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Fusion of downtown sophistication and neighborhood comfort
5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the people that work their, the bagels, sandwiches and their iced coffee. I give five stars to each of those. I used to live across the street from these guys and I thoroughly miss it, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like the nearby Ox, this place closes at 4, before the Brits have started in on tea and crumpets but after Rev. Gomes has started on his.It's lively - chatter behind the bar if not out front, It's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rustica is what cafes should be. It's a cozy space filled with good music and the very friendly chatter of the owners. This is the kind of place where if you go in three or four times, the owners...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite sandwich shops. As a tuna fish sandwich connoisseur I would highly recommend this place. Everything is perfect and carefully made every time I go. The people that work...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about a dozen times. They've never missed a beat. That's 12 goes and not one drop. It's the balanced combination of atmosphere, characters, & treats. The outside courtyard in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
He probably only pretends to remember you, but who cares. This guy makes you feel like a regular, even if you've only been there twice. Sandwiches are great. Coffee is good. But you just want to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why are places like Cafe Rustica so rare? Why is it that so many cafes are not cafes at all, but just glorified delis or worse? Not so Rustica. Here you will find fresh and interesting sandwiches,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel as if I am in Europe when I eat at Cafe Rustica. The staff are excellent-really caring, sincere and professional. The food is delicious. Actually I should clarify. I've only had sandwiches...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great little place near my apartment, perfect for weekend brunch or coffee with a few friends. The major drawback is the limited seating, but even on a Sunday morning we didn't have too...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place for coffee on a lazy Sunday morning. The egg-and-bagel sandwiches are good, and while there aren't a lot of tables, its a cozy little place.If I didn't live on the other side of the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the salami sandwich (which comes with some other delicious fatty pork meat as well) is awesome. i've had it 3 times in the last month on rosemary foccacia, pressed. it's not a light sandwich to be...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A hidden gem of a sandwich shop. Truly fantastic offerings - theirs is the only Caprese sandwich that makes me swoon. Delectable capuccino.Two things make this place exceptional: truly kind service,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love little local cafes like these! They really add to the charm of neighborhoods like Somerville. We'd been meaning to try this place for a while, but with all these other fab places to eat in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The owners are truly nice...as all these reviews mention. Any italian place that has Chinotto on the menu is pretty authentic in my book. I just had a sandwich on Croissant...pretty tasty. Wish they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
very lovely atmosphere. It's a morning place. They have a great tuna sub there. You can sit out there while you do your laundry if you live close by.
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
outstanding quality and service... the product is very fresh and their sandwiches are worth the troop over.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. There's really a lot to like about this little Italian-flavored place off of Porter Square. Great coffee selection at super-reasonable prices and a yummy selection of baked goods make this a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Once again, Cafe Rustica is a place near my house that I kept meaning to try out, and never got around to it until Yelp had an event. It is very local to Porter Sq and the red line., so don't be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think I just found my new weekend study spot! True, they close early during the week and they do not have wi-fi. But I was told I can get some internet from nearby locations with no issues. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for my first Yelp event, and I now I want to go back there ASAP!Sitting outside on the patio was like sitting in someone's backyard, along with 40 of your coolest friends.I didn't try the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The highlight of Cafe Rustica is the backyard patio. oops.... I meant outside patio....I slipped, since I literally felt like I was in my grandma's backyard at a BBQ....with a bunch of Yelpers. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came out here for the Yelp meet people event. The service was excellent (the one employee was on top of everything and great to deal with), and I love the patio. The vibe I got was one of a nice,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After our yelp event here, I'll be coming back.The prices were unbeatable (2 dollars for a large iced T), the guy behind the bar was amazingly quick and friendly. The best part is the small back yard...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sometimes it is hard to review a place when your only experience is at a Yelp event, but I will give it a shot.I love the small patio and the European feel of the place. Despite it being small, they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An ode to Cafe Rustica.~Oh Cafe RusticaHow do I love thee?Let me count the ways:You opened your charming space to the Yelp Community, after hours, no less.You provided us with nom nom nommy goodness...