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Diesel Cafe in the Greater Boston area is a four star establishment. This is a great place. Try this spot for cheap eats in the Somerville neighborhood. It's known for its coffeehouse. This restaurant features a full bar. This place is open late.
4.0 of 5 stars.
Spent WAAAY too much time here in college, especially when I was writing my honors thesis. Great coffee and pretty good sandwiches. I miss it. Great place to get work done, hang out with friends, or...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've heard that Diesel was a bit inconsistent with the quality of their drinks but my latte was quite good. They did an outstanding job with the microfoam; probably top 3 in the Boston area. The latte...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. The space is very industrial looking and there's a lot of room if you can find a table. Plus it's okay to squat at a table for a couple hours, in fact I think it's almost expected....
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Weird, but i had walked by the door a hundred times and I haven't even noticed that this place was there. Actually, I confess that I discovered it thanks to your reviews.Maybe my expectations were to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I actually have to write for my job and I don't have an office so it's nice to have a Diesel-thon once in a while. I can feed and hydrate myself with ease, without the distractions of home. In order...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best espresso I've had in many months, not just in flavor but in presentation as well. Prices were reasonable too.Cool, local atmosphere with tasty sandwiches/bagels, with a fair amount of seating...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably the best cafe in boston in terms of food quality, size, diversity of menu options etc. It is funky, fun, unique and all its own. I would like to see some more healthy options, ie smoothies...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel is my favorite cafe in Boston. The coffee is fantastic. Baristas are knowledgeable, friendly, and can pull a mean shot of espresso. The tea selection is also excellent, and cups are brewed...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The good part about Diesel is easy to explain - they are a coffee shop with great coffee and espresso. The espresso, in particular, is fantastic. I believe it's Intellegentsia and the baristas make...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite coffee shop of the area!I love the Mochas at Diesel. Anywhere else they're just like chocolate milk, but at Diesel they're the perfect blend of creaminess, strong espresso, and dark...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had their tea and they do have a good selection of that. They have more than Tazo stuff and have real teas like Yunnan, English breakfast, Darjeeling, etc. I might give their sandwiches a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel cafe: the best of the best. Starbucks is across the street... Diesel is always full, and Starbucks empty. Does that say enough for you?
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tend to prioritize places with 300 reviews low on my to-do list, but Diesel has been staring at me from my bookmarks for too long to ignore it. The general consensus is spot on: Maybe a little...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best latte I've yet to discover on the planet!!! (and believe me, I've tried quite a few)They also have excellent croissants, sandwiches, raspberry lime rickeys, and fresh squeezed lemonade. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OK now I come here like every day for the past two weeks (lots of work lately). So the food is ok, nothing stellar, and I have been eating here a lot. The brownie (even after they so kindly warmed it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Admittedly, the ambiance at Diesel Cafe is "cool" -- you can almost feel yourself getting smarter and trendier when you're inside.Here's what's less cool: overpriced sandwiches and wifi...that you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've only had their tea, so I can't comment on food or coffee drinks or anything, but they do have a good tea selection. Mostly, I just love this place because it's one of the only true coffee shops...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cool place. cool decoration. but they charge for wifi! it's like $4/hour or something. that's insane! the coffee and tea selection was alright. i was mostly impressed with the decoration. and... i sat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good coffee, fun setup, nice folks. Still, for all their new-agey approach to layout, cuisine, etc, I am hating on Diesel for charging for Wifi. WTF? And, while we're at it, why not bounce those...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious sandwich. I think I got the Autobahn 2.0, and it was super packed and yummy. The chai tea was also awesome!
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Much later, I have made Diesel my second home/alternate office location. Diesel's got good coffee for sure. Nice staff (90% of them are very nice) and good music (I can hear Lil' Wayne on some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The coffee is great, the pastries suck, and there's nothing I love more than milling around for an hour waiting for a place to sit and have my coffee while people take up space for hours blogging and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the iced green tea soy latte! Fantastic place to be alone or with friends.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just move to the area and this has quickly become my only stop for coffee. There ice coffee and tea are great. It's a great spot to hang out at and play some pool. Staff is usually very friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The interior design and ambience is not really my type, but their sandwich is good, and coffee is also decent. They have large table booths, so it's great for groups. It's not really a place for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
excellent coffee, fun atmosphere...starbucks is across the street but i always choose Diesel.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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I won't be able to read all the reviews. But I can see a lot of 4 and 5 stars. I went there twice. I had tea there it was good. I heard this place has a lot of my L people. I guess so but could not ch...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice independent coffee shop right downtown Somerville. I never had the food there but usually get a coffee or tea and hangout there. If you have a laptop or you want to meet friends before going out...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very inconsistent. I think I once had a good cappuccino here, but most of the time the foam is like dish soap bubbles, and I can't taste the coffee at all. Still better than a Starbucks though......
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Quality of beverage and food is good. The issue I have is with the atmosphere. Everytime I've been in there, I feel like it is crawling with introverted hipsters looking for a missed connection.
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Bathrooms are a little... ick, but not too much they can do about it, given the traffic I suppose.Great spot for chatting, not that great for studying. Good food, tea, coffee selection. Love that...
yelp.com - user review - 07/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The service at Diesel is really a toss up about which days/times you go. The "attitude" that other commenters spoke is reflective of a few of the baristas (I'm sorry that I'm not hipster enough for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I won't be able to read all the reviews. But I can see a lot of 4 and 5 stars. I went there twice. I had tea there it was good. I heard this place has a lot of my L people. I guess so but could not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel is the standard that coffee shops should be judged by. Great staff, good food options, all the coffee and tea drink selections you could want, great atmosphere, and Intelligentsia coffee. My...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love love LOVE deisel. holy crap. i resisted going for sooooo long. thought i wasn't cool enough, thought it was always too crowded. well screw that. i'm NOT cool enough and it IS too crowded. but i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good, quality coffee in a nice, local "indie" coffee shop. Really nice decor, great food, extremely friendly staff. This is a very lesbian-friendly coffee shop for some reason (someone told me the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel Cafe, an independent shop, has some of the best coffee of Boston. Congrats on 10 years of business!I have made several trips into Diesel just for my weekly supply of beans. They source from...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Update and upgrade time.I've been spending a lot of time at Diesel lately and with time, my affection for this buzzing cafe grows. I love grabbing a chai and sitting by the "garage door" and staring...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pros: pretty good food and coffeecons: cooler-than-thou employees, parties of one who hog entire booths for themselves for HOURS. lame.Maybe Diesel could find a way to increase 1&2 person seating and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
0599. 'Nuff said. That sandwich might possibly be one of the most delicious I have ever had. Pesto!!!! The coffee at Diesel is delicious, I get the cafe au lait all the time and let me tell you do...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since I started working in Davis Square, I've made a few trips over to Diesel Cafe... mostly after work hours or on weekends. I'm not a huge coffee buff, but I will mosey on over when I'm looking for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If it was just the food and drink, I'd say this place is quite good. Coffee, tea, baked goods, sandwiches, and salads are all very satisfying, and the selection is good.As a hangout, though, this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed my time there, went to hang out with a cousin from the area and she recommended the place. I was about to go out for drinks but we decided to give this a try. Quiet mood, a lot of people...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I felt like I was right back in Boulder!This place has vegan bakery products - very rare! Even more rare - they taste good!! The sandwiches are good as well...there are a lot of options!I have yet...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here several times to get coffee to go which is really good.Went there recently on a Friday night after 9 PM with friends. Their chai tea was very good. The atmosphere is chill. I was highly...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like the Diesel. I like most coffee shops that are not a chain. But I usually pick the cafes I go to, not for the coffee, but for the atmosphere or how I feel, or want to feel at that moment. When I...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nice place..nice atmosphere
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel is pretty good. I love the Little Piston (now 2.0), and the peanut tofu wrap is also quite good. Their service is consistently good, too, but good luck finding a seat!
