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Italian & Mediterranean Inspired Cuisine From Our Family To Yours!


1.0 of 5 stars.
I am sitting beside a friend, typing up a research proposal. I have never been here before and wanted to try it because I heard and read good reviews. I do not intend to stay here all day, but was...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live in Brighton and would often have breakfast at this local coffee spot. Coffee = fabulous, but what I like even more is the tea selection. Loose leaf tea of great quality.. my favorite is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before I get into my review for Cafenation, we need to have story time. Please bear with me, or, if you don't feel like being entertained, skip down to the part below the dotted line for my...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks! Great coffee, a great selection of crepes done with fresh ingredients, a most amazing salad dressing on the side salad, and such NICE people working behind the counter! We usually...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is very inconsistent :(
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After finally assembling my IKEA desk and chair together, I realized that I did NOT want to study in my room. So then where to? The campus library? On a rainy Saturday? That would've been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I mean, the coffee was good, but I don't think it was worth a half hour wait.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend who lives in Brighton Center said she knew a great place for us to catch up, and off we walked to Cafenation. I had never noticed it before, and I was quite surprised and pleased overall. My...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite refuge from the cold in Brighton Center (and I'm so rarely cold in Boston). Excellent coffee, nice selection of snacks--and people are always eating sandwiches I've just never tried...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where to begin.... This is a family owned shop. And it's evident by the care taken in preparing each pressed sandwich, crepe and latte. The cafe is clean and inviting. I was impressed by the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm only in Brighton Center for the summer and I was pleased to find Cafenation amongst the plethora of bars and sketchy restaurants that really aren't my scene. I first stopped in one mid-afternoon...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Full disclosure: the owner is a longtime friend of mine. That said, given the considerable commentary below, my little blurb is simply an extension of the clearly obvious...which is, of course, this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given this place 4 stars if they had not forgotten my orange juice once. Even after I reminded them. Twice.Great place for bringing your laptop and getting some work done while grabbing a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! They make great crepes and breakfast sandwiches. The one bad thing is their smoothies, which they make from a pre-made juice blend that makes them taste artificially sweet. I love...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good coffee and tea and a big selection of healthy reasonable priced menu.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Good food, worth the $$$, that is its not really cheap. But its a nice place for a weekend breakfast. Their coffee is really good. One star off because I don't like the smoothies...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cafenation opened about two weeks before I moved out of Brighton Center, so I only got to visit it one or twice. But since I still have reasons to return to that area (like doctor's appointments), I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent breakfast place, usually crowded but nothing off-putting. My criticisms are few: the cheddar they use in their crepes is incredibly sharp--nearly sour--tasting, and as many times as I've...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my second home, as I am writing papers here all the time. I love their coffee, the atmosphere, and the staff. The coffee is always consistent, always hot, and very smooth. You can either...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So far, this place hasn't given me any reason to dislike it. Location is great--right next to my house. It's a lovely homey cafe place. The coffee is delicious both on-the-go and sitting in. I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite cafes in the Brookline/Allston/Brighton area! Their espresso is good, their drinks are delicious, and the people who run it seem really nice and dedicated and are always...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coming to you live form CafeNation!I love this place. It is a somewhat recent discovery for me, as I've been on a quest for local spots where I can go for some trusty good food and coffee AND have...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a quiet place to study or talk, this isn't the place. With that said, the coffee, baked goods and food are really good and the prices are just right. Free wifi too. Nothing special in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After Eats & Treats closed for some reason last summer (WTF), I was seriously craving another creperie place. Me and my friend have done brunch here on the weekend (busiest time apparently?) a few...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've started going here recently, even though I've been going by this place on my commute for a good long while now. I just thought for some reason that I wouldn't dig it-don't ask me why, but it is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm obsessed with this place. This is my weekly brunch spot. The food is unique and reliably filling, people there friendly, owners crazy, and they even have frequent customer cards, what more could...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go with your laptop and hang out for awhile. Open til 10 weekdays. Moderate prices. Not a lot of space but it's fine. Pretty good music too--none of that Starbucks easy listening crap....
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm actually sad that I'm moving out of Brighton because I JUST discovered or at least just entered CafeNation for the first time last weekend.I got a tomato basil panini. The general room with me is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
These guys have a lot going for them:-good, strong coffee-really tasty crepes including ones configured as meal, which is a really nice change of pace-tasteful space, with a rotating featured local...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
when i lived in brighton cafenation and whole foods were the only places i would go to get iced coffee. great iced coffee. great iced tea. TOFU CREAM CHEESE. there are a couple of vegan options for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, its got great strong coffee and a cool atmosphere. I'm an artist so it makes me happy to see businesses supporting artists in the neighborhood. The free wifi makes it a hot spot...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was looking for a place that I could get cheap, but good food, free wifi, and some work done. I stumbled across this little coffee shop, which may have been the best thing that has happened to me....