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Blink, and you'll miss it. I first noticed this little cafe soon after I bought my bike last summer and took to riding down Beacon Street to Porter Square. I always noticed that it had a steady flow...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an amazing gem of a venue. The entire venue is small and quaint, and I felt as though I was instantly teleported to Europe the moment I walked through the doors.There are lots of different...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I blinked, and I missed it, but only just barely. It is a truly hidden gem in Somerville.My first Yelp event was here yesterday, and I couldn't help but feel like I was back in Florence, Italy,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know if you guys know but this is my new job. Really, the man behind the counter said the words "your hired." haha.no really. this place was awesome and sweet. the back patio was gorgeous and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an adorable little spot. I don't think it's fair to complain that there's no wireless or that the cafe closes at 4 -- that's not what this place is about. When I step foot in here, I feel...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. This cafe lured me away from my old favorite cafe, the Oxford Spa. I loved the atmosphere of the spa, but one visit to Rustica and I was hooked for life. It is small but there is always a table,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a nice, comfortable spot with exceptionally friendly staff that produces very decent (and reasonably-priced) cafe fare. I usually sit down with a croissant breakfast sandwich or apple cinnamon...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Seattle's best coffee they serve, so this wins points. The bagels and croissants are quite good, though, I'm fairly sure they are store (or bakery bought bought, as this place is far too...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I live across the street from Cafe Rustica, and the day I moved in, I went over to try it. The first word that comes to mind when I enter this place is "authentic". It feels like I stepped off the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
W00h00!!I haven't been here in a while and I've only been once, but it's a really memorable cafe and I can't wait until the weather gets warm so I can go back.Why "until the weather gets warm," you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what to say that hasn't already been said. Their coffee isn't top notch, but their sandwiches and friendliness more than make up for it. In fact, based on those two points alone, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best coffee in the greater Cambridge/Somerville area. I used to think that the guys there were friendly to me, but I think they are friendly to everyone. Genuinely good people with a great product.
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2007
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We go here (at least) once a week for lunch. Fantastic sandwiches on incredible bread. The guys that work here are really friendly and will make you variations, or whatever you want. There's a few tables and...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This cozy neighborhood coffee shop brings European elegance to Porter Square. The friendly owners are from Alegria, and are comfortable taking yr order in English or French. Also worth noting is the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As noted, these folks are just genuinely good people. The sammiches are rediculusly delicious. Prices are better than Oxford Spa, another good sammich shop down the road (Oxford St.).Tuna salad ftw!...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This friendly neighborhood cafe has a great atmosphere. There is a little outside area where you can sit if the weather's right, and the staff are great. Their coffee is solid, and their muffins are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Before I grew up and got married I lived in a crappy little apartment just down the street from Rustica. They had just opened (about 7 years ago?), I was trying to get my act together, and I ate a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A lovely little neighborhood cafe. The staff are sweet. I love that they don't make you pay for your meal till you're done, that's just great. Plus, the prices are just right. The atmosphere is bright...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am rating the place, not the food. It's a perfect neighborhood caf. I quite like the espressos, but I am not a coffee snob-- however, the coffee snob friends I have don't turn up their nose at it....
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2006
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unfortunately they close early (4pm), and some of their baked goods are only OK (in my opinion), but for coffee, sandwiches/salads, and atmosphere this is a really wonderful place. The people who work here...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/18/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The three stars does not reflect the fact that I personally love this place. Everyone who is a loyal customer agrees that the owners could arguably be the nicest cafe owners in town. For that alone...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At present this place in fact has some of the best espresso around. Cafe Rustica is run by two Italian guys that can fequently get overrun by the crowds coming down from Porter Square, but the place...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2006
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Cafe Rustica is conveniently located next to a laundromat, but you don't have to be waiting for a wa...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/14/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Two requirements for opening a cafe like this should be that you have the proper equipment to make espresso, and you know how to make it. This cafe is clearly lacking one of the two. You can tell this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2006
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