VESTER Cambridge

Terrible. How can you not make a bacon egg and cheese as a breakfast place. Everything was outside the croissant and I had to cut it myself. Took 15 minutes to prepare. Not worth the time or money.

Consistently good coffee. Friendly staff. Stopped in VESTER randomly and it’s now become my go-to spot. They pull great espresso and they do it consistently. They’re also very nice and welcoming. Food is good too!

A busy cafe for office workers and students. I came here for lunch during typical lunch rush hour. It was a busy place with almost every chair full. If you’re coming for lunch, either come early or get to go. I got the veggie breakfast burrito. I really liked the texture of the eggs. They were so soft! The avocado added some smoothness, and the tomatoes had a nice crunch. The dill was a nice surprise that added depth to the burrito. Overall, a very tasty breakfast burrito with lots of healthy, fresh ingredients. I also got a lemon square as a treat. The lemon filling tasted a bit artificial, but the top and bottom were perfectly crisp.

A popular local cafe with amazing toasted sourdough sandwiches. Recently took a visit to try their signature tuna melt sandwich and the vanilla bean latte. The place was already crowded before lunch time, but I was still able to get everything within five minutes. As mentioned by some other reviewers, the sandwich was shockingly delicious. The crunchiness of the sourdough was absolutely on point, and it made me reconsider my preference on sandwich breads. The portion was a bit small for the price, but it was still a satisfying lunch with some potato crisps on the side. The vanilla latte was a little too sweet for my taste, but I enjoyed it nonetheless. Will definitely be back to try more of their toasts and sandwich menus.

So obsessed with Vester- easily my favorite coffee shop in Boston. Checks all the boxes- friendly staff, amazing food and coffee, cool clean atmosphere. Food is SO fresh, and you can tell it’s made with care. Not just some random assortment of ingredients. I love their sandwiches and their breakfast burrito is SOO good. I order an oat cookie butter latte just 1/2 sweet. Also as someone who loves to work from coffee shops, I will come for breakfast and stay through lunch bc it’s just THAT good!

Really enjoyed the Green Goddess and Turkey sandwiches! Everything tastes super fresh. The Strawberry Cloud Matcha is a go to order too

This is an amazing cafe! As a non coffee drinker I love the extensive list of matcha & other tea latte type drinks. The food is delicious too.

Wednesday, April 13, 2022 Got the cappuccino again, and had them add a bit of white chocolate to it, since they were out of regular chocolate. It was great! Really nice interior space for sitting at a shared open table or little tables or counter around the edges. Really interesting array of danish inspired food and a nice sign on the wall explaining their danish inspiration. Bummed that there’s no evident place to recycle cans though. Tuesday, November 9, 2021 Mocha review: their lattes are 12 ounces, and their cappuccinos are 8 ounce in a 12 ounce cup. So I ordered a cappuccino with a bit of chocolate added, and it was excellent. They tout their Danish inspirations, and it shows in the details of the food and the decor inside, though it is subtle. I brought home the raspberry tart to share after dinner, and it was tasty crunchy and fruity wonderful. At lunchtime on a workday most of the tables were occupied and there was a nice buzz. But not too crowded. There’s an indoor passageway between them and their Asian dumpling neighbor restaurant. Though that restaurant didn’t seem to be open the day I was there.

Vester is my favorite cafe in Cambridge, maybe my favorite cafe ever. Their matcha is better quality than any other coffee shop I've found. I love the coco ube matcha and the regular matcha latte as well. Their coffee drinks are great too, although they skew towards being very sweet, so if you're not a fan of that you might want to ask them for it less sweet! My favorite foods here are the avocado toast and the veggie breakfast burrito. I don't know how, but they manage to get perfectly ripe avocado 95% of the time, which in Massachusetts is a feat. The black salt and the fresh herbs/lemon zest really elevates this avocado toast above others. The veggie breakfast burrito comes in a soft flour tortilla, and the scrambled eggs are light and fluffy. I highly recommend grabbing some of the little hot sauce packets they have to put on the burrito! I've also catered from here for large work events, and they were timely and easy to communicate with. Vester is truly a Cambridge gem--not to mention, they caffeinate most of the Kendall Square area, and it's a great place to do some famous scientist-spotting.