yelp.com - user review - 04/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Where can you go to drink fair-trade cappuccinos and eat delicious organic sandwiches? Where could you spend an entire weekday working on your computer that has big tables and super-fast wifi? Where...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love pool!!! and Deisel has two pool tables, although if the few high-top seats around the tables are occupied, you may have to periodically ask someone to leave their seat so you can get a clear...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. Good iced tea and coffee. Sometimes the staff is a little out-of-it, but mostly they are pleasant. Even though it can be crowded, I've never had trouble finding a place to sit--you...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found Diesel to be everything a good coffee shop should be:SpaciousWell-litNon obtrusive music in the background (on this particular day it was Beyonce)Good foodEven better coffeeFriendly baristas...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you're in the mood for an absolutely fulfilling sandwich/salad experience, Diesel is the place for you. Always-fresh, organic, quality ingredients (veggies, cheeses, Boars-head deli meats) abound,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*Puts on ugly sweater and sings "won't you be my neighbor"*Why yes Diesel I will, thanks for making me slightly over priced but damn good coffee. I like living close to you.Side note: They ask for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great. Fast service and great coffee. It's pretty big as far as seating goes far back. Some interesting people for sure. I enjoyed my first and short visit there. Cool atmosphere too. I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty decent coffee shop, good atmosphere, good decor, very laid back. One of the few hipster type coffee shops in the Boston area. they also have photo booths and pool tables which is a nice touch...
yelp.com - user review - 03/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is about as good as it gets for Boston-area coffee shops. First of all, the complaints. Some friends of mine (for reasons unknown), specifically don't like the place and won't go there. I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The baristas know what they're doing - excellent coffee drinks and good food. No more $ than your chain coffee shops around. Yes - it's packed. Share a booth with a stranger. . . they will be there...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a big fan of diesel. It can be really crowded, but I've always been able to find a seat after circling the room in its entirety. The coffee is GREAT, i love the dark roast! Their sandwiches are...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quick n dirty: Excellent coffee - I love the iced latte, my girlfriend loves the Thai iced tea Great selection of baked goods (Iggy's?) Great sandwiches Trying hard for zero waste Local art on...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The soy hot chocolate here is the best around! Haven't tried to find seats too many times, but it usually just takes a little spy work to guess who will be leaving next. Always fun to see people...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yuck. I'll take the Dunkins in Brighton Center any day over this place. The only bright spot was the Vietnamese iced coffee, which was good but didn't hold a candle to a large iced from Dunks on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun atmosphere and very queer friendly. The Tuck's Turtle Hot Chocolate is very sweet but very good. Great teas too: get a pot! The staff are really good about being able to tell you what's in...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my favorite place to go to on the weekend if I didn't have any plans or obligations. Granted, it's hard to get a seat, but if you walk around a couple times, someone will eventually finish...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here about 3-4 times and I generally find the baristas and the patrons to be a little rude.I guess if you want to be seen typing a novel on your Macbook Pro, or maybe watching a Wes Anderson...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
diesel serves up the best lattes in the boston area (yes, yes, I realize it's cambridge)!the food is good - i am thrilled that they added a breakfast sandwich to the menu.
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it annoys me that whenever i go into diesel i can't find a table, especially since they occupy such a large space, but it's not their fault that they're located within such proximity to tufts. the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I forgot how rude students and the recently graduated are.Luckily I was reminded during a recent visit to Diesel, where the behavior of the clientele made a more lasting impression than the food or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked this place. It's a unique cafe with a good amount of space, different types of seating, and lots of different types of food and drink to choose from. Kinda punk. Tasty sandwiches. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel, I want to like you. Really, I do--you look so good on paper and from the sidewalk. Inside, however, you're a mess--you're loud, constantly packed, rather unwelcoming, and more than a little...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Minus a star for being too crowded ALL the time, therefore forcing the staff to be even more inattentive than ever. Every time I go it feels more and more expensive as well. I love to get my coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The food and bevs are beyond excellent, and the staff isn't too bad to look at either. ;) People are very nice, and the cafe itself is very GLB friendly. I took off one star because...
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, but it's always crowded! I swear - I think people who come here camp out for the entire day, because seats rarely open up. Their coffee is top-notch though - kinda pricey, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is cute. Very lesbian in nature. The baristas are super sweet, which is a nice change from the larger chains. My friend ordered a hot chocolate in which they drew a beautiful leaf on top...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I hate sterile coffee shops, so this place works. Like everyone says, the lines can be long, the food is a little expensive, the internet is a bummer and you might not get a seat. Yet somehow it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best. Coffee. Shop. Ever.Coffee always done right, they can even handle complex requests (want soy and a shot of expresso with two shots of carmel added? you got it).Atmosphere is great. Pool tables...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great mocha chai and mocha au laits, and I also recommend the vegan chocolate muffins and the biscotti (the best!). The cinnamon twists are also quite good. However, this isn't really to Diesel's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel Cafe fits in the Davis Square vicinity pretty well. It's trendy, it's cool, it's catchy, and it's always buzzing. It makes very good lattes, which in my dictionary, are gourmet lattes because...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get it. Every time I come here I get confused. The wait staff didn't even help me for about 5 minutes and I was really upset to wait in line for awhile to have someone just say hi to me and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll dissect this place differently than my usual review:Coffee/Pastries/Snacks: They're pretty good. The coffee is done well. The latte's are pretty correct too. You can get it all Starbucksed...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great coffee and green tea lattes. Yummy things for veggie heads. I go here a lot. I really like playing Scrabble with friends on the back table, for hours. They are missing a blank tile. :-)
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going here since ~2000, and I have yet to find a coffeeshop that tops Diesel. If I were the sort of person to have a 'happy place' this is where it would be. Friendly staff and great great...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best cafe in Cambridge. Cosy, laid back and the sandwiches are good too. The space is huge so you don't feel so bad going in their with you book or your computer hanging around for a long...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I dig this place...not necessarily for the poseur following but more for the straight-forward food offerings. They do make a good cup of coffee too.Their grilled cheese is gooey and yummy and they...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The lattes are amazing, as well as the chai teas. The ONE thing that holds me back from giving it 5 stars is that the wireless is not free. It's 5 dollars!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where the regulars go...( ) = best scene to just chill in Somerville, good place to read, attracts a great diverse crowd, lattes are great, chocolate fudge is amazing(-) = How can anyone afford their...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Diesel. Despite being overrun by suburb-fleeing yuppies and their distasteful progeny since I first found you over 8 years ago, I love you like a long-lost son.Giant brownies. Amazing rasberry lime...
