Simon's Coffee Shop

Simon's Coffee Shop

1736 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA

★★★★★4.5(441 Google reviews)

Crema's Take

Simon's is a cozy Cambridge spot that excels at quick coffee runs and leisurely breakfast sessions alike, with a particular gift for matcha drinks and blueberry scones that keep regulars coming back. The tiny, charming space has genuine college-town character and shines brightest when you catch it during off-peak hours to actually savor your coffee rather than rush out the door. Fair warning though: the coffee and pastries are solid, but service can be inconsistent, prices run high, and timing your visit matters—swing by early and you might have a great experience, arrive near closing and you'll wish you hadn't.

What to expect

Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit, quick-grab spot, good for meetings. Full breakfast, pastries, and light food on the menu.

PastriesFull breakfastMeetingsSlow sitLight foodQuick grabTraditional drinksMatcha & tea

Google Reviews

Cristina Stefan
★★★★★2 months ago

Disappointing, not what it used to be Can’t have a good coffee in a proper cup as they close in half an hour !!!!! If you enter in a coffee shop and you want to enjoy a good cup of coffee during normal working hours, you should be able to do it Not by employees who do not want…

Nathan T
★★★★6 months ago

The food is passable but extremely overpriced. The coffee is solid, but that's the only positive I can say. The manager is always hovering, and is incredibly rude if you ever interact with him. The employee turnover is very high, so my guess is he also does not treat his…

Charlotte Poulain
★★★★★7 months ago

Great experience there. Friendly staff, great deluxe breakfast sandwich, tasty coffee ☕️ We came here everyday for breakfast while visiting Cambridge !

Catherine Halsall
★★★★★a year ago

Delicious coffee and food. I usually order an iced matcha, which is always delicious, but the coffee is also always really good. The blueberry scones are to die for! But the best thing about this place has to be the service. The team at Simon's is welcoming and friendly, and…

Jea Kim
★★★★2 years ago

Local cafe with a charming small college town shop vibes. Over the past few months, I've stopped by a few times to grab a quick breakfast sandwich and a latte. The shop occupies a fairly small space with about ten tables inside and a couple more on the sidewalk. It's usually…

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