Food: Turkey goddess sandwich was solid, good portion too! Iced spiced chai was ok ish but I was just craving an iced drink. Service: Food was really fast. Ambiance: In a very modern area of town. Tables could've been wiped down for sure, but the bathrooms were pretty clean.

fast service (got my latte in less than 3 min), average prices- $5 for a small (16oz) and $5.50 for a large (24 oz). they have unique flavors! and boba! was thinking about that coco ube syrup (.50 additional) but ended up skipping on it this time. nice open space with large windows :-)

The seatings are spacious and comfortable, and that's the major reason that I go there. However, the drinks I had were disappointing - the matcha latte did not have a prominent matcha taste, and the lavender latte tasted like a pungent scented liquid soap The menu on the wall does not have prices. After I paid for the latte and saw the total price ($7), I asked the barista softly and respectfully "btw was there an extra charge for the oat milk" and she got really offended and impatient. I didn't mean to offend anyone and I just wanted to have clarification since the price was not marked. And to be respectful, I even asked after I paid. This place has best seating compared to other coffee shops in this region, but I didn't like the coffee and I had an awkward and somewhat incorrect experience

I found out about Vester from looking up places to do work and it really stood out to me! They not only have a great selection of drinks especially different types of matcha (the Ube and pistachio ones are so fun and flavorful), but also a wide range of food! I got their prosciutto mozzarella sandwich which was pretty good but the bread was a little dry. Not bad though! The interior is beautiful and I love that there's so many places to sit. Something to note, though, is that there's not a ton of outlets and you may have to move around a little but definitely doable!

What an interesting coffee shop tucked away next to Kendall Square. To start off, this place is huge. The rooms go on and on, and there are so many tables and seats for people to order food and coffee and then get some work done. The menu is pretty extensive and I opted for the breakfast sandwich on sourdough. The food was pretty average for a coffee shop. But again, the major selling point is the wonderful ambience and plentiful seat choices.

The vibe is cool but the customer service from the lady with orange/red hair was unacceptable. She had such a bad attitude and very rude for no reason. Will not be going back just because of her. Food was cold coffee over priced. Not worth. Avoid if u can

Got the turkey green goddess sandwich and it was pretty solid. It was filling and there was a good amount of avocado and turkey. The bread was nicely crisp too There's plenty of seating inside and it's a very sleek area with fun music playing Went for a late lunch so service was pretty quick too Their dirty matcha with white chocolate was also really great and a nice smooth flavor of matcha espresso and chocolate without being too sweet

Cafe is cute. Store closed super early. Told us food wasn't available. Coffee only available. Flat white and a Madagascar latte. Both were ok. Flat white wasn't strong enough. Latte had a stronger milk flavor than anything. Espresso was a bit weak.

This place is a chic hip community, when you walk in there a board that show you what they offer and a menu to see all the food options they have. The staff is very friendly and quick when ordering. Watching their barista I can automatically see they truly care and detail are what they pride on when crafting their customer drinks

Overall happy with my first visit to Vester. The ambiance is a little rough around the edges since it seems they are undergoing renovations at the moment but there are still some decently cozy nooks and crannies to find seating in if it's not too busy. You order up at the counter. Lots of fun and unique toast/sandwich offerings. They gave me a number to put on my table and said they would bring the food out but instead they called out my name and I went and got it. Not a big deal at all, just a little confusing. I ordered the fig and ricotta toast. There wasn't a description on the menu on the wall but it appeared to be ricotta, arugula, figs, honey, balsamic, and pumpkin seeds on sourdough. Very yummy! I thought the honey pushed it a little over the top sweetness-wise but that's just me being more of a savory than a sweet girl. I got the cappuccino to drink which was fine. Not the best I've had but far from the worst. Will be back!

