Circus Cooperative Cafe Is a Great Harvard Square Coffee Shop | Eater Boston

"Truly a cozy coffee shop a little outside Harvard Square, this worker-owned, community-minded spot serves coffee, tea, espresso drinks, and a full menu of breakfast and lunch sandwiches, partnering with local outfits like MEM Tea, A&J King Artisan Bakers, and Curio Coffee so you can sip a warm brew while giving back to the community. The maple miso latte ($5.50) blends a seasonal New England favorite with umami for those who prefer their drinks not too sweet; the jam-packed Trapeze breakfast burrito ($13) stuffs a flour tortilla with scrambled eggs, cheddar, pork sausage, onion, shredded potato, and Cholula hot sauce, with a vegan version available; and for a matcha alternative, the rooibos latte ($4.50) delivers a woodier, nuttier profile and can be paired with any milk and syrups, including the maple miso. It’s a popular hangout where seats fill fast, so come early to claim one of two cozy couches—perfect for reading, catching up with friends, or diving into the many board games—or grab a cafe table, and don’t miss the pastries from Lionheart Confections, which sell out quickly, including almond croissants, kouign aman, vegan muffins, and gluten-free miniature donuts." - Celina Colby