Diesel Cafe
Diesel Cafe
Breakfast Egg Sandwich and Hot Coffee. And a Monkey Wrench Sandwich with Vietnamese iced drink.
Iced Latte - 16oz, cardamom bun, Plain Croissant
Random Sat afternoon
customers at counter and counter
the interior of a coffee shop
The Counter
The interior
Inside
a pool table in the middle of the room
Ice cream bar/ dining area
a group of people standing in a coffee shop
Back
Magnetic chess board that hangs on the wall towards the back of Diesel
Ice Cream Counter
The Joplin
Items for sale
Line to order
Booths
Cardamom Bun
Cafe area
Avocado Toast
Menu
Josh B.
May 11, 2024
I went to diesel Café because it was on a list of eight coffee shops to try in the Boston area. I was not disappointed. It's in an area where there's also places to shop and get something to eat so during lunch it was pretty easy to find parking. I got a hot whole milk latte and it was awesome. Not too hot and not too much foam. Free WiFi and bathrooms inside. Ample seating along with an ice cream shop.
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Connie L.
May 17, 2024
Came here twice because Diesel stays open longer than most of the other Davis Square cafes, but idk the experience was a bit underwhelming? First off, the theme is cool - it's retro, industrial, cool vibes all around. Difficult to find a table on the weekends because they are very busy at all times (& there's no wifi). Not to mention the tables don't seem to be cleaned often, there's always crumb residue on them. Pricing is fine. About $10 for a plain croissant + iced coffee which seemed average. But the plain croissant was pretty stale so wasn't worth it. Coffee was also oddly sour. I've gotten their Avo Toast before and it was very average, definitely overpriced for what you get. Service seems fine, you can order at a kiosk so there's not much interaction, but the food & drink do come out quickly. Overall, both times were okay experiences.
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Michelle M.
Feb 13, 2024
Saw this place had tons of reviews so decided to check it out. This place was packed during lunch on a Sunday. Not an empty seat in the house, and considering how spacious this place is, that was a good sign. It wasn't good however for us when we were trying to find a seat, but it didn't take toooo long. I ordered the Monkey Wrench sandwich and an Iced Vietnamese Coffee. The sandwich was high quality and had really fresh ingredients. I especially loved the focaccia bread it came on. My coffee was good too, and I'm glad I tried it.I will say it took quite a long time for our food to be made. Considering how packed it was I understand, but it was loooong, like over 15 minutes long. Drinks came out fairly quickly though. I ordered a hot coffee too and the guy mistakenly gave me an iced, but another barista quickly apologized and gave me the correct one. I also liked the pool tables in the back and their photo booth. This is definitely a place I'd love to come back later in the evening and vibe with friends at. Oh, and they also serve ice cream! They also have monthly specials but the tiny menu is only by the registers so I didn't get a chance to look at it before ordering. I wish they had it on the board also because they looked good. Overall a cute garage themed coffee shop in the city with quality drinks and food, & great vibes.
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Christina P.
Feb 24, 2024
Avocado toast (8/10): need a bit more salt and pepper, but lovely with a side of eggs! Cardamom bun (9/10): a little on the burnt side of toasting, but it was really great! the cardamom syrup shone through to give it that floral taste.Bagel and lox (8/10): not a fan of cucumber in lox because I personally think it's a filler to add less lox. Also, no sour component like dill in it. Bagel toasted really well.Service was great! this place is always slammed. One downside is that they don't offer wifi here on the weekends, but they are upfront about this information and also allow patrons to work if they have personal hotspots/don't need wifi. Such a cute cafe. I love how it's decorated and repurposed from an old fire station. Isn't my first time coming here and certainly not my last!
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Joan M.