Cute cafe that's perfect for studying! In terms of menu, their drinks are all fantastic and the lunch options are about what you'd expect from a modern cafe (avocado toast, smoked salmon + egg toast, etc.) Pricing is reasonable. My favorite was their Cookie Butter Latte - it was very sweet, but the cookie butter flavoring was delicious and paired well with almond milk. Their avocado toast has all your favorite things: smoked salmon, avocado, poached egg & capers. Not to mention the sourdough base was delicious, I could eat this Avocado Toast everyday. Service was great too, the barista even gave us a fruit cup at the end of the day which was much appreciated :)

Came here around 2:15pm on a Wednesday and it was super busy. There's a variety of seating within the relatively small space. I really like the openness of the tall windows and ceiling. I ordered one of the seasonal specials, the Lavender Haze with oat milk. It was really tasty and didn't take long to prepare. You order at the counter and they'll call your name once your drink is ready. If you order food, they'll give you a number and bring your order to the table. While I didn't spend too long there, it seems like a good place to catch up with a friend, or read a book. Not sure about the outlet situation so I can't say if it's a good place to do work.

Great café with the nicest baristas! I got a matcha (24oz) with lavender. Matcha is great, tastes like ceremonial matcha. Great for studying, though I was just visiting MIT.

Highly highly recommend the signature avocado toast- simple but super flavorful. Interior of the cafe is really nice and spacious and clean, and service is friendly. My only complaint is that there are almost no vegan food menu items aside from the avo toast.

Starting with the positives, Vester always has the best variety of seasonal drinks. Every time I go, there's something new on the menu I have to try. Also, I'm a big fan of the Scandinavian decor and the woods chosen--super aesthetic! While the interior was neatly decorated, it's not the best place to get work done. There's a lack of direct lighting, with very few overhead lights. Most of the seats are bar stools, uncomfy to sit on for a long period of time, and they are all packed close together. And lastly, I'm not sure if I just went on a bad day, but the inside of the store felt as cold as it did outside (50 deg F). I ordered the lavender haze, a matcha latte with lavender syrup. Vester's lavender syrup is amazing, and I definitely got a strong whiff of that in my drink. The matcha flavor wasn't as strong, though. My drink had a large chunk of matcha sitting at the bottom, which was unpleasant--I ended up spending a few minutes scraping the bottom with my straw to mix it fully in. In terms of a "Vester price index", I was surprised this only came out to $5.88 after tax--Vester's known for rather expensive drinks.

I went to Vester Cafe located on 73 Ames St, Cambridge, MA with my mom last Friday for a nice breakfast! This minority, female owned, cafe features an awesome selection of breakfast items and delicious coffee drinks. For drinks we had the matcha latte with strawberry cloud and the red velvet iced latte special with espresso white chocolate, and vanilla bean cloud. These drinks were delicious! For breakfast specific items we had their signature avocado toast which had fresh chives, lemon , black salt and olive oil. We also had their Asian Salmon Salad which contained crisp mixes greens, fresh radish, edamame beans, smoked salmon and honey ginger dressing. For more lunch specific items we had the vegan quinoa wrap which had homemade sweet and savory tomato jam, hummus, greens, avocado, tomato, and a balsamic drizzle. Finally, we had the turkey and brie sandwich which had honey roasted turkey, arugula, bacon , triple creme brie, mayo and fig jam on sourdough. My personal favorites were the matcha latte and the avocado toast! (A whole lot of green there I know but tasted delicious). Affordability: 7/10 Ambiance: 4/10 Food: 7/10

Great drinks, tried the Pumpkin Chai Latte (and drank it super fast)! I was not a huge fan of the sandwiches, especially for the price they're at. I got a turkey sandwich that was still pretty cold with cheese unmelted for a bit more than $16. Sandwich was definitely not worth the price. Would come here for drinks only in the future.

A fantastic cafe and addition to the Cambridge area! The seating arrangement is a little weird though. They don't seem to be fully optimizing the space that was previously used for Dumpling Daughter. The toasts are great. I love the extra touch of chives and lemon zest on top. I've been coming here everyday for breakfast lately. The Hong Kong milk tea and yinyang (which is supposed to be HK milk tea + coffee) though is not it. I like that it's an option, but if you're Cantonese, you can tell this is not HK milk tea just by the color of it. There's no black tea flavor (typically supposed to be a strong Ceylon tea) and it's mainly milk. I like that you can add lavender to it, but they'd be better off calling it lavender milk tea as to not fool anyone who's actually looking for a HK milk tea or yinyang.

3.5 stars! I went with a friend for lunch during the week. The atmosphere is pretty cool and the staff are very nice. I got the buttermilk chicken ad avocado wrap. I wish the wrap had more sauce, but for the price it wasn't bad.

