About
Welcome to Diesel Cafe, a trendy breakfast and brunch spot located at 257 Elm St in Somerville, MA. This hipster, classy cafe is known for its delicious sandwiches and vibrant atmosphere. Offering a variety of utilities such as delivery, takeout, and reservations, Diesel Cafe is the perfect place for a quick bite or a leisurely meal.
One of the highlights of Diesel Cafe is their extensive drink menu, featuring hot and iced coffee options like Intelligentsia's Frequency Blend and Vietnamese coffee with sweetened condensed milk. The bakery items, such as the Maple Oat Scone and Blueberry Scone, are made with quality ingredients and unique flavors.
Customers rave about the food at Diesel Cafe, with dishes like the croissant with scallion cream cheese, Breakfast Special Sandwich, Joplin, and Avocado Toast receiving high praise. The service at Diesel Cafe is excellent, and the atmosphere is welcoming and inviting.
If you're looking for a great place to grab a bite to eat or work on a project, Diesel Cafe is the perfect spot. With free Wi-Fi, gender-neutral restrooms, and outdoor seating, this cafe caters to a diverse range of customers. Come experience the good vibes and delicious food at Diesel Cafe today!
“ Good vibes- kind of expensive but good coffee and food options. I would recommend for working or brunch ”
“ I came here for brunch on a Sunday and it was packed! The line was all the way to the door and we had to go all the way to the back to find any seating. The croissant with scallion cream cheese was the best croissant I've ever had! I love cream cheese, croissants, and scallions and this pastry had all three! The Breakfast Special Sandwich and the Joplin were both excellent. The Joplin had maple butter, chicken sausage, egg, and cheddar which made for a delicious, hearty combination that hit all the right notes. The sandwich was filling and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness from the maple butter. To drink, I had a latte, which was well-made and served with a cute leaf-shaped foam design. Despite the crowd, our food came out in about 10 minutes, which I thought was pretty quick. When you order, they call your name and also write it on a plaque next to your order if you don't pick it up immediately. There is a self service condiments and utensils table by the side that has sugar, cinnamon, syrup, milk, honey, siracha sauce, and napkins. The decor is cute and retro with some vintage art and signs on the walls. They even have chess and checkers available to play. One thing to note: they do offer free Wi-Fi, but it's not available on weekends and there's a two-hour cap during the week, which is something to keep in mind if you plan on staying a while. ”
“ 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! ”
“ 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. ”
“ 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. ”
“ 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! ”
“ 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! ”