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coffee is the best I've had in Boston. I highly recommend the Dark Roast. Crepes are fantastic, and their sandwiches are great as well. Free wi-fi is a definite plus.Atmosphere is generally pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really good crepes! Not my favorite crepes ever, but definitely worth the walk into Brighton. :) I also enjoyed the chai latte (with soy milk), finding it refreshingly different from the Starbucks...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The banana chocolate chip muffins at this place are unbelievable: cornbread consistency, sugared, golden-brown top, and the perfect blend of milk chocolate and (buttery) banana. The crab and avocado...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in the city, nay, the world! Though I no longer drink coffee, their dark roast is delicious and rich with lots of flavor. Their green tea is delightful, hot or cold,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oooo, have we got a ruby in the rough for crepes, pastries, grilled sandwiches and coffee! Stopped in for lunch. A hipster blonde turned me on to a California Grilled Sandwich, and large coffee. A...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
O to the M effing G!The Californian sandwich here is absolutely incredible. This is going to sound crazy, but for years I have woken up craving a turkey sandwich. I thought I was insane and tried to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Lucky for me my biffle and my big sister live right up the street from this tasty little joint. I lost my crepe virginity here and, oh!, was it memorable! I am, however, addicted now. I've been here...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place beats going to Starbucks. I've been in a few times for the wi-fi/food when I needed a change of scenery from my couch. I actually wish they had couches but its still a cool joint. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This has recently become my Saturday morning post-workout destination, and I'm wicked happy about it. Not sure if they've made staffing updates or if the kids behind the counter on Saturday mornings...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been going there since they opened and i really love it..Has to be the best Cafe in Boston...
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Service has gotten much friendlier in the past year. It's fast, cheap, and has delicious food. I love this place!
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not changing my star rating -- the baked goods are still great and the coffee stuff is still pretty good, and that's what ought to matter in a cafe. But the net connection is flaky, and wow, the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Coming from the cafe mecca of the USA, Seattle, WA and having worked as a barista for a long while, this delightful cafe is awesome! The coffee can range a tad, but overall I've been happy with the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a child, I quickly developed strange habits with food. I always mixed my white rice with the bean soup and the meat sauce. It looked like mud but who cares? I always combined a spoonful of rice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafenation has quickly become one of my favorite parts of living in Brighton Center. It is a great place to go to either grab a coffee and a scone to go or sit, eat, and spend the day reading,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hated to give this place two stars, but I just had to. It wasn't even "okay".[update--- though I haven't had time to revisit, the customer service alone makes my rating improve dramatically]What we...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Read all these awesome reviews and decided to try it out. Went at a 'dead' time of day so the cafe was empty. Not sure why, but the whole place was smoky and cloudy thanks to poor ventilation. It...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere of Cafenation is wonderful. Always a good music selection, great decor, art, just relaxing all around. Took my friend from out of town here and she always wants to go when she visits....
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafenation is my favorite local coffee shop. Everything I've gotten there has been extremely tasty. It has a great vibe, especially considering the area. The servers are friendly, and it's a good...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the crepes here. Although I think the sweet ones are much better than the savory. But that's based on getting the one with vegetables and cheese, which was good but not as good as the dessert...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is absolutely charming. From the staff to the lattes to the exquisite crepes, I can always expect to be at ease here. Even late at the end of the day when every worker tends to get anxious...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cafenation was one of the first reviews I ever wrote on Yelp. Looking back at my review, you can tell that I was brand new at this whole review writing thing. So, a well needed update is in order....
