Jadu
Cafe · Jamaica Plain
767 Centre St, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130, USA
Highlights
Coffee shop by day, wine bar by night, with unique food
Coffee shop by day, wine bar by night, with unique food
"Find velvety cappuccinos and creamy cups of chai at Jadu, a Jamaica Plain newcomer that drew crowds of cafegoers from the instant it opened last December. Owned by Maya Mukhopadhaya, Jadu — which means “magic” in Hindi — serves up Counter Culture coffee, masala chai from Boston-based Madhrasi Chai, and a rotating cast of fun seasonal drinks like a savory-sweet rosemary honey cortado and a cardamom and clove latte. On the food side, there’s a full breakfast and lunch menu with sandwiches, bowls, and toasts to snack on, plus pastries supplied by nearby nut-free bakery Lavender Bee Baking Co." - Erika Adams
"A newcomer in Jamaica Plain that was named among the first 37 recipients of the city’s new, free liquor licenses, part of the initial batch that included primarily zip-code-restricted licenses alongside a small number of Oak Square and community-space awards." - Erika Adams
"The name means "magic" in Hindi, and that cheery feeling describes this Jamaica Plain spot that operates as a coffee shop by day and is planned to become a wine bar at night. Owner Maya Mukhopadhaya serves Counter Culture coffee, tea, and masala chai from Boston-based Madhrasi Chai, plus sodas during the day alongside pastries from Lavender Bee Baking Co., a peanut and tree nut-free bakery in JP. There's a made-to-order food menu for breakfast and lunch, including a breakfast sandwich with a jammy egg, cheddar, and arugula on focaccia amped up with Calabrian chili butter, and a soul-warming bowl of brothy beans and greens. The project was born out of a series of wine-focused pop-ups Mukhopadhaya did in partnership with Gabrielle Malina (who continues to run First Crush wine pop-ups), and that collaborative, wine-forward spirit is embedded in the new shop. Mukhopadhaya aims to open the nighttime wine-bar service starting in mid-2025." - Erika Adams
"Jadu is a fun wine pop-up run by friends Gabrielle Malina and Maya Mukhopadhyaya whose community-focused approach introduces wines from lesser-known regions and makes wine less intimidating; after launching in Somerville they’ve branched out to wine dinners at Third Cliff, and their pop-ups sell out fast, so subscribe to their mailing list or follow them on Instagram." - Erika Adams
A JP day-to-night café that turns into a wine bar with globally minded small plates. Spotlighted by Boston Magazine and the Boston Globe, it champions thoughtful selections from Croatia to the Caucasus in a true neighborhood setting.