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was laughed at when I ordered a decaf coffee. I don't care that much since the 18-ish baristas will soon be where I am in life (where a regular coffee after 2 PM keeps you wide awake for a week)....
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Other than the crowds this place is great. The food is between a full restaurant and pub grub. The eclectic funky fixtures are cool, and better than say a hard rock. The coffee is some of the best I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given this place 3 stars if I hadn't visited their sister branch, Bloc 11. Bloc 11 is what I wish Diesel was. My problem with Diesel is that if something is expensive, I want it to blow...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's gotta be a rare occasion for me to haul my ass out to Davis Square when it feels 20 below outside, but I was glad I did. Of course the big draw was the company I was meeting, but I ended up...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Is it weird that I'm sitting here at this very moment? Normally.. I can't stand being in Somerville. I won't lie. The trendy/hipster vibe is not for me. However, I'm here because my vegan friend...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As it is with the love of the body, so with the friendship of the mind, the full is only reached by admittance to the most retired places.Nothing to be done.
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay! I'm a fan....if I can find a space to enjoy my hot drink on a cold winter day. Man, I do love this place, but to all of the folks who park themselves in a spacious booth with their apple laptops...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Diesel so much more than 4 stars, but sadly, I can't in good conscience mislead unknowing Yelpers. Strikes against Diesel: ~ Music is usually (not always) too loud to concentrate on anything...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
My latte was good (although a little too hot) & the ginger-apricot scone was tasty... But good lord! If ever a place needed to put time limits on seats, this is it! I had to wait quite a long time for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it's not often that i can sit in a cafe that can actually double for the set of a rejected reality show from the 1990s.but the last time i went here i sat next to convicted pedophile.i learned this...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Coffee and tea are OK; only marginally better than Starbucks. Staff is uneven - sometimes friendly, other times rude. Good crowd there; definitely a choice place to sit down with some post-modern...
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food and drinks are very good, and I'm a fan of the atmosphere. I highly recommend any of their sandwiches.
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love Diesel Cafe. Oh how I miss working just across the street from thee... how sad. :( Poor me! This is the first cafe that reminds me of my home in San Francisco, so I always get a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The coffee here is definitely high-octane arabica...good quality pumped straight from the sands of Brazil, Colombia, and Kenya. As others have remarked, walking in here you feel like you just stepped...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel, I love you, but you're bringing me down.Sometimes the air in this place makes my eyes burn. It happens suddenly, out of the blue. Maybe it's onions, or smoke, or something coming through the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cam here for after dinner coffee one night in Davis and fell in love. What a cool spot, I should have come in much sooner.My mochaccino (that I didn't order but received anyway) was yummy, but my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have heard so much about Diesel over the past few years, that when I moved to the Davis area I knew I'd have to check it out. Also, someone I'm friends with from work has a girlfriend who works...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's nice to still have a local coffee shop with atmosphere; there are so few left around here. Diesel Cafe is a great place to hang out; I often go there to work, although in can be hard to find a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The sandwiches here were tasty. I tried one of the vegetarian sandwiches (which there are plenty of), and it was very good. I enjoyed my Vietnamese coffee as well. The atmosphere was pretty cool....
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a refugee from the now closed Someday Cafe, I moved over to the nearby Diesel Cafe for my place to drink java and read my books. Nice atmosphere, a largely lesbian staff, few bigoted Republicans to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I likes. For a place without free wireless, that says a whole lot, too. But in all honesty, it actually works out for the best, since I can do some serious writing and reading without all that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
206 reviewers can't be wrong - this place is pretty damn cool.the biggest problem with it? those 206 reviewers are ALWAYS THERE - good luck getting a seat most timesbut grabbing anything to go is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I had just worked out and was wearing a sweaty too-tight ready-to-be-thrown-away-or-turned-into-a-rag t-shirt. I had sort of forgotten to eat and needed something for my walk home so I wouldn't pass...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A place that is spitting distance from my house to loiter at with a non-stale atmosphere, free wifi with a side of chill vibes and non-artery clogging snacks. The rainbow montage of the walls, stolen...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their drinks are awesome. Their foods make me feel healthy. Their sandwiches are yummy and don't make me feel tired after I eat them and have to return to work/class. If you're looking for a burger,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, so relative to the rest of the Somerville/Medford universe, Diesel is pretty good and I like Intelligentsia coffee, but the fact that this hipster lair isn't leagues ahead of the Starbucks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmmmm....this place does reminds me of something.But what?[Thinks hard, bangs head against table, blood starts trickling from the open gash, soon I faint f] and then there is a song that I hear.It...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like to support local businesses so I'll suck up the prices for something I believe strongly in (like cover charges for local musicians)!I don't need a place to hang out in, so I can't comment on...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
1. Overcrowded. No one likes paying over $10 for a sandwich and a drink only to find that there aren't any available tables because half the tables are taken up by people who bought a $1.50 cup of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a staple in the indie hipster crowd and I can respect that. Its' over-crowded too-cool-for-school vibe is appealing to macbook pros and ipod shufflers but little else. The decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Good drinks, terrible food.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place seems pretty good for studying. Lots of tables, ok food...but they CHARGE for wi-fi! Thus, the 3 stars. Gonna head across the street to a pretty large and nice Starbucks for some internet.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Here are some points of interest for Diesel cafe:1) it's a little pricey for what it is2) the staff is cool though3) they have an old school photobooth4) but it's broken about 3/4 of the time5) they...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep it simple since there are already quite a few reviews but anyways;-it was a little too crowded for my tastes, meh, maybe I'm a bit uncomfortable with claustrophobia & crowds-line moved very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great for hanging out, if you're lucky enough to get a seat. Food and drinks are great and so is the atmosphere. They have a bunch of old board games in the back, I played scrabble there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If I get to have coffee anywhere, its at Diesel. It would be great to have a traveling Diesel Cafe in my bag, where I can pull it out to sit and read and drink coffee and eat sandwiches anytime I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm totally into Diesel. After moving to Somerville from the Mission in San Francisco, I have been experiencing severe hipsters-drinking-coffee-while-blogging/coding/photo-shopping-on-their-Macs...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place.The best chocolate vegan muffin, the amazing tofu spread sandwich, delicious egg salad sandwich and the wonderful pecan scone with maple glaze will make me come back very often!!They...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I tried Diesel after getting lost in Somerville. I didn't like they're set up because the cafewas packed to the gills with people.I just grabbed an ice tea and hummus plate, to tie me over til I could...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Here's the thing about Diesel: it's great in theory. Who doesn't love the idea of Diesel? Not I. But in practice, it keeps falling just a little bit short. Yes, all the tats and piercings sported...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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I have yet to introduce somebody to the Lil Piston sandwich at Diesel Cafe who does not immediately fall in love with it - from prissy girls to football jocks. Amazing. For a little over 8 dollars (yes a...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Seated directly across from Starbucks, Diesel would seem to be the perfect alternative to donating your hard earned dolla billz to corporate evil. However, no matter when I try to come, it's always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks, they have veg sandwiches & baked goods & best of all they have soy milk. It's hard to get a seat because it's so damn busy but they have board games you can play with which is very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'll tell you right off that bat that the reason it gets 4 stars and not 5 is that upon walking in, I totally felt not-cool-enough. despite loving the ladies myself, i've never really immersed myself...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The best coffee in Boston. And make sure you get the chocolate chip vegan muffin, it's great.