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a freelance writer with no cubicle to call my own, I like to think of WiFi-enabled coffee shops as my surrogate offices. Cafenation is one of my favorites. It's a short bike ride away from my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't had yummy coffee like this since visiting Gimme in Brooklyn. The milk/soy is incredibly frothy thanks to the friendly barista's. Besides the quality of coffee this place gets 4 stars for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If Brighton had more places like Cafenation, perhaps Brighton as a whole would be a little more respected by Bostonians. Any place that serves crepes and does so with creativity and makes 'em...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is one thing that bugs me about CafeNation, and it's their wireless internet. First, they limit their internet use by turning off their wireless between 11-2 on weekends. I understand it is to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the ideal neighborhood coffee shop. Better lattes then the Diesel, super friendly and gay servers, free wi-fi and they allow dogs. I haven't tried any food yet, but they have fresh squeezed OJ...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am so GLAD that I stumbled into this way cute cafe! I'm one of those girls that absolutely LOVES x 3 crepes coffee tea!!! And I am also very picky when it comes to my crepes coffee tea haha...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just when I think Brighton has nothing good to offer - I am once again pleasantly surprised! Came in last Thursday for lunch. I wasn't expecting much, thought it'd be similar to an Sbucks. I was so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is where I hit the books, in style.Love their floor-to-ceiling front windows, love their spacious area in the back, love their restroom.I love the crepes. The breakfast dish is wonderful, and I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it. Very yummy. Great crepes, cool staff. Busy busy on the weekends but always worth the wait. I would highly recommend if your in the area
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Any coffee shop that understands that to make tea you must put loose tea leaves in an actual pot is to be commended. I learned to drink coffee because so few coffee shops can make tea, but I drink it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yelpin' yelptastic place to eat out!!! Let me tell ALL YA ALL now, listen the fuck up... Their salad dressing is TO DIE FOR. You will be mind-blown... Trust me on this dish. I'm a pretty huge fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OMD - I love Yelp. Went in the other day and Cafenation's chalk board is updated with info about items containing nuts. Hooray!
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm... what to do about lunch? Maybe Cafenation?I have only been there once before, a number of years ago, but I remembered they had a really yummy honey salad dressing on the greens served with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
QUICK CAPPUCINO REVIEW:Um, if I ask you if I can put sugar in first and you say no, you're an idiot. Tossing sugar on top of cappucino foam ruins the cappucino. I understand that you're more...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute little place. I went and had coffee and crepes with Yao W., and it was a nice experience. I'll most likely be turning this into a good weekend lunch place.Yao was sharp to point out,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It took a while to find this place out, but once I did, I have a hard time going to Dunkin Donuts to get breakfast. Starbucks (or better) quality Iced Coffees for $2, Egg and Cheese breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As I am now in the neighborhood, I of course stopped into Cafenation this weekend. Food is still fantastic (eating BBQ chicken in a crepe somehow makes me feel healthier.. yeah I know.. I'm swimming...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the people at cefenation really do their best and succeed at creating a welcoming atmosphere. a good work environment. nice treats. friendly folks. the guys who run the place are great... and every...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually stop in here if I have some time to kill before a doctor's appointment over at the hospital. I really like the relaxing atmosphere here ( it usually isn't that busy when I happen to be...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a tea drinker, it is really refreshing to find a place that knows how to serve loose leaf tea in a teapot. Cafenation is just a tea timer and a saucer away from being the perfect,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay coffee, pretty good crepes, great atmosphere, and free WiFi. Really, it's the free WiFi that nudges Cafenation to 4 stars. There is a sad dearth of cafes with free wireless in Boston, and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Please don't charge $2 for a goddamned cup of tea! You're a cute little neighborhood spot with great coffee and pretty good food so don't ruin it with this trendy high-falutin' tea nonsense! I like...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. If you live in Brighton Center, it is right on on Washington Street and walking distance from most places. They have great coffee and phenomenal sandwiches. My favorite is the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The coffee and espresso drinks are pretty good. The staff is friendly. Whatever that dressing is they pour over the greens is phenomenal. The panini are great! The sweet crepes are excellent. They...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Nation brings you back for more like your neighborhood drug dealer. I frequent this place to study and it's the perfect answer for an otherwise miserable activity. I love sitting up near the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The food is awesome. Everything I've tried (usually something from the "savory crepe" list) has been delicious. They have really good (strong!) coffee, too, and I'm not easily...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The coffee is good - the service is good, but sometimes slow as it seems very single threaded. But I will take that over the automated world of Starbucks and Dunkin anyday.And while I am not a huge...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great neighborhood place. I wish they offered soy milk, organic milk and free range eggs. Still, it is a good place to go. The coffee drinks are great, the egg and cheese sandwich is all...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where the couches???? so that's really my only complaint so i thought i would lay it out, but more of a suggestion.... hmmmm (though ppl probably would never leave) Otherwise: Good coffee, Great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my "go to" places for a great weekend breakfast. Their coffee is always great and I love the fact that they offer one free refill.It seems like they have a pretty regular staff, which...