Broadsheet Coffee Roasters — Restaurant in Cambridge

Came here with 4 other friends around 12:30 on a Saturday. This place isn't too big (maybe 30 or so seats) and there weren't many tables available so we had to split up after waiting a bit.

SETTING: Very cute with modern wooden tables; a great place to share a meal or coffee with friends. Lots of natural light.

SERVICE: Very friendly and attentive. No complaints.

FOOD: The menu has typical coffee house options (i.e. classic breakfast sandwich, oatmeal) but it has a middle eastern influence (shakshuka, halloumi, halva, hummus etc.).

I opted for the Levant Breakfast Plate which had a variety of elements (see picture below). At first, when it came, I was a little disappointed because of the lack of protein (I should have known better) but it ended up being delicious. The beet hummus was sweet. The labne spread with the zaatar spices was amazing to dip bread in, the halloumi cheese was rich, and avocado is avocado. Definitely a great way to taste a bunch of middle eastern flavors.

I also got a Hibiscus Honey Scone...just think about how yummy that sounds and it's better than that. The outside was crunchy and the inside was dense and soft. It was sweet but not too sweet. My friends who I shared it with kept sneaking bites so I had to keep an eye on them.

I also got a taste of my friend's shakshuka. We had just gone to Tatte the day prior and what I will say is that this shakshuka was thicker (less watery) and spicier but the tomatoes tasted less fresh than Tatte. The Tatte bread is also way better but they gave you more bread here. Sounds like a couple of options for a shakshuka taste-off.

I really want to come back and try the Toasted Oatmeal and the Stuffed French Toast. Those looked delicious too.

Tip: Don't come in a big...

Update: Broadsheet has introduced even more delicious beans since my last review. Not enough place to write them all but if you have a chance try Wilton Benitez - Single Variety Typica. You will taste all the advertised tastes notes including basil, strawberry, and mango. Simply the most felt coffee I’ve ever had.

My go to roaster for craft beans. You’ll see many single cup pics in reviews; but for me it’s their rich bags of delicious beans. My current favorite is the Las Perlitas with grape and apricot taste notes. They also have a delicious decaf made with water processing. The neighborhood is also very walking friendly with parking around. They have also few seats outside to enjoy. Overall, you have to try their craft beans. They are just unbelievable.

One little note; unlike other great roasters I’ve been in mid, Midwest, and south of the country, they don’t offer a free cup when you buy their beans. It would be a nice gesture to their royal and new customers buying bags of somewhat at higher price range (I admit good coffee is expensive and it is worth the price). Just a little kindness would mean...

A person who's been working in the coffee industry for a long time recommended this place to me and she was right!

I really liked the coffee very much. The preparation was solid as well as the cup they used. I mention this last thing because it happened to me that I went to another coffee place and they ruined their good coffee by serving it on a paper cup, even when I didn't order it to go.

The place was busy but I was able to find a spot at a shared table next to the window.

Maybe it's too busy for me to stay there to work with my laptop but I saw some people doing that without a problem.

My only complaint is that I first bought coffee and left a generous tip, but after finishing my coffee I got a hoodie from their merch corner and, when I paid for it, I of course didn't leave any tip because I was just paying the hoodie I brought myself to the register but still got an unfriendly look from the person there, even when she was the same person that took my coffee order that...