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel is yummy, definitely my favorite coffee spot in the greater Boston area. Their coffee drinks are always excellent, and the food probably doesn't get as much attention as it should. I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The service here is bad. Out of the 5 times I've been here, they got the order right once. Idiots.
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Are you a tuna lover? If so, you MUST try the Tuna Melt at Diesel... but you'll have to wait and try it at the end of the summer, as their grill is out of commission until then. In the meantime, go...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since my last review, I have been here many more times. THE GOOD:-I love this place. Their sandwiches, salads, hummus plates, and nacho bowls are DELISH. Their lattes are warm cups of velvety, foam...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
About once a month car-less Katy takes the green line to the red line and spends the day in Davis Square. I don't intend to make it a planned occasion, but it just happens and I love it every time.I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm here all the time.Sure, I'm review #197, so there was of course a decent amount of debate inside my head about whether or not I should even bother to review. I guess that's what took me so long....
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is little difference between this place and the two 1369 Coffee Houses, my recommendation is to go to the most convenient of the three. Because I end up in Davis more then Central or Inman I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really great to chill. They have TONS of space, free wi-fi, and the staff is super friendly. Not to mention, the crowd is super quirky and you can always bet to have a great...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really popular! And a mad house on Saturday mornings. I am gonna review this based off of one visit, but will admit that I need to go again and I will definitely update my review. So...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised that this place was absolutely PACKED at 11 AM on a Saturday. I stood in line for 15 minutes and waited another 10 for my latte. Sure, I am a fan! I avoided this place like the plague...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a lot of work to do, and I needed a certain amount of background noise to help me focus. Hey, it's true ... odd, but true.Just after 8 AM, I set up shop at a booth. Armed with a large...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Diesel Cafe can make one great latte! They also have a nice selection of tea, but unfortunately it is impossible to get a seat. So grab a latte to go and take a walk around Davis!
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
neat little local establishment. register service is slow. i recommend the Vietnamese coffee or Thai iced tea (both keep me up until the weee hours of the morning, so be careful about having them at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent place to hang out by yourself or with friends. Relaxed atmosphere, plenty of seating, great drinks.I gave only 4/5 stars because the sandwiches could be better for the price and wifi is not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the S P A C E. So many tables, so many hours of sitting and reading, wifi-ing, coffee drinking... that feels like an urban oasis to me. I was feeling the groovy colors and "diesel" themed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was really excited about going to Diesel because I had heard such great things about this place. I decided to stop here yesterday for lunch (at noonish) before an interview, and although the places...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could give 3.5 stars.The food is pretty good, very fresh, but the service is sloooooow.If i have the entire day off I will go in, but if I have to be in the office at any point, I hate to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I can see why people like and frequent this place - it's got to be one of the biggest coffee shops I've ever been to, with lots of seating (although I've still had a hard time finding a place to sit...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I effing love this place.I've never had the dark roast, but the house coffee is awesome. It has these undertones to the flavor that even I can pick up on, and I'm not a coffee expert. I'm not even...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Diesel is the place to be if you want to hobnob with friends, or read a volume of Dickens whilst drinking a steaming cup of joe...I do like the diverse crowd, and its a very gay-friendly...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I admit, I go here all the time. I would rather support the local gals then cross the street to the Starbucks. Also, their coffee is good. But I have a gripe. They discontinued the small 8 oz...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had heard SO much about diesel. Whenever I told people, "I'm moving to Davis Square next week", they told me, "Oh my god! You have to go to Diesel! You will love it!"I like it ok. I haven't gone...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel cafe in Somerville (Davis Square).I go there most every Sunday, for several (think, often 12 or more)hours to do my homework.The parking is free on sunday,but if you are taking public transport...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel has its fair share of critics in the Somerville and Davis Square areas, but you will not count me among them. I've lived in greater Boston for almost 4 years, the majority of them in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel has defined my Somerville experience. I probably spend more time there than I do at home. The staff is always nice. The food is always great. The coffee and teas are great (I've never had the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Automatic minus 3 stars for having to pay for Wi-Fi. Wait, you want me to PAY for it?? Excuse me while I go across the street to Starbucks for FREE Wi-Fi (Ok, free if you have T-Mobile? Bah, Davis...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! Here's some reasons why:The coffee is fantastic- I've never had a bad cup yet. The bagels are perfectly crunchy yet chewy at the same time. Sandwiches are also quite tasty, my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Want to love them, like the owners, but about 6 months or maybe a bit more they switched baked goods suppliers and the new stuff just isn't good. Too bad. The coffee is fine, but with just "fine"...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel Cafe is a pretty decent place to get a cup of coffee or chill with your friends or a date, but don't expect it to be a nice place to sit and study or do work. I have heard that the food is...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have such a love/hate relationship with Diesel.I LOVE adorably named salads that come in a giant bowl and have tasty bread on the side. I love Vietnamese iced coffee and hot cider. In the summer,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I love the coffee drinks and the lime rickeys, even though they're way overpriced for what you get. And the staff has been noticeably nicer since they went through a rumored customer service training...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would have given five stars had internet been free...The sandwiches, pastries and coffee/tea drinks are very good. It is a wonderful place to do homework, read, chill out, etc. Unfortunately, its...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So much potential but throwing it away. Seriously Diesel, WTF? I grabbed a seat in the back but couldn't even read my paper because there is no lighting back there! I was like awkwardly holding it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place. Esp since they have expanded. We used to come here in college and set up camp at a small table or a booth. If we got bored, there was pool, or ice cream or people watching. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, Diesel. What has become of you? Once upon a time, I'd go here to see and be seen, which is why I'm giving you a 2. Now, I rush past, eyes on the ground as if to say, "I'm just on my way to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This energetic cafe is nestled in Davis Square. It has a creative vibe to it. Upon entering you noticed the front window of the cafe looks like a garage door. Once you walk in, you see the chaos of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can I have two cubes of "off the wall" with my delicious coffee, one fantastic lemon square...Diesel somehow grew on me while I was working on graduate school applications and spending no less than 25...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LESBIANS!no really. and i love the frequently rotated art. because i am a lesbian.