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This modest establishment serves some very good food at decent prices. Their menu is mostly composed of crepes and sandwiches and their staff there is very nice and courteous. They can customize the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everything you want in a neighborhood (boo starbucks/petes/dunkin) coffee shop. There's a lot of light and a lot of space so you don't have to be cramped up to the person at the next table if you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Do yourself a favor and go here instead of Starbucks or D&D's -- they pour a mean espresso shot, and are always good with service. The place is definately a Brighton hipster see-and-be seen place at...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just wanted to say that I love this place.I wouldn't get coffee anywhere else in Brighton, and the workers are always very friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was just at Cafenation this morning and was reminded of all there is to like about it - cozy atmosphere, interesting people, tasty beverages and food, and a great space to work. Also, the WiFi is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so great! The crepes are healthy, delicious and affordable. I always get the florentine which has poached eggs, spinach and hollandaise sauce. The crepes come with fruit or a side...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a young-hip business person trying the studio without walls method of photography, I need a meeting spot. When I lived in Brighton Center, the cafenation was my meeting spot of choice.There's free...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the non-overly commercialized feel of this place. It's a true neighborhood joint, but not at all dingy. It's true that students take up tables to study/talk, but isn't that what a good cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live right around the corner from Cafe Nation and go there fairly frequently. The staff is always very nice and the coffee is quite good. In the morning I might get a bagel (they are from Bagel...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I must say every weekend I come into Cafenation the place is always packed and busy. What I really like is they offer a lot on their menu. It ranges from paninis, sweet crepes, savory crepes to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am quickly becoming a regular here, which is fabulous. I love this place, especially the fact that it's right around the corner from my apartment, and provides excellent hangover-curing breakfast...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So, to be fair, I'm only reviewing tea. The staff was friendly enough. The tea was okay. It was a hot summer day and there was no a/c so the place was muggy. I will try it again, of course, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of Cafenation. I usually go for breakfast on the weekends, but have had the occasional lunch there too. Either way, I have never been disappointed in the food or service. There is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone knows that the first thing you do when you have a big presentation at work is get a large, good luck latte. This morning I decided to try Cafenation as it was conveniently located on the way...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have barely cracked the full menu yet (though I was admiring the omelet skills of one of the cooks today), so this review is almost purely based on the coffee, bagels, and (above all) service. This...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While trying to find a post office, I stumbled upon Cafenation, and I remembered that it had gotten pretty good reviews from Yelp. I wanted to like the place, but it really seemed to me like every...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Makes one of the better mild flavor coffees around (as opposed to Starbucks bitter blends). Savoury crepes are pretty good as well.
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so happy there is actually a cute neighborhood coffee place within walking distance in this area. The coffee is good and the food is (sometimes) awesome. I've tried the Californian panini which...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm afraid I won't be allowed back here. Because of the many available delicious crepe options, I took an extra long time making up my fickle mind, which, at first, was patiently tolerated by the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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So, to be fair, I'm only reviewing tea. The staff was friendly enough. The tea was okay. It was a hot summer day adn there was no a/c so the palce was muggy. I will try it again, of course, and r...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As I sit here writing this very review, I find this place quaint, but not over the top. The staff here is friendly and can definitely make a great cup of coffee and chai. Though I do have to complain...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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Sweet, creamy pastries, fabulous crepes, and delectable salads are just some of the phrases that come to mind with Cafenation. I'm not usually a big coffee drinker, but I have enjoyed everything I've tried...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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Sweet, creamy pastries, fabulous crepes, and delectable salads are just some of the phrases that come to mind with Cafenation. I'm not usually a big coffee drinker, but I have enjoyed everything I've ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I used to live down the street from Cafenation oooh...about 2 years ago and it was my favorite little coffee shop to hang out at and read a book while enjoying a tasty coffee and crepe. They play...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The crepes are great. Not the traditional style I was expecting, but great nonetheless. Yes, there is no a/c or ceiling fans... so during the summer it's kinda stuffy. It's a cafe, so it's also kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. I've been working around the corner for the past few weeks and have hit it often on my way into work. The coffee is great, staff is friendly, but not too-too friendly, and the food...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm almost glad when I have work to do so that I can head over to this cafe. Free wireless, interesting music, open air front in nice weather, plugs for your laptop, and a staff that's friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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I have yet to have any food or drink that I do not absolutely love! It's a great cafe atmosphere. It does get busy on the weekend so it'd be great if it expanded it's space, but otherwise I highly recommend...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Despite being right around the corner from me, I RARELY go to Cafe Nation...probably because 99% of the time, I head North of Comm Ave, or East of Market Street from my apartment, but every time I DO...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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It's a coffeeshop, no better or worse than any else in the area. However, one of the owners (I presume) has a Cafenation branded car with commercial plates and lives in my neighborhood and has nearly run over...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been on yelp for very long, but every time I enter a new place, I now automatically take little notes for the review I know I'll be writing later, so i'm alway excited when i end up...
