Diesel Cafe,

257 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144, United States

"Nice big space with plenty of pastry options, bagels, sandwiches, and drinks. The prices are pretty steep for the size of the sandwiches however so putting 4 stars for the food. I wish they did discount refills on drip coffee in house. The coffee was good! Staff was very friendly and it was nice to feel like there was room to spread out from other folks. The molasses cookie was delicious!"

"I go for the coffee, Intelligentsia brand, which is pretty good quality. Their foods are good too. I don't often dine in anymore. Having been a patron for several years, today's Diesel atmosphere is a bit more frenetic than I enjoy. On any given weekend, the place is really busy. If you want a table, get there early, or expect to wait. Tables are usually filled with people who camp for hours. People stand around hawkish, waiting to jump on a table the moment it becomes available. They still have a pool table, now in the back, but I have to wonder, who goes to a coffee shop to play billiards? It feels like a hipster dormitory common area."

"At Diesel Cafe, amidst the hum of espresso machines and the clatter of old-school gas station relics, one finds the essence of a bygone era. The timeworn ephemera adorning the walls, reminiscent of a Hemingway novel, transport patrons to a simpler time. The staff, much like characters in a well-crafted tale, are kind and helpful, adding a touch of warmth to the nostalgic ambiance. Here, one can sip coffee and pen stories, surrounded by the echoes of a literary past"

"Nice place to hangout. Big space with lots of seating. Matcha latte was decent not like ogawa but good. I like that they don’t charge extra for milk substitute here Order at the screen and wait for your name"

"Plenty of room to breath! Nice vibe. Probably I choose the wrong coffee (Vietnam one). I’m sure rest would be far far better as I can see from the crowd demand. The best part is self service order tab at the front. At least I don’t want to tolerate someone who takes my name wrong in early morning. Will be back."