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in Boston for a month working. I found Diesel during the last week I was there. It basically made me longingly regret all those mornings I had popped into Joe-Schmo-Coffee-Shop for a quick jolt....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good coffee and enough tables to sit down at and do some work or chat. BUT (big underline here), why the heck do they charge for internet access?!?!?!? With almost Starbucks prices on coffee and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I woke up this morning, and suddenly REALLY really missed Diesel.I spent so much of college here. Sometimes writing my thesis, sometimes with friends, sometimes running into friends. The...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like coming here to study, even though it's loud. The coffee is pretty bitter and the pastries are yucky, as well. I've heard people claim otherwise but after I've tried and tried again, I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have only been here once, and it was not for very long... but it made an impression.Diesel Cafe has a funky/fresh atmosphere -- a minimal, warehousey space with comfy furniture, lots of local art...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give Diesel 4 stars for the delicious iced coffee alone. I think it's the best I've ever had. I also love their padlox sandwich and bagel and lox platter, although both are fairly expensive....
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel is fantastic. Sitting reading a book or taking your lap top here makes you think you have attained your childhood dream of being a hip 20 something hanging out at a uber hip coffee shop. you...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
diesel cafe is a core part of davis square and of the boston queer *scene*. and i do mean *scene*. i have my gripes, and i'm not often here since i don't drink coffee and find the decor to be...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If there was a sitcom about quirky Bostonians.. I feel like this would be the featured "coffee" shop.Friends had Central Perk, we've got Diesel. Sans the laugh track..and awful spin-offs like "Joey"....
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel, Diesel, Diesel. Do I like you or not? I still don't know. Let me break it down.I agree with many of the people here who complain that the scene is crammed, noisy, the service is kinda rude and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The dark roast is amazing. The food is decent. The service makes me tingle all over.
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I grow up, I want to be a trendy enough hipster to at least look like I really belong here. Or something. In all seriousness, I really like Diesel. I don't have much to add to the other reviews....
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love diesel... have since they first opened. yummy baked goods (oh, the mint frosted brownies!), great beverages (though what happened to the rusty slide and other frozen drinks?), comfortable...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I go here almost every other morning (maybe?) and some of the people know my name. I love it. My favorite things:*Vietnamese coffee*Soy cappuccino without complaining about, "THIS...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've always loved the diesel cafe. The funky art, the great drinks, the photobooth (which is guaranteed good times when it's working), and the eye-candy (on both sides of the serving counter). It's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, Diesel, but I have to come clean. I can't stop thinking about Someday. Every time I hang out in you, I secretly wish it was still around. It's not your fault, Diesel. You're great,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Their photo booth is working! Just thought you might want to know. And by working.. I mean it was. At 3pm yesterday. When we ran in to use the bathroom. PS - If you weren't satisfied with the other...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It amazes me that there are actually patrons across the street at Starbucks when you can get a better cup of coffee or latte for cheaper at Diesel. Sort of punk rock/ art gallery motif they have...
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Diesel. We have a love/hate relationship, don't we? Let me count the ways:(Love)-Your Tucks Turtle Hot Chocolate. Best hot chocolate on earth and the foam art amazes me every single time.-Your...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love Diesel. They have great iced chai, and a delightful, huge rear filled with seating. That said, I have infrequently spent much time in there because there is rarely any of that seating open. I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
GRRRR. As a resident of Davis for about a year now, I've been frequenting Diesel about once a month. Every month I give it another shot, thinking maybe THIS time around I won't leave the place utterly...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was Starbuck's across the street or this. So of course I decided on Diesel. The capuccino and toasted bagel with cream cheese were exactly what I needed -- add a newspaper and a lazy afternoon and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love their dark roast coffee and the baristas have always been kind. I think the patrons sitting in the cafe are a bunch of fools hoping someone will post a Missed Connection about them on...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was kind of cheesy, and not in the good way. It kind of reminded me of the hangout spot in Sabrina: The Teenage Witch after she leaves for college. (I'm sort of embarrassed to...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Faux-industrial pseudo-hipster haven. Expensive everything. But location is location is location. Just make sure you find a spot for your Bianchi fixie out front. There are way better cafes in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Boy, did I feel bad for my friend who'd been degraded to the most bottom of the bottomest of breads. ----------- ------------- ----------- ( Polox on baguette please. ) - - - -o...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love that everything is made fresh with good quality ingredients.Sure the staff can be a little gruff, but I would probably be too if I had to deal with all this special coffee ordering all day too....
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love this place. I attended every single weekday day for 5 years and most weekends as well. I have seen and endured numerous price hikes and restaurant renovations. Even though I am...
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can take me here for a Vietnamese Coffee anytime! I will read my biographies by the garage doors and relax the hustle of life away!
yelp.com - user review - 10/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fave cafe in the Boston area so far. It's run and operated by a collection of thee most badassed, stylin' lesbians in the universe, and contrary to the opinions of people who are way too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
did someone say photobooth?!http://www.eudiriaque.com.br/ugly_girl.jpeg
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am coffee house addict and I love finding new places to hunker down and write. I especially appreciate that whenever i go, i always find a place to sit down. I have gone to other coffee places with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is good on the essentials. Hence it is a good place. Feng shui is imperfect (front space is too open and near door, other space is a bit cramped, bar is too prominent, ceiling maybe too...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I kind of really don't like diesel. I know people love it, I just don't . Can't a normal non-pierced, non-tattooed guy get some respect. There is one guy who works the counter who is always very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I moved to Davis to go to grad school at Tufts, so I feel like Diesel saw me through some tough days (and evenings). The coffee is strong, the employees are hot, the photobooth provides hours of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sure I can't say anything that hasn't already been said. This is what a coffee house should be. It's huge, there is lots and lots of seating, there is free Wifi, there are tons of delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
It's not that I don't like this place. It's that I really don't like this place.I think maybe if I got shoved into lockers in high school, or had my lunch money stolen, and then got shoved into a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
For quite some time, I've heard rave reviews about Somerville's Diesel Cafe. My hipster comrades have heavily urged me to frequent what they hail as the "best coffee shop in Boston."I can't quite say...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Everyone in here hates me. Once I was shorted $10. Another time one of the other patrons took my drink. They often "forget" to make my drinks. How hard can it be to pour an iced coffee?? I don't have...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when Harvard Square was the end of the red line. Before it became a ridiculous, Alpha Omega debacle. When Brother Blue used to skate the streets singing. Does anyone feel me on that?Back...
