the Sky is a classic place for people in the Falmouth/Woods Hole area to go for a cup of joe or a snack. The first thing I notice every time I walk in (besides the long line) is the coffee roaster in the middle of the inside part of the cafe. Pie in…
Mariposa Bakery-Central Square, Cambridge, MA
Mariposa is one of the more simple coffee shops I have been to. Right after walking in the rustic feel calmed me down. The colors in this shop are dark contributing to the tranquil atmosphere of Mariposa. Most of the people there were meeting friends to catch up or grabbing coffee before work. I was…
Coffee Obsession-Falmouth, MA
For those truly obsessed with coffee, you must visit this spot. Coffee Obsession is my go to over the summer because it never fails to provide me a delicious cup of coffee. This casual coffee shop is the epitome of your neighborhood meet up. The regulars arrive as early as 6 AM reading the morning…
Tatte Bakery-Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
When it comes to Tatte’s coffee, I may be a little biased since I am a huge fan of Stumptown Roasters, which is served at this bakery. The latte has smooth foam and bold espresso which was comforting on the cold snowy day I first went to Tatte. Unfortunately, the iced coffee is pretty mediocre…
Flour Bakery- Central Square, Cambridge, MA
When I first walked into Flour I was overwhelmed by the amount of people in the bakery right after work. Not only does Flour have baked goods and coffee, but it also has a variety of salads, sandwhiches, and other meals. Since the food looked delicious, I was not expecting the coffee to be outstanding….
4A Coffee-Brookline, MA
After a pretty dull morning, my trip to 4A Coffee brightened my day. I first tried a cafe au lait. The first sip made my eyes widen. The drink was suave and tasty and made me want more. Next I tried a latte, which had a strong, but sweet espresso taste and was perfectly balanced…
Bourbon Coffee- Porter Square, Cambridge, MA
Bourbon Coffee, connected to Lesley University in Cambridge, has the feel of a Starbucks with slightly better coffee. The drinks are nothing special, but if you are in the area and need caffeine it’ll do the trick. This coffee shop seemed to be mostly college students or older people reading or studying. The espresso was…
Area Four-Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA
Area Four is definitely the trendiest brunch location in Kendall Square. This popular spot near MIT, is part-cafe, part-restaurant, part-bar. This place is great whether you want a quick cup of coffee or to sit and chat with friends. The latte was pretty good, but not one of the best I’ve had. The espresso was…
The Coffee Code 