Tamper Cafe

I’ve been coming here for like 4 years, so this review is overdue. This place is amazing. -Their food is simple and delicious. Its strength comes from fresh ingredients and thoughtful thorough preparation. -I’m a breakfast junkie: My goto is the sausage egg scramble with the chocolate chip scone is the (IMO the best in greater Boston). Besides that, I’ve never been disappointed by anything. (Shout out to the patty melt) -The lattes (especially their mocha) are top tier. The baristas are beasts, and consistently produce amazing drinks. -The open minimalist interior is perfect for a chill meal. They do try to limit laptops at the booths on the weekend, which I prefer, otherwise there’d be no room to eat. -10/10 on value. You won’t get a better combination of value and quality in Boston. Given the quality of ingredients and service, ( and I mean this in the best possible way): It Feels like the owners operate at a loss to bring good food to their community. -The place is a labor of love, whoever runs this cafe does it because they love making good food for people. Tldr; Amazing food meticulously crafted from high quality ingredients. (See: lattes, scones, and sausage egg scramble). The people who run this place are invested in good food at affordable prices.

Bustling place. They have fresh scones and cookies, and lots of savory sandwiches and such to eat. They use MEM tea, and have a bone broth too! There is a restroom, which is great, and the bathroom was wide enough for assistive devices and easy for me to flush (some newer handles kick back at you and this one didn’t). Everyone was friendly, and there is ramp access which I super appreciate. There are places to sit but it was so busy that I took mine to go. Parking is right out front (just don’t park in the bus lane). The chocolate chip cookies were some of the best I’ve ever had.

I love tamper! Been going here since 2014 and it's always delicious. Recommend the egg sausage scramble. It can get busy, but seats clear quickly. Easy to find street parking further down Boston.

Went here for the first time. Price is decent given the location, and decent quality. Staffs are nice. Couldn't ask for more because this place is not a Michelin star coffee shop! Love the vibe. Will definitely come back

Honestly this is randomly some of the best cafe food in the Cambridge/Somerville/Medford area. Sausage egg scramble is just delicious and love the fresh-squeezed orange juice.

I spent several hours a day here for almost two years, before I moved. I miss it dearly. The food is good and hearty, and the espresso is rich and silky; Jason's taste in music is good, and the regulars are some of my favorite characters.

This cafe has consistently perfect hot lattes. Their oatmeal and egg and mash plates are also delicious. Best latte in the Boston area. Perfectly balanced, never burnt, always smooth. Atmosphere and service are great, too. My favorite spot so far, and I'm an avid cafe hopper. Photos are all of lattes from separate visits in the past few months.

Love this cafe! The pomegranate soda is amazing! I heard the pomegranate syrup is homemade in Italy and lugged back to the USA!! Going to have another one and more before the syrup is all gone