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm on vacation this week, so I'm taking some time to check out some things I haven't had a chance to absorb. Davis Square being one of them. About 10:30 this morning I decided I was hungry and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Met a blind date there a year ago or so... Date was ok, cafe was great. Nice atmosphere, not snobby or pretentious like some other independent coffee shops I've been too. I had the chai tea, it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was getting bored being cooped up at home when I decided to head out to Diesel and get some reading done. My writing "mentor" I guess you can call him said that my dry spell of scripts has been...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taking a break from studying - I write this as I sit on this big comfy leather couch in the far corner of Diesel. This is exactly what I was looking for. It's too bad it's so far away from my house....
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is what I call a perfect coffee joint:1) great coffee2) great tea and other drinks3) great food, including desserts and chocolates4) funky mix of people5) comfy seatingThe Diesel was my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Cash Only! Diesel reminds me of all the little coffee houses when I was in college - maybe because it looks run down and is packed with college kids. At the same time the coffee houses I used to go to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My only gripes : I think it's a little pricey, and it bothers me you have to pay for wireless there. True Grounds, a short walk away, has free wireless, as does Mr. Crepe (from what I hear, I haven't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre coffee. Mediocre service. Cash only. Admittedly a decent space and layout. But my main peeve it...tries...so ...hard.Actually THE most annoying part of the place is the clientele which is...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Coffee is good- the iced Vietnamese coffee and it was nice an strong- perfect. They had a lot of options like the 6 shot espresso which I haven't seen elsewhere- though I'm not sure I'd try it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first became aware of Diesel in around 2000, it was a totally welcome addition to my high school life- cool atmosphere, a place where dykes might actually congregate, tasty grub, etc....
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not sure if this place even needs a review since it's always so jam-packed at all hours of the day, but here it goes...Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and in my eyes, this place is gorgeous....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eh, I dunno, once again, this is one of those places that I really want to like, but it kind of rubs me the wrong way. I'll readily admit it; I really don't understand the appeal of "hangin' out" at...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2007
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Diesel Cafe is not that cheap and it doesn't have much vegan food, but it's got a cozy, welcoming vibe that makes it KICK A$$. I subscribe to their WiFi service ($13/month) and make good use of it - judging by...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lesbians, lesbians, everywhere, and not a drop to drink.As far as the coffee shops in the Boston area go, this place has to have the most character of any I've visited. Young, energetic crowd engaging...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place because you can see people working there on their laptops even on weekend nights. Many 'fight the power' lesbian waitstaff and clientele give the place an edgy atmosphere.
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Addicted to their latte. I'm there all the time. My favorite hang-out place in Davis square. I can't believe how much I'm spending on coffee! It adds up! Lunch is good, very vegetarian friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel is an excellent neighborhood cafe. It's almost awesome enough to be the sole reason to move to Davis Square.The food and beverages are great. I haven't had a bad thing here yet. I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You need to come here! You could hang out for hours. Very diverse crowd, good yet unobtrusive music, gorgeous pool tables, a photobooth, great coffee, I didn't even try the food though, I had just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe I didn't come here sooner. The place is HUGE, the grilled cheese sandwiches and blueberry scones are highly recommended, the coffee was good, and they have a pool table. And a photo...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not familiar with the coffee, but some of the other drinks are alright. The food is alright too, and it's got large space if you want to have a 10-15 person get-together. Not to mention all the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I made it my goal to visit all the coffee shops in the Cambridge/Somerville area, and this place seems to be an institution. It seemed pretty crowded on a Tuesday night - it was actually kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Just had the worst espresso of my life here, I've had fantastic drinks that use the espresso in combination with milk, but never had it on its own here before. God i wish i hadnt ordered it, I mean by...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was introduced to the presence of Diesel by a former girlfriend heavily crushing on the strong, attractive arms belonging to one of the very hipster dyke staff. Consequently it was awhile between...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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Great scene if you're looking for a scene. They're served me burnt coffee...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 06/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A perfect place to take a book, a laptop, nintendo DS, or letter-writing materials and spend some time just hanging about. it's a HUGE space and gives you tons of areas to choose from to sit around---...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Cool, hip, punkish place to hang out and grab a small cup of coffee.This place has wonderful appeal and atmosphere with its open windows during the summer and coffee aromas wafting through the street....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm just mindlessly piling on, and stuff that's already been said will be repeated, more than likely.The Diesel is a quietly militant coffee factory with baked treats, clientle that largely ignore...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd walked past the place many times but had never actually walked in, so I was shocked when I realized how big this place is: very big room in the back, with pool tables and a lot of seating...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now that Someday Cafe is a crepe joint - this is the best bet for a indie cup in Davis! I understand there is a little bit of hype and attitude, but it's pretty likely that if you smile at someone...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was warned of angry hipsters.I was warned of angry lesbians.Unfortunately, what I found was just descent expresso in the largest cafe I've ever seen. This place is huge, lots of comfy couches and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*Gasp*This is like, the best place ever.It's the space that makes it great, very spacious with TWO red pool tables, red diner-style booths, stools, couches... Fun things to discover like nuts and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the expanded space, the pool tables, the vibe and the new bigger menu. Teh best cafe in the Boston area especially with the comfy sofas at the back and the friendly staff.
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really cute little cafe in Davis Square, I really liked this place. It's a big Tufts hangout, clearly, which made me wonder why I never applied to Tufts. Great ambiance, aromatic teas and coffees and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
queer friendly, awesome art rotation, tasty sandwiches (I also love the hummus platter!), and good coffee. The staff, contrary to some of the reviews, are kind of unremarkable and provide speedy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE paying $72 for a soy latte.I LOVE snobby hipster baristi.I LOVE paying for wireless.I LOVE when there is no where to sit.This is totally my favorite place ever.Hey, they get one star for...
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I seriously dislike this cafe, I know there are people who swear it's the best in the area (especially since the Someday shut down) but I have gotten nothing but horrible attitudes from the people...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely has character, but I wish there were more seats! Good coffee and good sandwiches.
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good coffee, "interesting" crowd, independent store, but honestly, charging for internet? $5 an hour for wireless is just silly, i'll stick with S-bucks if i wanna hop on the laptop, or if not, just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why go to Starbucks when independently-owned Diesel is right across the street? The coffee is really good, plus, they have Toscanini's ice cream for when you really need an ice cream fix and the lines...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I noticed yesterday that the hours changed and they will no longer be open until midnight. They are closing now at 11:30. Diesel was a little too busy for me to actually do any reading, but I'm super...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love the diesel. In truth I still do, but we've setted into a "friends with benefits sort of arrangement. It was hot and heavy there for a while, going every day, rolling in to see who...
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dieezzz-el! Great coffee, a hipster scene for Boston, complete with two red felt pool tables! Very nice. They had a wide selection of chocolate chip cookies, regular, walnut, vegan, chewy, oatmeal....
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish they accepted cards! And thats why i didnt give them 5 stars. Other than that, i love this cafe. ok another disclaimer, the WIFI isnt free. The coffee is great, ample seating available....