Visited on a Saturday morning and the place was busy but not packed. Tried the matcha strawberry cloud drink and the VESTER tuna melt. Both were absolutely amazing! The matcha was mixed nicely and the strawberry cream added a nice hint of sweetness to balance out the bitterness of the matcha. The tuna melt included perfectly toasted sourdough and nicely melted cheese. Staff were attentive and the place was clean. Very satisfied with my experience and look forward to trying more items on the menu!

A go-to for me whenever I am in Kendall Square! They have lots of unique drinks, seasonal flavors, and a variety of breakfast and lunch foods. I always order the hot honey grilled cheese with chicken and a strawberry matcha cloud latte. It does get busier during lunch time and it can be difficult to find a table but ordering to go is fast and easy.

Vester has been around for many years by this point, since taking over the location of the excellent Ames St. Cafe. I've not had reason to come here too often, and so have held off judgment. However, my visit here this week has left me considerably disappointed. This is not a food or coffee review. You can find this elsewhere. This is specifically a wine review. I've known for years that Vester tries to be a European style cafe, serving both beer and wine. For many years, it seems that was successful. They still advertise beer and wine selections - though an actual menu is conspicuously absent. Furthermore, they offer private events with "one of Vester's ... certified sommeliers." So seems like ordering beer or wine should be fine. Alas, no. On inquiring about beer, I was informed they only had Stella. I finally went with the "white" option, which $12 and a 10-minute search for the corkscrew later yielded me a room temperature glass of white wine. The only reason this is not a one-star review is because the staff graciously refunded the cost of the wine when I pointed out that this was not acceptable. I don't know how business at Vester is doing, but failing on the high-margin sales of beer and wine is not a good sign.

There was a hair on my chips (see pic) :( I feel like this place will eat your wallet before you get a chance to fill your stomach-- it is quite pricey. I tried the turkey and brie sandwich ($14) which was pretty sweet overall due to the fig jam. The sourdough bread was toasted and crispy on the outside but a little greasy. As I mentioned above, the homemade chips on the side are so homemade that they cooked a hair into them... I also got to try the croque madame ($14). This sandwich was also on toasted sourdough bread with a super melty, smoky, cheesy inside. The iced matcha latte ($4.50 small) was pretty standard and tasty. Prepare to pay an extra $1 for oatmilk! I liked both sandwiches but felt that I could be receiving something of better quality (less grease, less hair) for the price.

Vester is very cute and has a fun menu! I spent a few hours working here on a Friday afternoon. There's not a ton of seating but we were able to find seats. Excellent specials (we tried several of their summer specials: the ube cloud matcha latte, strawberry cloud matcha latte, and iced oreo latte were all incredibly delicious and unique) and tasty sandwiches. It's similarly priced to other Boston-area cafes (meaning sandwiches in the $10-15 range). If you're looking for a slightly pretentious but very fun, tasty, and pleasant cafe, Vester is a great option.

This was my first visit to Vester and I'm so glad I went! A small space w yummy food -- looking forward to coming back and sampling more of the menu. I appreciate that this is a woman- and POC-owned business too! My partner and I ordered the following for Saturday lunch takeout: turkey and brie sandwich, truffle turkey club sandwich, ube rice krispy treat, and iced Hong Kong milk tea w lavender -- TASTE: 4/5 - I really enjoyed my sandwich; you can't go wrong w a bacon-brie-fig jam combo! And the milk tea w lavender was perfect, I could definitely see myself getting this regularly. I do wish that the truffle flavor came through more in the club sandwich, along w the ube in the rice krispy treat TEXTURE: 4/5 - the sourdough bread and potato crisps had a nice crunch! PRICE: 3/5 - I expected the sandwiches to run closer to $10-12 SERVING SIZE: 3/5 - satisfactory size for lunch, but wish we had more! SERVICE: 4/5 - the woman at the register was helpful and attentive, and our order came out in about ten minutes ATMOSPHERE: 4/5 - the decor is simple and classy w Scandi vibes (side note: looking forward to the shared space, Dumpling Daughter, opening too!) PARKING: 4/5 - several metered spots were available, and we snagged one on the next block

Decent food but they haven't figured out how to do online ordering correctly. They moved the pick up area to the dining room, which is where they're busy working on catering orders in the morning, and they don't actually put your food anywhere accessible. They also don't use Toast's feature of telling you when the food is ready. I finally had to get someone and point to my food on the shelf in the kitchen and by then it had been sitting for 10 minutes and was cold.