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll admit that I don't often go to cafes, probably because I don't drink coffee or any caffeinated beverages. At all.Though I didn't order any of their assumedly amazing crepes (sweet ricotta and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy panini sandwiches, crepes and I've recently become Addicted to their iced coffee. and lattes. Even non-coffee drinkers seem to love their coffee, so you may just want to give it a shot.
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, pleasant interior, friendly staff.
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
hahaha, I just got it! cafenation...caffeination. Wow, it's a little late since I don't live here anymore, but I really do like this place. The owners are super nice, and always have interesting...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite crepe place and one of my favorite breakfast places in the Boston area. The Morning Harvest crepe and the mushroom and caramelized onion crepes are my faves. Everyone who works there is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a little gem in Brighton Center. Great coffee and fantastic crepes! Also great salads. I've always been able to get a table and there is no rush to get out. Reliable free Wi-Fi. But...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for the 2nd time today. I have to admit that the first time I went to cafenation, my boyfriend and I weren't particularly fond of the breakfast crepes. I got the scallion scramble with...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2007
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This place reminds me of some of the coffee cafes I spent whole days in when I lived in San Fran...that is really awesome coffee with eqully awesome food. And having spent many days here, taking advantage of...
menupages.com - user review - 01/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice cozy neighborhood low-key cafe to enjoy a cup of coffee, pastry or crepe (try the delicious raspberry almond muffin or good broccoli/spinach/cheese crepe) and surf the internet for free.Bottom...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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Yummy crepes and cookies. Good quality coffee & special coffee drinks. Salads and sandwiches are also very good. The atmosphere is very pleasant: all ages--students, older neighborhood types, etc. Jazz &...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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I second the previous review. A great local joint that deserves support. Only problem is: place is too small. On weekends it's difficult to get a table, and some folks hunker down for hours on end. Weekdays,...
menupages.com - user review - 09/30/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great coffee shop with food that refuses to be overshadowed by the coffee. The crepes are excellent, both the savory and the sweet. I almost passed out from ecstasy when eating the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice place to have something a little different (at least for me; crepes aren't part of my everyday diet). Went there one Sunday morning and split the basic (egg and cheese) with ham and the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2006
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This place is great. It is a little coffee shop in Brighton Center that I go to all the time. The coffee is great. Plus they may great crepes, paninis, and salads. great atmosphere. Good place to get some work...
menupages.com - user review - 03/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the free wifi and the chocolate mandarin orange dessert crepes. The smoothies are good, too. If you are staying there to enjoy your coffee or whatever, they serve everything in mugs and on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this is a cute creperie, an extended version of Paris Creperie in Brookline, with non-crepe menu items as well as live music and a super chill vibe. the front of the cafe open up in warmer weather and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2006
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Its about time! Having lived in the area for several years, I've always yearned for something more than just the local greasy spoons. Now I finally have it. Everything about this place is great. The savory...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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I used to just grab a cup of coffee (great roast!) on my way to class. Now I stay and study at least two nights a week. Staff is super friendly and coffe refills are free!
citysearch.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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A place that specializes in crepes, all kinds. They have the usual, ham and cheese in a crepes, all the way up to lunch type ones with pesto chicken or bbq chicken (both really tasty). They also do the lunch...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was there just after this place opened and they were still working out the kinks. I'm glad to see others have had a better experience - I thought the breakfast crepes were dry and didn't have a lot...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2005
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Cafenation is a great little coffee shop, but not your average place to go! Cute, small, and quaint, this shop serves great coffee and cold drinks alongside a breakfast and lunch menu dominated by cre...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/19/2005
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A place that specializes in crepes, all kinds. They have the usual, ham and cheese in a crepes, all the way up to lunch type ones with pesto chicken or bbq chicken (both really tasty). They also do th...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/05/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice little coffeeshop/eatery in Brighton Center. Free WiFi makes it superconvenient to do mundane internet chores when you just don't want to be at home. The crepes are really good and at $5-7 not...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I didn't get the name of this place until just now, but I've known about this place for a while. It is an italian style coffee shop, slightly trendy and upscale for its surroundings. The muffins are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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