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dare I say this is one of the top 3 coffee places I have ever visited? The sandwiches are delish, the coffee and drinks are perfect, staff seems cool and friendly (not too-cool-for-school) and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, there is something for everyone. It's a fun atmosphere, great coffee and coffee drinks, wifi internet, (which you have to pay for, but it is worth it.) The staff is friendly and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Why hasn't anyone mentioned the hot chocolate (aka Tuck's Turtle)?!?! I love love love this drink. Chocolate with caramel, hazelnut, and whipped cream, mmm. Prepare yourself for a large!This cafe...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't like this place. It's too, ya know, industrial. Yah, I get it, its called Diesel. I just prefer my coffee joints to have the cozy-tucked-in-the-corner feel, and this place makes me feel...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel easily wins for the best study space of any coffee shop in the Cambridge/Somerville area with an enormous amount of booths, tables, benches, and couches to accomodate many more coffeeshop goers...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2007
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The last 4 times I have gone there they have ran out of bread! Whether its been 5pm or 10pm, they have been out. All they have are salads and sandwiches, how can they not have bread. Usually they will...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great coffee!!! I'd rather support a local cafe than a giant chain....
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite local coffee shop, by far. I love the fact that they have two pool tables, and a photo booth. It is pretty fantastic. As far as food goes, I have only had the salads - which are...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite coffee place in the whole area. The coffee is good, the sandwiches are excellent, and the service folks are the generally some of the nicest people I've ever been served by. It...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome coffee shop with a great vibe.
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool atmosphere, tasty coffee & yummy sandwiches. It's been pretty loud and crowded when I've gone the last few times on weekends, so finding a seat has been impossible.
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Good:The drinks are great, the atmosphere and decor are awesome. You sit next to a garage door in the front of the cafe. Booths and pool tables in the back. Great place to hang out.The Bad:...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wonderfully energetic ambiance and fun for people watching. Or maybe it's fun for people who'd rather go table watching. Another crowded coffee place during the weekend, to the point that I'm waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel is a favorite for their atmosphere. There's always such a wide mix of people, unique feel for a coffee bar, choices between tables/booths/couches, pool tables, and either the feel of being...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The folks at the counter always seem more interested in chatting with each other and their hipster friends than tattoo-and-piercing-free me. Maybe I'd be able to comment on the food if they'd quit...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best coffee joint in the Boston/Cambridge... Love this place
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not sure what all these dudes are talking about. It's not pretentious, it's just awesomer than them. Diesel is a great place with very friendly people. It's effectively lesbian-run so there are...
yelp.com - user review - 12/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious coffee, wonderful place to hang out or sit and work. It's pretty large inside for a coffee shop, and has pool tables and board games. Unfortunately, it can also get crowded.Haven't tried the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel is always consistent with its food and service, and it's always packed on weekends. I love the big salads, especially the fifth salad, and they make a great Vietnamese coffee.It's a great place...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Best hot chocolate around.Someone said the attitude there sucks?I've only experienced utter friendliness. Maybe you get back what you give?Also, the pool tables were affordably...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel Cafe is an experience everyone should enjoy. Despite pricey sandwiches, the coffee is cheaper than starbucks and very very good. They have great little snack plates as well. Personally, I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart this place, and it is without a doubt my favorite coffee shop in the Boston area. You can drink your favorite caffeinated beverage, eat, and play pool. The coffee is good. It is open late....
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2006
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The northeast certainly lacks decent coffee, and Diesel-Cafe deserves credit for its part in attempting to rectify the problem by serving good coffee (last I checked they use Intelligentsia out of...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I cannot deal with the pretentious attitude in here.I try to go here to support the local business, but I just cannot take the rudeness anymore.They have raised their prices, and at this point, I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The service is excellent and usually relatively fast. The espresso drinks (lattes etc) are delicious and reasonably priced, for espresso drinks. One of their non-caffeinated specialties is the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for a date. Funky, orginial (what other cafe can you drink cafe, eat, and play pool?) and the crowd is oh so interesting. Cheap, and fun.
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can remember a time when the Diesel was a small local coffee shop where people sat and worked on their laptops and ate pastries.Those days are over: it's a three-ring circus now on most weekends,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great neighborhood hangout. The coffee is fabulous and the friendly barristas make the most beautifully thick foam on cappucinos that I've ever seen. I've yet to have a bad cup of coffee...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love the coffee and vegan pastries here. And I love the fact that they display work by local artists. The perfect place to come on the weekends when you're exploring Davis Square.
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cute place, one look from the outside makes you want to go in, but once your in you'll see its nothing special, food is ok and crowd is somewhat strange.....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It can be a bit of a stretch from waltham, especially if traffic is bad, but always feels worth it when I get there especailly since i always wind up exploring other places in the area. First the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely preferred to the Starbucks directly across the street. The coffee and bar drinks are great and there's a variety of places to sit - from diner style bar stools to booths to the more...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You should definitely go here instead of the Starbucks across the street! Their coffee drinks are always yummy and I love their wraps (the soups, cookies and sandwiches are worth the trip too.) Bring...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place always puts a smile on my face. The people are great and the food/drink are tasty.Whenever I am near Davis Square I make sure I go.And I'll always support my local coffee shop over the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
still i havent found that perfect cafe in the boston area. but this lil cafe is pretty close. great tasting coffee and good menu choices. probably my fav cafe in the boston area.
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2006
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... and they make the most beautifully thick foam on cappucinos that I've ever seen. I've yet to have a bad cup of coffee here, and unlike Starbucks, you can almost always grab a seat someplace. And you have...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/05/2006
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I love Diesel, they serve some of my favorite tea blends -- but my only complaint is that it is SO crowded. Anytime I try to meet a friend it's nearly impossible to get a seat. Students show up and ta...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/22/2006
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Everything is good here...if you can get a seat. Your best shots are early morning, midafternoon, and after 10pm. If the Someday is kind of a hippie townie spot, Diesel is all right angles and irony...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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Diesel Cafe has a great menu. They have a lot of unique drinks that the other local coffee shops don't serve, such as my favorite the chocolate chai. I have not eaten there, but their food also alwa...
judysbook.com - user review - 03/16/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'll give Diesel its props for it's good coffee, tasty sandwiches, delish hot chocolate and pool table, but the staff leaves me cold. I have found more often than not that they are not particularly...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I know a lot of people love Diesel to no end, but I have to say, it's just not my place. Already large and loud for a coffee shop, their recent expansion has given it a warehouse feel, bigger than...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best indie coffeeshop I've seen in the Boston area. Puts 1369 to shame just by virtue of space, and, really, what other coffeeshops proper are there around? I certainly haven't seen many, making...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of very few independent coffee houses in Cambridge/Somerville. Maybe I just haven't found the right places, but it seems like most people usually hit Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks, and Au Bon Pain for...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to spend hours upon hours reading and studying at Diesel when I was in college. Great atmosphere and comfortable seating good coffee and snacks = my favorite cafe in Davis Square (sorry...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great coffee, nice food variety, friendly staff. Even since they expanded it always seems to be crowded, but that's part of the fun!