Loved the drinks! I had the smoked salmon toast and the eggs were over cooked for my taste. The menu had great options for unique drinks so still worth checking out.

Cafe is super cute. Service is good. Drinks look cute but aren't good. Coffee IS NOT good. They had to remake mine 3 times and it still wasn't good. The cookies here are amazing! Food isn't great, better off getting it somewhere else. Also read your signs when you come to this place. For more of the conservative folks, this isn't the place to put your money. When I was there, some of my money from the things I bought proceeds to those women who need an abortion. So basically funding an abortion.

Vester is an elevated cafe. The food is really great. The bread on their avocado toast is toasted and a great texture, it's not soggy. I also got their B.L.A.T. wrap, but made it a sandwich. The sauce was delicious! I wish there was a Vester by where I live on the west coast. I'd go all the time.

A nice coffee shop in Kendall with some decent food options! Came here for a quick brunch on a weekend and it wasn't too crowded - they have a few menus at the front including one for drinks, sandwiches, and some pastries by the counter. I ordered a strawberry matcha cloud and a caprese sandwhich. The matcha drink was good, though the strawberry foam reminded me of strawberry yogurt flavor (would have been nice if it were more fresh). The sandwhich was great too but perhaps had a little too much balsamic dressing (to the point of making it a little too sour). Service was friendly and efficient!

My toast was really good! Everything tasted fresh. The portions were very small and you need like 2-3 things on the menu to fill you up. I also got a Rice Krispie treat and it was a little hard but still good. I love that it's influenced by a neighborhood in Copenhagen.

My first time here and when I saw the food choices on the menu they all looked very delicious. The croissant I got was very fluffy, light and delicious. We got a vanilla and lavender latte and they were both very delicious. I would definitely come back for the coffee. However, I think the prices were very overpriced

Food is tasty, but it's pricy for portion size. I got the turkey+brie sandwich for $15 and it was great but definitely can get everything at Whole Foods for about the same price and make your own

Great atmosphere and great service! I happily come here every morning before work and usually get a matcha latte. The baristas are quick and always smiling.

Everyone I know raves about Vester. I finally went and it was a HUGE letdown. The place was bustling for lunch. Long line & basically no seating. Service was fast & friendly tho. I ordered the chicken salad sandwich, and I usually love chicken salad. But this one was soo disappointing. It was falling apart--I got mayo all over my hands :(. The chicken salad itself didn't have any flavor, but I liked the hot honey aioli. The bread was too toasted & didn't mesh well with the liquidy filling. The chips on the side were fine, nothing special. At $12 (they've upped their prices), the sandwich was pretty small and wayyyy overpriced. Go to Flour instead for filling & much tastier sandwiches.

Vester is an absolute GEM! I go to Vester Southie at least 3 times a week and can't get enough of the cookie butter latte. The staff there is unmatched and the vibes are immaculate, always! You wont be disappointed at Vester!

Nothing special, despite other postings. To each their own. To start, we ordered a coffee and a chai latte, and both had little to no flavor and extremely watered down. Perhaps the other specialty drinks are better? But idk...considering the basic of drinks were subpar. For brunch, we ordered the croissant prosciutto with poached egg, and the avocado toast. Both dishes came out cold and unseasoned (not even a little bit of salt and pepper). Random note, noticed food packaging from Costco in their kitchen lol. Overpriced for what you get and the lack of flavor.

They just dropped a new pumpkin latte, and it tastes amazing. I would highly tout their customer service. I got the chance to strike up a conversation with some of them, and I could tell how much they cared for the service of their customers. This is a business that really prioritizes the customer. Beyond that, the cafe is very cute and has a great atmosphere to work in. I will be coming back to try more of the drinks and menu items.

overall, vester has really unique food and coffee but is definitely way overpriced for a college student's budget and although everything is really yummy, cannot justify coming here often price wise the avocado toast was really good and the lemon zest adds such a unique twist! my favorite part was the bread- it was sooo toasty and crispy. this is a bit nitpicky but I did think there was a bit too much oil soaked in the toast for my preferences such that I didn't feel amazing after. the lavender latte with oatmilk is also a must! I should've got the 16 ounce instead of the 20 ounce though since it was a bit heavy. the first sip was really heavenly, but drinking the whole thing was a bit much. overall though, definitely recommend for a try! just don't know if I will come here extremely often because of the price point :/

Excellent lavender latte; rich and delicious . Highly recommended when in Cambridge.