Feb 4, 2024
I was in Davis Square going to another cafe and was on the wrong side of the road for it. Luckily, I found this hidden gem. So glad I did!I looked in and saw crowds of people so knew it must be a local hit in town! They have breakfast sandwiches, lunch sandwiches, coffee, iced coffee. So I got the breakfast special with egg, cheese and spinach on focaccia bread and my friend got the Monkey Wrench which is turkey, cheese, avocado, sprouts, tomatoes and greens on focaccia bread as well. It is a pricy one, 15.25 while mine was 7.85 but my friend said it was fresh and tasty. Oh and after if you have a sweet tooth, yes, they have ice cream for you. Not sure when it's open. I visited here on a Sunday. They have a booth with about 7 seats around a board with ice cream flavors. You come in and find a few tables. You have to walk down to find more tables and booths. But it does get crowded and you have to wait to find a place to sit. I sat right behind a stack of journals that they sell. They also sell plants, shirts, coffee and other neat items. You go and place your order and find a table to sit. You wait for them to call your name and you get your food on a tray. You walk around the back and they have cool signs and a pool table in the back if you want to have some fun later with your family or friends. They do have public restroom. Parking can be tricky. You park on the street or in lots but the lots are small.It's a fun atmosphere and you have to try it once. But you will probably come back when in the area. I know I will!
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Ben B.
Apr 3, 2024
I have to come clean here. There's been a number of times I'm like "I should go to Davis, I haven't been there in a while". And then I start thinking about where I want to go in Davis. And I have to be honest with you. Usually, I can't think of anywhere.Davis SHOULD be good! It's close enough to Tufts to have that chill college vibe, but far enough from Harvard to not stick its nose too far in the air. It's just on the edge of Somerville, so it's a little weird, but not so far into Somerville that it puts Billy Tauro signs in its front yard.But Davis Square's only REAL cafe is Diesel. And I really WANT to like it, it has this wacky retro home kitchen vibe that matches Davis pretty well. But it's just...not very good. The drinks are pretty average, the pastries are usually picked over and generic. And there's just too many people, often I have to squeeze between the couple making out and the home office of some aging Socialist. I then share the internet with the better part of the Tufts computer science department, which means I just paid $9.50 to stare at loading screens.I think Diesel would be much better if there were, like, one other cafe. Any takers?
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Alana K.
Oct 9, 2023
I came here on a Friday afternoon around 11:30am for lunch with a friend. Although it was busy, there was plenty of seating. We both ordered the Joplin (egg, cheese, sausage, and maple butter, typically on focaccia). Unfortunately, they were all out of the focaccia, so we opted to have it on sourdough. While I enjoyed it, I think my expectations for Diesel were a bit high, and the value for money was a bit low. My friends who live in the area really seem to enjoy this spot, though.
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Hannah G.
Feb 24, 2024
Came here to get some work done with a coworker and it was definitely a nice space to do that. Unfortunately, their wifi kicks you off after 2 hours which I find pretty obnoxious, but if you only have 2 hours of work to get done or want to stop for a not-all-that-quick breakfast sandwich, it's a good spot for that. The Joplin, a sausage, egg, cheese, and maple butter sandwich on focaccia was very good but it took about 15-20 minutes to come out- not criminal but not great either.
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Rebecca D.
Sep 14, 2023
Decided to grab lunch here when I was running some errands in Davis Square. Happy with my choice! Good ambiance - lots of places to sit, tables, booths, bar seating. Cute decoration. It was pretty full even on a weekday around noon so I imagine it must get busy on the weekends. I placed my order at the counter and my food was ready about 10 minutes later. I ordered the loaded avocado toast and enjoyed it. I love pickled onions so that was a win and the sesame seeds were a nice touch. The avocado portion was generous. I got it on whole wheat bread and it was a nice thick slice that could hold up pretty well to all the toppings. I still ate it with a knife and fork to avoid mess but that's just me. I'm not in Davis square often but I definitely may come back next time I'm in the area!
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Becca M.
Feb 28, 2024
I have lived in Davis square for a long time and I have always loved Diesel. It's a bit pricey but their staff are unionized and the food and coffee is incredible. The Vietnamese coffee is always my go to. I also just love the vibes here. There is a pool table in the back. There is an ice cream bar! Like how could you go wrong. Perfect place to hang out and work and the food and drinks have never disappointed.
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