Revival Cafe+Kitchen

I came to revival on a Thursday afternoon, and it was pretty quiet. The inside was well designed and the staff was decent. My issue comes from the food and food quality. I ordered an iced matcha which is slightly sweeter than I prefer but otherwise good. The problem was with the chickpeasy salad. I was unaware that the salad came tossed with dressing, and before I took it from the hands of the person handing it to me, I asked if it was possible to get it remade, as the salad was drenched in dressing. He assured me that it would be able to be remade. 5 mins later, it was remade and was excited to try it. Much to my dismay when I removed the cover on the salad I was hit with a smell that wasn’t fresh and all of the toppings still had dressing on them with some looking like they’ve been rinsed. I am not sure if the person who remade the food didn’t think I would notice, but I notice food quality and presentation. If you zoom in, you can notice the poppy seed dressing still on the chickpeas, radish, and pickled onion. The cucumbers were soggy. I could not eat it. I didn’t approach the staff about this matter because there’s an obvious lack of concern for patrons health and proper food safety practices. The drink was okay. I wouldn’t eat here.

The salad was good but honestly I was concerned about their cleanliness. I went to go pick up my online order and while I was there I noticed that the matcha was in a large pitcher with no lid just sitting open on the counter. It didn't seem like they were making any other orders with it. I had ordered the matcha and decided to toss it because it didn't seem like sanitary storage. Also, it was a brown-green which just gave me the ick.

TL;DR: If you need a quick, healthy, and delicious meal and/or coffee, this is the place for you! Their prices are reasonable, their ingredients are fresh and yummy, and the staff very friendly. I've gotten a few meals here after starting to work in the area, and it's safe to say that in just a few weeks, they've won over my loyalty and I plan on being a regular. The staff are always laid back, friendly, and hard working here. Additionally, if you come in regularly, the staff will remember you and make you feel especially welcome, and they will work with you to get the coffee and/or food that makes you want to come back. I have a dietary restriction around pork and shellfish for religious reasons, and they are able to accommodate that with protein swaps and/or removals. They also have other food restrictions labeled like dairy free dishes, vegan dishes, dishes with soy, gluten-free stuff, nuts, and probably more. Their coffee is also delicious, with a focus on light roasts. I didn't used to like light roasts too much, but the way their lattes pair with the coffee and the good quality of the coffee itself has changed my mind on that. The batista is especially friendly and will work with you to help get the cup of coffee that you want and/or need! Overall, there's something for pretty much everyone here that wants a good coffee, breakfast, or lunch from a convenient location downtown.

I work in the building above Revival and have never had a bad experience with them! I recently had to cut gluten from my diet and thought I was never going to enjoy their food again... until today! The gluten free bread option is AMAZING and didn't feel like I was missing out on anything in quality or flavor that I have come to love from Revival. 10/10, will order again!

Really excellent lattes, per usual. Love that they have a few vegan menu options (low-key wish they had more) but I'll take what I can get. We got their Sweet Potato Sandwich on whole wheat bread, and it was delicious. Good combo of sweet and savory with the apples and vinaigrette, I think it could use a little more tang to offset the sweetness, like pickles or something, but it was great.

Quaint breakfast cafe with a great selection of breakfast items for everyone. Everything tasted fresh and homemade.

Quaint little cafe tucked away on newbury street. Has some nice patio/street seating overlooking pedestrians. Coffee is decent along with some of the lunch sandwiches and salads. However, nothing really blew me away in terms of taste. A really cool cafe to visit - they have tons of indoor seating as well with good ventilation. Highly recommend to visit or to pop in if you want a quick bite to eat.

I haven’t had this sandwich since 1year ago! It was so delicious! Revival Cafe + Kitchen Staff thank you so much for coking the bacon as requested! The sandwich was so tasty fresh egg and biscuit cooked perfectly so moist inside and golden on the outside! This breakfast sandwich is phenomenon!!!!! You make a GREAT breakfast sandwich! The bacon was crispy not burnt and a good balance with the cheese and egg what a great taste!

We were staying at the nearby Hyatt Centric hotel and decided to give this place a try on a rainy morning. Service was helpful and quick during our first visit. We opted for two of the cashier's favorite breakfast sandwiches, the bagelicious bagel sandwich and the salt and pepper breakfast biscuit sandwich. Both were very tasty. We also had two iced coffees. The restaurant is very spacious with plenty of seating for many guests. The decor is also artsy and fun.

Excellent breakfast, located nearby our hotel at the Hyatt Centric. Excellent sandwiches on bagels for biscuits, creatively prepared heels, pastries and coffee. Excellent and friendly service. Very reasonable pricing and a trendy vibe

I'm so happy that Revival is in downtown crossing after a sudden shutter of their newbury st location. They have the best Asiago bagels and pretty great lattes.

great coffee and great breakfast! People are nice there and always willing to answer questions