This sandwich was deliciousssss It's usually made with brioche but they ran out so I got it on a croissant. The cheese was perfectly melty and the egg perfectly runny. The slightly sweet matcha latte was a perfect balance to the salty sandwich. Would go again!

Loved the waffle sandwich and avocado toast. Quick, easy, delicious and reasonably priced.

I came here before my doctor's appointment with hopes to have a quick bite and a delicious coffee. I ordered a cortado with oat milk and a kale salad (that comes with bacon). The salad was good- although I will say it was very basic which was surprising for this cafe. The cortado was delicious. I enjoyed the coffee quality a lot. I thought the cafe presentation was beautiful and the fancy idea to pour out glasses of waters for customers was thoughtful. The service was pleasant and friendly. I also did enjoy the interesting biotech conversations I was overheating near me. Since this cafe is right in the biotech center of Cambridge, this cafe is probably a regular hangout for workers and makes for a decent people watching spot haha I would come back here for a quick coffee and potential pastry if I was in the neighborhood. But, it is nothing I would go out of my way for.

It's packed and the staff are rude. It seems they just assume they can be rude because people will come in anyway because of the location. Take a few more steps and go to a place with more pleasant service.

Great new addition to Cambridge! Atmosphere: Cute and trendy coffee shop/cafe, with a separate back room for if you want to get some work done or meet up with friends. Service: Friendly and attentive! I was able to score some free chocolate chip bread pudding during one of my visits. Food: Great selection of drinks and unique sandwiches. Prices are slightly expensive but comparable to other Cambridge cafes in the area, so it doesn't make a huge difference. I've tried their lattes and Turkey (sub Tempeh) sandwiches, which were both delicious! I also tried a sip of their Chai Latte, which I'm definitely going to get on my next visit. I'm excited to come back and explore more of their menu, especially their famed grilled cheese sandwich!

Sad that this was underwhelming. Hoping it was an off day bc the menu concepts and ideas are so good. Execution is where the downfall is. Drinks: The iced ube Hong Kong milk tea was good! We enjoyed that with whole milk. Would have loved a bit more ube taste. We also tried the iced Fruit Pebble Matcha with oat milk and that tasted like literal cereal water. I wish the matcha was stronger bc I felt like I couldn't taste it at all, my gf said she tasted a hint. Food: We tried the Brussel salad sandwich which was actually pretty good! Dressing was flavorful. Interesting concept but actually a lot better than we imagined. We also had the prosciutto di Parma which would have been delish but the construction of the sandwich felt careless. Mozzarella chunks were unevenly cut and shoved in between balls of prosciutto and randomly sliced tomato. The glaze was so good and I wanted more of it but there was only glaze on the top. Eating it as a sandwich meant taking bites of bread and only tomato or bread and only prosciutto. I ended up taking it apart and layering it myself. The bread was the star for the sandwiches. Crisp and fresh baguettes! Both sandwiches came with homemade chips. I also got the ube Rice Krispie. When I asked about it, the girl behind the register said it was an ube Coconut Rice Krispie which sounded delish but when I received it it was actually not coconut but Oreo topped. It was fine. It was soft but tasted like a regular home made Krispie. Barely picked up on the ube. Overall, ingredients were fresh and good quality but it is pricey.

If you enjoy FIKA in New York, then you'll probably find a place in your heart for Vester, also boasting Scandinavian roots. The cortado is my favorite in Cambridge other than at Curio, and the avocado toast with lemon zest is light yet refreshing. Not a huge fan of their HK milk tea, however, which was too foamy and lacked the thick sweetness of the traditional versions you can get in Chinatown (for a fraction of the price).

Cute place with wide variety of food and drink options. Service is fast and friendly. Good for working if you don't mind music. I thought everything was just fine but I also forgot to say my usual modifications.