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best-designed coffee shops I've been to in the US. The espresso is pretty good, and the milk-based drinks are very well done (I love the leaf-designs in the froth). But really it's Diesel's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
All I know is I went there once and got a drink that was simply 4 shots of espresso, no frills. Wish I could remember the name. Something along the line of Rocket Fuel. Anyhow, when I ordered it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
nicer staff than someday & starbucks, but for some reason their soy milk tastes a little funny to me. always an amusing assortment of livejournal mac using nerd types as well as genderqueer types....
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
interesting art on the walls, pool tables and bomb vietnamese coffee. i love that they have booths, too. i could never study in the library so i headed to diesel and bobbed to ani difranco while i...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My kinda coffee shop and my personal away-from-home hangout to read, write, study or just relax. A very eclectic crowd and the best brewed coffee in town. Lotsa GLBT types and the BAGLEY gang used...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2005
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I love this place. It has the feel of a bar type hang out, minus the obnoxious drunks. Some coffee shops give me the feeling that although they aren't starbucks, they're trying to be. Diesel is wonderfully...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel is hip. When I first moved to Somerville, my equally as hip friend, told me that I should try Diesel. He'd heard it was the place to be. Diesel didn't quite match up to its hype, but it is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a graduate student who needs to sit around and read for long periods or time... this place is perfect. they don't bother you, the music isn't loud, plenty of room. The staff are nice and friendly....
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is appreciated. I will second the border-line "too cool for school" assesment, but still-- the drinks are good, people don't bother you if you want to sit and read and nurse the same damn...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been to Diesel a few times, but it's always been a nice experience, especially the last time, I went on a Sunday afternoon and it wasn't crowded at all, and those who were there were just...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't frequented it enough to give it a 5 just yet- but so far I really enjoy it and look forward to a day when I can head down and sit by the open windows and drink good coffee and eat a homemade...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So the way I understand it, several years ago three women decided to open a coffee shop in Davis Square. I have to say I didn't have any great expectation, after all aren't they all kinda the same,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
it's a fun place to go when you want to sit around, and if you can get away with going and not buying anyhting go ahead. cool atmosphere but the crowd is on the 'too cool for school' side of the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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The decor is raw. Images of industry, mass production, and waste are sort of the theme. Plywood floors, tables made of junction boxes. The coffee is good. The lemon squares are too eggy for my ta...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/15/2005
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The food here was dee-lish. There are wraps, sandwiches, and lots of lite lunchy type foods. I had a veggie wrap with an Oddawalla smoothie and felt so healthy and good when finished. The atmosphere is so...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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Right across from Starbucks, Diesel is anything but corporate-looking. Most baristas are women in boys' outfits with body piercings and black boots, and the whole place has an "alternative" look. Wh...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/03/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I don't drink coffee and I love this place. Decent food, good tunes, cheap pool tables and a different vibe than that corporate crap called Starbucks. The new addition gurantees at least a seat....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm sorry, but this is just what all other coffee shops dream of being. With the new addition on the back, this place is now gigantic. We're talking lots of seating (although often completely full),...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Diesel Cafe is a great place to spend a lazy weekend afternoon. They have an unusual selection of drinks, sandwiches, and salads and the vibe is really cool - a great alternative to Starbucks! The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it CAN be difficult to get a table here, esp if you come during peak hours. But..it's totally worth it. It's a great little place to grab a strong cuppa joe and settle in for a while; you'll...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to this place for the first time tonite to meet with a local book group. I was amazed--it's so huge inside it's like never ending. I really loved the vibe--there are people typing on laptops,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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Diesel is a pretty hip and somewhat expensive cafe/coffee shop in Davis square that seems to be quite popular with the GLBT set. This place is remarkably large. Large enough that it could easily be transformed...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/12/2005
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Whatever, Diesel. Yeah, you make tasty sandwiches and I'll hit you up for espresso over the Starbucks across the street any day, but I could still do without your hefty price tags and whiny chick...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm at Diesel at least once a week. Their coffee is great, much tastier that Starbucks across the street, and I'm addicted to their bagels.It can be a bit noisy and intense. If I'm there to get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Support your local businesses! DO NOT go to Starbucks, walk across the street to Diesel. Nice chill coffee shop with great drinks and food, though the pastries aren't all that. Then again, I don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is remarkably large. Large enough that it could easily be transformed into a club. Try the raspberry lime rickey and the avocado salad and look for the board games cabinet. Nothing like...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a cool little.. no huge, coffee shop to hang out at. They have booths, tables, couches, and bar seating. Yet it always seems to get filled up. It's a really popular place with a large LGBT...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2005
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Diesel does a great job of serving delicious coffee at a fraction of the cost of its peer coffeshops, plus it is in a great spot for relaxing, people watching, shooting pool, studying, or whatever. They always...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/02/2005
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This cafe has the best quality espresso machine around and the baristas really make such good espresso drinks. I highly recommend this place to anyone!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/28/2005
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If you're into punk grrls and lesbians, let it all hang out here! Great menu selection of beverages, reasonably priced, cute, friendly servers and prime watching space from the front of the place. Lots of...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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Diesel is by far the best coffeehouse in Davis - both in terms of food, drink, and atmosphere. The quality of the coffee drinks is definitely better than Starbucks, and the wraps and salads are also delicious....
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2005
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Gets crowded and/or noisy at times, but still a nice place to hang out with your friends, gay or straight. The decor is funkier (in a good way) every time I visit. Winter has me looking forward to their hot...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/03/2004
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this place is great!!! the food is fresh and well-prepared down to each lettuce leaf. great value for ur $$$. and service is EXCELLENT, i've yet to have an experience that is underpar
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2004
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A great atmosphere and great food. A much better vegetarian selection than I am used to.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2002
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Everything from the service to the espresso is top notch here. Every chance I get, I head down there for a "Solid Six", which keeps me going all day. I took it for granted when I lived in Davis Square. Now I...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/27/2002
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The Diesel Cafe is a quiet, friendly caffeine and food providing establishment where the smell of coffee does not permeate the air. This quality allows people of all stripes (my friends don't drink coffee for...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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Diesel is an amazing mix of amazing coffee beverages and delicous food in a great atmosphere. In a world dominated by the Starbucks man it is so nice to have something real and not mass produced.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2002
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open late! its a great place to talk to friends, study, read or play pool! no lousy cheap donuts, no.....
tripadvisor.com - user review
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the newest entry in davis squareis coffeehouse sweepstakes is owned by three former employees of toscaniniis ice cream. presumably, they drank a lot of joe and did a lot of thinking at their old job, because...
gayot.com - user review
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hip coffeehouse ups your productivity...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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