Cafe on the Common

Offering inspired and organic fair trade coffee, quality lunch items, and in store from scratch baked goods!

8 / 10
110
ratings
  • Phone

    (781) 647-2456

  • Website

    cafeonthecommon.net

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    CafeOnTheCommon

  • Type

    Coffee Shop

Address

677 Main St (Common St) Waltham , MA 02451 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. Visa & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi Yes
Outdoor Seating Yes

Comments / 35


Keywords:

coffee scones free Wifi good for a quick meal lively great value desserts healthy food casual bird watching trendy tea sandwiches oatmeal raisin cookies books homemade food salads blueberries friendly staff hazelnut
Jaryn Wilcox

Their hearty sandwiches are awesome and I have yet to have a bad time here. The lattes and Mexican hot chocolate are yummy! Can get crowded and loud , but it's a staple of downtown waltham! Be patient!

Beth Budner

Very cozy & friendly staff here! The only minor change I'd recommend is possibly more gelato flavors (i.e. Hazelnut ) which I've been enjoying a lot since my Springboard Rome & Florence trip.

Kristine F.

The best homemade scones , the birdwatcher 's blend coffee is great, but I LOVE that you can get a pot of tea for practically pennies and watch the world go by!! Love it!

Ryan Clare

Lattes here are always made just right and the service is great. There are some great food choices as well . Cassie is the best employee by far, always so cheerful and energetic!

Francois Rejete

I loved the blueberry and banana scone , crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside

N Lurie

Has the look and feel of a great cafe , but it's not quite there. The Internet is pretty weak. All in all I like coming here once in a while to work, it's the only place you can do that in Waltham.

Jeremy Krantz

They have free Wi-Fi, good coffee and friendly service . Plenty of seating too. What else do you need?

Tamar Wallace

This is not a fast food coffee shop . This is gourmet coffee , fresh baked pastries , and made-to-order sandwiches , wraps and salads . You want something quick, go to DD or McDs.

Joe Russo

Very socially and environmentally conscious. Good coffee . Ice cream in season. Lots of healthy food options too.

colleen bradley-macarthur

Homemade quiche & specialty teas & coffee are a draw. Also a great place to let young children play with some books & toys .

Kaely G

Great fresh express sandwiches , good coffee , great service.

DayTripper Diva

Awesome location, cheaper and better than 'bucks. Nice baristos.

Theresa Irvine

Great quality coffee and free wifi ☕️

Debra Askanase

Free wifi . Medium roast coffee is killer! Best coffee in Waltham, hands down.

Tamar Wallace

Since you're in the area, stop by Studio Crossings @ 14 Spring Street. Great co-working space. Wi-fi and FREE coffee !

Tom

Wifi can be spotty. Outlets are loose and don't hold plugs well . Coffee & food are great!

Elizabeth Hassan

Everything is awesome, but sandwiches take FOREVER to make. Especially during the lunch rush.

Bobbie Carlton

Friday mornings from 8:30 to 10:00 is Innovation Breakfast in the side room. Join in and talk with other entrepreneurs & Innovators. See InnovationBreakfast.com for more info

Meghan McGee

Cute spot with fancy coffee

Erin Hire

Try their iced mochas ! Just as good as starbucks!

GlutenFreeKnitter

There is a wheat free oatmeal peanut butter bar that's good. But don't trust it if you're a very sensitive gluten free person.

Solange Pompee

I love the ginger peach tea

Jonathan Blair

Weird knock off La Marzocco, and average espresso . Worth trying if your nearby but don't go out of your way.

colleen bradley-macarthur

Pastries and cakes are pricey , worth the treat. They also sell ice cream seasonally.

D M

Cappuccino

Steve Quezada

Do try the Ring of Fire iced coffee . For a light lunch , the mixed green salad with a 7-grain roll are just right.

Lindsay Giardina

Chicken caesar wraps are amazing!

Tamar Wallace

Best oatmeal raisin cookies EVER! Also, spicy chicken burrito is delish!

Tamar Wallace

Fresh-from-the-oven blueberry lemon scones : HEAVEN.

Al S

Utilize the free Wi-Fi while consuming caffeine.

JJ H

Don't come expecting to get a full breakfast .

Briggs

4 dollar minimum on cards

Patrick Mulcahy

RING OF FIRE ! Finding Nemo coffee .

Kenzie Donovan

Latte just eh not worth the money

Philly Pat

It's like little mexico over here..

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